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Former park Perfectly purple commissioner honored

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer Recently retired Brentwood Park and Recreation Commissioner Lanny Brown has been named Outstanding Volunteer by the California Park and Recreation Society, but he wasn’t present to accept his award. But he had a good excuse – he was on safari.

Brown spent a week in Kenya on a photo safari, snapping candid shots of everything from elephants to lions to cheetahs, so his wife Kathleen accepted the award for him at a luncheon in April.

“Kenya was incredible experience,” Brown said.

“I’m an amateur photographer so it’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I must have taken 1,800 photos.

My wife normally travels with me, but when I said I

The jewel in California’s coastal crown lies within easy striking distance of East County. Page 1B

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rentwood Relay for Life volunteers received a proclamation from Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor last week in honor of Paint The Town Purple days – signifying the passion of cancer survivors and their families for finding a cure – along with the upcoming Relay for Life event on June 11 and 12. The annual fundraiser is a nationwide community-based effort dedicated to eradicating cancer.

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Grant could ease student traffic at Heritage

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

A federal grant, approved, will ease traffic congestion on Heritage High School’s main thoroughfare by paying for a traffic light at American Avenue outside the student parking lot.

At a recent meeting of the East County transportation improvement board TRANSPLAN, board members voted in favor of using a $726,000 grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Committee as part of the Caltrans Safe Routes to School Program. The board has until May 26 to submit the project to the committee, which has until the end of the month to give it preliminary approval. If the Federal Highway Administration OKs the plan by Aug. 31, the board can start working on the design to submit to Caltrans – a process with a Feb. 1, 2012

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Traffic congestion at Heritage High School could be eased soon, as a local transportation improvement board has voted to place a traffic light at the intersection of the student parking lot and American Avenue. deadline.

“It’s been an ongoing, major need,” TRANSPLAN chairman Brian Kalinowski said. “Having signalized lights is going to create a better traffic flow.”

Installation of a traffic signal

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will cost roughly $300,000 and take about a year, if everything is approved on time. The grant will also fund the replacement of 66 solar-powered crosswalk lights in Brentwood, an $85,000 project, as well as closure of a

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sidewalk cap adjacent to Marsh Creek Elementary School, which will cost about $50,000.

The rest of the $726,000 grant will go toward the 511 Contra Costa East County Bicycle/Pedestrian Program, which improves access for bikes and pedestrians around schools.

Measure J money would also contribute to the 511 program, which includes bicycle and pedestrian road safety programs at local middle and elementary schools, as well as safety assemblies. The cash from Measure J would satisfy the 11.47 percent in matching funds necessary for the project’s approval.

“It gets very congested in the afternoon as well as the morning because everyone has to stop at the stop sign,” Heritage High School Principal Andy Parsons said. “I think it’s a move in the see Traffic page 19A

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Battle of track titans

Heritage and Deer Valley slugged it out in a nail-biting track and field championship meet.

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Brentwood goes high-tech to fight crime

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

The Brentwood Police Department is taking high-tech measures to scare off vandals and loiterers from a city park.

In response to several calls for service at Creekside Park on Claremont Drive two weeks ago, the department installed a solarpowered security camera that not only captures high-quality images of those unlawfully in the park after dark but tells them to go away. When the motion sensor is activated, the camera calls out: “The park is closed.

Your picture has just been taken and will be forwarded to the Brentwood Police Department. Leave the park immediately.”

Officers hope the new device will deal a shock to potential criminals and drive them from the park. The camera is also encased in steel to prevent vandals from tampering with it.

A camera has also been stationed at Windsor Park on Windsor Way. It was originally installed under a lightpole, but has been repositioned so it can activate in darkness.

Officer Russ Miller said that in their short time on the job, the cameras have proven an effective way to combat crime. Miller can quickly and easily download images onsite by means of a laptop and a wireless Internet connection. The cameras can also take pictures of license plates of cars passing by.

“I haven’t seen any more vandalism or graffiti in that area,” Miller said. “The people (in the community) that I’ve talked to have

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The Brentwood Police Department hopes these high-tech security cameras will scare criminals away from Creekside and Windsor parks. said it was very positive; they like the idea.

The cameras are activated at nighttime and when it’s illegal for you to be in these areas.”

Neighbors of Creekside Park have complained to police about vandalism, teenagers causing trouble and people smoking marijuana at the park.

According to Miller, since the begin-

ning of 2010, Creekside Park has generated 139 calls for service, including 20 reports of vandalism, 32 reports of after-dark loitering, 21 reports of narcotics, 22 reports of disturbances such as arguments or fights, five fire or medical calls, three weapons calls, two thefts and one reported sex crime. The department has also received 34 calls categorized as mis-

cellaneous – problems with animals and other uncategorized offenses.

“Even though it’s a very nice park in a very quiet area, we seem to have a problem with juveniles lounging and congregating and causing problems,” Miller said. “We figured that would be a good place to start.”

So far, the department has taken advantage of a grant to purchase two cameras at $5,400 apiece. It also owns 15 camera-mounting devices, so the cameras can be rotated to different parks as needs change. Miller noted that the cameras take only a few minutes to install and are powered by the sun throughout the day. When the sun goes down, the camera activates.

Brentwood’s neighbor Oakley has also harnessed the power of surveillance. That city’s police department has installed cameras in various parks and shares cameras with the public works department and water district.

Oakley Police Chief Bani Kollo said the cameras, while not as high-tech or intimidating as Brentwood’s, have helped the department gain an edge on criminals. Recently, a camera captured vandals desecrating a park with graffiti. Kollo hopes the city can get some more cameras, but for now, the cost is prohibitive.

“They do have their benefits – they are another set of eyes and ears,” Kollo said. “I believe in them; we’re just not as deep in them as I’d like to be.”

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Celebrate Memorial Day at The Streets

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer East County residents are invited to don their red, white and blues next weekend and head over to the Streets of Brentwood for Blues, Brews & BBQs. The inaugural event will feature a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned barbecue competition, a car show, live music, an array of beers and wines, vendors and children’s activities.

“This is going to be an amazing event for Memorial weekend,” said Val Tompkins, who is organizing the Bad to the Bone Car Show. “We’re going to have live blues bands, fabulous barbecue and a variety of beverages. Plus the kids’ activities are free, so this is going to be a great event for families, and we’ll be at the Streets of Brentwood, so if you want to take a break and cool off and do a little shopping or grab some ice cream, you can do that, too.”

Blues, Brews & BBQs, a fundraiser for the Brentwood Police Activities League and other local nonprofit organizations, kicks off at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 27 with a performance by the Heritage High School Jazz Band. Barbecue contestants will be prepping their meats for Saturday’s competition while the band plays. Visitors are welcome to tour the rows of barbecue pits and chat with pit masters about what it takes to go

from amateur to professional. Currently, 31 teams have signed up to compete for a purse of more than $7,000.

While the barbecuing doesn’t get into high gear until Saturday, chefs who think they make the best salsa, dessert and chili will square off in a non-sanctioned contest Friday night, and The Remnantz will take the stage at 7 p.m. to round out the first day of the festival.

Brentwood PAL Board President Jeff Altman said Blues, Brews & BBQs has the potential to become a signature event in Brentwood, creating a summer festival trifecta with sister events CornFest and the Art, Wine and Jazz Festival.

“This is going to be a really exciting event,” Altman said. “As a member of the PAL Board, we don’t just try to create events to raise money. We create events for the whole community to enjoy.

And we hope that Blues, Brews & BBQs becomes a Brentwood tradition.”

Saturday’s festivities kick off at 10:30 a.m. with Liberty High School’s sixth annual POPS Concert. For three hours, Liberty’s four bands will take turns serenading guests, and at 2 p.m. the Brentwood Community Band will join the Liberty bands, creating an orchestra of more than 100. Also on Saturday, the Brentwood Blues Band and The Citations will perform.

The Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned contest runs through Saturday afternoon. Winners will be announced at 4:30 p.m. Winners from Saturday’s event will be declared state champions and qualify for nationally sanctioned events later this year.

For Blues, Brews & BBQs chairman Jeff Shults, bringing a national qualifier event to Brentwood is a huge accomplishment. “This is the first-ever state championship event in Contra Costa County,” Shults said. “And we’re really excited to bring it to Brentwood.

We have teams coming from all over the West Coast – some teams you might even recognize from shows on the Food Network.”

For those who aren’t ready to battle the professionals, Sunday’s cookoff is a non-sanctioned event similar to February’s BBQ King Cookoff competition held on Super Bowl Sunday. Bands Reverbnation, Blues to Go Band, Beirnacki and the Illusions, The Kevin Moore Band and Dawglips are also scheduled to perform on Sunday.

To encourage families to come out to The Streets for Memorial weekend, Blues, Brews & BBQs organizers have planned a kids’ zone featuring pine derby races, bounce houses, box car races, and a portable bowling alley. Not only will attendees be able to sample barbecue and purchase sodas and water for $1, plenty of free activities will be provided for the little ones to enjoy in the summer sunshine.

For adults, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company will be offering its new Torpedo Extra IPA on tap. Sierra Nevada Business Development Manager Vince Vera said he’s looking forward to debuting this draft on Memorial weekend and getting to know the Brentwood community.

To participate in Blues, Brews & BBQs cookoffs or sign up for the car show, visit www.palbbq.com, contact Schults at 925-890-8296 or e-mail gpabwood@gmail.com.

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Brentwood welcomed one of its own back from Afghanistan recently with a 29-motorcycle escort and Welcome Home ceremony for U.S. Army Spec/4 Clinton Rarey, back row center in black T-shirt, getting the traditional thumbs-up greeting from the Warrior Watch Riders, firefighters and members of his family.

Rarey’s unit – Company E, 31st Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade, 595th Sapper Company, 2nd Engineer Battalion – deployed in May of 2010. Rarey’s company was attached to a number of front-line units, including the United States 1st Cavalry and 10th Mountain Division, as well as German and British units. His job included deconstruction. A Class of 2007 graduate of Liberty High School, Rarey was a varsity football

player and JV golfer. After a year and a half of college, he followed a Rarey family tradition and joined the military.

He married his wife, Anjelina, on April 30. His parents are Karen and Paul Rarey, who have another son, Tony, currently deployed with the Army. Arranged by the Warrior Watch Riders, Diablo Valley Flag Brigade and other veteran support groups, the Welcome Home event drew a crowd of about 100.

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ROP students honored by county

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

The Contra Costa County Office of Education recently conferred Students of Excellence awards on 36 high school seniors for outstanding achievement in their Regional Occupational Program (ROP) classes. Of the 36, nine students from East County earned certificates of merit and $200 scholarships.

The Contra Costa County ROP serves 11,000 students in 33 high schools throughout Contra Costa and Alameda counties. The program currently offers 361 state-of-the-art career-development classes. ROP focuses on career preparation, hands-on experience and academic excellence to prepare students for success in college and future careers. ROP provides students with the newest equipment, rigorous academic standards and classes in emerging technologies.

Three Heritage High School students were honored – the most from East County – at last week’s ceremony. Sophia Ackelbein, who will attend the Academy of Arts Institute in San Francisco in the fall, was honored for her work in publications and yearbook. Instructor Ken Silman said Ackelbein has transformed the photography department and has displayed great

leadership skills as the yearbook editor.

“I am sure that Sophia will succeed in her dreams and make the most of her opportunities,” Silman said. “Her tremendous work ethic and never-fail attitude about life will lift her to high heights. I’m sometimes critical of my leaders in class, but Sophia is the first teacher I’ve nominated in my six years as an ROP teacher.”

Kathryne Barsanti was honored for her work in Architectural Design. Instructor Barbara Worden said Barsanti is an awesome student and an “all ’round wonderful person. Katie is a very talented and creative young lady and passionate about everything she does. She has been an excellent role model and an inspiration for all of her classmates. I believe she will blossom at Cal Poly (where she plans to study landscape architecture) and go on to do great things in her chosen career path.”

Patrick Berhan, who is currently an Explorer with the Brentwood Police Department, received an award for his work in ROP Law Enforcement Careers with instructor Matt Carr. Berhan volunteers many hours with the Brentwood PD, assisting the community and the department. He also founded and is student president of the Law, Government and see ROP page 7A

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Deer Valley High School’s Jazmine White was honored for her work in ROP Journalism Productions. According to instructor Charleen Earley, Jazmine is a hard worker with a natural talent for writing and communications: “This year she is the co-editor-in-chief of the school newspaper and is always ready to dive into whatever work needs to be done. The ROP class introduced Jazmine to the world of journalism, and the more she has learned, the more she has fallen in love with the idea of journalism as a career.”

Freedom High School’s Shannon Nuku and Eric Stone were also honored at last week’s ceremony. Nuku’s career goal is to become a pediatric nurse. As part of her training, Nuku spent 15 weeks interning at Oakley Elementary School.

“Shannon is a very hardworking individual,” said instructor Elizabeth Rodriguez. “She has taken full advantage of our ROP Careers with Children and Sports Medicine programs at Freedom to network and gain as much practical experience as she could before leaving high school. Shannon has a strong willingness to learn, truly has a love for children, and a service-oriented heart. It was an honor to be her teacher.”

Stone, who will attend Brigham Young University in the fall, was recognized for his work in Fire Science. Instruc-

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tor Ben Whitener said Stone’s willingness to help his peers and work effectively in training exercises show that he relates well to others and can be a team player.

Antioch High School’s Garrick Ridolfi was recognized for his work in ROP Advanced Automotive Technology.

“Garrick brings tremendous curiosity and potential to the Automotive Technology class,” said instructor Bobby Sturgeon.

“He takes on very complex projects that involve extensive research, perseverance and hard work.”

Two Liberty students, Jessica Caraballo and Starkisha Haskell, also received scholarships as part of their participation in ROP programs.

Caraballo was recognized for her work in ROP Desktop Publishing, in which she creates newsletters, business cards, fliers and brochures. Instructor Sharon Johnson said she nominated Carabello for her ability to produce highquality publications. Carabello has also worked with Johnson in Keyboarding 2 and accounting classes.

Haskell, honored for her work in ROP Medical Front Office courses, took classes in child development and medical assisting to help prepare her for a career in nursing. Instructor Cindy Powell said Haskell is a wise mentor to the underclassmen and she expects Haskell will be an asset to the healthcare profession.

For more about Contra Costa County Office of Education ROP programs, visit www.cocoschools.org/stsvcs/rop.html.

