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Civic Center bids come in low

by Rick Lemyre Staff Writer

With a bid more than $16 million dollars less than what city officials had estimated, the apparent low bidder for the new Brentwood civic center project is Lathrop Construction of Benicia, whose bid of $28,486,000 was the lowest of 11 opened in the Council Chambers Tuesday afternoon.

The city’s engineers’ estimate was $44,760,962 for the project, which includes city hall, a community center, surface parking lot, arcade, re-vamped City Park, and the Civic Plaza and fountain.

“I am very pleased with the bids received earlier today,” Mayor Bob Taylor said in a statement following the opening.

“All of the bidders have been prequalified, so we know they have the experience and financial capacity to do the job. Before staff can make a recommendation to the City Council, however, they need to do a thorough analysis

of the bids to determine for certain who is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.”

Prior to going to bid earlier this summer, city officials had expressed the belief that lean times in the construction industry could mean significant savings.

Bids on similar projects around the state have come in as much as 25 to 30 percent below estimates, according to a report heard by the City Council just prior to the decision to go to bid.

While Lathrop’s bid – which came in at 36 percent below the estimate – must still be analyzed to make sure it meets all the conditions of the bidding process, even the high bidder’s price – $33,010,000 from Big D Pacific Builders of Pleasanton – came in at more than 26 percent below the city’s estimate.

City Manager Donna Landeros said Wednesday that the deadline for submitting bids was 2 p.m. Tuesday. At 1:49 p.m., she said, none had yet been received, although representatives of each of the 11 pre-qualified compa-

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THIS WEEK

Bragging rights A local bowling center is hoping its marathon event will be one for the record books.

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An artist’s rendering of the Civic Center Plaza and the new City Hall, bids for which came in between 26 and 36 percent less than expected. The bids will be scrutinized to ensure they are complete, and a contract awarded Oct. 13. nies were milling about City Hall.

The sudden, last-minute flurry of proposals then poured in, the final one being handed over the counter with just two seconds to spare before the deadline.

According to Landeros, “at

by Rick Lemyre Staff Writer

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Ally Jacobs of the UC Berkeley Police Department, right, along with fellow officer Lisa Campbell, talks to the media after their suspicions about Phillip Garrido led to his arrest in an 18-year-old kidnapping case. the revelation that Garrido had no daughters of record, resulting in his arrest and that of his wife, Nancy. The couple now faces 29 felony charges in connection to the Dugard’s kidnapping in 1991.

Another development in the increasingly strange tale was revealed this week by Oakley child-safety advocate Janice Gomes: Prior to being arrested, Garrido offered Gomes some

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least one” of the bidders (high bidder Big D Pacific Builders) was a non-union shop. Each of the lowest three bids, she said, were union shops. see Bids page 22A

Hero cop in Jaycee case from Brentwood Allison Jacobs, the UC Berkeley Police officer who, along with fellow officer Lisa Campbell cracked the 18-year-old Jaycee Dugard kidnapping case, is a resident of Brentwood and will soon be honored for her role in blowing open the bizarre East County case that has gripped the world.

Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor said Tuesday that city officials and police were helping protect Campbell’s privacy as the crush of global media descending on the area hunts for stories.

“The city will be doing something very special for her,” Taylor said, adding that the public is encouraged to turn out for the event at 7 p.m. next Tuesday, Sept. 8, before the regular City Council meeting. “She’s very excited that her city would do something. Let’s pack the place.”

Jacobs has been quoted in news reports as sensing “something about the girls that wasn’t right” about the two young children who accompanied Phillip Garrido to the Berkeley campus to make arrangements for an event he wanted to hold. Garrido introduced the 11and 15-year-old girls as his daughters.

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Through her National Community Empowerment Program, Gomes has been teaching local kids about avoiding “stranger danger” for more than two decades. For the last 15 years, she has been a printing customer of Garrido, whose delivery of one particular job about five years ago is now a chilling memory.

“He did some flyers for us, a fact list on how to keep kids safe from kidnappers,” Gomes said Tuesday. “He said, ‘You know, you’re missing something here. One thing parents do wrong is they let their kids walk to the bus stop alone. They shouldn’t.’”

Garrido allegedly snatched Dugard from a South Lake Tahoe street while she was waiting for the school bus.

Getting ideas from people she encounters isn’t unusual, Gomes said, adding that Garrido’s suggestion for the tip sheet was “a good idea. I didn’t know he was talking from firsthand experience.”

Gomes said she had visited Garrido’s house on business several times over the years, but she “never saw anyone” other than Garrido: “Nothing was ever out of place inside the home.” The furniture was old fashioned, she see Hero page 22A

The Q&A session with Heritage High’s athletic director reveals a man proud of his athletes’ victories – and grades.

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Researching the residue A college class is finding anthropology a down-and-dirty field of study.

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Local couple cooks up prize-worthy pork

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer Like most Americans, Chuck and Cindy Collondrez will fire up the grill this weekend in the spirit of Labor Day merriment – except they’ll be in contention to win $10,000 for their fine feast.

The Brentwood couple will load up their two Weber grills and head out to Lakeport to compete in the Smoke on the Water California Barbecue Championship, a cook off competition affiliated with the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS). It’s only the couple’s second cook-off competition, but after placing fifth overall at the West Coast Barbecue Championship in Fairfield three weeks ago, they’ve decided to put their skills to the test again.

Chuck and Cindy have always enjoyed cooking, but they never thought about competing until a month ago when a friend suggested the duo take their barbecue talents to the professional circuit.

“We didn’t know anything about barbecue competitions, but we thought we’d give it a try,” Chuck said. “The next competition was just a week away so I looked it up online and signed us up. It was completely impulsive. I had no idea what we were getting into.”

During KCBS competitions, teams must prepare chicken, ribs, pork roast and brisket. Teams are judged based on presentation, taste and texture, and competitors come

Chuck and Cindy Collondrez placed fifth overall at the West Coast Barbecue Championship in Fairfield last month. The Brentwood couple also took third prize in the pork roast competition.

Photo courtesy of Chuck and Cindy Collondrez

from all over the country to participate in these competitions. While Chuck and Cindy are novices, cooking on grills you can find at Home Depot, other teams haul in 20-ft grills that cost thousands of dollars.

“Some people go to the competitions for fun, but other people mean business,” Chuck said. “They come in with these huge grills – just like the ones you see on the Food Network. Everyone is really friendly, but no one is giving up their cooking secrets. No one will let you know what’s in their sauce. They

won’t even let you try their sauce because they don’t want you to be able to figure out that secret ingredient.”

Chuck and Cindy came prepared with their own specialty seasonings and sauces, but they didn’t realize how intense the competition would be.

Before official competition begins, competitors get to warm up their grills in the mystery meat competition where teams are given a piece of meat and have to cook it within a specified time limit. Unfortunately,

Chuck and Cindy’s team Bowling Over Pigs (a name derived from their love of bowling) didn’t solve the mystery to cooking the meat just right and came in last place out of 37 teams.

“That’s all we didn’t want to do was to finish dead last,” Cindy recalled. “We didn’t want to embarrass ourselves, but luckily it didn’t count toward the official score. It was a bonus competition, so we took it as a learning experience.”

Like any seasoned competitor, the couple shook off their misfortune and regrouped for the main event.

While most people think barbecuing is what they do in their backyards, Chuck said that’s merely grilling. Real barbecue takes hours of slow cooking, smoking the meat to perfection. This means firing up the grill around midnight and cooking through the wee hours of the morning to have the meat ready for presentation at noon.

Cindy and Chuck stayed up all night, monitoring their meat while talking with fellow pitmasters and watching movies on a laptop computer. The long hours paid off, though, when the judges announced Bowling Over Pigs placed third in the pork roast competition, which heavily contributed to the duo finishing fifth overall.

For now, Chuck and Cindy keep their trophies on the dining room table, walking by every now and then to relive the memory see Pork page 12A

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

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Continental rises from the ashes

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer Except for a few charred trees and a noticeably reduced inventory, there’s little evidence of the four-alarm blaze that cost Chris Rockenbaugh more than 80 percent of his auto dismantling business. But that’s all to the good for the owner of Brentwood’s Continental Pull-N-Save, who just 30 days after surviving arguably one of the largest fires in recent memory, has officially re-opened for business.

“Our inventory is still at a minimum, but repairs are being made to the fences and gravel is being put down, and we’re working through it,” said Rockenbaugh. “But I’ll tell you: I don’t wish this on anyone. To be completely wiped out business-wise is tough. But we’ll survive.”

The fire is believed to have started around 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 19 in some tall weeds west of Continental in the 6300 block of Brentwood Boulevard, and then jumped to Rockenbaugh’s 5-acre yard filled with disassembled autos. Gas tanks in the hollowed-out cars, 55-gallon drums and nearby tires might have contributed to a series of explosions that sent thick black smoke into the night sky. By the time the blaze was out, two mobile homes were destroyed and 50 residents evacuated.

“I’ve never had a fire like this,” said Rockenbaugh. “The wind was blowing and it was just devastating. The yard was totally full at the time. It (the fire) destroyed nearly

Photos by Ruth Roberts

Left, despite a spectacular fire that destroyed its inventory, Brentwood’s Continental Pull-N-Save has re-opened, albeit with a smaller inventory for now. Above, the storage yard at Brentwood’s Continental Pull-N-Save looked nothing like this after a July 19 fire destroyed hundreds of partly dismantled cars. Continental is already back in business, however, and will soon be adding inventory. everything.”

Rockenbaugh maintains that there’s no question that the fire started behind his property, and that any fines meted out will not include his business.

“We were not fined for anything and we won’t be,” said Rockenbaugh. “There is no dispute about where it (the fire) started, and everyone at the city (Brentwood) has been very supportive.”

Louis Kidwell, chief building official for the City of Brentwood, said Rockenbaugh has met all of the city’s requirements for re-

opening, including past requests for cleanup and disposal of items on the property.

“He’s (Rockenbaugh) complied with everything we asked of him and so he’s ready to go,” said Kidwell. “We’d been asking him to make some changes on his property for eight or nine months and he’d begun to make some prior to the fire, but now he’s been able to make them all and things out there look great.”

Trying to put the incident behind him, Rockenbaugh has been busy restocking his auto yard and preparing for a grand re-open-

ing celebration in a few weeks.

“People have been coming in asking me when we are opening and I tell them right now,” said Rockenbaugh. “In another three or four weeks we’ll be fully graveled and fully stocked and then we’ll have an official re-opening. But we’re open now; people are welcome to come and see that we’re still here.

We’re survivors.”

Continental Pull-N-Save is located at 6240 Brentwood Blvd. and open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 925-240-5906.

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COMMUNITY

TALK ABOUT TOWN he opening of the bids for Brentwood’s new civic center might have been good news to city officials, seeing as how the bids came in far below – as much as 36 percent below – what was expected. But that’s not the only reason for fi scal feelin’ good. Last month, Standard and Poor’s issued Brentwood an AA Rating for it’s economic health. The second-fromthe-highest rating, rare for a city Brentwood’s size, means the interest rates of the bonds the city will issue to build the civic center will be low, saving the city millions of dollars over their lifetimes.

• • • f you’ve ever been pulled over by your friendly neighborhood peace offi cer for an apparently trivial infraction such as a broken tail light, keep in mind: the officer’s attention to minutiae can lead to fascinating discoveries. On O’Hara Avenue at Central Boulevard in Brentwood recently, an offi cer thought a certain vehicle’s registration tabs looked a little funny. So the officer stopped the driver and discovered that … well, take a wild guess: A. The registration tabs were false.

B. The driver was DUI. C. The driver was under the influence of a central nervous system

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D. The driver was in possession of a concealed firearm.

E. All of the above.

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Minor infraction – the gift that keeps on giving.

• • • ntioch Animal Shelter’s Volunteers 4 Volunteers Pet Event fundraiser last weekend turned out to be a great success, as more than 30 animals found homes with loving families. The event, aimed at raising awareness for the shelter and its programs, also raised nearly $800.

• • • n case you haven’t heard, District 10 congressional candidates John Garamendi (D) and David Harmer (R) will most likely face each other in the run-off election Nov. 3. The open congressional seat became available in June when Representative Ellen Tauscher (D) was confirmed as U.S. State Department Undersecretary for Arms Control and International Security. Thus ends one of the most crowded elections – 14 candidates – in recent memory.

Those of us at the Press are even more excited about the fact that, at least for now, the barrage of press releases from the wannabe senators

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• • • hile most stores are beginning to assemble their Halloween displays, the decorations at Bailey Rentals & Hardware in Brentwood are a bit behind the times. While the patriotic decorations (the ones left over from the Fourth of July) on display in the side yard along Central Boulevard are fi tting – as next week marks the eighth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 – the rabbit in the race car is out of place.

The lone Easter decoration has been there since March and shows no sign of speeding off, taking the longest pit stop in the history of bunny motor sport competition.

• • • n case you were wondering: the Brentwood Parks and Recreation offices haven’t left town, they’ve just left the building. The building next to City Hall, to be precise.

They’ve moved on over to the Tech Center, 101 Sand Creek Road, next to the Los Medanos College Brentwood Center. The old offices will be torn down to make room for the new civic center, but they’re still eager to serve, and they’re at the same phone number, too: 925516-5444.

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The Diablo Shores Pro Am Tournament drew thousands of spectators and participants to last year’s event in Brentwood. This season’s competition kicks off Sept. 11 and runs through the Sept. 13.

Elite skiers come to Diablo Shores

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer For the past eight years, Greg Badal has been quietly organizing one of the nation’s largest pro water skiing events right here in Brentwood, and this year’s forum is shaping up to be more of the same.

“We had about 5,000 people come out last year and we’re expecting even more this time,” said Badal, who directs the project with his wife, Debbie. “Every year it’s gotten bigger and better.”

The Diablo Shores Pro Am Tournament, sponsored by Dublin Toyota and Dublin VW, will splash into Brentwood’s Diablo Shores Lake the weekend of Sept. 11-13, featuring top-notch competition from some of the world’s best water skiers – including world record holder Karina Knowlen – and more than $70,000 in cash and prizes. Proceeds raised from the event benefit the Brentwood Police Activities (PAL) program.

The tournament is free to the public, and offers a unique opportunity for rec-

reational skiers to mix and mingle with professionals in a low-key, relaxed setting; something most venues don’t offer.

“What is unique about this is that it’s a pro am event with families and professionals in the same venue,” said Badal. “We attract beginners all the way to the professionals. It’s a nice weekend.”

New this year to the tournament will be a legends division, showcasing such world-class skiers as Andy Mapple, Carl Roberge, Bob and Kris La Point and Lucky Lowe. New to the event is a live Web cast throughout the weekend.

For Badal, the event is all about good will, sporting competition and championship exhibitions. “We’re just trying to promote the sport and do it in a very family-friendly, no-alcohol venue,” said Badal.

“We invite everyone to come on out, bring your lounge chair and a blanket and enjoy the weekend. It’s a lot of fun.”

For more information, visit www. diabloshores.com or call 925-997-9914.

When I meet with distressed homeowners who are facing imminent foreclosure, sometimes they ask if the bank will agree to rent back to them after the foreclosure. They reason that they are already there, they like the home, the kids are in school in the neighborhood, and they’d be willing to pay market rent. I have been politely pointing out to them that banks are not in the business of being property managers, and in many cases, it is a violation of their federal banking charter for them to hold properties as rentals.

Well, guess there is egg on my face now, because some banks are doing exactly that!

This is not exactly widespread, but I have heard of lenders who are offering to rent to the ex-homeowner at market rent. This is most common if the loan is held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, two of the largest holders of mortgage loans in the United States.

Seems like some lenders have figured out that if they were to actually dump all their bank-owned properties on the market at once, it would basically crater our real estate values

for a few years. So they are issuing foreclosure moratoriums like crazy, and then extending them. But that is putting serious negative pressure on their bottom lines since they are receiving no income at all during this period.

Converting it to a rental will at least get them some income coming in the door.

Most of the leases that I have seen from lenders are on a month-to-month basis, and they do reserve the right to offer the property for sale. So if the lender does decide to sell the property at some point in the future, they can. The prior homeowner at least gets some breathing room without having to face foreclosure AND moving out at the same time.

And the neighborhood benefits from not having another vacant property with a dead lawn.

You’ll have to check with your own lender for their policies in this regard.

