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Patriotism rolls in Rivertown

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It took a lot of wrangling and hoping, but this year, Rivertown once again played host to a patriotic Antioch tradition – the Fourth of July parade.

On Monday morning, about 4,000 people flocked to Second Street as the parade returned to Antioch’s historic downtown area after a year at Somersville Towne Center. It was a fitting tribute to America’s birthday, as members of veterans’ groups and several packs of Boy Scout troops marched proudly down the parade route.

Walter Ruehlig, an Antioch Unified School District board member, was one of the main organizers of the volunteermanaged event, along with Allen Payton, Louise Green and Lori Chalifoux and the Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch.

“We’ll build from here,” Ruehlig said. “I think this crowd will be back next year because they had such a good time. It probably exceeded their expectations.”

The annual celebration named after Brentwood’s top crop has a long and intriguing history.

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Haven of compassion Photo by Justin Lafferty

Classic vehicles driven by members of the Sons of Italy glide down Second Street in Antioch’s Fourth of July Parade.

Ruehlig said that organizers are already looking forward to answering the big question on everyone’s mind: will there be fireworks next time?

He noted that the planners of this year’s event have been brainstorming ways to add firepower to the 2012 installment.

The main stumbling block is the price of the explosives, which

Ruehlig said cost $1,000 per minute – prohibitively expensive this time around.

Ruehlig dressed the part for an Independence Day bash – wearing patriotic sunglasses, a stars-and-stripes hat, a shirt emblazoned with a bald eagle and American-flag-patterned pants.

He wasn’t alone. Many others, not just participants, came out

wearing their red, white and blue best.

Much like Antioch’s Memorial Day celebration, there was no shortage of thunder.

Motorcycle groups such as the American Legion Riders and the Patriot Sentinel Riders rumbled down Second Street, many deco-

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Casting a cautious eye toward the future, the Antioch City Council last week passed its $34.5 million general fund budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Following negotiations with employee unions plus austerity measures, Antioch officials were pleased that they bought a bit of breathing room. They were able to chip away at a general fund deficit spending amount that a few months ago totaled more than $1 million, reducing it to a little more than $300,000 for the 2011-12 fiscal year.

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“ It wasn’t 180 days ago that we were looking bankruptcy right in the face. Although the pressure valve has been released some, 2013 is no joke.

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City Councilman Brian Kalinowski As revenues dropped sharply following the housing crisis, Antioch has worked to get its expenses in line, but the process has been painful.

Currently, 145 city positions are vacant – a 36-percent vacancy rate, according to City Manager Jim Jakel.

Employees have also taken volun-

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tary, as well as negotiated, pay cuts.

“It’s pretty remarkable to be in this position,” Jakel said. “Just a few years ago, we had revenues of $47 million and we now have revenues of $33 million. We’re getting close.

There’s still some work to be done.”

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Budget OK for now, but trouble later

by Justin Lafferty

A new animal rescue and adoption center will ease the burden on Antioch’s overtaxed shelter. Page 4A

bers expressed relief as the budget was passed. Jakel outlined several successes in the draft budget, such as significant savings in liability insurance and workers compensation.

In the upcoming fiscal year, the city will also see a savings of roughly $500,000 from employees paying into their pension. The city will also continue to not carry earthquake insurance, saving roughly $150,000.

However, projections don’t look as rosy for the budget for 201213, when the concessions made with some employees’ unions expire and pay raises are due. Right now, Ansee Budget page 26A

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Firehouse to help rescued pets

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

When the new Fire Station 93 opens on O’Hara Avenue later this summer, the old station on Second Street won’t be vacant for long. The Oakley City Council has directed staff to enter a lease agreement with Homeless Animals’ Lifeline Organization (HALO).

“We are so excited, of course, but nothing is in writing yet,” said HALO President Tamara Reed. “This is such a wonderful opportunity to be able to use the fire station as a place to house our rescued dogs and cats until we find loving homes for them. This will be our first base location since we started 13 years ago.”

HALO is an East County nonprofit that rescues dogs and cats from shelters before they are euthanized. HALO volunteers open up their homes as foster families to these animals until someone adopts them.

Last year, HALO adopted out 449 dogs and 237 cats. Dogs and cats in the care of volunteers are groomed, receive medical treatment and are taught to socialize with other animals. According to HALO’s proposal, the organization will renovate the firehouse into an adoption center to better serve the public.

Last week, the Oakley City Council directed staff to draft a lease agreement to allow HALO to set up operations at the firehouse. The final terms of the agreement have not been ironed out, but HALO is expected

to pay about $100 per month for 18 months.

The decision was particularly important to Councilwoman Pat Anderson, who adopted a Labrador puppy from HALO months after her dog was struck by a car and died.

“I wasn’t going to do dogs again,” said Anderson. “But my neighbor said, ‘You need to go see Joyce at HALO’. (The dog) is doing just fine. He saved me. And so did you (Joyce) save me. I certainly support this.”

Joyce Sanderson, HALO’s dogs adoption manager, has been volunteering with the organization since the beginning. She estimates that 4,000 dogs have passed through her home over the years. Sanderson is preparing to retire from HALO, so she asked the council to consider HALO’s proposal to transform the fire station into a state-of-theart cat and dog adoption center.

While HALO focuses on finding loving homes for animal companions, the program also does community outreach. HALO offers Angel Ears, a program that allows children to read to therapy dogs – an experience that improves the child’s confidence and self esteem. HALO also recently launched Pets for Vets, a program that adopts dogs and cats to veterans for free. Reed would also like to create a youth outreach program, K-9 Connection, that would allow troubled teens the opportunity to work with dogs and cats and learn leadership skills and responsibility.

“We love the animals, we love the people and we want to help the local residents,” Sanderson said.

Vice Mayor Kevin Romick said he

supported the partnership between HALO and the city because HALO’s proposal presented a unique opportunity to enhance the city’s motto to “A Place for Families and Pets in the Heart of the Delta.”

Reed initially came to Oakley staff with a proposal to move into the portables on the Moura Property on O’Hara Avenue, but HALO’s mission didn’t quite fit what the city was looking for at that location; however, staff kept HALO in mind when considering what to do with the fire station. According to the Downtown Specific Plan, the land surrounding the fire station will eventually be used for parking, but until significant progress is made on downtown renovations, the building would remain vacant. While Reed and her army of volunteers know the arrangement will be temporary, they’re excited about the possibilities.

Some of Reed’s ideas include offering a mobile veterinary clinic for low-cost vaccinations, spaying and neutering and dog and puppy training classes. The clinic could also work with the city to transform the grassy area adjacent to the fire house into a public dog park.

“Once we sign the lease agreement, it won’t take us long to get things ready,” said Reed. “And soon we’ll be able to find good homes for more abandoned cats and dogs in East County.”

For more information about HALO, visit www.eccchalo.org.

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Cleanup slated for Saturday The Antioch Police Department is excited to announce the next installment of the Neighborhood Cleanup Program.

The event will occur on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers should report to the City Hall parking lot, 212 H St. in Antioch.

Volunteers will receive instructions and the equipment necessary to accomplish the goal.

The targeted area is within walking distance.

Excluding inclement weather, future Neighborhood Cleanup events are scheduled for the first Saturday of every month and the locations will be announced in advance.

This is a collaborative community effort which involves active participation from United Citizens for Better Neighborhoods (UCBN), community volunteers, the Antioch Police Department Crime Prevention Commission, the Neighborhood Watch Program and the Public Works Department.

The City of Antioch Neighborhood Cleanup program is not just for residential neighborhoods. It is a program that will change venues on a monthly basis and it will include business and commercial areas as well. Neighborhoods that are free of trash and refuse are inviting, and a clean community instills a sense of community pride.

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Furry friends find Safe Haven in Antioch

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Sometimes the best ideas are born of the simplest desires. To Delta Animals Safe Haven (DASH) President Rick Stirrat, the idea was simple: create a cooperative animal rescue and adoption center to augment the overburdened Antioch Animal Shelter, and bring down the euthanasia rate for animals in East County.

“The idea for DASH grew out of animal advocates who began meeting when Antioch’s budget got shot and funding for Animal Services (which runs the Antioch shelter) were so severely cut,” said Stirrat.

“So we were meeting with HALO (Homeless Animals’ Lifeline Organization) and HARP (Homeless Animals Response Program) to come up with some fundraising ideas. And it was frustrating because every idea became so complicated. So I finally said: if we’re not going to do this, what do we want to do? And someone immediately said we want a no-kill shelter. And we took it from there.”

So with a goal in mind, Stirrat and other volunteers as well as representatives from HALO and HARP began fine-tuning their plan. The result was a cooperative rescue and adoption center in the Delta region where animals can be brought, and if necessary housed, for the remainder of their lives.

Think Tony LaRussa’s Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) on a smaller scale.

“In my vision, when I model DASH, it’s very much like that,” said Stirrat, a longtime ARF volunteer. “Our primary mission is still about helping the Antioch shelter and lowering their kill numbers. But our idea is also to have a facility. No rescue groups out here have that.

They’re all (working curbside at) PetSmart or Trader

One of the goals of the Delta Animals Safe Haven organization is to find rescue animals – like these smiling pooches – permanent homes in the community.

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Joe’s. No one but Antioch has a center where you can go to meet the animal.”

With an estimate cost of $200,000 annually to run their vision, Stirrat and his board plan to leave no stone unturned when it comes to funding opportunities, including looking into grants and raising seed money. Stirrat understands that the success of DASH will ultimately be tied the cooperative end of the project. Garnering food, supplies and even a facility through their efforts are all part of the vision and overall business plan.

“Anything that is cooperative is about people pulling their resources and buying power and leveraging that into first and foremost creating the shelter,” said Stirrat.

Thinking About a Short Sale or Foreclosure?

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by Joan Grimes, Esq. Before you consider a short sale or foreclosure, here is the law you should know.

First, there are two types of debts. They are unsecured and secured. Unsecured debt is the bare promise to pay. The most common form is credit card debt. Secured debt, on the other hand, has two parts.

The first part is the bare promise to pay which on a car loan or real estate loan is the Promissory Note. What makes secured debt different than unsecured debt is the security given by the borrower to ensure the promise is kept. This security on real property is called a Deed of Trust.

Second, on real estate loans, there are two different types of promises to pay. Non-Recourse or Recourse. A Non-recourse loans is (1) the loan or loans obtained to purchase a 1-4 unit property in which the borrower occupies at least one unit or (2) seller carry back. Everything else is recourse debt i.e. the refinance of the real property, lines of credit, the loan or loans used to purchase a rental property.

Third, personal liability depends on whether you do a short sale or foreclosure and whether you have a non-recourse or recourse debt. If you do a short sale, you can have personal liability unless it is waived by the lender. Effective January 1, 2011, on a first deed of trust on a 1-4 unit property, the lender should be agreeing to waive any deficiency in a short sale in accordance with SB 931, but you will need to make sure the correct language is in the settlement letter. If a property is foreclosed in a non-judicial trustee sale, you will not have any personal liability as to the loan that is foreclosed on because California is an anti-deficiency state i.e. the lender waives its right to come after you on the loan that they foreclosed on. However, if there are junior liens to the foreclosing lien, they will have the right to sue you after the foreclosure if the junior lien(s) are recourse loans. These loans are called “sold

out” junior i.e. they lost their lien, but they still have the promise to pay and thus have the right to sue you on the promissory note.

Fourth, in every short sale or foreclosure, there are tax implications. The IRS wants to know two things.

(1) Did you make any money on the deal and (2) Did you borrow any money which was not repaid. If you made money on the deal including taking out cash to buy another house, buy a car, pay off credit card, you may have gain. If you borrowed money which is not repaid either through a short sale or foreclosure, you may Cancellation of Debt Income (“CODI”). There are exceptions to the CODI, but you should “know” not “think” the tax implications before a short sale or foreclosure.

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“Another goal is to have an in-house veterinarian who will provide services to rescue groups at nonprofit rates.

Every rescue group’s vet bills are always the biggest expense.

“By saving money we are able to save more animals and the same for the city (Antioch). The city saves money and that’s where it becomes a cooperative. We know we have a lot of mountains to climb, but we are garnering a lot of support. We’ve very excited.”

For more information or volunteer opportunities, call 925-219-0151, e-mail deltadash@att.net or visit www.deltaanimalssafehaven.org.

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The times they are a-changin’ I lost $12 the other day. I know: that’s not much money, but it really bothered me. I had given a $20 bill to my son for a couple of Wetzel’s Pretzels and he dutifully handed over all the change.

I stuffed it into my pocket and went on with my day.

HANGIN’ IN A couple hours later I picked up my HERE 18-year-old daughter from the Antioch Waterpark. She got a summer job there but is still in the process of learning how to drive, so when I pulled up to the curb VICKI I hopped out so she MCKENNA could drive home. I reluctantly got into the passenger seat, which I have recently renamed The Chair of Doom, and handed her the keys. I’m also teaching my 16-year-old son how to drive, so you can imagine the stress I’m under. Thank God the BevMo Nickel Sale is on right now.

I believe it was during this swap that the aforementioned missing $12 escaped from my pocket. When I arrived home, still under the impression that I had it tucked safely in my pocket, I decided to put it into my wallet. Plunging my hand into my pocket, I felt only some coins. I checked the other pocket.

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I casually searched around the kitchen, not panicking just yet. I checked drawers and the usual spots where I put things of importance like reading glasses and car keys – but no money. I checked my wallet, already sure it wasn’t there, but looked anyway, and a few minutes later I checked again. My frenzy was beginning to spiral. ”Kids! Have you seen any money lying around? I think I lost that twelve dollars you gave me, Ryan.”

“No, Mom. I gave it back to you, remember?” I was already on my way to the garage to search the floor of my car. I checked my pockets again. Then it hit me; the Waterpark! It must have slipped out of my pocket when I got out so Mary could drive! Could it still be there? I asked my son if he wanted to drive me over and look. Of course he did. Yes people, we are talking about 12 lousy dollars! Is this a sign of senility?

My big gas hog of an SUV probably bumped the cost to $12 just to drive there!

Into the Chair of Doom I went. A few terrorizing minutes later we were there and I hopped out, scouring the gutter and street – but of course, no wad of bills lying about. Let’s face it: with all the kids and people coming and going, what were the odds that it was still there?

“It’s not here,” I said sadly, getting back in the car.

My son didn’t care. “Can I get some food at Taco Bell?” he asked.

Rats! I could have used the $12 for his food.

Once home, I continued searching the same spots over and over like a fly repeating its flight pattern again and again. I actually thought the money might miraculously appear, but it didn’t.

I needed to stop the madness and move on with my life. I wracked my brain trying to reconstruct the chain of events that followed right after Ryan handed me the money, but concluded that the money was most likely now in the hands of a giddy 7-year-old buying chili cheese nachos at the Waterpark snack bar.

With my money!

That night I fell asleep thinking about it, and the next day woke up thinking about it. I almost had to seek counseling! Thankfully with each day I’m coping with the loss of that money and still hold out hope that one day it’ll turn up in a laundry hamper or under the couch, nestled in a dust ball.

I’m a lot more careful with my money now, since I nearly suffered a nervous breakdown over this – and no, this is not some pathetic attempt to get people to send me 12 dollars … though that sure would make me feel better.

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Time trekker gets misty at Yosemite There is no ordinary light here; no ordinary marking of time. You feel it most acutely at dawn and dusk, when in midsummer the sun rises as late as it sets early. The horizons in this place are outlined by granite walls thousands of feet tall. You must look way up to see TAKE IT the sky.

The last morning UTSIDE star had been washed from the east two hours before I began my climb to Yosemite’s Vernal and Nevada falls. The sun was up, but something was blocking it from view, something standing GER 4,800 feet above the ERICKSON valley floor: the fortress of granite called Half Dome, its sheer face still stained with the blue-grey of twilight.

The stillness was eerie. Most of the hikers, climbers, campers and tourists that crowded the valley’s 7 square miles were still asleep. The scavenging bears had retreated from parking lots and campsites and were headed for the sanctuary of Tenaya Canyon and the trees below Ribbon Fall, far from the distressing two-legged creatures.

As I hoisted myself up the trail skirting the Merced River’s perpetual thunder, I was struck by how Yosemite puts large matters into perspective. The scale of this place is measured not only in space – in the loft and mass of its walls of stone and daring

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From the top of Vernal Fall at Yosemite National Park, hikers (lower left) can be seen running the drenching gauntlet of the Mist Trail. plummet of its waterfalls. It’s measured not only in the canyon-carving force of its rivers.

The scale of this place is measured in time: 15 million years ago the Merced was a mere creek zigzagging through a shallow valley half its present elevation. As 10 million years passed, the Sierra’s granite backbone drove upward and the Merced engraved a V-shaped valley. Half Dome rose to 5,000 of its present 8,800-foot mark.

In the chill of dawn, as the shadow of the valley’s south walls rappelled down the north walls across a mile of space, I tried to picture the next chapter of Yosemite’s tale. A million and a half years ago, a river of ice filled this valley to the brim. As the millennia unfolded and the glacier retreated, it sculpted the battleship prow and pilothouse of Washington Column and North Dome, chiseled a slit beside Yosemite Point that

would become the spout of the tallest waterfall on the continent.