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CAN’T WE COME IN LOW? Real estate values have collapsed the last few years. Distressed properties rule the day.

We’ve all heard stories about people buying homes for half of what they were just a few years ago. So it’s reasonable to think that if you are buying a home, you should be able to send in a low-ball offer and the seller should be falling all over themselves to accept your offer, right? Unfortunately, this is NOT the case. Due to foreclosure moratoria, legal challenges and many other reasons, inventory is still pretty low. That means there are still more buyers than sellers, especially in the lower price ranges. Prices have fallen so far that many homes will actually have a positive cash flow after they are rented, so there are a lot of investor buyers in the market right now.

If a property is well-priced considering all factors (size, condition, location, etc.) then you will probably wind up paying close to list price, if not even a bit MORE than list price.

Before you think I’m just being a cheerleader for the market, consider the following. A recent study shows that bank-owned homes and even short sales are selling for closer to

their listed price than other, non-distressed properties. The banks are doing a lot of research before putting a home on the market. They are getting multiple appraisals or Broker Price Opinions. Many banks have policies where during the first few weeks on the market they won’t take an offer much less than 100% of list price. And some banks are even taking the approach of listing their homes for LESS than what they think they are worth, and then holding off on responding to offers for a week or two. This way the buyers try to out-bid each other and drive the price back up to market value.

Please note that I am NOT saying you should always pay list price or above.

It always comes back to VALUE. Run the comps and look at the competition. If it’s listed too low, go ahead and go over. If it’s too high, then offer what you think it is worth.

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Pioneer visits pioneer country Pioneer Elementary School fourth-graders recently visited Columbia State Historic Park to learn more about the California Gold Rush. At left, Juliet Simens’ students spend some time in an 1890s-style classroom to see what school was like for children their age back in pioneer days. Students took part in a variety of activities during the field trip, including panning for gold.

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Henna for teens The Brentwood Library will host a Henna art class for teens on Wednesday, June 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane.

Participants will learn about the history of Henna, a natural vegetable dye that is applied to the skin and lasts one to three weeks. Each attendee will receive a professional design from instructor Rachel-Anne Palacios. Registration and parental permission is required; permission forms are available at the library, 104 Oak St., or online at www. ccclib.org.

Henna body art is an ancient cus-

tom practiced in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Usually, Henna is applied in preparation for weddings or other celebrations. The crushed leaves of the Henna plant are combined with natural staining ingredients such as tea, coffee, tamarind paste or beets, and lemon juice is applied to help the design last. Henna designs are traditionally applied to the hands and feet to protect against evil or encourage relaxation and healing.

The event is sponsored in partnership with the Friends of the Brentwood Library. For more information, call 925516-5290.

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Parsons to leave Heritage Staff Writer Graduations are always bittersweet, but as the class of 2011 exits Heritage High School, Principal Andy Parsons will also be reflecting about the past and looking forward to the future.

Parsons, who has been principal at Heritage since the school opened in 2005, will retire from the Liberty Union High School District in June to take on an assistant superintendent position in the San Mateo Union High School District. But leaving Heritage was no easy decision.

“When I applied for the position, I didn’t think I’d get it,” Parsons said. “I threw my hat into the ring and ended up being one of the top three candidates. After an intensive interview process, the San Mateo district superintendent called me on a Friday to offer me the position and I told him I’d need until Monday to think it over. I wanted to make sure I was ready to move on.”

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what he was hired to do when he signed on as principal of Heritage. He helped launch the school and establish a community along with the faculty and staff. Now that the culture at Heritage is sustainable, Parson feels it’s the right time to move on.

“I’m so convinced that education isn’t about the administration,” Parsons said. “It’s about what goes on in the classroom. It’s the teachers who make the difference. It doesn’t matter who sits in this chair. Heritage has an amazing staff and their commitment to education and this school is what makes Heritage a success.”

It wasn’t till later in life that Parsons’ discovered his passion for education. He wasn’t the best student and admits he would rather have been at the beach than in a classroom during his high school years. But when he finally went to college at 32, he realized he had a passion for teaching.

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Parsons said he and the faculty faced many challenges in the school’s first years, but he believes the school is well beyond its infancy and moving out of its adolescence toward adulthood. He’s most proud of Heritage earning the designation of California Distinguished High School in 2009. He was honored as Principal of the Year by the Delta Chapter of the Association of California School Administrators in 2010, but as he often does, he credits his staff as the reason for the school’s many successes.

Parsons will miss the everyday interaction with faculty, but he said he’ll miss the students most. Over the years, he’s acquired the heartfelt nickname Papa Parson, and since two Parsons will depart Heritage in June, he knows this year’s graduation ceremonies will be especially emotional. His daughter Kelsey graduates next month and will attend Cal Poly in the fall.

“The other day my daughter said to me, ‘You know what? It’s like we’re both graduating.’ And in a way that’s how it feels. It’s been a great ride. I’ve received so much support from staff and the community, and I couldn’t have asked for a better district to train me to do this. This is my family. This district has given

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Student takes aim on national forum Heritage High junior and honor roll student Chiamaka Onwuzulike has been selected to attend a LeadAmerica Youth Leadership Conference this summer. The Medicine and Healthcare Forum will be held at the UC Berkeley campus July 5 to 11.

The $2,299 tuition for the conference includes dorm housing, meals and course materials. Chiamaka has raised about $800 and is asking for the support of the community to raise the remainder by the June 10 deadline.

“When I realized I had the opportunity to attend this program, I jumped at the chance,” said Chiamaka. “But I need all the help I can get.”

LeadAmerica is designed for high

school and middle school students who demonstrate a strong academic and community-oriented background. Its conferences, focused on such fields as law, government, business and medicine, are held at top universities throughout the nation.

“For most of my life I’ve had an interest in the field of medicine,” said Chiamaka, “and in acquiring the ability to make someone feel better through the knowledge and understanding of the human body and mind.

“Through briefings and discussions with national and international leaders, and through hands-on simulations I’ll learn and develop core leadership skills such as team building, public speaking and conflict reso-

lution.”

To donate online, visit Chiamaka’s fundraising site, www.lead-america.org/ fundraising/fund.asp?fid=17661684752.

Donors may also mail a check to the Lead America Fundraising Office, 1515 South Federal Highway, Suite 301, Boca Raton, FL 33432. Please make checks payable LeadAmerica and include the name Chiamaka Onwuzulike and the PIN LA25844661 on the memo line. Chiamaka can be reached at 925-683-9898.

“Please forward this information to someone else who may be able to support me,” said Chiamaka. “Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon.”

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Heritage junior Chiamaka Onwuzulike, seen here touring the Stanford University campus, is raising funds to allow her to attend a LeadAmerica Youth Leadership Conference in Berkeley this summer.

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County Fair gears up for banner year

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer As the Contra Costa County Fair prepares to set up shop at the fairgrounds in Antioch, organizers are pleased with how things are going leading up to the annual event.

According to CEO Lori Marshall, the fair regularly draws roughly 60,000 people each year. Marshall said that with the talented on-stage acts and fun activities for children, organizers are hoping for even larger crowds this time around.

The fair will run from noon to 11 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, June 2 and 3; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5.

A host of tribute bands plus a couple up-and-coming acts headline the fair’s popular concert series. The country band Whiskey Dawn will play on June 2 at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Based in Northern California, Whiskey Dawn has received regular airplay on KNCI and performed live for popular country artists such as Brad Paisley, Faith Hill, Eric Church, Clay Walker and Lady Antebullum.

Award-winning rock group The Lost Boys, comprising five teenage boys from Lake County, will take the stage twice on Friday.

The Lost Boys earned the Rock Album and Rock Artist of the Year awards from the 2010 Los Angeles Music Awards. They’ve opened for a variety of singers such as 3 Doors Down, All-American Rejects, Kelly Clarkson, Journey, Tim McGraw and Foreigner.

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Whiskey Dawn, a Northern California-based country music band, will take the stage at the Contra Costa County Fair in Antioch on June 2.

Saturday will feature three tribute bands: Swift Country, which will play hits from Taylor Swift; Paradise City (Guns ’N Roses); and Pyromania (Def Leppard).

Another group sure to please the crowd will be the Spazmatics, a nerdy-looking ’80s cover band that has performed all over the country. The Spazmatics will take the stage

on Friday at 9 p.m.

“We’re getting excited,” said Marshall.

“We think we have a great lineup. We have a lot of new and exciting entertainment.”

This year’s fair queen will be Brittney Ray, who was crowned in March and will act as event hostess. Marshall said she’s excited about the fun exhibits and activities for adults

and children. Thrill-seekers can take in a Hollywood stunt show, or for a fee, take a class and learn how to cheat death for the camera themselves. The Play with Gravity show, involving talented motorcycle riders, is another attraction that will get the adrenaline pumping.

Kids will clash in a pedal-tractor-pull competition, in which they can pull weight just like the big boys. Dr. Solar’s Good-Time Sunshine Traveling Medicine Show, powered entirely by the sun, will be another hot station for the children. Families can take in the Fables of the West cowboy comedy show.

The World of Music exhibit, where kids can interact with musical instruments from around the world, will likely be a popular stop. The World of Music will be held in the kids zone. “The kids can actually touch them, hold them, play them,” Marshall said. “It’s actually in its first season out on the fair exhibit.”

As usual, the fair will play host to the Junior Livestock Auction on June 5 and the cookout contest on June 4.

There are also a variety of ways to gain entrance to the fair for free, such as with a military ID on June 2. Seniors will also be admitted at no charge on June 2. Kids 12 and under will get free admission on June 3. Anyone who competes in a cooking competition can also pass through the gates without paying.

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Kids to be taught hand-quilting basics The Brentwood Library hosts a fourpart hand-quilting class for kids 8 to 14. Sessions are scheduled for June 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Classes are free, but participants should bring the following materials: white, 100percent cotton thread, white hand-quilting thread, a sharp pair of scissors, a see-through ruler and a variety pack of hand needles.

Participants will use the skills they acquire to complete a simple project by the final class, so attendance at all four classes is essential.

The quilting class series will be taught by longtime quilter and Discovery Bay re-

Parsons from page 10A High School District, Parsons will oversee education plans for six comprehensive high schools, but he believes he’s ready for the challenge. He doesn’t, however, expect to spend his days behind a desk. As with the Liberty district, Parsons plans to be out at the San Mateo district schools getting to know teachers and students, forming relationships and making connections to the school communities.

“High school students are fun to work with because they’re on the cusp of adulthood,” Parsons said. “But they still need guidance, and when they’re at that age, it’s your challenge to find a way to keep them engaged.”

sident Julia Rivera, who recently initiated a children’s project area at the Guild of Contra Costa County Quilt Show. Rivera learned to quilt when she was 12, using the same project she will teach to class attendees. Most of her finished quilts are donated to people in need, including military patients, cancer patients and residents of convalescent homes.

Class space is limited. Register at the library, 104 Oak St., or call 925-516-5290.

Brentwood Library is open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, visit www.ccclib.org.

While Parsons is excited about this new opportunity, he plans to keep an eye on Heritage. He’ll still live in Brentwood with wife Kelly and he looks forward to working within the community on a larger scale. But Heritage will always occupy a special place in his heart.

“This is my baby. I’ve nurtured it and watched it grow,” said Parsons. “It will be an extreme pleasure to be a principal and father at this year’s graduation. It’s been a pleasure and an honor to serve the students and the community. It’s going to be tough to walk away, but I know I’m leaving the school in very capable hands.”

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Balances that are above 50% of a particular card’s actual credit limit negatively af-fect your FICO score, and in turn your ability to qualify for a mortgage. The number of credit inquiries under your so-cial security number in a 90 day period also has a negative effect on your FICO score – too many inquiries and your score will actually decrease. Lastly, any late payments or collections will ruin a FICO score faster than either of the first two examples.

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ast Bay Photographer Beth Witrogen visited REI Brentwood recently to share insights on the art and science of capturing on camera our local creatures and the landscapes they inhabit. The twice-Pulitzernominated author explored the process of seeing in the moment and “chasing light” in order to tell a story through the lens. Witrogen’s photos have appeared in numerous galleries, books and magazines. The above photo of a great blue heron was shot at Contra Loma Reservoir in Antioch.

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Brown from page 1A wanted to go to Africa, she said, ‘Don’t get eaten, don’t get stomped on and don’t get bit.’ I had a great time.

The food was delicious, even though I didn’t know what I was eating half the time. I tried a little bit of everything.”

Despite missing last month’s festivities, Brown, who prefers to be the one taking the pictures, wasn’t able to escape Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor, who at last week’s City Council meeting presented Brown with a city proclamation recognizing his recent accolades.

“It’s nice to be honored, but that’s not why you do the job,” Brown said. “I worked with a great staff, so I can’t take the credit for this. We have a very communityminded staff that wants what’s best for the city. I’m just happy I was able to be a part of it.”

Brown, a self-employed data consultant, spent 11 years on the Park and Recreation Commission. While commissioners are able to serve three three-year terms, no one applied to take Brown’s seat a few years ago, so the city allowed him to stay on. Before the formation of the Park and Recreation Commission, Brown advised the city as a member of the Brentwood Recreation and Park District for four years.

When Brown started out with the district, Brent-

Traffic from page 1A right direction.”

Kalinowski, an Antioch City councilman, said that between Heritage High School and Adams Middle School, which is just down the street on American Avenue, the area sees heavy traffic. Right now, a three-way stop sign at the American Avenue outlet of the student parking lot is policed by a crossing guard.

Kalinowski noted that if, for whatever reason, the American Avenue

wood operated only four parks. Today the city is home to 57 parks, including the Sunset Park Athletic Complex, which Brown regards as his greatest accomplishment.

Brown spearheaded the development of the athletic complex, which boasts six baseball and softball fields and three soccer fields. The park provides barbecues, benches, a children’s play area, picnic tables and a walking path, making it an ideal place for the Brentwood community to enjoy youth recreation.

Brown grew up in Brentwood, enjoying recreation programs such as open gym and little league. When he moved back to Brentwood in the 1980s with Kathleen and their daughter Coree, he knew that as more houses cropped up in Brentwood, the need for more parks would increase. When Brown was offered a position on a city committee to look for ways to fund new parks, he jumped at the chance to give back to the community that gave him such a memorable childhood.