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Homefront gets help Members of the organization Operation Homefront, along with the families of military servicemen, are holding the fourth annual September 11 Freedom Walk next Friday at the Somersville Towne Center Mall. The walk is a tradition aimed at reflecting on and remembering the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

In charge of the event is Josie Monaghan, a military mom who devotes her time and energy to motivating and encouraging the

community to support military servicemen and the families they leave behind. Those interesting in taking part of the event may register at the main entrance parking lot at 5:30 p.m. Opening ceremonies begin at 6 p.m.

Operation Homefront is asking for taxdeductible donations to go toward helping our servicemen. Visit www.antiochmilitary.com or e-mail Josie Monaghan at josiemonaghan@ aol.com.

Keglers roll for the record On Saturday, Sept. 5, Brentwood’s Harvest Park Bowl will join more than 3,200 bowling centers across the nation in celebrating National Bowling Week. Harvest Park invites the community to be part of history and take part in an effort to set a new world record for the most games bowled in a single day. The event features raffles, games, music and fun. All participants will receive a commemorative certificate.

“We are proud to celebrate a great year for bowling and to thank all of the

people who have supported our center,” said Harvest Park Bowl Manager Sherry MacKenzie. “We invite bowlers of all levels and ages to stop by and join in the festivities.”

Harvest Park Bowl is offering a special price of $1 per game and $1 for shoe rentals 1 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 5. Snack bar specials will also be available.

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EDUCATION

Teachers’ wish lists now online In response to a Brentwood teacher’s idea to let the public know what supplies are needed in the classroom, the Press has launched a new Teacher’s Wish List section of its Web site, thepress.net.

“We have approximately $100 for the classroom (for supplies) for the entire year,” said Katie Bartling, a fifth-grade teacher at Krey Elementary. “That’s not very much, and as you can imagine, it’s all consumable and disposable stuff, so once it’s gone, it’s gone.”

Now, those who would like to help ease the school-supplies crunch have an easy way to do it. By clicking on the News menu on the home page, readers can access the Teacher’s Wish List link. Scroll to the bottom of the page and you’ll see all local school districts listed. Click on your district to see a list of the teachers who’ve submitted requests.

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In order to get their list included or updated, East County teachers should e-mail their list to the Press at rroberts@ brentwoodpress.com.

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Another interesting and lesser-known relationship is the jaw (frequently referred to as the TMJ) and its association with neck function, especially the upper cervical vertebrae, as well as headaches. The muscles that move the jaw/TMJ are largely innervated by the 5th cranial nerve, also called the trigeminal nerve. Several studies have found that when stimulating structures innervated by the trigeminal nerve, neck and/or jaw pain was created.

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EDUCATION

LMC students digging anthropology

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

Most classes at Los Medanos College’s Brentwood Center take place indoors, but if you’re taking general anthropology with Liana Padilla-Wilson, you’d better be wearing good shoes.

While most students are taking notes and listening to lectures, Padilla-Wilson’s students are canvassing Marsh Creek, which flows behind the facility, conducting an archeological dig. They’re searching for evidence to help identify the type of people who live and have lived in the area. No item is too small. Everything has significance.

“The students are finding all kinds of things, from toys to shells,” Padilla-Wilson said. “There is no such thing as trash during these digs. Everything plays a part in telling the story of what life is like in this area. Even the food wrapper from McDonald’s helps give us clues about the people in the area. Wrappers illustrate the diet of the inhabitants, while toys help define what play means to this group of people.”

So although it might not take a genius to understand why there are empty soda bottles and snack wrappers near a college campus, 50 years from now these items would be significant indicators of life at the site.

That’s what Padilla-Wilson is trying to show her students. Rather than keeping her students cooped up, she’s letting

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Los Medanos College professor Liana Padilla-Wilson offers guidance as student Kyle Kekic, left, searches for artifacts during an archaeological dig along Marsh Creek, which is located behind LMC’s Brentwood campus. The dig is part of Padilla-Wilson’s general anthropology course. them explore the field of anthropology with hands-on experience. The students learned the principles of an archeological dig during the first week of class, and then Padilla-Wilson took her class to the creek to see what they could find.

Using paintbrushes and garden spades, the students dig around, hoping to uncover objects that might shed light on the culture that lives in the area. They’re

essentially studying themselves, but that doesn’t detract from the fun.

“The students have had such an enthusiastic response to this program,” PadillaWilson said. “They get really excited about coming out here and digging around in the dirt hoping to find some type of treasure.

They get really competitive about it, too.

They compete to see who can find the most unique thing. We find a lot of rocks and

plants, dead bugs, but they’re also finding tennis balls and pieces of cloth. It’s up to them to figure out what all these things say about the people who live here.”

Students bag and tag each item they decide to keep as part of their investigation. Padilla-Wilson’s class will go out to collect artifacts several times during the semester, and ultimately write term papers about their investigations and announce their findings.

The community is also getting involved in the ongoing exercise. PadillaWilson said people who walk the Marsh Creek Trail stop to observe her class at work and sometimes even pitch in. Last week, Padilla-Wilson said a passerby was out bird watching and took a few minutes to help students identify species of birds based on its feathers.

“It’s so exciting when people stop by and ask questions,” Padilla-Wilson said.

“The students really like interacting with the people who pass by in the mornings.

They like sharing what they’re finding.”

Padilla-Wilson is conducting a similar exercise at the Pittsburg campus, where students conduct their field work near the lake behind the main campus.

Sophomore Arryn Crow of Antioch dug up leaves and feathers. She also found a Lego, a jump rope and a mouth guard.

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Anthropology Professor Liana PadillaWilson, right, and LMC student Kyle Kekic examine an item of interest during a recent dig near the school’s Brentwood campus. know what it is, but you want to know how it got there and why people used it. You want to know who used it. It’s like solving a mystery.”

Padilla-Wilson said based on the reaction of her students these first weeks of class, she’ll bring the archeological dig exercise back next semester. She also hopes the increase in student enrollment in her classes results in more class offerings for the anthropology department, as the college currently only offers three types of anthropology courses.

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but it says a lot about the area,” Crow said.

“There are a lot of athletes here, so maybe someone was jogging around the lake and this fell out of their bag. Who knows?

“There are a lot of kids who walk around the lake with their parents, so that explains the toys we’re finding. And the feathers are from all the ducks and geese that live at the lake. It all comes together like a puzzle.”

Like her students, Padilla-Wilson began her college education at LMC. She took anthropology as part of the general education curriculum and fell in love with it. She spent years in the field, but returned to LMC five years ago as a part-time instructor.

Now a full-time faculty member, Padilla-Wilson is trying to inspire her students, introducing the archeological dig component to the class this semester to help students get a better understanding of what anthropology is all about.

Crow plans to transfer St. Mary’s College to complete her degree in anthropology just like Padilla-Wilson. Another one of Padilla-Wilson’s students, Noah Hirsch, a sophomore from Antioch, said he took one of her anthropology classes last spring and enjoyed the class so much that changed his major to pursue the social science.

“I was pre-med, but then I took the class, and I really liked this side of science,” Hirsch said. “Anthropology isn’t about finding out what things are made of. It’s more abstract. Like when you find something during a dig, you don’t want to just

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Chuck and Cindy will take their prize-winning pork roast to the Smoke on the Water California Barbecue Championship this weekend.

By Barbara A. Frantz

DON’T DIE BEFORE YOU READ THIS….

Once my clients have accumulated wealth, they usually want to protect what they have worked so hard for. Every marketer also knows that they have accumulated that wealth, and they are bombarded by phone calls, free dinners, seminars, and letters with promises that “this is the solution.” My clients often ask me if they really need a living trust and will it protect their assets? They want to know if the do it yourself kits for $799 really do protect them, or if they need to spring for the $2500 to $3000 average for a living trust written by an attorney. And then some are told that their living trusts will cost $25,000 plus, and that makes no sense to them whatsoever.

So what is a living trust and what is its purpose? Originally, living trusts were created to avoid probate. So what is probate? Probate is the legal procedure before a court to finally and once and for all settle an estate. So what is an estate? It is the “stuff ” that someone has accumulated during their life time. It includes bank accounts, real estate, investments, personal items, debts, promises, anything that is associated with a person at the time of their death.

First I tell them that a living trust cannot by itself protect their assets from attack. While it is a deterrent, it is not a substitute for good insurance and possibly a corporation or LLC. If the claim is large enough, a good litigation attorney

will be highly motivated to force payment from the trust.

Second, I tell them that the most common error people make is to form the trust, but not “fund” it completely.

That is, if you don’t put your home title in the name of the trust, that asset is still “hanging out there in the wind.” I also recently had a case in which everything was in the trust except for one bank account. The estate had to probate that one account.

So what’s so bad about probate?

First of all, as in the case above, an attorney gets a minimum of 2% (it’s a sliding scale based on the value probated) of the estate being probated whether they have a lot or as little as completing a few forms. It adds up quickly. The process can take several years to complete and in the meantime, the assets in the probate are frozen.

In the next article…what do you really need to be protected, an estate plan, a living trust package, or just a will?

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Pork from page 3A of that afternoon just a few weeks ago.

“We were shocked,” Cindy said. “We just wanted to go and have a good time and enjoy the experience. We didn’t want to be last again, but when they called our name, we were floored. I still can’t believe it.”

Chuck said he didn’t even grasp that they’d placed so well until he realized Cindy’s cheering was for their own victory.

“I heard them call our name, but it didn’t sink in,” Chuck recalled. “The guy next to me nudged me and then I looked over at Cindy and she’s just screaming. It was unbelievable.

We didn’t win the grand prize, but for this being our first competition, it was just as good as coming in first.”

After getting a taste of the competition, Chuck and Cindy are hooked on cook-off contests, and following this weekend’s competition in Lakeport, the couple will prepare for competition in Clovis later this month.

Chuck said he’s already looking at the competition calendar for next year, and if things at his business, Chuck’s Electric, aren’t too busy, he’d like to travel to competitions in Las Vegas and Talledega, Ala. And as they gain confidence in their cooking abilities, they might even consider catering on the side.

“This is a great hobby,” Chuck said. “I don’t think we’ll go pro – maybe if we win some big competitions, we’ll think about it.

But for now, we’re just having fun.”

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by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer Residents, local officials and county law enforcement gathered last week to celebrate the grand opening of the Discovery Bay Sheriff’s annex.

Sheriff Warren Rupf welcomed the public to the new offices, located next to Aladino’s Pizza on Discovery Bay Boulevard, and thanked residents for their ongoing support and commitment to community safety.

“The evidence is that this town, at least on this issue, has come together in all ways,” said Rupf. “Thank you to each and every member of the community for their hard work. This facility represents all that is good with Discovery Bay.” Rupf also welcomed Supervisor Mary Piepho, and thanked her and the entire Board of Supervisors for their role in getting the office opened.

“It’s an honor to be here to help dedicate this facility,” she said, offering praise for the Sheriff and the “dedicated partners” in the community that helped bring it about.

Rupf also thanked the Hofmann Company for its donation of the office space, as well as Resident Saves volunteers Gary and Edie Rubin and Elizabeth Munoz.

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Supervisor Mary Piepho, left, and Sheriff Warren Rupf officially welcomed the public to the new Discovery Bay Sheriff’s annex during last week’s grand opening celebration.

Rupf commended community members Terri Everheart, Greg and Nancy Knoksen and Diane Stevens for their donations of office furniture, appliances and a child safety identification system, respectively. The child safety system was christened during the event and dozens of IDs were created.

The printer and CD discs for the safety system were provided by Sasville Properties

– a donation owner Chris Sasville was only too happy to supply. “We’re happy to help,” he said. “We welcome them (deputies) here with open arms. We have a great community and we’re glad to see them here.”

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By Trevor Frey

School is in Session Did you know that fear and greed are the two most compelling and determining emotions of the human species? And, for the most part, when logic doesn’t compel, fear is the motivating factor? To quote Warren Buffet, considered by many the best investor of the 20th Century, “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy only when others are fearful.” With that said, many people are fearful of the future, which makes now the perfect time for first time buyers to do their homework and research home ownership in our local real estate market.

Brentwood’s population has more than doubled in the last eight years (2000-2008) increasing 117%, per the California Department of Finance’s report of Population Estimates prepared by Daniel Sheya. The next city in Contra Costa County to come close to such a growth spurt, in Mr. Sheya’s report has been San Ramon with an increase of 32% respectively – a stunning 85% difference. That being said as of August 8, 2009 eager buyers had been waiting in line, camping out eight days to solidify a purchase of a certain developments latest phase in San Ramon.

No one is exactly sure where the bottom is real estate wise, but with people camping out eight days, logically we have to assume we’re pretty close. Again, using very sound logic, even if home prices continued to drop five or so percent, that’s very close to your standard real estate commission (with commissions be-

ing six percent) and shouldn’t be a determining factor in the least for anyone jumping into the market.

However, one factor that should receive a huge chunk of a potential buyer’s report card…especially with the Brentwood Union, Liberty Union, Antioch and Oakley Unified officially back in full swing...are the local schools. Whether you are a first time buyer or an investor, local school performance is very important, for in the long run either your children’s education and/or your re-sale value, are going to be directly affected by a district’s performance. To put it in perspective, last year Brentwood’s new (2005) high school, Heritage High School, earned an Academic Performance Index (API) growth of 33 compared to the state’s target for the school of 5.

Combine that with Heritage’s score of 7 on the API Statewide Rank of one-hundred similar schools across the state versus the average score of 3 (ranked by parent education, poverty, student mobility, and student ethnicity), and you have an A+ for schools.

Put that A+ for schools with an already historically impressive interest rate market and amazingly low prices per square foot and you have to ask yourself, how many more statistics before logic overcomes my fear!

If you have any real estate lending related questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to write me at tfreymortgages@yahoo.com, or call directly at 925-726-1444.

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City Park swan song corching temperatures might have held attendance down on Saturday, but a crowd of thousands shrugged off the heat on Sunday and filled City Park to enjoy the annual Art, Wine and Jazz Festival. On Sunday afternoon, a hundred or so guests created a giant wine glass on the lawn, seen here, as a helicopter flew over the park to take this shot of the last major event scheduled for the park before its renovation and enlargement get under way. For more photos from the event, visit our Web site, thepress.net, and go to the Multimedia page. You’ll find a video on the site, too, in case you missed the celebration.

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two new resident deputies, Byran Michaud and Mark Spaulding, as well as Crime Prevention Specialist Tony Fontenot, “The only guy without a gun, but that doesn’t make him not important,” quipped Rupf.

According to Lt. Mike Burton, the man in charge of the Sheriff’s Office presence in the area called Delta Station, which includes Discovery Bay, “I think this was a nice turnout and I’m thrilled that Discovery Bay has a place they can be proud of.”

The grand opening was co-sponsored by the Sheriff’s Office, Supervisor Piepho, the Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce and the Discovery Bay Community Services District (CSD).

“On behalf of the business community, I would like to thank you (Sheriff’s deputies) for all the efforts they do to take out the bad guys and make it our community better,” said Chamber President Chris Steele.

CSD President Ray Tetreault agreed.

“It’s a great celebration and a good turnout,” he said. “This is certainly a positive event.”

The resident deputies, crime prevention specialist and additional patrol car were paid for with P6 zone funds – more than $500,000 per year earmarked for enhanced police services and collected from residents living the specialized P6 tax areas.

“This is a wonderful thing,” said Piepho during the event. “I’m glad to see the town finally getting the services they deserve.”

Food and beverages were provided by the Sheriff’s Posse, Aladino’s Pizza, the Boardwalk Grill, Discovery Bay Steak House and Safeway.

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The time to speak up is fleeting Those who doubt that changes to the Delta are coming need only look as far as Sacramento, where there are currently five pieces of legislation – known as the Delta Bill Package – on the Senate floor. This bundle is believed by many to be the first step toward securing Gov. Schwarzenegger’s hoped-for legacy of a peripheral canal, which would forever change the fragile Delta ecosystem.

But just because the plan DITORIAL has already built up a head of steam doesn’t mean the game is over. If Delta residents don’t make more noise very soon, however, it will be.

Schwarzenegger is on the record as saying he supports a canal as a way to restore the Delta’s strained resources, and has enacted plans to construct the $3 million to $3 billion (depending upon which agency you ask) project under the Endangered Species Act. Northern Californians have come late to the governor’s party, but southern Californians have been there all along and are organized, focused and driven. For months now, supporters have been steadily campaigning for the Bay Delta Conservation Plan, a proposal that according to the Department of Water Resources Web site, “is to provide for the conservation of at-risk-species in the Delta and improve its reliability as the hub of the state’s water supply system.”

