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Cops investigate Queen and King three suspiciousman incidents

by Rick Lemyre Staff Writer Police on Wednesday were investigating the third recent incident of a suspicious man lurking in the vicinity of children in Brentwood.

According to a press release issued by the Brentwood Police Department on Wednesday, a parent notified a school district employee around 7:45 a.m. that a man similar to the description in two earlier incidents was standing near the bike rack on the east side of the Marsh Creek Elementary School campus, located on Grant Street.

The man was described as an adult male between the ages of 50 and 55, 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a thin build and black mustache (thin and cleanly

groomed), wearing sunglasses, a tan-colored cowboy hat and a black puffy jacket. The description is similar to previous incidents occurring over the last two weekends at the Sunset Athletic Complex.

On Tuesday, when the employee made eye contact with the subject, he walked over to a vehicle, described as a 1980smodel single cab Toyota pickup truck with a white camper shell and an American flag sticker on the left side of the rear window.

The subject sat there for 30 minutes, at which time the employee walked toward the truck to ask if the man needed assistance. As the employee approached, the man drove away heading north on Adams Lane. The subject see Incidents page 26A

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September 24, 2010

This Week Scampering for schools

The community laced ‘em up in the Run For Fun’ds event and raised more than $19,000 for local schools. Page 9A

Peace promoted A wide array of religious and cultural traditions intertwined at the Day of Peace. Page 22A Photo by Samie Hartley

omecoming King Tony Webb and Queen Brooke Edwards flash star-worthy smiles at Liberty’s Homecoming Rally. Webb helped the Lions take down the American High School Eagles 22-16 at the big game. For more coverage of the festivities, see page 12A.

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No raining on Lions’ parade

Community deals with weak CornFest

by Rick Lemyre Staff Writer

Photo by Richard Wisdom

Although the crowds were big at times, this year’s CornFest revenue was off sharply, leaving no money for the non-profits that helped put it on.

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Brentwood Chamber of Commerce CEO Harry York had bad news for the nonprofit organizations that helped put on the city’s biggest annual party this year.

“There is nothing to share with our partners,” York said in a meeting held in the Chamber offices on Tuesday. “I’ve been sick about this since the CornFest ended.”

But the assembled volunteers, after digesting the fact that the usual bounty of charitable donations generated by the event would not be forthcoming this year quickly rebounded and be-

gan thinking of ways to help those impacted the most.

York began the meeting going over the financial facts of the matter listed on the whiteboard behind him. The numbers showed that while expenses remained nearly the same as last year – about $400,000 – income had fallen almost $130,000. There was enough to pay the event’s bills, but nothing more.

“I don’t think any of us saw this coming,” York told the representatives of some of the 31 nonprofits that worked the event. The festival last year contributed more than $65,000 to the local charities, which provide most of the mansee CornFest page 26A

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Community chaplains take the work of the church beyond the sanctuary.

The Byron Delta Lions will bring Bavaria to East County in a seasonal bash.

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A down-to-the wire homecoming victory jumpstarted Liberty’s weekend of celebration. Page 1B

Plus: Business .............................25A Calendar ............................ 23B Classifieds ......................... 16B Cop Logs ............................19A Entertainment ................. 11B Health & Beauty ................ 8B Milestones ........................ 14B Opinion ..............................18A Sports ................................... 1B

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Ally undergoes second double transplant Ally has continued to be supported by her friends, family and a community that has not forgotten. “The community, everyone, has really rallied around Ally, and it’s something that has never stopped,” said Vickee. “We are so grateful for the support. It’s really kept us going.”

And now that she’s home, Ally intends to get herself going as soon as possible. And the first order of business?

“My boyfriend and I are going to go for a drive,” said Ally. “We’ve talked about it for months and because I’ve been hooked up to an oxygen tank since April, I couldn’t really go anywhere. Every time I would talk to him and say ‘get me out of here,’ he would remind me to stay strong and think of the drive we’re going to take when I’m without the oxygen and have no worries. That day is finally here.”

As for the days to follow, the Jenkins family is taking a one-step-at-a-time approach to Ally’s recovery. And yet the difference in Ally is remarkable. “We’re amazed at her strength and the progress she’s made,” said Vickee. “I’m at peace with it all; it’s such a different mind set from last time.

We’ve met a lot of people who’ve had to be re-transplanted who are now swimming with the dolphins and running marathons. It just goes to show you that this is reality; not just wishful thinking.”

Ally plans to go back to school in January, and hopes to attend homecoming at Freedom High in October. And despite her understandable focus on fun, the grateful teen knows her shot at a second chance has changed her forever.

“My faith has grown stronger than ever and I know that I’m meant to do something special with my life, I just don’t know what it is yet,” said Ally. “But I’ve learned a lot. I’ve definitely learned not to sweat the small stuff and I’ve realized how important it is to surround yourself with positive people and let the negative ones go, be thankful for every breath and always tell the people in your life how much you love them.”

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by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

To describe the last 12 months of Ally Jenkins’ life as a Year of Miracles might seem an overstatement. But for the Oakley 15-year-old who has undergone not one but two double lung transplants since October of 2009, there’s no other way to describe it.

“I realize how lucky I am, knowing that my life has been saved twice,” said Ally. “I’m feeling great and I can breathe better than I ever have. I’m really excited to have my life back.”

Ally returned to her Oakley home from UCSF Medical Center this week, just eight days after undergoing her second double lung transplant. According to her mother, Vickee, the difference in Ally’s recovery from the first transplant to the second is like night and day.

“We’re just amazed at how different this (transplant) was from last time,” said Vickee. “Last year when she woke up from her transplant, she could walk maybe six steps with a nurse on each side holding her up. But this time she pushed herself off the bed with no one helping her and did four laps around the (hospital) floor. She’s doing really great.”

Ally’s journey began in July of 2009, when the Freedom High School freshman was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, an incurable disease that hinders the flow of blood from the heart to the lungs. A double lung transplant was the only remedy.

In August of that year, a donor was found and Ally received her transplant, but it was rough going from the start.

“When she came home in November it was just one thing after another,” said Vickee. “She had pneumonia four times and developed a rare bacteria in her lungs that took nearly a year to treat, and she had lots of aspiration (breathing) issues.

All the promises of going back to a normal life just never happened.”

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Oakley’s Ally Jenkins came home this week after her second double lung transplant.

In April, Ally went into chronic rejection and was immediately placed on 24-hour oxygen. When she was finally admitted to the hospital in July she was told she would remain there until a donor was found.

Throughout her months of waiting for a second donor,

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Extremely impressive he Portland Waterski Spectacular Show Ski Team wowed fans last weekend during the Extreme Water and Air Show at the Orwood Resort in Brentwood. The annual event, which this year featured world-class waterskiers, drag boat performances and an exhibition by the Patriot Jet Team, raised funds for the Royal Family Kids’ Camps. The nonprofit organization sponsors summer camps for abused and neglected children. To see a complete slideshow and video of the water and air show, visit www.thepress.net.

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The 2010 Brentwood Library CityRead program is underway, and will run through Oct. 30. Residents can participate in the free citywide effort to promote literacy by borrowing a copy of Michelle Richmond’s “The Year of Fog” at one of these locations: • Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St. • Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, 8440 Brentwood Blvd., Suite C • Brentwood Press, 248 Oak St. • Los Medanos College Brentwood Center, 101A Sand Creek Road • Peet’s Coffee and Tea, 5411 Lone Tree Way • Starbucks, 2540 Sand Creek Road, 8610 Brentwood Blvd., 3150 Balfour Road and 14804 Highway 4 (Discovery Bay) • Summerset 1 Library, 1675 Crispin Drive • Willy’s Bagels & Blends, 1155 Second St. and 390 West Country Club Drive

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Supervisors delay cemetery district appointment The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has delayed filling a vacant seat on the Byron-Brentwood-Knightsen Union Cemetery District Board amid public complaints and charges of nepotism.

Discovery Bay resident David Piepho, one of the two candidates who applied for the special-district seat, is married to Supervisor Mary Piepho, who oversees the cemetery district board. The supervisor recused herself from the selec-

tion process and Board of Supervisors Chairman John Gioia took over the review of applications. Gioia’s subsequent recommendation of David Piepho for the cemetery board seat was set as a consent calendar item for the supervisors’ Sept.

14 meeting.

But following a letter of complaint from a local resident and a blistering editorial in the Contra Costa Times charging nepotism, Gioia pulled the recommendation and referred it to the Public

Protection subcommittee for review at its meeting of Oct. 18. The subcommittee consists of Gioia and District V Supervisor Federal Glover.

The other candidate for the cemetery seat was Brentwood resident John Quinn. At least two other residents, former Knightsen School District Superintendent Vickey Rinehart and Clint Love, owner of Bay Area Cremation and Funeral Services, expressed interest in the seat but missed the 10-day filing period

set by Supervisor Piepho.