“Kids need a place to play,” Brown said. “They need a place to play soccer or baseball. When the kids are involved in activities, the parents come out to see their kids play and then they develop a connection to the community. Brentwood is unique because there’s so much for kids to do here. That’s what makes Brentwood so special: it’s a community for families.”

project is turned down by the government, the money would go into the 511 program. However, he said the project should pass through the necessary levels of approval.

“It will control the flow of traffic and make sure that student drivers have a stoplight that they stop at,” Parsons said.

“I’m hoping that it’s going to stop a lot of the problems.”

Parsons noted that if the traffic-light plan goes through without a hitch, he

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Former Park and Recreation Commissioner Lanny Brown was recently honored at a Brentwood City Council meeting.

For his next adventure, Brown will travel next year to Scotland, where Coree will be pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Edinburgh.

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would contact the city for approval of another crosswalk, since the light would allow for greater pedestrian safety.

A traffic light in that area is something for which the Liberty Union High School District has been hoping for about two years. In 2009, then-Superintendent Dan Smith wrote a letter to the Caltrans Safe Routes to School Program, offering support for the traffic light. He believed the light would increase student safety and motivate students to walk to school,

promoting a healthier lifestyle.

“Currently, there are daily safety concerns for the many pedestrians, bicyclists, and automobile drivers who travel on the congested American Avenue,” Smith wrote in his April 3, 2009 letter. “By enhancing the safety of the streets, crosswalks, sidewalks, and road crossings, there is also greater likelihood that students and families will make the healthy decision to walk and ride a bike to school.”

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School ranking system flawed Editor: The state recently released its “Similar School Ranking.” This is one of the most misinterpreted and least understood testing reports. Let me explain.

First and foremost, this was the brain trust of the California State Legislature several years back. As usual, they take a very simplistic, populist notion, then ask somebody to design a statistical measure to support a flawed idea.

No two schools in the State of California are the same. This doesn’t even pass the straight face test. In fact, the state’s own explanation as to how the rankings were developed acknowledges the flaws in its own system. CDE’s own document Construction of California’s 1999 School Characteristics Index and Similar Schools Ranks states, “An ideal method would yield, for each individual school, comparison groups that closely resembled it in all respects. Unfortunately, such ideal comparison groups simply cannot be found.”

Furthermore, the same document states, “The most obvious way to define “similar schools” would be to match as closely as possible on each separate characteristic specified in the legislation.

Thus two schools would be considered similar if they had the same levels of pupil mobility and socioeconomic status, the same mix of pupil ethnicities, the same percentages English language learners, of fully credentialed teacher, of teacher on emergency permits and so forth. Unfortunately, it is almost never possible to find more than a handful of schools that match in all these ways.”

The statisticians that developed the measure did maintain some level of integrity by stating, “It cannot be stated too strongly that the ultimate goal is for all of California’s students, and therefore all of California’s public schools, to meet the same high achievement standards. The

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absolute, unadjusted API is of primary importance in showing how well a school is performing …” On this point I can agree.

Keep in mind the idea to have similar school rankings was mandated by the legislature. Then statisticians were forced to develop a system, any system, to meet this mandate. The original idea was flawed and not based on any knowledge that any statistical measure would be reliable or valid.

This is a system very few understand but are quick to interpret. So I suggest before anyone makes any further interpretations they must be required to read the above-cited document. In addition, I suggest you take a look at the demographic data for the “100 Similar Schools” for your own school. I think you will see exactly what I am talking about.

The data collection is inconsistent, unreliable and flawed. So the question for the state is: why are we using this flawed data point? It is time for the legislature to revisit the appropriateness of the similar school ranking.

Dr. Rick Rogers Superintendent, Oakley Union School District

Big bang for Mello-Roos buck Editor: Life should always have such “problems.” After the dust was settled on the recent Antioch Community Center buildout at Prewett Park, $1.7 million is left in the kitty. For that, thank the competitive bidding process in a moribund construction climate: $26 million was allocated but only $24 million spent. Next step, then, what to do with the windfall? For sure, we will work diligently to try and leverage the remainder with grants and matching corporate funds.

Count Antioch, by the way, as historically having hit bingo twice on Mello Roos construction. The bond payoff was

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originally projected to end by roughly 2026 but the first phase, the completion of Deer Valley High, Dallas Ranch and Black Diamond Middle, and five elementary schools met with both better than expected interest rates and likewise favorable state matching funds. Dallas Ranch, for example, a $29 million construction project, received $9.2 million back from the state.

I am proud to say that I and the board majority stuck to our fiscally prudent guns. It voted to use that manna from heaven returned for the schools not to do additional city projects at Prewett but instead to pay down the debt early, leaving a 2016 date. The question, with some, then arises as to why we don’t use this latest boon to even further accelerate the bond payoff. Legalities and voter commitments step into the picture, though, and inhibit our overriding a mandate.

In 1989 the voters agreed to tax themselves on this special property tax.

The commitment was to build the eight schools and spend $50 million on city capital improvement at Prewett. The city had a master plan that envisioned a water park, library, hiking trails, community center and so forth. It is the City Council decision what to build; the Mello-Roos Citizen Advisory Board merely has oversight over the allocated budget expenditures.

So where do we now sit? Unarguably, we’ve got eight gorgeous schools, a water park and now the recent amphitheater, city hall kiosk, community room, gymnasium, library annex, preschool classrooms, technology center, police substation and burrowing owl habitat.

For perspective, let me share last week’s tour of a film crew from CBS Channel 5. I am pleased to say the reception was enthusiastic. The reporter remarked on the natural beauty of the facility, which sublimely blends into the hills, and a liveliness that she expressed that she rarely sees at other community

centers.

Indeed, Prewett was abuzz with activity that day and is already proving itself a dynamic community hub. As the real estate market starts to rebound, it is our hope that this civic touchstone will attract buyers to the area and positively affect prices.

Fact is, we have most of what was originally schemed. Granted, there is no lake or garden walking trails, nor is there, yet, the grand 30,000-square-foot library we hoped for. That, though, may be a blessing, as staffing such a facility would have been a pickle given current times.

As offset, we have built the facility so that potential add-on will be easy.

When the state gets back on its feet, it will invariably restart long-deferred library construction, which, historically, it pays two-thirds costs of. Remember, we lost sponsoring by a hair’s breadth and should be next in line for funding come future go-around.

Though we can’t dictate what to do with the money, the Mello-Roos Board eagerly wants to share citizen input with the city fathers. To date, some ideas circulated include athletic turf fields, a BMX park, doggie park, expanded library extension, electronic marquee, lazy river pool feature and nature trails. We intend to structure varied public feedback opportunities and welcome you to our next meeting July 11, 7 p.m. at 510 G St. You can also drop a note by City Hall or the Community Center or e-mail me at walter. ruehlig@gmail.com.

The Community Center adds another crown jewel to Antioch, alongside the likes of Black Diamond Mines, the San Joaquin River, El Campanil Theatre and Antioch Historical Museum. The next jewel in the tiara will be an occasion to further rejoice.

Walter Ruehlig President, Antioch Mello Roos Citizen’s Advisory Board

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BRENTWOOD May 6, 4:06 a.m. Two subjects observed leaving the scene of the interrupted burglary of a commercial truck trailer parked in the rear of a business on Lone Tree Way were apprehended and found in possession of bolt cutters, burglary tools and replica firearms.

Their vehicle was found to be displaying false license plates. They were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

May 6, 1:36 p.m. An unidentified person sent inappropriate material on the Internet to a resident of Jericho Court.

May 6, 2:30 p.m. An unidentified person kicked in the side garage door of a residence on Buena Vista Street and attempted to steal a water heater. Estimated damage: $150.

May 6, 3:22 p.m. A subject contacted by lossprevention personnel for petty theft at a business on Lone Tree Way fled the scene, leaving her keys behind. She turned herself in at police headquarters, was arrested and released on a Promise To Appear.

May 6, 6:35 p.m. A subject who sustained two non-life-threatening gunshot wounds was transported to a local hospital.

May 7, 10:42 a.m. A subject showed up for work at a business on Brentwood Boulevard in violation of a restraining order.

May 7, 4:22 p.m. A subject who stole a pair of earrings accidentally left on the counter of a business on Lone Tree Way was identified by closed-circuit TV. May 7, 4:49 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard, two subjects stopped for speeding violations were found to be driving without motorcycle permits or endorsements. They were cited and released on a Notice To Appear. The vehicles were towed.

May 7, 8:49 p.m. An unidentified person stole a vehicle from the driveway of a residence on Browning Court.

May 7, 11:25 p.m. Two subjects contacted after dark in a park on Curtis Drive refused to provide identification. They were taken to police headquarters and released to their parents.

May 8, 12:16 p.m. A stolen vehicle was recovered on Persimmon Drive at Hazel Court.

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May 9, 7:59 a.m. An unidentified person stole a wallet from the center console of an unlocked vehicle parked on Earl Glen Way. May 9, 2:52 p.m. On Second Street, a subject who punched another subject twice, causing him to lose consciousness, was arrested and released on a Juvenile Affidavit.

May 9, 9:31 p.m. On Cristina Way, officers mediated a verbal dispute over financial issues.

May 10, 11:32 a.m. At a school on American Avenue, a subject found in possession of an alcoholic beverage was arrested and released on a Juvenile Affidavit.

May 10, 2:19 p.m. On Sand Creek Road, a driver struck a tree while attempting to park.

May 10, 4:52 p.m. A resident of Mendota Street reported that she suspects her ex-boyfriend of stealing her iPod. May 10, 2:30 p.m. An unidentified person in another country used false pretenses to convince a resident of Lindrick Court to wire him $1,600.

May 10, 11:03 p.m. An unidentified person broke into a residence on Kensington Court and stole electronic games, jewelry and a computer.

May 10, 11:37 p.m. An unidentified person stole a bicycle from the open garage of a residence on Oxnard Lane.

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

ANTIOCH May 11, 11:45 a.m. Members of the Antioch Police Department’s SWAT team and Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office served a probation search at the residence of 21-year-old Antioch resident Randall Wilson on the 2300 block of Mandarin Way. Mandarin Way is in the Sycamore Drive corridor, which has recently been plagued by shootings and other violent crimes. Information was developed that Wilson’s residence was related to several of these incidents. During the service of the probation search, two subjects in addition to Wilson were found in or near the open garage: 21-year-old Antioch resident Leroy Graham and 28-year-old Antioch resident Adam Carpenter, who brandished a handgun

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On Sand Creek Road, a driver struck a tree while attempting to park.

May 10, 2:19 p.m. at SWAT officers but was subdued without incident. Carpenter was also found in possession of rock cocaine for sale. Marijuana and evidence of marijuana sales were also located. The subjects were booked into the Martinez Detention Facility. Carpenter was charged with possession of cocaine for sale, possession of marijuana for sale, possession of a controlled substance while armed with firearm, prohibited possession of a concealable firearm, and probation violation. Wilson was charged with possession of cocaine for sale, possession of marijuana for sale, and probation violation. Graham was charged with possession of cocaine for sale, and possession of marijuana for sale.

May 17, 10:33 a.m. Officers of the Antioch Police Department responded to the report of suspicious subjects in the area of Arbol Court. Upon arrival, officers observed the subjects fleeing in a vehicle down Silverado Drive. The vehicle was located a short time later, abandoned on Grimsby Drive. As officers were searching the neighborhood for the suspects, they discovered that the residence at 2436 Silverado Drive had been burglarized and that the vehicle that had fled the area contained property from the burglary.

An extensive area check was performed, and one of the suspects, 25-year-old Richmond resident Rodney Lewis, was found hiding in the backyard of a home in the area and was taken into custody. Another subject, 21-yearold Richmond resident Eric Wilson, was later found attempting to leave the area in a vehicle and was stopped by detectives. A third subject, 23-year-old Richmond resident Darryl Lewis, was also observed attempting to leave the neighborhood in a vehicle along with 21year-old Richmond resident Wanisha Hall and 20-year-old Richmond resident Tashanique Brown. The three were detained by detectives. Rodney Lewis, Darryl Lewis and Wilson were all positively identified by witnesses as suspects in the burglary. They were arrested and sent to County Jail on charges of residential burglary. Wanisha Hall and Tashanique Brown were found to be aiding in the escape of these suspects and were arrested as accessories. They were also sent to County Jail. Those with information regarding this case should call the Antioch Police Department at 925-778-2441.

OAKLEY May 9 – A custody order violation was reported on the 500 block of Norcross Lane.

May 9 – On Matisse Drive at Michelangelo Drive, a subject was arrested for interfering with a public officer.

May 10 – A hit-and-run incident occurred on the 1000 block of Neroly Road.

May 10 – A juvenile runaway was reported on the 1600 block of Edgewood Drive.

May 11 – On Bridgehead Road at Main Street, a subject was arrested for being under the influence of drugs.

May 11 – On Kelsey Lane at Oakley Road and on Empire Avenue at Oakley Road, subjects were arrested for violation of probation.

May 12 – A parole violation was reported on the 100 block of Murillo Court.

May 12 – On the 4800 block of Trenton Street, a subject was arrested for battery.

May 12 – On the 3100 block of Main Street, a subject was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs.

May 12 – A residence on the 100 block of Vella Circle was burglarized.

May 13 – Vandalism was reported on the 1300 block of Bynum Way. May 13 – A vehicle accident with property damage occurred on Carpenter Road at Empire Avenue.

May 13 – Arrest warrants were served on Crismore Drive at Delta Road, Live Oak Avenue at Main Street, and the 100 block of Harvest Court.

May 13 – On Live Oak Avenue at Main Street, Bridgehead Road at Main Street, Carol Lane at Main Street, and East Cypress Road at Main Street, subjects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

May 14 – Vehicles were stole on the 4200 block of Salgado Avenue and on West Cypress Road at Orchard Park Drive.

May 14 – A stolen vehicle was recovered from the 4600 block of Duarte Avenue.

May 14 – On the 500 block of Norcross Lane, a subject was arrested for domestic battery.

May 14 – On the 600 block of Country Lane, a subject was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

May 15 – A business on the 2400 block of Main Street was burglarized.

May 15 – On the 200 block of Raye Avenue, a subject was arrested for public intoxication.

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Little feet, big cause Parents and friends of Ron Nunn Elementary students recently sponsored a walk-a-thon called Hope for Japan, which garnered contributions to be donated to the American Red Cross relief effort in that earthquake/tsunami-ravaged nation. The kids carried handmade Japanese flags and collected donations totaling $1,115. Third-grader Alexa Negrete, second from right, was the top collector at $100.

