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Brentwood superhero celebrates miracle

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Photo by Richard Wisdom

Green Ranger Hector David, Jr., left, and Red Ranger Alex Heartman high-five birthday boy Aaron Tanner.

And he didn’t need long to wait. Alex Heartman – the Red Ranger – and Hector David, Jr. arrived in street clothes laden with gifts for the galvanized birthday boy.

“We’re really happy to be here,” said

Heartman, who connected with the Tanners through a mutual friend who served on Aaron’s team of medical specialists. “Aaron’s story is a pretty powerful thing.”

“We feel very blessed to be here,” added David, who along with Heartman signed autographs, posed for pictures and see Superhero page 12A

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Superheroes, as everyone knows, leap tall buildings in a single bound, battle bad guys and wear cool costumes.

Last weekend Aaron Tanner was clearly that guy. Blazing around the park dressed in his superhero finest, cape flying, blond hair blowing in the wind and cherub cheeks glowing, the 7-year-old enjoyed the time of his life – and rightly so.

It’s been nearly two years since the sweetfaced boy with a passion for Power Rangers underwent a super heroic heart and kidney transplant. Today he has come out on the other side healthy, happy and ready to roll.

“Talk about perspective,” said Elizabeth Tanner, Aaron’s mom. “We’re just so happy with how things have turned out.

Everything looks a lot brighter from this side of the street.”

The Tanners celebrated their superhero’s miraculous birthday Saturday with a superhero-themed party featuring face painting, bouncy houses, a proclamation from the mayor and visit from the pinnacle of superhero status: the Red and Green Rangers from Nickelodeon’s megahit show “The Power Rangers.”

“I can’t wait to see the Power Rangers,” said an energized Aaron as raced around the park with his friends. “That’s what I want.”

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Church expands walls to increase outreach

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Brentwood serves more than 5,700 families, but with the addition of a new community center, the church hopes to reach out to even more of East County.

Last August, parishioners dedicated and opened the 12,000-square-foot Community Life Center, which includes a multipurpose room, a library, classrooms, parish offices and a commercial kitchen. The new addition also necessitated the creation of 193 parking stalls, and in the future, a picnic area will be set up in one of the church’s many landscaped areas.

“Expanding was critical to the mission of the church,” said Deacon Ron Horan, who served as project manager.

“We want to reach as many people as possible, and the walls of our church simply couldn’t provide the space for all the things we wanted to do for our parishioners and the community.”

Immaculate Heart of Mary first came to Brentwood in the 1940s. Parishioners worshiped from a First Street church for many years, but as Brentwood’s population exploded in the 1990s, the need for a larger facility became a priority. The church moved into a new house of worship at the corner of Central Boulevard and Fairview Avenue in 2005, but as more families moved to Brentwood, church leaders realized they’d need more space.

A capital campaign was launched in 2009 to raise the $2 million needed to build the new facility. Through community fundraisers and donations from church parishioners, the church got the green light to begin construction in 2010.

“When we were raising funds, we made it very clear that expanding our church wasn’t about building this cocoon around the Immaculate Heart of Mary community,” Horan said. “We’re not trying to isolate ourselves. We want to have

Photo by Samie Hartley

More than 10,000 guests have visited the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Community Life Center since it opened last August. more space to welcome more people. Outreach is very important to us.”

The Community Life Center is made up of a series of modular buildings expertly fused together and camouflaged with stucco aesthetics to give the appearance of a Spanish courtyard. The facilities are used regularly by the church’s 107 organizations – the classrooms by 1,500 children for catechism, and the multipurpose room for celebrations and town hall meetings.

“The Center is everything we wanted it to be and more,” Horan said. “I don’t know what we would do without it, and we look forward to expanding our services to better serve the community.”

Horan said one of the most successful programs hosted in the new center is the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Friday food distribution. Not only do families in need collect food to feed their families for several days; they’re offered a meal to enjoy in the comfort of the multipurpose room.

Immaculate Heart of Mary is looking forward to the second year of its community garden, another new development made in conjunction with the construction of the Community Life Center. Last year’s inaugural crop yielded 2,500 pounds of fruit and vegetables to be donated to those in need.

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Protestors rally against the 1 percent

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer Horn honking, thumbs-ups and high fives from passersby flooded downtown Brentwood on Tuesday as members of Moveon.org gathered in front of the Bank of America building to demand that the wealthiest 1 percent of the population start paying their fair share.

“Today is about raising public awareness of the inequality in taxes,” said Chris Flores, organizer of the event. “One percent of the population in this country has the vast amount of the wealth and yet they are paying far less of their share than they should.”

The rally was part of a nationwide effort called the Tax the 1% National Day of Action, held – fittingly – on tax day.

And in downtown Brentwood, the dozen or so protestors raised their picket signs inscribed with messages that read “We are the 99%” and “Make Them Pay.” Flores said the group chose to gather in front of Bank of America on First Street because the corporation as a whole is one of the most egregious offenders when it comes to paying taxes. According to Flores, Bank of America owes billions of dollars in outstanding taxes.

The peaceful protest came on the heels of a recent 99% Spring Training event held at The Game Sports Pub ’N Pizza in Brentwood, part of a nationwide effort to train 100,000 residents how to

Photo by Justin Lafferty

About a dozen protestors made their voices heard in front of Bank of America in Brentwood, asking for fair taxation on the richest 1 percent. stand with the 99 percent in nonviolent actions to promote change.

And Flores believes it’s a movement whose time has come.

“Over the last year, we have seen the greatest rise in progressive activism in generations,” he wrote in a recent press re-

lease. “From the protests in Wisconsin to actions targeting the Keystone pipeline, Occupy Wall Street to Move Your Money, progressives stood up, took to the streets, took action and changed the debate in the nation. 99% Spring will train the country back for the 100%.”

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Caregiver-turned-survivor keeps fighting cancer

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer When doctors saw the complexity of Margaret Souza’s lung cancer, they gave her six to 12 months to live.

That’s just what she did.

The Oakley resident and her husband, Ace Giles, sold their house, bought a motorhome and toured the western United States. Souza figured that such a short timeline meant she should make time count.

Souza and Giles went to Washington, Idaho, Utah and saw the Grand Canyon in Arizona. “It actually didn’t soak in at first,� said Giles, trying to fight back the tears. “Then they started giving us percentages of survival.

The largest number of people die within the first two years with that disease.�

But a funny thing happened as the motorhome scooted from place to place. Six months went by, and Souza was still alive.

Then a year passed. Doctors discovered that the treatments and the chemotherapy had shrunk the cancer in her lungs and lymph nodes to a safe level.

Now it’s seven years after her diagnosis, and Souza is still going strong. “She’s like Superwoman,� said Margaret’s niece Regina Hernandez. “She’s always been an on-the-go person. She’s busy; she doesn’t sit still – it’s just how she is.�

Souza is a survivor and member of Malia’s Ohana, an Antioch/Pittsburg Relay for Life team that has been a mainstay of the event for the past 10 years. Malia’s Ohana

Photo by Kevin Bartram

Lung cancer survivor and Antioch/Pittsburg Relay for Life participant Margaret Souza holds aloft a Survivor sash. Seven years have passed since doctors told Souza she had less than one year to live. will participate in this year’s event, June 2324 at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg.

The team is named after Souza’s sister Marie (Malia’s Ohana is Hawaiian for Marie’s family), who passed away from lung cancer in 2002. Three years later, Souza was diagnosed. “Time just went on,� Souza said. “They

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say that 3 percent live to five years, and I’m on my seventh year. I don’t know what percent that makes it, but I like it. I definitely like it.�

It was Marie who got Margaret involved in Relay for Life. After Marie was diagnosed in May of 2001, Margaret quit her job as an accountant to take care of her sister.

Cancer has been a nemesis to Souza’s family. Her mother contracted ovarian and breast cancer – and survived. Souza has lost two cousins to lung cancer. Now, roughly 15 relatives and family friends participate in Relay, which benefits the American Cancer Society. On Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Most Holy Rosary Church, 1313 A St. in Antioch, the Antioch/Pittsburg Relay will throw a Survivor Birthday Party for Souza and other local cancer survivors.

When Souza was diagnosed in 2005, she felt more prepared because of her experience with Marie. Giles quit his job as an electrician and welder to be at Souza’s side. Souza also fought back following a heart attack while she and Giles were in Utah, roughly a year after her cancer diagnosis.

After doctors told Souza that the cancer had shrunk and showed no signs of growing, the couple breathed a huge sigh of relief. Despite Souza’s concern that the cancer could return, she’s elated to have made it this far.

Through the Relay event, Souza has formed valuable relationships with other caregivers and survivors. “It’s been an amazing journey,� Souza said. “I feel so fortunate, and I thank God for that – that I’ve gotten this far.�

Upcoming Relay for Life dates: • Oakley – April 28-29, Freedom High School • Brentwood – June 16-17, Liberty High School • Antioch/Pittsburg – June 23-24, Los Medanos College To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Creamy Italian Chicken HOW TO RENT A HOME

by Mary Jane Andrews, RFL Brentwood

Place chicken in a slow cooker. Combine salad dressing mix and water (or wine), mix well and pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for three hours. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and soup until blended. Add mushrooms and pour over chicken. Continue cooking on low for one more hour or longer until chicken juices run clear. Serve over rice or noodles.

A fundraiser for all seasons lifestyle, plus suggestions for healthy substitutes to ingredients such as sugar and butter to cut calories and fat.

Recipes range from Atomic Green Beans to Texas Corn Salad to Grape Nut Pudding. Other mouth-watering treats include Orange Blueberry Coffee Cake, Sweet Potato Soufflé and Barbecue Fish Tacos.

To order your copy of the Relay cookbook, e-mail Brentwood Relay’s Wanda Zimmerman at rflbrentwood@ gmail.com or Oakley Relay’s Tobie Meyer kenneth7180@sbcglobal.net.

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other websites you can check are rent.com, trulia.com and hotpads.com. You will also need to check the classified section of the local newspapers and their websites, which would be thepress.net and hotcoco.com.

Next would be calling all the local property managers and asking what properties they currently have available. And then on top of all that, you need to just drive around and look for “for rent” signs (and look at bulletin boards, too).

I know, I know.... This is a horribly inefficient way to do it. But following all my advice above is the only way to find the majority of homes for rent, and even then, you’ll still be missing some! Someday some website will have the vast majority of the rentals, but it hasn’t happened yet.

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Relay For Life organizers and teams are always looking for new ways to raise funds, so this year Oakley Relay For Life has teamed with Brentwood’s Relay to offer the first East County Relay cookbook.

“Our Seasonings of Relay Cookbook” features 60 recipes contributed by 32 Relay supports in Oakley and Brentwood. The cookbook costs $10 and features recipes for entrees, appetizers, desserts and snacks. Recipes are divided into sections based on the seasons of the year.

The cookbook features Relay tidbits and suggestions on how to live a healthy

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Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts 1 envelope Italian salad dressing ¼ cup water or white wine 1 8-ounce package cream cheese 1 10¾-ounce can cream of chicken soup, undiluted 8 ounces mushroom stems and pieces Hot cooked rice or noodles

Last week I told you about some of the things to be careful of when renting a home.

Now I’ll tell you how to FIND a home for rent. When you want to find a home for SALE, it’s pretty easy. Nearly all homes for sale these days wind up on the MLS system that agents check or Realtor.com somehow.

If you can get signed up on a website, or have an agent log a search for you into the system, you’ll find out about almost all the homes for sale. It’s almost universal. Not so with homes for rent, unfortunately. It’s more of a hodgepodge of several places to check, with no one place having even a majority of the homes for rent.

The first would be to have an agent run a search on the MLS. But per my warning above, you are still going to be missing a LOT of the available rentals. The next place to check would be CraigsList.com, BUT you need to be very careful and watch out for scams where the “landlord” doesn’t really own the home at all. For more info check out my article from last week, or contact me for a copy of that article. A couple of

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Trevor’s Weekly Mortgage Matters Marriage Marriage is such an interesting concept in its own right, defining marriage as a mortgage and you’ve now officially dedicated an entire column to your cause.