David Piepho is also a director on the Discovery Bay Community Services District board, and serves on the county’s Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), which oversees land boundaries and annexation issues. Piepho’s term on the CSD board is expiring this year, and he is not seeking re-election.

Appointment to another special district board such as the cemetery district would enable him to retain his LAFCO seat.

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rad Mustoe, left, winner of the 13-to-14-year-old division, and Ryder Starick, the 9-to-10 year-old winner, grab some air during the fifth annual Brentwood PAL SK8Wars last weekend. The event attracted more than 40 skaters and earned the Police Activities League more than $3,500 for its youth programs. The top finishers (listed from first to third place) were: Division A (ages 6-8) – Eric Johnson, Ian Davis and Joe Coe; Division B (9-10) – Ryder Starick, Ricardo Chavez and Donaciano Garcia de Leon; Division C (11-12) – Niko Corsello, Paul Coleridge and Justin Johnson; Division D (13-14) – Brad Mustoe, Dylan Jones and Damon Croyle; and Division E (15-18) – Robbie Henderson, Chris Dailey and Jason Semmel. Brentwood PAL SK8Wars was sponsored by the City of Brentwood, Boards and More, Custom One-offs, Harvest Park Bowl, Brentwood Press and Wayne E. Swisher Cement.

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Readers solve O’Hara House mystery

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The O’Hara House, left, as it stands today in Oakley. The home’s owner is this month’s history mystery winner.

Below left, the photo on the front of Annie O’Hara’s postcard, sent in 1911, is of her family home, known then as the O’Hara House. Her father, James O’Hara, is recognized as one of the founders of Oakley. Below right, the current O’Hara House has a much different look than the original, built in 1887.

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ou’ve done it again, Press readers.

The second history mystery has been solved.

In the Sept. 10 issue, we ran the second installment of our historical postcard series and asked you to identify the house in the photo or name the writer “A. O’H.” This month’s prize, a yearlong membership in the Contra Costa County Historical Society, goes to Lola Lucchesi of Oakley, who had little trouble identifying the house – since it’s been hers for 65 years.

“It’s not much of a mystery to me,” said Lucchesi, 86. “I’ve lived here for years. I’ve been here longer than the O’Haras.”

James O’Hara, the man affectionately remembered as the father of Oakley, grew up in Maine and moved to California when he was 20. In 1887 for a mere $5 per acre, O’Hara bought 800 acres of land east of Antioch. O’Hara divided the land into 130 parcels – the foundation of the town that would become Oakley.

The house pictured in the postcard was known to locals as the O’Hara House. O’Hara planted Oakley’s first almond orchard in the 1890s next to his home, and workers resided in nearby cabins. O’Hara and his wife Mary raised four children in that house, including their only daughter, Catherine Anne “Annie” O’Hara, who Lucchesi and historian Carol Jensen speculate is the author of the postcard.

Annie O’Hara, born in 1887, was one of Liberty High School’s first graduates. She received her teaching credentials from Stockton Normal School

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Annie O’Hara, third from left, sent her postcard to Carrie Powell, fourth from left. The two were good friends and taught classes at Pittsburg Grammar School in the 1910s.

and went on to teach at Oakley’s Iron House School in 1908 at the age of 21.

According to Press reader Velma Gonzalez, Annie went on to teach in the Black Diamond Hills area in 1910, working with Lois Kirkwood.

In the postcard message, sent in 1911, Annie said she and Lois would be traveling to Tahoe for 10 days. The message was sent to Carrie Powell of Oakland, whom Press reader Aaron Carpoff identified as his grandmother, a teacher at Pittsburg Grammar School. Carpoff said Annie, Carrie and Lois worked together at the school, so he suggested that “Mattie,” who is also referenced in the message, was also a teacher.

According to Julie Lucchesi, Lola’s daughter-in-law, the Lucchesi family purchased the O’Hara House, located in southern Oakley, in 1938. Dionisio and Maria Lucchesi, who came to California from Italy, lived in the house and raised their children there. They added a few rooms and installed a fireplace, but didn’t change the house much. Their son Guido and his bride, Lola, made the O’Hara House their home in 1945. Lola, who was

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only 21 at the time, has gone on to make a lifetime of memories at the O’Hara House.

It was there that she and her late husband raised four children and welcomed many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Julie said Annie’s younger brother, Elwin “Leo” O’Hara, visited the house over the years to check in on his childhood home. Leo died in 1990. Annie preceded him in death in 1982 at the age of 94.

The O’Hara family left a few paintings behind when they moved, and Lola keeps them on display throughout her home. Aside from a fresh coat of paint, a renovated porch and expanded landscaping, Lola said the house is pretty the same as when she first moved in.

Although developers have shown interest in the 18-acre property, Julie and Lola aren’t interested in selling. “This house is a piece of Oakley’s history,” Julie said. “But more importantly, this is Lola’s home, and it’s going to stay that way.”

Those with additional information about Annie O’Hara or any of the people she mentions in her postcard message, email historian Carol Jensen at historian@ byronhotsprings.com.

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Supervisor to host Lions helping Lions water weed meeting County District III Supervisor Mary Piepho is hosting a meeting next week with the California Department of Boating and Waterways and has invited representatives from the office of Congressman Jerry McNerney, Congressman John Garamendi, Sen. Mark DeSaulnier, Sen. Lois Wolk and Assemblymember Joan Buchanan. The meeting will also include representatives of the California Department of Food and Agriculture/Invasive Species, Department of Water Resources, Reclamation District 800, Discovery Bay CSD, the Contra Costa County Agricultural Commissioner and the Delta community to address egeria densa, a local invasive weed, in all areas of the Delta.

The invasive water weed is clogging channels and making a damaging impact on Delta waterways, including the south Delta export pumps operated by the Department of Water Resources.

“Although this waterway is under the control of the state, it is with collaboration from federal, state and local representatives that I believe this issue can best be resolved,” said Piepho. “We need to work together and come up with solutions to serve our constituents. The water weed is not a new issue but it is creating significant havoc for boaters, fishermen and others whose livelihood and recreation are built around the Delta. Government at all levels needs to go into action and work to fix this problem.”

Novelist to sign books Author Sarah Sundin will be at Barnes & Noble, 5709 Lone Tree Way in Antioch, on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. to sign copies of “A Memory Between Us” and “A Distant Melody.” The event is free and open to the public.

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he Liberty High School Band recently received a $500 donation from the Discovery Bay Lions so they can keep on marching. The check was presented to Band Council President Matt Medel by Lions President Wes Olson. The band’s field show schedule this year includes four home football games, CAL Band Day at UC Berkley on Oct. 23 and the Veterans Day Parade in Antioch. The Lions also head to Main Street USA in Disneyland in April.

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Big Run For Fun’ds turnout

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer It took months of planning, but organizers of the inaugural Brentwood Run For Fun’ds event have proudly deemed the fundraiser a triumph, raising more than $19,000 for local schools.

“The event was an amazing success,” said LeAnn Weibert, Run For Fun’ds committee co-chair. “It was overwhelming to see how much support we received from our Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) families and our community members. Everyone had fun, and we had participants running until the event was over.”

Held on Sept. 11, the fundraiser was organized by parents’ club members from all 10 BUSD schools. Responding to the extensive budget cuts imposed on the 201011 school year, Weibert and her fellow parents decided to take matters into their own hands and host a walk-a-thon. The result was more than 800 parents, students, teachers, administrators and community members walking together on the shared field between Edna Hill Middle School and Garin Elementary in a united effort to raise money to keep programs such as art and music alive in the classroom. While money is still trickling in, Weibert said each school will receive more than $1,000 and Garin Elementary will receive a $500 bonus for registering the most participants.

The event doubled as a fundraiser and a promotion of healthy living. Kids took breaks from the walking course to play games, jump in the bounce house and take part in fun activities such as face painting and hair blinging. Members of the Brentwood Police Department and the East Contra Costa Fire District were also in attendance to show participants cool gadgets and chat with community members while the Brentwood Rotary Club served up hundreds of pancakes to fuel the runners and walkers.

BUSD Superintendent Merrill Grant, along with principals from each school, took a seat at the dunk tank to raise additional funds during the event. Grant said the turnout was phenomenal. He was impressed with parents’ clubs’ effort to put together a quality event that supported the schools and encouraged healthy living.

Based on the community support, Weibert said the committee of parents would like to host the event again next year. “We have had very positive feedback, and people are already looking to next year. We are grateful for all our sponsors, volunteers, teachers, families and community members who took the time to come out and support our schools and ultimately our children.”

Austin Cook contributed to this story.

For video highlights of the event, visit www. thepress.net/pages/main_videos. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Brentwood Union School District students challenge each other to a race during the inaugural Brentwood Run For Fun’ds fundraiser.