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Fish Protection Project – which is part of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan – will begin along Connection Slough and Old River near Discovery Bay. The PR blast is that the automatic gate project is a rerouting trick to protect the spawning Delta smelt from committing suicide as they swim into the water pumps on Old and Middle rivers in Byron.

According to the entities involved – the State Department of Water Resources, the Federal Bureau of Reclamation and the Southern California Metropolitan Water District – this automatic gate system will save the smelt. Proponents also claim the gates will help preserve the struggling Delta ecosystem and sustain the 1,000 miles of waterways for generations to come.

Boaters in East County are naturally concerned that the emergence of the fish gates will tax their ability to motor in and around the Delta, but there are many who contend the real issue is not about restricted recreation, but rather restricted water flow, and if Northern Californians don’t start speaking up – and soon – they will have little recourse.

The good news, however, is that there has been some movement in East County to stop –or at least plug a hole in – the looming canal, including the recent Million Boat Float protest to Sacramento. Organizations such as the Contra Costa Water Agency are also fostering awareness by speaking before small groups and organizations.

And, if you believe the pollsters, opponents are making some progress. A recently released survey

LETTERS Inside look at teacher’s life Editor: I was in line at the grocery store today and I couldn’t help overhear a conversation between the two women behind me in line.

They were apparently very unhappy with one of their children’s teachers, and were saying some pretty unkind things about her.

I’m a teacher, and I listened, but I didn’t say a word. I’d like to say a few now, though. What is a teacher anyway? Most people think we are those lucky people who get all that time off, and work that really short day, and get to have tons of fun working with children all day long. They

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are partly correct, but I’d like to share a few teacher facts with you.

First, we do consider ourselves lucky that we get to work with your kids for a living. It’s what we do, and it’s what we love or we wouldn’t show up every day with a smile on our face and a hug for your child. But we are more than that. We patch them up when they get that skinned knee or those blisters on the bars.

We spend huge parts of our day fixing the wounds that hurt far more, the ones inflicted with words. We hug them when they cry because something happened at home that they just don’t know how to process.

We don’t, either, but we care so much that when they hurt, we hurt too. When they are hungry, because they had no breakfast, we make sure we have food in our room for them to eat.

We skip our breaks and work with kids in our room who are struggling academically or emotionally. We skip our lunch breaks to eat with our students who need that time with us for a hundred different reasons. We do instructional intervention after school to try to boost those children who need our help academically. We do it because we care.

Our paid day ends at 3:30 p.m., but if just once, you drive by your child’s school at 5 p.m. you’ll see that most of us are still here, working hard, without pay. We come in on weekends to catch up on correcting the mountains of papers that must be

conducted by EMC Research on behalf of Restore the Delta, states that more than half of the 800 registered California voters contacted by telephone were opposed to a canal after being given “some additional information, including some basic facts about the canal and the Delta,” the report read.

But the truth is that the governor doesn’t need the public’s blessing to build the canal; only the votes of his handpicked blue ribbon committee. Conversely, it is also true that there is little likelihood that one of the components of the canal – the 2-gate project – can be stopped.

Still, there are ways to make a difference.

Environmental public hearings will be held, and those are powerful places for people to stand up and lend their voices to the process. Public outcry might not stop the ERIs from going through, but they can be shaped into a better compromise, or at the very least, a less-horrible outcome.

There are also multiple lawsuits already underway on behalf of farmers and local water districts and it’s probable that additional suits will follow.

Delta dwellers might not be able to change what is already in motion, but that shouldn’t stop them from being counted – and soon.

For more information on the canal and 2-gates project, go to www.restorethedelta.com. or www.calsport. org, where you can also click on a link to post comments to local legislators.

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scored and entered into the computer grade book. We run copies for the next week, plan, and organize.

It’s time away from our own families, but we have to do it in order to be ready for the next week. Our families are not happy about it, but eventually, they give up arguing and realize it just comes with the job. We do it because we care. We stay late to conference with you, because you can’t, for whatever reason, take time off to come in on our time. We come back voluntarily for evening activities and performances.

We are the ones you see at the soccer fields, baseball games and dance classes with the huge bag of papers that we are correcting madly while trying to be there for our own kids too.

We take work with us on vacations and spend thousands of dollars a year out of our own pockets to buy the things we need to make your child’s experience the best that we possibly can. And, for all of this, we do not get compensated financially.

Remember, our paid workday ended at 3:30. There is no such thing as overtime in teaching! We don’t think twice about any of it, though, because we do it because we care.

As for all that time off, I don’t think most people know that we are paid for the 180 days your child is in school plus four teacher workdays per year. Our nine-month check is then chopped into 12 smaller ones so that we have income when school is not

in session. So you see, we are not paid for the time we do not work. That is probably the biggest misconception out there!

I guess all I’m asking is that the next time you are about to do some teacher bashing in a public place where anyone can hear you, please try to remember that we work very hard for your children. We do the best that we possibly can, often without pay, but we do it because we care.

Marie Wirth Bethel Island

With sincere gratitude Editor: The entire Gursky family would like to express our gratitude to the community for the outpouring of support and comfort we have received to help us through our loss. Roy loved and respected his community, and it is so clear that the community returned this by the response our family has received. With sincere gratitude, Lynn Nathan and Adele, Stephen and Sarah Barry and Kathy Michael and Belinda and all the little Gurskys!

Lynn Gursky Brentwood

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BRENTWOOD Aug. 24, 7:59 a.m. An unidentified person stole a vehicle from the driveway of a residence on Lynn Drive.

Aug. 24, 1 p.m. A driver stated that while stopped at the intersection of Balfour Road and the Highway 4 Bypass, a driver from a pickup truck stopped beside him, got out and kicked the right rear tail light lens of his vehicle, breaking it. The victim believed the act was due to him not allowing the other driver to merge into the lane.

Aug. 24, 6:33 p.m. A resident of St. Andrews Drive requested documentation regarding his estranged wife removing property from their house.

Aug. 24, 9:24 p.m. A subject contacted on the report of a disturbance on Orchard Drive was found to be intoxicated. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Aug. 25, 1:46 a.m. On Shady Willow Lane, a subject was reported to be in violation of a restraining order.

Aug. 25, 2:30 a.m. An unidentified person left obscene messages on the voicemail of a resident of Anjou Parkway.

Aug. 25, 3:15 a.m. A subject prowling around a residence on Pippo Avenue, in an attempt to contact the resident, threw a rock through the front window. He was tracked down at his residence, arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Aug. 25, 8:24 a.m. On Woodfield Lane at Nancy Street, an unidentified person pointed a handgun at another person and demanded certain items. The victim managed to flee the scene.

Aug. 25, 8:41 a.m. On Lone Tree Way at Empire Avenue, a subject stopped for a mechanical violation was found to be unlicensed. The vehicle was stored.

Aug. 25, 12:07 p.m. An unidentified subject attempted to gain personal information from a resident of Prato Street. When the victim asked to speak with a supervisor, the subject threatened to shoot at her house.

Aug. 25, 12:31 p.m. A resident of Sycamore Court received annoying phone calls from an unknown person in Jamaica.

Aug. 25, 1:12 p.m. On Lone Tree Way at Smith Road, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be driving on a suspended license. He was cited and his vehicle was towed.

Aug. 25, 5:34 p.m. Two subjects entered a business on Lone Tree Way and placed a bottle of alcohol into a large purse. A customer confronted the subjects and they walked out of the store with the purse. When they saw the customer writing down the license plate number of their vehicle, they handed him the purse, which contained the stolen alcohol – along with one of the subjects’ ID. They fled in the vehicle.

Aug. 25, 8:26 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Second Street, a subject contacted during a traffic stop attempted to run from the police officer. He was arrested and released to his parents on a juvenile affidavit.

Aug. 25, 10:28 p.m. An unidentified person broke into a residence on Thornhill Lane and stole a laptop computer and jewelry.

To view the Brentwood Police Department’s public logs on the city’s Web site, visit www.ci.brentwood.ca.us/department/ pd/reports/index.cfm.

ANTIOCH Aug. 25, 2:55 p.m. Officers of the Antioch Police Department responded to the report of a stabbing at Live Oak High School on F Street. Faculty at the school stated that the victim was a student and that the incident had occurred after school hours. The victim, a 16-year-old male, was taken immediately by paramedics to John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek and is expected to live. The victim and suspect are members of rival gangs. The suspect was identified as 17-year-old Claudio Vasquez of Antioch.

On Aug. 26, investigators served a search warrant at Vasquez’s home, but he was not located. A warrant was issued for his arrest.

On Aug. 27, Vasquez turned himself in to the Antioch Police Department.

Aug. 25, 10:20 p.m. Officers on foot in the area of Rossi Avenue heard the revving noise of an engine and found a male subject sitting on a motorcycle in a yard of a house, revving the engine repeatedly. As the officers approached, the subject – 20-yearold Antioch resident Robert Kelly – tried to drive away, riding unsteadily on the side-

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A resident of Sycamore Court received annoying phone calls from an unknown person in Jamaica.

Aug. 25, 12:31 p.m., Brentwood walk. Officers called to Kelly to stop so they could address the municipal code (loud engine noise) and vehicle code (driving on a sidewalk) violations, but Kelly tried to drive past them. As Kelly passed slowly by, one officer grabbed Kelly’s shirt to stop him and he fell off the motorcycle, but was not injured. Further investigation indicated that the motorcycle had been reported stolen out of Pittsburg. Kelly was also found to possess a small amount of methamphetamine.

He was booked at County Jail on auto theft and drug charges.

Aug. 29, 11:46 p.m. Officers responded to the report of three subjects armed with handguns and a man armed with a shotgun at 500 W. Fifth St. The subjects fled the scene in a white sedan, which officers located and followed to the foot of G Street, where it turned into a dead-end parking lot.

When officers activated their emergency lights and ordered the occupants out of the car, the driver drove the car directly at one of the officers. The officer jumped out of the way and fired on the car. The car struck the officer’s patrol car, exited the parking lot and crashed into a barrier on G Street.

The three occupants fled the scene on foot.

After an extensive search, a suspect believed to be a passenger was found running from the area and was arrested. The driver apparently was injured but at the time it was not known if it was from gunshots or the accident. Police searched the area for approximately two hours with K-9s and the Contra Costa County helicopter. Officers eventually located a subject, believed to be the driver, hiding in blackberry bushes near the railroad tracks near I Street. The subject had sustained at least one gunshot wound.

He was taken to a hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. The third subject was not located.

For information on law enforcement in Antioch, visit www.ci.antioch.ca.us/ citygov/police.

OAKLEY Aug. 24 – A subject was found in possession of drug paraphernalia on East Cypress Road at Main Street.

Aug. 24 – Two arrest warrants were issued on Live Oak Avenue at Placer Drive and on the 2000 block of Rubens Way.

Aug. 24 – A report of driving under the influence was made on East Cypress Road at Main Street.

Aug. 24 – A building on the 300 block of Lakespring Place was vandalized.

Aug. 25 – Vehicles were stolen on the 100 block of Calla Court, the 1700 block of Teresa Lane, and on Brownstone Road at Main Street.

Aug. 25 – A vehicle accident caused property damage on the 1000 block of Neroly Road.

Aug. 25 – A vehicle was burglarized on the 600 block of Heathrow Drive.

Aug. 26 – Subjects were charged with driving under the influence on Empire Avenue at Meeks Lane, on Main Street at Vintage Parkway, and on Frank Hengel Way at Ibis Drive.

Aug. 26 – An animal was found poisoned on the 400 block of Clearwood Drive.

Aug. 26 – A subject was charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds on the 1100 block of O’Hara Avenue.

Aug. 27 – A resident of the 200 block of Merlot Lane was hospitalized.

Aug. 27 – An incident of driving under the influence was reported on Main Street at Oakley Road.

Aug. 27 – On the 500 block of Fourth Street, a subject was the victim of battery.

Aug. 28 – A vehicle accident resulted in minor injuries on the 100 block of Douglas Road.

Aug. 28 – A boat was burglarized on the 2100 block of El Lago Drive.

Aug. 29 – A subject was found in possession of marijuana for sale on the 2000 block of Main Street.

Aug. 29 – A subject was found in possession of dangerous drugs on the 1500 block of Port Way. Aug. 29 – Subjects were charged with being under the influence of drugs on Alder Drive at West Cypress Road and on the 400 block of Bristol Court.

Aug. 29 – Grand theft took place on the 1800 block of Concannon Road.

Aug. 30 – An armed subject opened fire in an occupied dwelling on the 1600 block of Pecan Lane.

Aug. 30 – A burglary was reported on the 3700 block of Frank Hengel Way.

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Letters from page 17A the Canadian health care system. When the program was proposed there were cries of socialism, fears that all the doctors would leave the country, etc. Now, all the Canadians I know are pleased with the single-pay program.

My husband and I had all four parents grow old, become sick and die at ripe old ages in Canada. They were treated with excellent care right to the end.

My mother-in-law had two knee replacements, an individually made leg brace, and three pacemaker surgeries in her 70s and 80s. These folks finally passed away with their nest eggs intact, no spending down required.

My cousin, in her 70s the last five years of her life, had heart surgery, double hip replacement, cancer surgery and three series of chemo. My brother-in-law was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2000 and has been in treatment ever since. He is now 82.

Prescription medicines are much cheaper even when imported from the U.S. Something’s wrong with this picture. I have seen no evidence of “let’s kill Grannie.”

I’m sure it’s true that some Canadians have sought medical care in the U.S. for various reasons. At the same time, Americans are increasingly traveling to India for heart surgery and other serious operations because of the much lower costs for work done by equally well-trained physicians.

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As for the claim that America has the best care in the world, I suggest checking the Internet for Health Rankings by Country. The U.S. is 43rd, according to the World Health organization. It’s easy to understand why the insurance companies are worried. The U.S. is really their last remaining kingdom.

Louise Jensen Brentwood

New park will be better than ever Editor: The Brentwood Art, Wine and Jazz festival was another huge success! Congratulations to everyone who put so much hard work into this effort.

During the event, I talked to some people who thought City Park would be “going away” when the Civic Center is built.

As mayor I was pleased to tell people about the plans for the redesigned and renovated park. Yes, it will be closed for a while during construction, but will come back as a bigger and better park than before.

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Letters from page 19A • A public plaza south of the Community Center • Built-in lighting and sound for concerts and movies • A new, built in performance area • New landscaping and pathways • New restrooms open to the public • New barbecue area with sinks • An entry arbor which will be the permanent home for Bill Weber’s “The Farmer” statue For more site plans and design concepts, visit the city’s Web site, www. ci.brentwood.ca.us, and click on the Civic Center icon.

Robert Taylor Mayor, City of Brentwood

Insider’s take on wildfires Editor: I used to fight fires for the National Park Service in California. Please understand that some wildfires are natural occurrences that happen as part of the natural cycle. Other fires are often started by local people in the area that benefit whenever a fire breaks out – bus drivers, caterers, hotel operators, etc. Yes, this really does happen.

When officials tell you to vacate your homes, please be aware that homes that have a higher dollar value than others will be the priority for firefighters. A word of advice from someone that has fought these fires: if it were me – I would never leave my home until I was dragged kicking and screaming by police.

Why? Because, unless I were a wealthy

homeowner, no one would care about my home. I would stay and protect my home instead of my home being ignored by firefighters who have been directed to protect the second homes of millionaires who can afford to rebuild.

This is not the fault of the firefighters, who are very brave and will do whatever it takes; it is a result of the priorities set in Sacramento by the power brokers.

Bill Weber Discovery Bay

Criminalize pay spiking Editor: Pay spiking has become a very serious problem for today’s taxpayers. If spiking is not prohibited soon, the financial outfall will be catastrophic. In fact, it may be too late already.

While a special independent district allows or may even assist in the act of spiking, the result is burdened by citizens not even in that district. This means my tax dollars in East County may pay for a spiked pension in a special district in West County. This is a scam and a pyramid scheme that costs millions of dollars not planned for by our nonsuspecting government leaders who plan budgeting. The people at the end or bottom of this pyramid will either receive a lower pension than expected or a new tax will be assessed to all citizens of the county/state to cover the unforeseen cost.

While I do not know if a new tax can be forced on all of us when the pension money runs low due to this scheme, I do know people will financially suffer severely.

I expect it to be either less public services or much lower than expected pensions when this train derails.

Like all pyramid schemes, a few reap huge benefits while the many suffer. What really adds to the disgust of spiking is when department heads or commissions encourage and conspire. These acts help ruin the public pension system. Unlike the private sector, where you can only draw what’s in the pension pot, the public sector guarantees the pension payments.