I closed my eyes and fast-forwarded to 12,000 B.C., to a Yosemite I would still not recognize. Half Dome had grinded skyward to its present level, but the valley was deep underwater. And I was standing on the residue of the silt that filled the bottom of that lake: the valley floor of A.D. 2011.

My existence had been put in perspective, but so had Yosemite’s. Sure, I’d lived a paltry 61 of the valley’s 15 million years on earth. A wisp. But wasn’t Yosemite’s paltry 15 million of earth’s 4½ billion a wisp?

I came to the Vernal Bridge and watched the river, like time, race beneath my feet – like time, inch beneath my feet.

But earth was rotating beneath sun; day was in relentless ascent. Pressed for time, I hadn’t the luxury of meditating on the nature of Time. If you target Yosemite’s Mist Trail between Memorial Day and Labor Day – vacation time, tourist time – you start early.

I struck upward and eastward, where the solar fountain was spraying an aura of palest gold behind the silhouette of redwoods on the fall’s rim. Only a handful of hikers, some bound for Half Dome’s famed perch, joined in the ascent.

When I reached the trail’s first granite stair, it was clear that the winter and spring of 2010-11 had created a snarling beast.

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The tip of a colossal granite iceberg, Half Dome towers 4,800 feet above the floor of Yosemite Valley.

these high places of the world. Droplets had converged with trickles; trickles with rivulets; rivulets with streams; streams with creeks; creeks with rivers in a crescendo of mass and momentum. The Merced was set on full boil.

It was my fourth trip up the Mist Trail, a mile and a quarter of tall, steep and slippery granite steps to Vernal Fall; a further 2 miles to Nevada Fall. Now, in 2011, I watched in awe as the Sierra’s winter melt rocketed down the riverbed, ricocheted off boulders like sparks in a foundry, fumed like steam off a kettle. The Mist Trail had morphed into the Suffocating Torrential Downpour Trail. I donned my poncho. This climb was idiotic enough to be really appealing.

Like a kid in a splash park I giggled and groaned my way up to the sun-dried sanctuary of the top. Along the way, rainbows exploded through sheets of windwhipped spray. Just below Vernal’s broad

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launching ramp, up close and personal, the fall was barely visible through the monsoon of moisture; my thoughts barely audible through the barrage of water – tons per second – slamming onto the rocks below.

It wasn’t till later that day atop Glacier Point, as I gazed far down across Illilouette Gorge to the falls I’d climbed, that I came full circle. From stillness to stillness. The noise of Vernal and Nevada failed to carry up here; the voice of the river of time had fallen silent.

I sat on the warm granite 3,200 feet above the valley floor and closed my eyes; felt the past and future fall off me like a garment. I existed in the naked now, the now of rock and water and the consciousness to know them.

I opened my eyes and time flooded back into the cosmos. Another world was calling, a world of obligations, deadlines, the tick of clocks. But a world of memories – good ones.

I gave the valley, spread beneath me like a banquet table, one last taste.

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If you have a Citibank loan, I have some encouraging news for you if you are considering a short sale. Citibank has come a LONG way over the past several years in regards to how they view short sales. They used to be quite difficult to work with, but that is changing rapidly. Like many lenders, they have a new attitude in regards to short sales, and they are staffing up, reaching out to borrowers, and even offering financial incentives. [Warning: Most of the good news I’m about to share with you mostly only applies to loans owned by Citibank. If they are simply servicing the loan for someone else, you may still have a battle on your hands.]

They have staffed up and streamlined their data collection process so they are losing less documents. In 2009, it was taking 120 days on average to close a short sale. But that figure has dropped to 83 days. Part of the change is that in the past the homeowner was the one pushing for the short sale, and Citibank was the one playing coy. Now, they are the ones reaching out to the homeowner

to suggest and assist with a short sale if their loan mod attempts are not successful.

Citibank has also started offering incentives to certain homeowners in distress.

In 2009 they were averaging about $1,500. In 2010 that rose to about $4,000. And so far in 2011 the average is an eye-popping $12,000!

The incentive is on a case-by-case basis and is predicated on the homeowner’s financial situation and other factors.

So if you have a Citibank first or second loan, and a short sale is your next best option, the processing of your short sale should be much improved. And if your loan is a true Citibank loan, meaning they aren’t just servicing the loan, you may have a nice payday at the end of the transaction! Call me if you have a Citibank loan and want to discuss your options.

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by Samie Hartley

Jillian Butler recently received a $10,000 scholarship from “Beach Blanket Babylon,” which she’ll use toward her education at the Boston Conservatory in the fall.

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Jillian Butler’s dream of attending the Boston Conservatory to study musical theater is now a reality, as the 2011 Liberty grad recently picked up a $10,000 scholarship from “Beach Blanket Babylon.”

Each year the San Francisco production of “Beach Blanket Babylon,” the world’s longest-running musical revue, awards three scholarships through its Steve Silver Foundation Scholarship for the Arts program to an aspiring singer, dancer and actor. Butler wowed a panel of local celebrity judges with performances of Broadway standards such “I’m Not Afraid of Anything” from “Songs For a New World,” “Mama Who Bore Me” from “Spring Awakening” and “The Phantom of the Opera” from the show of the same name.

“I couldn’t believe it when they flipped the check and I saw my name,” Butler said. “I’m just so grateful. I was either going to UCLA or Boston Conservatory, and the only thing standing in my way of going to Boston was finances. So with this scholarship, I’ll be able to go to my dream school – and I couldn’t be more excited.”

Her role models include “Wicked” stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth plus her idol Sutton Foster, who won the award for Leading Role in a Musical at this year’s Tony Awards, celebrating Broadway’s best, for “Anything Goes.” Butler had the chance to meet Foster and was encouraged by how downto-earth and kind Foster is – sharing tips and tricks about the trade.

Four years at Boston Conservatory is part of Butler’s strategy for following her dreams to Broadway. Once she completes her education, she’d like to move to New York and pursue a career in musical theater. Her dreams of performing on Broadway were inspired by her first taste of musical theater when she performed in Excelsior Middle School’s production of “The Music Man.” That was it for Butler; she’d caught the acting bug. In addition to participating in school productions, Butler also attends workshops and drama camps to better understand the art of live performance.

While some dream of performing on Broadway for fame and fortune, Butler has a different perspective. “Fame is not important to me,” she said. “Musical theater and performing are my passion. I want to be able to connect with an audience and share a story with them each night. That’s what’s special about musical theater. Every night is slightly different than the night before, so each performance is special to each audience. It’s a magical experience.”

The Discovery Bay resident, who leaves for Boston in August, said she can’t imagine doing anything other than performing, so she plans to take her higher education seriously.

While she’s excited to join the small and closeknit arts community at Boston Conservatory, she knows the competition will be thick, but she’s looking forward to the challenge.

“I would love to be a part of a Broadway show,” Butler said. “I don’t have to be the lead, but just to be a part of a show like that would be the most amazing thing. I know it’s going to be tough, but I know I can do it. Studying at the Boston Conservatory is going to be demanding mentally and physically, but this is my dream and I’m going to do whatever it takes.”

Photo courtesy of “Beach Blanket Babylon”

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First grade Rylie Alvies, Nicholas Barefield, Kendall Brooks, Morgan Colvin, Russel Cristobal, Sean Hayes, Jackson Kadlec, Vasilios Karadais, Jaden Kidd, Jacob King, Rebecca Lee, Jemiya Martin, Matthew Pedersen, Jeremy Van Hatten, Casey Veuve and Jace Wilson.

Second grade Isabel Campsey, Breanna Cruz, Sean Currie, Ahniesty Fite, Alicia Gehrer, Jenna Hansz, Rory Marawala, Alex Mechelhoff, Jasmine Mendoza, Abella Ramirez, Megan Ramirez and Jessica Williams.

Third grade Andrew Baca, Liliana Contreras, Randall Fabro, Olivia Greenway, Nathan Kim, Gabrielle Koch, William Melendez, Elias Moniz, Viktor Ochoa Aragon, Alexander Panela, Gianna Papini, Dawn Poulsen, Junshi Qiao, Jacob Schrader and McKayla Valdez.

Fourth grade Christopher Azevedo, Dwane Belluno, Xiana Beshears, Romeo DeLuna, Colin Elm, Hunter Hansen, Skylar Jaromay, Zackary Kennedy, Xaeven Kvenild, Justin Lane, Alijah Mejia, Jacob Nabas, Sarah Niemeier, Gian Sanghera, Christopher Shahin, Nicholas Soto, Daniel Starick and Chasen Tiller.

Fifth grade Domineko Altman, Adriana Belluno, Daniel Delcampo, Vicente Diaz, Taghrid Halloum, Shaylee Hanson, Taylor Hopkins, Adrian Jackson, Cameron Jamison, Ashlyn Lane, Lauren Marquez, Lia Milam, Audrey Nolan Smith and Drew Palmer.

GOLDEN CIRCLE Fourth grade Dalilah Annotti Izumi, Isabella Cristobal, Giavonna Crupi, Nesta Dugbartey, William Haynes, Hunter Karbowski, Justin Mazzola, Juliana Zepeda Lopez, Christian Alfsen, Alexis Bosler, Olivia Bustos, Claire Finn, Sophia Ghiozzi, Alexis Misquez, Sarah Niemeier, Sarah Packer, Emily Roberts, Sandra Cook, Morgan Hess, Cameron Kirk, Emily MacDonald, Emma Marquez, Kendyll McHenry, Amanda Nelson, Tre Pedreira, Garrett Pratt, Mathew Teague, Faith Williams, Emma Finn, Isabella Carpenetti, Maarya Haq, Lexi Harlow, Jesse Mendoza, Vaughan Treichelt and Randolf Gabriell.

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by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors (BoS) will head back to the bargaining table next week to review – and possibly approve – a new supervisorial redistricting map for the county.

Every 10 years as dictated by the federal census, electoral districts are required to redraw their boundaries to accommodate changes and/or growth in population.

Following a series of community workshops and public comment periods, the BoS pared down its choices on June 28 to include three possibilities.

County staff was instructed to bring those three maps back to the board on July 12 with some revisions. “This is my first time doing this,� said Patrick Roche, Contra Costa County project planner. “And it’s definitely challenging because there are, as you can imagine, many ways to draw a map. But we’re working on it and we fully appreciate how important this is for the board. It’s coming along.�

Of the 13 original concepts and proposals, the supervisors agreed to further consider options six, nine and 12.

Concept six is a hybrid of District 1 Supervisor John Goia’s original map proposal, and meets the BoS guidelines that include maintaining each district’s population within 5 percent of the others and avoiding splitting communities and cities where possible. Concept six would give Goia the incorporated cities of El Cerrito, Pinole, Richmond

and San Pablo and its surrounding unincorporated areas as well.

Map nine was first proposed by District 2 Supervisor Gayle Uilkema and modified by District 3 Supervisor Mary Piepho. “The number-one thing we’ve been hearing is that people want to keep the cities whole,� said Piepho. “And I think that is very important. This proposal (with some amendments) does that. It would essentially shrink my district and put all of Walnut Creek in District 2 and leave Alamo and San Ramon intact. It also puts Bay Point in District 4 (Supervisor Karen Mitchoff).�

Proposal 12 was Mitchoff’s recommendation, and amended to adjust where the district line splits through Walnut Creek. “They’re trying to get it down to two districts,� said Roche. The current boundaries, set after the 2000 Census, split Walnut Creek three ways.

Roche and his staff look for a few key items when putting together maps, including hitting the 5-percent population target, distribution of ethnic and racial demographics, and maintaining communities of interest, compactness and geographic cohesiveness.

When the board reconvenes on July 12, staff will present the three maps for review by the supervisors, who can either agree on one option or send it back to the drawing board. Either way, said Roche, the plan is to complete the process by Oct. 31.

To view the redistricting proposals, go online at www.ccredistricting.com.

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Kids on the Knightsen 4-H float, top left, wave their miniature American flags at Antioch’s Fourth of July parade. Bottom right, American Legion Riders thunder through the Antioch Fourth of July Parade on Monday. Top right, vehicles from the local low-rider club Luxurious Nor-Cal roll down Second Street during the Antioch Fourth of July parade.

Patriotism from page 1A rated in the stars and stripes or brandishing Old Glory.

“This year’s event was a tremendous success, given the fact that it’s all volunteer-based,” Mayor Jim Davis said.

“Fourth of July has always been an important event in the city of Antioch and we’re happy to have it back this year.”

Several walks of life participated in this year’s parade. A bugler from the Sons of Italy rode in a classic car playing “That’s Amore.” Also augmenting the event’s diversity were the Knights of Columbus, the Islamic Center of East County and Knightsen 4-H. Another of the parade’s highlights were floats from local dance groups such as Dancers Elite and Melody’s Dance Studio. At each intersection along Second Street, the dancers stopped and performed to delighted crowds.

Toward the end, one of the more popular participants was the procession of low-rider-style classic vehicles from the Antioch-based Luxurious Nor-Cal car club. Their sharp paint jobs and entertaining suspensions were a big hit.

“It was just fun to come out and bring all the cars out,” Luxurious NorCal President Tone Cuevas said. “It’s a good feeling to come back out – and we’ll be back next year.”

Dancers Elite took home the Mayor’s Award for Best Patriotic Music Performance. East County Military Families earned the award for Best Patriotic Float.

American Legion Post 161 was named the Best Patriotic Club. The Sons of Italy claimed the award for the Best Patriotic Cultural Group and Boy Scout Troop 151 earned the title of Best Patriotic Scout Troop.

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by Dr. Rick Rogers As superintendent of the Oakley Union Elementary School District, almost daily I receive numerous updates and editorials from various education-related organizations reporting UEST on events in OMMENT Sacramento.

Most that I have recently received have been focused on the status of the state budget.

Shortly after the legislature passed the budget for a second time I received the following editorial from EdBrief, an online education resource. I found it one of the most interesting commentaries on the current state of politics. Having been involved in the collective bargaining process for nearly 30 years, it really resonated with me. In addition, I found their opinion so thought provoking I wanted to share it outside the usual

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education sector. “‘Irrelevant Opposition – A Loss for Democracy’ “This week, California’s Democratic legislators rammed through the process on party-line votes, and swiftly approved a supposedly ‘balanced’ state budget.

Governor Brown – a Democrat who two weeks ago vetoed a previous Democratic budget – has indicated that he will sign this new budget package, since this time he helped forge the plan.

Not involved in the budget discussion-making are the Republicans, who have been completely sidelined after months of ‘negotiations’ behind closed doors, which included considerable enticement by Governor Brown.

“No one should be surprised by the Governor’s failure to reach a bipartisan agreement despite his tireless effort. The political climate, both in Sacramento and across the nation, is not conducive to give and take. Compromise – an essential

LETTERS Historical dwelling falls on Hard times Editor: It’s probably safe to say if you asked a majority of Antioch residents who Roswell Butler Hard was they would have no idea. In fact, Mr. Hard was one of the most influential and, by some accounts, most powerful figures in Antioch’s early history. He was a county supervisor, county sheriff and the first mayor of Antioch.

In 1869 Mr. Hard constructed a two-story brick home for himself and his wife on First Street in Antioch. It was described in the newspapers as one of the most beautiful and costly homes in the county. The home was constructed entirely of brick manufactured in Antioch. It served as the meeting place

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component in any smoothly-functioning multiparty democratic system – has become a dirty word. An attitude of ‘if you are not with us, then you are against us’ now runs deep through our political fiber. Never mind that the imposition of a solution crafted by a one-sided point of view only gives rise to tyranny, and weakens democratic institutions.

“In our current poisonous political environment, moderation is frowned upon, and a willingness to listen to a different point of view is considered a weakness of character. When reaching compromise for greater public benefit is labeled as a betrayal or a sell-out, it is no wonder that logic and rationality fail to prevail.

“Now one would think that the elders in California’s Republican party might see an advantage in promoting a compromise on a budget deal – in a way that would allow the Republican legislative minority to help determine how the new revenues would be generated, as well as how the

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for the first City Council in the newly incorporated City of Antioch. Later the home became the first property in Antioch to be listed on both the State and Federal Registry of Historic Sites.

In 1979 the property was purchased by the Antioch Redevelopment Agency.

Over the years it has sat empty and been allowed to deteriorate to its present dilapidated state. Due to poor security it has been vandalized and is frequently occupied by vagrants. At present the property has become both a legal and financial liability to the City of Antioch.

In 2009 a group of concerned Antioch citizens formed the Friends of Roswell Butler Hard House. It is a 501c3 nonprofit registered with the State of California. Our mission is to work for the preservation and restoration of the Hard house. The group includes the former city engineer and a former City Council member as well as people with project management and fundraising skills.

After almost a year of research, planning and meetings, we presented our plan to the City Council in May of 2010. The proposal was that the city would sell the property to the nonprofit for a nominal fee, at which time the group would assume legal and financial responsibility for the home.

Our restoration plan was based on a study prepared for the city in 1991 by a San Francisco architectural firm.

The planned uses included converting the upper floor to offices to help defray upkeep costs with the ground floor restored to its original appearance. When completed, it would be open for tours and available to the city and community

necessary budget reductions would be applied, and critical (but still fledgling) economic recovery would be preserved.