Let’s start with – speaking generally and loosely of the post -World War II age demographic that purchased their first home with their first husband, or wife, and kept both until their dying day – our grandparents, or great-grandparents (depending). These individuals thought loooong term: no instant gratification via the internet, cell phone, or other means of communication other than a land-line, postal service, or walk or ride your bike to your friend’s house. When they signed up for a commitment, it was a commitment.

These individuals married their spouse for the long haul and thought the same way with their mortgage…30 years or more into a marriage and 30 years into a mortgage…they thought of fixed products across the board. Statistically speaking, in 1950 the divorce rate was sitting at 1,070 per every 100,000 for men and 1,373 per every 100,000 for women.

Fast forward to 2010 and – per information gathered via the US Census Bureau – divorce rates have risen to 9,255 per every 100,000 men and 12,305 per every 100,000 women. Add that increase of eight percent on top of the fact that, as a nation, our foreclosure rate in 2010 was at a record high of twelve percent and it is not an opinion when stated, “Commitment, in the form of a marriage or a mortgage, isn’t quite what it used to be.” That said, and after reviewing these facts, it is very

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important to see the other side of the coin.

With an eight percent divorce rate and twelve percent foreclose rate it is easy to mathematically determine that eighty-eight percent of both marriages and mortgages, in the long haul, last. In other words, there is still more than enough statistical data to support the idea of having both a good marriage and a good mortgage. Now, I’m not a marriage counselor, but I am a nationally licensed Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO), and I can tell you that from my experienced MLO standpoint, I’ve observed that communication is the key to a good mortgage. It is invaluable to discuss your loan term goals before jumping into any type of commitment…especially one with such long term consequences, i.e., a mortgage.

When discussing the idea of purchasing a home, as with – and, again, I’m not a marriage counselor – discussing the idea of entering into a marriage, it is important to regress to the thoughts and ideas of those before us.

“Can you live with this commitment for 30 years (or more)?” is the question/conversation you should be having with your MLO. If the answer to this question is yes, than you have my blessing. If the answer is no, than I object to this relationship, and I seriously think that you should consider the reasons behind my objection, and then ask yourself again if you can live with your commitment for at least 30 years. As always, I welcome all questions and or concerns pertaining to real estate lending on my cell phone, 925-726-1444, or via email, tfreymortgages@yahoo.com.

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Keep little ones safe this boating season There are two camps when it comes to boating with babies: those convinced you’re crazy and those who think nothing of it. So at just what age is it safe to have children aboard?

The answer: when the parents are comfortable and caON THE pable. Let’s face it – most don’t think ATER twice about tossing junior in the car and heading off to do life. The yellow line down the middle of the road or red light at an intersection both rely on CAPT. JON the judgment and BLOOM attention of others completely out of your control.

Why is boating perceived differently? Maybe it’s a bit of unfamiliarity combined with an innate fear of drowning. Operator competence and good judgment a given, an infant in a boat is “statistically” safer than one in a vehicle. My kids have been on boats (sail and power) since before they were 1. A bit of preparation and planning is all that’s necessary.

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The trick to a baby PFD (personal floatation device) is starting well ahead of time by donning it at home while doing something they enjoy, like eating.

Start slow and increase the wear time until they don’t think twice about wearing it. Proper fit is important for safety and comfort, so don’t buy big that allows for room to grow.

Remember that shade and sunscreen are important to ensure sensitive skin doesn’t get cooked. Lastly, exhaust fumes are no bueno so keep them away from the transom area, as CO (carbon monoxide) tends to settle there.

There’s an awkward toddler period when they no longer tolerate being trapped by the car seat yet aren’t surefooted enough to be left to their own mobility. This age requires the most onboard supervision, an adult or older sibling that will sit with junior while under way. When they get the wiggles see Boating page 11A

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Superhero from page 1A with Heartman signed autographs, posed for pictures and spent some time eating birthday cake and jumping in the bouncy houses. “This kind of thing reminds us why we do what we do.�

But for the neighbors, family and friends in attendance, no reminder was needed. Aaron’s journey riveted the community since it began in 2009, when he was placed on an organ donor list for a heart and kidney transplant.

Born with a birth defect that caused his heart to function on only the right side, over the years Aaron underwent seven open-heart surgeries to correct the problem. But when doctors discovered that renal failure was putting too much pressure on Aaron’s heart, they decided he’d need a heart and kidney transplant to survive. It took a year to find a donor. During that time Aaron, then 5, endured thrice weekly kidney dialysis treatments to keep him alive.

Throughout the yearlong ordeal, the Tanners, including dad Mark and older brothers Noah and Nicholas, received an outpouring of support from friends, family and community well-wishers. “When you look around Brentwood you see a very community-oriented town, and there’s a reason for that,� said Mayor Bob Taylor as he presented Aaron with a birthday proclamation. “This is a community that cares.

A couple of years ago, things with Aaron were a little bit different, but he is a true miracle. It’s a special honor to be here today.�

While Aaron will continue to be monitored by annual checkups throughout his life, doctors have given him a clean bill health and expect the second-grader to enjoy a long and healthy life. “We are so grateful to everyone for their love and support,� said Elizabeth. “We could never have gotten through all this without the prayers of everyone. There’s no way to ever thank people for what they have done for Aaron and our family.�

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The Green Ranger, aka Hector David, Jr., above, signs autographs as a rapt audience looks on. Birthday boy Aaron Tanner is all smiles as he chats with his superhero counterpart, Red Ranger Alex Heartman.

Aaron, a heart and kidney transplant survivor, celebrated his 7th birthday with a superhero-themed party featuring face painting, bouncy house and a proclamation from the mayor.

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Chief gets his kicks Oakley Police Chief Bani Kollo launches the honorary penalty kick as part of the Liga Latina Youth Soccer League Opening Day Ceremony held at O’Hara Park Middle School last weekend. Prior to the kick, Kollo admitted to having no soccer experience, but the effort was met with cheers from the crowd. The local youth soccer league, which began in 2000, has grown to 29 teams comprising players 4 to 16.

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New launch unveiled

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ntioch recently unveiled its newest access point to the San Joaquin River: a boat launch at the Antioch Marina. With great fanfare, including several local dignitaries and jetski racing, Antioch ofďŹ cially opened the boat launch to the public. The boat launch is free now, but once the facility is fully built out later this spring, it will cost $5. Above, Antioch City Councilman Gary Agopian cuts the ribbon to open the launch.

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Joseph R Ziegler, a 2011 Deer Valley High School graduate, recently completed his basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, where he received his BMT Ribbon and National Defense Ribbon. Ziegler continued his training for electrical aircraft systems at Keesler and Sheppard Air Force bases and will be stationed in Okinawa, Japan at Kadena Air Force Base.

OBITUARIES Katherine “Suzie” Shanks Nov. 11, 1942-March 24, 2012 Longtime Brentwood resident Suzie Shanks passed away peacefully at her home. She touched many lives with her positive attitude.

She was born in Alton, Ill. and grew up in Edwardsville, Ill. Suzie enjoyed a 40-year career with her husband Dallas as a business owner in Brentwood. Suzie also enjoyed traveling.

Suzie is survived by her husband, Dallas; children, Scott Shanks, Kim Landreth and Kirk Shanks; daughter-in-law, Sue Shanks; son-in-law, Stephen Landreth; grandchildren, Kiely, Kody and Kelsey Shanks, and Jennifer Landreth. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of life on Sunday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shadow Lakes Golf Course, 401 West Country Club Drive in Brentwood.

Rather than send flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Suzie’s name to the East Contra Costa Historical Society, which can be contacted at 925-634-8651.

Gayle Lenore MacDonald Dec. 16, 1916-April 1, 2012 Brentwood resident Gayle MacDonald passed away on April 1 following a fall and hip fracture on Feb. 28.

Born to Ada and Orla Wollitz on Dec. 16, 1916 in Oakland, Gayle grew up in Oakland and attended Oakland High School. After spending most of her adult life in Castro Valley, she and her husband moved to Brentwood in 2000.

Gayle was married to John Arthur MacDonald for 60 years before his passing in 2001.

Gayle is survived by her two children: Pamela Cole (Dan) and Linda Stebbins (Don); five grandchildren: Kendall George, Julie Willis, Dan Stebbins, Jason Emerson and Clay Emerson; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

Gayle attended Golden Hills Church in Brentwood and enjoyed being with her family.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, 365 Lennon Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598.

A family service will be held in Clearlake at a later date.

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County offers traffic amnesty Super Soroptimists A six-month program began Jan. 1, 2012 for certain traffic bail and fines.

The one-time amnesty period offers discounted fines for some old, unpaid traffic tickets that were due and payable before Jan. 1, 2009.

Defendants may make a lump sum payment of 50 percent of the total outstanding balance, including the base fine, assessments, late charges or other fees, of certain violations to fully satisfy the court-ordered obligation.

Parking tickets, driving under the influence and reckless driving cases are not eligible for this program.

Other qualifying conditions include: • The defendant must not have not appeared in court, or must not have paid the fine in full.

• Any previous payment must have been made on or before January 1, 2009.

• Restitution must not be owed to a victim on any case within the county where the traffic case was filed.

• The defendant must have no outstanding misdemeanor or felony warrants within the county.

The program concludes June 30, 2012. For more information, visit www. cc-courts.org or call 877-541-8420.

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starting at 11:30 a.m. And companies such as Pinky’s Car Wash, REI and Paradise Skate, among others, will distribute some sweet gifts to volunteers.

Parsons has been grateful for the support that the event has garnered from all around the community, both in terms of participation and sponsorship. People have come from not only East County, but as far away as Salinas in the Central Valley to participate in the cleanup effort.

“There are so many people that still have pride and want to help in an active way,” Parsons said. “Everybody was complaining about blight, and this is just one way for individuals to contribute to the beautification of their city.”

For more information, visit www.art4antioch.org/KAB-2012.asp.

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go to the school in each category with the most student or family participation, $300 to the second place school and $200 to the third.

To make efforts count for a certain school, be sure to name that school during registration or at a check-in site so organizers can keep track.

Many participants in Keep Antioch Beautiful Day don’t merely pick up cans and paper. They often find hazardous waste and harmful blight. Organizers work with Allied Waste to make sure that kind of trash is disposed of safely.

Volunteers are also rewarded for their efforts. A free lunch, courtesy of Honeywell, is provided for those who help out.

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oroptimist of the Delta recently donated the proceeds from its annual 300 Club fundraising project in support of the Brentwood campus of Shepherd’s Gate, which provides shelter and resources for women and children displaced by abuse, financial hardships and addictions. Seen here with Shepherd’s Gate residents are club members from Soroptimist International of the Delta and Soroptimist of ECC, who cohosted a dinner for Shepherd’s Gate residents. Soroptimist meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in La Fuente restaurant in Brentwood. For more information, visit the Soroptimist Facebook page, e-mail sidelta@ soroptimist.net or call 925-628-5962.

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Becoming sustainable in policy and practice

by Becky and Al Courchesne Frog Hollow Farm The word “sustainable” gets a lot of play these days. The looming challenges that climate change poses make sustainability more than just a buzz word. California has been working to address and prepare for these challenges by implementing UEST policies like the OMMENT landmark climate change law, AB 32.

We appreciate the state’s leadership on these complicated issues.

At Frog Hollow Farm, we think a lot about sustainability. Most of our decisions are rooted in how to ensure that our business, family, community and natural resources are not only sustained over the long term but actually get stronger and healthier.

Our Brentwood farm started in 1976 on 13 acres of fertile San Joaquin River Delta land. Now we have a thriving 133 acres with

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hundreds of trees that produce peaches, nectarines, cherries, apricots, apriums, plums, pluots, pears, olives, persimmons, quince, apples and more. Heirloom tomatoes are our newest crop, and we are always planting new things to find out what grows best here.