The government has made scams by pyramid along with other types of fraud illegal. It also has made conspiracy and gifting public funds illegal. It is time our state legislatures create a real no-nonsense law that prohibits pay spiking. The law should include criminal penalties, fines, jail time and restitutions for this act. In addition, penalties and fines should extend to those who assist or conspire to spike pensions.

John A. Gonzales Knightsen

Make council listen to citizens Editor: We (the residents of Knox Lane and surrounding area) are writing this letter in regard to the proposed Cedarwood estates subdivision.

Discovery Builders is proposing to build 34 tract-style homes on a parcel of 14.95 acres in the middle of a long-established neighborhood of 1-acre ranchette homes. The property was formally three 5acre parcels, one of which was an almond orchard. Back in March of 2007, Discov-

ery Builders/Seeno Co. came in and blatantly tore out 162 trees without a permit.

Six of these trees were protected heritage trees. They claimed this was a “miscommunication” between company and workers.

(Haven’t we heard that one before?!)

Now they are proposing 34 “flag lot”style homes in an area of already existing ranch-style homes all on one acre. Density for this area is 1.1 to 2.3 homes per acre.

They could easily erect one home per acre but choose to put just under the maximum allowed.

The residents of the area strongly oppose this maximum density “flag lot” plan and have addressed several City Council meetings with our concerns – to no avail.

The current plan is in violation of many of the city’s own residential guidelines.

We will again address the council at the next meeting, and hopefully this time we will be heard. We are tired of the council listening only to developers and not the citizens of Oakley.

Please come and show your support for your fellow neighbors at the next council meeting. The next development they plan could be right in your front yard!

Help keep the “small town” feel of Oakley alive. We don’t want to be another Antioch or Brentwood!

Robert and Julie Fierros Mike and Leslie McKinnon Mike and Kim Pedro A.J. and Kathy Mosley Mike and Pat Tays Ron and Andrea Paris

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Rolling up sleeves, cleaning up creek The annual Marsh Creek Cleanup Day will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at seven locations along Marsh Creek and its tributaries, where volunteers will clean trash and debris from nearly 15 miles of creek. Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed (FOMCW) conducts this event in partnership with the cities of Oakley and Brentwood, the East Bay Regional Park District and the California Coastal Commission.

Cleanup organizers look to build on the success of last year’s event, when more than 600 volunteers turned out to remove approximately 8,500 pounds of debris from the creek– the largest cleanup ever.

More than 1,000 pounds of trash was recycled. “This is an event that promotes community service while helping create an interest in the local watershed,” said Diane Burgis, coordinator of Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed. “Folks see what gets into the creek from the storm drains, and cleaning up the creek helps motivate people to keep the creek from getting dirty again. This is an event that you see whole families doing together – it’s a real feel-good event!”

Marsh Creek Cleanup is a part of the California Coastal Commission’s California Coastal Cleanup Day that also boasted its biggest cleanup last year, when more than 63,000 volunteers cleaned up

just under a million pounds of debris from creeks, rivers and lakes throughout California. The Coastal Commission has been working to steadily expand the effort; data gathered from cleanups in the past few years reveal the need to continue this expansion. Of the debris found on California’s beaches, 60 to 80 percent originates from inland or urban areas and washes out to the ocean.

“California Coastal Cleanup Day is among the largest of many efforts that the state undertakes to safeguard our coast and ocean,” said Eben Schwartz, Statewide Director of the Cleanup. “The key to the success of the Coastal Cleanup Day, though, is the dedication of the volunteers who give their time and effort to this cause. Cleanup volunteers not only help remove debris from our state’s beaches and waterways; they take away a powerful message of the need to prevent pollution year-round.”

Marsh Creek Cleanup is funded in part through grants awarded by the California Department of Conservation and the Contra Costa County Stewardship Grant administered by the Watershed Project. An REI grant has provided the funding for many of the expenses related to the Creek Cleanup Day effort.

“Without REI’s generous support we wouldn’t have been able to take on this

very important project,” said Burgis.

Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water, a major sponsor and partner of the California Coastal Commission, donated water for the Marsh Creek Cleanup as well as all other cleanup efforts participating with the California Coastal Cleanup Program.

“CG Roxane LLC, producers of Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water, is proud to be a sponsor of California Coastal Cleanup Day,” said Ronan Papillaud, president and CEO of CG Roxane LLC, which has made environmental stewardship a priority in its company business model. “Working together with partners such as the California Coastal Cleanup Program will help to continue to beautify and preserve the state of California.” FOMCW has also recognized the Brentwood Press and the Monthly Grapevine for their generous sponsorship of the event.

Due to economic constraints, the Cleanup event in Brentwood has been scaled down this year, eliminating the traditional lunch and celebration. There will be four cleanup sites in Brentwood: • Creekside Park on Crescent Way off of Balfour Road • Central Boulevard across from the Dainty Center • Bristow Middle School • The end of Rosebrook Terrace next to

Ron Nunn School Brentwood residents are encouraged to download the volunteer waivers on www.fomcw.org, which includes maps to show which sites are closest to where residents live or go to school.

Creek Cleanup Day in Oakley hopes to expand by offering activities following the cleanup. There will be three Cleanup sites in Oakley: • Creekside Park on Creekside Way off of Laurel Avenue • The Cypress Avenue Bridge • The Delta Road Bridge Oakley residents are also encouraged to download volunteer waivers from the city of Oakley Web site, www.ci.oakley. ca.us, or at www.fomcw.org. Volunteers are encouraged to show up at the Creekside Park site.

Groups are asked to pre-register by downloading waivers and calling Diane at 925-325-2908. Waivers will be collected, volunteers will be assigned sites and provided supplies. Groups are asked to preregister before Sept. 10, if possible.

Volunteers are needed to help organize the event ahead of time and to help with set-up, break-down and registration of volunteers on the day of the event.

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Hero from page 1A said, consistent with the fact that it was actually Garrido’s mother’s house. Still, said Gomes, some things were notably absent: “I did notice that there were no family pictures, no TV. Everything looked like a set.”

Gomes also witnessed strange behavior similar to what others have reported since the case broke last week. Sometimes in the middle of a conversation, she said, Garrido would “burst into song.” Once, a couple of years ago, he also boasted of having recovered from his past excesses of “prostitution, pornography and masturbation,” Gomes said. “He never mentioned kidnapping.”

Garrido also bragged to Gomes that his story would one day be told, and that it would amaze people. “He said, ‘The FBI is going to learn there’s more to schizophrenia than they think.’”

LEGAL NOTICES Photo by Gary Augustino/In-Flight Camera NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on September 15, 2009, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: An application for an amendment to a conditional use permit to revise the master sign program for Empire Crossings, located south of Lone Tree Way, west of Empire Avenue and surrounding the ARCO gas station (APNs: 019-040-058 and 019-040-059).

Applicant: JSJ Electrical Display Co. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 734 Third Street, Brentwood, California.

Further information may be obtained from Assistant Planner Tim Nielsen [(925) 516-5151 or tnielsen@ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513.

Before any court challenge of Planning Commission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the City’s Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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Phillip Garrido is facing 29 felony counts for allegedly kidnapping Jaycee Dugard 18 years ago and holding her in a backyard complex at his East County property, above.

Bids from page 1A According to Lathrop’s Web site, www.lathropconstruction.com the company has been in business since 1951 and has completed nearly $2.5 billion worth of construction projects, largely in the San Francisco Bay Area. The company lists in its portfolio several local schools, including Heritage High School, as well as the Antioch Police Facility.

Landeros said that the bids, including lists of sub-contractors, would be posted

on the city’s Web site, www.ci.brentwood. ca.us.

Officials from Lathrop could not be reached for comment.

After checking the bids, the City Council is scheduled to award the contract on Oct 13.

The other bids: • H.S. Wright Builders (Seattle): $29,399,900.

• Overaa Construction (Richmond): $29,950,000.

• West Bay Builders (Novato):

$30,171,500.

• Otto Construction (Sacramento): $30,220,615.

• Broward Builders, Inc. (Woodland): $30,880,600.

• Roebbelen Construction (El Dorado Hills): $31,087,500.

• S.J. Amoroso Construction Company, Inc. (Redwood Shores): $31,157,000.

• Taisei Construction (Santa Clara): $31,700,000.

• Wright Contracting (Santa Rosa): $31,842,000.

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Diehards solid at Wood Bat The 18U and 16U Diehard Baseball Club teams kicked off the fall season in style, taking the field at the Twin Creeks Sports Complex in Sunnyvale recently and playing some inspired baseball.

In their second tournament together, the 18U Diehard team pulled off an unexpected victory in the Twin Creeks Wood Bat Championship. Led by manager and former Major League ballplayer Tony Walker, Diehard went 3-2 over the weekend and won the championship game 7-4, reversing a 3-2 decision from Saturday’s pool play game. The winning pitcher was Tim Authaus; Chili Gutridge earned the save.

Outstanding pitching and timely hitting was the recipe for the 18U squad all weekend long, and another highlight was a combined no-hitter thrown by Jordan Alexander and Gutridge.

The 16U Diehards were playing their first

tournament together. Though Manager Ron Perkins’ players spent the weekend knocking the rust off, they still earned a shot at the title by going 2-0 on Sunday and making the penultimate game. Unfortunately, the 16U squad ran out of gas in the championship game, but they still did the program proud, playing good ball when their backs were against the wall.

The operators of Diehard Baseball Club and Diehard Baseball Academy – Perkins, Gary Alexander and Ed Feldman – are looking forward to the fall and beyond. Diehard started the year with three teams, and now has five competitive teams (10U, 12U, 15U, 16U and 18U) for the fall. The program plans on having at least one team for every age group (9U through 14U) come next spring.

To get your child evaluated, learn about the Diehards’ future plans or obtain private instruction, e-mail diehardbaseballacademy@ yahoo.com.

Champion beats tough field Jack Paton fired a 134 to pick up a one-stroke victory in the Championship Division at the recent 2009 Antioch City Championship held at the Lone Tree Golf & Event Center.

Travis Taylor’s 135 was good for second place, while Bjorn Kallerud’s 138 landed him in third.

In the Senior Championship Division, Gary Varier shot 134, earning him a seven-stroke victory over Scott Anderson.

In the Net Championship Division, Bob Vernon’s 138 was good for first place, while Brian Sweeny and Ismael Martin each shot 141 to share second.

2009 Antioch City Championship Results: Championship Division 1st – Jack Paton –134 2nd – Travis Taylor – 135 see Field page 4B

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3rd – Bjorn Kallerud – 138 4th – Jeff Murphy – 139 T5th - Domonic DeBellis – 140 T5th – Scott Olds – 140 T7th – Mike Vera – 141

T7th – John Silvester – 141 T7th – Mike Colton – 141 T10th – Terry Foreman – 142 T10th – Scott Hardy – 142 T12th – Neil Summers – 143 T12th – Josh Stone – 143 T-12th – Steve Hill – 143

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Falcon QB Conner Barreras, playing defense, returns an interception during a scrimmage with the Pittsburg Pirates last Friday.

ing safety. As the Falcon’s quarterback, Conner pulled off a QB keeper around the right end for 36 yards and six points.

Also playing offense and defense for the Falcons was Jason Foglia, whose tenacity on the field left his coaches cheering long after a play was completed. “Jason Foglia was a real standout,” Hazel said. “He was amazing.”

Jason was steadfast and persistent in his blocking on offense, opening large holes for Conner and tailback Cody Maghuyop, who ran the ball nine times for 31 tough yards. Jason on defense made three unassisted tackles, including an eight-yard sack plus eight assisted tackles.

The Falcons’ regular season begins next week.

– Contributed by John Davis and Marianne Foglia T15th – Scott Morris – 144 T15th – Scott Roak – 144 Senior Championship Division 1st – Gary Vanier – 134 2nd – Scott Anderson – 141 3rd – Mark Miller – 143 4th – Rick Whitmore – 144

Photo by Marianne Foglia

5th – Bob Olds – 145 6th – Tim Grunksy – 146 T7th – Robert Heaton Sr. – 148 T7th – Tony McBroom – 148 T7th – Greg O’Malley – 148 10th – George Erbez – 149 Net Championship Division

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East County’s Pop Warner Football soared into action Aug. 22 as the Brentwood-Oakley Falcons scrimmaged with the rival Pittsburg Pirates during preseason play at Freedom High School.

The Peewee Falcons reeled with enthusiasm at the chance to finally take on some true competition after a long month of grueling daily practice that started Aug. 1.

Falcon Head Coach David Hazel said he was pleased with his team’s toughness on the grid: “But when it comes down to it, there’s lot of work to be done coming back as an undefeated team. We know everyone is gunning for us and we will have to step up our game.”

Conner Barreras made Falcon fans proud by pulling down two interceptions while play-

1st – Bob Vernon – 138 T2nd – Brian Sweeney – 141 T2nd – Ismael Martin – 141 4th – Ed Caniete – 142 5th – Bill Hadaller – 143 6th – Kevin Smith – 144 – Contributed by Josh Cameron

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Skier from page 1B flat water, so you get high speeds. Belgium is probably the roughest water we have raced. So it’s ‘can you stay up in the water and have the most endurance?’ It’s amazing to get to travel all around the world.”

Much less glamorous is the exercise regimen she undergoes to compete at the top of her sport. She began training for the world competition last November, starting workouts at 5 a.m. on the Delta near Holland Tract where her family has a house. They get out there so early because “the water is nicer and there’s less people on the water when we are trying to train,” she said. “We go for an hour as hard as we can without stopping.” After that she rides a bike or jogs and then works out in a gym doing weight training for another hour.

“It’s a lot of workout,” she admitted.

“On the weekends we race to Pittsburg and back, doing fast runs. That’s all I did this summer – trained and raced. I have a few friends that understand completely what it is and are there for me through most of it. Others don’t understand but know, trainingwise, I wasn’t able to hang out with anyone.”

With the world championship behind her, Kinslow is focusing on school and getting ready for basketball season, as she’ll be playing on the Falcons girls varsity team. But after that she’ll be back in water ski training, gearing up to compete when the racing season starts in March. Her goal is to win the gold medal in the next world championships in 2011. “I enjoy what I do and will keep doing it as long as I can,” she said.

To learn more about water ski racing, go online to www.skirace.net.

Athletes from page 1B and looking forward to, the challenge.

Press: Despite the school’s greatest success on the baseball diamond last season – winning its first NCS playoff game in school history – Head Baseball Coach Gene Bower was dismissed from his duties. Can you comment on the reasons why, and the plans for Patriots baseball this upcoming season?

Cruickshank: Coach Bower stepped down after the season was over for personal reasons. We are currently in the process of hiring a new head coach for the upcoming season. I thank him for his hard work and dedication to the kids and this program over the past four years.

Press: As athletic director, varsity boys head basketball coach, a teacher and a parent, you are obviously extremely busy the entire school year. How have you managed to balance all of these duties and excel at all of them?

Cruickshank: I’m not sure how well I excel at all of them, but I always try to put the student-athlete first in decisions that I make. I find that when you do that, you often make the right decision. I don’t think that many people understand how difficult this position is. However, I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. I truly enjoy Heritage High School and our community, and am very proud to have been here from the start.