“Instead the Republican leadership has allowed their party to be sidelined by barely participating in the budget process, leaving it to the Democratic legislature and Governor to impose their will.

“The new state budget has been passed, like it or not. There will be numerous analyses coming out in the next week, decrying both the revenue generation plan and the reductions included in the budget. Pundits will no doubt dissect every aspect of the budget and wring their hands about all the ‘what-ifs.’

“All those analyses aside, the simple and sad fact remains that the main, and only, opposition party in the California legislature has rendered itself inconsequential. That, indeed, is a regrettable event and it is not good for our democracy.”

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for special events. The project would require no city funding.

The plan also allowed the city to recover the property in the event certain milestones were not met. It appeared to be a win-win for the city, the citizens of Antioch and the home.

Instead of the enthusiasm that was expected, to our surprise the proposal was met with “we can’t appear to give away a city asset” and “we can’t afford another ferry boat.” The plan was sent back to committee. Then it was delayed by the City Council election and the city budget talks. Our group has waited patiently and are now ready to resubmit the plan at the July 12 City Council meeting.

We urge everyone to take a few minutes, drive down town to First Street and look at the home. It’s hard to miss.

It’s the one with boarded-up doors and windows and overgrown grounds. Ask yourself as an owner of this property: am I proud of this? Then imagine it restored to its original grandeur.

If you share our vision, please come to the July 12 council meeting or phone or e-mail your council members and voice your support.

David Brink President, Friends of Roswell Butler Hard House

The mojo is back Editor: Like love and marriage, a horse and carriage, the Fourth of July and the word celebration go hand in hand. Though it’s been a good 24 hours since the 2011 Antioch Fourth of July of parade faded

into the local history books, can you honestly blame me for still feeling the goose bumps? After a year’s downtown’s absence, Antioch got its mojo back.

Frankly, it was exhilarating to again hum “Yankee Doodle Dandy” in the shadow of the El Campanil Theatre, marching a relative stone’s throw from the San Joaquin River in this vintage Americana classic that dates back locally 142 years. In 1869, 60 residents first gathered. That grew into a crowd of 1,600 the following year as the train brought miners and their families from the Black Diamond area.

Admittedly, I’m a sucker for classic cars, motorcyles, low-riders, Clydesdale horses, cultural costumes, dance troupes, floats, scout and veterans groups, and the sentiment-stirring likes.

I also must confess that I’m an easy mark for unabashed silliness, something we probably all need more of in this turbulent world. My better half, Cynthia, and I never miss marching in a parade.

In years past we have taken the roles of Sonny and Cher, Superman and Superwoman, Elvis and Priscilla, Bill and Monica, Popeye and Olive.

I’m glad to report abundant likeminded fun-lovers this year as, on short notice no less, Antioch had some 60 organizations strut their stuff. Granted, no fireworks for this privately funded event, but also no attendant $85,000 bill.

This year we scratched the $5,000 barge cost, $1,000 per minute aerial artillery costs and the expense of scores of overtime police for a night-time crowd. see Letters page 20A

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tello Ranch Road and stole a purse, wallet, driver’s license and credit cards.

June 21, 12:01 a.m. On Castellina Drive, a subject stopped for erratic driving was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance and in possession of suspected methamphetamine. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

June 21, 10:26 a.m. A light pole covering on Armstrong Road at Hudson Drive was damaged.

June 21, 12:33 a.m. At a school on Second Street, a subject who set off alarms was apprehended and found in possession of fireworks. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

June 21, 3:28 p.m. An unidentified person stole a wallet left on top of a park bench on McClarren Road.

June 21, 6:10 p.m. A resident of Waterville Drive reported suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of his dog.

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 July 2, 3:41 p.m. Officers of the Antioch Police Department responded to reports of shots fired at an apartment complex on 600 Wilbur Avenue. While officers were en route, the victim phoned 911 and claimed he had been shot at. Upon arrival, police found the victim, a 22-year-old male Lindsay, Calif. resident, who had sustained non-life-threatening injuries to his head but no gunshot wounds. The assailant had fled the scene in a vehicle. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The suspect made contact with APD by phone and arranged to turn himself in a short time later.

He was taken into custody without incident and booked into county jail. His vehicle and firearm were also recovered. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation and the names of the involved parties are being withheld at this time for their safety.

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

OAKLEY June 21 –A residence on the 300 block of Stony Hill Circle was burglarized.

June 21 – A court-order violation was re-

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At a business on Sand Creek Road in Brentwood, a group of unidentified subjects selected approximately eight sunglasses and left the business without paying for them.

June 20, 2:13 p.m. ported on the 100 block of Carol Lane.

June 21 – Vehicles were towed from the 1100 block of Donatello Way and from Third Street at Main Street.

June 22 – A hit-and-run incident occurred on the 2100 block of El Lago Drive.

June 22 – A vehicle parked on the 4300 block of Sequoia Drive was stolen.

June 22 – On the 1800 block of Teresa Lane, a subject was arrested for violating the terms of his probation.

June 23 – On the 1100 block of Chianti Way, a subject was arrested for possession of narcotics.

June 23 – On Chianti Way at Lorenzetti Drive, a subject was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs.

June 23 – On the 300 block of Second Street, a subject was observed loitering on private property.

June 24 – A vehicle accident with property damage occurred on Carpenter Road at O’Hara Avenue.

June 24 – An arrest warrant was served on Live Oak Avenue at Main Street.

June 24 – Stolen vehicles were recovered on the 5600 block of Main Street and the 1700 block of Pecan Court.

June 24 – Credit card fraud was reported on the 1500 block of Thistle Court.

June 25 – On East Cypress Road at Picasso Drive, a subject was cited for driving without a license.

June 25 – A reckless driver was observed on the 2300 block of Gum Tree Road.

June 25 – On the 1400 block of Gamay Circle, on Almondtree Lane at Main Street, and on the 2000 block of Main Street, subjects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

June 25 – On the 2000 block of Rubens Way, a subject was arrested for domestic violence with injury to spouse.

June 26 – On the 1400 block of Kay Lane, a subject was arrested for possession of drugs.

June 26 – A vehicle accident with injuries occurred on Empire Avenue at Gamay Drive.

June 26 – Battery was reported on the 300 block of Fall Circle.

June 26 – A custody-order violation was reported on the 100 block of Grand Canyon Circle.

June 26 – On the 300 block of Fall Circle, a

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June 26 – On the 2000 block of Main Street and the 1600 block of Ponderosa Drive, subjects were arrested for public intoxication.

June 27 – A juvenile was reported as a runaway from the 100 block of Francisco Villa Drive.

June 27 – A subject was seen brandishing a weapon on the 4700 block of La Vista Drive.

June 27 – A bicycle was stolen from a residence on the 400 block of Mockingbird Lane.

June 29 – A vehicle was towed from the 4600 block of Mammoth Lane.

June 29 – On Big Bear Road at Mammoth Lane, a subject was arrested for violating the terms of probation.

June 29 – An adult was reported missing from the 1800 block of Beringer Way. June 29 – Incidents of battery were reported on the 4100 block of Richard Way, the 100 block of Dowitcher Court and the 100 block of Tipton Court.

June 30 – Assault with a deadly weapon was reported on the 3800 block of Oak Grove Court.

June 30 – A business on the 100 block of Sandy Lane was burglarized.

June 30 – On the 5700 block of Bridgehead Road, a subject was arrested for vandalism.

July 1 – Theft from a boat was reported on the 200 block of Star Street.

July 2 – An arrest warrant was served on the 1600 block of Edgewood Drive.

July 2 – A residence on the 200 block of Robinwood Avenue was burglarized.

July 2 – A stolen vehicle was recovered from the 100 block of Little Ranch Circle.

July 2 – On Brown Road at Laurel Road and on Gum Tree Road at Live Oak Road, subjects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

July 2 – On the 4800 block of Bayside Way, a subject was arrested for domestic violence with injury to a spouse.

July 3 – On East Cypress Road at Main Street and on the 2400 block of Main Street, subjects were arrested for possession of dangerous drugs.

July 3 – A court-order violation as reported on the 100 block of Concannon Court.

July 3 – A hit-and-run incident occurred on Chianti Way at Mahaffey Way.

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BRENTWOOD June 20, 1:09 a.m. A subject who created a disturbance in a parking lot on Shady Willow Lane and was found to be too intoxicated to care for himself resisted and obstructed officers during his detention. He was arrested and released on a Juvenile Affidavit.

June 20, 1:59 p.m. A house under construction on Efie Court was broken into and appliances were stolen.

June 20, 9:38 a.m. On Balfour Road at John Muir Parkway, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest warrant and be driving on a suspended license. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

June 20, 2:02 p.m. An unidentified person attempted to break into a residence on West Country Club Drive by kicking open the front door.

June 20, 2:13 p.m. At a business on Sand Creek Road, a group of unidentified subjects selected approximately eight sunglasses and left the business without paying for them.

June 20, 3:01 p.m. A subject was found wandering in the middle of the roadway on Chestnut Street. She was unharmed.

June 20, 3:31 p.m. An unidentified person entered a bank on Shady Willow Lane and demanded money.

June 20, 4:19 p.m. At a business on Sand Creek Road, a subject lost his wallet containing cash and credit cards. One of the cards was subsequently used to make fraudulent transactions in Brentwood and Antioch.

June 20, 5:44 p.m. A resident of Westpoint Way advised officers that her dogs had been poisoned and killed. Contra Costa County Animal Control was notified and assumed management of the investigation.

June 20, 8:45 p.m. A driver who lost control of his vehicle and struck a curb and wall on Walnut Boulevard at Balfour Road was found to be under the influence of alcohol.

He was arrested and transported for treatment to a local hospital, where a blood sample was obtained.

June 20, 10:41 p.m. An unidentified person broke into a locked vehicle parked on Cas-

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Yacht clubs more ‘club’ than ‘yacht’ The name “yacht club” isn’t necessarily an accurate description and more likely creates a misconception with many boaters and the general public. Thanks ON THE to Hollywood, a yacht club is often perceived ATER as an elite association of rich people sitting around in bad clothes, drinking cocktails and chatting with an air of pretension.

Although such groups exist, yacht clubs are as varied as vessels on CAPT. JON the water. Getting past BLOOM the name, one doesn’t need a yacht to enjoy the many benefits of belonging to a yacht club. They really embody

more about the second half of the name – club – than the first.

The Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association (PICYA) has 106 greater Bay Area member clubs listed on its web site (www.picya.org/memberclubs.html). Most clubs are specific to a locale, and that typically manifests in a club culture akin to the people, lifestyle and boat use in the area. The Golden Gate Yacht Club, for example, will be very different from the Delta Yacht Club, the former where Larry Ellison calls home and the latter who probably don’t care.

There are local clubs formed around boat builders such as Nordic Tug, Sea Ray, Bayliner and Carver. There are clubs supporting specific interests such as classic boats, single sailors, fishing, Rotarian/Shriner and sport boats. Many clubs have a waterside clubhouse where you can

sit, chat and drink a beer with other members while enjoying the waterscape from terra firma.

Many clubs are very active in the community, sponsoring charitable boating events so participants raise money while doing what they love. Yacht clubs are essentially a community of people with similar water activity interests.

Larger clubs typically have a staffed bar and fully equipped kitchen, serving gourmet meals a couple times a week at prices often much lower than a restaurant of like quality.

Organized events such as cruises to other clubs, poker runs, theme parties, game nights, racing, broadcast sporting events, dances, potlucks, holiday events and bazaars are all typical activities of the active yacht club. If this sounds like fun, have a look at the PICYA list and check out clubs that are

nearby or whose focus interests you.

Most clubs don’t require a vessel for membership but many require a sponsor or have a waiting list. There is typically a fee to join and periodic fees to maintain membership and pay for the facilities. These also are as varied as the clubs themselves.

When making your short list, consider distance from home, look and feel of the clubhouse, focus, cost, amenities and activities. Visit the club on a Friday night and ask for a visitor badge.

Talk to people and further narrow your search.

There’s a yacht club fit for everyone and they can be a fun complement to your water activity lifestyle. Check one out! Have fun and boat safe.

Jonathan Bloom is a USCG licensed Master and ASA certified sailing instructor. He can be reached via www.baydeltafun.com.

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Boscia and Megan Louie; sound man Mike Green; emcee David Bates; Mayor Jim Davis for soliciting Allied Waste for port-a-potties; the Chamber of Commerce for coordinating participant applications and donations; Nicolas Welzenbach of Oak View Memorial for lending his meeting room; the American Legion, Post 161, for donating $200; Tim Forrester for lending a nifty Benz and red Corvette; the Patriot Sentinels for trophies; Susan Bonilla’s office for certificates of recognition; the award judges, Maris Bennett, Sandy Henry, Barbara and Len Herendeen, and Genny Payne-Nice; event committee members Connie Clement, Sue Davis, Tony Fettig, Tom Karas, Leslie Scudero, Larry Thomas, and Nancy and Patrick Tofoya; day of event volunteers Melodie and Russ Guthrie, Mary and Roy Ledofrd, Gil Murillo, Mark Nottsend, Janet Pagano, Debbie and Steve Posthauer, Karen Rogers, and Sue and Kent Wiser.

Congratulations to the trophy winners: Dancers Elite for the Mayor’s Award for Best Patriotic Music Performance; East County Military Families for Best Patriotic Float;

American Legion Post 161 for Best Patriotic Club; Sons of Italy for Best Patriotic Cultural Group; and Boy Scout Troop 151 for Best Patriotic Scout Troop.

We can all be proud that Antioch, long a bastion of patriotism and wholesome values, didn’t give in to hand-wringers but stayed resolute and honored the words of Daniel Webster: “May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely than this our own country.”

Walter Ruehlig Antioch

from the noise. They have very sensitive ears and hearing. They are left to suffer.

Even the ones in homes where they are loved and cared for, we are at a loss as to what we can do to help them through these trying times. They are upset, scared, barking and crying. Mine are medicated, something that is very hard on their system. I have not been able to go to a barbecue or away from home in the last week. I have three large dogs that are totally freaked out by this uncontrollable, constant, deafening noise that causes them pain and discomfort.

Please, the next time you think about planning your holiday, find a way that does not cause stress and confusion for our pets. We would all appreciate your thoughtfulness and understanding. We do live where fireworks, firecrackers and M80s are against the law. Let’s try and conform to that, or go where they are allowed. Help me be kind to my pets, and your neighbors be kind to their pets. Help us keep our community safe. Do not set off any kind of fireworks here in East Contra Costa County.

Kathi Regan Brentwood

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Hopefully, private business sponsorship or a parking or entrance fee may yet bring fireworks back to Antioch. Oakley, Concord, Martinez, Pleasanton and San Ramon had shows, after all. This Rivertown revival was, though, at least a start. Some four to five thousand locals tickled their inner child celebrating the most American of holidays, a collective national birthday bash. In these angst-ridden and fractious times, the cheer and communal bonding were priceless.

Incidentally, if anybody wants a CD of the event, for $10 you can relive the day.

All proceeds defray the day’s security costs.

Contact walter.ruehlig @gmail.com or call 925-756-7628.

Let’s acknowledge the many helping hands. First and foremost, thanks to Louise Green, the tireless logistics manager.

Assuredly, I couldn’t ‘t have pulled the event off without her magic. Kudos to: Allen Payton for promotion; Martha Parsons for asking the Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch to sponsor event insurance; Luns Louie and his photographer crew of Steve Benson, Vanessa

Protect our pets from noise nerves Editor: I would like the people of Brentwood to realize what in fact they are doing by ignoring our no-fireworks laws. Not only are you putting all of us in danger of fire, and taxing our city’s services by not following the laws.

There is another part of our community that is paying a high price for your two minutes of fun. Do any of you realize what you are doing to the animals of our city? The same animals that you and your children stop and pet. These animals have no way to get away

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DV alumnus shines on national stage

by Michael Dixon Staff Writer

Jason Agopian graduated last month from Deer Valley High, where he dominated Bay Valley Athletic League volleyball courts as a middle blocker. Recently, he showed his skills on a national level.

Agopian competed in a USA Volleyball junior national tournament in Minneapolis with his club team, Diablo Valley 18 Cobra Kai, for which he played multiple positions, mostly opposite hitter.

The majority of the teams the 6-foot-7-inch Agopian and his opponents faced came from Southern California – the prime source of volleyball talent in the nation. Agopian’s squad also clashed with teams from as far flung as Long Island, Maryland, Missouri and Hawaii.

Ranked No. 20 at the beginning of the tournament, Cobra Kai exceeded expectations and finished 15th.

Nevertheless, Agopian felt the team underperformed. “We could have beaten some of the teams that we lost to,” Agopian said. “We beat all the teams we should have beaten. We just didn’t beat the teams we could have

Jason Agopian returns a shot during Deer Valley’s North Coast Section title game with De La Salle earlier this year.

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beaten.”

Agopian’s tournament totals were impressive: 99 kills, a solid .345 hitting percentage, five aces, 21 blocks and 24 digs. “I wasn’t able to practice as much as I wanted to,” he said. “I did some damage, but I made too many errors.

‘Alright’ is a good word to describe my performance. It wasn’t bad, but I didn’t play great, either.”