To make maximum use of our harvest and build in safeguards against crop failures, we diversify our crops. We added a commercial kitchen to produce pastries, preserves and dried fruit. In the face of changing weather, pest and water conditions that come with a changing climate, we are counting on this diversity to help us adapt.

We made the transition to organic practices 21 years ago. Instead of fossil fuel-based synthetic fertilizers, we use seaweed, fish, limestone and compost to build soil fertility.

With the help of scientific consultants we pay for out of our farm budget, we recently embarked on an exciting new project to improve our compost production.

We now recycle 100 percent of our waste products – orchard prunings, downed

LETTERS Prompt code enforcement Editor: I just wanted to let the City of Brentwood Code Enforcement Department and the Brentwood Police Department know how very much we appreciate their involvement in taking care of a (somewhat) empty house next door to our home. Homeowners need to know there is a place to go to complain about unsightly properties. It shows how very much this city cares.

We had noticed people living in the house next door but thought they were renters. One day they were living in the home, the next day they were gone. We starting seeing people coming and going in the home, not the original owner. We contacted code enforcement and the police department and they acted promptly.

There are people temporarily living in

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branches, old trees and fruit waste – to make high-quality compost that enhances the soil microbiology. Instead of burning our orchard prunings (creating air pollution and emitting carbon into the atmosphere) or piling up our fruit waste to attract pests, we have healthier soils and use very few soil amendments from off our farm.

The Economic and Technology Advancement Advisory Committee to the California Air Resources Board found compost can reduce the need for irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides while also increasing crop yields, stating, “This is a cost-effective way to reduce agricultural GHG emissions while sustaining California’s agricultural industry by returning organic nutrients to the soil.”

In addition to addressing the climate crisis, farms like ours also provide community benefits such as open space, limiting urban sprawl and the provision of healthy, locally produced food. We are proud to employ 30 year-round workers and 60 during harvest.

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the home now, for whatever reason, and not taking care of the yard. So I called code enforcement this morning and they are taking corrective action again. We are very proud of our home, take good care of it, and to have a house next door with weeds 2 feet high is not good.

We are very proud to say we live in a wonderful community like Brentwood, and that has been reinforced by the great response we have received as homeowners when contacting code enforcement and the police department with this issue.

Love living in Brentwood!

Debra Lowther Brentwood

Hoisting the flag of gratitude Editor: At 6 p.m. on this past Friday, the 13th of April, the Byron Union School District came to realize just how very lucky we are, indeed.

As rain poured over the Bay Area and hail even pummeled the ground, we watched as the clouds parted and opened above our Excelsior Middle School campus, streaming down rays of sunshine as if a spotlight under which we raised our nation’s flag, the inaugural such raising for our new flag pole, constructed with Measure C Bond monies.

While 200 of the Byron and Discovery Bay community looked on, the Excelsior Choir sang our national anthem to begin an evening of dedication, celebration and recognition for our school district, our staff, our families and our community. We are quite pleased and proud of what our community allowed for us to build with this bond measure, for our children today, and which we dedicate

We have implemented sustainable practices throughout our operation; we could do a lot more with some support. And with the right policies and incentives, many more California farms and ranches could make similar contributions and offer multiple benefits to their communities. Frog Hollow Farm will continue to do its part.

Meanwhile, California’s brand-new cap-and-trade program – one component of the larger AB 32 program – will go into effect this year. It will create new opportunities and revenue to support activities that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It gives the state a powerful tool to move sustainability from individual projects such as ours into the mainstream. That sounds like a sustainable future we all can and should support.

Becky and Al Courchesne are the owners of Frog Hollow Farm, a 133-acre California Certified Organic Farm located in Brentwood that has been committed to sustainable practices since 1989. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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to all of our children in the future.

On this night our community came to support and celebrate with our district, not only the work of completed construction projects but the work and success of our students and our schools themselves.

All three of our district’s schools have experienced dramatic API growth over the past few years, and just over the past few weeks, both of our elementary schools were honored to have been named as California Distinguished Schools.

I would like to thank and recognize our California State Superintendent, Mr. Tom Torlaksen, for joining us at our dedication and for the kind words he shared with our district family there gathered, along with Mr. Bubba Paris for his motivational message and for their combined efforts to bring healthy awareness and alternatives to school children’s meals, and for their gift of a salad bar for our new cafeteria!

I would also like to thank Contra Costa County Superintendent Dr. Joe Ovick for joining us, State Sen. Mark DeSaulnier’s and Assembly Member Joan Buchanan’s offices for a special commendation recognizing our district, as well as the numerous former board members, community leaders, our families and, of course, Byron USD teachers and staff, who all contributed to mark such a special evening for our district.

I would like to especially thank Bob and Darlene Meeckes, the proprietors of the Discovery Bay Sports Bar and Steakhouse, for their generous donation and service of delicious food for all in our community who attended; Ryan and Lisa Hodgson, dear friends who contributed in ways big and small to help with the

evening’s event; Kelly Basmagian for her work to help plan and coordinate; and Ashley Dicksa for her time and creativity.

Finally, I would like to thank my husband and family for all of their support throughout not only this event but my time on the board, not to mention through the past 18 years of our marriage and family and all that life has brought our way! My heart is full; my cup is running over.

Jill Sprenkel Byron Union School District Board of Trustees

Official appreciation Editor: I wanted to thank Oakley Police Chief Bani Kollo, Oakley’s Mayor Romick and Oakley’s Vice-Mayor Rios for attending the Liga Latina Opening Day Celebration.

This is the first year that guest speakers from the city have been present at our event, and I think it was great that they took the time to attend this community event. I know that our young athletes from the Liga Latina were excited to have the mayor and vice-mayor at our event.

Everyone loved that Chief Kollo participated in the penalty kick at the end of the celebration. It was great to see how the chief joked around with the youth and the referees regarding his soccer skills. I am happy to see that our police department and our city are taking the initiative to get involved with the Liga Latina. I hope to see them and other Oakley Council members at future events!

Teresa Gutierrez Oakley

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The Liberty Union High School District will honor some of its best athletes of all time on Saturday at Freedom High.

The Hall of Fame event’s social hour runs from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.; the dinner and induction begin at 7 p.m. For tickets ($37.50), call Joanne Morrison at 925634-2565, ext. 1022 or Jack Ferrill at 925634-2589, ext. 1054 or 209-462-5259.

David Dyer – football, basketball, baseball

Judy Byer – basketball, softball Byer, a 1983 graduate, entered Liberty having already proven herself an outstanding softball and basketball player in elementary school. As a freshman, she helped the Lions’ junior varsity team win its third straight championship. As a sophomore, Byer was the varsity basketball team’s point guard and named the team’s MVP. She lettered in varsity softball, excelling in both sports throughout her time at Liberty.

Byer was also a star in other pursuits: an honor roll student, Block L treasurer,

BYER student council member and band member for all four years. After leaving Liberty, Byer played basketball and softball at Los Medanos College and is now an Oakland police officer, a member of the

Before graduating from Liberty in 1962, Dyer earned 10 varsity letters in football, baseball and basketball. In his senior year, he lettered in all three sports, earned MVP honors and was named to the all-East Bay Athletic League first team for football and baseball. Dyer was also active in student council as the student body president, the rally committee, Block L Society, honor roll and band.

He played quarterback and catcher for Diablo Valley College’s football and baseball teams, plus quarterback, defensive back and punter for University of Nevada, Reno. After serving 25 years in the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department, he retired as a Deputy Sheriff and now lives in Brentwood with his wife, Sharon. They have two children, Mary

DYER Chantelle and Matt.

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Falcon flies high Deer Valley senior pitcher Dolce Galaviz delivers to a Liberty batter on Tuesday.

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reedom High soccer defenseman Gerardo Fernandez recently signed his Letter of Intent to attend Holy Names University in Oakland. Fernandez made his parents proud by earning an academic and athletic scholarship to play soccer for the Hawks. Nick Lusson, head coach of Holy Names, welcomed Fernandez to the team. Fernandez plans on majoring in biology and pursuing a career in dentistry. He’s grateful to be able to attend a college close to home but distant enough to give him a taste of living on his own.

Deer Valley softball head coach Amy Tillson has waited all season for her team to turn the corner following the loss of several key players to graduation last year.

Tuesday, her wait ended when the Wolverines won their Bay Valley Athletic League opener 5-2 over Liberty to extend their winning streak to four games.

“It’s a really young team that’s coming around at the right time,” Tillson said.

“We’re getting better every day. We’re a very young team and our veterans are providing great leadership.”

Freshman first baseman Brandi Williams rapped out two hits, a run and an RBI for the Wolverines, (6-6-1, 1-0 BVAL) and senior Dolce Galaviz gave up one hit in three innings of relief to secure

the victory.

Williams broke a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the sixth with an RBI double that scored sophomore outfielder Halle McIlvenna to give Deer Valley a 3-2 lead it wouldn’t relinquish.

Deer Valley jumped on Liberty (1-5, 0-1 BVAL) freshman pitcher Ashlyn Frits, who entered in the sixth with the game tied 2-2. In addition to the double by Williams, freshman outfielder Amanda Coley scored on a groundout by senior outfielder Davianna Burney, and Williams scored on a wild pitch with Galaviz in the box to make it 5-2 Deer Valley during a threerun sixth inning.

“I think we did really good,” said Wolverines freshman outfielder Renee Smith. “Our defense was good and so see Win page 22A

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Patriots poised for long postseason run

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

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Heritage’s Ryan Volta watches a shot rocket down the fairway during a match against Freedom on Tuesday. better nine-hole average than in 2011. One of those is junior Carney Hocking, who finished runner-up in the BVAL tournament a season ago, losing in a playoff.

Hocking is nearly two strokes better, while Bell has improved his card by more than three.

Two other athletes who have upgraded their games are Volta, more than four strokes better per round, and junior Gilbert Tarin, who has cut nearly eight shots per round off last year’s scores. Tarin’s accomplishments are especially noteworthy,

as he was cut from the team as a freshman.

After a year of practice, he came back as a sophomore, made the team, and has gotten significantly better in his junior year.

“The scores have been way down; everyone came back a lot stronger,” Tarin said. “We’ve practiced a lot more and come back better.”

The Patriots weren’t exactly starting from scratch this season. They lost none of their top players from a season ago, and will lose only Bell and Tyler Connell this year. The 2011 team finished second

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Just talk with coaches and players on the Heritage boys golf team, and it’s obvious what date the Patriots have circled: April 26, Roddy Ranch Golf Club, vs.

Deer Valley.

A victory there would be the program’s first against the Wolverines and likely clinch a tie for the Bay Valley Athletic League’s regular season title.

But even if Deer Valley beats Heritage again, the Patriots know they’ll enter the league’s championship match on April 30 in excellent position for a long postseason run, which would start at the North Coast Section qualifier. This comes from finally fielding a team not reliant on only a few players, but one more than deep enough to play in league matches, which require six players per team.

“We have a lot more depth,” said senior Ryan Bell. “We’re at least a solid six-deep team, and even our backup guys have some really good scores a lot of the time.”

One of the Patriots’ notable accomplishments came at the Atwater Invitational at Stevenson Ranch. Playing a course where the players had virtually no experience, Heritage won its first tournament in school history, beating 19 other teams.

“It was really cool,” said sophomore Ryan Volta, whose 18-hole score of 81 was the fourth best on his team. “Nobody could stop smiling on the way back. None of us had really played there before – and that course usually plays tough – but on that day it didn’t play that bad. We just went out and dominated and were really consistent down the line.”

The improvements mean more than just tournament success. Nearly every returning Patriot player has a significantly

in the BVAL to Deer Valley. This year, their only loss in league came to the Wolverines in a two-stroke heartbreaker.

Head coach Mark Tinder feels this team can learn from that experience, noting that two shots over five players is a small amount. “Deer Valley has always clipped us by not having a big number,” Tinder said. “They usually have one great score and one good score, and the rest decent. They always beat us with the decent numbers. But I think we can do it now.”