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Deer Valley senior outside hitter Jason Agopian racked up 13 kills in the Wolverines’ opening-round victory over James Logan.

Deer Valley High’s varsity boys volleyball team fields six players 6 feet or taller – James Logan’s team only three.

In Tuesday’s first round of the North Coast Section playoffs, one of the secondseeded Wolverines’ biggest players made the difference as Deer Valley swept the Colts from Union City in three sets. The 6-7 senior outside hitter Jason Agopian, who will play for UC Irvine next year, racked up 13 kills on the night and drilled some deadly serves when his team needed them.

“We call him the terminator for a reason,” Deer Valley head coach Lou Panzella said. “I thought what really worked for us was how well he passed on serve/receive. He had almost a perfect night passing the ball.”

The last time the Wolverines trailed was in the first set, when Logan held a 2-1 lead.

After that, it was all Deer Valley. Sophomore setter Derrico Kwa recorded 32 assists. Senior middle blocker Cole McMahon and senior outside hitter Taylor Higgs each earned seven kills, while sophomore middle blocker Marcus Lee made six.

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Heritage senior runner Eric Morford took first place in the 1600- and3200 meter runs in the recent BVAL Championships.

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer Though two Deer Valley High varsity golfers came close to moving onto the next round, the Bay Valley Athletic League won’t be represented at the Nor Cal golf championship on Monday.

Senior Andrew Sirowy from the league champion Wolverines was the lowest-scoring BVAL athlete at the recent North Coast Section Meet of Champions, carding a 77 at the Contra Costa Country Club in Pleasant Hill.

The top three teams from the NCS meet and top four golfers not on those teams move on to the Nor Cal level. Sirowy was close, as the fourth-placing individual finishers, Livermore’s Aaron Bronis and Jonathan Lin of Irvington, ended their rounds with 74.

Another under-80 finisher for Deer Valley was junior Jaskaren Sihota, who carded a 79. Other key Wolverines included junior Robert Riel (82), Isaiah Antdin (83) and John Bell (86). Deer Valley, by virtue of winning the league title, was the only BVAL squad to send its entire lineup to the NCS meet.

The only other BVAL golfers to make it to NCS were Liberty senior Paul Krey, who finished with a respectable 84, and Heritage junior Ryan Bell, whose day ended with a 96 on the scorecard.

“It’s like a weight is lifted off our shoulders,” Kwa said. “A lot of us haven’t played a lot of playoff volleyball.”

Agopian admitted that the Wolverines felt some first-game jitters, but were able to work through them as the night progressed.

Deer Valley took the first game 25-21, a match that Logan nearly tied up late. An Agopian kill for the 25th point sealed it.

Games two and three came a little easier for the Wolverines. After breaking away from a 9-9 tie in the second game, Deer Valley went on a 10-2 run to keep the No. 7 Colts at bay. The Wolverines then coasted to a 25-16 win.

There was little question about the third and final match. Deer Valley jumped out to an early 7-2 lead and maintained a healthy margin, finishing 25-13. The Wolverines advanced to play third-seeded Amador Valley at home on Thursday night.

“Once the game went on, we just started playing within ourselves,” Agopian said. “It picked up, and our score started getting further away from Logan.”

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BVAL’s best rise at meet

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Deer Valley golfer Andrew Sirowy shot a 77 at the NCS Meet of Champions, but was not able to move onto the Nor Cal level.

Overall, Foothill took the NCS title; De La Salle placed second and Monte Vista third. Will Brueckner of Acalanes was the top overall finisher, carding a 72. Next was San Ramon Valley’s Cody Blick (73).

Saturday’s Bay Valley Athletic League track and field championship events were nearing the finish when the results from the girls’ long jump and 200-meter dash were added into the team scores and announced to the crowd. The buzz that followed was ignited by the Deer Valley Wolverines’` one-point advantage over the Heritage Patriots.

The Wolverines, who had trailed the Patriots throughout the week, earned 26 points in the two events, compared to nine for Heritage, and put them in position to capture another BVAL team title.

But the drama wasn’t finished. Heritage earned three points in the 3200-meter final to regain the lead by two points entering the 4x400-meter relay, but the Wolverines came through in the final event – and got some help along the way. Needing to finish two spots ahead of Heritage to win the title outright, Deer Valley’s quartet of Raven Fox, Erica Wilson, Joy Gee and Kaniya Samm placed second behind a strong Antioch foursome.

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Patriots swimmers lock up BVAL title

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

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Heritage swimmer Walker Thaning took first place in the 200-yard individual medley, helping the Patriots claim the Bay Valley Athletic League title.

Part of that success was due to junior Madison Applegate. As a sophomore, she was Heritage’s most successful swimmer at the North Coast Section meet. This year, she appears to be headed in a similar direction.

In addition to her relay prowess, Applegate won the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:53.82 and the 100 butterfly at 57.10.

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Aside from the Heritage swimmers, the highest point-getter was Liberty senior Joey Cecchini, who plans to be a Navy SEAL next year. He also won two individual events, the 100 breaststroke (1:03.37) and the 500 freestyle (4:58.89). In the 500, he beat his nearest competitor, Heritage junior Ty Elder, by nearly 20 seconds. The only suspense involved whether or not Cecchini would break the five-minute mark. When he did,

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Coming into the Bay Valley Athletic League championships on Saturday, host Heritage High needed only a third-place finish to clinch a third consecutive league championship for the boys and a second for the girls. Given the Patriots’ depth and caliber of swimmers, the result was a foregone conclusion. The boys and girls teams finished in first place at both the varsity and junior varsity levels. The varsity girls tallied 610 points while their nearest competitor, Deer Valley, posted 425. The varsity boys earned 614 points, 200 better than their nearest rival, Liberty. The junior varsity teams scored 608 points (girls) and 517 points (boys), beating Deer Valley, which finished second in both at 331 and 337 points.

“The kids are swimming really fast,” said Heritage head coach Craig Carson. “We had a lot of people swim their lifetime bests today, so that’s exciting. We’ve had a lot more swimmers qualify for North Coast.”

The home team produced the winning swimmer in all but six events. In the individual races, the winning swimmer scores 20 points for his or her team. In the relays, that total is doubled. In individual races, second-place finishers notch 17 points for their team and the total is decreased by one for every position. As with individual races, relay points are doubled. The Patriots won every relay.

a loud cheer erupted from Liberty’s coaches and swimmers.

The Patriots also saw success in the boys diving competition. Travis Cook’s 20 points bested teammate Colin Wirth. Liberty’s Stuart Boyer finished third and Zach Barlow of Antioch was the fourth-place diver.

In the girls diving event, Deer Valley’s Rachel Cadwallader easily took home first place. Kate Clark and Kirsten Hulsey, both of Freedom, placed second and third, respectively. The Falcons also had swimmers Emily To’o, Emily Harris and Justin Stafford, along with the girls relay teams, qualify for NCS. One of the best races of the day was the varsity boys 100-yard butterfly. Liberty junior J.T. Sarmento edged Heritage junior Carter Haines to win the race, but both likely earned a trip to the NCS meet. Sarmento swam at 55.17 seconds while Haines posted 55.21.

Next up for qualifying individuals is the NCS meet. For the second year in a row, Heritage will send to NCS the largest group, athletes looking to improve on last year’s performances.

“Everyone’s really excited,” said sophomore Emma Formato, who finished second to To’o in the 100 backstroke. She also finished fourth in the 200 individual medley with a time of 2:24.28, breaking her personal best by six seconds.

“We just need to get all shaved down and prepared, and we should be good to go.”

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Deer Valley was paced by six individual titles to complement the 4x100-meter relay crown. Wilson and Audrena Harlan were double winners for the Wolverines. Wilson easily captured the 100-meter and 300-meter hurdle races, while Harlan swept the long jump and triple jump. Fox won the 400-meter dash for the champions, while Chantell Taito won the shot put by nearly eight feet.

The Antioch Panthers also received strong performances in the girls’ sprints, leading them to a third-place finish as a team.

Khadija Suleman cemented her status as the top female sprinter in the league, powering her way to convincing victories in both the 100 and 200 meters. She also teamed up with Le’Shay Evans, Gianna Lucido and Lindsay McGrath to capture the 4x400-meter relay.

The Patriots, meanwhile, scored a bulk of their points in the middle distances and field events, led by Sarah Toelkes and Alex Grant in the 800 and 1600 meters, respectively. Toel-

Title from page 25A ready for it. The homer was Vistalli’s only blemish on Tuesday, as he put in a complete game effort for the Wolverines (14-9, 7-2 BVAL), striking out four.

“You’re going against a really good pitcher, so you’re going to have a hard time scoring,” Deer Valley manager Dennis Luquet said. “We make two mistakes, give up three runs, and that was your ballgame.”

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kes, just a freshman, won the 800 over teammate Grant by more than six seconds, running 2:23.08. Grant, meanwhile, captured first in the 1600 meters in addition to her secondplace finish in the 800. The Patriots also swept the top five places in the high jump, led by champion Brittney Kuykendall. Another top individual performance in the girls distances came from Freedom’s Carmen Martinez, who captured the 3200-meter title by 34 seconds over teammate Lisa Tilcock, while also placing second in the 1600 meters.

In the boys’ meet, Heritage captured its second consecutive team title by easily outdistancing runner-up Deer Valley. The Patriots racked up 187 points, while the Wolverines’ 92 points earned them the second spot.

The unofficial top athlete of the meet was Heritage’s Eric Morford, whose day began with a wire-to-wire victory in the 1600 meters.

Morford posted a time of 4:33.01, outpacing Liberty’s Jesus Morales by seven seconds. Morford then placed second to teammate Brandon Brum in the 800 meters, both runners running fast times of 1:56.90 and 1:57.87, respectively.

Morford could be seen pumping his arm in the air as the times were officially announced.

Morford finished his day by capturing the 3200-meter title, beating teammate Noah Pena by 19 seconds. Freedom’s D’Amora Cooper joined Morford as a double winner, capturing the long jump and the 110-meter hurdles.

The Patriots also finished their team victory in style, beating Deer Valley by two seconds in the 4x400-meter relay with a strong time of 3:23.69.

But the dramatic storylines didn’t end with the team titles. Following the meet, many questions remained regarding the league’s top male sprinters. Defending state qualifier Shamawn Wright of Antioch pulled up with a hamstring injury during Thursday’s 100meter trials, leaving him doubtful for a hardship to Tri-Valley. In addition, the 200-meter final on Saturday resembled a triage unit after the race. Following the race, which was won

by Deer Valley’s Shawn Simms, all eyes were on two sprinters lying on the track – defending state qualifiers Jesse White of Deer Valley and Timazray Shepherd of Freedom. White

re-injured a hamstring during the race and as of Monday morning was considered doubtful for next week, while Shepherd suffered a calf strain, but was hoping to return in time for the Tri-Valley meet at Granada.

The frosh-soph championship meet featured multiple double winners. Lauren Tolliver of Deer Valley won four events, including the girls 200- and 400-meter relays. Amanda Schweitzer of Freedom captured both hurdle events, while Derin Ocluniami won the shot put and discus for Deer Valley.

On the boys side, D’Andre Carson of Pittsburg took the 200 and 400 meters, Joseph Fajardo of Freedom won the 1600 and 3200 meters, and Michael McKeen swept the hurdle events. Joel Sepulveda of Freedom won the shot put and discus, while Pittsburg took the boys relay races.

The top six in event, plus at-large qualifiers, advanced to this Saturday’s Tri-Valley Championships at Granada High School, where the top seven will advance to the North Coast Section Meet of Champions.

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formances on Tuesday, as Patriots junior Paul Blackburn held the Wolverines to one run in a complete game, fanning 10 batsmen.

Deer Valley earned its only run of the game in the top of the fifth inning when Blackburn uncorked a wild pitch that allowed junior third baseman Joshua Manci to score.

After Blackburn, who has orally committed to Arizona State, allowed a walk to junior shortstop Thomas Riley, he got senior left fielder Nick Gavello to fly out to center

field.

“To be co-champs would’ve been like kissing your sister,” Brannan said. “This probably buys us at least one or two home games in the playoffs, so this was huge. The kids worked hard and they didn’t want to share it with anybody.”

Freedom 4, Pittsburg 3 Freedom got its scoring done early on Tuesday and survived a late Pittsburg rally for a 4-3 victory. The Falcons notched three

runs in the first inning and one more in the second, but the Pirates made things interesting in the seventh, putting three runs on the board.

Freedom junior pitcher Joe Navilhon earned the victory, fanning eight Pittsburg batters in a complete game. Senior Jordan Willis went 2-for-4 and senior shortstop Connor Nasty posted a 1-for-2 game including two RBIs. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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At the beginning of the softball season, expectations were that the Bay Valley Athletic League would be a three-way battle between Freedom, Heritage and Antioch. And that was exactly how the season played out.

Despite their reputation as 11-time reigning league champs and North Coast Section runner-up, the Falcons were the biggest question mark. Their roster includes only two seniors, centerfielder Malena Padilla and second basemen Katie Wood. A major compensating factor is their ace hurler, sophomore Madison Williams, the younger sister of past Freedom greats Amanda and Hannah Williams.

Madison was Freedom’s starting pitcher all last season.

After losing their first games against both the Patriots and Panthers, the Falcons came back strong and beat Heritage 7-1 in the rematch and in the process earned the league tiebreaker. Freedom head coach Jeff Jonas believes the Falcons are ready for another North Coast Section playoff run.

“We haven’t really seen too many of the NCS playoff teams. But we played Clovis, a traditional power, and we beat them. Sierra we played 11 innings against, and Oakdale we beat 4-2,” Jonas said.

“Would I put us as a favorite? No. But I’m

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Freedom sophomore catcher Iniki Kaleialii went 3-for-3 with three RBIs in the Falcons’ win over Pittsburg on Tuesday. sure we’ve been favored the last two years and didn’t do it. When you get to the tournament, it’s about who gets hot.”

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Lady Blast takes first

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ady Blast 12U-Kirk took first place in the recent Battle of the Bats in Martinez. The girls went 4-1 on the weekend, defeating the Nor Cal Demons, Loco Ladies, Davis Lady Demons and EC Hot Shots Rio Vista.