The UC Irvine-bound Agopian wasn’t the only BVAL player in Minneapolis. Former teammate Derrico Kwa competed with the Diablo Valley 16 Black team, which went from the No. 45 seed to a No. 26 ranking.

While Kwa has two more years as a Wolverine, Agopian will begin practicing with the Anteaters on Sept. 15.

While the USA tournament showed mixed results, he believes he’s making progress on the way to Irvine.

“I always feel like I’m improving,” said Agopian. “I wasn’t always the player to help players come up when morale was down, but I was learning to become that player. … At the next level, you’re not just playing against great athletes, although everyone is.

But you’re also competing against strong leaders.”

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Antioch couple finds their urge for exertion

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

Antioch residents Ryan and Kasey Graham remember when they couldn’t get away for the weekend without Ryan’s sleep apnea machine.

They remember when swimming a lap or walking from streetlight to streetlight was a struggle.

Now they consider triathlons a leisure activity.

Little by little, Ryan and Kasey adopted a healthier way of living, and it has improved everything. What started off as Kasey tiring of a sedentary lifestyle has blossomed into a renewed sense of spirit for both Grahams, as well as a family feeling of activity.

Since last summer, Ryan, Antioch’s deputy director of community development, has dropped about 90 pounds. Kasey, the Antioch Unified School District Teacher of the Year at Dozier-Libbey Medical High School, has maintained a 40-pound weight loss.

While the weight loss has allowed Ryan, 37, to achieve a major goal, doing some indoor skydiving with his son, it has also given Kasey a better all-around feeling. She feels she can prac-

tice what she teaches at the medically-based high school.

“I have better confidence in myself, not just on the outside, but I know I’m taking care of myself and I’m doing the best I can for myself,” Kasey said. “The kids are watching me go through this process, and I feel like I can be a good role model for the high school kids that I spend time with – and my own children.”

They’ve found a new favorite family activity – triathlons. In April, the Grahams participated in the Wildflower Triathlon, held in Pacific Grove. They competed in the mountain bike triathlon, comprising a quarter-mile swim, followed by a 9.7-mile bike ride, finishing with a 2-mile run.

Ryan completed the course in 1 hour, 32 minutes; Kasey in 1:41.

“One thing that we love is that we do it together,” Ryan said. “I think that’s really cool.”

This urge for exertion started at the end of the 2010 school year, when Kasey, 42, noticed she was gradually losing energy – and happiness. She took a boot-camp-style fitness class see Health page 23A

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Antioch residents Ryan and Kasey Graham take a break after completing the Wildflower Triathlon.

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Delta River Rats face off against world

by Michael Dixon Correspondent The Junior Olympics are currently underway in Huntington Beach, but some of the Antioch-based Delta River Rats roller hockey teams have already wrapped up play.

The 12U River Rats fared best in the early going, bringing home the Gold Cup on July 3.

The Delta River Rats field two 16U teams – Red and Black – and one team each for the 14U, 12U, 10U, and 8U levels. As of press time, not every age level has played. The 12U team has been the most successful of the teams thus far, as they won the Tier 2 AA division and earned a Gold Cup title.

“I’m really proud of the way that the

kids have been playing,” said Coach Steve Fosenburg, who leads the 10U team. “A lot of the teams here think it’s ice hockey and are really hitting. But our teams are holding their own, not retaliating or fighting.”

As of now, the 12U is the only team to have won its division. Still, the two 16U teams also fared well, notably the Red team, which made an unexpected run to the quarterfinals. The Black team played tough games against squads from Colorado and Canada, but fielding only six players, lost to a California team.

The 8U, one of the top teams in Northern California – and one of the youngest (comprising mostly 7-year-olds) – is expected to make a strong run.

“It’s really interesting,” Fosenburg noted. “The 16-year-olds have been to just about every major tournament and know it’s probably the end of the road. But for a lot of younger kids, it’s brand new. They get to see International teams. The experience for them is great.”

In addition to the River Rats, the Junior Olympics also features regional All-Star teams. The All-Star tournament’s structure is similar to the Little League World Series’, where the top players from different regions join forces to play against other regions’ top performers. The best teams there move on to compete against the top International squads.

A few East County players, already

members of their respective age group’s AllStar squads, declined an invitation to the All-Star team, or team USA, due to prior engagements: Kyle Aldrich, Donny Carter, Ben Kozakiewicz, Madison Fosenburg, Derek Ellingson, Austin Blair, Anthony Carter, Joe Merkel, Jacob Simpson, Hayden Kraft, Gabel Longshore and Schuyler MacDonald.

While the kids are given the opportunity to meet players from other countries, the bulk of their attention is on competition. Over the course of a few days, each team plays up to 12 games that run roughly 40 minutes.

The Junior Olympics run through the end of the week. Play is scheduled to wrap up on Sunday, July 10.

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Wildcats take silver he Brentwood Wildcats 10U softball team finished its season with a second-place finish in the recent NSA California State Championships played in Modesto. On Sunday, the Wildcats played their way out of the losers bracket, beating the Velocity of Paso Robles, the Tracy Titans and the Benicia Fired Up to get them to the championship game. In their fourth game, in 105-degree heat, the Wildcats fell to Concord Lady Liberty to claim second place. In the front row, from left, are Morgan Hess, Yasmine Aguinaldo, Paiton Vargas, Mackenzie Nelson and Alison Bischof; center row: Jenae Packard, Gracyann Joslin, Michelle Cereda, Makenzie Miller, Jordan Sweeney and Mikell Burke; back row: coaches Darrell Packard, Dan Cereda and Chris Miller.

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Youth flag football Sign-ups are open for the City of Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department Youth Flag Football program. Flag football provides the opportunity for boys and girls to experience the fun of football and learn the sport.

This program focuses on passing and no blocking. Registration is ongoing until July 8 and evaluations will be held on July 9. The

season will begin on August 13.

Division 1: boys and girls ages 67; Division 2: boys and girls ages 8-10; Division 3: boys only ages 1113.

The price is $107 for Brentwood residents and $117.17 for non-residents. For more information or questions, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department office at 925-516-5444.

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The five members of the East County Youth Football League who have been with the program for all 20 years, from left, are cheer coordinator Koren Summers, CEO Mario Camilli, treasurer Gale Camilli, cheer coach Laura Strelo and football coach Jim Strelo.

League founders provide key stability

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer When Mario Camilli was offered a chance to lead a youth football league in East County, he never imagined it would become wildly popular.

Now offering five levels of play and boasting a bevy of titles in football and cheer plus a decorated array of coaches, East County Youth Football (ECYF) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this season.

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and Liberty high schools, credited the league’s success to the solidarity of the five members who have been with the ECYF Lions throughout the two decades. He, wife and treasurer Gale Camilli, cheer coordinator Koren Summers, cheer coach Laura Strelo and football coach Jim Strelo are the volunteers who have been with the program from day one.

“That’s what’s kept us so stable,” Gale said. “We’ve had some really good, dedicated people.” see ECYF page 25A

ECYF from page 24A The first year was a rough one for ECYF, but it formed an important building block. Mario remembers that in the first season, the Lions won just one game but were able to build enough interest to attract more young athletes the next season.

“After that, we were having to turn kids away because we couldn’t accommodate them all,” Mario said.

The Lions compete in the Diablo Valley Youth Football Conference, facing opposition from youth organizations in Antioch and Deer Valley plus teams from Walnut Creek, Solano, San Leandro, Napa, Benicia and Livermore, among others.

As the years went on, Camilli tried to build the program up, running it like some of the successful high school programs in the area. ECYF lays claim to one national title, 10 league titles and 60 playoff appearances. Football players from the organization who have gone off to college include Diondre Borel (Utah State), Chris Bodishbaugh (San Jose State) and Matt McKeen (Montana State Northern).

“The kids that have succeeded come back in August, when they’re not engaged

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in stuff,” Mario said. “The kids (currently playing) love it.”

ECYF cheerleaders have also been successful. The cheer program boasts five national cheer titles, 225 regional cheer titles and 94 conference titles. In addition, two alumnae are also cheering in the National Football League – Angel Verduzco with the Oakland Raiders and Lauren Murphy with the San Francisco 49ers.

Mario and Gale Camilli have been pleasantly surprised by the growth of the program, and hope it can keep providing the quality of play they strive for. “We’ve gone through a lot of heartaches when we started,” Mario said, “and now we’re reaping the benefits of all the years we’ve been out here.”

For the program’s cheer and football alumni, ECYF plans to put on a barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Liberty High School stadium. The barbecue will be preceded by scrimmages with the Livermore Vikings on all five age levels.

Admission is free.

For information, call Lisa Goins at 925-550-1239.

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War against Delta weed continues

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

The concentration of egeria densa in Discovery Bay has been significantly reduced since the state’s intensive eradication program began in April, according to the Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW). But not all of the targeted areas have responded as well as expected, so treatment on the tenacious waterweed will continue for an additional few weeks.

“From what I understand, they are going to extend the treatment period and focus on some of those areas that have not responded as well to the applications,” said Discovery Bay General Manager Rick Howard. “It appears that the farther back into the bays they go, the more effective the treatment is. The closer they get to running water, such as near Indian Slough, it hasn’t worked as well.”

The original program, which began in April, was scheduled for 12 weeks, but the treatment will now continue for an additional four weeks in the two targeted locations. Area 1 is 192.2 acres and includes Marina, Shell, Sand and Cypress bays as well as Newport, Lighthouse and Beacon bays. Area 2 encompasses 76.9 acres and stretches from Lido Bay and Kellogg Creek to Cabrillo Bay. “It is clear that the egeria densa is dying back throughout the bays and we fully expect it to continue dying back over the coming weeks and months,” said Chief Deputy Director Lucia Becerra in a June 29 report. “The symptoms we saw included translucent leaves, dark brown leaves and loss of the plant’s growing tip.

“However, some areas of Discovery Bay are showing the effects of the treatment less than others. This is due to several variables including water flows, water temperature, water depth, wind direction, initial amounts of egeria densa and area herbicide levels. Consequently, DBW will modify its treatment.”

DBW Public Information Officer Gloria Sandoval cautioned residents, prior to the commencement of the spraying, to give the slow-acting herbicide time to work and to avoid taking matters into their own hands by removing the weed themselves.

“It is critical to remember that it will take a few weeks to see any changes,” said Sando-

Budget from page 1A tioch is projected to spend $1.8 million more than it takes in for that fiscal year. If the city continues at its current pace, the reserve will go from roughly $5.4 million on June 30 of this year to $3.3 million on June 30, 2013.

City Finance Director Dawn Merchant noted that while Antioch will still need to make budget cuts in order to be solvent in 2013, no new sources of revenue are apparent at this moment.

“It wasn’t 180 days ago that we were looking bankruptcy right in the face,” City Councilman Brian Kalinowski said. “Although the pressure valve has been released some, 2013 is no joke.”

The uncertain future of redevelopment funds could also wreak havoc with the city’s budget, as that money pays for the Community Development Block Grant program and staff time for the Marina Agency. Revenues

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Samples of egeria densa show the weed in various stages of decomposition.

The Department of Boating and Waterways has been spraying in and around Discovery Bay to erradicate the stubborn Delta weed. val. “So we’re really urging people to leave the weeds alone and give the treatment time to do its job.”

But for some – especially those unable to navigate their boats out of their backyard bays because of the proliferation of the weeds – the temptation was too great. And now, said Becerra, there might be a financial penalty to pay.

“Harvesting the ergia will only exacerbate the problem,” said Becerra. “During our visit we spoke with harvesters who were using machetes to cut the egeria, and we are aware that certain residents have hired a mechanical harvester. The entire community of Discovery Bay will experience the effects of such treatments. The DBW has contacted USFWS (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and CDFA (California Department of Food and Agriculture) for enforcement of laws on un-permitted harvesting, which adversely affects water, plants and wildlife.”

The egeria densa first grabbed the attention of Discovery Bay residents and officials last year when the unique combination of

from the hotel tax have plummeted, meaning that tough decisions must be made regarding programs that receive money from that source, such as the Antioch Historical Society.

In the draft budget, Jakel noted that several things will need to be done in the face of economic hardship. City officials plan to continue taking a proactive approach regarding Antioch’s water rights, encourage job relocation to Antioch and pursue water transit options.

City officials will meet later this month to brainstorm options to balance the budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year.

“I feel really good about where we are today,” City Councilman Gary Agopian said. “I think that we have stability – but it’s momentary stability. What I’m very concerned about are the projections for the future. We don’t want to lose any progress that we’ve made on this budget.”

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temperature, water and sunlight caused the fast-growing weed – most commonly found in pet stores and home aquariums – to expand its reach, clogging area bays and waterways up and down the Delta. But because treatment is so expensive – approximately $2,000 per acre – and requires a state permit, the herbicide was unavailable to the public.

Through a series of meetings hosted by Supervisor Mary Piepho, which included the DBW, Reclamation District 800 and members of Discovery Bay’s CSD, the state agreed to help.

“The Department of Boating and Waterways really stepped up and recognized the impact the egeria densa was having on the largest residential development in the Delta,” said CSD President Kevin Graves at the time.

“I want to thank Supervisor Mary Piepho for bringing together all the governmental agencies to accomplish what we were originally told would never happen.”

The DBW’s treatment commitment – approximately $3 million – is for this year only, and when the project is completed, no additional DBW funding will be available.

“DBW will not be conducting this type of treatment in the future,” said Becerra. “This extensive effort was implemented to obtain control of the plant at this time … If DBW’s effort is successful this year, the subsequent treatment will be minor in comparison.”

Howard said the town is already considering alternative financial options: “They’re not coming back, so we’ll be working with our board, the county and Rec 800 to try and identify future resources. We’ve been very pleased with their involvement. DBW spent $3 million on this process, along with a quarter of their staff, and they’ve taken a very hands-on approach to Discovery Bay. We’re pleased they’ve acknowledged our problem.

Now we’ll need to maintain it.”

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olleen Masadas of Oakley enjoys a bite of roasted sweet corn at last year’s Brentwood CornFest. The corn – plus lots of music, games, vendors, fancy cars, kids’ activities and the world’s tallest, moveable Ferris wheel – returns to Brentwood for three days starting Friday. Find out about all things corn and CornFest in the East County Living section beginning on Page 1B.

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CornFest ready to rock A youngster boasts about his ride to friends just before the racing begins at an earlier CornFest.

This year, the popular races are returning to Brentwood’s biggest annual bash.

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

Nothing says summer in East County like Brentwood’s annual CornFest. The event’s music, food, vendors, children’s activities, car shows and carnival rides make it the ultimate way to celebrate East County’s agricultural heritage. This year’s fest will take place at the corner of Brentwood Boulevard and Sand Creek Road.

“This is going to be a great CornFest,” said CornFest Chairman Dirk Zeigler. “The temperatures are looking good, and since we have a new location out in the field along Brentwood Boulevard, with more than 25,000 acres of shade, we won’t be on the asphalt, which gets really hot. It’s going to be a good time and we’re looking forward to a great turnout.”

One of the advantages of the new location is that parking will be available onsite – no need to catch a shuttle to and from the festival. Parking is $5 and each family purchasing a parking voucher receives a coupon for a medium-sized popcorn at Rave Motion Pictures.

As soon as CornFest visitors walk through the entrance on Sand Creek Road, they’ll find traditional CornFest staples such as information alley, dozens of vendors’ booths and the car show. As guests wander through the new CornFest landscape, they’ll encounter the carnival, which includes a seven-story Ferris wheel and other rides

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and games, plus music radiating from stages at the venue’s north and south ends. This year’s musical lineup includes Public Eye, AC/DShe, Jessica Caylyn Band and Great White. See the sidebar for a complete schedule of live entertainment.

For those looking to catch the CornFest spirit, corn may be purchased at several food areas, and hot competition will be featured at corn-eating and corn-shucking contests. The Press, in partnership with KSFO 560AM, will host a corn cook-off. Five of the more than 20 readers who submitted their recipes for the inaugural competition will face off at the Press booth on Saturday morning.

“There’s something for everyone at CornFest,” Zeigler said. “We have a lot of activities and a diverse selection of entertain-

ment – and there will be plenty of Brentwood sweet corn, so we’re ready to rock and roll.”

Also in keeping with tradition, opening night will conclude with a dazzling fireworks display around 9:45 p.m. “I don’t want to give away too much,” said Zeigler in a previous interview. “But the fireworks show is going to be spectacular.”

The CornFest, presented by the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, opens Friday, July 8 and concludes Sunday, July 10.

Friday’s festivities run from 3 to 10 p.m.; Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission; $5 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 62 and over. Children under 5 are admitted free. For more information, call 925-634-3344.

CornFest on stage North Stage Friday, July 8 4:30 p.m. California Cowboys 8 p.m. Public Eye 9:40 p.m. National Anthem performed

by Jessica Caylyn Saturday, July 9 11:30 a.m. Jessica Caylyn Band 2:30 p.m. TBD 5:30 p.m. AC/DShe 8 p.m. Great White Sunday, July 10 11 a.m. TBD 1 p.m. Lost Boys 4 p.m. Cream of Clapton

South Stage Friday, July 8 3:30 p.m. Sucker Punch 6 p.m. Biernacki & the Illusion Saturday, July 9 11:30 a.m. Citations 2:30 p.m. Hook 5:30 p.m. Rockin Down the Highway 8 p.m. Caravanserai Sunday, July 10 11 a.m. Banda 110 1 p.m. Musica De Ayer y Hoy 4 p.m. Bump City ON THE COVER: A worker at Simoni Farms harvests sweet corn last week.