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Great grads LUHSD Assistant Superintendent Gene Clare inspires the crowd with his megaphone at National Run@ Work Day.

Photo courtesy of Sarah Singrin

TUPE hits the ground running Liberty Union High School District kicked off its Tobacco Use Prevention and Education (TUPE) Program by celebrating the National Run@Work Day on Thursday, Sept. 16. Over 40 administrators, faculty, staff and family members walked or ran a one-to-3-mile course to promote healthy lifestyles and set a good example for students in the district.

The event was co-sponsored by LUHSD’s Health and Safety Committee, which supported the effort by providing

food and refreshments at The Game on Oak Street. According to Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Gene Clare, “We achieved our goal to raise awareness about the importance of daily physical exercise. As educators, this was an opportunity to lead and set a positive example for our students.”

The next TUPE activity is open to the community and is scheduled in conjunction with the Bell Game between Freedom and Liberty high schools on Saturday, Nov. 6. Participants will begin

a four-mile walk-run around the track at Freedom High and continue up O’Hara Avenue, Second Street and Oak Street to finish circling the track at Liberty High.

The $20 registration fee includes a T-shirt and post-race refreshments, and proceeds will benefit the Freedom and Liberty High School Cross-Country and Track and Field programs. For more information, call Jenny Wilson at 925-6255900, ext. 3810 or e-mail wilsonj@luhsd. net.

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Members of the Graduates of Distinction Board of Directors are currently seeking nominations to recognize and honor past graduates through the Liberty Union High School District Graduates of Distinction Program.

Nominees must have distinguished themselves through accomplishments and/or contributions to their profession or community and led lives true to the core values taught at the LUHSD. The board invites the community’s assistance to help identify and honor these graduates. Ceremonies will be held in the spring of 2011.

A committee will select a maximum of three honorees, who must: • have graduated from the district a minimum of 10 years and spent a majority of those years in the district; • demonstrate personal integrity and be worthy of emulation; • be a role model for current students; • excel in areas such as science, community service, public affairs, government, entertainment, education, fine arts, business and labor.

Next April, the honorees will tour campuses and participate in assemblies at LUHSD schools. An award ceremony will be held in their honor.

Nomination forms are available on the LUHSD Web site, www.luhsd.net, or at the District Office, 20 Oak St. in Brentwood.

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he Rotary Club of Brentwood is at it again, doing good deeds in the community. In its annual dictionary drive, headed by Rotarian Vicki Sexton, the club purchases and distributes approximately 1,600 new dictionaries to all third-grade students enrolled in Brentwood, Oakley, Knightsen, Byron and Discovery Bay elementary schools. “The children have been delightful, enthusiastic and bright. This program continues to be my favorite,” said Sexton, seen here during a distribution.

Rotary is an all-volunteer, community-service organization. Funds are raised by three major events held throughout the year, then distributed back into the local community. If you’d like to learn more about Rotary, visit www.brentwoodcarotary.org.

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Lion pride propels Homecoming victory

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

Liberty High School’s Homecoming week generated so much school spirit that the Lions willed their varsity team to a victory against the American Eagles.

Spirit week helped generate the buzz for last Friday’s big game, but it’s always the rally and the parade before the game that gets the Lions ready to roar. The rally featured performances by the dance team and the cheer squad plus the introduction of the Homecoming Court. The Court included Princes Paul Alarab, Edgar Barraza, Tyler Blank, Kirk Fisher, Will George, Isaiah Ichihara, Quinn Steely, Shawn Vasquez, Tony Webb and Kyle Zimmerman, and Princesses Emily Agudo, Geo Alexander, Jillian Butler, Niya Davis, Brooke Edwards, Zahira Estrada, Elly Green, Haley Hickman, Chantal Lasher and Sam Simpkins.

This year’s rally took a more formal and traditional tone, exuding sophistication rather than satire, eliminating the silly skits performed in the past. But despite the program change, Liberty Leadership advisor Summer Rodriguez felt the school spirit was just as charged as it is every year.

“This year we wanted to make sure that the focus of Homecoming was based on the spirit of what Homecoming truly is – alumni coming home and honoring Liberty and its traditions,” Rodriguez said. “Thus, we removed the skits, opting for an introduction of the court and what impact they had made on Liberty during their time here. Additionally, we decided to focus on the traditions of Liberty that current students may not be aware of. We did so via a (trivia) game.

We wanted the focus to be more on the school and the community and less on funny skits.”

Once all the members of the court were introduced, the princesses took on the princes in a Liberty trivia game that featured questions such as “What are the Liberty school colors?” (answer: cardinal and gold) and “Which teacher has been teaching at Liberty the longest?” (answer: Choir Director Sue Stuart). While the court royalty was given “lifelines” such as Phoning a Freshman and Suggestion From a Senior, the princes in their jeweled crowns and the princesses in their sparkling tiaras relied on their fellow royals for support. Ultimately, the princes were able to squeak past the ladies with a 8-7 victory.

Classes took turns demonstrating their school spirit during a chanting contest, but as always, the seniors blew the underclassman out of the water with their bellowing roar “2-01-1! Class of 1-1!” During the Homecoming parade through downtown Brentwood prior to the game, the community joined in the charge, projecting good vibes to the varsity Lions by cheering on the class floats and the student and community groups that strutted their school spirit for the crowd.

Again the Class of 2011 came out on top with a win for their Toast the Eagles float.

But the loudest cheers came during the rally when Webb and Edwards were crowned as Homecoming King and

Photo by Justin Lafferty

Clockwise from left, Liberty High School Hall of Fame members Chet Pehl, Jerry Miller and Joe Perez were among the honored alumni at last week’s Homecoming. Liberty juniors lead the crowd in a chant as they move down the parade route. The Class of 2011 Toast the Eagles float took top prize in the float-building contest. Seniors won the class spirit contest at the Liberty High rally last Friday.

Senior Brooke Edwards reacts to her selection as Homecoming Queen.

Queen. Despite the overwhelming love from the crowd, both were surprised by their wins.

“I didn’t expect this at all,” said Edwards, who serves as Associated Student Body president. “This is really nice. I’m grateful for all the people who voted for me. I’m really surprised.”

Webb, a varsity linebacker, was surprised too, assuming fellow football player and Homecoming Prince Shawn Vasquez would take the crown. But moments after taking over the role as king, Webb settled into his regal duties and offered a prediction about the evening’s big game. “Oh, we’re definitely going to win. I’d say it’ll be 100 to 0 easily.”

Webb’s prediction wasn’t entirely accurate, but with a final score of 22-16, the Lions did, in the end, toast the Eagles.

For coverage of the game, turn to page 1B. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Antioch Police Officer of the Year Jimmy Wisecarver Jr., left, stands with CHP Officer of the Year Alex Edmon and John Manzeck, who accepted the Firefighter of the Year award for his son, David Manzeck, who was unable to attend the event.

First-responders honored

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

Local public safety personnel were fêted on Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Awards Ceremony, including a second-generation Antioch police officer.

Antioch police detective Jimmy Wisecarver Jr. earned the city’s Police Officer of the Year award, Officer Alex Edmon was named California Highway Patrol Officer of the Year and Contra Costa

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Antioch Police Chief Jim Hyde said that Wisecarver is one of the department’s “quiet performers,” noting that he leads by example. Wisecarver, 39, was a reserve officer for five years before becoming a full-time officer, a title he has held for 13 years.

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Choose to Re-use in Antioch The City of Antioch is partnering with Allied Waste to encourage residents and businesses to Choose to Re-use in the month of October. Events planned throughout the month include a citywide yard sale for donations to local nonprofits, a Re-use Roundup, several re-use art activities, and a costume exchange.

According to Environmental Resource Coordinator Julie Haas-Wajdowicz, “Reusing goods or buying used items not only cuts down on the amount of material that is land-filled, but reduces greenhouse gas emissions and saves money.”

The citywide yard sale, scheduled for Oct. 9-10, is a good way to reduce, re-use and recycle materials while putting extra cash in your pocket. Antioch residents can register to participate by logging on to www.antiochyardsales.com. Those without Internet access can register by calling 925-671-5853. Treasure hunters can find out who’s holding a yard sale and map their course at www.antiochyardsales. com. Computers are available at the Antioch Public Library. You can also access the Internet and print a map for a small fee at T’s Internet Café, 1653 A St. The Re-use Roundup will be collecting gently used items on Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Somersville Town Centre (along Fairview Drive). Volunteers will unload your donations and direct them to the organization that needs them the most. Acceptable items include books, craft supplies, bedding, small household electronics, clothing and small furniture.

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Soroptimist of Antioch’s newly installed officers, from left, are Laura Dickerson, Stephanie Helberg, Judi ParentSmith, Gina Moore, Terrie Price, Jane Parsons, Teri Anello, Mary Ann Redden and Lori Anzini.