Strong pitching from Marissa Espinoza and Jenny Connolly were backed up by a tough defensive infield, including Brianna Ibarra at shortstop, who didn’t let anything get by her. The Lady Blast 12U-Kirk team is managed

by John Kirk and coached by Ron Cross and Miguel Ibarra. The team boasts 11 girls – 10 born in or after 1999.

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Antioch teen bowls over competition Antioch resident Toni-Ann Lupo, 15, recently achieved one of her greatest goals in the sport of bowling, earned a spot in the top five youth female bowlers in the state of California. She placed fourth at the 2011 California USBC Association’s Pepsi USBC Youth Championships state finals.

To get to the state finals, Toni-Ann was required to place high in district finals, which she did back in March, when she became the California District No. 3 girls champion. The state finals were held at Classic Bowl in Daly City on the USBC Blue pattern, which features a greater oil length than the normal house shot and is known as the lowest-scoring pattern of the Red, White and Blue oil series. ToniAnn, the three-time Northern California

Softball from page 27A baseman Aliciana Ramirez are all hitting above .300 and have hit at least one home run. Meanwhile, sophomore catcher Malia Rivers is hitting above .500.

A season ago, the Patriots defeated the Panthers in the NCS quarterfinals and were defeated in the next round against Freedom.

Head coach Ron Rivers hopes the playoffs this year will allow BVAL teams to play against non-BVAL teams. Still, despite the loss of the tiebreaker, he’s pleased by the Patriots’ progress.

“It’s been a good step for our pro-

All-Star and two-time Junior Gold national finalist, shot 1,199 out of the six games of qualifying to make it to the match play finals.

The sophomore at Dozier-Libbey Medical High School bowled individual matches against college competitors three to four years older.

“I was very pleased to win district finals; then make it all the way to stepladder finals for my first time ever in this tournament,” she said. “I feel I bowled very well and I’m very happy where I stand at 15 years old.”

Carrying a 203 average, Toni-Ann will represent California as she travels to Las Vegas for the 2011 Junior Gold Championships in July.

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gram,” said Rivers. “I don’t know if it’s a better team than last year. That team understood how to make a run in the NCS. I’m still waiting to see if this team can do that. But this isn’t a new thing for most of these girls. I’m hoping we can get a home game and go from there.”

The Panthers are led by first-year head coach Brook Russo. Senior pitcher Paris Imholz has led the Antioch charge with a sub-1.00 earned run average. Additionally, the batting averages of Imholz, junior second baseman Nicollette Redfearn, senior first baseman Kelsey Cast, freshman center fielder Shelbi Graifman

Reigning track champ “Cowboy” Craig Smith of San Martin fought off a late charge by Nick Green of San Jose to win a nonstop 360 Winged Sprint Car feature Saturday night at the Antioch Speedway.

“The track was real racy tonight,” Smith said in the victory lane. “Nick (Green) was impressive. He came from pavement racing, and it’s his first year in winged sprints. I thought he was going to catch me.”

Third place went to Ryan Rusconi.

Danny Wagner is still the top dog in the Mini-Trux division. The 18-year-old from Bay Point was challenged late in the event by Jon Haney of Brentwood.

A thrilling finish saw a spinning truck on the checkered flag lap forced Wagner and Haney to go high and low to avoid collision, but Wagner managed to maintain his lead. Ron Mayberry finished third.

Justin Silveira ran away with the Four-Banger main event, with Antioch racer Shawna Vannucchi and Phil McClellen of Martinez racing side by side in a battle for the second spot. Vannucchi edged McClellen in the best finish of her rookie season.

“My car was overheating, but no way was I going to stop,” she said.

The third time was a charm for Dave Betancourt of Brentwood in the Hobby Stock main event. “We were going great, just like in the first two features this year, but this time the win finally came,” said Betancourt, who got stuck in traffic in the first race of the season and got a flat while leading in the second. Brad Myers finished behind Betancourt, followed by Nick Viscussi.

Fabrication Flight Chief “Spanky” Grenert from Travis Air Force Base flew to his win in the Dwarf Car main event.

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and senior third baseman Stephanie Mathias all top .300.

This was a big year for Imholz, who will play for Bowling Green State next year. She beat Freedom for the first time in her illustrious career and after losing to Heritage in their first game, beat the Falcons 1-0 in the rematch.

“I think we’ll be OK. The team has been playing good ball, so hopefully it continues into the playoffs,” said Russo.

“Now, there are some really good teams in the playoffs, so we’ll have to see where we get seeded and how we can do.”

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Point Lobos from page 1B In the long, narrow display case of the California coastline, Point Lobos is the jewel whose glinting facets attract the eye like no other. Nestled between Carmel and Big Sur off Highway 1, Point Lobos State Reserve occupies only 1,300 acres of coastland. But they are 1,300 acres of concentrated beauty.

Point Lobos is both monumental and intimate. Whether your tastes gravitate to whales or wildflowers, the cracking of cliff against surf or the silence of grazing deer, whether you spend a weekend or an afternoon, the images, the scents, the galvanizing salt breezes here will be impossible to forget. The state takes the fragile beauty of the reserve seriously. Entrance into the park is limited to 450 visitors at a time, not only to reduce wear and tear on the ecosystem but to provide a measure of solitude in this inspirational environment.

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Viewed from Point Lobos’ Cypress Grove Trail, sunset shadows reveal the craggy contours of The Pinnacle. The edging on the foreground branches is green algae turned rust-red by carotene pigment.

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You needn’t gaze exclusively out to sea to be inspired by Point Lobos. The reserve’s interior is a haven for those in search of a setting conducive to solitude and contemplation.

From here you can get a good view – and earful – of Point Lobos’ stellar attractions: the harbor seal and California sea lion. The smaller and more plentiful harbor seal is a year-round resident of the reserve, while the adult male sea lion – some measuring 8 feet and weighing 800 pounds – leaves Point Lobos in June and July to cruise for chicks in the Channel Islands off Southern California.

If you’re out for a scenic hike with a dramatic arc, Whalers Cove at Cannery Point is a good spot to park. Take your first right past the entrance kiosk. Along North Shore Trail, beginning at Whalers Cove, you can experience Point Lobos in a gradual crescendo of grandeur. You’ll see the ocean foam over the brown rocks of Cannery Point and follow pelicans carving a graceful glide around Guillemot Island.

Hop onto a side trail at Cypress Cove and behold the poignant dignity of Old Veteran, a Monterey Cypress that epitomizes the struggle for survival in this rugged environment, defying the force of wind, gravity and erosion. Anchored onto the edge of Cypress Cove’s east wall, Old Veteran’s roots dangle precariously over the ocean and its branches support banks of foliage that hover like clouds.

When you come to Cypress Grove Trail, hang a right and take the loop around Allan Memorial Grove, where the trail escorts you past a vignette of The Pinnacle, a mini-mountain jutting from the see Point Lobos page 4B

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Irresistable forces and immovable objects: The Pacific Ocean unleashes its fury at The Slot, right, a peninsula of Carmello Formation that pits overeager photographers against lethal plumes of seawater. Left, the Monterey cypress known as Old Veteran clings to the granite of Cypress Cove’s east wall in defiance of the relentless wear and tear of wind, gravity and erosion.

Point Lobos from page 3B ocean floor. Cypress Grove Trail climaxes at Headland Cove, where all the reserve’s virtues converge: wave and rock, cliff and forest, bird, mammal and fish, and the ocean’s unfathomable span.

You’ll see on the trail map you receive at the park entrance that at Headland Cove you’ve reached the reserve’s midpoint. There are many more wonders to savor, both inland along the South Plateau and Mound Meadow trails, and at the sea’s swelling edge on the South Shore and Bird Island trails. If the sea is in a theatrical mood, head down to a peninsula of rock called The Slot, where the Pacific becomes a paragon of physics: gathering itself, cresting and striking with optimal force. Water becomes thunder; blue-green erupts in geysers of glinting white.

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from a safe distance. Let The Slot bear the brunt of breakers. Come too close and, in the most lethal sense of the phrase, you’ll “get carried away.”

Beneath the surface of the Pacific a mile north of Point Lobos, the bottom of Carmel Bay drops a thousand feet down.

In another five miles the Monterey Canyon plummets to a depth of 7,000 feet. The result: more than half of Point Lobos is under water. A full 750 acres of the reserve is devoted to divers, who take advantage of the reserve’s proximity to deep water and the phenomenal variety of creatures it affords. At Whalers Cove, adventurers in wetsuits plunge into 70-foot-high kelp forests where southern sea otters play and rockfish weave in and out of view. Harbor seals and California sea lions are plentiful here. From the scale of the tiny to the colossal, from iridescent phytoplankton to gray whales on their migration routes, the

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world under the water’s surface is one of the chief attractions of this place.

A walk through Point Lobos is an exercise in time travel. Two types of rock inhabit its foundation. The Carmello Formation, a sedimentary rock at least 55 million years old, dominates the terrain of Sea Lion Point, Whalers and Moss coves and the south shore. In some places it’s twisted into such bizarre and lurid shapes you’ll swear you’re walking on another planet.

The other dominant rock, Santa Lucia granite, forms the craggy majesty of Point Lobos’ famed north shore and Hidden Beach. The granite solidified some 80 million years ago.

But rock and seawater aren’t the only treasures of Point Lobos. The reserve is one of three places on the coast where the Monterey pine grows naturally. Without the fog drip provided by the Point Lobos microclimate, the tree wouldn’t survive

the area’s dry summers. The other tree for which the reserve is famous is the Monterey cypress. Its gnarled roots cling fiercely to sheer walls of granite along Point Lobos’ many coves. The rust-colored substance glazing much of the coastal foliage is, ironically, green algae dyed by carotene pigment. Wildflower aficionados will enjoy the spectrum spanned by Point Lobos’ delicate petals, from blue blossom to the amber of sticky monkeyflower to the lavender tones of seaside daisy.

We East County inlanders are blessed with an abundance of natural wonders.

We’re also blessed with striking-distance proximity to the quintessence of coastal splendor. When our spirits sense the call of the sea, we know it’s time to get to the Point.

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Dealing with diverticulitis An apple a day… and so it goes. But the truth is: apples, pears and other good foods are filled with fiber, which can help you maintain a healthy colon and a happy day.

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At first I thought: OK, no nuts or seeds; no big deal. But as I thought about all the things that contain seeds, I became neurotic about what I ate. No berries, no kiwis, no bananas, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, tomato seeds and on and on. Dining at a restaurant was a challenge, so I decided to read all I could about diverticulosis – especially since my mom also suffers from the condition. When we go out to eat, I order and she says “ditto.”

My research revealed an array of divergent opinions about what diverticulosis is and what you can and can’t eat.

When the small bumps or pockets associated with diverticulosis become infected, you get diverticulitis – and that can be dangerous. The food that gets caught in the grooves can start to decay and cause a tear in the colon. A colonoscopy, which is recommended for anyone over 50, is a pretty

simple procedure that takes about 30 minutes ORNER in the hospital. You are sedated and the doctor puts a small camera into the rectum and searches the colon for either polyps or inverted polyps. Although any such procedure involves risk, a colonoscopy is MARLA relatively easy.

LUCKHARDT The Internet confused me more than helped, so I talked to Dr. Galipudi at Sutter Delta. He said the most important thing to do was clean out your dietary tract every day and eat lots of good healthy fiber. Digestible soft seeds, such as the seeds in cooked zucchini, are OK. But hard seeds such as sesame are not recommended.

This isn’t the most pleasant subject I’ve written about but it might be one of the most important. Check with your doctor or pharmacist, get a recommended laxative if needed and find high-fiber foods that not only taste good but are good for you.

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OBITUARIES Steven Allen Banta 1956-2011 Brentwood resident Steven Allen Banta passed away from heart failure on May 4, his 55th birthday.

Steve was born in San Francisco and graduated from Serramonte High School in Daly City. Prior to BANTA a back injury, he drove trucks for more than 20 years. As a young man he was an active member of Mission Chapter Order of DeMolay and Pacific DeMolay Association. He enjoyed listening to music, tending to his vegetable garden and watching TV. He was a big Steelers fan.

Steve is survived by his devoted wife, Kim; loving children, Ashley of Long Beach and Tyler of Brentwood; mother, Janet Banta of Roseville; sister, Sharon (Mike) Risso of Roseville; brother, Patrick (Susan) Banta of San Rafael; five nephews and three nieces.

He attended Golden Hills Church, where his service was held on Tuesday, May 10.

Evelyn Z. Holland April 26, 1920-April 30, 2011 Longtime Bethel Island and Oakley resident Evelyn Holland passed away peacefully after celebrating her 91st birthday.

She is now with the love of her life, her husband Earl, HOLLAND who passed away in 1982. Evelyn is survived by her loving daughter, Laura Foster; sonin-law, Paul; and what kept her going to see 91, her beloved grandchildren, Kayla, Tyler, Shannon and great-grandchild Sophie. She also leaves a devoted brother, Walt Harms; two sisters-in-law; and many loving relatives and lifelong friends.

A private celebration of her life will be held over Memorial Weekend in Southern California. Donations in Evelyn’s honor may be made to the charity of your choice.

Photo courtesy of Sandra Thomas

Honored for service At a meeting of the LUHSD board in December, Sandra Thomas, right, seen here with Liberty Union High School District Board President Holly Hartman, was honored for her 32 years of service in the district. Thomas, who worked in the food services department, retired on Dec. 31, 2010.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on May 24, 2011 to consider the following matter: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD ADDING NEW FEES AND AMENDING EXISTING FEES ASSOCIATED WITH PLANNING, POLICE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND REVISING THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD 2010/2011 COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND SCHEDULE OF CITY FEES Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101 B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, CA 94513. Further information may be obtained from City Hall, 708 Third Street, Brentwood, California 94513, (925) 516-5400.

If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Dated: May 13, 2011 May 20, 2011 Margaret Wimberly, CMC, City Clerk Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 2011 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on May 24, 2011, hold a public hearing to consider the following: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brentwood approving the 2010 Urban Water Management Plan for submittal to the California Department of Water Resources as prepared by Staff and ICF Jones & Stokes International, Engineering Consultants. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California, 94513. Further information may be obtained from Water Conservation Specialist Diana Williford [(925) 5166045 or dwilliford@ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Public Works Operations Department of the City of Brentwood, 2201 Elkins Way, Brentwood, California 94513.