Corn is the area’s biggest crop, bringing in as much as $20 million per year.

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Each year, I marvel at how much it’s grown and the people that flock to see it.”

B.C. – Before Corn Brentwood’s first festival didn’t involve a vegetable at all. The Diablo Valley Apricot Festival started in 1926, held in Antioch to coincide with the Antioch Bridge opening.

Brentwood didn’t host the festival until 1928, when the Apricot Festival – sponsored by the East Contra Costa County Chamber of Commerce – came to Brentwood Park after a year in Oakley.

As the story goes in Leighton’s East County historical book “Footprints in the Sand,” a train was chartered from Richmond to bring people from all over the Bay Area to the Apricot Festival. The event also celebrated the planting of Brentwood’s first apricots.

“They were a huge, new commodity in the area,” Leighton said.

Leighton’s book recalls the Liberty High School Band marching into Brentwood Park, escorting the Apricot Queen. The festival soon took on a carnival atmosphere. By the mid-1930s, the Apricot Festival became one of the top summer events in Northern California.

But the Apricot Festival came to a screeching halt in 1936. Ray Wallace, 44, a major festival volunteer and son of prominent Contra Costa County Judge Robert Wallace, was beaten and killed during the festival outside the Masonic Hall (now Cap’s Restaurant) by a man from Pittsburg.

Brentwood’s Chamber of Commerce withdrew its sponsorship for the following year’s event. According to Leighton’s book, the festival’s committee members claimed that opposition from local growers was the main reason it pulled out, but the fact was: the Apricot Festival had begun to get out of hand.

It wasn’t until 1953 that Brentwood hosted another summer festival. That year,

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The Brentwood Lions Club Carnique usually featured a car raffle. In this undated photo, left, Cathy Cakebread shows she loves the idea, or at least the Dodge Challenger given away that year. Byron Bonnickson, above, nibbles on an ear of corn during his duties as Kernel Corn. the Brentwood Lions Club drummed up the Carnique – a carnival/barbecue on the Fourth of July. Much like the Apricot Festival, it was an instant sensation, becoming one of the Lions’ biggest fundraisers.

The food booths, games, fireworks and other entertainment drew 3,000 to 4,000 visitors to Brentwood Park and raised about $5,000 annually.

“That was a huge deal in my childhood and (for) most of the people we see as baby boomers today,” Leighton said. “It was like a real homecoming. All the people who lived out of town would come.”

But after a while, Leighton said, the driving forces behind the Carnique had retired or moved on, and the festival lost steam, ending in 1977.

Three years later, the Chamber of Commerce commissioned two events – the Art and Wine Festival in the spring and the Harvest Festival in mid summer.

They were popular, but in the 1990s, attendance for both began to wilt. Harvest

Festival temperatures climbed into triple digits and rain drowned the Art and Wine Festival (which added jazz and was later moved to August). The chamber brainstormed ways to combine the two events into one enjoyable, waterproof celebration – leading to what we know today as the CornFest.

The inaugural CornFest After that fateful meeting at the Brentwood Café, organizers began working to make the CornFest a success. Leighton served as event co-chair with U’geni Murdoch.

The goal was to make the CornFest a party honoring not only maize, but the city of Brentwood.

“We saw the CornFest as a celebration of Brentwood,” Leighton said. “The idea was to keep it affordable for the townspeople.

There were no fences; there was no charge to get in.”

The CornFest raised money through sponsors, for $100 apiece, and relied on its local organizations for food service. Cub

Scouts hawked hot dogs and the Lions Club sold suds, Leighton remembers.

The 1992 CornFest featured the first sight of Byron Bonnickson’s alter ego – Kernel Corn. Bonnickson, a dedicated volunteer and member of one of Brentwood’s first families, dressed up like an ear of corn, attracting lots of attention. In the early going of the CornFest, Kernel Corn became the event’s unofficial mascot.

Organizers printed up coloring books for the kids and a cookbook filled with cornbased recipes. One of the inaugural CornFest’s main draws was a demonstration by chefs from the San Francisco Culinary Academy. The events also featured several contests – cooking, photography and writing, to name a few. Chantelle, Leighton’s daughter, was named the first Corn Silk Queen.

“It was great fun,” Leighton said of the first CornFest. “It was a real commitment.

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It’s versatile, tasty – and thanks to an ideal microclimate, East County’s signature crop. It’s corn, and whether on the ear, off the cob or folded into a tantalizing recipe, when it comes to maize, no one does it bigger or better than Brentwood.

“No doubt about it: corn is No. 1 in Brentwood,” said Gene Mangini, deputy agriculture commissioner for Contra Costa County. “Corn is East County’s biggest vegetable crop in terms of dollars, and is a crop that has held very steady over the years.”

Boasting a whopping 4,000 acres of fields and grossing $15-$20 million a year, Brentwood corn is sold locally and throughout the northwest. Over the years, the crop has earned a lasting reputation for its quality and freshness.

Brentwood’s first modern-day cornfields were planted in the 1940s by Emilio Ghiggeri and his family. In the 1980s, Ghiggeri Farms formed a partnership with Glenn Stonebarger, and today Ghiggeri & Stonebarger (G&S) produce white, yellow and bi-color corn on 700 acres off Sellers Avenue.

So what makes Brentwood’s corn so wonderful? Everything, said Stonebarger.

“Well, the climate out here is perfect for growing corn,” he said. “Warm summer days and cool nights with the Delta breezes. We (Brentwood) have been pioneers in keeping up with the newest seeds available and the product we have now, the Diamond variety, is very tender, high in sugars and has a long shelf life.”

Growing season for corn is from February through early fall. This year, however, the late rains and cool temperatures have put the crops a few weeks behind schedule. But not to worry, said Anthony Massoni of Massoni and Simoni Farms: plenty of product will be available for this weekend’s CornFest festivities.

“We will be fine for the weekend,” said Massoni, whose family has grown corn in Brentwood since 1969. “There will be lots of corn for the CornFest. We will be donating over 100 boxes of corn, as we do every year.” Local farms including Ron Nunn, G&S and Dwelley also donate boxes of corn to the town’s annual festivities.

“There’s no shortage of corn,” added Massoni.

And there’s no shortage of corn trivia, either. For example: • Corn has more than 3,500 uses, including as an ingredient in ethanol, chewing gum, fireworks, potato chips, soap, paint, antibiotics and peanut butter.

• Corn isn’t merely Brentwood’s top crop; it’s America’s No. 1 field crop.

• If every ear of corn in the United States were laid end to end, the string would reach from Earth to Mars.

• Corn grows on every continent except Antarctica.

• One bushel of corn boasts 72,800 ker-

nels and weighs 56 pounds.

• Corn is America’s No. 1 animal feed grain. In recent years, corn production has ballooned to more than 10 billion bushels.

• Speaking of a long shelf life: archeologists have popped 1,000-year-old kernels.

But for fresh-on-the-cob flavor, it’s recommended that corn be eaten within a few days after harvesting.

• One bushel of corn can provide enough sweetener for 325 cans of soda, oil for two pounds of margarine and enough starch to produce a ton of paper.

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As part of The Federal Truth in Lending Act of 1968, the annual percentage rate is calculated much differently than the actual note rate and can always be found on your Truth in Lending disclosure. While the note rate simply represents the yearly rate at which your lender will collect interest for permitting you to borrower money for a specific length of time, your APR represents the total cost of credit on a yearly basis after all charges – points, appraisal, credit report, processing, and document fees etc. - are taken into consideration. It is typically higher than your actual interest rate because it includes these additional items and assumes you will keep the loan for the full term.

Let’s look at how APRs are calculated. For our illustration we will assume a note rate of 5.50% on a fixed rate loan. On a 30 year term,

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and a loan amount of $150,000, the monthly payments would be $851.68. In order to calculate the APR for this loan we would first subtract out the fees: $1500 (one point), $425 for the appraisal, $500 for processing and $16.50 for a credit report. $150,000 minus $2441.50 equals $147,558.50. This new figure of $147,558.50 would reflect on our Truth in Lending disclosure as the amount being financed, when in fact we are borrowing $150,000…here is where APR comes into effect.

We take the new figure of $147,558.50 and use it as our present value/loan amount to determine the true cost of the loan. By working the equation backwards until we receive the same $851.68 monthly payment as if the loan amount were still $150,000, we come up with our annual percentage rate. In this case, our APR is 5.65%, the true cost of borrowing the amount of the loan being applied to the actual purchase, after paying all the fees.

Remember, although the note rate is what you calculate your monthly payment off of, and is the figure you’ll compare with your neighbors at the dinner table, the APR is the figure you should be most interested in. It is the only way to truly compare the cost of one loan versus another, and was put in place to protect you.

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CornFest from page 4B All in all, the initial CornFest was a popping success, bringing roughly 5,000 revelers to Brentwood and setting the foundation for a major annual attraction.

Growth of the CornFest Ken Seamann has held various titles over his 15-year involvement with the festival.

He’s seen the fest evolve from a small celebration to a major draw. Over the past few years, Seamann, the 2011 CornFest Co-chair, has been in charge of the entertainment largely responsible for making the CornFest a Bay Area hit.

As attendance grew throughout the ’90s, organizers felt it was time to enhance the quality of entertainment gracing CornFest stages. Since 1998, the event has played host to Eddie Money, Starship and Dave Mason, among other marquee names.

“It really made a major step when we went to major entertainment,” Seamann said. “We stepped up the entertainment, it brought in more people, which made it more profitable.”

But making the festival profitable became difficult as the economic recession hit.

In 2009, the CornFest contributed more than $65,000 to local charities. The 2010 CornFest brought in roughly $130,000 less than the previous year, turning the cupboard bare for Brentwood’s nonprofits.

Organizers cited the recession, as well as uncertainty over the location of that festival as reasons for the decline. (Civic Center construction moved the event’s site from Second to First Street.)

But although the minor event born of

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Chantelle Leighton, right, was named the first Corn Silk Queen in 1992. a napkin has grown into an extravaganza, organizers still want to make sure the history of both the CornFest and Brentwood is recognized and honored this weekend.

Prominantly displayed will be exhibits from the East Contra Costa Historical Society and Museum.

“We want the community,” Chamber of Commerce member Madeline Krebs said, “to get a feel for yesterday here in Brentwood.”

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Keys to hotweather health Every summer, hospital emergency rooms prepare for a rise in the number of swimming, hiking, camping or driving accidents – not including visits or sick days for weekend warriors or the results of poorly refrigerated foods.

Sutter Delta Medical Center’s Emergency Department, one of the busiest in the East Bay, sees more than 56,000 patients annually, and would hate to see your holiday and summer fun marred by an accident or injury that could be avoided.

Hot-day tips • Check on children and the elderly, who are especially susceptible to heat-related illness.

• Never leave persons or pets in a closed, parked vehicle.

• Provide pets access to water and shade.

• Avoid strenuous activity or confine it to the cooler parts of the day.

• Take regular breaks when engaged in physical activity. Take time out to find a cool place.

• Stay hydrated. Increase your intake of non-alcoholic, non-carbonated, caffeinefree beverages.

• Dress for the heat: Wear lightweight, lightcolored, loose-fitting clothing. Wear a hat or use an umbrella.

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• Avoid using salt tablets unless directed by a physician.

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• Apply a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15 approximately 30 minutes before exposure to the sun. Reapply every two hours when outdoors, especially after swimming or strenuous exercise.

• Keep newborns out of the sun.

Proper food handling Food-borne illness, also known as “food poisoning,” is more prevalent in warm weather. If you’re traveling with perishable food, place it in a cooler with ice or freezer packs. Consider packing beverages in a separate cooler, so the food cooler isn’t opened frequently. Keep plenty of ice or frozen gel packs on hand before starting to pack food.

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Mr. Appliance makes military friendly list Based on the recently published Census Bureau figures documenting more than 2.4 million veteran-owned businesses, G.I. Jobs has announced the release of its 2011 Military Friendly Franchises list. The list honors the top 7 percent of franchises doing the most to recruit America’s veterans as franchisees – and Mr. Appliance Corp. is honored to be on this list.

The list satisfies veterans’ need to know which franchise they should pursue, which ones give them the best financial incentives and training, and which franchises have the highest number of veteran franchisees.

Franchises on the list range from restaurants to tax services and home-based opportunities. The common bond is their shared priority of recruiting owner-operators with military experience. “Those of us who have lived and worked in a military environment are used to ‘following a system,’ so we put a great emphasis on introducing veterans to franchising,” said Jon Rucker, director of Snap-on’s Military Veteran Program. “A veteran-owned franchise business is a good fit for the long-term success of both the veteran and the franchise.”

“It’s an honor to be included on the Military Friendly Franchises list,” said Doug Rogers, president of Mr. Appliance Corp. “Our success depends on the hard work of our franchise owners. This achievement is a direct reflection of their dedication to being leaders in the service industry.”

“The list was created three years ago out of demand from military veterans, many of whom want to start or own their own business but are unclear where to begin,” said Sean Collins, general manager for

G.I. Jobs. “Military veterans can execute a plan, lead employees, and are trained to overcome adversity. Combine this background and work ethic with an established franchise system and you have greatly increased the odds of the business succeeding.”

The 2011 list was compiled through exhaustive research by G.I. Jobs in which thousands of franchises nationwide were polled. Methodology, criteria and weighting for the list were developed with the assistance of a Franchise Advisory Board consisting of Mail Boxes Etc. Founder Jim Amos, Spring-Green President James Young, Mr. Rooter Plumbing President Mary Kennedy-Thompson, and Anytime Fitness National Media Director Mark Daly. All four board members are military veterans or come from veteran families.

The full list of Military Friendly Franchises will be published in the June issue of G.I. Jobs Magazine, and on Military Franchising, a web tool that helps veterans decide which franchise to choose. Additional resources are posted on the Military Friendly Franchises Facebook page, www. facebook.com/militaryfranchising.

G.I. Jobs is published 12 times per year by Victory Media, a veteran-owned business. The company also publishes The Guide to Military Friendly Schools.

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RE/MAX open for business

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E/MAX Vintage Estates recently hosted a grand opening party to celebrate its new Brentwood office, located at 1120 Second St. RE/ MAX Vintage Estates provides a wide range of real estate services and utilizes the most current technology, processes and systems to assist clients with all their home buying and home selling needs. Whether clients are new to the market or experienced investors, the staff at RE/MAX Vintage Estates has the expertise, proven track record and resources to help clients achieve their real estate goals. For more information, call 925-634-8500.

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Sutter Urgent Care opens The Sutter Health East Bay Region announced that Sutter Urgent Care Antioch was scheduled to open on Thursday, July 7.

Located at 4053 Lone Tree Way, the facility offers a fast and more affordable alternative than the Emergency Department for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, and gives Delta-area residents access to care when their doctors’ offices are closed.

According to Dr. Stephen Lockhart, vice president and chief medical officer for the Sutter Health East Bay Region, Sutter Urgent Care Antioch offers residents expert, same-day care close to home. “Patients will be able to get the outstanding care they have come to expect from Sutter Health in a convenient location,” Lockhart said. “Plus, we work closely with their regular doctors after they come to us to ensure they continue to get proper care.”

Sutter Urgent Care Antioch will be

open Monday through Friday from 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Physicians on staff can treat patients with conditions such as a sore throat, cold and flu, vomiting, diarrhea, cuts and abrasions, sprains and strains, bruises and bumps, asthma, headaches, ear infections, urinary tract infections or back pain.

Patients should go to the nearest emergency department or call 911 if they experience more serious conditions, such as difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, poisoning, chest pain or pressure, moderate to severe burns, convulsions or seizures, serious head, neck or back injury or severely broken bones.

Sutter Urgent Care Antioch offers walkin appointments and accepts many major insurance plans along with cash or credit cards.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Natalie Lynn Eidbo SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Natalie Lynn Eidbo FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER:N11 endash 0979 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Natalie Lynn Eidbo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Natalie Lynn Eidbo to Proposed Name: Natalie Lynn Powell 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: 8-4-11 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: 6/17/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court

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for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 6/8/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011

lished 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: 6/9/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011

granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 8/25/11 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: 6/27/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court

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ness is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/20/2011. Signature of registrant: Ernest S. Luckhardt - President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/20/- 11 By H. Franklin, Deputy Expires 6/20/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2011

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Barbara Ann Koeth In Pro Per SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: BARBARA ANN KOETH FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0899 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner: Barbara Ann Koeth filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Barbara Ann Gaffney (AKA) Barbara A. Gaffney (AKA) Barbara Koeth Gaffney (AKA) Barbara Ann Koeth to Proposed Name: Barbara Ann Koeth 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: 8/12/11 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Wylie P. Cashman SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jeanene Dal Porto FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0892 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jeanene Dal Porto filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Dawson Lee Gatz to Proposed Name: Dawson Lee Dal Porto 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: 08-04- 11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Maria Cecilia Huffstutler SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Maria Cecilia Huffstutler FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0833 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Maria Cecilia Huffstutler filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Maria Cecilia Huffstutler a.k.a Cecilia Salas Huffstutler to Proposed Name: Cecilia Salas Huffstutler 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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on July 26, 2011, hold a public hearing to consider the following matter: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brentwood amending the City of Brentwood 2010/2011 Cost Allocation Plan and Schedule of City Fees to add new fees associated with the use of the Brentwood Community Center and City Park said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California.