Soroptomist names new officers Soroptimist of Antioch Club recently installed its new officers, and among the club’s upcoming projects outlined by new President Gina Moore (co-owner of Delta Bay Waterproofing) are the club’s inaugural golf tournament, planned for next June. The club’s fundraising activities are designed to help uplift women by providing scholarships for high school graduates, women re-entering college, and women in the process of earning their doctoral degrees.

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The first 50 donors will receive a re-usable shopping tote bag filled with goodies.

Allied Waste will sponsor programs at the Antioch Public Library to encourage re-use and promote the Library’s new Green Zone. The Green Zone is a collection of books, magazines and audiovisual materials that explore a variety of environmental concepts and solutions. The

Antioch Library is located at 501 W. 18th St. On Oct. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m., the Plant It in a Wacky Container party will feature containers and plants donated by the Nifty As Is thrift store on the corner of Third and J streets in Antioch.

Tween Scene Trash Art, scheduled for Oct. 20 at 3 p.m., will invite tweens in third grade and up to play with trash

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East County API test scores soar

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer Despite ongoing budget cuts, the elimination of school programs and increased class sizes, California’s schools have managed to raise their Academic Performance Index (API) scores again for the eighth year in a row.

“It’s certainly good news all around,” said Donald Gill, superintendent of the Antioch Unified School District, which earned a 16 point API increase to 732.

“In our district we tripled the growth of the past five years. It puts things on a real positive note.”

API is the cornerstone of California’s Public Schools Accountability Act of 1991.

It measures the academic performance and growth of schools through a pointbased system determined primarily by the results of the California Standards Test, the California High School Exit Exam and graduation rates among students. An API score of 800 or better (out of 1,000) means that a school is meeting its academic requirements.

Forty-six percent of California’s schools hit the state target goal of 800 this year, reflecting an overall increase of 13 points to 767. The achievement gap among racial and ethnic groups was narrowed slightly. The average score for AfricanAmericans was 685, Latinos 715, Asians 889 and whites 838.

East County’s API scores rose with the rest of the state this year. Knightsen and Brentwood districts showed the highest gains at 19 and 31 points, respectively.

Merrill Grant, Brentwood Union School District superintendent, expressed pride in the strides his schools have made, but added that the district’s success is more than the sum of its parts. “We definitely feel like we are on a nice (academic) track, and I think our scores are great news,” said Grant. “But our test scores are just one indicator of how well a district is doing.

“It’s not just about testing. We’ve spent a lot of time on other things like music, working on the social skills of our children and making sure we’re not just about improving test scores, but working toward the overall rounding of the student.

And I think our teachers and our board have worked hard toward that goal.”

Positive growth continued in the Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD), where scores jumped 12 points this year to 747. But according to Mary Vinciguerra, LUHSD director of curriuculum and instruction, the district’s combined 57-point gain in the past four years is the real news.

“I believe that our combined point gain is the highest in the county,” said Vinciguerra. “So we’re doing OK; we’re extremely pleased. I think our success is a combination of things. Our intervention programs are kicking in for the kids that

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need that extra support; our district assessments have been implemented, and that is helpful; and just working to get the kids to take the tests seriously has made a big difference. Our teachers are doing a fantastic job, and we are very proud of them.”

Anne Allen, assistant superintendent of education services for the Oakley Union School District, is proud as well. This year, the Oakley district saw a seven-point gain in API scores, taking it to 779.

“Overall, we’re very pleased,” said Allen. “And the best part of what we’re seeing is that we are focusing on some of

the sub-groups that have been struggling, and we’re seeing a difference. Some years we will have big gains and some years small gains, but through it all, our focus remains on the students.”

In the Byron Union School District, scores continued to improve this year, from last year’s 795 to 797 – putting the district just three points short of the 800-point goal.

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by Walter Ruehlig Vice President, A.U.S.D. Board of Trustees As Rome wasn’t built in a day, the Antioch school system surely hasn’t taken on a new face overnight. In my six years on the board I have seen, brick by brick, things incrementally take a new look. We need UEST remember that large COMMENT institutions take five to seven years for cultural landscape transformation. That has been no different in Antioch.

Firstly, the district navigated off the county fiscal watch list and hitched itself to building a healthy reserve and triple A bond rating.

Though we are now under siege, our balance sheet survived three years of devastating state budget cutbacks and a loss of three thousand plus student enrollment precisely because we acted soberly and conservatively.

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single parenting and an overnight shifting to an urban demographic. We have instituted teacher diversity and behavior training, the nationally awarded Youth Intervention Network, Character Counts and Challenge Day programs, an innovative two-principal model at Deer Valley High, contract-based suspensions, and uniforms. Obviously, the battle for a safe and conducive learning climate is an ongoing constant.

Thirdly, we put before the voters a bond measure and let democracy speak. By a resounding 64 percent, the citizens voted for health and safety renovation of our older schools, some going into their sixth decade.

Improvements in parking lot safety, ADA access, code-approved playground equipment, fencing, roofs, modern heating and air, and natural light mean we have extended the life of these schools, improved comfort and safety, and helped better level the playing fields between the newer and older Antioch facilities.

Fourthly, we ran with the torch of smaller learning communities anchored on career-based education. Rigor, relevance and relationship banner the success of our

LETTERS Won’t support same old candidates Editor: I read the guest comment regarding supporting education at the ballot box. I won’t be doing that. Because we moved here from another county, for our tract home in Summerset we pay almost $6,000 a year in property tax.

Solving the education problem is not a matter of money; it is a matter of priorities. We didn’t need big beautiful buildings with swimming pools, lighted fields and large theaters when I was in high school. We had some portable classrooms and shared a football field with Hayward High School for night games. Teachers were underpaid; their benefits were average. They taught because

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linked-learning centers, which now include the medical-themed Dozier-Libbey, the Performing Arts, Law and Criminal Justice, Business, EDGE (Environmental Design for a Green Environment) and Space and Science Academies.

One piece, though, kept nagging us: while we were increasing test scores on average of two points a year, which is better than a kick in the rump, the progress was too slow for us. With this week’s release of the API results, the last piece of the puzzle takes dramatic shape. In one fell stroke Antioch’s 16-point advance virtually matched its combined growth of the last 10 years.

Strikingly, five schools topped the magic 800 marker. Dozier-Libbey led the pack at 826, joined by Grant, Lone Tree, Muir and Orchard Park in that rarified atmosphere.

A bunch of other schools came close. Delta Performing Arts earned the distinction of most improved, boasting a staggering 78point increase.

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they wanted to teach children.

If you want to understand what the problems are you need to go deeper than taxpayers and money. Teachers’ unions give tens of millions to political causes to further the benefits of teachers, not children. Schools are not the only ones faced with IOUs from the state – my son just got his state refund last week. The state has no money and we are the laughingstock of the rest of the country.

Consider the cost of illegal immigration, the extra burden and cost that puts on teachers and schools. Special Ed and ROP are necessary programs. I’m not too interested in the Poetry Out Loud program, clubs or all the other extracurricular activities that constitute what you consider the best education possible. There is no end to the voracious appetite of schools.

If there isn’t enough money for classroom education, perhaps you shouldn’t have voted for the bullet train, and state-sponsored stem cell research. Californians recently had a sales-tax increase and an increase in car registrations. When do you think this will stop?

The solution is simple: if your representative voted with the majority and you are happy with the state the state/country is in, keep sending him/her to Sacramento/Washington, D.C. If your representative voted with the majority and you don’t like the state the state/country is in, don’t send them back.

Many people are home-schooling children because they don’t like the curriculum and think they can do better. They don’t have the after-school activities and programs, sports fields, pools and theaters, but their children are educated and they don’t seem to be suffering from the lack. We are fund-

campus security, custodians, crossing guards and secretaries. To anyone and everyone who comes into contact with our kids, thank you.

You played a part as an everyday hero.

Of course, we have miles and miles to go before we sleep. Our scores are now at 732.

Livermore, though, is at 815 and Orinda at 850. We want to run with the wolves through another year of double-digit growth, then another and another. People are already starting to move here because we are a district of choice and engaged education. We want families to move here as well for excelling test scores.

I was fortunate to grow up in Great Neck, Long Island. At the time it was one of the top 10 districts nationwide. People used to ring the bell of our handsome but modest Tudor home and leave their number to call if we ever decided to move. That’s because it was that hard and that desirable to get into that community and school system.

My prayer for Antioch, and I hope its prayer for itself, is that it becomes such a place of destination.

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ing our schools at twice the per-day cost in private education.

Education Department figures show that the average tuition for all private schools, elementary and secondary, is $3,116, less than half of the cost per pupil in the average public school, $6,857. In California, the average per-student, per-year figure for California is $9,266. Check your priorities. Los Angeles just opened a new high school that cost the taxpayers the eye-popping price tag of $578 million.