In any court challenge of City Council decisions, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. CITY OF BRENTWOOD /s/ Margaret Wimberly, CMC, City Clerk Dated: April 29, 2011 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002520- 00 The name of the business (es): Ms Fit Personal Training Studio Located at: 55 Broderick Dr. Suite C In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Linda Carol Coogan 4675 Christenson 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: Linda Coogan This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 4/07/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 4/07/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002783- 00 The name of the business (es): Sun N Stuff Located at: 320 Oak St In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Joseph P. Tarantino 1 Embarcadero W #169 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 04/13/11. Signature of registrant: Joseph P. Tarantino This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/- 18/11 By J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 04/13/11 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002900- 00 The name of the business (es): KM Virtual Services Located at: 423 Stanwick St In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kerri Diane Marvel 423 Stanwick 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 July 2010. Signature of registrant: Kerri Marvel This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 4/21/11 By Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires 4/21/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002688- 00 The name of the business (es): Jimmy’s Auto Wholesale Located at: 8175 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jamil Naji Inc 8175 Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, CA 94513.

This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jamil Naji/President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 4/14/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 04/14/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-000281- 00 The name of the business (es): Signscape Located at: 749 Mammouth Ct, In: Oakley, Ca, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brian Blankenship 749 Mammouth 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: Brian Blankenship This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/19/11 By D. Acuff, Deputy Expires 04/19/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002866- 00 The name of the business (es): Mortgage Education Station Located at: 2055-C Main Street In: Oakley, Ca, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Stonecrest Lending Inc 2005C Main Street, Oakley, CA, 94561. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Laura Cunha President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 4/20/11 By Courtney Dias Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002771- 00 The name of the business (es): Delta Pure Water Inc Located at: 41 A Sand Creek Rd In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Delta Pure Water INC, 41 A Sand Creek Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/18/11. Signature of registrant: Joe Trebino - CEO This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/18/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 04/18/11 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002712- 00 The name of the business (es): United Families Ministries Located at: 360 W. 6th Street In: Pittsburg, CA, 94565, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1)Dennis R. Sowels 2)Susan Y. Sowels, 360 W. 6th Street, Pittsburg, CA, 94565.

This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Dennis Sowels This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/- 14/2011 By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 04/14/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002671- 00 The name of the business (es): Tropirock Farms Located at: 2210 Hoffman Lane In: Byron, Ca, 94514, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christopher Derek McMullen 2210 Hoffman Lane, Byron, CA, 94514. 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: Christopher Derek McMullen This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/15/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 04/15/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002826- 00 The name of the business (es): 1) Magical Ceremonies 2) eSocial Grace Located at: 1213 Silverton Way In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: 2420 C-1 Sand Creek Rd #211, Brentwood, CA, 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Van Maren LLC 1213 Silverton Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co, Wyoming The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MC=5/30/09, eSG N/A. Signature of registrant: Patti Caveney Manager This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 4/19/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 4/19/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002819- 00 The name of the business (es): SMART PC SOLUTION Located at: 3556 Mariner Rd In: Oakley, CA, 94561, Mailing: P.O. Box 1293, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Peter Ray Mejia 3556 Mariner Rd, Oakley, 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 4/19/11. Signature of registrant: Peter Ray Mejia This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/19/16 By D. Acuff, Deputy Expires 04/19/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003069- 00 The name of the business (es): Gen3C International Located at: 2041 Crater Peak Way In: Antioch, CA, 94531, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Henry Lawrence Eiring 2041 Crater Peak 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 N/A. Signature of registrant: Henry Lawrence Eiring This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/29/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 04/29/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002837- 00 The name of the business (es): Trinity Staffing Located at: 669 Sundale Lane In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Tamara LeDay 2) Raymond LeDay 669 Sundale Lane, 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 N/A. Signature of registrant: Raymond LeDay This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/20/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 04/- 20/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002853- 00 The name of the business (es): Brentwood Wildcats Located at: 282 Pebble Beach Dr. In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Chris Miller 282 Pebble Beach 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 4/20/11.

Signature of registrant: Chris Miller This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 4/20/- 11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 4/20/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Christian Rene Abfalter SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Christian Rene Abfalter FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0752 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Christian Rene Abfalter filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Christian Rene Abfalter to Proposed Name: Christian Rene Asturias 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 06/21/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Brentwood Press

Date: 05/- 13/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002649- 00 The name of the business (es): JVB Photography Located at: 5757 Marlin Drive In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jody J VandenBranden 5757 Marlin Dr, 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 04/12/11.

Signature of registrant: Jody VandenBranden This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/12/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 04/12/- 16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003313- 00 The name of the business (es): All About Performance Located at: 5652 Schooner Loop In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christopher A. Bell 5652 Schooner Loop, Discovery Bay, CA, 94505. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Christopher A. Bell This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 05/06/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 05/- 06/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003181- 00 The name of the business (es): Pocketful of Posies Located at: 200 Putter Drive In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dwuna Kay Ebel-Tom 200 Putter Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Dwuna Kay Ebel-Tom This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 05/03/11 By Joseph Barton, Deputy Expires 5/3/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2011 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: April 25, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: LIEN KIM MAI, VIEM XUAN MAI The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 41 SAND CREEK RD, #C & D, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513- 7321 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41 endash On-Sale Beer And Wine endash Eating Place Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date(s): May 20, 27, June 3, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003273- 00 The name of the business (es): Oakwood Water Polo Club Located at: 932 Oak St In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1)Nicholas Araujo 932 Oak St, Brentwood, CA, 94513 2) Boyd LaChance, 385 36th Way, Sacramento, CA, 95816. This business is conducted by: Co- Partners The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Nicholas Araujo This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 05/- 05/11 By C. Garcia, Deputy Expires 5/5/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003289- 00 The name of the business (es): Performance Machine Located at: 305 Town Centre Terrace Unit J In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kenneth L Goddard Jr., 169 Remington 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: Kenneth L. Goddard Jr. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/5/11

By H. Franklin, Deputy Expires 5/5/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: DeJon Kubik SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: DeJon Takashi Kubik FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0709 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: DeJon Kubik filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. DeJon Takashi Kubik to Proposed Name: DeJon Takashi Yasuda 2.

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

Date: 07/08/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set

for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 05/13/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002939- 00 The name of the business (es): Brian’s Motors Located at: 11980 Byron Highway In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brian Cannady 2834 Camino Diablo Rd., Byron, 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: Brian Cannady This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/22/2011 By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 04/22/- 16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Steve Ignace Obiague; AKA: Steve Obiague; AKA: Steve I. Obiague CASE NUMBER P10- 01539 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Steve Ignace Obiague; AKA: Steve Obiague; AKA: Steve I. Obiague A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Patricia Obiague Parker & Lucie Obiague in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA The Petition for Probate requests that: Patricia Obiague Parker be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 06/21/11 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: 14 Room: 212 b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Patricia Obiague Parker, In Pro Per, 10210 Cavalletti Drive, Sacramento, CA 95829 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No GM-260149-C Loan No 0359336473 Insurer No. 359336473 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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: DONALD C. HOM AND LISA HOM, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 10/- 03/2006 as Instrument No. 20060313431-00 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 06/07/- 2011 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Property Address is purported to be: 729 SHUMARDI OAK COURT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-0000 APN#: 007-460-094 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $735,716.16, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs,

expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 05/10/2011 EXECUTIVE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714730-2727 lleanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3977978 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011

phone number or number(s) on file, if any, have been disconnected. BAC Home Loan Servicing LP, has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final order of exemption pursuant to California civil code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying Notice of Sale is filed.

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: May 9, 2011 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee, T.D. Service Company Agent for the Trustee and as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary MARLENE CLEGHORN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 927111988 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 you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. TAC# 936022 PUB: 05/20/11, 05/- 27/11, 06/03/11 THIS NEW NOTICE SUPERSEDES AND REPLACES ANY PREVIOUS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU MAY HAVE RECEIVED UNDER T.S. # A370401 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 2011

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 003477-00 The name of the business (es): Warren Properties and Associates Located at: 761 Second Street In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: 20 Laurie Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Debbie Diane Warren 20 Laurie Drive Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Debbie D Warren This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/13/11 By Joseph Barton, Deputy Expires 5/13/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 20, 27 June 3, 10, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002492- 00 The name of the business (es): Personal Touch Located at: 5117 Fern Ridge Circle In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kelli J Wood 5117 Fern Ridge Circle, 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 Feb. 2010. Signature of registrant: Kelli J Wood This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/06/2011 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 04/- 06/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002834- 00 The name of the business (es): Ornamental Plant Works Located at: 751 Hoffman Lane In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 723, Brentwood, CA, 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cory Dean Butler, 619 Apple Hill Drive, Brentwood, CA, 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/11/1978. Signature of registrant: Cory Dean Butler This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 4/19/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 4/19/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003320- 00 The name of the business (es): Gigis Precious Hearts Located at: 1318 Veronica Ct, In: Antioch, Ca, 94509, Mailing: 1464 P.O. Box, Antioch, CA, 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alfreada Woody 1318 Veronica, Antioch, CA, 94509. 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: Alfreada Woody This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 05/- 06/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 05/06/16 Antioch Press No. 061617 Publish dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and the provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on 06/- 03/11 @ 10:00 A.M. personal property including but not limited to: computer equipment, clothes, knick-knacks,, ice chest, auto parts, baby crib/accessories, exercise equipment, rebuilt engine, snowboard, bbq, camera, art work, bikes, amplifier, stereo equipment, power tools and equipment, dirt bike equipment, unicycle, grow lights, house hold appliances, washer/dryer, sports equipment, sofas, furniture, T.V.’s, safe &/or other general household & small business items located at: ACORN II SELF STORAGE LLC, 6900 LONE TREE WAY, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 (925) 240-5000 Name 1. GINO KRAUSE 2. PETRIA ROSS 3. TRENNA MC COY 4. CHRIS CASTILLO 5. AARON HARTY 6. JONTE CASTANEDA 7. CHARLOTTE CAMPBELL 8. SHAWN FULLER 9. LYDIA NED-JONES 10. NIKITA JONES 11. JAMES JACKSON 12. GENE DINSMORE 13. PATRICK COHN 14. NIDA LEGASPI 15. ROBERT ASHER 16. DAVINA WHITE Dates Published: 5/20/11 and 05/- 27/11 J. Michael’s Auctions, Bond #183-62-32 (916)776-4202 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: May 20, 27, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No: A370401 CA Unit Code: A Loan No: 22826180/- CHAPMAN AP #1: 055440-006- 9-01 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: WILLIAM D. CHAPMAN, WILLIAM FLINN B. CHAPMAN Recorded February 1, 2006 as Instr. No. 2006- 0033942-00 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 August 27, 2008 as Instr. No. 2008-019135600 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 JANUARY 26, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 1927 MOUNT CONNESS WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 “(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: JUNE 9, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. *AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) MARTINEZ, CA 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 $813,970.55. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(c) declares that while contact was not made with the borrower, that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent made the following efforts to contact the borrower.

Determined that the borrower’s primary telephone number and secondary tele-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0010947 Title Order No. 110007370 Investor/Insurer No. 1702270792 APN No. 037- 480-041-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JAMAL SIDDIQI, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 09/26/2006 and recorded 10/03/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0313436-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/21/2011 at 9:00AM, Hilton Concord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 50 SNOWY EGRET CT, OAKLEY, CA, 945611679. 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 $475,030.67. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 05/- 16/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.ASAP# FNMA3991677 05/20/2011, 05/- 27/2011, 06/03/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002367- 00 The name of the business (es): Delta Precision Located at: 540 Garcia Ave In: Pittsburg, CA, 94565, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Andy Doudna, 4011 Woodhill Dr., Oakley, CA, 94561, 2) Jerome A. Ramos, 794 Altesse Dr., Brentwood, CA, 94513 This business is conducted by: Co-Partners The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/1/2011.

Signature of registrant: Andy Doudna This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/01/- 11 By Courney Dias, Deputy Expires 04/1/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-419947-AB Order #: 5021575 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/14/2007. 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): JANET ANN COSTANZA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 5/21/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0147771-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/- 10/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $383,009.39 The purported property address is: 19 SELENA COURT ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 072- 151-013-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Nationstar Mortgage LLC 350 Highland Drive Lewisville TX 75067 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

IDSPub #0002712 5/- 20/2011 5/27/2011 6/3/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 2011

ty CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED MAY 9, 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. 406 ROCKY MOUNTAIN WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561 “(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: JUNE 2, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. *AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) MARTINEZ, CA 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 $346,696.18. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the Commissioner of a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: May 5, 2011 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee, T.D. Service Company Agent for the Trustee and as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary MARLENE CLEGHORN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711-1988 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. 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 you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. TAC# 935190 PUB: 05/13/11, 05/- 20/11, 05/27/11 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273, Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011

to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, Lender or Servicer has declared it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 from the Commissioner that is current and valid as of the date of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale and the requirements of Section 2923.52(a) does not apply to this Notice of Trustee’s Sale. Dated: 4/28/2011 MAX DEFAULT SERVICES CORPORATION Ryan Remington/Authorized Signature FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 Max Default Services Corp. is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ASAP# 3981756 05/06/- 2011, 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0026766 Title Order No. 08-8120061 Investor/Insurer No. 7000136134 APN No. 019- 340-005-8. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/22/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by OLAOLU A. FAKAYODE, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND KIMBERLY M. HAWKINS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 02/22/2005 and recorded 03/01/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0068388-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/03/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 28 E. COUNTRY CLUB DR, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $953,436.70. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 05/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3984047 05/13/2011, 05/- 20/2011, 05/27/2011 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. CA-10-3314- RG Title Order No. 100680117-CA- LMI APN 016270-079-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/17/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 6/3/- 2011 at 10:00 AM, Housekey Financial Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 7/24/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0232538-00, in Book xxx, Page xxx of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: HAROLD R. BERTON AND SHARON LEE BERTON , HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HOME LOANS USA, INC (Original Lender) and HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC., as current Servicer/Lender, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state).

At: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez,

CA 94553, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: “AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST” The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 288 GROVEWOOD LOOP, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $440,435.43 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale.

CONDITION OF SALE: The successful bidder will be required to pay county documentary transfer tax, any city tax, and any other applicable taxes or fees (including, but not limited to, the fee for recording Preliminary Change of Ownership report) to the auctioneer at the time of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the purchaser shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 5/6/2011 Housekey Financial Corporation P.O. Box 60145 City of Industry, CA 91716 For Sale Information: 714-730- 2727, www. lpsasap.com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 RoseMarie Garcia, Trustee Sales Officer THIS OFFICE MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3990496 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011

California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is 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.