Further information may be obtained from City Hall, 708 Third Street, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5400.

In any court challenge of City Council decisions, 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 City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: June 30, 2011 /s/Margaret Wimberly, CMCCity Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 2011 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 July 19, 2011, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An application for a conditional use permit (CUP 11-007) to allow an upgrade to the alcohol license for an existing 3,493 square-foot restaurant known as El Camino, located at 6611 Brentwood Boulevard (APN 018-150-053). The upgrade is being requested to allow the sale of distilled spirits for on-premise consumption, in addition to the existing sale of beer and wine. Applicant: El Camino Restaurant / Edward Valle Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road,Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Assistant Planner Tim Nielsen [(925) 5165151 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. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 8, 2011

ent Name: a. Taylor Wade Nixdorff to Proposed Name: Taylor Wade Hannah 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: 8/22/11 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. Petitioner shall personally serve father named on birth certificate and bring minors birth certificate to hearing Date: 6/24/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003814- 00 The name of the business (es): Clearview Appraisal Group Located at: 2328 Cambridge Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Melissa Stoffregen 2) Nicholas Stoffregen 2328 Cambridge Drive, Discovery Bay, CA, 94505. This business is conducted by: a Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on - . Signature of registrant: Melissa Stoffregen This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/1/11 By J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 6/1/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 05-1725 The name of the business (es): 1) Liv Luv Fitness 2) Sun Smart Located at: 2612 Crescent Way In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Mailing: P.O. Box 1761, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kimberly Jean Springer 2612 Crescent Way 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 5-24-11. Signature of registrant: Kim Springer This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/24/11

By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 5/24/11 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004415- 00 The name of the business (es): Love for Learning LLC Located at: 833 Second Street In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Love for Learning LLC 833 Second Street Brentwood, CA 94513.

This business is conducted by: a Limited Liabilitiy Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Amber Tennant Director Managing Member This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/27/11 By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 6/27/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0003885-00 The name of the business (es): Brentwood Dream Center Located at: 161 Sand Creek Rd, Ste A In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): You Turn Ministries 161 Sand Creek Rd, Ste A Brentwood, CA 94513. 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: C. A. Williams, Secy/Treas. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/3/2011 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 2/22/10 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004036- 00 The name of the business (es): Summit Protective Services Located at: 2326 Winchester Loop In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 1404, Discovery Bay, CA, 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Steven Lane Harrell, 2326 Winchester Loop 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 6/9/11. Signature of registrant: Steven Lane Harrell This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/9/11

By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 6/9/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004376- 00 The name of the business (es): 1)Sparkles the Clown 2)Ravioli the Clown 3)Rav the Magician 4)Sparkles Delight 5)Creative Clowning Located at: 6020 Lindemann Rd #16-G In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: 6020 Lindemann Rd., #16-G, Discovery Bay, CA, 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1)Denis Alan Martinez 2)Terry Lee Donaldson, 6020 Lindemann Rd., #16-G, Discovery Bay, CA, 94505. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2004. Signature of registrant: Terry Donaldson This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/23/11 By Terry Donaldson, Deputy Expires 6/23/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004048- 00 The name of the business (es): Carlson’s Office and Bookkeeping Services Located at: 1363 Pearl Way In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cheryl Lynne Carlson 1363 Pearl 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: Cheryl Lynne Carlson This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/9/11

By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 6/9/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004182- 00 The name of the business (es): Signature7 Located at: 4041 W. Lakeshore Drive In: San Ramon, Ca, 94582, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Pam Chavez, Inc. 4041 W. Lakeshore Drive, San Ramon, CA, 94582. 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: Pam Chavez, CEO This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 06/15/11 By Joseph Barton, Deputy Expires 06/15/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003918- 00 The name of the business (es): BellaLinda Accessories Located at: 1238 Sheldon Dr In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lynda Gaukroger 1238 Sheldon Dr, 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: Lynda C Gaukroger This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/6/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 6/6/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 05-1725 The name of the business (es): Safe pools Located at: 2021 Montauk Ct In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Suzanna Pries 2021 Montauk Ct Discovery Bay, 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 6-6-11. Signature of registrant: Suzanna Pries This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/6/11

By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 6/6/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003738- 00 The name of the business (es): Redoux Interiors Located at: 2311 Flora Ct. In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Karen Berg 2311 Flora Ct. 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: Karen Berg This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/26/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 5/- 26/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F0004229- 00 The name of the business (es): Zimm’s Located at: 4816 Ridgeview Drive In: Antioch, Ca, 94531, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Scott Zimmerman 4816 Ridgeview Drive, Antioch, CA, 94531. 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 Zimmerman This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 06/16/11

By C. Garcia, Deputy Expires 06/16/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003775- 00 The name of the business (es): STAGE 5 FITNESS Located at: 5366 Lakespring Dr In: Oakley, CA, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael J Griffith 5366 Lakespring Dr, 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 5/7/11. Signature of registrant: Michael J Griffith This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/27/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 5/27/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004147- 00 The name of the business (es): Colonial Pools Located at: 3091 Delta Road In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dale Hinojosa 3091 Delta 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: Dale Hinojosa This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/14/- 11 By Joseph Barton, Deputy Expires 6/14/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004488- 00 The name of the business (es): Safety 4 Paws Located at: 5355 Meadow Wood Lane In: Oakley, Ca, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Meg Davies 5355 Meadow Wood 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: Meg Davies This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/29/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 06/29/16 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: June 7,2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: 15th St Beach LLC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 2540 Sand Creek Rd Ste A-5 Brentwood, Ca 94513-7091 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41-On-Sale Beer And Wine- Eating Place Decree No. 02-1273 Publish Date(s): June 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004106- 00 The name of the business (es): Notarize This! Located at: 1840 Crispin Drive In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Renee D. Armstrong 1840 Crispin 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/P. Signature of registrant: Renee D. Armstrong This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/13/11 By H. Franklin, Deputy Expires 6/13/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004076- 00 The name of the business (es): Sierra West Designs Located at: 7251 Brentwood Blvd., #140 In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shelly Vollmar 7251 Brentwood Blvd., #140, 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: Shelly Vollmar This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/10/- 11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 06/10/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004451- 00 The name of the business (es): MacGyver Home Repairs Located at: 1663 Bartels Drive In: Knightsen, Ca, 94548, Mailing: P.O. Box 383, Knightsen, CA 94548 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dennis J Lewis P.O. Box 383, Knightsen, CA, 94548. 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: Dennis J Lewis Sr. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/28/- 11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 6/28/11 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004130- 00 The name of the business (es): Assay Gold and Silver Buyers Located at: 14850 Hwy 4, Ste. A #115 In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): David McGuinness 2401 Santa Cruz Ct 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 5-23-11. Signature of registrant: David J McGuinness This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/13/11 By Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires 6/13/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-429585-LL Order #: 752316 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/16/2005. 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): CHARLA BENNETT, A MARRIED PERSON Recorded: 6/- 24/2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0230799-00 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/15/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $250,721.92 The purported property address is: 1205 D STREET ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 067- 091-021 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 Americas Servicing Company 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines IA 50328 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.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 inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s 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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obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Nationstar Mortgage LLC 350 Highland Drive Lewisville TX 75067. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.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 holders 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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or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.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 inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s 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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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004489- 00 The name of the business (es): Jessa + Sons Located at: 2464 Taylor Way In: Antioch, CA, 94509, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1)Jessie Okon, 2464 Taylor Way, Antioch, CA, 94531 2) Victor Udor, 2464 Talor Way, Antioch, CASarah Udor, 2464 Taylor Way, Antioch, CA, 94531, 4)Emmanuel Udor, 2464 Taylor Way, Antioch, CA, 94531. 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: Jessie J. Okon This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 06/- 29/2011 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 06/29/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 05-1725 The name of the business (es): Smart Energy Consultants Located at: 2612 Cresent In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Mailing: P.O. Box 1761 Discovery Bay, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Timothy D. Rolan 2612 Cresent, 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 5-2411. Signature of registrant: Tim Rolan This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:5/24/11 By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 5/- 24/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004030- 00 The name of the business (es): Elder Living Solutions Located at: 2412 Tamalpais In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Stephanie KuJala 2412 Tamalpais 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: Stephanie KuJala This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:6/9/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 6/- 9/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Heidi C. Hannah SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Heidi C. Hannah FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1031 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Heidi C. Hannah filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Pres-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-429372-AB Order #: 5177073 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/25/2008. 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. 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): JOSEPH W. SMITH, AN UNMARRIED MAN, AND, MARY H. MCWHORTER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 3/5/2008 as Instrument No. 2008- 0046388-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/22/2011 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $373,877.16 The purported property address is: 1100 ALDER CREEK WAY BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 019-330- 019-1 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 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-412270-VF Order #: 672631 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/6/2007. 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): MAYRA HERRERA AND CESAR HERRERA, MARRIED TO EACH OTHER Recorded: 8/6/- 2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0225157-00 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/29/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $347,368.29 The purported property address is: 1947 DEODAR AVE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 068-025-016 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 Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1319598-02 APN: 017- 430-0111 TRA: 10001 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx0333 REF: Karwowski, Eric IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 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. On July 28, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 24, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-0409892-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Eric Karwowski, A Married Man, 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: 608 Summerwood Dr Brentwood CA 945131872 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: $498,676.93. 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. 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: July 05, 2011.

(R-383861 07/08/11, 07/15/- 11, 07/22/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Christopher Stephen Klein SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Christopher Stephen Klein FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0673 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Christopher Stephen Klein filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Christopher Stephen Klein to Proposed Name: William Christopher Stephen McAfee 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: 8/2/11 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, 248 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA, 94513 Date: 6/30/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0023566 Title Order No. 110018984 Investor/Insurer No. 134145938 APN No. 037-122- 004-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/12/2006. 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 CHRIS ANDERSON, AND LORI ANDERSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/12/2006 and recorded 04/20/06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0122632-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/22/2011 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: 1870 SANTA FE 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. 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 $329,418.69. 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: 06/- 29/2011 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# 4017032 07/01/2011, 07/08/2011, 07/15/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2011

obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to IBM Lender Business Process Services, Inc. (LBPS) 14523 SW Millikan Way, Suite 200 Beaverton OR 97005 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.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 inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s 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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shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.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 inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s 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.

IDSPub #0005436 7/8/2011 7/15/2011 7/22/2011 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2011 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Steve Ignace Obiague; AKA: Steve Obiague; AKA: Steve I. Obiague CASE NUMBER P10- 01539 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Steve I. Obiague; AKA: Steve Obiague; AKA: Steve Ignace Obiague A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Patricia Obiague Parker & Lucie Obiague in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA The Petition for Probate requests that: Patricia Obiague Parker be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 06/21/11 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: 14 Room: 212. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Patricia Obiague Parker, In Pro Per, 10210 Cavalletti Drive, Sacramento, CA 95829 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-424756-TC Order #: 110078130-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/1/2008. 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. 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): MERCY RICE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 5/8/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0102027-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 22/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $274,381.51 The purported property address is: 232 SHERWOOD

DR BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 012-150-026-8 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 IBM Lender Business Process Services, Inc. (LBPS) 14523 SW Millikan Way, Suite 200 Beaverton OR 97005. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.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 inten ded to exercise the note holders 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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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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.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 inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s 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 holders right’s 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. IDSPub #0005888 6/24/2011 7/1/2011 7/8/2011 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011

Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $427,230.32 The purported property address is: 1331 WILLOWOOD COURT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 017390- 034-1 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 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 Nationstar Mortgage LLC 350 Highland Drive Lewisville TX 75067 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 1800280-2832 or Login to: www.auction.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 inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s 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. IDSPub #0005957 6/24/2011 7/1/2011 7/8/2011 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Niki Hue Tran SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Niki Hue Tran FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0917 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Niki Hue Tran filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Niki Hue Tran to Proposed Name: Niki Tran Nguyen 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: 8/2/11 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: 6/6/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-000- 4283-00 The name of the business (es): Blair’s Trading Post Located at: 6130 Bethel Island Rd In: Bethel Island, Ca, 94511, Mailing: P.O. Box 1412, Bethel Island, CA 94511 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carla Blair, 3324 Stone Rd Bethel Island, CA 94511. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/20/- 2011.

Signature of registrant: Carla Blair.

This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/20/11 By L. Derrick, Deputy Expires 6/- 20/16 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Busy Bee Moving and Hauling at: 6300 Brentwood Blvd. In: Brentwood, CA, 94513 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 10/24/08 under file number F-0007896-00 (*) 1). Jose M. Castelan, 101 Gregory Lane, Brentwood, CA, 94513. This business was conducted by: an Individual Signature of registrant: Jose M. Castelan This statement was filed with The County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 22, 2011 By: S.L. Weir, Deputy Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-412102-TC Order #: 100766846-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/20/2004. 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 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): SYLVIA A SANCEN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 4/30/2004 as Instrument No. 20040158881-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/29/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $258,511.39 The purported property address is: 943 NEW HOLLAND CT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 012-330- 020-4 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-419310-LL Order #: 705355 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/17/2006. 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): BEN MONTOYA AND KENYA MONTOYA, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 10/25/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0341634-00 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 29/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $419,734.14 The purported property address is: 160 REMINGTON STREET BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 010-700020 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 Americas Servicing Company 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines IA 50328 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-425440-LL Order #: 734166 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/31/2005. 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): MICHAEL JAY SINATRA A MARRIED MAN WHO ACQUIRED TITLE AS MICHAEL JAY SINATRA AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 6/6/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0202152-00 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 29/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $324,094.96 The purported property address is: 219 WHISPERING OAKS CT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 016-280- 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 Americas Servicing Company 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines IA 50328 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-427194-AB Order #: 5139770 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/30/2007. 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 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): ANTHONY FRUCIANO AND KELLIE FRUCIANO, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 6/5/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0163323-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 19/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $309,928.49 The purported property address is: 348 COLLETTE CT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 016-161-010-0 016-161-010 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 Nationstar Mortgage LLC 350 Highland Drive Lewisville TX 75067 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 1800280-2832 or Login to: www.auction.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 inten ded to exercise

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0022311 Title Order No. 110018002 Investor/Insurer No. 105183397 APN No. 037-470- 028-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/26/2005. 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 MICHAEL E TURNER AND TAMMIE F TURNER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 08/- 26/2005 and recorded 09/01/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0333348- 00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/- 15/2011 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: 109 MONTEVINO 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 $552,679.76. 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: 06/- 23/2011 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# 4011277 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011, 07/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-427452-AB Order #: 5140090 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/20/2007. 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): KATHLEEN C JAMES, AND, CRAIG JAMES, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 12/31/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0349588-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 19/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-427181-AB Order #: 5139756 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/18/2002. 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): JONATHAN J. FRADELIS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 10/31/2002 as Instrument No. 2002-0402067-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/- 1/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $281,316.06 The purported property address is: 4912 CHISM WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 056084- 011-8 056-084-011 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 Nationstar Mortgage LLC 350 Highland Drive Lewisville TX 75067. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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 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: Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800- 280-2891 or Login to: www.auction.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 inten ded to exercise the note holders 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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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): LINH DANG, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 7/16/2002 as Instrument No. 2002-0245885-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/- 1/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $270,258.92 The purported property address is: 1671 MINNESOTA AVE BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 017-480-094-6 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 IBM Lender Business Process Services, Inc. (LBPS) 14523 SW Millikan Way, Suite 200 Beaverton OR 97005. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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 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: Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800- 280-2891 or Login to: www.auction.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 inten ded to exercise the note holders 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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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 Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.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 inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s 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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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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.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 inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s 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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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. IDSPub #0006875 7/8/2011 7/15/2011 7/22/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2011

de 30 dÌas, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versiÛn. Lea la informaciÛn a continuaciÛn. Tiene 30 D’cdAS DE CALENDARIO despuÈs de que le entreguen esta citaciÛn y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefÛnica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y m·s informaciÛn en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede m·s cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentaciÛn, pida al secretario de la corte que le dÈ un formulario de exenciÛn de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podr· quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin m·s advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisiÛn a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniÈndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperaciÛn de $10,000 Û m·s de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesiÛn de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direcciÛn de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT, COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA, 95113 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direcciÛn y el n˙mero de telÈfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): JOHN S. GERHARDT ABA#35443 THE GERHARDT LAW FIRM, 1901 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 1414, Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 371-4980 DATE (Fecha): September 30, 2010 Clerk, by (Secretario): David H. Yamasaki, Chief Executive Office, Clerk (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served.