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Early on, the Lions looked like they would pick up their first league victory – equaling their entire BVAL win total from last season.

After Liberty pitcher Victoria Bratsher led off the third with a triple, she scored one batter later on a single by Frits to make it 1-0 Lions. Junior utility player Olive Paredes singled home senior third baseman Alex Elder in the fourth to make it 2-0 Liberty, but that was all the Lions offense could muster off Deer Valley freshman starter Rachel Jones.

“We got a little too comfortable when we got up the two runs,” Liberty head coach Stacie Del Chairo said. “We needed to explode from there and continue putting the ball in play, continue running the bases and continue scoring.”

Bratsher was in command for the Lions during the first four innings, giving up only a single and a walk, before she lost control in the fifth with the Lions up 2-0.

A leadoff walk to Williams in the bottom of the inning spelled doom for Bratsher.

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junior third baseman Maleia Namauleg drilled back-to-back doubles, which allowed Slate and Williams to score, erasing the two-run deficit for the Wolverines.

Galaviz picked up the win for Deer Valley while Bratsher suffered the loss for the Lions.

Antioch 2, Freedom 1 It took 11 innings, but Antioch scored an upset 2-1 victory over longtime league champion Freedom on Tuesday to open BVAL play. Shelbi Graifman earned the win, defeating Madison Williams. Senior right fielder Morgan Perry drove in Chelsey Ferguson for the game-winning run in the final frame.

“It was actually a surprise,” Panthers head coach John Rebstock said.

“We hadn’t been playing very well, but we picked it up to start league.”

Heritage 11, Pittsburg 0 Heritage opened BVAL play with a burst of offensive firepower in an 11-0 win over Pittsburg. Kayla Barber and Lisa Rodrigues notched triples and four Patriots tacked on two hits. Rodrigues also fanned 11 Pirates in a game shortened by the mercy rule.

Extras from page 21A senior Ronny Brohman connected with a fastball for a single to bring Borrelli home.

“A close game like this is always fun,” said Brohman, who also won the game in relief. “It’s even better when it’s won in walk-off fashion. If it weren’t me, it would’ve been the guy behind me.”

Antioch also got a valiant effort from sophomore starting pitcher David Quintero, who went 7.1 innings, fanning five Falcons (4-8-1, 0-1 BVAL). Quintero for most of the game was locked into a pitcher’s duel with Freedom junior Miguel Carvajal, who struck out six in six innings.

Though Falcons manager Gary Alexander felt his team’s performance could’ve been better, he was impressed by Carvajal’s pitching. “He’s had two really good outings in a row,” Alexander said.

“He deserved to win that game.”

Antioch got on the scoreboard initially on a first-inning RBI single from senior first baseman Troy Amate. Freedom answered in the next frame with an RBI hit from Shea Sbranti and a sacrifice fly

by TJ Briggs to make it 2-1. The Panthers tied the game in the sixth inning on a Cha-

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tham single.

Vanerstrom finished 3-for-4; Amate 2-for-4. Brohman took the mound in the eighth inning, earning the decision after the Panthers came back to win.

Deer Valley 2, Liberty 0 Senior pitcher Ricky Delgado struck out six Lions in Deer Valley’s 2-0 victory over Liberty on Tuesday. Jordan Gough and Marcos Martinez drove in the game’s only two runs for Deer Valley (13-1, 1-0 BVAL), both in the fourth inning.

Lions (5-7, 0-1 BVAL) senior Stevan Zaharias was saddled with the loss, but pitched well, fanning eight Wolverines and walking none.

Pittsburg 2, Heritage 0 Thanks to solid pitching by Malik Watson, the Pirates claimed a 2-0 victory over Heritage on Tuesday.Watson fanned nine Patriots, spreading five hits over a complete-game shutout effort for Pittsburg (5-9, 1-0 BVAL).

Senior Paul Blackburn went 2-for-4 for Heritage (8-7, 0-1 BVAL). Mason Sargent also came through with two hits for the Patriots.

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British coming to Antioch Challenger Sports has been invited to hold one of its highly regarded British Soccer Camps in Antioch.

The Delta Youth Soccer League has teamed up to host the weeklong British Soccer Camp July 9-13 at the Antioch Youth Sports Complex, Wilbur Avenue and Apollo Court.

Each child will be coached by a member of Challenger’s team of 1,100 British soccer coaches flown to the USA exclusively to work on these programs. Challenger Sports will hold more than 3,500 soccer camps this summer and will coach more than 130,000 players between the ages of 3 and 19.

Challenger’s new coaching syllabus

provides an innovative daily regimen of foot skills, moves, juggling, tactical practices and daily tournament play.

Delta YSL is offering British Soccer Camp sessions for the following ages: 3-5 – mini soccer, 9 to 10:30 a.m., $83; 6-10 – half day, 9 a.m. to noon, $110; 11-16 – half day, 9 a.m. to noon, $110; 8-16 – full day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $155; under 12-18 – team camp, 5 to 8 p.m., $1,000.

Space is limited – parents are encouraged to sign up online in advance to avoid disappointment. Sign up at www. challengersports.com or for more information, call Will Linville at 510-812-1241 or e-mail will_linville@yahoo.com.

Water skiers sought Discovery Bay residents looking for a way to get connected with boaters and people who love water-sports should check out the Bay Area Water Ski Club (BAWSC), a nonprofit, non-competitive, recreational water-sports group open to everyone from beginners to seasoned veterans, families to singles, boat owners to non-boat owners.

By law, boat owners always need a minimum crew of three, so non-boat owners who want to ski or wakeboard need a means to hook up with boat owners. The club’s main objective is networking between boat owners and non-boat owners who love to play on the water.

The club holds events throughout the

summer – and winter – as a means to get members socializing so they feel comfortable contacting each other for activities on the water. The club provides members with networking tools such as a member’s roster and message board via the club website, www.bawsc.org.

BAWSC hosts its season-opener barbecue and potluck Saturday, May 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the home of Bob & Gail Lohse, 1215 Willow Lake Road in Discovery Bay. Those planning to attend should call Sandi Belanger at 408-410-7995.

For more information about the club, visit www.bawsc.org or call Larry Ligon at 707-322-1157.

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By Cherry Comstock

Eight Things to Know If You Receive an IRS Notice Each year, the Internal Revenue Service sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers for a variety of reasons. Here are eight things to know about IRS notices – just in case one shows up in your mailbox.

1. Don’t panic. Many of these letters can be dealt with simply and painlessly.

2. There are a number of reasons why the IRS might send you a notice. Notices may request payment of taxes, notify you of changes to your account, or request additional information. The notice you receive normally covers a very specific issue about your account or tax return.

3. Each letter and notice offers specific instructions on what you are asked to do to satisfy the inquiry.

4. If you receive a correction notice, you should review the correspondence and compare it with the information on your return. Then contact your tax pro.

5. After review with your tax pro, you will decide your next step. If you agree with the correction to your account, then usually no reply is necessary unless a payment is due or the notice directs otherwise.

6. If you do not agree with the correction the IRS made, it is important that you respond as requested. Your tax pro can help you prepare a written explanation of why you disagree and include any documents and information you want the IRS to consider, along with the bottom tear-off portion of the notice. Mail the information to the IRS address shown in the upper lefthand corner of the notice. Allow at least 30 days for a response.

7. Most correspondence can be handled without calling or visiting an IRS office. The choice to respond personally in these matters is fine.

Just remember, your tax pro sees many of such correspondence every year. The explanation necessary to clear up such matters may just be semantics. Always notify your tax pro of any inquiries from the IRS. 8. It’s important that you keep copies of any correspondence with your records.

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Haley Pantle – swimming, water polo MCLAIN Rio Vista High in 1950, and was talked into going out for the track team by close friends John and George Henry. In his junior year, McLain broke the school’s record for the mile, which had lasted almost 20 years. That season, he was the league champion in the mile and named the Outstanding Trackman of the varsity team.

As a senior, McLain won an NCS title and also competed in the All-Star meet in Berkeley, placing fourth overall. At the Stockton Relays, he broke his own record in the mile, clocking in at 4:30.9. After graduating from Liberty, McLain attended Diablo Valley College, then worked for the DuPont plant in Antioch for 39 years.

Pantle started playing water polo for the first time as a Liberty freshman, splitting time between the varsity and JV squads. She moved to the goal in her senior season and was named to the all-Bay Valley Athletic League team, also earning Most Versatile Player honors. She also swam for the varsity team all four years, becoming a team captain as a junior.

Pantle was a championship finalist at the BVAL meet and a member of the 200 and 400 freestyle relay teams that broke school records and qualified for NCS. As a senior, she was a championship finalist in two BVAL meet events, named first-team all-league and was named a distinguished individual scholar-athlete by NCS. She went on to earn medals at Grossmont College in San Diego and DVC.

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She now works as a flight attendant for Virgin Airlines and is a substitute teacher, personal trainer and swimming coach at Liberty.

er and pitcher, earning Foothill Athletic League Honorable Mention. The following season, he became one of the top pitchers and hitters in the league – accruing a 1.22 earned run average and a .315 batting average. As a senior, he was the FAL’s top pitcher and hit .411 for the season. Patterson earned first-team all-league, team co-MVP, team captain and All-Northern California Baseball team honors.

After Liberty, Patterson was the ace pitcher for Los Medanos College and later the closer for Sonoma State University.

As a senior at Sonoma State, he pitched in the rotation and out of the bullpen, going 8-1 with a 2.90 ERA. He’s currently a baseball and softball instructor and has

Kevin Johnson Jr. – basketball Kevin Johnson Jr., better known as KJ, earned the Liberty boys varsity basketball coach’s award as a junior, plus a spot on the BVAL all-league team as an honorable mention. Johnson Jr. was voted team captain as a senior, and earned first-team all-BVAL honors, averaging 15 points and 16 rebounds per game as a center and power forward for the Lions.

KJ was known for his amazing ath-

1946 LIBERTY FOOTBALL TEAM leticism, at one point rebounding his own missed three-pointer and slamming it home for two points. After graduating from Liberty, he attended Humboldt State, where he helped the Lumberjacks earn a berth in the NCAA Division II Final Four in 2004. He led the conference in rebounding for three consecutive years and earned a truckload of collegiate awards. He is now playing for Yulon Luxgen in Taiwan, but hopes to someday return to Brentwood so he can give back to the community.

Greg Patterson – baseball A 1988 Liberty graduate, Patterson played outstanding baseball in his four years on campus. He made the varsity team in his sophomore year as an outfield-

helped 26 local athletes advance to Division I or I-AA schools.

1946 Liberty football team The Lions’ 1946 football team, coached by Irwin Diamond and Frank Vonder Ahe, claimed the EBAL title in the first year after the end of World War II. The unit played together for three years and was especially solid on defense.

Key players included Ray Hiratsuka, Russell Phillips, Doyle Gibson, Vernon Pitau, Bob O’Hara, Walter Davis, Alfred Kalmin, Bill Matsuda, Nick Papadakos, Dewey DeMartini and Tony Ghiozzi.

Following graduation, many of the team’s athletes entered military service.

LEGAL NOTICES 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 May 1, 2012, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An application for an amendment to an approved conditional use permit (CUP 99-11-A1) to modify a wireless telecommunication facility consisting of a ground base equipment pad and antennas mounted on the City’s water tower by eliminating and

replacing ground base equipment cabinets and tank-mounted antennas located on a 0.23-acre parcel at 4061 Walnut Boulevard (APN: 017150-016).

Applicant: Sprint PCS/Dan Burke Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California.

Further information may be obtained from Assistant Planner Tim Nielsen [(925) 516-5151 or tnielsen@brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brent-

wood, 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 Date: April 20, 2012

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April from page 1B If you’re looking to get away from it all, the East Bay Regional Park District has assembled a lineup of excursions to outdoor wonders that’ll keep you incommunicado the entire final weekend of April. Three parks in particular, Black Diamond Mines in Antioch, Round Valley Regional Preserve in Brentwood and Morgan Territory Regional Preserve on the southeast apron of Mt. Diablo offer exceptional spring scenery and guided hikes.