It is the nation’s most expensive public school ever, and what is the dropout rate in L.A.?

No, I won’t be supporting the same old candidates that voted us into this situation, nor will I be supporting anything that has a fiscal impact on the people of California.

Michelle McClellan Brentwood

No more school bonds Editor: I can understand why Mr. Holmes is seeking votes at the ballot box, since he is president of the Liberty Education Association.

Nevertheless, I think he has an over-amount of chutzpah in view of the fact that we are all being forced to cut corners on spending.

When I bought my house in Brentwood 12 years ago (and its mortgage will outlive me!), I did not realize that I would be paying so much property tax on school bonds, four of which were voted on long before I moved here.

One Liberty bond dates back to 1988.

As a senior struggling to pay just ordinary living expenses, including medical ones and the theft from all senior citizens’ Social Security for Medicare, I definitely cannot justify voting yes on another school bond for any purpose.

When I was a pupil in schools in Syra-

cuse, N.Y. in the ’30s and ’40s, there were no refinements as in the schools of today. World War II was foremost in most everyone’s minds and too many of the young men who should have been furthering their educations went off to the military instead.

We had school bands and music programs as well as art classes, but they were part of the curriculum, as were the baseball and football sports. It must have been that educators knew how to manage costs wisely for parents did not have to underwrite additional expenses for those.

Has it occurred to President Holmes that a major reason for our overcrowded classrooms might be due to the influx of immigrants during the past decades? A large percentage of those, especially the children of illegal aliens, do not pay property taxes and likely do not pay income taxes, either. But if they were legally able to vote, I am sure they would vote yes on those school bonds Mr. Holmes is endorsing.

Count me out, though. I have a dentist to pay when I can scrounge up his annually increased fees!

Beth Pforr Brentwood

Vote for change in DBPOA Editor: My husband and I have lived in DB for 11 years. In a nutshell, I enlisted the DBPOA to help me rid our neighborhood of unregistered, broken-down vehicles, clean up junkyard homes, etc. The DBPOA was reluctant to help me (and essentially refused to help me). see Letters page 20A

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

BRENTWOOD Sept. 10, 7:04 p.m. An unidentified driver struck a light pole on Cambrian Place at Silverton Way. Sept. 10, 10:39 p.m. An unidentified person held a knife to the throat of a victim on Balfour Road. The victim sustained no injuries.

Sept. 10, 10:42 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Sunrise Drive, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving on a suspended license.

Sept. 11, 12:25 a.m. Two subjects who fled from officers outside a business on Brentwood Boulevard were apprehended following a brief foot pursuit, found in possession of alcoholic beverages, and arrested.

Sept. 11, 1:55 a.m. Two subjects nearly hit by a motorist on Oak Street at Brentwood Boulevard were found to be intoxicated. They were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Sept. 11, 9:51 a.m. At a soccer field on Sunset Road, a juvenile was approached by an unidentified person who claimed that her mom wanted her to come with him. The juvenile walked away.

Sept. 11, 2:26 p.m. On Second Street, an unidentified driver struck another vehicle and fled the scene without leaving contact information.

Sept. 11, 11:52 p.m. A subject contacted on Holly Oak Court was arrested for public intoxication and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Sept. 12, 12:20 a.m. Three subjects contacted in front of their residence on St. Andrews Drive were found to be intoxicated and unable to care for themselves. One of the subjects interfered with officers while they took another subject into custody for disturbing the peace. All were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Sept. 12, 9:58 a.m. An unidentified person entered a business on Brentwood Boulevard through an open rear emergency door and ordered his victim at gunpoint to open a safe.

Sept. 12, 12:24 p.m. A subject text-messaged a resident of Chamomile Lane in violation

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Sept. 12, 12:27 p.m. An unidentified person sent threatening text messages to a resident of Sunrise Drive.

Sept. 12, 3:57 p.m. An unidentified person stole a bicycle from the front of a residence on McIntosh Terrace.

Sept. 12, 11:34 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard, a subject was found to have two citable warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and released on Promise To Appear.

Sept. 13, 9:26 a.m. An unidentified person cut copper wires in an electrical box on Adams Lane. No wires were stolen.

Sept. 13, 1:10 p.m. On Second Street, a subject found in possession of a fixed-blade knife on campus was arrested and released on a Juvenile Affidavit.

Sept. 13, 3:22 p.m. An unidentified person stole the rear license plate off a vehicle parked on Lone Tree Way. Sept. 13, 4:51 p.m. An unidentified person opened a credit card using the personal information of a resident of La Costa Drive.

Sept. 14, 5:11 a.m. A resident of Beverly Place filed a complaint against another resident for continually playing loud music. The subject was cited and released on a Notice To Appear.

Sept. 14, 10:24 a.m. A subject who stole money from the tip jar of a business on Second Street was arrested and released on a Juvenile Affidavit.

Sept. 14, 2:32 p.m. An unidentified person stole laser tools from a residence on Dove Court.

Sept. 14, 4:47 p.m. On University Avenue, a subject identified as the suspect in a robbery was placed under arrest, confessed to the robbery and was taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Sept. 14, 4:59 p.m. On the Highway 4 Bypass at Marsh Creek Road, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to have four warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and released on Notice To Appear.

Sept. 14, 6:48 p.m. On Stonewood Drive at San Jose Avenue, a juvenile found to be intoxicated was arrested and released on a Juvenile Affidavit.

Sept. 14, 7:34 p.m. On Chestnut Street, an unidentified person set a sweatshirt on fire.

Sept. 14, 10:03 p.m. A driver ran a red light

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On Chestnut Street in Brentwood, an unidentified person set a sweatshirt on fire.

Sept. 14, 7:34 p.m., Brentwood at the intersection of Empire Avenue and Apricot Way and struck another vehicle, whose driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to Sutter Delta Medical Center.

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 Sept. 16, 8:20 a.m. The Antioch Police Department received a call from a man stating he had been shot in the area of Somersville Road at Delta Fair Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, who had sustained a gunshot wound to his back, sitting in his pickup truck. The victim, a 34-year-old Sacramento resident, and his passenger said the driver of a white, fourdoor sedan had fired a shot that penetrated the driver’s door and struck the driver, who was transported to an area hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition.

The injury is not considered life threatening. The suspects fled westbound on Delta Fair Boulevard and were not located. The suspect’s vehicle is believed to have been occupied by a male driver and a female passenger. After reviewing nearby surveillance video cameras, investigators identified what they believed to be the suspect’s vehicle. On Sept. 17, a patrol officer spotted a vehicle matching the description of the suspect’s vehicle in the same area as the shooting.

The officer stopped the vehicle, which was driven by 24-year-old Cornelius Brown of Antioch. A loaded firearm was found in the vehicle. A search of Brown’s residence in Antioch produced a rifle, ammunition and marijuana packaged for sale. Brown later admitted to the shooting. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. The shooting is believed to be a random, road-rage incident.

OAKLEY Sept. 6 – A vehicle was stolen from the 100 block of Carol Lane.

Sept. 6 – Misdemeanor battery occurred on the 4800 block of Live Oak Avenue.

Sept. 6 – On the 700 block of Walnut Ranch Way, a subject was found in violation of a

custody order.

Sept. 6 – Vandalism was reported on the 5000 block of Gaspar Court.

Sept. 7 – Vehicle accidents with property damage occurred on Second Street at East Home Street, on the 4600 block of La Vista Drive and on the 2500 block of Main Street.

Sept. 7 – On Bridgehead Road at Main Street and on Charles Way at Main Street, subjects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Sept. 7 – Terrorist threats were made on the 100 block of Grand Canyon Circle.

Sept. 8 – Vehicles were stolen from the 1700 block of Domaine Way and the 100 block of Serenity Lane.

Sept. 8 – A stolen vehicle was recovered on the 1700 block of Ponderosa Drive.

Sept. 8 – An arrest warrant was served on Laurel Road at Main Street.

Sept. 8 – A domestic-violence court order was issued on the 1500 block of Port Way. Sept. 8 – Grand theft occurred on Empire Avenue at Laurel Road.

Sept. 8 – A petty theft was reported on the 2000 block of Main Street.

Sept. 9 – A vehicle was towed from the 100 block of Thyme Court.

Sept. 9 – On the 1000 block of Neroly Road, a subject was arrested for public intoxication.

Sept. 10 – On the 3100 block of Main Street, a subject was found to be under the influence of drugs.

Sept. 10 – A juvenile was reported as a runaway from the 1400 block of Buttons Court.

Sept. 10 – A misdemeanor hit-and-run occurred on the 2500 block of Main Street.

Sept. 10 – Petty theft of vehicle parts was reported on the 900 block of West Cypress Road.