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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 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.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 inten ded to exercise the note holders 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-11-431267-TC Order #: 5203918 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/5/2002. 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,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-433911-VF Order #: 774799 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/22/2007. 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): ROBERT RANSOM AND GINA RANSOM Recorded: 7/3/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0191445-00 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 22/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $429,609.05 The purported property address is: 219 TWINLIGHT CT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 018-360-016 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-425753-VF Order #: 737261 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/9/2006. 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 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): MARK FESTA, AND TERESITA MERCADO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 11/29/2006 as Instrument No. 20060380448-00 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 29/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $297,861.95 The purported property address is: 1732 MAHOGANY WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 074- 425024 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 Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-427265-AB Order #: 5139861 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/3/2007. 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): RYAN E REBISKIE AN UNMARRIED MAN AND JENNIFER COON A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 4/6/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0100175-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/1/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $315,999.58 The purported property address is: 40 WEST 17TH STREET ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 067-242-033-8 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 Nationstar Mortgage LLC 350 Highland Drive Lewisville TX 75067 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2891 or Login to: www.auction. 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 inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0022705 Title Order No. 110018387 Investor/Insurer No. 0 APN No. 035-600-038-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/20/- 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DAVID FERREIRA, AND ANNA FERREIRA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/20/2005 and recorded 04/26/- 05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0145643-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/15/2011 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: 200 SPINDRIFT CT, OAKLEY, CA, 945612251. 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 $357,698.10. 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: 06/- 24/2011 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# 4015420 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011, 07/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (N˙mero del Caso): 110CV183867 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): WILLIAM HAMILTON; JUSTIN HAMILTON; COURTNEY HUGHES; SCOTT HUGHES; AND DOES 1 to 50 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO EST’c1 DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): TRISH UDEN NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case.

There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/- selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. °AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-427347-AB Order #: 5139963 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/14/2008. 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. 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 WILCOX AND DANETTE WILCOX, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 4/24/2008 as Instrument No. 20080089354-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 29/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $326,822.30 The purported property address is: 4107 MOUNT ISABEL ROAD ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 055650-010-6 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 Nationstar Mortgage LLC 350 Highland Drive Lewisville TX 75067. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1318713-14 APN: 055- 230-0956 TRA: 01130 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx8067 REF: Wallace Jr, William IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED April 02, 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. On July 21, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded April 25, 2007, as Inst.

No. 2007-0121026-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by William B Wallace Jr and Jeanette M Wallace, Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants, 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: 5004 Arrowhead Court Antioch CA 94531 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: $583,289.91. 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. 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: June 29, 2011.

(R-383478 07/01/11, 07/08/- 11, 07/15/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003800- 00 The name of the business (es): CJ’s Pizza & Sports Bar Located at: 4743 Clayton Rd. In: Concord, Ca, 94521, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Colby Manuel Seeno 5247 Ironwood Lane Oakley, CA 94561 2) Joshua Curtis Sutton 1600 Aster Drive Antioch, CA 94509. 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: Josh Sutton This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 05/- 31/2011 By Joseph Barton, Deputy Expires 5/31/16 Oakley Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 26, July 1, 8, 15, 2011

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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (N˙mero del Caso): 372010-00079349-CL- BC-SC NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): CRISPINA GARCIA and ISIDRA STONEBRIDGE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO EST’c1 DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): ANGELES ORDAS NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/- selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/- selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dÌas, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versiÛn. Lea la informaciÛn a continuaciÛn. Tiene 30 D’cdAS DE CALENDARIO despuÈs de que le entreguen esta citaciÛn y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefÛnica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y m·s informaciÛn en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede m·s cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentaciÛn, pida al secretario de la corte que le dÈ un formulario de exenciÛn de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podr· quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin m·s advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisiÛn a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniÈndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperaciÛn de $10,000 Û m·s de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesiÛn de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direcciÛn de la corte es): South Division 500 3rd Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direcciÛn y el n˙mero de telÈfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Kenneth G. Davis, Esq; Law Ofcs of E.B.Alejo; 240 Woodlawn Ave #11 Chula Vista, CA 91910; 6192710620 DATE (Fecha): September 13, 2011 Clerk, by (Secretario): E. STROUB, Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served.

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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): TOYA L HARRIS, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROEPRTY Recorded: 11/20/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0319350 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 22/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $418,942.31 The purported property address is: 4576 LE CONTE CIRC ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 052- 490036 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 Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.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 inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s 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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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: $421,161.40. 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. 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: July 08, 2011. (R-384337 07/08/11, 07/15/- 11, 07/22/11) Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2011

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: MICHAEL SAXBY AND KAY LUK-SAXBY, HUSBAND AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 12/14/2001 as Instrument No. 2001-0386590-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 07/15/2011 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: $225,100.98 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 501 MALICOAT AVENUE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 033350-039-5 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 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: 06/20/2011 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 7720 N. 16th Street, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85020 phone 602-264-6101 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Nichole Alford, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVEASAP# 4019628 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011, 07/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011

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: 06/19/2011 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 3075 Prospect Park Dr., Ste 100 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 9166360114 John Catching Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 ASAP# 4023813 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011, 07/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NTSP20110015001985 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/29/- 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 12/19/- 2006 as Instrument No. 20060403947-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ANTHONY G BELARSKI AND RENE L BELARSKI, 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: 07/28/2011 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: 1818 ISLETON CT, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-594-001-6 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 $340,760.95. 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 Trustee Dated: 06/27/- 2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800ASAP# 4024780 07/08/2011, 07/15/2011, 07/22/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 249062CA Loan No. 0705994473 Title Order No. 766637 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12-06-2005. 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 07-15- 2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12-16-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-048325400, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: TIMOTHY WALTERS AND TONYA DYSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, 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 64, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7330, FILED OCTOBER 22, 1990, MAP BOOK 353, PAGE 1, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL RIGHTS BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM LENORA PERES AND JOSEPH PERES TO M.Y. ASSOCIATES INC., DOING BUSINESS AS Y.M. ASSOCIATES RECORDED MARCH 16, 1990, BOOK 15724, PAGE 411, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $420,822.09 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2339 WINDSOR LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 037-390- 064 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.

DATE: 06-20-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee RIKKI JACOBS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2- 4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800- 892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap. com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4015741 06/24/2011, 07/- 01/2011, 07/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Gloria Jean Johnson CASE NUMBER P11-00695 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Gloria Jean Johnson A Petition for Probate has been filed by: in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA The Petition for Probate requests that: Morris Evans be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a.

Date: 08/- 04/11 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: 14 Room: b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Joscelyn Jones Torru, Attorney at Law, 1210 Central Blvd., Suite 102, Brentwood, CA, 94513 (925) 308-7070 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0149466 Title Order No. 09-8448882 Investor/Insurer No. 155821658 APN No. 034-430- 008-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/30/2006. 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 MICHAEL ANTHONY ZAMORA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 08/30/- 2006 and

recorded 09/01/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0278960-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/- 22/2011 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: 322 BARN DANCE 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 $621,804.90. 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: 01/- 09/2010 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.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-432769-VF Order #: 770518 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/15/2007. 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 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1321780-02 APN: 034- 500-0459 TRA: 19-026 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx2948 REF: Newberry, Jeremy IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 25, 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. On July 28, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded July 27, 2007, as Inst. No. 20070216774-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Jeremy Newberry and Mindy Newberry, 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: 154 Coral Bell Way Oakley CA 94561-1877 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2010-03603 Loan No.: 71383293 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/26/2003. 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. 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: TRAVIS VAUGHN, AN MARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 4/14/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0168737-00 in book ---, page --- and rerecorded on --- as -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 7/28/2011 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the county courthouse 725 Court Street, (corner of Main & Court Streets) Martinez, California Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $212,726.49 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2371 El Monte Drive,, Oakley, California 94561 A.P.N.: 041-210-034-9 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 ‘a72923.54 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. Date: 6/29/- 2011 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 For Non- Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 960-8299 Robin Pape, Trustee Sale Assistant Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 11-00511-US-CAYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED12/11/- 2001. 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,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 11008355 Loan No. 0153384888 Title Order No. 110129360CABFI APN 0412800211 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 17, 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 July 14, 2011, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on July 25, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006023357300 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA, executed by: RONNA LYN BLOMSETH, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 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: 10 CONNIE 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. 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 $556,875.91 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1274762-11 APN: 056- 270-017-9 TRA: 01-027 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx8141 REF: Jemera, Cecilio IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED September 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. On July 21, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded September 27, 2005, as Inst.

No. 2005-0367731-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed

by Cecilio R Jemera and Shirley N Jemera 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: 5015 Fernbank 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. 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: $562,614.23. 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. 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: June 20, 2011.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Saeedur Rehmankhan, Uzma Anwer, Salar Rehmankhan SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Saeedur Rehmankhan, Uzma Anwer, Salar Rehmankhan FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0875 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Saeedur Rehmankhan, Uzma Anwer, Salar Rehmankhan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. 1) Saeedur Rehmankhan, 2)Uzma Anwer, 3)Salar Rehmankhan to Proposed Name: 1)Saeed Rehman Khan, 2)Uzma Anwer Rehman Khan, 3)Salar Rehman Khan 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: 8/25/11 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: 6/24/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011

TUAL POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING SOUTH 0’c2’b0 32’ EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 60 FEET: THENCE NORTH 89∫ 18’ EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 149 FEET TO A LINE DRAWN SOUTH 0∫ 32’ EAST FROM THE POINT COMMENCEMENT; THENCE NORTH 0∫ 32’ WEST, 60 FEET TO A LINE DRAWN EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6 FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89∫ 18’ WEST, 149 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING FROM PARCEL TWO: 1- ‘’ALL OIL GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERALS NOW OR HEREAFTER SITUATE THEREIN AND THEREUNDER’’, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, RECORDED MAY 11, 1939, BOOK 503, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 272. 2- ‘’FIFTEEN FEET ON THE EAST SIDE TO BE USED FOR ROAD PURPOSES’’ EXCEPTED IN THE DEED FROM O. C. APPLEGATE, ET UX, RECORDED AUGUST 29, 1951, BOOK 1814, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 165. PARCEL THREE A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY FOR ACCESS OVER A PORTION OF LOT 6, MAP OF CALIHOMA SUBDIVISION, FILED FEBRUARY 9, 1942, MAP BOOK 26, PAGE 865, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, BEING A STRIP OF LAND 30 FEET IN WIDTH THE CENTER LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF COMMENCEMENT SOUTH 89∫ 18’ WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 125 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0∫ 32’ EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 30 FEET TO THE ACTUAL POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED CENTER LINE; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, SOUTH 0∫ 32’ EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 280 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF HILL AVENUE, AS DESIGNATED ON SAID MAP. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $398,089.73 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 31 APPLEGATE LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 033-053- 057-7 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. DATE: 06-23-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee FRED RESTREPO, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2- 4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800- 892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting. com ASAP# 4022485 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011, 07/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011

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 73, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7797, ‘’DELTA POINTE’’, IN THE CITY OF OAKLEY, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FILED FEBRUARY 11, 2002, IN BOOK 439, AT PAGES 10 THROUGH 15, INCLUSIVE, CONTRA COSTA RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $572,959.06 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4805 MAMMOUTH LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 033-390-042-1 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. DATE: 06-27-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee MARIA MAYORGA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2- 4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800- 892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting. com ASAP# 4025455 07/01/2011, 07/08/2011, 07/15/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2011

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 holders right’s 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# 4025417 07/01/2011, 07/08/2011, 07/15/- 2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2011

ESSEX 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 $449,597.89. 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: 05/- 24/2011 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# FNMA4026909 07/01/2011, 07/- 08/2011, 07/15/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2011

Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/15/2011 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: r46 PUFFIN CIR, OAKLEY, CA, 945611620. 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 $549,543.80. 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/- 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# 4023048 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011, 07/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011

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: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.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 inten ded to exercise the note holders 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 Trustee Sale No. 747337CA Loan No. 0755856952 Title Order No. 110119761CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11-22-2006.

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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07-15- 2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11-28-2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20060378630-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: FELIPE REYNOSO, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, WMC MORTGAGE CORP., IT’S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, 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 PORTION OF LOT 6, MAP OF CALIHOMA SUBDIVISION FILED.FEBRUARY 9, 1942, MAP BOOK 26, PAGE 865, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, DISTANT THEREON SOUTH 89∫ 18’ WEST, 125 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING SOUTH 89∫ 18’ WEST, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 149 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE SOUTH 0∫ 32’ EAST, ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89∫ 18’ EAST; PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 149 FEET TO A LINE DRAWN SOUTH 0∫ 32’ EAST FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 0∫ 32’ WEST, 75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING FROM PARCEL ONE: 1- ‘’ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERALS NOW OR AT ANY TIME HEREAFTER SITUATE THEREIN AND THEREUNDER’’, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, RECORDED MAY 11, 1939, BOOK 503, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 272. 2- ‘’30 FEET ON THE NORTHSIDE TO BE USED FOR ROAD PURPOSES’’ EXCEPTED IN THE: DEED FROM OLON C. APPLEGATE, ET UX, ‘RECORDED FEBRUARY 26,1954, BOOK 2275, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 494. PARCEL TWO PORTION OF LOT 6, MAP OF CALIHOMA SUBDIVISION, FILED FEBRUARY 9, 1942, MAP BOOK 26, PAGE 865, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, DISTANT THEREON SOUTH 89∫ 18’ WEST, 125 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF COMMENCEMENT SOUTH 89∫ 18’ WEST, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 149 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE SOUTH 0∫ 32’ EAST, ALONG SAID WEST LINE 75 FEET TO THE AC-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 748212CA Loan No. 0642337588 Title Order No. 110159014CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-13-2006.

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 07-22- 2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01-25-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-002585100, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: KIM HENDERSON, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PMC BANCORP, IT’S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-413692-AB Order # 3380184987 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/16/2005.

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): JOSEPH OWEN, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 11/28/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0455763-00 in book XXX, page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 25/2011 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: $447,878.39 The purported property address is: 1059 WARHOL WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561-1787 Assessor’s Parcel No. 037-500-026 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 Midland Mortgage Co. 999 N.W. Grand Blvd., Ste. 100 Oklahoma City OK 73118-6116. 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: Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0025217 Title Order No. 11-0020124 Investor/Insurer No. 1706213888 APN No. 033- 430-065-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/08/2005. 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 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 F PARAMES, AND BENITO C PARAMES, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 11/08/2005 and recorded 11/29/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0458209-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/01/2011 at 9:00AM, Hilton Concord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom 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: 1122 DONATELLO 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 $368,611.88. 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: 06/- 30/2011 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# FNMA4026897 07/01/2011, 07/- 08/2011, 07/15/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0012670 Title Order No. 11-0008836 Investor/Insurer No. 1704156686 APN No. 034- 320-033-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/12/2007. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ANTHONY T. QUINTERO AND TERRY L. QUINTERO HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 06/12/2007 and recorded 06/21/- 07, as Instrument No. 2007- 0179814-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/01/2011 at 9:00AM, Hilton Concord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom 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: 50

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0037902 Title Order No. 09-8116075 Investor/Insurer No. 1700302322 APN No. 033- 043-063-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/08/2005. 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 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 DHARMA NAND, dated 12/08/2005 and recorded 12/16/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0482903-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/01/2011 at 9:00AM, Hilton Concord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom 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: 1118 DONATELLO 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 $463,962.56. 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., CA6-914-01-94 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# FNMA4026916 07/01/2011, 07/- 08/2011, 07/15/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0106753 Title Order No. 09-8304214 Investor/Insurer No. 114102751 APN No. 037-480- 063-9-01 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/10/2006. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SALVADOR TAPIA, AND CELSA TAPIA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 05/10/2006 and recorded 05/26/06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0167169-00, in

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-424330-TC Order #: 5097064 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/27/2009. 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): GERALDINE PEREZ, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 4/2/2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0069958- 00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 22/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $292,286.40 The purported property address is: 2032 MANGROVE WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 072- 470-077-8 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 IBM Lender Business Process Services, Inc. (LBPS) 14523 SW Millikan Way, Suite 200 Beaverton OR 97005. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004460- 00 The name of the business (es): Empire Business Center Property Owners Association Located at: 2810 Lone Tree Way #8 In: Antioch, CA, 94509, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1)Elizabeth A. Rimbault, 3100 Windsor Drive, Antioch, CA, 94509 2)Douglas N. Rimbault, 3100 Windsor Drive, Antioch, CA, 94509, 3)Thomas Frank French, 208 Bluerock Drive, Antioch, CA, 94509, 4) Carole D. French, 208 Bluerock Drive, Antioch, CA, 94509, 5) Jack R. Hickman, 3304 Ashburton Drive, Antioch, CA, 94509, 6) Salle Lea Hickman, 3304 Ashburton Drive, Antioch, CA, 94509, 7) C. Denise Stewart, 2810 Lone Tree Way #9, Antioch, CA, 94509, 8) Nancy Gann Desimone, 4600 Discovery Point, Discovery Bay/Byron, CA, 94514 . This business is conducted by: an Unincorporated Association - other than a Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Oct. 1, 1988. Signature of registrant: Elizabeth A. Rimbault, Property Manager This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/28/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 6/- 28/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Peter A. Lucido JR SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Peter A. Lucido JR. FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0955 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Peter A. Lucido JR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Antonino Stefano Lucido b. Jeremiah Julian Andrade to Proposed Name: a. Antonino Stefano Andrade Lucido b. Julian Andrade Lucido 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: 8-12-11 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. Notice to the biological mother of Antonio Lucido is waived by the court. Notice to the biological Father of Jeremiah Andrade is waived by the court. Date: 6/14/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Caryn Fong SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Caryn Fong FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0977 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Caryn Fong filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Layla Kimberly Pagano to Proposed Name: Layla Kimberly Fong 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: 8-811 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: 6/14/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011

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CALENDAR Events Friday, July 8 CornFest

Breast Cancer Support Group meets from 2-4 p.m. in the Fallman Education Center at Sutter Delta Medical Center, 3901 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, call 925-439-1846 or 925-757-7820.