Raptor Baseline East County is a haven for birds of prey: hawks, falcons – even golden eagles – and naturalist Mike Moran is the natural choice of guides to lead the fun, social, citizen-science research project known as Raptor Baseline.

That right: you can participate in the process of documenting the variety and number of these magnificent creatures. No experience is necessary. Mike will teach you how to identify these birds – on the fly.

The adventure strikes out from the Round Valley trailhead on Marsh Creek Road (between the Highway 4 Bypass and Deer Valley Road) on Thursday, April 26 at 9 a.m. and ends around 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. Call 888-327-2757, option 2 and ask for activity 28512.

Shooting the Light The low and enchanting light of dawn is the optimal formula for optical splendor. Naturalist and photographer Kevin Damstra spearheads a journey along supremely photogenic terrain in Shooting the Light, held Saturday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to noon at Black Diamond Mines. Take Somersville Road south to

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where it dead-ends at the upper parking lot by the trailhead. And don’t even think of leaving your camera behind.

Registration is required, and heavy rain will cancel the excursion. Call 888327-2757, option 2 and ask for activity 28445.

Somersville Grand Tour Also at Black Diamond on Saturday, April 28, seniors (55 and up) get escorted through some of East County’s most fascinating history.

Your driver and guide, naturalist Bob Kanagaki, takes you up to Black Diamond’s Rose Hill Cemetery (road conditions permitting), Eureka Slope and Hazel-Atlas Mine from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The fee is $5, and registration is required. Call 888-327-2757, option 2 and ask for activity 28213.

Tracks and Scat If you think you’ve never seen a fox, bobcat or coyote in the wild, naturalist Cat Taylor bets you see those creatures every time you go hiking.

The secret? Just look down. There on the trail is the signature of their presence: footprints and feces.

On Saturday, April 28 from 7 to 10:30 a.m., Taylor leads Dirt Time: Tracks and Scat in the remote and rugged landscapes of Morgan Territory, located off Morgan Territory Road south of Marsh Creek Road. We’re confident this Sherlock Holmes investigation into the habits of our fellow mammals will be taken at a moderate pace – when on poop patrol, the last thing you want to hear from the person in charge is “Step on it!” For information, call 510-544-3249. see April page 7B

Ridgelines recede into morning mist at Black Diamond Mines, above. Left, those who love capturing the natural world through their camera lens are invited to Shooting the Light on Saturday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to noon at Black Diamond Mines.

ON THE COVER: Evening light floods a buckeye grove high above the floor of Round Valley Regional Preserve. Photo by Ger Erickson Photos by Ger Erickson

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Kaiser Permanente keeps four-star rating For the fourth straight year, Kaiser Permanente is the only health plan in California to earn a four-star rating – the highest possible – for overall quality of care in the Healthcare Quality Report Card from the California Office of the Patient Advocate (OPA).

Kaiser Permanente in both Northern and Southern California also received four stars in the Members Rate their HMO category, which measures patient satisfaction with their care and service.

The 2012 report card (online at www. opa.ca.gov/report_card) provides California consumers side-by-side comparisons of the nine largest health plans in the state, ranking them on national standard-of-care measures that involve treatment of a range of acute and chronic conditions, and preventive care that has long-term implications on personal health.

“Kaiser Permanente is consistently recognized for providing high-quality health care

and is frequently cited as a model for the future of health care,” said Gregory A. Adams, president of Kaiser Permanente Health Plan/ Hospitals, Inc. in Northern California. “Our model of care, based on prevention, coordination, integrated electronic medical records and prepayment rather than fee-for-service, creates a strong foundation for delivering high-quality, affordable and accessible health care.”

This year, Kaiser Permanente in Northern California earned four stars in eight of the nine report-card categories for clinical care, including asthma and lung care, checking for cancer, diabetes care, heart care, maternity care and mental health.

“To provide superior medical treatment in the 21st century, you need the best physicians, the most advanced technology and excellence across all disciplines: primary care, specialty care, outpatient and inpatient care,” said Dr. Robert Pearl, executive director and CEO of The Permanente Medical Group.

“Based on this report and our No. 1 ranking by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, Kaiser Permanente is the best in California in these areas and in the very top echelon of health care programs in the country.

This report demonstrates some of the reasons our patients have a 30 percent lower chance of dying from heart disease and stroke than patients treated in the communities around us.”

The 2012 OPA ratings follow several other recent honors received by Kaiser Permanente: Kaiser Permanente Northern California’s Medicare Plan was rated best in the country in the NCQA’s 2011 health plan rankings. In all, seven of Kaiser’s Permanente’s eight regions around the country were ranked in the Top 20 for Medicare Plans.

Kaiser Permanente’s Medicare plans in California received an overall rating of five stars for parts C and D, the highest rating available from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for 2012.

Mary Kay sales director merits Mustang Theresa will take delivery of the new Ford Mustang, her eighth Mary Kay career car, at Diablo Ford in Pittsburg.

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Farmers agents enhance skills Ajmer Singh and James Birdseye of Antioch have completed the Career Agents Course at the University of Farmers training facility in Agoura Hills, Calif. According to Farmers CEO Robert Woudstra, the university, which is national in scope, offers training to Farmers’ 15,000 agents and their staff, 500 district managers and 10,000 claims staff year round.

“Ajmer and James completed the five-day Career Agents Course, which is clearly defined and targeted to enhance the professional skills of Farmers’ agents,” said Farmers Senior Vice President Annette Thompson. “The course gives an agent the ability to learn how to successfully understand the needs of Farmers’ customers and help them choose the right insurance to meet their needs.

“Using professional facilitators and a curriculum that maximizes training effectiveness, this course is a roadmap to success for every agent.”

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Stroke and osteoporosis screenings come to town Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of permanent disability. Unfortunately, 80 percent of victims detected no warning signs prior to their stroke. Fortunately, preventive ultrasound screenings can help you avoid a stroke. And the screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient.

Residents in Antioch and surrounding communities can take advantage of a screening event scheduled for Monday, May 7 at the Lone Tree Golf & Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. The screenings are provided by Life Line Mobile Screening.

You can try your luck at Texas Hold ’em and help feed people in need at the same time at a Loaves and Fishes tournament in Antioch on Thursday, April 26.

Hold ‘em for the hungry Those looking to play a little poker for a big cause should put April 26 on their calendar for the Loaves and Fishes Texas Hold ’em Tournament at the Veterans of Foreign War Post #6435, 815 Fulton Shipyard Road in Antioch.

The $65 admission includes dinner and $1,000 in chips – and provides 15 meals to help feed the hungry in the Antioch community. The event features a no-host bar, and dinner served at 5:30 p.m.

by members of the Antioch Lions Club. Play begins at 6:30 p.m.

Since 1983, Loaves and Fishes has served more than 3,600,000 meals to hungry people throughout Contra Costa County. More than 1,000 volunteers each year help provide 100,000 annual meals to the hungry.

Pre-registration is required. For reservations, call 925-687-6760 or send a check to Loaves and Fishes, 1985 Bonifacio St., Suite 100, Concord, CA 94520.

Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women.

Packages start at $149. All five screenings take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 877-237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

Sutter Delta, Little Gym team up Your kids enjoy supervised play while you participate in an informative, pediatrician-led conversation on the health issues parents often face. That’s the idea behind the new Learn ’N Play presentation series from Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch and Little Gym of Brentwood.

Doctors Susan Adham and Irmeen Ashraf will discuss the following topics in the free series, which will be held twice per month from April through September: My Child Has Itchy, Dry Skin – Could It Be Eczema? Learn how to recognize and treat eczema, a common skin condition. Symptoms include dry, red, itchy patches on the skin, which break out in rashes when scratched. (Dr. Ashraf – Thursday, April 26 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.)

Easy Lifestyle Changes To Fight Childhood Obesity: Childhood obesity is at epidemic levels

and putting our children’s health at risk. Learn lifestyle changes you can make to prevent obesity now and as your child grows up. (Dr. Ashraf – Tuesday, May 8 from noon to 1 p.m. Dr. Adham – Thursday, May 17 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.)

Quench Your Child’s Thirst To Prevent Dehydration: How much water should your child drink? What are the early warning signs of dehydration and heat stress? Symptoms can indicate underlying long-term health concerns and lead to serious problems. Learn to recognize the signs.(Dr. Adham – Tuesday, June 5 from noon to 1 p.m. Dr. Ashraf – Thursday, June 28 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.)

To learn more about these and future Learn ’N Play topics, visit www.sutterdelta.staging. sutterhealth.org/little-gym. To reserve a space, call 925-634-0034. You can also join the conversation via Twitter @sutterdelta#kidshealth.

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April from page 2B Spring Morning at Morgan Morgan Territory is also the venue for a six-mile immersion in the flowers, creatures and breathtaking vistas of Spring Morning at Morgan, led by naturalist Eddie Willis. If you’ve never explored this jewel in the display case of the East Bay park system, mark your calendar for Sunday, April 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The trek is restricted to those 10 and older, and registration is required. Call Call 888-327-2757, option 2 and ask for activity 28518.

Meet the Author of ‘Rose Hill’ A century and a half ago, coal fed the furnace of the Industrial Revolution. So crucial was coal to the cause of the West that it was dubbed “black diamond.” Beneath the hills of south Antioch the earth’s crust is rippled black with veins of that diamond. And there, beneath one particular hill, rest the bones of those whose fate was to dig it out.

Traci Parent’s recently published “Rose Hill – A Comprehensive History of a Pioneer Cemetery” chronicles life – and death – in the 19th-century Mount Diablo Coal Field. On Sunday, April 29 from 1 to 3 p.m., you get to walk and talk with Parent. Meet in the upper parking lot at the end of Somersville Road. The event is restricted to those 8 and older. For more information, call 510-544-2750.

Hazel-Atlas silica mine

Photos by Ger Erickson

Coyote scat, upper left, contains the claw of a creature that woke up on the wrong side of the food chain; center left: bobcat track embosses the Corcoran Mine Trail at Black Diamond Mines; above right: a coyote seeks shade in Round Valley; bottom: swarms of miniature blue lupine adorn Black Diamond Mines’ Upper Oil Canyon Trail.

The Hazel-Atlas mine will also be open for its regular tour schedule – noon and 3 p.m. – on Sunday the 29th. Stop by the Greathouse Visitor Center an hour early to secure your first-come, firstserved spot in the tour, which costs $5.

You’ll have plenty to do and see at the center while you wait. Check out the intriguing artifacts and photographs, view a video featuring former Mt. Diablo Coalfield residents, and chat with the Black Diamond interpretive staff. The Greathouse Visitor Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hazel-Atlas tours are restricted to those 7 and older. For more information, call 510-544-2750.

For the lineup of events in May and June, visit www.ebparks.org/files/mayjune_2012_rin-ebrpd.pdf.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002315-00 The name of the business (es): WOODMILL RECYCLING COMPANY Located at: 5595 Byron Hot Springs Rd In: Byron, CA 94514, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Woodmill Recycling Company, 5595 Byron Hot Springs Rd, Byron CA 94514. This business is conducted by: a California Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1203-07. Signature of registrant: John Milochik, President. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on: APR 03, 2012 by Deputy C. Garcia, Expires 4/3/17. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, and 11, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002430-00 The name of the business (es): Milpitas Yellow Pages, Milpitas Publishing Located at: 248 Oak St In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Milpitas Publishing Company, Inc., P.O. Box 361313, Milpitas, CA 95036 This business is conducted by: a California Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/5/12. Signature of registrant: James Chamoures, President. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on: APR 09, 2012 by Deputy Jaime Parangan, Expires 4/9/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, & 11, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002110-00 The name of the business (es): Total Arm Strength Located at: 2606 Silvermere In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Total Arm Strength LLC 2606 Silvermere Ct., Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a California Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Daniel Stubo, Managing Member. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 26, 2012 by Joseph Barton, Deputy, Expires 3/26/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002395-00 The name of the business (es): Walnut Creek Heating and Air Conditioning Located at: 524 Gloria Way In: Benicia, CA 94510, Solano County is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Donwas, Inc. 524 Gloria Way, Benicia, CA 94510. This business is conducted by: a California Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/4/12. Signature of registrant: Brian Waskow, President.