Sept. 11 – An unidentified person discharged a gun into an occupied dwelling on the 100 block of Carol Lane.

Sept. 11 – Terrorist threats were made on the 100 block of Henry Court.

Sept. 12 – A subject threw an object at a moving vehicle on Chianti Way at O’Hara Avenue.

Sept. 12 – On Concannon Drive at Domaine Way, on East Cypress Road at Jersey Island Road and on the 1300 block of Main Street, subjects were arrested for DUI.

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By Trevor Frey

Gasoline Prices With the first day of fall – September 22nd – officially behind us it’s safe to say much more than the color on the leaves will be changing this season. Announced earlier in September, and set to take effect October 4th, the Federal Housing Administration is raising the premiums it charges for insuring new home mortgages. Let’s travel down this road together; first I’ll give you the background, and then explain what it really means for new borrowers.

In 2005 $90 billion dollars, or 2.84%, of the nation’s total residential loan volume was originated using an FHA insured mortgage. Compare that to $440 billion, or 28.21%, of the nation’s total 2009 residential mortgage loans and you can begin to understand why the Federal Housing Administration is running low on funds.

To be able to continue to insure new residential mortgages “without disruption to the housing market” according to David Sterns, Assistant Secretary for Housing, FHA is raising the fees it charges new borrowers to insure their mortgages.

Starting October 4th FHA’s initial charge for insuring your loan will fall from 2.25% of the loan amount to 1% of the loan amount, but the monthly premiums over the life of the loan will rise from 0.55% of the initial loan amount to 0.90% of the initial loan amount. Using

an initial loan amount of $200,000 as an example, the new initial FHA insurance fee, paid upfront as part of your closing costs, will be $2,000 instead of $4,500, but the new FHA insurance portion of your monthly loan payment will rise from $91.67 to $150.00. In other words, you’ll pay less upfront, but more in the long run.

This change is like the price of oil; it should just slightly affect you. Gas prices go up and down, but does that really mean you aren’t going to fill up your tank? You might take a shorter route, or travel a little less, but are you really going to remove yourself all together from the highway? The increase may lower the size of mortgage you qualify for, since the higher monthly payment will increase your debt-to-income ratio, but it won’t take you out of the housing market all together. As with your car’s mechanic, make sure to check the health of your pre-approval with your lender (or call me for a second opinion). The last thing you want if for your offer to be accepted…only to find your financing tank is on empty.

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

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Letters from page 18A In a strange turn of events after participating in the CC Times blog about RVs parked in front of homes in Antioch, I was contacted by Arne Simonson, who then put me in touch with David Piepho. David contacted the county on my behalf. The cars were towed and the homeowners were asked to clean up their properties.

David continued to stay in touch with me for many years to see how things were progressing. Many thanks to David for his kindness, understanding and perseverance in getting my issues resolved!

The county is there to help. They do not practice selective reinforcement. They do not bully, they are very patient in getting the homeowner to clean up their act. I for one will not continue to pay the current board $25 a year – not even 25 cents a year – if they prevail. We need change.

We need a board that can rally homeowners to work together in inspiring people to do the right thing, and to help them do the right thing. And the county is there for tough situations.

Please, vote for change.

Teri Herman Discovery Bay

Pernicious partiers Editor: When does a sense of entitlement go too far? My wife and I have owned a home in Discovery Bay for over 12 years. Several houses down the street from us is one that is used primarily by the son of the owners as a weekend hangout. Over the past year and a half the number of out-of-control parties on the back deck of this home have increased both in number and volume and have reached the point where something needs to be done.

As an example, this past weekend the noise, including loud talking punctuated by the use of the F word as a prerequisite to every exclamation, screaming girls and loud music, extended into the wee hours of the morning. The sheriff was called twice, and each time after the patrol car left, the party resumed unabated.

Sunday morning we saw that many of the cars of the partygoers that were illegally parked had been ticketed, but this hardly solved the problem. Over the past few months various neighbors have spoken to the young man who holds these parties, and letters from neighbors have been sent to him as well. He is always polite and apologizes, but nothing changes.

In our neighborhood we have one person who works weekends and needs to be up early in the morning to drive to her job.

Another neighbor is recovering from a serious medical problem and finds it impossible to sleep with all of this noise.

In July a party that seemed to have ended at 2 a.m. resumed at 4 a.m. when a number of young women began screaming at the top of their lungs and diving into the water off the dock behind the house. All of us who live on the water are aware of the fact that noises that travel across the water can be heard over a long distance. My guess is that these parties are audible at least two bays away from ours, and it is not unusual to hear people across the bay yelling over at the partygoers, who simply ignore those complaints.

I heard a real estate expert on the radio the other day say that any unusual extenuat-

ing circumstances that have a negative impact on the livability of a home must be disclosed when it is listed for sale. This included homes or businesses that had been identified as nuisances because of loud or uncontrolled parties to which the authorities had been called for the purpose of abatement.

Although none of the houses in the immediate area are for sale this could certainly have a negative impact on a potential sale.

Above and beyond that, however, is an arrogant attitude of entitlement that continues to be flaunted with apparent immunity. Is there a solution?

Chuck Hunter Discovery Bay

Done with dereliction Editor: As Bob Munion wrote in the Sept. 10 edition of the Press, a referendum is desperately needed to let our state legislators know we are finished with their fooling around and we are serious about their getting down to the business of state business and leaving their personal agendas home.

I am with you, Bob. Where do we go to sign up to get this referendum on the next ballot? I was once a well-paid executive assistant and have some very good office skills that we can use to draft the referendum in proper form and make the calls we need to make to get the proper procedures, etc. I will even stand in the heat, rain or whatever to get the signatures of voters if that is what is needed.

Let’s get this agenda on the road or even better, let’s roll.

VeraLee Lillis Oakley

With heartfelt gratitude Editor: Believing that it’s never too late to say “thank you,” it is with deepest sentiment that heartfelt gratitude goes out to those who touched and continue to touch our lives since our family tragedy early in August.

First and foremost, we wish to extend a huge thank you to the Brentwood Police Department for its quick, courteous and sensitive handling of the situation. We deepen that with gratitude for police chaplains Joel Bryant (pastor of The East Bay Pentecostals) and Ed Spano (deacon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church). Their desire to stay with us and comfort us for as long as we needed meant more than words can express.

They continue to service us in our needs.

We also wish to extend a huge thank you to the staff at Loma Vista Elementary (including Sunshine) and WeeCare Preschool (Pastor Mike Lange) for their sensitivity and generosity toward meeting the needs of the children. Without them, it would have been extremely difficult for the children to adjust normally.

Finally, we cannot begin to thank all the neighbors who came to our needs immediately. Their willingness to tend to the house, prepare a banquet of sorts for the memorial service and continue to see that we are never left alone, that they are there for us at our beck and call, is priceless. Without doubt, this neighborhood is an “All-American Neighborhood” and with honors.

Please accept a most sincere thank-you to all and may God bless!

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Fond farewell to Cleo e had to put our cat Cleo down Thursday, Sept. 16 after 18 wonderful years.

It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do. I took her to Discovery Bay vet Dr. Richard Dietrich. His staff, especially my friend Amy, comforted me as I was all choked up and crying. They gave Cleo a shot and she just went to sleep. Cleo was a wonderful friend, and Kay and I loved her so much. We will miss her and her loud meow dearly. As I am writing this, I am getting all choked up, and crying. We loved you, Cleo.

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Joining hands in the name of peace

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

People of a multitude of faiths gathered last weekend at St. Ignatius of Antioch Church to heighten awareness of a common cause – peace.

The International Day of Peace, a celebration of interfaith relations and the common good, attracted about 400 people, including those of less familiar religions such as Islam, Sufi and Seventh Day Adventist, who shared celebrations of peace from their traditions.

An information tent was set up outside the church, inviting attendees to browse the Qur’an or the Book of Mormon, among other scriptures. A total of 14 interfaith groups participated in the event.

Fr. Tom Bonacci, founder of the Interfaith Peace Project, said that Organizer Walter Ruehlig said that next year, even more could be included.

“I’ve felt greater fellowship with all these different faiths and traditions through their music,” said Phil Mastrolia, a member of the Antioch second ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. “All of us are people of faith and we all want peace. We may understand the universe a little differently, but we all want peace and harmony. It was nice to get to know each other a little better.”

Ruehlig said he was impressed by how the event went, noting that it exceeded his expectations. An interfaith candle lighting ceremony was held Saturday night, as well as a collective meditation and prayer session that started at 8:30 p.m. The various names of God were recited for the first 15 minutes of every hour.

Ruehlig, in his first year of organizing the Day of Peace, said that when he

was getting ready to leave, around 12:30 a.m., there were still about 100 people deep in meditation and prayer: “I’m really thrilled. It was a lot of hard work, but it was worth every moment of it.”