IDSPub #0002302 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: 5/6/2011, 5/13/2011, 5/20/2011

714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

IDSPub #0002722 5/20/2011 5/27/2011 6/3/2011 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jessica Nolan SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jessica Nolan FOR CHANGE OF NAME AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0477 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jessica Nolan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. 1) Niaja JoAnn Elayne Dickey 2)DeYonte Chance Dickey to Proposed Name: 1)Cambree/Niaja JoAnn Elayne/Nolan 2)DeYonte/ Chance Dickey/- Nolan 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/13/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Court waives notice to biological father Date: 4/29/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Grace Vanessa Covarrubias SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Grace Vanessa Covarrubias FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0667 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Grace Vanessa Covarrubias filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. 1)Gregorio Adan Chacon 2)Jose Santos Chacon to Proposed Name: 1)Adan Cristobal Covarrubias 2)Jose Santos Covarrubias 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/27/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Biological father must be served with these papers Date: 4/27/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-09-306065-CL Order #: 090590988-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/26/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): STEVEN C DONALDSON AND LISA M. DONALDSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 2/2/2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0037725-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/3/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court

St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $304,915.51 The purported property address is: 5235 NEROLY RD OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 051- 220-049 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to IBM Lender Business Process Services, Inc. (LBPS) 14523 SW Millikan Way, Suite 200 Beaverton OR 97005 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

IDSPub #0002848 5/13/2011 5/20/2011 5/27/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No: A523908 CA Unit Code: A Loan No: 12622008/- ABARCA Min No: 100131022708843614 AP #1: 033-420083-9 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: RUFINO B. ABARCA, ALEJANDRA MARTINEZ Recorded May 19, 2008 as Instr. No. 2008-0110868- 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 February 10, 2011 as Instr. No. 11-32527 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA Coun-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 7090838 Loan No. 0217040031 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/30/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/26/2011 at 10:00 AM, Max Default Services Corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/10/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0137969- 00, in book , page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Joseph R Vigil and Neomi Vigil, husband and wife, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN # 019-620-101 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 830 Altessa Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $406,325.69 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-399848-TC Order #: 100671497-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/14/2007. 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): VINCENT J. KEATS AND JANICE L. KEATS, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 3/2/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0062478-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/- 27/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $416,235.65 The purported property address is: 1197 CLAREMONT DR BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 010-380022 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to IBM Lender Business Process Services, Inc. (LBPS) 14523 SW Millikan Way, Suite 200 Beaverton OR 97005 Pursuant to

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-422353-AB Order #: 5061048 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/1/2007. 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): JOSE AREVALO AND VERENA AREVALO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 11/9/2007 as Instrument No. 20070311902-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/- 10/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $425,610.71 The purported property address is: 964 FINN WAY BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 013-360-013-0 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Nationstar Mortgage LLC 350 Highland Drive Lewisville TX 75067 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line:

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Darice Ellen Ingram SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Darice E. Ingram FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0754 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Darice Ingram filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Darice Ellen Ingram to Proposed Name: Darice Azariah Ingram 2.

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

Date: 07/11/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 05/13/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Dennis L. Wright, Esq. SBN 60210, 4040 Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, San Rafael, CA, 94903 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: SANDU MAHAN PATEL FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0532 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Sandu mahan Patel filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Sandu Mahan Patel to Proposed Name: Francis Jahan Mongul 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 06/10/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 4/7/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0165253 Title Order No. 09-8510445 Investor/Insurer No. 704162816 APN No. 052-352- 026-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/24/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by VINCENT BADILLO, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 04/24/2007 and recorded 05/02/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0129607-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/27/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3205 VISTA HILLS COURT, ANTIOCH, CA, 94531. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $618,557.55. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/- 11/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3983966 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011 Antioch Press No. 06- 1617 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011

of Sale by sending a written request to Nationstar Mortgage LLC 350 Highland Drive Lewisville TX 75067 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $646,300.28. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 09, 2011.

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of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 05/09/2011 EXECUTIVE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 lleanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3975220 05/- 13/2011, 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011

will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $325,422.79 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. DATE: 5/11/11 Robbie Weaver Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation c/o 4665 MacArthur Court, Suite 250 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (800) 731-0850 or (602) 222-5711 Fax: (847)627-8803 www.aztectrustee. com For Trustee’s Sale Information Call 714-730-2727 http://- www.lpsasap.com ASAP# 3996991 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011, 06/03/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 11-516735 INC Title Order No. 110010477- CA-BFI APN 035650-013-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/13/- 06.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/02/- 11 at 10:00 a.m., Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/17/06 in Instrument No. 2006-0051357-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: Sheila M. Souto, an Unmarried Woman, as Trustor, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the IndyMac INDX Mortgage Trust 2006-AR4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR4 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated March 1, 2006, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main & Court Streets), 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 21 COURTLAND COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $407,213.91 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. DATE: 5/4/11 Robbie Weaver Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation c/o 4665 MacArthur Court, Suite 250 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (800) 731-0850 or (602) 222-5711 Fax: (847)627-8803 www.aztectrustee. com For Trustee’s Sale Information Call 714-730-2727 http://- www.lpsasap.com ASAP# 3989571 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0032912 Title Order No. 10-8131394 Investor/Insurer No. 0 APN No. 035-404-014-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/14/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DALE HARMS AND LAURIE HARMS HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 04/- 14/2005 and recorded 04/22/05, as Instrument No. 20050142581- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Re-

corder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/- 10/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 930 WEST CYPRESS ROAD, 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 $451,527.93. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 05/- 18/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3991210 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011, 06/03/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 2011

FOUND, LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PART OF THE LAND ABOVE DESCRIBED, LYING BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, EXPRESSLY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR SUCH WATER WITHOUT RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOVERING SUCH WATER. ALSO RESERVING THEREFROM: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO THE REMAINING LANDS OF THE GRANTOR LYING WITHIN MS 01- 978, FOR PRIVATE VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS, PUBLIC UTILITIES AND EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS, OVER, UNDER AND UPON THAT PORTION THEREOF DESIGNATED AS ‘’P.U.E., P.A.E. & E.V.A.E.’’ ON SAID PARCEL MAP. PARCEL TWO: EASEMENT RESERVED IN THE DEED TO NELSON D. CURTIS, ET UX, RECORDED FEBRUARY 27, 1976, BOOK 7775, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 362, AS FOLLOWS: ‘’A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A WATER PIPE LINE AS APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL C, AS DESIGNATED ON THE RECORD OF SURVEY MAP FILED SEPTEMBER 25, 1963, BOOK 24 OF LICENSED SURVEY MAP, PAGE 10, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, BEING A STRIP OF LAND 15 FEET IN WIDTH, THE NORTH LINE OF WHICH IS THE ENTIRE NORTH LINE OF PARCEL ONE IN SAID DEED TO NELSON D. CURTIS, ET. UX. PARCEL THREE: A NON- EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO PARCEL ONE, ABOVE, FOR PRIVATE VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS, PUBLIC UTILITIES AND EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS, OVER, UNDER AND UPON THAT PORTION OF PARCELS C AND D DESIGNATED AS ‘’P.U.E., P.A.E. & E.V.A.E.’’ ON PARCEL MAP MS 01-978, FILED JANUARY 24, 2005, IN BOOK 192 OF PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 11, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,065,014.09(estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 161 OMEGA LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 041-050035 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone;

by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 04-29-2010 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee ZELMA THORPES ZELMA THORPES, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (714) 7302727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 5731965 or www.priorityposting.comASAP# 3981646 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-421392-AB Order #: 5045184 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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): MARIO SALCEDO AND CECELIA SALCEDO, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 11/21/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0320748-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/3/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $377,492.08 The purported property address is: 917 HAWTHORNE AVENUE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 067341-013-0 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Tracy Lynette Dube SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Tracy Lynette Dube FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0658 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Tracy Lynette Dube filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Tracy Lynette Dube to Proposed Name: Tracy Lynette Aiello 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/30/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 5/3/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1238011-02 APN: 037- 410-023 TRA: 19023 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6020 REF: Medina, David IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED May 14, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 09, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded June 01, 2007, as Inst. No. 20070159908-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by David S Medina An Unmarried Man and Steven Salcedo An Unmarried Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1726 Fairhaven Court Oakley CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No GM-272065-C Loan No 0359330977 Insurer No. 359330977 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: EFIGENIO TORRES, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded 09/20/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0297107-00 in Book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 06/07/- 2011 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Property Address is purported to be: 1461 WILDCAT WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561-0000 APN#: 035-425- 006 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $449,307.69, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 05/09/2011 EXECUTIVE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714730-2727 lleanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3975391 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No GM-272166-C Loan No 7439549528 Insurer No. 10027333 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/27/- 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: ENRIQUE REMIREZ SR AND MARIA CARMEN RAMIREZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 07/01/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0243461 in Book xx, page xx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 06/07/- 2011 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Property Address is purported to be: 300 FALL CIRCLE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN#: 035263-041-2 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $364,055.50, 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No GM-276177-F Loan No 0602493891 Insurer No 0428586554703 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/25/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank check drawn by 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: FEBE R. SAOB AND JOHN D. SAOB, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 10/01/2009 as Instrument No. 20090231904 in Book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 06/07/- 2011 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Property Address is purported to be: 4140 FREESIA DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN#: 034- 540-005-5 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $435,994.42, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 05/09/2011 EXECUTIVE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3976544 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 10-516264 INC Title Order No. 100771348- CA-BFI APN 032-351-044-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/01/- 06. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/09/- 11 at 10:00 a.m., Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/19/06 in Instrument No. 2006-0159296-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: Emily I. Reyes, an Unmarried Woman as to an undivided 50% interest and Stephen H. Loftin, an Unmarried Man as to an undivided 50% interest as tenants in common, as Trustor, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the IndyMac INDA Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-AR2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR2 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated August 1, 2006, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main & Court Streets), 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as; 3547 WELLS ROAD, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 435405CA Loan No. 3013770353 Title Order No. 602130605 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06-13-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05-27- 2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06-19-2007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007-0176827- 00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: MONTE J SLAVENS, A MARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Leticia Garrett 2709 Violet Court, Antioch, CA, 94531 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Leticia Garrett FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0554 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Leticia Garrett filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Quentin Price Dailey to Proposed Name: Christian Louis Richard Garrett 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 06/20/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Notice to father named on birth certificate is waived because there has been judicial determination that he is not the biological father Date: 4/- 19/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002674- 00 The name of the business (es): Diamond Toto Located at: 1720 Peachwillow In: Pittsburg, Ca, 94565, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mildred Chepkemoi Moss 1720 Peachwillow, Pittsburg, CA, 94565. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/13/11. Signature of registrant: Mildred Chepkemoi Moss This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/13/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 04/13/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-422473-AB Order #: 5061248 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/15/2006. 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): DONALD SHEWMAKER A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY. Recorded: 12/26/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0410382-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/- 10/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $427,677.82 The purported property address is: 5236 SANDMOUND BLVD OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 032-191-010-1 032-191- 010 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Nationstar Mortgage LLC 350 Highland Drive Lewisville TX 75067 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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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: 5210 DAFFODIL DR, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 034-510-0812 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 $96,266.00. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 04/26/- 2011 ASAP# 3971363 05/06/- 2011, 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015000753 Title Order No.: 110060001 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/13/- 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/24/- 2007 as Instrument No. 20070212216-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MICHAEL J. WEBER, TRUSTEE OF THE MICHAEL J WEBER LIVING TRUST, DATED AUGUST 17, 2006, 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: 05/26/- 2011 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 50 FREEMARK CT, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 037-321-001-2 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 $233,673.84. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap. comNDEx 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: 04/29/- 2011NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3973871 05/06/2011, 05/- 13/2011, 05/20/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015000806 Title Order No.: 110063342 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/12/- 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/24/- 2007 as Instrument No. 20070212222-00 of official records in the of-

fice of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: THE MICHAEL J WEBER LIVING TRUST, DATED AUGUST 17, 2006, 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: 05/26/- 2011 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5054 MIGUEL DR, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 037-440-006-7 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 $233,937.52. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap. com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 04/29/- 2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3973909 05/06/2011, 05/- 13/2011, 05/20/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011

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’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the purchaser shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 5/4/2011 Housekey Financial Corporation P.O. Box 60145 City of Industry, CA 91716 For Sale Information: 714-730- 2727, www. lpsasap.com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 Betty Schwab, Trustee Sales Officer THIS OFFICE MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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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): LAURA R. UTLEY , A SINGLE WOMAN AND DERRICK S. HODGES , A SINGLE MAN, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 3/28/- 2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0090489-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/- 6/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $432,757.05 The purported property address is: 1266 FETZER LN OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 037- 420-016-0 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: -- Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3972730 05/- 13/2011, 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011

94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $542,497.36 The purported property address is: 40 MERCEDES LN OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 034- 080-031-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3972797 05/- 13/2011, 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011

a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 .

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 5/19/2011 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3977052 05/- 20/2011, 05/27/2011, 06/03/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015000708 Title Order No.: 110055601 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/20/- 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/27/- 2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0323056-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: NASEEM ISRAR AND HUSSAIN ISRAR, 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: 05/26/2011 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. CA-10-2748- BS Title Order No. 100583724- CA-LMI APN 035740-025-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/23/- 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 6/2/2011 at 10:00 AM, Housekey Financial Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/30/2003, as Instrument No. 2003-0488234- 00, in Book xxx, Page xxx of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: ALEJANDRO RIOS AND MARIA GUADALUPE RIOS , HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MILA, INC., D/B/A MORTGAGE INVESTMENT LENDING ASSOCIATES, INC., A CORPORATION (Original Lender) and HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA, as current Servicer/Lender, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: “AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST” The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4717 BAYSIDE WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $203,104.84 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. CONDITION OF SALE: The successful bidder will be required to pay county documentary transfer tax, any city tax, and any other applicable taxes or fees (including, but not limited to, the fee for recording Preliminary Change of Ownership report) to the auctioneer at the time of sale. If

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FWA- 93172 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/19/2006. 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 June 3, 2011, at 10:00 AM, AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREET, in the City of MARTINEZ, County of CONTRA COSTA, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by ROGER GONZALES, A MARRIED MAN, as Trustors, recorded on 9/26/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0303614-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, ail right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 034-300-077 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 35 THYME COURT , OAKLEY, CA 94561. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale.