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SIZE PRICE SIZE PRICE 215/75SR-15 $61.99 185/70TR-13 $48.79 235/75SR-15 $69.46 185/70TR-14 $50.33 175/70TR-13 $42.85 195/70TR-14 $55.13

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P155/80SR-13 P165/80SR-13 P185/75SR-14 P195/75SR-14 P205/75SR-14 P205/75SR-15 P215/75SR-15 P225/75SR-15 P235/75SR-15

$64.95 $71.34 $88.91 $94.09 $100.40 $104.11 $107.96 $110.76 $117.01

P175/70SR-13 $74.08 P185/70SR-13 $79.99 P175/70TR-14 $78.00 P185/70SR-14 $84.23 P195/70SR-14 $89.04 P205/70SR-14 $96.13 P215/70SR-14 $109.08 P205/70SR-15 $106.79 P215/70SR-15 $110.03

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LT215/85R-16 E $123.93 P215/70TR-16 LT265/75R-16 E $139.05 P245/70SR-16 P265/75TR-16 $125.10 P255/70SR-16

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$92.11 P265/70SR-16 $108.42 P245/65SR-17 $118.04 $103.99 LT265/70R-17 E $153.31 PLUS FET- SELECT SIZES $105.10

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P275/70HR-16 LT305/70R-16 P235/70SR-17 P245/70SR-17 LT245/70R-17 P255/70SR-17 P265/70SR-17 LT265/70R-17 P285/70TR-17 LT285/70R-17 LT325/70R-17 LT355/70R-17 P255/70TR-18 P265/70SR-18 LT275/70R-18 255/65HR-16 LT365/65R-16 P235/65HR-17 P245/65TR-17

P255/65SR-17 P265/65SR-17 275/65TR-17 P265/65SR-18 P275/65TR-18 LT275/65TR-18 LT275/65R-18 LT285/65R-18 LT325/65R-18 LT355/65R-18 LT275/65R-20 235/60HR-17 P275/60TR-17 P265/60SR-18 285/60SR-18 LT325/60R-18 P275/60TR-20 LT305/60R-20 LT325/60R-20

LT355/60R-20 $426.63 255/55HR-18 $210.31 P275/55SR-20 $217.61 LT285/55R-20 E $309.84 LT305/55R-20 E $350.91 285/50TR-20 $258.61 305/50TR-20 $284.28 LT285/50R-22 E $411.08 LT305/50R-22 E $456.30 LT325/50R-22 E $475.56 LT325/50R-24 E $688.66 305/45SR-22 $306.23 305/40SR-22 $302.98 30/9.50SR-15 C $166.18 31/10.50SR-15 C $187.00 35/12.50QR-15 $227.86 PLUS FET- SELECT SIZES

D $232.97 D $251.95 D $274.93 $189.59 $194.78 E $257.02 E $211.80 D $318.82 E $296.05 $147.24 $146.93 $152.97 $172.37 $150.75 $150.63 $159.95 $169.54 $174.56 $179.91

WE REPLACE Primary y Shoe Return Spring

CALIPER ASSEMBLY

Boot Piston Seal ea WE REPLACE WE REPLACE Sleeve & Bushings

WE REPLACE Outer/Inner Pad & Plates

WE RESURFACE BRAKE ROTORS

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SIZE & LOAD RANGE PRICE LT285/75R-16 LT295/75R-16 LT315/75R-16 P235/75SR-17 P245/75SR-17 LT245/75R-17 P255/75SR-17 LT285/75R-17 LT285/75R-18 P225/70SR-14 P225/70TR-15 P235/70SR-15 P265/70SR-15 P215/70SR-16 P225/70SR-16 P235/70TR-16 P245/70SR-16 P255/70SR-16 P265/70TR-16

$178.82 $188.92 $245.08 $130.27 $133.94 $137.53 $144.35 $151.52 $156.04 $158.28 $138.79 $184.84 $160.56 $155.43 $191.95 $191.89 $174.87 $200.49 $229.62

BRAKE ASSEMBLY

WE REPLACE Primary Shoe WE REPLACE Shoe Hold-Down Parts WE REPLACE Adjuster j Lever Spring

WE RESURFACE BRAKE DRUMS

$192.69 E $266.43 $181.36 $187.07 E $222.27 $196.95 $193.40 E $233.28 $225.45 E $279.47 D $364.87 D $421.60 $204.63 $203.36 E $279.31 $161.98 D $272.98 $186.18 $195.47

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Do your brakes grab?

LES SCHWAB BRAKE SERVICE INCLUDES:

WE REPLACE Bleeder Screw Caliper p Housing

SALE

SIZE & LOAD RANGE PRICE LT215/85R-16 E LT235/85R-16 E LT235/80R-17 E P205/75SR-15 P215/75SR-15 P225/75SR-15 P235/75SR-15 P235/75SR-15XL LT235/75R-15 C P265/75SR-15 P225/75R-16 LT225/75R-16 E P235/75R-16 P245/75SR-16 LT245/75R-16 C LT245/75R-16 E P265/75SR-16 LT265/75R-16 C LT265/75R-16 E

WE REPLACE Secondary Shoe Return Spring

WE REPLACE Wheel y Cylinder Assembly

WE REPLACE Secondary y Shoe

There are many important parts that wear out in your brake system. This is why we don’t just replace your brake pads and shoes. It’s also why we can stand behind our brake service with the best brake warranty (Free Replacement 25,000 Miles – Parts & Labor)

Do your brakes squeal when you step on the pedal?

Does your vehicle pull when you apply the brakes?

Do you hear a grinding noise when you step on the brakes?

Is your brake pedal spongy or maybe too hard?

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Keep fit while you’re traveling Traveling can leave you feeling more tired at the end of your trip than when you left. But making time for fitness when you’re on the road can keep your energy up and make your trip more enjoyable.

Get wet. Choose a hotel with a swimming pool. Swimming is a great, low-impact exercise for all fitness levels. You can even walk lengths of the pool – the water resistance gives your workout more oomph.

Hit the gym. Make sure the hotel you’ll be staying at has some kind of fitness room.

Check its Web site or call ahead to find out what equipment it offers and what its operating hours are. If it doesn’t have a fitness room, ask about nearby fitness centers. Some hotels have agreements that allow guests to use the centers during their stay.

Take a walk. Put on tennis shoes and take a walk around the hotel facilities. You’ll burn calories and get familiar with your surroundings. Ask hotel staff about nearby walk-

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Also, try wearing a pedometer to keep track of your steps. It’s a great motivator to keep you moving.

In-room workout. Pack a resistance band or a workout DVD. They don’t take up much suitcase room and let you work up a sweat in the privacy of your own room. Check local stations for exercise programs or yoga workouts as well.

Schedule it. Plan your fitness time as you would a business meeting or dinner date. If it’s on your calendar, you’ll be less likely to skip it.

Another important part of keeping fit on the road is eating smart. It’s easy to indulge in road-trip food and overdo it on tempting desserts. But too much of a good thing can sap your energy and increase your weight. Some simple things you can do: • Eat a better breakfast. When you hit the breakfast buffet, skip the pastries and fill up on lean protein, fresh fruits and whole-grain toast or oatmeal. You’ll be more energized and less likely to snack on junk later. Many hotels offer free breakfast buffets with plenty of healthier options to choose from, and most Radisson Hotels & Resorts in the U.S. offer Tasteful Choices lifestyle menu options.

• Control portions. Most restaurants put more on a plate than one person should eat at a single sitting. Don’t feel obligated to clean your plate – consider splitting the meal with a friend.

• Eat slowly. It takes about 20 minutes for the stomach’s message of “I’ve had enough” to reach the brain. Sip your water, eat slowly and give your body time to figure out when to stop.

Keeping fit on the road doesn’t need to be hard. Stay active and eat smart, and you’ll enjoy your time away – and hit the ground running when you get back home.

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Scrapping for the cure Scrapbook enthusiasts will mix, mingle and scrap for a cure for cancer on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Iron House Elementary School in Oakley. The party is part of a nationwide Scrap Pink Fundraiser Day Crop event.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Denise Iles, who is helping to organize the Oakley event, came up with the idea for a local celebration after attending a Scrap Pink party in St. Helena.

“I had such a great time with my girlfriends (at the St. Helena event) that I decided we should do a local event in

our community,” she said. “I have had several family members and friends who have battled with different types of cancer, so to honor them, we are hosting this event.”

Registration for the Scrap Pink Fundraiser is $45; $55 at the door. The event includes lunch, dinner, snacks, bottled water, coffee, assorted drinks, and features raffle prize drawings.

Each admission includes one free raffle ticket. Additional tickets are available.

To pre-register, or for additional information, call 925917-9000, 925-207-1976, or visit www. croptillyoudropretreats.com.

Two minutes to save a life September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate testing is critical to men, especially those over the age of 50. CareMore Health Plan, one of the leading Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors, is encouraging men to get tested regularly.

A simple blood test called Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is an important tool used to pinpoint prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer often goes undetected until the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. CareMore physicians

strongly recommend screening as early as the age of 40 to promote early detection.

A Digital Rectal Exam and blood test is also recommended. While you might find the exam unsettling or embarrassing, it takes less than two minutes and could save your life.

The mortality rate for those with prostate cancer has been decreasing due to increased awareness and regular testing. CareMore physicians hope that September generates a renewed urgency in men to be screened on a regular basis.

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Married in paradise 998 Liberty High graduate Megan Kalb and former Discovery Bay resident Derek Simon were married at St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, on Aug. 4. Approximately 40 family and friends, many from Discovery Bay, traveled on the Carnival Glory to attend the wedding. From left are Mandy Williams, Dana Saks, Amber Valdez, Derek Simon, Megan Kalb, Derek’s aunt and uncle, Sue and Terry Silva of Discovery Bay, Scott Shelton and Dave Simon of Discovery Bay, and Aron Sullivan. Additional Discovery Bay residents attending but not pictured were Krystle Moran and Amanda Fortin. Derek’s mother, Debbie Simon, a former resident of Discovery Bay, now of Stockton, also attended the wedding. Former Discovery Bay resident Robert Wallace and Luke Smith of Walnut Creek were also in attendance.

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Enter Ella elcome to Ella McKinleigh Moore, who was born on June 18 at 5:41 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 19½ inches. Ella’s ecstatic parents are Brian and Jodi Moore of Discovery Bay. Her proud grandparents are Al and Donna Anderson of Oakley, Dan and Sophie Moore of Discovery Bay and Ronda Moore of Antelope. Congratulations to all!

W Chalk 1 up iscovery Bay residents Christina and Tim Guinn would like to extend a very Happy 1st Birthday to their “Little Monster,” Daniel Guinn.

Daniel was born on Aug. 20, 2008.

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SUTTER DELTA BIRTHS April 29 Vianka Rodriguez Antioch – Girl April 30 Dustin and Maureen Ramirez Antioch – Boy Isaias Nahuat and Margarita Torres Brentwood – Boy Wesley Ware and Janet Bolanos-Pickens Antioch – Boy May 1 Page Erickson and Heather Wright Brentwood – Boy

May 4 Bahati Stewart Oakley – Boy May 5 Rick and Tiffanie Moore Antioch – Girl Raul Orozco and Angelita Villalobos Antioch – Girl Michael and Carmen Hester Antioch – Boy Eric and Claudia Burns Antioch – Boy Robert and Margaret Silva

Antioch – Boy Derrian Williams and Shavae Payton Antioch – Boy May 6 Byron and Angela Mendoza Antioch – Girl May 7 John and Angelica Dally Brentwood – Boy Thomas Lynch and Sheena Erwin Antioch – Boy Hamza Al Dwairi and Neveen Awwad Antioch – Boy

May 9 Alysse Williams Antioch – Boy May 10 Joel and Maria Munoz Brentwood – Boy May 11 Michael and Amanda Alcaraz Antioch – Girl Gerald Kane and Denise McGrew-Kane Brentwood – Boy see more Milestones on page 21B

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Tall ship to drop anchor in Antioch The Grays Harbor Historical Seaport has announced its tall ship Hawaiian Chieftain’s ports of call for 2009-10: Hands-on History for Youth. The tour emphasizes the Hawaiian Chieftain’s mission of delivering valuable – and in some cases, life-changing – educational experiences for young people, many of whom go on to careers in the maritime trades, the Navy and the Coast Guard.

Scheduled ports of call for December include Antioch and Rio Vista. At each port, Hawaiian Chieftain hosts groups from K-12 classrooms for hands-on living history programs. Educators interested in scheduling one-hour dockside or threehour sailing educational programs should contact Reasa Shuck at 360-589-2299 or e-mail rshuck@historicalseaport.org.

Hawaiian Chieftain will also welcome visitors for walk-on tours, three-hour Adventure Sails, and Passages, one-way extended tall ship experiences from one port of call to the next, similar to those of 18th-century travelers. Schedule details and online ticket sales are available at www.historicalseaport.org.

The tall ship Lady Washington, which normally accompanies Hawaiian Chieftain to California, will remain in Aberdeen for planned maintenance. The Seaport will replace the ship’s outdated

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Gr and Opening of Our Winery & Event Center!

The 5th Annual Grape Stomp Saturday, September 12, 6-9pm • BBQ Dinner • Live Music • Grape Stomp • Souvenir Glass Purchase tickets and get more info online at www.hnvwines.com 6700 Balfour Rd., Brentwood

513-0769 Book your next event with us! Call for an appointment.

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engine with a new engine that meets current environmental standards. The Seaport will also upgrade the ship’s rigging.

The topsail ketch Hawaiian Chieftain is a replica of a typical European merchant trader of the turn of the 19th century. Launched in 1988, she was originally designed for cargo trade among the Hawaiian Islands. Her hull shape and rigging are similar to those of Spanish explorers’ ships used in the expeditions of the late 18th century along the Washington, Oregon and California coasts. The modern ship was acquired by the Historical Seaport in 2004 after a long career in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005044-00 The name of the business (es): CHURCH STREET PARTNERS; CLASSY CALIFORNIA HOMES Located at: 14 NARCISSUS COURT In: DANVILLE, CA 94506 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ROBERT RATAZAK, 14 NARCISSUS COURT, DANVILLE, CA 94506. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: ROBERT RATAZAK This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 15, 2009 By: B. Basch, Deputy Expires: July 15, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005063-00 The name of the business (es): West Coast Financial Consulting Located at: 1792 Moreau Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Mailing: 5181 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94531 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Ahmed Shehadey, 1792 Moreau Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Ahmed Shehadey This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 16, 2009 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: July 16, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005161-00 The name of the business (es): Skin Solutions Located at: 2313 Reef Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jody Gianni, 2313 Reef Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Jody GianniThis statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 21, 2009 By: M. Caughrean, Deputy Expires: July 21, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005286-00 The name of the business (es): EL CERRITO CHILDCARE; EL CERRITO DAYCARE; EL CERRITO CHILDCARE AND LEARNING HOME Located at: 1328 ELM STREET In: EL CERRITO, CA 94530 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ONEIDA C. GUERRA AND STEPHANIE D. ESCOBAR, 1328 ELM STREET, EL CERRITO, CA 94530. This business is conducted by: Co- Partners The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Oneida C. Guerra This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 24, 2009 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: July 24, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005378-00 The name of the business (es): Jordy’s Scarves Located at: 421 Superior Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jordan K. Hooper and Barbara A. Hooper, 421 Superior Way, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Jordan K. Hooper and Barbara A. Hooper This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 29, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: July 29, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005196-00 The name of the business (es): Elite Cleaning Located at: 312 Fareham Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mariah M. Kunkle, 312 Fareham Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 7/22/09. Signature of registrant: Mariah KunkleThis statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 22, 2009 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: July 22, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005656-00 The name of the business (es): Contra Costa Used Building Material Located at: 175 Eagle Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Tobias .V. Hernandez and Mayra .A. Zargoza-H, 175 Eagle Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/7/09. Signature of registrant: Tobias .V. Hernandez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 7, 2009 By: Jack R. Vincak, Deputy Expires: August 7, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2009

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005752-00 The name of the business (es): WESTERN STAR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC. Located at: 1877 TARRAGON DRIVE In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): WESTERN STAR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC., 1877 TARRAGOBN DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513.

This business is conducted by: a CorporationThe registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: CATHERINE ATRERO-CFO This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 12, 2009 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: August 12, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005547-00 The name of the business (es): 5 Elements Digital Photos Located at: 239 Continente Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rina E. La Curtis, 239 Continente Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: ‘a0August 4, 2009 This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 4, 2009 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: August 4, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005593-00 The name of the business (es): Delta Children’s Chorus Located at: 809 2nd Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Mailing: P. O. Box 1342, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alexis G. Froehlich, 978 Whitehall Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513.

This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Jack R. Vincak This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 6, 2009 By: Jack R. Vincak, Deputy Expires: August 6, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: September 4, 11,18, 25, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005812-00 The name of the business (es): DELTA ONSITE PHOTOGRAPHY Located at: 524 MENDOTA STREET In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): SCOTT MORAVEC AND DENISE MORAVEC, 524 MENDOTA STREET, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: SCOTT MORAVEC This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 14, 2009 By: C. Sullivan, Deputy Expires: August 14, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005483-00 The name of the business (es): MAP GRAPHICS Located at: 1621 DAWNVIEW DRIVE In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MICHAEL A. PRULLAGE, 1621 DAWNVIEW DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 7/31/09. Signature of registrant: Michael A. Prullage This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 31, 2009 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: July 31, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005916-00 The name of the business (es): AJ NORELL DESIGN Located at: 4004 REGATTA DRIVE In: DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ANTHONY J. NORELL, 4004 REGATTA DRIVE, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505.