Oakley-Delta Lions

‘Annie’

The Special Kids Foundation Parents Support Group – for the parents and caregivers of specialneeds children – meets at 7 p.m. in The Game Sports Pub ’N Pizza, 235 Oak St. in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.spkids.org.

‘Alice in Wonderland’ “Alice in Wonderland” is performed tonight at 7 p.m. in the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St. in Antioch. Additional performance dates are July 9, 15 and 16; and July 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; and $5 for children.

For more information, visit www.srctgrp.org.

Saturday, July 9 Car Wash for Carter A car wash is held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Les Schwab Tires, 89 Carol Lane in Oakley, to raise money for a local 2-year-old boy who suffers from a disease that prevents him from eating. Proceeds from tickets ($10) benefit the Campaign Urging Research for Eosinophilic Disease (CURED).

RetroManiax The Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch continues its free Antioch Saturday Summer Concerts Series with a performance by the RetroManiax from 6-8 p.m at Waldie Plaza in downtown Antioch. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, picnic dinners, and enjoy music and a cool Delta breeze.

Stitchin’ Saturdays Do you crochet or knit? Would you like to learn?

Bring your hooks, needles and yarn and stop by the Oakley Library,1050 Neroly Road, from 10 a.m.noon. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

E-Waste Fundraiser Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2250 Jeffery Way in Brentwood, hosts an e-waste fundraiser from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring TVs, computer monitors, cameras, keyboards, DVD/VCR/CD players, hard drives, printers, car batteries, cell phones, copy machines, inkjet cartridges, laptop computers and modems for recycling.

Sunday, July 10 Blackout/Etnies Tour The Blackout/Etnies BMX Tour stops by Brentwood Bike Co., 7750 Brentwood Blvd., from noon-5 p.m. BMX celebrities Aaron Ross, Sean Sexton, Lloyd Wright, Geoff Slattery, Tony Hamlin, Tom Dugan and Van Homan are scheduled to appear. For more information, call 925-634-5000.

Monday, July 11 Storytelling Swap Meet Adults are invited to listen or tell stories (up to eight minutes in length) at the Delta Wordweavers Story Swap from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Antioch Library, 501 E. 18th St. The featured teller is Sally Holtzman. Listeners are welcome.

Delta Quilters If you love quilting, come to Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane in Brentwood, at 6:30 p.m. for the group’s general meeting. For more information, e-mail info@ deltaquilters.org.

Tuesday, July 12 Operation Creekside Packing Operation Creekside meets at 7 p.m. at 390 West Country Club Drive, Unit C in Brentwood to assemble care packages for our troops. For more information, call 925-260-5423 or e-mail info@ operationcreekside.org.

Wednesday, July 13 Breast Cancer Support Group Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, the

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Brentwood’s annual community celebration kicks off at 3 p.m. at the corner of Sand Creek Road and Brentwood Boulevard and concludes at 10 p.m. with a fireworks show. The festivities continue Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Kinsella Theater Group performs “Annie” tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the Allan E. Jones Performing Arts Center at Liberty High School, 850 Second St. in Brentwood.

A Sunday matinee is held at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.brentwoodteentheater. com/broadway_under_the_stars.

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Oakley-Delta Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Driftwood Yacht Club, 6346 Bridgehead Road in Oakley. For more information, visit www. e-clubhouse.org/sites/oakleyd.

Parents of Special-needs Kids

Art and Dance of India Celebrate the Contra Costa County Library’s Summer Reading Festival with a live demonstration of South Indian Bharatanatyam dance at 4 p.m. in the Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane. This free 45-minute program is recommended for children in grades K-6. No registration is required. For more information, call 925-516-5290.

Delta Pirates Baseball The Tri Delta Pirates Baseball Club holds tryouts for its 12U fall baseball team on July 11 from 5-7 p.m. at Cypress Community Park, 4001 Frank Hengel Way in Oakley. Players must turn 12 prior to April 30, 2012. For more information, call 925-234-0435, 925-759-5706 or e-mail trideltapirates@gmail.com.

GED prep classes Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St. in Brentwood, offers General Education Development test preparation Mondays through Fridays from 8:30-11 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-634-2565.

Boot Camp Army Cadets of California hosts a military-style boot camp for boys and girls 12-19 from July 15-30 at the Army National Guard Armory in Pittsburg. Tuition is $475. For more information, call 925-470-5525 or visit www.thearmycadets. org.

Tri Delta Pirates Baseball Club

Teens can celebrate Bastille Day by playing travel bingo at 3:30 p.m. at the Antioch Library, 501 E 18th St.

Tri Delta Pirates Baseball holds tryouts for its 14U fall team July 15 from 5-7 p.m. at Cypress Community Park, 4001 Frank Hengel Way in Oakley. Players who will turn 14 prior to April 30, 2012 are eligible. For more information, call 925234-0435, 925-759-5706 or e-mail trideltapirates@ gmail.com.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Corvette Convention

Thursday, July 14 Travel Bingo

Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. at Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St. This month’s meeting features guest speaker Debbie Toth of Rehabilitation Services of Northern California. Toth will discuss day care and respite care. For more information, call 925-513-7710.

Sign-ups Oakley Day Camp Summer Blaze Day Camp, sponsored by Oakley Recreation, is held Mondays through Fridays, July 11-15 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Daily drop-off costs $9; $40 for a weekly punch card. For more information, call 925-625-7041 or e-mail coelho@ ci.oakley.ca.us.

Basketball Skills Clinic Warrior Elite Basketball Skills Clinic for girls (grades 5-8) runs Mondays through Thursdays from July 12-28 at Timber Point Elementary in Discovery Bay. Fees are $60 for the basketball clinic (weeks 1-2) only; $30 for open gym (week 3) only; $80 for both. For more details, call 925-6981590, e-mail warriorelitebasketball@yahoo.com or visit www.warriorelitebasketball.com.

Youth Flag Football Flag football provides the opportunity for boys and girls 6-10 to learn the sport and experience the fun of football. Registration is ongoing through July 8; evaluations will be held July 9; the season begins in August. For more information, call the Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department at 925-516-5444.

Antioch Youth Football and Cheer Players 5-14 can register for the 2011 Football and Cheer Season on Wednesdays, July 13, 20 and 27 from 7-9 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza, 3001 Delta Fair Blvd. in Antioch. The fee is $45. For more information, visit www.antiochyouthfootball.net.

Discovery Bay Corvette Club hosts the 2011 Western States Corvette Convention July 17-20.

The event includes four days of fun with fellow Corvette enthusiasts, auto crossing, car shows, poker run, casino night and an awards banquet dinner. For information, e-mail yelatoy@sbcglobal.net or call 925-634-0503.

Run and Gun Golf Tournament Freedom High School’s football and basketball programs sponsor the Run and Gun Golf Tournament on July 23 at The Golf Course at Brentwood. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. Participation fee ($100) includes a tri-tip and chicken lunch. For more information, e-mail hartwigk@luhsd.net.

Football Skills Camp Freedom Football staff host its Youth Skills Non-Contact Football Camp for kids 7-14 July 28-29 from 5-7:30 p.m. Registration begins July 28 at 4:30. The cost is $40 and includes a T-shirt and a Friday barbecue. For information, e-mail hartwigk@luhsd.net.

Friendly Visitors Needed Friendly Visitors is looking for caring and compassionate volunteers 18 and older to visit lonely seniors in their homes for one hour per week.

Share a cup of tea, watch a movie, play cards or take a walk together. For more information, visit www.mowsos.org or call 925-937-8311.

Hospice Volunteers Needed Hospice of the East Bay is looking for residents who are motivated, committed and want to make a difference in the lives of hospice patients.

To volunteer or for more information, call 925887-5678 and ask for the Volunteer Department.

Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteer drivers.

Deliver once a week for two hours and make a tremendous difference in the lives of our seniors in need. For more information, call Sharon Fitzgerald at 925-778-4379.

British Soccer Camp

Gold Medal Squared Camp

Delta Youth Soccer League and Challenger Sports host the camp from July 11-15 at Antioch Youth Sports. Registration is $66 for kids 3-4; $78 for kids age 5; $105 per half day for kids 6-16; and $145 per full day for kids 8-16. For more information, call 866-528-9688 or visit www.challengersports. com.

Gold Medal Squared hosts a volleyball camp Aug. 1-4 from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Antioch High School’s small gymnasium. The program is open to middle and high school students. The fee is $195; scholarships are available. For more information, visit www.goldmedalsquared.com.

ECYFL Football

Deer Valley High School hosts a volleyball camp for students in grades six and up from Aug. 8-12.

All ability levels are welcome; times and tuition vary. For more information, visit www.deervalleysports.com and click on links/forums or e-mail loupanzella@antioch.k12.ca.us.

Walk-in registration is held July 10 and 24 from 3-5 p.m. at The Game Sports Pub ’N Pizza, 235 Oak St. in Brentwood. Visit www.ecyflions.com and look for the registration form under the 2011 Registration tab. The season begins Aug. 1.

Deer Valley Co-Ed Volleyball Camp

Ongoing Events Walk and Talk with the Mayor Oakley Mayor Jim Frazier invites residents on a 3-mile walk on the first and third Saturdays of the month starting July 16. The walk begins at 7:30 a.m. at the parking lot off East Cypress Road behind Kragen on the Marsh Creek Trail.

Residents are asked to bring questions and suggestions.

Antioch Farmers’ Market The Antioch Farmers’ Market, located at Somersville Towne Center, is open every Sunday through Oct. 30 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Apricots, bell peppers, blackberries, cantaloupe, eggplant, nectarines, peaches, plums, prunes, raspberries, strawberries and tomatoes are in season. Check out live music by Waxwing John. For more information, visit www.pcfma.com.

Lap swimming Brentwood’s Family Aquatic Complex is open for the 2011 Lap and Masters season. The competition pool is open from 5:30-8 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. and 6:15-8:15 p.m. Participants must purchase a 16-entry pass for $35.20 at the Parks and Recreation office, 101B Sand Creek Road. For more information, call 925-516-5444.

Brentwood Farmers’ Market The Brentwood Farmers’ Market runs Saturdays through Oct. 29 from 8 a.m.-noon. The market has returned to First Street, between Oak and Chestnut. Beans, broccoli, carrots, corn, lettuce, melons, spinach and watermelon are in season.

Check out live music by Deja Blue. For more information, visit www.pcfma.com.

Senior Luncheon Brentwood Senior Citizen’s Club, Inc. offers a senior luncheon and bingo the last Wednesday and second Friday of the month at the Brentwood Senior Center. Admission is $2; reservations are required by noon the day before. Call 925-634-5040 for reservations.

Bingo Night The first number is called at 7 p.m. for the Knights of Columbus and the Columbiettes Council 10414 Bingo Night. Bingo continues every second Saturday through Nov. 13. The $20 or $30 buy-in includes dinner. The payout is $100; $150 for the special payout. For more information, call 925-625-2610.

Free Clothing and Food Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2250 Jeffrey Way in Brentwood, operates a clothes barn and food pantry the second Saturday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free clothes, food, other resources and prayer are provided to those in need. For more information, call 925-634-1540.

Food Distribution St. Vincent de Paul Society of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood, distributes free bags of groceries, produce and bread every Friday from 9-11 a.m. in the church hall.

Oakley Library Book Club This month the Oakley Library Book Club reads “The 39 Steps” by John Buchan. The club meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1050 Neroly Road to discuss the mystery novel of the month. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

Quit Smoking Sutter Delta Medical Center presents a free Quit Smoking Today seminar with Oncology Resource Nurse Suzanne Much on Monday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Get the information and support you need to succeed. For more information, call 925-779-3613.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous A free 12-step program for those who are overweight, underweight or obsessed with food or body size and would like to maintain a healthy weight is held Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at Kaiser Antioch Medical Center, 4501 Sand Creek Road. For more information, call 925-513-3015 or 925-516-7798.

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Windermere Ellsworth & Associates EBLIVING.COM (925) 513-2605 | (925) 642-7653 FEATURED PROPERTY

Discovery Bay

FEATURED PROPERTY

Deep Water Custom Home

$435,000

Custom Single Story features 4 bed, 2.5 bath and over 2300sq ft of living space. With a southern exposure and awesome water views this property also offers a remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a great room/ kitchen combo. It also features beautiful walnut hardwood & tile floors throughout and a U-dock. This is a great home to entertain your guests.

ANTIOCH

Cozy & Cute

Great Starter

Outstanding Opportunity

$119,900

$380,000

Located in Magnolia Park subdivision this home features 4 large bedrooms, 3.5 baths with a full bedroom and bathroom downstairs and over 3700 sq ft. Other features include an oversized 4 car garage, 18 inch tile flooring, wainscoting, granite slab counters in kitchen and stainless steel appliances. With-in walking distance to schools, parks and shopping.

ANTIOCH

BAY POINT

$124,000

Oakley

Corner Lot Beauty

BRENTWOOD

$199,999

Location, Location, Location

$260,000

DISCOVERY BAY

Deep Water Beauty

$450,000

Cozy & Cute single story, with 3 beds, 1 bath and 1228 sq ft of living space. The property features a large private backyard with tool shed, open kitchen with garden window, dining area, inside laundry room and a Sun room for year round use.

Walk to school and close to freeway access.

Nice manufactured home that offers 3 beds & 2 baths and over 1500 sq ft of living space. It also features a living/family room combo with fireplace, Open eat-in kitchen and dining room with tile floors and a 2 car detached garage. This will move quickly

Beautiful Kentfield model home on a corner lot with 1915 sq ft. It features 4 beds and 2.5 baths, tiled family room and kitchen, Formal dining & living rooms, open kitchen with breakfast nook, a 3 car garage and lots of fruit & palm trees.

It is close to parks, schools, dining & shopping and within walking distance to public transportation. Ready to move in.

Wonderful 4 beds, 2.5 bath with over 2000 sq ft of living space. It features a formal dining & living room, large open family room, breakfast nook, granite slab counters in kitchen and so much more. With-in walking distance to The Streets of Brentwood, Slatten Ranch, bike trails and just a few blocks from HWY4 bypass.

Spectacular deep water home features over 2000 sq ft of living space, 4 bdrms, granite counters, slate/travertine flooring, custom paint, vaulted ceilings, master w/jetted tub, trex deck w/custom glass railing, incredible water views, and so much more. An absolute must see.

Call Shauna 925-437-7702

OAKLEY

BRENTWOOD

OAKLEY

PITTSBURG

SAN R AMON

Starting Out

$146,880

Recently remodeled, this property offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and almost 1500 sq ft of living space. It features new 2 tone paint, new carpet and flooring throughout and a large backyard. This is a must see.

Spectacular

$359,900

Featuring 4 large bedrooms, large loft/gameroom, huge park like backyard with beautiful inground gunite pool and spa.

Other features include slate flooring throughout, vaulted ceilings, custom 2 tone paint, built in entertainment centers, shutters and so much more.

Country Feel!

$569,900

Beautiful 3484 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath custom single story home, on almost an acre. Property is completely landscaped, very private, quiet location with gorgeous pool and hot tub, surrounded by colorful tropical plants and palm trees.

Country feel with city amenities near shopping, schools and bypass! Call Robin at 925-858-4975

Wonderful Townhouse

$183,000

Beautiful 4BR 2.5 BA, 1873 sq. ft. has: Laminate flooring, kitchen tile, stainless steel appliances, two tone paint, oak cabinets, walk to Pittsburg Marina and parks. Make OFFER now before it’s gone. Call Rod 925-783-6706

Stunning Single Story

$750,000

Stunning Single Story Rancher features 4 bedrooms & 2 bath, freshly painted inside, marble entry, plantation shutters throughout home, spacious & open floor plan with huge kitchen, parklike backyard with in-ground pool/spa, patios & grassy play area, perfect for entertaining... An absolute must see!

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The Time to Sell Short is Now! Bryce Ellsworth, Broker

Rod Talavera, Realtor

Vanessa Gutierrez, Realtor

Shauna Suckow, Realtor

Lic# 01305147

Fluent in Tagalog Lic# 01701571

Se Habla Español Lic# 01840693

Lic# 01505149

Amante Asuncion, Broker Associate Lic# 00636264

Robin Nelson, Realtor

Penny Dobbertin, Realtor

Lic# 01793070

Lic# 01306163

Marc Ellsworth, Office Manager

Yes, that’s right; I am calling this the best opportunity you will have to get a fresh start. With current Tax and Real Estate Laws on the side of Homeowners, there is no better time to get behind the massive negative equity associated with most homes in our area. Call us today; we will not push you into a short sale. Our job as always is to GIVE YOU THE BEST REAL ESTATE ADVICE AVAILABLE. * Don’t know your rights? * Not sure if a short sale is best for your situation? * Behind on payments? * Lost your job? * Just need info on how it works * Depleted your savings just to stay up on your mortgage?