This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on: APR 05, 2012 by Deputy H. Franklin, Expires 4/5/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, and May 4, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002390-00 The name of the business (es): PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS TUTORING Located at: 2131 Bent Creek Drive In: San Ramon, CA 94582 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Paige Hendricks and David Hendricks, 2131 Bent Creek Drive, San Ramon, CA 94582. 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: Paige Hendricks. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on: APR 05, 2012

by Deputy Jaime Parangan, Expires 4/5/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, and 11, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002435-00 The name of the business (es): FQS Home Care Providers Located at: 2859 Gardenside Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Filomena F. Simon and Robert T. Simon, 2859 Gardenside Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09-APR12. Signature of registrant: Filomena F. Simon and Robert T. Simon. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on: APR 09, 2012 by Deputy Jaime Parangan, Expires 4/9/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002529-00 The name of the business (es): Kiki’s Cupcakery Located at: 3101 Balfour Road, Suite F, In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Mailing: 5080 Cabrillo Point, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kianna Gendotti, 5080 Cabrillo Point, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Kianna Gendotti. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on: APR 12, 2012 by Deputy Chandra Ocasio, Expires 4/12/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, and 11, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002237-00 The name of the business (es): Arend Precision Located at: 2705 Serene Court In: Brenwtood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Matthew James Arend, 2705 Serene Court, 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: Matthew J. Arend. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on: MAR 29, 2012 by Deputy Karla Ruiz, Expires 3/29/2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, and May 4, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001983-00 The name of the business (es): Reuben Borg Fence Located at: 60 San Carlo Court In: Danville, CA 94526 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Reuben Jude Borg, 60 San Carlo Court, Danville, CA 94526. 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: Reuben Borg. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 21, 2012 by Joseph Barton, Deputy, Expires 3/21/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002396-00 The name of the business (es): CRUISES, TOURS & CONDO’S Located at: 2818 Bluebell Circle In: Antioch, CA 94531 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Orland and Cara Begley, 2818 Bluebell Circle, Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/1/2011. Signature of registrant: Orland Begley. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on: APR 05, 2012

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Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, and 11, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001711-00 The name of the business (es): Beauty To You Located at: 1723 Freeport Ct., Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sheila Triolo, 1723 Freeport Ct., 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: Sheila Triolo. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 09, 2012 by T. Ragsdale, Deputy, Expires 3/9/2017.

Oakley Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name CRITICAL STRIKE GAMING at: 1185 Linden Dr., Concord, CA 94520. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 01/06/11 under file number F-000011400 (*)1. Keith Kit Alorro, 1185 Linden Dr., Concord. This business was conducted by: an individual. Signature of registrant: Keith Kit Alorro. This statement was filed with S.L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County MAR 26, 2012 By: C Gutierrez, Deputy Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001708-00 The name of the business (es): J&L Services Located at: 4337 Monterey Ct., In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jeanie R White, 4337 Monterey 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 3-9-12. Signature of registrant: Jeanie R. White. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 09, 2012 by Jose Gonzalez, Deputy, Expires 03/09/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No: L534487 CA Unit Code: L Loan No: 30310395/STADTLANDER AP #1: 068-491- 005 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier’s, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: RICHARD G. STADTLANDER JR, KIM M. STADTLANDER Recorded July 25, 2003 as Instr. No. 2003- 0359869-00 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded January 13, 2012 as Instr. No. 2012-9198 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JULY 21, 2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA-

TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 117 DAPHNE COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness).” Said Sale of property will be made in “as is” condition without covenant or warranty, express 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 as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: MAY 10, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. *AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) MARTINEZ, CA 94553 At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $132,211.62. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 480- 5690 or (800) 843-0260 ext 5690 or visit this Internet Web site: http:// www.tacforeclosures.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case L534487 L. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verity postponement information is to attend the scheduled 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 monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: April 12, 2012 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee, T.D. Service Company Agent for the Trustee and as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary CRYSTAL ESPINOZA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Suite 400 Orange, CA 92868-0000 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

If available , the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or (800) 843-0260 ext 5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. TAC# 955799 PUB: 04/20/12, 04/27/12, 05/04/12 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: April 20, 27, and May 4, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jennifer Williams SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jennifer Williams FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0392 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jennifer Williams filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Sheronn Leslie Pitre Jr. to Proposed Name: Sheronn James Williams 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If

no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/15/12 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. The minor’s birth certificate shall be brought to the hearing. Biological father must be personally served with the Order to Show Cause. Date: 3/12/12 Steven Austin, Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-447710-EV Order No.: 110261211-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/6/2003. 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 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): TERESA ANN PARKER AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 6/17/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0283022-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/30/2012 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: $174,412.98 The purported property address is: 3006 CAREY LN, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 010-360- 061-5 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11- 447710-EV .

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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, 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. 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: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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. TS No.: CA-11-447710- EV IDSPub #0024556 4/6/2012 4/13/2012 4/20/2012 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/5/12 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: 4/4/12 Judith A Sanders, Pro Tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Leticia Iniguez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0457 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Leticia Iniguez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Names: 1.)

Analisse Maria Matute and 2.) Julia Carina Elise Sophia Matute to Proposed Names: 1.) Analisse Maria Iniguez and 2.) Julia Carina Elise Sophia Iniguez 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 5/31/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Father named on birth certificate must be personally served. Date: 3/28/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro Tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001939-00 The name of the business (es): Photos by Jackie Lee Located at: 2735 La Costa Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Catherine and Jackie Gillund, 2735 La Costa Dr., Brentwood, CA 94513. 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 8/8/11. Signature of registrant: Catherine Gillund. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on: MAR 20, 2012

by Deputy L. Barajas Expires 3-20-2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002178-00 The name of the business (es): Trinity Gunsmithing Located at: 5160 Pioneer Way, In: Antioch, CA 94531 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christopher O’Connor, 5160 Pioneer Way, 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 3/28/2012.

Signature of registrant: Christopher O’Connor. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 28, 2012 by P. Cornelius, Deputy, Expires 3/28/2017.

Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002143-00 The name of the business (es): ALL ABOUT SUCCULENTS Located at: 650 Walnut Drive In: Oakley,CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shanae Roberts, 650 Walnut Drive, 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 1/1/12. Signature of registrant: Shanae Roberts. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on: MAR 27, 2012 by Deputy L. Barajas, Expires 3/27/2017. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002095-00 The name of the business (es): Nor-Cal Overhead Located at: 2145 Elkins Way Ste E In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): William A McElmurry, 428 Iron Club 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 10/20/2003.

Signature of registrant: William A McElmurry. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on: MAR 26, 2012

by Deputy Karla Ruiz, Expires 3/26/2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, and 11, 2012.

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002478-00 The name of the business (es): 1. Public Safety Alumni, LLC; 2. Fire Alumni; 3.

Law Enforcement Alumni; 4. Emergency Medical Services Alumni; 5.

Search & Rescue Alumni; 6. Military Alumni Located at: 144 Continente Ave. Suite #130 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Public Safety Alumni LLC, 144 Continente Ave. Suite #130, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a California Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Robert P. Atlas, Managing Member. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on: APR 10, 2012 by Deputy Joseph Barton, Expires 4/10/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, and 11, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001893-00 The name of the business (es): Aqua Clear Pool Service Located at: 1605 Dawnview Dr. In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael William Sala, 1605 Dawnview 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 3-19-12. Signature of registrant: Michael Sala. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 19, 2012

by Myrna Barajas, Deputy, Expires 3/19/2017. Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002104-00 The name of the business (es): Venture Investment Properties Located at: 755 Rutherford Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Mailing: 755 Rutherford Circle, Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alfred E. Valverde, 755 Rutherford Circle, 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 3/26/12. Signature of registrant: Alfred E. Valverde.

This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on: MAR 26, 2012 by Deputy L. Barajas, Expires 3-26-2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002001-00 The name of the business (es): RAISAR TRUCKING Located at: 840 Fulton Way In: El Sobrante, CA 94803 Mailing: 840 Fulton Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Surinder Pal Grewal, 840 Fulton Way, El Sobrante, CA 94803. This business is conducted by: an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/21/12.

Signature of registrant: Surinder Pal Grewal. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on: MAR 21, 2012 by Deputy Myrna Barajas, Expires 3/21/2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, and May 4, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ofelia Doris Contreras SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ofelia Doris Contreras FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0336 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Andre Floyd Ochoa Contreras to Proposed Name: Andre Floyd Contreras 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/17/12 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 biological father is waived by order of the court. Date: 3/19/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro Tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Adrian Maciel/ Sonia Martinez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Adrian Maciel/ Sonia Martinez FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0474 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Adrian Maciel/ Sonia Martinez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Matteo-Maximiliano Maciel-Martinez to Proposed Name: Matteo Maximiliano MacielMartinez 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/29/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 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: 3/26/12 Judith A. Sanders, Prao Tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Peter Valdez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Peter Anthony Valdez FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0482 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Peter Anthony Valdez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Peter Anthony Serrano, b. Peter Anthony Serrano-Valdez, c. Peter Valdez to Proposed Name: Peter Anthony Valdez. 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Campbell, Christie SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Campbell, Christie FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0417 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Christie Campbell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Briana Rose Campbell-Stanko to Proposed Name: Briana Rose Campbell 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/21/12 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 biological father is waived by order of the court. Date: 3/22/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro Tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

cur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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, 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. 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: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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. TS No.: CA-11-485144- LL IDSPub #0025211 4/20/2012 4/27/2012 5/4/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-486789-LL Order No.: 110581934-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/29/2004. 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): SAUNDRA L WORRELLMANNING, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 12/8/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0470352-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/4/2012 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: $170,428.98 The purported property address is: 421 W 12TH ST, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 067-122- 007-7 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable,

the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this case CA-11-486789-LL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

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, 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. 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: 714573-1965 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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. TS No.: CA-11- 486789-LL IDSPub #0024424 4/13/2012 4/20/2012 4/27/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates; April 13, 20, 27, 2012.

of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this case CA-11-488291-AB . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

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, 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. 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: 800280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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. TS No.: CA-11-488291- AB IDSPub #0024441 4/13/2012 4/20/2012 4/27/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-479822-VF Order No.: 1109791 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/27/2003.

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 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): DAVID TUNELL Recorded: 6/16/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0280322-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/30/2012 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: $270,021.65 The purported property address is: 1610 MONTEREY DR, ANTIOCH, CA 94509-0000 Assessor’s Parcel No. 076-165-012-6 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same

lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11- 479822-VF .

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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, 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. 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: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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. TS No.: CA-11- 479822-VF IDSPub #0024687 4/6/2012 4/13/2012 4/20/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Andrea Ott SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Andrea Ott FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0527 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Andrea Ott filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jared Tyler Stockton and b. Julianna Marie Stockton to Proposed Name: a. Jared Tyler Ott- Stockton and b. Julianna Marie Ott-Stockton. 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 6/11/12 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 must be provided to the biological father. Date: 4/4/12 Judith A Sanders, Pro Tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: TARA MARTINEZ, In Pro Per SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: TARA MARTINEZ FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0459 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Tara Martinez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Tara Martinez to Proposed Name: Tara Hoey. 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/1/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 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: 3/29/12 Judith A Sanders, Pro Tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2012.

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: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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.

TS No.: CA-11- 478455-RM IDSPub #0025373 4/20/2012 4/27/2012 5/4/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Mayra C. Gianino SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Mayra C. Gianino FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0441 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Mayra Gianino filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Zachary Antonio Vides to Proposed Name: Zachary Antonio Gianino 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 5/21/12 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 biological father is waived by order of the court. Date: 3/19/12 Judith A Sanders, Pro Tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 20, 27, May 4, & 11, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Renato R. Cuenco Jr. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Renato R. Cuenco Jr. FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0542 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Renato R. Cuenco Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Renato Rivera Cuenco Jr. to Proposed Name: Renato Rivera 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 6/14/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 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: 4/9/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro Tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002127-00 The name of the business (es): Julie and Luke Photography Located at: 2582 Stirling Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Julie Munana and Luke Munana, 2582 Stirling Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on March 1st, 2012.