The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $407,570.50. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. Dated: 5/4/2011 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By MARILEE HAKKINEN, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 542-2550 Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http://- www.rtrustee.com ASAP# 3988958 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-408334-CL Order #: 100734914-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/19/2007. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-413642-CL Order #: 100783881-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/17/2004. 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): MICHAEL M. RASOOLY AND ZIBA RASOOLY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY Recorded: 6/30/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0251746- 00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/- 6/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-418182-CL Order #: 110019454-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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): WILLIAM J. ARDENT AND CAROL A. ARDENT , HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 3/26/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0086299- 00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/- 13/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $433,296.10 The purported property address is: 834 CHIANTI WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 035- 472-010-4 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1316621-02 APN: 068- 491-0045 TRA: 01-135 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx9834 REF: Michael J Weber Livi IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 13, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 26, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded July 24, 2007, as Inst. No. 20070212214-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by The Michael J Weber Living Trust, Dated August 17, 2006, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 113 Daphne Ct Antioch CA 945095613 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: $232,018.95. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 02, 2011.

R-377456 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish dates: 05/06/11, 05/13/11, 05/20/11 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003099- 00 The name of the business (es): Blue Collar University Located at: 5145 Roundup Way In: Antioch, CA, 94531, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Maverick Business Advisors, Inc., 5145 Roundup Way, Antioch, CA, 94531, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/29/11. Signature of registrant: Bartholomew R. Gragg - President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/29/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 04/29/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 07-0056568 Title Order No. 07-8259608 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 034-380-013-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/25/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by GENARO LOERA JR, AND VALERIE A LOERA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/- 25/2006 and recorded 05/03/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0139856- 00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/- 10/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1318 PORTSMOUTH ST, OAKLEY, CA, 945616362. 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 $613,660.93. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/- 27/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3994624 05/20/2011, 05/- 27/2011, 06/03/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 2011

days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Nationstar Mortgage LLC 350 Highland Drive Lewisville TX 75067. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded to exercise the note holders rights ‘ against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

IDSPub #0002505 5/6/2011 5/13/2011 5/20/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ryan Brandon Barrett Jacques SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ryan Brandon Barrett Jacques FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0603 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Ryan Brandon Barrett Jacques filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ryan Brandon Barrett Jacques to Proposed Name: Ryan Brandon Barrett 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 06/21/- 11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 04/25/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0133588 Title Order No. 09-8396847 Investor/Insurer No. 108972349 APN No. 035-740- 112-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by GUADALUPE SEGURA JR, AND MARIA E SEGURA, dated 07/14/2005 and recorded 07/26/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0274771-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/27/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4572 WATERFORD WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $505,766.39. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and

loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/- 10/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3982025 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011

designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1165 QUAIL VALLEY RUN, 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 $494,354.18. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

DATED: 01/- 24/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3989248 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011

the Deed of Trust executed by JOHN PANIS, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 04/15/2005 and recorded 04/25/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0143743-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/03/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 66 MERLOT COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 94561.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $501,174.68. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/- 13/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3989879 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011

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 $1,087,071.36. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/- 03/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3989446 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011

fice of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/03/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4600 DUARTE AVENUE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $506,138.17. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 01/- 30/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3985669 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-418773-AB Order #: 4998628 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/18/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): LEODEGARIO C FLORES JR, AND SALVACION J FLORES, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 12/30/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0277553 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/27/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $398,022.95 The purported property address is: 406 SILVERSPUR LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 034-160-060-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0142837 Title Order No. 09-8430457 Investor/Insurer No. 147760939 APN No. 035-365- 003-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/15/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by CATALINA WALKER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 12/15/2006 and recorded 12/20/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0404634-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/27/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 450 ANVILWOOD 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 $446,185.21. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/- 29/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3977711 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0156526 Title Order No. 09-8475793 Investor/Insurer No. 1009140538 APN No. 033- 280-062-2 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by KENNETH M TROEN AND AMANDA TROEN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 07/- 22/2006 and recorded 07/31/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0240848- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/- 03/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0009647 Title Order No. 110006103 Investor/Insurer No. 131814722 APN No. 037-510- 057-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/18/2006. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JESUS MANUEL PARTIDA AND ELIZABETH CARRENO PARTIDA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 09/- 18/2006 and recorded 09/22/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0300926- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/- 03/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 19 DA VINCI COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 94561.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $502,071.81. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 05/- 09/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3983954 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: May 13, 20, 27, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0164572 Title Order No. 09-8508505 Investor/Insurer No. 0011196687 APN No. 037-342- 015-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/15/2005. 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: LaSonya Chatman SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: LaSonya Chatman FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0664 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: LaSonya Chatman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. LaSonya Chatman to Proposed Name: LaSonya Andrews 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/24/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 04/26/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 13, 20, 27, June 3 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0162165 Title Order No. 09-8499327 Investor/Insurer No. 116908662 APN No. 041-310- 042-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/31/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DAVID T. MANAOAT AND LEAH T. MANAOAT, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 01/31/2006 and recorded 03/01/- 06, as Instrument No. 20060064425-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/03/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 102 SONORA COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0104789 Title Order No. 10-8402039 Investor/Insurer No. 156306597 APN No. 035-401- 010-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/10/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by WILLIAM O THACH, AND KELLY THACH, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 01/10/2007 and recorded 01/29/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0026737-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/27/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 720 WALNUT DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 945612130. 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 $493,851.93. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

DATED: 12/- 01/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3983387 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0160109 Title Order No. 09-8493409 Investor/Insurer No. 130810685 APN No. 035-672- 013-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/05/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by RAYMOND CHASE, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 09/05/2006 and recorded 09/19/06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0296643-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the of-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0062547 Title Order No. 09-8184485 Investor/Insurer No. 72838365 APN No. 033-290- 019-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/09/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by WESSIE PAGE, LURLEE PAGE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 05/09/2006 and recorded 05/15/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0151899-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/10/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 390 ROBINWOOD AVENUE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $420,282.39. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

DATED: 08/- 15/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3994006 05/20/2011, 05/27/2011, 06/03/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: May 20, 27, June 3, 2011

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CALENDAR LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

Events Friday, May 20 Open Studio Tour Works by 42 local artists at 26 locations can be viewed during the East Contra Costa County Artists’ Open Studio Tour, which runs Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Full-color tour guide maps are available at www.artistsopenstudiotour.com. For more information, call 925-513-3863.

Citizen of the Year Banquet The Oakley community salutes the city’s finest from 6-11 p.m. at Brownstone Gardens, 91 Brownstone Road. The $40 admission includes dinner, dancing, live entertainment and a 50/50 raffle. For tickets, call 925-625-1035.

Kidz Blitz Live Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane in Brentwood, hosts Kids Blitz Live from 7-9 p.m. Kidz Blitz is a fast-paced, highenergy event for all to enjoy. Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the door. For more information, call 925-516-0653, ext. 140 or e-mail julieandreggen@goldenhills.org.

Saturday, May 21 Barn Boutique Mariner’s Church, 1619 Bixler Road in Brentwood, hosts a barn boutique and flea market from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free.

The boutique features jewelry, purses, leather goods, books, art and clothing. For more information, visit www.marinerschurchdb.com.

Fish Count Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed investigate the variety of fish life in Marsh Creek from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Meet at the Marsh Creek Bridge on Delta Road. RSVP in advance to volunteer@ fomcw.org or call 925-325-2908. A waiver will be e-mailed to you that you must sign and bring with you to the event.

Wildflower Hike Fundraiser Black Diamond Mines in Antioch is the venue for a hike benefiting the American Cancer Society. Meet at the park’s Somersville Road entrance at 9 a.m. Parking is $5, and hikers are encouraged to make a donation of $5 to the Brentwood Relay For Life. Bring light snacks and water. For more information or to RSVP, call 925-240-2990.

Car Wash The Liberty High School Key Club holds a car wash fundraiser from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sunset Plaza on Brentwood Boulevard, across from Hampton Inn.

Poker Run The Cards For A Cause Poker Run kicks off at 10 a.m. at the Red Caboose, 210 Fulton Shipyard Road in Antioch, and wraps up at Bon Gusto’s in Byron at noon. A barbecue and concert will follow the ride. For more information, call 925-513-0511 or e-mail don@cardsforacause-events.org.

Boswick’s Reading Circus The Reading Circus at the Oakley Library, 1050 Neroly Road, teaches the basics of clowning – juggling, magic, acrobatics – from a former Ringling Brothers performer. The circus gets underway at 2 p.m. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

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

information, call 925-757-9224.

Delta Informal Gardeners

Golf Tournament

Guest Nancy Schramm discusses rock gardens and English trough gardens at 7:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Methodist Church, 809 Second St. in Brentwood. Schramm has been instrumental in organizing the Hot Plant Picks exhibit at the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show. For more information, call 925634-4088.

The San Joaquin Yacht Club and the Bethel Island Chamber of Commerce host a Meals on Wheels golf tournament benefit at the Bethel Island Golf Course, 3303 Gateway Road. The $100 entry fee includes 18 holes, cart, balls, lunch, dinner and prizes. For more information, call 925-684-9837.

Monte Carlo Night A night of cocktails, dinner and casino-style gaming awaits at Monte Carlo Night from 510:30 p.m. at St. Anne Church, 2800 Camino Diablo Road in Byron. The $35 admission includes dinner and $50 worth of gaming chips. For more information, call 408-828-9511 or 925-698-1590.

Car Show Members of the Discovery Bay Corvette Club showcase their cars at the GM Car Show at Abel Chevrolet, 280 North Front St. in Rio Vista from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Car lovers will display their old cars, classic cars, pick-up trucks, Camaros and Corvettes. For more information, call 925634-0503.

Wine and Chocolate Festival Special Kids Foundation hosts a Wine and Chocolate Festival at the Hannah Nicole Vineyards Tasting Room from 5-9 p.m. The $50 admission includes a souvenir wine glass. For more information, call 925-360-4672 or cicim@ spkids.org

Monte Carlo Night The Emmaus Ministry of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church hosts a Monte Carlo Night at Club Los Meganos in Brentwood from 6-11 p.m. The $60 admission includes $100 in gaming chips, a buffet dinner from Abby’s Culinary Studio and glass of wine from Hannah Nicole Vineyards. For more information, call 925-6340549.

Bowling Tournament Brentwood Harvest Park Bowl hosts a Meal on Wheels bowling tournament benefit at 11 a.m.

The $45 entry fee includes shoes, ball, bowling and dinner. For more information, call 925-6849425 or e-mail kh6ow@sbcglobal.net.

Father Daughter Ball Deer Valley Youth Football Association hosts an enchanting evening of dinner, dancing and games for fathers and daughters from 6-10:30 p.m. at Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Drive in Antioch. Admission is $40 for a father and daughter ($15 for each additional daughter). For more information, call 925-473-5215 or e-mail president@dvyf.org.

Sunday, May 22 LifeStyle Run/Walk Oakley’s inaugural LifeStyle 5K Fun Run and Walk begins at 10 a.m. at the LifeStyle Health and Fitness Center, 5351 Neroly Road, Suite B. For more information or to sign up, call 925978-2225 or visit www.lifestylefitcenter.com.

Open House Shepherd’s Gate, a shelter for women and children, hosts an open house from 1-3 p.m. at 605 Sycamore Ave. in Brentwood. Festivities include a tour of the facility, raffle, activities for children and a barbecue. For more information, call 925-308-7507.

Novel Knitters & Crochet with Chris

Monday, May 23 Blood Drive

Two talented and creative volunteers teach crochet from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St. Work on the project with the group or bring along a project already in progress. For more

The American Red Cross hosts a blood drive from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at John Muir Health, 2400 Balfour Road in Brentwood. Call 800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: JMBrentwood) to schedule an appointment.

Tuesday, May 24 Finance Seminar The free Raising Financially Responsible Children Seminar is held at 6:30 p.m. at Krey Elementary School, 190 Crawford Drive in Brentwood. Seating is limited. To reserve seats, call 925-809-7060 or e-mail kscott@ ft.newyorklife.com.

Wednesday, May 25 Zombie Survival Seminar To prepare Brentwood for National Zombie Awareness Month and educate humans about the threat of an undead uprising, the Brentwood Library hosts a free, two-hour Zombie Survival Seminar for teens at 4 p.m. in the Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane.

Space is limited. To register, call 925-516-5290.

Sign-ups Summer Tennis Camp Freedom High School offers tennis camps June 7-9, 13-16, 20-23 and 27-30. Session I (for grades 1- 8) runs from 8:30-10:30 a.m.; Session II (grades 9- 12) from 10:15-11:45 a.m.; and open court from noon to 1 p.m. The fee is $40 per week. For more information, call 925-6255900, ext. 3044.

Vacation Bible Study Harvest Time Assembly of God Church hosts Beach Blast Vacation Bible School from June 20-24 from 9:15-11:30 a.m. The fee is $20; registration deadline is May 22. For more information, e-mail info@harvesttimeassembly.org.

Wolverines Basketball Camp Wolverine Basketball Camp, teaching basketball basics to players in grades 5-12, is held Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Deer Valley High School. The $75 fee includes a camp T-shirt. Space is limited. For more information, call 925-759-4947.

SeaWolves Swimming & Water Polo Registration for the SeaWolves summer water polo and swim teams is now open. Summer water polo begins May 23 and swim is ongoing. For more information, visit www.brentwoodseawolves.com or e-mail info@brentwoodseawolves.com.

Boys Basketball Camp The Heritage High boys basketball program hosts a basketball camp for players in grades 3-8 from June 6-10 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Heritage High School. For more information, call 925-634-0037, ext. 6090 or e-mail @ cruicksh@luhsd.net.

Deer Valley Youth Football Deer Valley Youth Football Association is accepting applications for the 2011 season for football (ages 7-14). The fee is $50. Sign-ups are held May 24 at Round Table Pizza, 4500 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, call 925-473-5215 or visit www.dvyf.org.

Antioch Youth Football and Cheer Players 5-14 can register for the 2011 Football and Cheer Season at Straw Hat Pizza, 3001 Delta Fair Blvd. in Antioch, on Wednesday, May 25 from 7-9 p.m. The fee is $45. There are no cheer tryouts.

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