This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/19/09. Signature of registrant: ANTHONY J. NORELL This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 19, 2009 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: August 19, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005682-00 The name of the business (es): Marlene’s Home Office Assistant Located at: 520 Saddle Creek Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Wanda Marlene Maselli, 520 Saddle Creek Court, Brentwood, CA 94513 Brentwood, CA 94513.

This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Wanda Marlene Maselli This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 12, 2009 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: August 12, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2009

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005284-00 The name of the business (es): Brentwood V-Twin Located at: 1802 Diamond Springs Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Steven Rollinson, 1802 Diamond Springs Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 7/24/09. Signature of registrant: Steven C. Rollinson This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 24, 2009 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: July 24, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005608-00 The name of the business (es): Wild Childz Located at: 3555 Yacht Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dianna Marie Alcantor, 3555 Yacht Drive, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/ A. Signature of registrant: Dianna Marie Alcantor This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 6, 2009 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: August 6, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005163-00 The name of the business (es): Touch Plate Located at: 2313 Reef Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Touch Plate, 2313 Reef Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 9/3/04. Signature of registrant: Jody Gianni/President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 21, 2009 By: M. Caughrean, Deputy Expires: July 21, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005620-00 The name of the business (es): Nubian Images Publishing Located at: 1837 Tarragon Drive In: Brentwood, CA94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Vicki Lynn Ward, 1837 Tarragon Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513.

This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Vicki L. Ward This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 6, 2009 By: Jack R. Vincak, Deputy Expires: August 6, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005856-00 The name of the business (es): The Loan Modification Law Group Located at: 277 La Espiral Road In: Orinda, CA 94563 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Robert D. Stratmore, 277 La Espiral Road, Orinda, CA 94563. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/17/09. Signature of registrant: Robert D. Stratmore This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 17, 2009 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: August 17, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005504-00 The name of the business (es): S.L.B. Construction Located at: 3036 Carey Lane In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Steve L. Bednarz, 3036 Carey Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513.

This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/3/09. Signature of registrant: Steve L. Bednarz This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 3, 2009 By: Jack R. Vincak, Deputy Expires: August 3, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005271-00 The name of the business (es): Visions in Glass Located at: 224 Sussex Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Becky Kabrich and James Kabrich, 224 Sussex Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wifel The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Becky Kabrich This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 24, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: July 24, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006114-00 The name of the business (es): Insight Property Advisors; Hitcher Enterprises; Insight Property Consultants; Insight Real Estate Advisors Located at:720 Trent Terrace In: Danville, CA 94506 Is hereby registered by the fol-

lowing owner(s): James R. Hitcher, 720 Trent Terrace, Danville, CA 94506. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: James R. Hitcher This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 26, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: August 26, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: September 4, 11,18, 25, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Melanie Bolman, 542 Vivian Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Melanie Lee Bolman FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-1146 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Melanie Bolman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ella Lynn Busby to Proposed Name: Ella Lynn Bolman 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 9/11/09 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS b. Father named on the birth certificate is waived by order of the court. Date: July 15, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: LEILA CARLSON, 2244 Tamalpais Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Leila Carlson FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-1272 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: LEILA CARLSON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. MAVERICK JOSEPH CARLSON to Proposed Name: TRISTAN JOSEPH CARLSON 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 10/5/09 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: August 4, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Rachel Allendorfer, 5287 Olive Drive, Concord, CA 94521 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Rachel Joy Allendorfer; Karyna Renee Allendorfer FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-1302 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Rachel Joy Allendorfer filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Rachel Joy Allendorfer to Proposed Name: Rachel Joy Balmain Present Name: b.

Karyna Renee Allendorfer to Proposed Name: Karyna Renee Balmain 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 10/8/09 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: August 13, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Brian N. Chase, Esq. (SBN: 154439), Law Offices of Brian N. Chase, 2815 Mitchell Drive, Ste. 104, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 472-0117 ATTORNEY FOR: Mary Borisch and Sherri Grosenick SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: MARY BORISCH AND SHERRI GROSENICK FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-1358 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: MARY BORISCH AND SHERRI GROSENICK filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Mary

Jean Lenore Borisch to Proposed Name: Mary Jean Lenore Borick Present Name: b. Sherri Lynn Grosenick to Proposed Name: Sherri Lynn Borick Present Name: c. Grayson Michael Josef Grosenick to Proposed Name: Grayson Michael Josef Borick 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/13/09 Time: 9:00 a. m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: August 14, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005365-00 The name of the business (es): MASTER OFFICE INSTALLATIONS Located at: 1110 DONATELLO WAY In: OAKLEY, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John Lawrence Thomas, 1110 Donatello Way, Oakley, CA 94561; Nutce Joseph Castelluccio III. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 7/28/09. Signature of registrant: John Thomas/Nutce Castelluccio This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 28, 2009 By: M. Caughrean, Deputy Expires: July 28, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005913-00 The name of the business (es): Calstar Construction Group Located at: 2591 Virginia Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Claymon Gene Martin, 2591 Virginia Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Claymon Gene Martin This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 19, 2009 By: B. Basch, Deputy Expires: August 19, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005643-00 The name of the business (es): Brentwood V-Twin LLC Located at: 3265 E. 18th Street In: Antioch, CA 94509 Mailing: 1802 Diamond Springs Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brentwood V- Twin LLC, 3265 E. 18th Street, Antioch, CA 94509. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Steven C. Rollinson- Managing Member This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 7, 2009 By: Jack R. Vincak, Deputy Expires: August 7, 2014 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish:August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005678-00 The name of the business (es): E & L Elder Care Services, Located at: 2341 Meredith Way In: Antioch, CA 94509, Mailing: 349 Lorenz Drive, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lina Early, 349 Lorenz Drive, Oakley, CA 94565. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Lina Early This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 10, 2009 By: Jack R. Vincak, Deputy Expires: August 10, 2014 Antioch Press No. 061617 Publish: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-201390-C Loan No. 0359509880 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/15/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured

by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: WILBUR GARY KING, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded 4/4/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0097922-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:9/18/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 2603 CHERRY HILLS DR DISCOVERY BAY, California 945140000 APN #: 008-520-007 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $573,430.46, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55.

ETS Services, LLC Date: 8/21/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3209084 08/- 28/2009, 09/04/2009, 09/11/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005771-00 The name of the business (es): T.C. Hauling and Landscaping Located at: 1166 Fetzer Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ted E. Christoffersen, 1166 Fetzer Lane, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/ A. Signature of registrant: Ted E. Christoffersen This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 13, 2009 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: August 13, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006038-00 The name of the business (es): MACTYME Mobile Barber Service/Supply Located at: 3639 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mr. William McCall Sr., 1904 Cypress Road, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Mr. William McCall Sr. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 24, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: August 24, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005564-00 The name of the business (es): Uptown Consulting Located at: 2808 Bonita Avenue In: Antioch, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Terence McGinnis and Sean Lail, 2808 Bonita Avenue, Antioch, CA 94509.

This business is conducted by: State or Local Reigistered Domestic Partnersl The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/ A. Signature of registrant: Terence McGinnis & Sean Lail This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 5, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: August 5, 2014 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-184060-C Loan No. 7441053824 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/11/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein.

TRUSTOR: YOLANDA L. ROBINSON AND GREGORY L. ROBINSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 11/23/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0453084- 00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Re-

corder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:9/25/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 23 DORAL WAY ANTIOCH, California 94509 APN #: 072-173- 005 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $416,158.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice.

Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ‘e2ÄÉ Date: 8/27/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730- 2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3224951 09/04/2009, 09/11/- 2009, 09/18/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005419-00 The name of the business (es): GOLDEN CASTLE REALTY; GOLDEN CASTLE MORTGAGE; GOLDEN CASTLE LOANS Located at: 5310 JUDSONVILLE DRIVE In: ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MWAG, Inc., 5310 JUDSONVILLE DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/ A. Signature of registrant: Mario Aguilar, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 29, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: July 29, 2014 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090134002221 Title Order No.: 101011 FHA/VA/PMI No.: - YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/29/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/07/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0214582-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: STEVEN L. HATTON, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 09/24/2009 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1510 GAMAY CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-561-018 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $397,561.71. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap. com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Authorized Agent Dated: 08/30/2009 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 750019013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3227289 09/04/2009, 09/- 11/2009, 09/18/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 2009

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-183129-C Loan No. 0307727396 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/9/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: JOSE MURGUIA and MARIA OSORNIO, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded 10/23/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0338381-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:9/25/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 1667 BILLECI AVE PITTSBURG, California 94565 APN #: 073-122- 003 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $387,866.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice.

Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55.

ETS Services, LLC Date: 8/28/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3231403 09/- 04/2009, 09/11/2009, 09/18/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 2009

LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS OR UPON ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF. ALSO RESERVING THEREFROM: GRANTOR RESERVES UNTO ITSELF, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, ALL THE SUBSURFACE WATER NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PART OF THE LAND ABOVE DESCRIBED, LYING BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, EXPRESSLY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR SUCH WATER WITHOUT RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOVERING SUCH WATER. ALSO RESERVING THEREFROM: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO THE REMAINING LANDS OF THE GRANTOR LYING WITHIN MS 01- 978, FOR PRIVATE VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS, PUBLIC UTILITIES AND EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS, OVER, UNDER AND UPON THAT PORTION THEREOF DESIGNATED AS ‘’P. U.E., P.A.E. & E.V.A.E.’’ ON SAID PARCEL MAP. PARCEL TWO: EASEMENT RESERVED IN THE DEED TO NELSON D. CURTIS, ET UX, RECORDED FEBRUARY 27, 1976, BOOK 7775, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 362, AS FOLLOWS: ‘’A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A WATER PIPE LINE AS APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL C, AS DESIGNATED ON THE RECORD OF SURVEY MAP FILED SEPTEMBER 25, 1963, BOOK 24 OF LICENSED SURVEY MAP, PAGE 10, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, BEING A STRIP OF LAND 15 FEET IN WIDTH, THE NORTH LINE OF WHICH IS THE ENTIRE NORTH LINE OF PARCEL ONE IN SAID DEED TO NELSON D. CURTIS, ET. UX. PARCEL THREE: A NON- EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ONE, ABOVE, FOR PRIVATE VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS, PUBLIC UTILITIES AND EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS, OVER, UNDER AND UPON THAT PORTION OF PARCELS C AND D DESIGNATED AS ‘’P. U.E., P.A.E. & E.V.A.E.’’ ON PARCEL MAP MS 01-978, FILED JANUARY 24, 2005, IN BOOK 192 OF PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 11, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $944,450.67 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 161 OMEGA LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 041-050-035 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. DATE: 08-27-2009 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www. fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3226861 08/28/2009, 09/- 04/2009, 09/11/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009

GUZMAN AND LUPE GUZMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded 7/28/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0280060-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:9/25/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 317 LORENZ DRIVE OAKLEY, California 94561-0000 APN #: 035-472-016 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $359,749.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55.

ETS Services, LLC Date: 8/26/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Sunil Jayasinha, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3224039 09/- 04/2009, 09/11/2009, 09/18/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 2009

FEET (500’) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR ALL OR ANY OF SAID PURPOSES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS OR ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF 2 ALL OVERLYING AND OTHER WATER RIGHTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATIONS, THE RIGHT TO APPROPRIATE WATER AND DISTRIBUTE IT TO OTHER PROPERTIES WITHOUT ANY RIGHT TO THE USE OF LAND OR RIGHTS IN/OR TO PORTION OF THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND THE OWNER OF THE RESERVED WATER RIGHTS, HOWEVER, COVENANTS THAT IT WILL NOT EXERCISE THE RIGHTS RESERVED EXCEPT BELOW 100 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $620,392.28 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 26 DIANE COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 033-070-119 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 08-17-2009 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1.

It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55.

CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www. fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3211198 08/21/2009, 08/- 28/2009, 09/04/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 21, 28, September 4, 2009

FEET THEREOF FOR SUCH PURPOSES, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM KENNETH CROCKETT, ET AL, RECORDED AUGUST 12,1987, IN BOOK 13832, PAGE 143, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $284,760.78 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2017 TRUMAN LN OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 041-183-005 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 08-27-2009 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1.

It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55.

CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www. fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3227346 08/28/2009, 09/- 04/2009, 09/11/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dayes: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009

liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 08-24-2009 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1.

It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55.

CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www. fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3238917 09/04/2009, 09/- 11/2009, 09/18/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0059695 Title Order No. 09-8-178033 Investor/Insurer No. 1700491790 APN No. 016- 300-175-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/28/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N. A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: AZMY S. SOUWEHA, A SINGLE MAN, dated 12/28/2005 and recorded 12/30/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0499818-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/24/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1387 KUBICEK WAY, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $348,136.27.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 08/- 09/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3245777 09/04/2009, 09/11/- 2009, 09/18/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-201383-C Loan No. 0307679157 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by

a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: LANCE VELLES, A SINGLE MAN Recorded 4/19/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0121796-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:9/18/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 5270 RIVERLAKE RD DISCOVERY BAY, California 94514 APN #: 004- 192-007 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $457,358.21, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice.

Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ‘e2ÄÉ Date: 8/21/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730- 2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3209550 08/28/2009, 09/04/- 2009, 09/11/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 435405CA Loan No. 3013770353 Title Order No. 602130605 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 09/17/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06/19/2007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007-0176827- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: MONTE J SLAVENS, A MARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: PARCEL ONE: PARCEL B, AS SHOWN ON PARCEL MAP MS 01-978, FILED JANUARY 24, 2005, IN BOOK 192 OF PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 11, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. RESERVING THEREFROM: ALL MINERALS, AND ANY REMAINING INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-201584-C Loan No. 0359185240 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/19/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: MARTIN

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 234935CA Loan No. 0684985567 Title Order No. 602129102 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/22/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 09/10/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04/12/2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-0125910- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: PAMELA LEE BLANKENSHIP, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 2, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8765, FILED JULY 8, 2004, MAP BOOK 466, PAGE 33, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS EXCEPTING THEREFROM RIGHTS RESERVED IN THE DEEDS FROM ANNE SODERSTROM, RECORDED DECEMBER 29, 1972, BOOK 6831, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 519 AND RECORDED JANUARY 3, 1973, BOOK 6834, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 68, AS FOLLOWS HALF INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS, NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’) BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’) BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHTS WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LANDS WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED (500’) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY RESERVING THEREFROM 1 ALL REMAINING OIL, GAS, GEOTHERMAL, STEAM, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED (500’) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID GAS, OIL, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS OR CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 235585CA Loan No. 3012203588 Title Order No. INVALID TS# YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 09/17/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01/03/2007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007-0001271- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: LESLIE BILLS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 21, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 6996, FILED FEBRUARY 23,1990, IN BOOK 342 OF MAPS, PAGE 17, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THEREFROM: AL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN THE UPPER 500

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 431146CA Loan No. 0703201822 Title Order No. 602120026 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/24/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 09/24/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09/12/2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-0345805- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: LORI J NICOLSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 89, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ENTITLED ‘’SUBDIVISION 5317’’ FILED ON MAY 15, 1979, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER IN AND FOR SAID COUNTY IN BOOK 224 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 42, THROUGH 46, INCLUSIVE. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN AND UNDER OR THAT MAY BE PRODUCED FROM A DEPTH BELOW 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, WITHOUT RIGHT OF ENTRY UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF MINING, DRILLING AND EXPLORING OR EXTRACTING SUCH OIL, GAS, MINERALS, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES OR OTHER USE OF OR RIGHTS IN OR TO ANY PORTION OF THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND TO A DEPTH OF 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN DEED RECORDED MAY 2, 1978, BOOK 8617, PAGE 680, SERIES NO. 58395, OFFICIAL RECORDS, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $406,150.73 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1916 W CYPRESS ROAD OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 035-374-040 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any

SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT:Jericho Victor S. Gaerlan YOU ARE BEING SUED Petitioner’s Name is:MA. Theresa Cherry G. Gaerlan CASE NUMBER: MSD 09- 02387 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE: The restraining orders on Page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. CASE NUMBER: MSD 09- 02387 1. The name and address of the court are: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA-COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 751 PINE STREET, P.0. BOX 911, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 2.