While Antioch’s fourth International Day of Peace, organized by Contra Costa Interfaith Council and the Interfaith Peace Project, was held over the weekend, the official United Nations Peace Day is celebrated on Sept. 21. Bonacci, said that Antioch’s celebration was also a way to raise awareness of that day, which was set in place in 2002.

“The first year, there was a small committed group of about five of us that took the initiative to set up some displays in the church,” Bonacci said. “We’ve gone from maybe two or three participants to making it an interfaith event in East County.”

On Sunday, a 12-foot-tall peace pole representing the diversity of the event

was planted outside the church. The pole bore the inscription, written in several languages, “May peace prevail on Earth.”

Attendees gathered around the pole in a circle as guitarist Bill Wentz and singer Sierra Lynne led the group in song.

The peace pole was blessed by members of the DiMaggio and Villicana families, who performed a Pomo Native American ritual, asking the holy spirit to reside within the pole. Ruehlig said it was great for Antioch to erect a peace pole, one of the few of its kind in Contra Costa County.

“It means a good change,” Noreen DiMaggio said of the event’s meaning.

“It’s like a mandala. It represents different colors of life, all coming together in one place.”

To view The Press’ video of Antioch’s International Day of Peace, visit www. thepress.com.

Gorgeous garden he Antioch Riverview Garden Club will be highlighting a special garden each month in the Antioch Press.

This month’s garden, located at 1707 C St., belongs to Catherine McGrath, who does a wonderful job – with the help of family, of course –adorning her landscape with lawn, trees, shrubs and flowers. The Antioch Riverview Garden Club is holding a plant sale and book sale at the Antioch Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., featuring plants, crafts, cookies and other garden-related items.

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Dr. John Marsh slain John Marsh (June 6, 1799-Sept. 24, 1856) A leading citizen and first settler of Brentwood was murdered today en route to Martinez. Dr. John Marsh was ambushed just outside of Pacheco by bandits as he drove his buggy to the ferry in Martinez to embark for San Francisco.

In his possession was $50,000 in gold, believed to be the motivation for the killing.

Marsh’s son, Charles, has vowed to bring the assailants to justice.

Marsh is survived by his wife, Abby; son, Charles; and baby daughter, Alice.

Marsh, a native of Massachusetts, Harvard graduate and medical man, was urged to be his party’s candidate for governor at the next general election. His newly constructed stone house, the first of its kind in California, was inspired by Hawthorne’s “House of Seven Gables.”

Marsh and Abbey were to move from their adobe into the structure in a few short weeks – a truly fitting mansion for Marsh’s political ambitions.

Marsh first moved to the area in 1838, when he purchased Rancho Los Meganos for $500 from San Francisco Alcalde, Jose Noriega. Locally, Marsh is known for his larger-than-life personality, introduction of dry wheat farming into the Central Valley, vast cattle herd, viniculture and orchards. His industry provided employment to the Native Americans released

MARSH from the San Jose Mission at secularization. His letter-writing campaign back to the “States” is credited with bringing thousands of immigrants to California, starting with the Bidwell-Bartleson Party. Marsh’s Polpones ranch hands found the half-starved immigrants and brought them safety to Marsh’s adobe.

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PoolCarlos offers family-friendly fun

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Even if Carlos Moscoso didn’t believe in signs, he admits this one would have been hard to miss.

“I was sitting in my truck with my wife and dog eating lunch in the parking lot of John Muir (Medical Center) when we saw this huge flock of seagulls, thousands of them, fly over the top of the building next door,” said Moscoso. “My wife looked at me and said that it had to be a sign, and I believed her.”

The sign turned out to be an empty storefront in Brentwood’s Vic Stewart’s Plaza, and eight months later Moscoso’s metaphoric sign turned into a material one touting the city’s first alcohol-free, familyfriendly billiard hall.

PoolCarlos is an upscale, modern pool salon boasting all the modern amenities of billiards – including five tournament-size Olhausen pool tables, two 42-inch plasma flat-screen TVs, an Internet jukebox – but none of the Minnesota Fats smoke-filled, alcohol-laced ambiance typically associated with the game.

“This is the only place to play (pool) for just entertainment,” said Moscoso, a former Toyota salesman. “There’s no alcohol, no

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PoolCarlos regulars Tim Dorricott, left, and Matin Sherizi say they enjoy the easy ambiance and quality tables at the Brentwood billiard hall. gambling, no smoking. It’s just a place to come and play pool and socialize. I believed there was a need and an interest in a place like this so I decided to go for it.”

And so far the gamble has paid off. A lifelong enthusiast of the game, Moscoso opened the hall in June and has already begun to establish a steady stream of regular customers.

“I have the seniors who come in the mornings and play for a few hours, and then kids that come after school, and families who come in the evenings,” said Moscoso.

“I just have so many people that are so happy to be here. They come for the love of the game.”

On a late Friday afternoon, Matin Sherizi and Tim Dorricott are at Moscoso’s,

racking up the balls for a pocket game of pool. The local residents say they come to the PoolCarlos to relax and engage in a little friendly competition.

“This is a nice, clean place where you can bring your wife or girlfriend and not have to deal with a bunch of drunk people,” said Sherizi, 30. “It’s just a good place to be.”

“I live in Oakley and it’s close to home and not a bar,” said Dorricott, 18. “I can just come here and play and hang out.”

But PoolCarlos offers more than a place for teens to congregate. Moscoso’s place also hosts birthday parties, corporate events and special occasions, along with programs for youth groups and teams or leagues. And for the uninitiated, lessons are also available.

For the moment, Moscoso offers bagged snacks and drinks for sale at PoolCarlos, but as the business grows, he said, so will the menu: “Sure, I plan to bring other (food) items in eventually. We’ll see how it goes. Right now I’m just taking it slow, since I’m the only one here. I’m tired, but I’m having a great time. It’s a fun place to be.”

PoolCarlos, 70 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite C in Brentwood, is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For additional information, call 925-308-4503.

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“The biggest hole in all of this is in the Chamber budget,” York said. “I learned a lesson in all of this: Live by the festival – die by the festival.”

The cause of the downturn wasn’t known. Income was off across the board.

Attendance fees were off $33,000, and food, vendor booth rentals and beer sales all showed similar declines. The event’s new location, marketing strategy, the weak economy and the fact that brick-and-mortar establishments were inside the festival for the first time might all have played a role.

“It was the perfect storm of bad scenarios,” said Chamber Director Dirk Zeigler. “Non-profits need as much as they can get right now, and now we have to tell you this (bad news).”

But the mood in the room began to shift when Jeff Schults, representing the Brentwood Relay For Life, pointed out that things were worse for some than others.

“Is it a bad thing that not as many scholarships will be available for kids? Yes, it is,” he said. “But groups like Rotary, Kiwanis and Relay For Life, they’ll continue.

But some of the other organizations depend on this income to keep their doors open.”

Others in the room began floating ideas

Incidents from page 1A then turned eastbound on Grant Street toward Brentwood Boulevard.

The employee spotted the truck a second time around noon, traveling westbound on Grant Street toward O’Hara Avenue. The truck was also spotted on Adams Lane headed toward O’Hara Avenue around 1 p.m. The employee tried to take a photo of the truck’s license plate with his cell phone but was unable to capture the plates.

Police said the school district employee had never seen the subject before, nor was he aware of any previous notifications to the school district employees regarding the two other documented encounters with young juveniles and the subject matching this description. The employee reviewed a number of sex offender photos in both Contra Costa and San Joaquin counties, but was unable to identify anyone matching the description of the subject.

Police are still investigating the prior reports in which a man with a similar description approached children at the Sunset Athletic Complex. The first incident occurred on Sept. 11 at approximately 9 a.m. and involved a 12-year-old girl who was waiting to play in a soccer game. She was approached by a man she did not know, who told her that her mother had asked him to walk her to her game. The girl did not go with the man, who was not seen again. He is described as a Hispanic male about 50 years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a thin build, thinning black hair and a black mustache. He was wearing sunglasses and a large black Adidas jacket.

The second incident occurred on Sept. 18 at approximately 10:50 a.m.,

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about how to help the smaller charities that could suffer the most from the lost income, ideas ranging from hosting a giant, multiorganizational spaghetti feed to passing the hat at bigger groups’ weekly meetings.

York agreed to direct a Chamber committee to scour the list of nonprofits for those that might be critically impacted, and the mood became one of determination to help everyone overcome the situation.

As for next year’s CornFest, York said changes were already being considered.

Moving the location to one less expensive to operate in (the downtown area might still be a construction zone) and marketing the event more to locals are among ideas being discussed. Most of all, he said, he wanted the Chamber’s CornFest partners to know their work is appreciated.