Signature of registrant: Julie Munana.

This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on: MAR 26, 2012 by Deputy Karla Ruiz, Expires 3/26/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, and 11, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-485144-LL Order No.: 110569750-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/10/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): WANDA M BROOKS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 6/24/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0230109-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/11/2012 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: $211,493.56 The purported property address is: 709 PUTNAM ST, ANTIOCH, CA 94509-4848 Assessor’s Parcel No. 071-120- 033-7 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11- 485144-LL .

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that oc-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-488291-AB Order No.: 6340499 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/3/2008. 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): MARY JO RAPP, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN. Recorded: 3/11/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0051604-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/7/2012 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: $234,526.44 The purported property address is: 5140 HOMESTEAD WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 056-190-128-1 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-478455-RM Order No.: 110514633-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/17/2002. 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): DEAN S. RICHARDS AND JEANNE M. RICHARDS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 9/25/2002 as Instrument No. 2002-0342043-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/11/2012 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: $154,818.36 The purported property address is: 3029 WINDSOR DR, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 068- 293-004-5 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11- 478455-RM . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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, 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. If

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PUBLIC NOTICE On this date, March 30, 2012, I/we the undersigned Owner(s), do hereby formally make public notice that I/we have acknowledged the below described deed, taken delivery, accepted the deed, taken possession of the land described herein and do, in fact, occupy said land. I/We the Owner(s) have updated the Land Patent for this land and do hereby declare notice of our homestead of this land. I/We hold this land in Fee Simple/Allodium, by Land Grant/ Patent, including all appurtenances and hereditaments. To the best of my/ our knowledge there is no lawful claim against this land and I/we believe there is no evidence to the contrary. If any party, man, corporation or other claims any interest in below described land, the party must come forward within ninety (90) ninety calendar days and state your claim or forever hold your peace. Your claim must be lawfully documented by providing the wet ink signature documents that prove your claim against this land. Failure to state your claim within (90) ninety calendar days from the date of the posting of this Public Notice will forever bar any and all claims. Failure to state a claim within ninety (90) ninety calendar days will be final judgment by default and estoppel. Herein Fail Not. This Notice will be posted in a conspicuous public place for no less than (30) thirty consecutive days. This Notice will be posted in a conspicuous public place for no less than the incorporated state statuatory requirements. Land description is included in the above referenced Land Grant/Patent and as commonly known as: Address: 930 West Cypress Road, Oakley, California [94561] All Claimants must deliver all claims to the Owner(s), by mail, at the following location within the (90) ninety calendar days or default. Default will forever bar any future claims. Herein fail not. Mail Claims To:Dale Norman Harms and Laurie Ann Lacey- Harms, 2063 Main Street, Suite 282, Oakley, California [94561] Non-Domestic without the US Owner(s): Dale Norman Harms, Laurie Ann Lacey-Harms. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 037-500-064-3 Trustee Sale No. 1349723-10 TRA:19- 029 REF: RIGHTMIRE, LAURA UNINS Property Address: 22 VELLA CIRCLE, OAKLEY CA 94561 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 07, 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 On May 10, 2012, at 10:00am, CAL- WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 15, 2006, as Inst.

No. 2006-0399974-00, in book XX, page XX, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: LAURA RIGHTMIRE, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND THOMAS J. HAPIUK, AN UMARRIED 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 SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 725 COURT STREET, (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET) MARTINEZ 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: 22 VELLA CIRCLE OAKLEY CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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: $362,405.02. 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Plac-

ing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714)730-2727 or visit the Internet Web Site WWW.LPSASAP. COM using the file number assigned to this case 1349723-10. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (714)730- 2727 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION 525 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 22004 EL CAJON CA 92022-9004 Dated: April 19, 2012 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION By: Authorized Signature A-4222340 04/20/2012, 04/27/2012, 05/04/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: April 20, 27 and May 4, 2012.

notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.lpsasap. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20110015006998.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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: 04/09/2012 A-4223199 04/20/2012, 04/27/2012, 05/04/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 12-0000583 Doc ID #000926082312005N Title Order No. 12-0000988 Investor/Insurer No. 0 APN No. 035-553-006-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/22/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by KEITH ALAN MCCLURE, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 04/22/2005 and recorded 4/29/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0152693-00, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/07/2012 at 10:00 AM, 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: 4332 SEQUOIA DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $230,281.99. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary,

trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco. com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 12-0000583. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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. A-4224396 04/13/2012, 04/20/2012, 04/27/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-443473-LL Order No.: 110226675-CA-BFI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/18/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MICHAEL S ELSENSOHN AND CHERIE B ELSENSOHN , HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 9/26/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0303717-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/7/2012 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: $412,356.82 The purported property address is: 3900 MARSH WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 034- 270-014-3 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11- 443473-LL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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, 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. 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: 714-730-2727 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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. A-4226333 04/13/2012, 04/20/2012, 04/27/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: April 13, 20, 27, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-484380-LL Order No.: 110563326-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/26/2007. 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): JOYCE LABITORIA, AND SOKHAN R KHAM, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 7/2/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0190593-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/11/2012 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: $352,197.97 The purported property address is: 312 CASHEW LN, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 035- 480-037-7 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11- 484380-LL .

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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, 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. 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: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 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. TS No.: CA-11- 484380-LL IDSPub #0025070 4/20/2012 4/27/2012 5/4/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No CA1100047519 Loan No 0423402841 Insurer No 1698105601 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/01/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made; but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: JOSE GUTIERREZ AND RUBY GUTIERREZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 03/09/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0079662-00 in Book XX , page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California Date of Sale: 05/21/2012 at 09:00 A.M. Place of Sale: Hilton Concord Golden Gate Ballroom, 1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord, CA, 94520 Property Address is purported to be: 4505 TOKAY DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN#: 035404-023-0 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $297,619.18, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800.280.2832 or visit this Internet Web site address www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case file number CA1100047519. Information about post-

ponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 04/16/2012 Executive Trustee Services, LLC dba ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 800.280.2832 lleanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER A-FN4230210 04/20/2012, 04/27/2012, 05/04/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015006998 Title Order No.: 110613600 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/27/1992. 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 08/05/1992 as Instrument No. 92- 196222 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: CASEY SAVAGE, 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: 05/10/2012 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: 1953 CHARDONNAY DRIVE, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035- 464-013-8 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 $69,351.35. 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder ‘s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Andre Dumdumaya SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Andre Dumdumaya FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0508 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Andre Dumdumaya filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Lania Aguayo to Proposed Name: Lania Dumdumaya. 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/12/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 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 mother named on birth certificate is waived by the court. Date: 4/9/12 Judith A Sanders, Pro Tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 20, 27, May 4, and 11, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Cam Anh Thi Li SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Cam Anh Thi Li FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0592 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Cam Anh Thi Li filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Cam Anh Thi Li, AKA Cam Anh Thi Lam to Proposed Name: Tina Camanh Li. 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/18/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 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: 4/11/12 Judith A Sanders, Pro Tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 20, 27, May 4, and 11, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001570-00 The name of the business (es): Kumon Math and Reading Center of Brentwood Located at: 4530 Balfour Rd., #B In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ted Kim, 2181 Gann St., 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: Ted Kim. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 05, 2012 by T. Ragsdale, Deputy, Expires 3/5/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002525-00 The name of the business (es): Dynamic Decibels Located at: 1571 Gamay Circle In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nathan Jackson, 1275 Central Blvd., #268, 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: Nathan Jackson. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County, on: APR 12, 2012 by Deputy C. Garcia, Expires 4/12/2017. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: April 20, 27, May 4, and 11, 2012.

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A sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments.

BRENTWOOD April 5, 11:08 a.m. A resident of Browning Court dropped off old gun ammunition for destruction at police headquarters.

April 6, 7:59 p.m. On Walnut Boulevard, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and released on a Promise To Appear.

April 6, 8:47 p.m. A subject contacted on Brentwood Boulevard was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

April 6, 8:52 p.m. An unidentified person stole the license plate of a vehicle parked on Sycamore Drive.

April 6, 11:03 p.m. An unidentified person caught shoplifting at a business on Balfour Road was pursued out of the business and released a shopping cart during the pursuit.

The cart struck a vehicle, causing minor damage.

April 7, 1 a.m. On Applewood Drive at Beachwood Commons, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine and explosives. Another subject, who was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine, was transported to a local hospital for treatment of a medical condition. The first subject was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

April 7, 2:30 p.m. An unidentified subject battered another subject during an argument on Creektrail Court.

April 7, 4:18 p.m. A subject caught embezzling from a business on Brentwood Boulevard was arrested and released on a Promise To Appear.

April 7, 9:19 p.m. A vehicle was broadsided on Fairview Avenue at San Jose Avenue.

April 7, 10:20 p.m. On Lone Tree Way at Brentwood Boulevard, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found in possession of a stolen motorcycle in the bed of his truck. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

April 8, 1:12 a.m. A subject contacted in a

LOGS vehicle blocking the roadway on Berry Lane at Broderick Drive was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

April 8, 5:52 a.m. On Balfour Road at the Highway 4 Bypass, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving on a license suspended for DUI. He was arrested and released on a Notice To Appear.

April 8, 12:38 p.m. A vehicle abandoned on Hillsborough Boulevard at Pinegrove Way was towed and stored.

April 8, 3:59 p.m. An unidentified person broke the window of a vehicle parked on Oak Street while the driver was asleep inside.

April 8, 4:35 p.m. An unidentified person damaged the property of a resident of Sawyer Way who was away from home.

April 8, 5:06 p.m. Two subjects contacted on Lawrence Lane were found to be under the influence of a central nervous system depressant. They were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

April 9, 8:10 a.m. A subject suffering from a probable heart attack while at work on City Park Way was transported to a local hospital.

April 9, 11:30 a.m. An unidentified person stole a BMX bike from in front of an apartment on Sand Creek Road.

April 9, 4:28 p.m. Two subjects caught shoplifting at a business on Lone Tree Way were arrested and released on a Notice To Appear.

April 9, 8:52 p.m. An unidentified person entered an unlocked vehicle parked on Sand Creek Road and stole a GPS system. Estimated loss: $200.

April 10, 11:12 a.m. A subject contacted on school grounds on Ghiggeri Road was found in possession of a knife. He was arrested, booked at police headquarters and released to a parent.

April 10, 12:07 p.m. On Lone Tree Way at State Route 4, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was cited for driving on expired registration.

April 10, 2:50 p.m. Two subjects, one of whom was controlling the pedals of a vehicle and the other controlling the steering wheel, struck the rear of a vehicle parked on Second Street.

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A resident of Browning Court dropped off old gun ammunition for destruction at Brentwood police headquarters.

April 5, 11:08 a.m. ment’s public logs on the city’s Web site, visit www.ci.brentwood.ca.us/department/ pd/reports/index.cfm.

ANTIOCH April 2, 11:03 a.m. After being gone for an hour, a resident of the 1000 block of West Seventh Street returned to find the residence ransacked.

April 2, 4:33 p.m. An unidentified person attempted to pull a driver out of her vehicle.

April 2, 11:10 p.m. On the 3600 block of East 18th Street, a subject hit in the face with a tire iron sustained a serious injury to his eye.

April 4, 8:03 p.m. On the 3600 block of Lone Tree Way, a security guard was slammed to the ground by two juveniles attempting to steal alcohol.

April 5, 7:29 p.m. An unidentified person entered a residence on the 2500 block of Sonora Lane through a rear slider door and stole cash and a TV. April 6, 4:59 a.m. An unidentified person entered a residence on the 2700 block of El Rey Street through an unsecured back door while the resident was sleeping and stole a TV and other items.