The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: MA. Theresa Cherry G. Gaerlan 2360 Cobalt Lane Brentwood, CA 94513 DATE: July 7, 2009 Clerk, by: M. Olson, Deputy Clerk NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served a. as an individual Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Published: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Marvin L. Zanders, Sr., 1520 Thistle Court, Oakley, CA 94561 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Marvin L. Zanders, Sr. FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-1293 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Marvin L/ Zanders, Sr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Marquise L. Woods to Proposed Name: Marquise L. Zanders Present Name: b. Marcell L. Woods to Proposed Name: Marcell L. Zanders 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/5/09 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: 8/10/09 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2009

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-201587-C Loan No. 0359320561 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/1/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: MARISA LEWIS AND EDWARD A LEWIS, JR, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded 7/20/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0229392 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:9/18/ 2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 2301 FLORA COURT BRENTWOOD, California 94513- 0000 APN #: 007-220-031 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $560,448.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice.

Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ‘e2ÄÉ Date: 8/21/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730- 2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3216106 08/28/2009, 09/04/- 2009, 09/11/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009

a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 9/2/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908- 4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3230550 09/04/2009, 09/11/- 2009, 09/18/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0062954 Title Order No. 09-8184566 Investor/Insurer No. 093712810 APN No. 007-400- 005-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/25/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: MARIA RAHMAN, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY., dated 05/25/2005 and recorded 06/02/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0198097-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/- 24/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 423 DEL MONTE COURT, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $547,320.87.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 08/- 12/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3245728 09/04/2009, 09/11/- 2009, 09/18/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0076330 Title Order No. 08-8287430 Investor/Insurer No. 114169733 APN No. 019-780- 047-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/22/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as

duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: DANIEL BOYLE, AND SHANNON BOYLE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 09/- 22/2005 and recorded 09/29/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0371879- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/- 24/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2336 INDIAN SPRINGS CT, BRENTWOOD, CA, 945134120. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $883,139.57. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/- 29/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3244679 09/04/2009, 09/- 11/2009, 09/18/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 2009

HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN THE UPPER 500 FEET THEREOF Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $690,611.54 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2327 LONDON COURT ANTIOCH, CA 94509 APN Number: 075-372-007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone;

by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1.

It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. DATE: 08-27-2009 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www. fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3238355 08/28/2009, 09/- 04/2009, 09/11/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Lacey S. Heaton, 3000 Casablanca Terrace, #3216, Danville, CA 94506 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Lacey Shane Heaton FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-1158 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Lacey Shane Heaton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Lacey Shane Heaton to Proposed Name: Lacey S. Hennigan 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/22/09 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: July 24, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0045343 Title Order No. 09-8137337 Investor/Insurer No. 127838128 APN No. 017-280-059-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: VICTOR D SILVA, AND PATRICIA SILVA, dated 03/22/2006 and recorded 03/31/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0099282-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/10/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 690 WINDING CREEK TERRACE, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $448,600.69. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will

accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/14/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3227035 08/21/2009, 08/28/2009, 09/04/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 21, 28, September 4, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-201596-C Loan No. 7442217543 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: RAMON SANDOVAL A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded 10/24/2006 as Instrument No. 20060340259-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:9/18/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 1329 ASTER DRIVE ANTIOCH, California 94509 APN #: 074-322- 009 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $431,885.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice.

Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. T.S. No. GM-201596-C Loan No. 7442217543 ETS Services, LLC Date: 8/21/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 915043120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3216133 08/- 28/2009, 09/04/2009, 09/11/2009 Antioch Press No. 061617 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009

liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $419,072.10.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/- 03/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3245752 09/04/2009, 09/11/- 2009, 09/18/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 09-02391-3 CA Loan No. 4001175688 Title Order No. 090353423-CA-MSI APN 076-074-006 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 2, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On September 24, 2009, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, Power Default Services, Inc., as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on March 9, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0072118- 00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA , executed by: TIMOTHY VIEIRA. AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, in favor of ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2948 RIO GRANDE DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $402,667.50 (Estimated), provided, however, prepay-

ment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable.

DATE: August 28, 2009 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., Trustee By: Fidelity National Title Company, its agent 135 Main St. Ste. 1900, San Francisco , CA 94105, 415-247- 2450 By: Tamara Banez Authorized Signature The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.52(c) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has obtained an exemption from the state regulator that is current and valid and the additional 90 day period does not apply. This loan servicer has implemented a comprehensive loan modification program that meets the requirements of civil code section California Civil Code 2923.53. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. Fidelity National Title Company, as Agent for the mortgage loan servicer as defined under California Civil Code section 2923.53 (k)(3) By: Tamara Banez Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.fidelityasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 ASAP# 3234226 08/28/2009, 09/04/2009, 09/11/- 2009 Antioch Press No. 061617 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-276625-TC YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/18/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): HOWARD KEMP A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 7/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0240812-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/- 24/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,044,383.99 The purported property address is: 3800 VALLEY OAK DR BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 011-281005 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing Austin TX 78758 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 435059CA Loan No. 0689414522 Title Order No. 602129696 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/08/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 09/17/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04/13/2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-0127795- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: DILLARD RUSHING JR., AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK,, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 631, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 5547, FILED MAY 8, 1980, IN BOOK 238, OF MAPS, PAGE 16, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS EXCEPTING THEREFROM RIGHTS EXCEPTED IN THE DEED FROM EVERETT E BETTENCOURT, ET AL, RECORDED FEBRUARY 1, 1966, BOOK 5048, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 322, AS FOLLOWS AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0073646 Title Order No. 09-8213784 Investor/Insurer No. 1706938982 APN No. 019- 530-007-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/18/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JOVAN MANALO, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 04/18/2008 and recorded 05/06/08, as Instrument No. 2008-0099329-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/- 24/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2687 PRESIDIO DR, BRENTWOOD, CA, 945135609.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any

NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Eliazar Hernandez, 631 Chester Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Elia Ayleen Hernandez FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-1428 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner: Eliazar Hernandez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Eliazar Hernandez to Proposed Name: Elia Ayleen Hernandez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 10/20/09 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: August 25, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-257391-ED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/31/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): BLANCA VIRGINIA AYALA, A SINGLE WOMAN AND FRANCISCO AYALA, JR., A SINGLE MAN, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 9/14/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0289991- 00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/- 10/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $368,789.95 The purported property address is: 1401 W 18TH ST ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessors Parcel No. 074- 321-005 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Wilshire Credit Corporation 14523 SW Millikan Way, Suite 200 Beaverton OR 97005 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 8/17/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (888) 841- 8803 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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an, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4581 Oak Forest Avenue Oakley CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $422,084.01.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1.

It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. Chase Home Finance LLC Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: August 28, 2009. (R-253905 08/28/09, 09/- 04/09, 09/11/09) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009

estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $471,860.09.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1.

It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. Chase Home Finance LLC Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: August 28, 2009. (R-253904 08/28/09, 09/- 04/09, 09/11/09) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009

Line: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap. com For Non- Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 Carrie Gregg, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ASAP# 3227272 08/21/2009, 08/28/- 2009, 09/04/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 21, 28, September 4, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0070698 Title Order No. 09-8204850 Investor/Insurer No. 1103611795 APN No. 034- 290-037-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: ROBERTO LOPEZ, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 09/20/2006 and recorded 10/02/06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0311610-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/18/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 651 FRAZIER DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $341,548.19.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 08/- 23/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3231716 08/28/2009, 09/04/- 2009, 09/11/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 09-02997 Loan No. 70168349 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/25/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: WILLIAM E BRADLEY JR, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust recorded 6/2/2005 as Instrument No. 20050197851-00 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 9/24/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court

Street), Martinez, California Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $505,744.29 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5350 SELLERS AVE OAKLEY, California 94561 A.P.N #.: 020-050-010 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements.

Dated: 08/- 22/09 Western Progressive, LLC as Trustee by Law Offices of Les Zieve, as agent 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Automated Sale Information Line: (714) 730-2727 or www. lpsasap.com For Non- Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 Tai Alailima, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ASAP# 3237589 09/04/2009, 09/11/- 2009, 09/18/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 2009

valid on the date this Notice of Sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 08/27/2009 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85016 phone 602- 2646101 Sales Line 714-259- 7850; as of 6/23/08 714-730-2727 Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/- sales Nichole Alford, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVE ASAP# 3232101 08/28/2009, 09/- 04/2009, 09/11/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-33442-3 Title Order No.090303483 APN 033-090-025 The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final order of exemption pursuant to CA CIV. CODE 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/18/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 09/28/2009 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/23/2004, as Instrument 2004-045115700 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: SHARON R. HOMMES AND JOHN J. HOMMES WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, BENEFICIAL CALIFORNIA INC. (Original Lender) and BENEFICIAL CALIFORNIA INC., as current Servicer/ Lender, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 20 ROGER LANE, OAKLEY, CA 94561,. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $350,390.29 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale.

CONDITION OF SALE: The successful bidder will be required to pay county documentary transfer tax, any city tax, and any other applicable taxes or fees (including, but not limited to, the fee for recording Preliminary Change of Ownership report) to the auctioneer at the time of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 08/09/2009 HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)730-2727, www.fidelityasap.com or www.priorityposting.com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 Betty Schwab, Trustee Sales Officer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3244590 09/04/2009, 09/11/2009, 09/18/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-183085-C Loan No. 7439715129 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/20/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by

a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: FRED RODRIGUEZ and TERRIE RODRIGUEZ HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded 7/6/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0247383-00 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:9/18/ 2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 16 CONNIE COURT OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 041-280- 024 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $616,695.49, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice.

Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ‘e2ÄÉ ETS Services, LLC Date: 8/20/- 2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730- 2727 Sunil Jayasinha, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3205868 08/28/2009, 09/04/- 2009, 09/11/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1215171-02 APN: 035- 411-005 TRA: 19020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1341 REF: Ortega, Maria IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 10, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On September 17, 2009, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 17, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-0396048-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Maria Refugio Ortega An Unmarried Wom-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1215179-02 APN: 037- 123-037 TRA: 019020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3558 REF: Urbshot, Dwayne IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 10, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On September 17, 2009, at 1:30pm, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 18, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005- 0447414-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Dwayne Urbshot and Beberlyn J Urbshot Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5025 Martin Street Oakley CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 09-02217 Loan No. 41050576 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Daniel R. Romero and Maria G Romero, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust recorded 1/2/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0000280-00 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 9/10/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $395,134.90 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 714 FRAZIER DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N #.: 034- 290-102 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/ or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Dated: 08/- 14/2009 Western Progressive, LLC as Trustee by Law Offices of Les Zieve, as agent 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Automated Sale Information

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 09-32439-FF-CA Loan No. 0015340987 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED05/ 25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: EVELYN VARGAS, A SINGLE WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 05/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0170190-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 09/18/2009 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $389,210.67 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 917 CHIANTI WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 035- 342-009 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b} declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5. Regarding the property that is the subject of this Notice of Sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code Section 2923.53 (k) (3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 7090623 Loan No. 1115070979 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 7/12/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 9/10/2009 at 10:00 A. M., Max Default Services Corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 7/21/2005, as Instrument No. 20050269191- 00, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Richard Thomas and Kimberly Thomas, Husband and Wife, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/- CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN # 037-280-028-4 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 38 Chantilly Place, Oakley, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $342,836.10 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, Lender or Servicer has declared it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 from the Commissioner that is current and valid as of the date of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale and the requirements of Section 2923.52(a) does not apply to this Notice of Trustee’s Sale. Dated: 8/- 13/2009 MAX DEFAULT SERVICES CORPORATION Ryan Remington/Authorized Signature FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 Max Default Services Corp. is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0046963 Title Order No. 09-8140987 Investor/Insurer No. 088200823 APN No. 055-390- 030-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/05/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N. A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: KERRY W BURNHAM, AND JUDY A BURNHAM, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, dated 01/05/2005 and recorded 01/11/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0010894-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/- 17/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5217 FEATHER WAY, ANTIOCH, CA, 94531. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $477,317.99.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.

DATED: 07/16/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3240435 08/28/2009, 09/04/- 2009, 09/11/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009

liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing Austin TX 78758 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 9/3/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908- 4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 8/- 17/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED

BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3206213 08/- 21/2009, 08/28/2009, 09/04/2009 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: August 21, 28, September 4, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0050621 Title Order No. 09-8154543 Investor/Insurer No. 1692102111 APN No. 033- 350-029-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/11/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: LEONARD J SELPH, AN UNMARRIED MAN, AND CYNTHIA S ECKL, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, ALL AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 08/11/- 2003 and recorded 08/18/03, as Instrument No. 2003-0406221-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/- 10/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 20 HENRY COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $335,454.86.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.

DATED: 07/31/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3224898 08/21/2009, 08/28/- 2009, 09/04/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 21, 28, September 4, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-282176-CL Loan # 0124013194 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/30/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be madea, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID

LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ALICIA B. HERRERA, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 2/8/- 2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0039143-00 in book XXX, page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/11/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $478,142.31 The purported property address is: 1396 RUTHERFORD LN OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037-333-017 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services 327 South Inverness Drive Englewood CO 80112 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 8/17/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED

BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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tion for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Washington Mutual Bank, FA 7255 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 8/- 25/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3239499 09/- 04/2009, 09/11/2009, 09/18/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 2009

shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 9/- 4/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908- 4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-282572-TC YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/4/- 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SCOTT WHITE AND ELIZABETH WHITE HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Recorded: 12/12/- 2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0335738-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/- 24/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $157,971.71 The purported property address is: 1257 FETZER LN OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037- 420-023 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-233220-RM YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/12/- 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): DANNY WINDHAM, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 6/- 26/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0184507-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/- 17/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $497,832.89 The purported property address is: 409 ALMONDTREE CIR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035-491-015 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to EMC Mortgage Corporation 2780 Lake Vista Drive Lewisville TX 75067. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-282604-CL Loan # 0036714087 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/25/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): KATHY BERRY, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 10/28/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0418631-00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/- 10/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $440,750.35 The purported property address is: 2278 EL MONTE DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 041-170-039 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services 327 South Inverness Drive Englewood CO 80112 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 8/17/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-235144-PJ YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/31/- 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MYRA PACHECO, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 6/7/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0165530-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/24/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $312,364.68 The purported property address is: 4775 DUARTE AVE OAKLEY CA OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035681-005-1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal descrip-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-278075-TC YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/6/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CLAUDETTE G. SERGENT, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 12/15/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0481321-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/24/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $456,895.77 The purported property address is: 1750 GATEWAY DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035- 594-028 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing Austin TX 78758. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0054371 Title Order No. 09-8169150 Investor/Insurer No. 1703003524 APN No. 035- 413-001-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/18/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: MICHAEL J OLSEN, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 01/18/2007 and recorded 01/29/07, as Instrument No. 2007- 0026538-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/17/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4831 FUSCHIA WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $298,964.47.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 08/- 06/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3232873 08/28/2009, 09/04/- 2009, 09/11/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005980-00 The name of the business (es): JDS ENGINEERING Located at: 1150 BROOKDALE DRIVE In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Mailing: P.O. Box 762, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JOHN DAVID SHOEMAKER, P.E., 1150 BROOKDALE DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: John David Shoemaker This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 20, 2009 By: Jack R. Vincak, Deputy Expires: August 20, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2009

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Kathleen Elizabeth Overturf

Carrie-Ana Carone and Steve Lenthe were married on Aug. 23, 2008 at the Mitchell Katz Winery- Palm Event Center in Pleasanton. The couple honeymooned in Fiji.

Carrie-Ana is the daughter of Ana and Robert Carone of Brentwood. Steve is the son of Hannelore and Dieter Lenthe of Modesto. Carrie-Ana and Steve have three beautiful boys – Hunter, 13; Hayden, 10; and Holden, 7. Both Carrie-Ana and Steve work for the government and currently reside in Discovery Bay.

Kathleen Elizabeth Overturf, 55, passed away peacefully in her home on Aug. 30 surrounded by family, after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. A longtime resident of Brentwood, Kathy was very active in her church, the Boy Scout community, and was a well-loved middle school science teacher.

She is remembered with deep affection and is survived by her husband, George; son, Chip (George IV); sister, Karol Hill; brother, Kevin Freeman; step-mother, Betty Freeman, step-daughter, Tiffany Pociecha and her husband, Jeff; step-son, Geoff Overturf and his wife, Shannon; granddaughter, Audrey; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends at St. Albans Church, O’Hara Park School and Boy Scout Troop 298.

Kathy touched many lives while she was here and her memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her. She will always be remembered for the love and care she showed everyone she came in contact with, whether it was her students, scouts, co-workers or friends.

Kathy was active in increasing awareness of ovarian cancer and participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life for the last two years, where a relay team named in her honor raised several thousand dollars for cancer research. She loved quilting, gardening – in particular, her roses – traveling, playing with her dogs, and always took great pride in her children’s accomplishments.

A celebration of her life was held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Oakley. In lieu of flow-

ers, donations may be made to The CaringBridge, The American Cancer Society or the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0049283 Title Order No. 09-8149053 Investor/Insurer No. 091570221 APN No. 035-740- 063-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/04/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: DENISE M. ROGERS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 03/04/2005 and recorded 03/09/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0079728-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/10/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4859 BAYSIDE WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $348,423.84.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 23/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3221357 08/21/2009, 08/28/- 2009, 09/04/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 21, 28, September 4, 2009

eral credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: INGA ROSENTHAL, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded 7/6/2007 as Instrument No. 20070194419 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 9/- 11/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 695 ASCOT COURT BRENTWOOD, California 94513- 0000 APN #: 018-410-034 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $700,356.65, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice.

Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ‘e2ÄÉ ETS Services, LLC Date: 8/17/- 2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730- 2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3203522 08/21/2009, 08/28/- 2009, 09/04/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 21, 28, September 4, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0063099 Title Order No. 08-8230269 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 033-420-020-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/14/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JON GARDELLA, A SINGLE MAN, dated 10/14/2005 and recorded 10/20/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0406408-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/17/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 53 GRAND CANYON CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CA, 945610000. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any

liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $609,709.21.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.

DATED: 09/17/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3235657 08/28/2009, 09/- 04/2009, 09/11/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0060746 Title Order No. 09-8179811 Investor/Insurer No. 324746253 APN No. 037-480- 056-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: ARTURO RUBIO, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 02/- 24/2006 and recorded 03/10/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0074141- 00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/- 24/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 35 PUFFIN CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication

of the Notice of Sale is $421,765.24. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 08/- 12/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3245722 09/04/2009, 09/11/- 2009, 09/18/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 2009

is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55.

ETS Services, LLC Date: 8/21/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3216104 08/- 28/2009, 09/04/2009, 09/11/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005508-00 The name of the business (es): RocGarden Located at: 5317 Neroly Road In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Laraine Rochelle Mefferd, 5317 Neroly Road, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: L. Rochelle Mefferd This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 3, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: August 3, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0038206 Title Order No. 09-8115638 Investor/Insurer No. 1702696105 APN No. 037- 480-110-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/02/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: MARGARITA HERNANDEZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 11/02/2006 and recorded 11/15/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0366284-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/17/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 11 SANDHILL CRANE COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 945611811. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $381,247.11.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of

the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 01/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3228782 08/28/2009, 09/04/- 2009, 09/11/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 28, September 4, 11, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006086-00 The name of the business (es): Celebration Fairies Located at: 622 Sundale Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kathy Morford, 622 Sundale Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/ A. Signature of registrant: Kathy Morford This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 26, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: August 26, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: September 4, 11,18, 25, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005835-00 The name of the business (es): Oakley Stove Located at: 3510 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lyle Schlosser and Aimme Schlosser, 376 Torrington Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wifel The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Lyle B. Schlosser This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 17, 2009 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: August 17, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005840-00 The name of the business (es): LA Villa Mexican Restaurant Located at: 6111 Bethel Island Road In: Bethel Island, CA 94511 Mailing: P.O. Box 472, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ruben Olivarez, #2228 Hill Street, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/27/01. Signature of registrant: Ruben Olivarez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 17, 2009 By: C. Sullivan, Deputy Expires: August 17, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jilliane Eulalia Guerrero Robillos, 4903 Union Mine Court, Antioch, CA 94531 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jilliane Eulalia Guerrero Robillos FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-1316 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jilliane Eulalia Guerrero Robillos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jilliane Eulalia Guerrero Robillos to Proposed Name: Jilliane Eulalia Guerrero 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any,

why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 9/18/09 Time: 9:00 a. m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS Date: August 10, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: Auhust 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005566-00 The name of the business (es): SKI AND RACE MARINE Located at: 43 MATISSE COURT In: OAKLEY, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JOHN DOHERTY, 43 MATISSE COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561.

This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/5/09 . Signature of registrant: JOHN DOHERTY This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 5, 2009 By: Jack R. Vincak, Deputy Expires: August 5, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005457-00 The name of the business (es): LM Bath and Body Products Located at: 303 Stratford Place In: Oakley, CA 94561, Mailing: 2063 Main Street, #183, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lucille McCrainey, 303 Stratford Place, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Lucille McCrainey This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: July 30, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: July 30, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006102-00 The name of the business (es): Airstars Mechanical Located at: 1305 Portsmouth Street In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Chad Lear, 1305 Portsmouth Street, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/25/09. Signature of registrant: Chad Lear This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 26, 2009 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: August 26, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: September 4, 11,18, 25, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005743-00 The name of the business (es): Gold Scissor’s Located at: 4532 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Maria Chavoya, 2610 Sunset Road, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Maria Chavoya This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 12, 2009 By: Jack R. Vincak, Deputy Expires: August 12, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-181344-C Loan No. 0713295334 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/29/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or fed-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-201586-C Loan No. 0359238622 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: MARGARITA HILL, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded 5/26/2005 as Instrument No. 20050189968-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:9/18/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 3025 PEAR STREET ANTIOCH, California 94509-0000 APN #: 076-404-005 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $316,785.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale

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ENTERTAINMENT OUT & ABOUT IN EAST COUNTY

To list an event, e-mail information to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. Post events anytime at www.thepress.net.

for an event that runs from 10 a.m.-noon.

All are welcome. For more information, call 925-634-6625 or 925-513-8606.

Saturday hours run from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Tickets are $7. For more information, call 925-432-7301.

Friday, Sept. 4 Delta Jazz Duo

Thursday, Sept. 10 Downtown Thursdays Car Show

American Legion Post 202

The Delta Jazz Duo performs jazz standards, bossas and originals from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Shutters Brasserie on Sunset Road and Elkins Way in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-516-4131 or visit www.deltajazztrio.com.

This week’s event features a display of cool wheels by car clubs from all over Contra Costa County, plus music, kid-friendly entertainment, arts and crafts, vendors and many activities. Visit www.brentwooddowntown.com for details. For information about showcasing your art or business, call Lyle at 925-634-3344 or e-mail lyle@brentwoodchamber.com.

Music

Tuesday, Sept. 8 House Blend The award-winning male quartet from Summerset in Brentwood will perform at the Summerset Orchards at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 925-240-9728.

Saturday, Sept. 12 Bella Sorella Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre invites you to hear the award-winning vocals of Bella Sorella, combining classical yet contemporary duets. Showtime is 8 p.m. and tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $10 for youths. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.elcampaniltheatre. com or call 925-757-9500.

Events Saturday, Sept. 5 Labyrinth Walk A winding design can soothe your mind, so head out to St. Anne Community Life Center, 2800 Camino Diablo Road in Byron,

Friday, Sept. 11 Oakley Almond Festival The City of Oakley celebrates the almond for the 20th straight year with a weekend festival featuring a parade, music, carnival, car show and much more. Tickets are $5 for general admission; $3 for children (5-12) and seniors. For more information, call 925-6251035 or visit www.oakleychamber.com.

Saturday, Sept. 12 Roar, Rumble & Ride The Discovery Bay Lions Club holds a new fundraiser – Roar, Rumble & Ride Motorcycle Poker Run – starting at the Discovery Bay Marina at 9 a.m. For more information, call Wes at 925-354-1062.

Bring all your neighbors and friends to a fundraising dance a Legion Hall, 757 First St. in Brentwood, from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. and dance to all kinds of music. Cocktails and food will be available for an additional charge. Tickets (available at the door) are $15 per single; $25 per couple.

Sunday, Sept. 13 Annual Community Family Barbeque The East Contra Costa County Historical Society holds its annual family barbecue at the museum, 3890 Sellers Ave. in Brentwood, from 2-5 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults; $10 for children 6-10. For more information and to purchase tickets, call Joyce at 925-634-7116 or Patrick at 925-634-9227.

Saturday, Sept. 19 Lions Turn 80 The Brentwood Lions Club celebrates its 80th anniversary at De Luna Ranch, 7540 Balfour Road, with cocktails, western barbecue, live entertainment and raffle prizes. Tickets are $25. Call Lion Maggie at 925-516-2506. RSVP

by Saturday, Sept. 12. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Shows

Seafood Festival The Pittsburg Seafood Festival promises two days of fun in the sun with boat races, art shows, petting zoo, an idol singing competition and, of course, delicious seafood.

Friday, Sept. 4 ‘Metamorphoses’ A modern telling of Ovid’s classic myths is

performed at the Allan E. Jones Performing Arts Center at Liberty High School Sept. 4, 5, 12 and 13 at 7 p.m., and Sept. 14 at 2 p.m.

Young children should not attend. Purchase tickets online at www.lhsplaymakers.com or by phone at 925-634-3521, ext. 5489.

Friday, Sept. 11 The Wiz’ The Brentwood Teen Theater presents the musical “The Wiz” at Resurrection Ministries in Brentwood through Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. (also at 3 p.m. on the 19th). For more information, call 925516-9009 or visit www.brentwoodteentheater. com.

‘The Outsiders’ Stage Right Conservatory Theatre presents “The Outsiders” on Sept. 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7 p.m., and Sept. 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center in Antioch. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for students and seniors; $5 for children. For more information, call 925-216-4613 or visit www.srctgrp.org.

Sunday, Sept. 13 ‘On Golden Pond’ The Vagabond Players present “On Golden Pond” at 2 p.m. (and Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m.) in Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre.

Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors; $10 for youth. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.elcampaniltheatre. com or call 925-757-9500.

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CALENDAR LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

Events Friday, Sept. 4 Wii Baseball Clinic Have fun and learn to play Wii sports at the Brentwood Community Center from 9:3011:30 a.m. in a low-impact and interactive class for older adults. The cost is $15. For more information or registration, call 925516-5444.

Brentwood Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive from 1-3 p.m. at Resurrection Ministries, 1275 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. Call 800-4483543 or visit www.helpsavealife.org to schedule an appointment. One donation can help save the lives of up to three people.

Saturday, Sept. 5 E-Waste Disposal Contra Costa Waste Services hosts a Free E-Waste Day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1300 Loveridge Road in Pittsburg. For more information, call 925-692-2224.

Oakley Kids Fishing Derby Join the Recreation Division for a free, fun-filled day of catch-and-release fishing. Children up to 17 can win prizes for the largest, smallest and most fish caught.

Registration starts at 8 a.m. Bring your own fishing poles; bait and lunch will be available. For more information, call 925625-7041.

Set a New World Record Come join the effort at Harvest Park Bowl from 1-7 p.m. to beat the world record for the most games bowled in one day. The cost is only $1 per game and $1 for shoe rental. For more information, call 925-5161221 or visit www.harvestparkbowl.com.

Scout Geology Badges Hey, scout leaders! Bring your pack, den, or troop ages 7 and up to Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch to earn their geology badges the fun and easy way.

Registration is required. For more information, call 925-327-2757.

Tuesday, Sept. 8 Dance Auditions Fabulous Feet Dance Studio is conducting signups for its 2009-10 dance teams. Kids 13 and older may sign up Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 810. For more information, call 925-634-4399 or e-mail fabulousfeetdance@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, Sept. 9 Bible Study

E-mail calendar listings to calendar@brentwoodpress.com one week prior to publication. Post your events anytime at www.thepress.net.

Thursday, Sept. 10 Oakley Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive from 1:30-7:30 p.m. at Laurel Ridge Community Church, 2459 Laurel Road in Oakley. Call 800-448-3543 or visit www. helpsavealife.org to schedule an appointment. One donation can help save the lives of up to three people.

An Evening Under the Stars East Contra Costa Republican Women Federation hold An Evening Under the Stars fundraiser in Discovery Bay at 6 p.m.

Appetizers, dinner, live entertainment and guest speakers are all part of this informative affair. Tickets are $30. For more information, location of event and to purchase tickets, call 925-634-7826.

Book Club Chats at Lunchtime The Oakley/Freedom Book Club will be reading “The Knife of Never Letting Go” by Patrick Ness and discussing it at the library from 11:30 a.m.-noon. Pick up a copy at the library.

For more information, call 925-625-2400.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group The group meets the second Thursday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Neighborhood Church in Brentwood and is designed for those who care for or know someone caring for a person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. No reservations are required for this free event.

For more information, call 925-513-7710.

Sign-ups Decorating with Photography Delta Women’s Connection hosts a luncheon at Nines restaurant on Tuesday, Sept.

15 starting at 11:30 a.m., featuring Jennifer Fink of Generations Photography. Learn how to create unique home décor through photography. Tickets are $19. Reservations are required by Monday, Sept. 7. For more information and tickets, call Dannette at 925-634-7540.

SeaWolves Swimming Registration for SeaWolves fall swimming program has begun. The program starts on Sept. 14. Discounts are available for early registration and payment. For more information, visit www.brentwoodseawolves.com.

Biddy Flag Tag

A unique interdenominational group for women in the Antioch/Brentwood area begins Sept. 9 at 9 a.m., studying the book of Acts through home-study questions, smallgroup participation, written commentaries and lectures. To sign up, call Alice at 925-7548795 or e-mail alleycrafts@hotmail.com.

Children 4-6 will have a ball playing Flag Tag! Equipment is supplied. The group meets in the morning for one hour per week starting Saturday, Sept. 26 at Bristow Middle School. For more information and to register, visit eMotion’s Web site, www. ci.brentwood.ca.us, by Sept. 18.

The Incredible Magic Hat Show

Be a Mentor

See Benny Bendini’s 20 quick-change characters plus comedy, magic and mime at 3 p.m. at the Antioch Library. The show is for kids 4 and older. For more information, call 925-757-9224 or visit www.ccclib.org.

The Contra Costa Seniors for Children invite you become a mentor and volunteer one hour per week with one elementary school student in need. Help enrich the lives of our children and save their future as well as ours.

For more information, call 925-229-2205.

Antioch Historical Society Museum The museum, located at 1500 W. Fourth St. in Antioch, showcases the rich history of Antioch and East Contra Costa County.

The museum is also home to the Antioch Sports Legends Program. Museum hours are Wednesday and Saturday from 1-4 p.m.

Special tours are available on request. Call 925-757-1326.

Brentwood Concert Band Looking for a place to explore your musical talents? The Brentwood Concert Band practices every Monday from 7-9 p.m. in Liberty High School’s band room. For more information, call Sue at 925-634-3411.

Delta Children’s Chorus Open auditions have started for students in

fourth grade and up for this new children’s chorus group. Rehearsals are held Thursday afternoons. For more information, call Alexis at 925-783-4147.

Oakley Library Youth Squad The Oakley Library is accepting applications for the Oakley Library Teen Advisory Group.

Middle-school teens from Delta Vista and O’Hara Park schools are needed. A ninemonth commitment is required and hours count toward community service. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

Fall Preschool Classes Registration for the Fall Preschool Classes for kids 3-5 is underway at Antioch’s Nick Rodriguez Community Center and Prewett Family Park & Center. Morning and afternoon classes are available. For more information, call 925-779-7070, ext. 0.

Hospice Volunteers Needed Those interested in volunteering in the Antioch, Brentwood, Discovery Bay, Oakley or Pittsburg area may sign up for an informal session to learn about the volunteer opportunities offered by Hospice of the East Bay. For more information, call 925-887-5678 or e-mail volunteers@hospiceeastbay.org.

On the Horizon Bingo Night St. Anthony Columbiettes and Knights of Columbus Council 10414 host a bingo night and tri-tip dinner on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. in St. Anthony’s Parish Hall in Oakley.

The group meets every second Saturday of the month.

Rummage Sale & Pancake Breakfast Krey Elementary School, 190 Crawford Drive in Brentwood, hosts a rummage and pancake breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 8 a.m.-noon. More than 30 sellers will offer new and used items to help the school.

Stitchin’ Saturdays at the Oakley Library Learn to knit or crochet a simple project or bring one you’re working on to the Oakley Library on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m.noon. Beginners and experienced stitchers alike are welcome. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

Wii Boxing Clinic Have fun and learn to play Wii sports at the Brentwood Community Center on Friday, Sept. 18 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in a lowimpact and interactive class for older adults.

The cost is $15. For more information or registration, call 925-516-5444.

Brentwood Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive on Friday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Summerset Orchards, 770 Centennial Place in Brentwood. Call Jan at 925-634-6009 to schedule an appointment. One donation can help save the lives of up to three people.

Brentwood Chamber Golf Tournament The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in its 15th annual golf tournament at Roddy Ranch in Antioch on Friday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. For more information, call 925-634-3344.

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