April 6, 10:50 p.m. A resident of the 4300 block of Elk Drive reported he heard 10 gunshots fired.

April 7, 7:51 p.m. An unidentified person pried open a window of a residence on the 1200 block of Oak Haven Way and stole a TV and computer.

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

OAKLEY April 1 – Vehicles were stolen on the 2000 block of Verona Court and the 600 block of Heathrow Drive.

April 1 – On the 2300 block of Kenneth Lane, a subject was arrested for transporting dangerous drugs.

April 1 – On the 100 block of Snowy Egret Court and on Landis Avenue at West Ruby Avenue, subjects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

April 1 – A vehicle parked on the block of Celsia Way was burglarized.

April 1 – Vandalism was reported on the 1100 block of O’Hara Avenue.

April 2 – On the 100 block of Big Break Road, a subject was arrested for possession

of dangerous drugs.

April 2 – On the 100 block of Francisco Villa Drive, a subject was arrested for domestic violence in violation of a court order.

April 2 – On the 700 block of Solitude Drive, a subject was arrested for violating the terms of his probation.

April 3 – Vandalism was reported on the 100 block of Monticello Court.

April 4 – A vehicle parked on the 100 block of Carol Lane was stolen.

April 5 – A hit-and-run accident was reported on West Cypress Road at Rose Avenue.

April 5 – On the 4900 block of Frank Hengel Way, a subject was arrested for possession of a weapon on school grounds.

April 5 – A residence on the 600 block of Heathrow Drive was burglarized.

April 6 – An arrest warrant was served on the 4700 block of Big Bear Road.

April 5 – A custody-order violation was reported on the 3200 block of Main Street.

April 6 – A vehicle parked on the 4700 block of Morgan Court was burglarized.

April 6 – A strong-arm robbery was reported on the 3100 block of Main Street.

April 6 – Credit card fraud was reported on the 100 block of Coral Bell Way. April 6 – A stolen vehicle was recovered on the 1100 block of O’Hara Avenue.

April 6 – On Bridgehead Road at Main Street, a subject was arrested for being under the influence of drugs.

April 6 – A court-order violation was reported on the 900 block of Rhine Way. April 7 – A juvenile runaway was reported on the 4300 block of Bordeaux Drive.

April 7 – A vehicle accident with property damage occurred on Carol Lane at Main Street.

April 7 – On the 4300 block of Lorenzetti Drive, a subject was arrested for possession of narcotics.

April 7 – Petty theft from a vehicle was reported on the 4300 block of Zinfandel Drive.

April 7 – An illegal entry was reported on the 1700 block of Port Way. April 8 – On Oakley Road at Sandy Lane, a subject was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

April 8 – On Rose Avenue at Simoni Ranch Road, a subject was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol

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Events Friday, April 20 East County Idol The East County Idol 2012 will be crowned at Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St. The $10 admission benefits the Antioch Music Foundation. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. For more information, call 925-757-9500.

‘Les Misérables’

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

at the Civic Center parking structure. Registration for the youth races (5-17) is $20. The adult competition (18 and older) is $60. For more information, call 925-516-5444.

April 22, May 20 and June 24 from 3-5 p.m. at Aladino’s Pizza, 2587 Main St. in Oakley. Cheer sign-ups end April 22. For more information, visit www.ecyflions.com

Place of Learning Dinner

Benefit Cruise

A Place of Learning tutoring center holds a dinner-dance fundraiser at 6 p.m. in the Shadow Lakes Golf Club Event Center, 401 West Country Club Drive in Brentwood. The $40 admission includes an Italian dinner, dancing, live music and a silent auction. For more information, call 925-240-5146.

“Les Misérables” is performed tonight through April 29 – Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. – at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St. in Antioch. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, and $5 for children. For more information, call 925-890-6368 or visit www.srctgrp.org.

Sunday, April 22 Spaghetti Feed

Saturday, April 21 Brentwood Bazaar

Monday, April 23 Gardening Meeting

Brentwood Elementary School Parents Club hosts its spring bazaar from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the school parking lot, 200 Griffith Lane. More than 130 vendors will offer an array of items from clothes and kitchenware to books and CDs to toys and games. For more information, call 925-516-4338.

Mike’s Beef ’N’ Brew, 2083 Main St. in Oakley, hosts a spaghetti feed fundraiser from 3-8 p.m. The event benefits the Southwest Lung Transplant Fund. Admission is $20. For tickets, call 510-552-3681 or 510-388-0784.

Delta Informal Gardeners holds its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Social Hall of Brentwood Methodist Church, 850 Second St. Guest speaker Kathy Echols, who specializes in Australian plants, discusses hybridizing and breeding new plants.

For more information, call 925-634-4088

Flea Market

Tuesday, April 24 Sons In Retirement

The Brentwood Lions Club hosts its Spring Flea Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Liberty High School, 850 Second St. For more information, call 925-516-7798.

The Brentwood Branch 108 SIR meets at noon in Nines Restaurant, 100 Summerset Drive. No dues; just good talk, good friends and conversation. For more information, call 925-240-8918.

Community Cleanup

Health Seminar

The Keep Antioch Beautiful Committee holds its annual cleanup from 8:30-11 a.m. Visit www. art4antioch.org to sign up for volunteer work.

Supplies will be provided, and a free thank-you lunch will be served following the event at Contra Loma Regional Park. For more information, call 925-779-6137 and select option 1.

John Muir Health holds Living Well With Diabetes from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Cortona Park, 150 Cortona Way in Brentwood. Guest Speaker Gayle Curto, coordinator of the John Muir Diabetes Center, shares an action plan for living well with diabetes.

For more information, call 925-308-8457 or e-mail elza.harais@johnmuirhealth.com.

White Elephant Sale

Bunco

The Brentwood Senior Club hosts a white elephant sale from 9 a.m.-noon in the parking lot of the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 93 Griffith Lane. For more information, call 925-634-4734.

The Antioch Historical Society, 1500 W. Fourth St., hosts a Bunco game night at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $15. For more information, call 925-420-5775 or e-mail lizard815@yahoo.com.

Car Wash

Strategic Planning

The Liberty High School Key Club hosts a car wash from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 850 Second St. in Brentwood.

Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, 2365 Sand Creek Road in Brentwood. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: BJRB925).

Anime Marathon The Oakley Library, 1050 Neroly Road in Oakley, hosts a free Anime movie marathon for teens at noon. Bring a friend for anime movies, snacks and a movie ticket raffle. No registration is required.

For more information, call 925-625-2400.

Opening Day in Bethel Island San Joaquin Yacht Club, 550 Riverview Place in Bethel Island, hosts its opening-day boating festivities from noon-5 p.m. This year’s theme is American Spirit. The event kicks off with a boat parade. For more information, visit www.sjyc.org or call 925-684-9985.

Opening Day in Discovery Bay Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road, hosts the All-American Opening Day Boat Parade at 1 p.m. For more information, call 925-516-7286 or e-mail loveland3@sbcglobal.net.

Relay For Life Antioch Relay For Life holds a Survivors’ Birthday Party from 2-5 p.m. at Most Holy Rosary Church, 1313 A St. The party includes desserts and a fashion show. Tickets are $5; cancer survivors get in for free. For more information, e-mail judy_dawson@att.net.

The City of Oakley holds a public strategic planning meeting from 7-9 p.m. at Freedom High School, 1050 Neroly Road. The meeting provides a forum for the public and city staff to discuss the direction of the city’s future. For more information, call 925-625-7007.

Wednesday, April 25 Wii for Teens The Brentwood Library presents Wii for Teens at 4 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Show off your Wii skills and challenge your friends at this free two-hour event.

Refreshments are provided; reservations are required. For more information, visit www.ccclib. org, or call 925-516-5290.

Thursday, April 26 Support Group

San Joaquin Yacht Club partners with Meals on Wheels for a fundraiser cruise through the Delta on Sunday, April 29. Tickets ($50), which must be purchased in advance, include the cruise, dinner and champagne. For more information, call 925209-9939 or visit www.sjyc.org/mow.

DV Wolfpack Football and Cheer Delta Valley Wolfpack Youth Football and Cheer holds walk-in registration April 28, and May 12 and 26 from noon-3 p.m. at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 3612 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, call 925-754-8668 or visit www. deltavalleywolfpack.net.

Antioch Youth Football and Cheer Antioch Youth Football and Cheer holds sign-ups for kids 5-14 on Wednesdays, May 2 and 30 from 7-9 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza, 3001 Delta Fair Blvd. in Antioch. The cost is $50. For more information, call 925-473-5150 or e-mail antiochyouthfb@ yahoo.com.

Outdoor Bazaar Edna Hill Middle School is accepting applications for spaces at its spring bazaar on May 5 from 8 a.m.-noon in the gym parking lot on Lawrence Lane in Brentwood. The spaces ($25) are equal to two parking spaces. For more information, e-mail ednahillbazaar@yahoo.com or call 925-634-8729.

On the Horizon Spring Fling Loma Vista Elementary School, 2110 San Jose Ave. in Brentwood, hosts its annual fundraiser Friday, April 27 from 5-8 p.m. The event features bounce houses, games, food, obstacle courses, basket drawings and vendors. For more information, call 925-513-6390, ext. 3001.

Day of the Arts Liberty High School’s Visual and Performing Arts Department, along with the Arts and Humanities Academy, hosts Day of the Arts on Friday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m. at 850 Second St. in Brentwood.

The evening features art galleries and live performances. For more information, e-mail collinsk@ libertyuhsd.k12.ca.us.

Cosmic Bowling The Antioch Grad Night 2012 planning committee hosts a fundraiser Friday, April 27 from 9-11 p.m. at Delta Bowl, 3300 Delta Fair Blvd. in Antioch. The $12 admission includes bowling and shoes. For more information, call 925-550-2275.

Pet Adoption Homeless Animal Lifeline Organization hosts a pet adoption event Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m.noon at Westmont of Brentwood, 450 John Muir Parkway. The event also features pet fashions, pet grooming, dog training and veterinarian services.

For more information, call 925-516-8006.

Spring Boutique

Kaleidoscope hosts a cancer support group from 7-8:30 p.m. at Byron United Methodist Church, 14671 Byron Highway. The group welcomes all in East Contra Costa County living with cancer: patients, families, caregivers and friends. For more information, call 925-634-1411 or e-mail info@ kaleidoscopehope.org.

St. Anthony Columbiettes host a free spring boutique on Saturday April 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Anthony Church, 971 O’Hara Ave in Oakley. Scheduled vendors include Scentsy, Tupperware, Stella Dot, Mary Kay, Premier, and Pampered Chef.

Poker Tournament

The Bethel Island Women’s Club holds a barbecue fundraiser Saturday, April 28 at 3 p.m. at Scouts Hall Community Center. The $5 admission includes hamburgers, beans and macaroni salad, dancing, karaoke, a silent auction and raffle. For more information, call 925-684-0968, 925-6840180 or 925-684-2432.

Veterans of Foreign War Post 6435, 815 Fulton Shipyard Road in Antioch, hosts the Loaves and Fishes Texas Hold ’em Tournament. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m.; games start at 6:30.

Admission ($65) includes dinner and $1,000 in chips. Pre-registration is required. For reservations, call 925-687-6760.

Sign-ups

Big Wheel Races

Football and Cheer Registration

The Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department holds its inaugural Big Wheel Races from 3-5 p.m.

East County Youth Football and Cheer holds earlybird sign-ups for the 2012 season on Sundays,

Women’s Club Barbecue

Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road in Discovery Bay. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit www. redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: DiscoBay).

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MEDA L LD AWARD

MEDA L LD AWARD

MEDA L LD AWARD

MEDA L LD AWARD

2011

GO

GO

GO

2008 2011 2010

GO

MEDA L LD AWARD

2010

GO

GO

2010

MEDA L LD AWARD

MEDA L LD AWARD

2011

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GO

2011

MEDA L LD AWARD