“I want to give a great big thank you to all the nonprofits that busted their butts,” he said. “We need the nonprofits, and we’re working to find a way to bring those (donation) numbers back up to where they were.”

The meeting adjourned in a remarkably upbeat mood, all things considered, probably due to a fact neatly summed up by York as people left, talking about what they could do for the groups hurt the most.

“The service groups,” he said, “are still looking at service and how they can help.”

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The man was described as an adult male between the ages of 50 and 55, 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a thin build and black mustache (thin and cleanly groomed), wearing sunglasses, a tancolored cowboy hat and a black puffy jacket. The description is similar to previous incidents occurring over the last two weekends at the Sunset Athletic Complex. when two 9-to-11-year-old boys entered a public restroom at the complex and were approached by man who asked if their mother was around. The boys ignored the subject and left the restroom. The subject was last seen walking toward Sunset Road and out of sight. An extensive search of the area was undertaken but the subject was not located.

The man was described as an unshaven, wrinkly faced Hispanic male 50 to 65 years old, with a thin build and thick silver and black hair worn at neck length.

He was wearing a tan baseball hat with white writing, round silver glasses, a white T-shirt, black jacket, blue jeans, a silver watch, white New Balance shoes and was smoking a cigarette.

Those with information regarding these cases should call Lt. Doug Silva at 925-809-7712.

Patriotic paraders

aniel Burman, one of our Marines home from Iraq, Mark Johnson, Bill Baker and Lt. Burk of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department and SWAT Team accompany the Delta Vista Middle School Leadership Team as they pay tribute to the thousands of Americans who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. They performed their rendition of “Even If the Sky Is Falling Down, It’ll Be Okay.”

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API from page 17A who believe not only that the teachers teach to the API tests, but that administrators and teachers are feeding students both real test questions and their answers.

Vinciguerra vehemently disagreed.

“Security is extremely tight on these tests,” she said. “Of the thousands and thousands of books we have in this district, if we are missing even one, we hear about it. There is no way anyone could have access to the final questions.”

Allen echoed Vinciguerra’s response.

“My reaction to that is that saying you are teaching to the test is misleading,” he said.

“There are sample questions that teachers use, but no one has access to the real tests.

You sign your life away when you get them (the tests). You can’t open the boxes – you can’t do anything. I get the frustration of everything being based on one test, but I can tell you that no one knows the real questions in advance.”

But one thing the district officials do know for certain is that no matter how high the API scores soar, there is always room for improvement. “We had a great year. It’s all very positive,” said Gill. “But we’re definitely continuing to work hard on all fronts so we can continue to grow. Next year, we’ll set the bar even higher.”

To see a complete listing of the 200910 API scores by district and school, go to www.cde.ca.gov.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on October 5, 2010, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: An application for a time extension for a conditional use permit (CUP 09-14-A1) to operate a soccer training facility, known as 360 Soccer, within an approximately 12,000 square-foot tenant space, located at the northeast corner of Sunset Road and Elkins Way at 2010 Elkins Way (APN 018-200-020).

Applicant: Brentwood Sunset 2010, LLC Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California.

Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner Jeff Zilm [(925) 516-5136 or jzilm@ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513.

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

described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: September 24, 2010 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND AVAILABILITY OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on October 19, 2010, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An application for a conditional use permit (CUP 10-013) and a design review (DR 09015) to expand an existing religious assembly use, known as the Brentwood Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, with a 5,777 square-foot assembly building and a 2,368 square-foot residential structure on a 2.73acre project site, located south of Lone Tree Way and east of O’Hara Avenue at 2401 Smith Road (APNs 018-100-025 & 018-100-026).

A mitigated negative declaration has been prepared for this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to assess potentially adverse environmental impacts. A draft mitigated negative decla-

ration will be available beginning September 24, 2010 for public review and comment in the Community Development Department for a period of 20 days. The deadline for submission of written comments on this environmental document ends on October 13, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

Applicant: Brentwood Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California.

Further information may be obtained from Assistant Planner Tim Nielsen [(925) 5165151 or tnielsen@ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513.

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

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Heritage downs Kennedy in blowout

by Michael Dixon Correspondent The Heritage High varsity football team is looking to make the jump from good to great. And judging by the first three games of the season, they might be ready to make that leap. Friday night’s win over Kennedy was the most decisive yet, as the Patriots racked up a 61-7 score.

“It feels good. We thought we were pretty talented and we’re living up to it, so far,” Patriots head coach Jeff Haagenson said. “Obviously we have a big test next week but we wanted to be 3-0 at this point, and we are.”

The game was never close, as senior running back Kruger Story Jr. scored a touchdown on the opening possession from one yard out. He would add another later in the game from five yards. Senior Will Pedrotti missed the PAT on the first touchdown in what was essentially the only mistake Heritage made all night.

When senior quarterback Brent Eikanas hit junior receiver Dorian Hardy on a 52-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the next Patriot possession, the rout was on. Pedrotti atoned for his prior miss by catching a pass from Eikanas to make the score 14-0. After that, he made all five of his extrapoint attempts.

“We played hard; it was all from the summer workouts,” said junior running back Jeremiah Poti, who made a two-yard plow and a 91-yard interception return for a touchdown. “In the summer, the coaches told us that if we work hard, we’ll do good.”

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Freedom 23, West 7 Freedom High varsity football head coach Kevin Hartwig was pleased with his defense, which kept West’s offense at bay in a 23-7 win at home Friday night, boosting the Falcons’ record to 2-1. It was the third straight week that the Falcon de-

Photo by Curtis Evans

Heritage High junior running back Jeremiah Poti flies past a Kennedy defender during his team’s 617 victory on Friday. fense gave up only one touchdown.

Freedom started the scoring with a TD run by senior running back D’Amora Cooper in the first quarter. Hartwig also enjoyed the progression of sophomore quarterback Dante Mayes, who is in his first year of varsity action. Mayes was hurt in last week’s win over Berkeley, but came back in the second quarter of the West game.

“He played really well, made some big throws, made some big runs and matured a lot from week one,” Hartwig said.

On fourth-and-11 late in the fourth quarter, Mayes threw a touchdown pass to junior receiver Stephen Rodriguez to seal the win.

At 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, the Falcons host Golden Valley from Merced. The Cougars come into the game with a 2-1 record.

Deer Valley 41, Fremont 21 Also on Friday night, Deer Valley High’s varsity football team advanced to 3-0 with a 41-21 win over Fremont. According to Wolverine head coach Rich Woods, it was a weird game.

His team committed a couple uncharacteristic penalties and mistakes, including a snap that sailed high over quarterback Mike Behr’s head. The Tigers ran that mistake in for a score.

Despite the miscues, Woods was happy with the victory.

“Our goal was to come out 3-0,” he said. “This was pretty much a smashmouth game. These guys are a physical group.”

Woods got vital contributions from senior running backs Lamontay Marshall, who rushed for more than 100 yards for the second consecutive week, and Brian Thomas. Defensively, senior defensive back Jeremy Jermon, senior lineman Charles Alexander and junior defensive back Miles Walker delivered solid performances.

At 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, the Wolverines travel to Pleasant Hill to face 1-2 College Park. Woods said Deer Valley would need to prepare for the Falcons’ option-style offense.

San Ramon Valley 41, Antioch 14 Antioch High’s varsity football team played what head coach John Lucido called a learning game in its 41-14 home loss to San Ramon Valley on Friday. Lucido said he wanted to see where his team stood against a more established program such as the Wolves.

San Ramon Valley was up 27-0 by halftime, but Lucido was proud of the way the Panthers kept fighting. “It was kind of a test for us,” he said. “They played as a team all four quarters and never argued.”

Antioch got on the board in the third quarter on a 14yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Troy Amate to junior running back Anthony Borrelli. In the fourth quarter, Amate scored on a quarterback sneak to give Antioch its second and final touchdown of the game.

Justin Lafferty contributed to this story.

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by Justin Lafferty

Boys: Heritage 17, Freedom 3

While Freedom High girls varsity water polo coaches weren’t in love with the process, they’re happy with the result of Monday’s game – a 7-3 win over Heritage in their home pool.

Falcon head coach Lindsay Bell said that despite the victory, she saw a team that looked sloppy and unlike the team that has compiled a 6-2 record this season (3-0 in Bay Valley Athletic League play).

“There was a lot that we did well – there was a lot that we could’ve done a whole lot better,” Bell said. “We didn’t play the way we normally do. We slacked off a lot. It just almost seemed like it wasn’t our team out there.”

Down 2-1 in the second quarter, Freedom tied it up on a goal by Anna Carter. In the third quarter, senior Taylor Henry scored two more goals to give the Falcons a 4-2 lead. From there, Freedom simply took control of the scoreboard.

Carter added another goal in the fourth quarter.

The Patriots responded with a goal by sophomore Caitlin Cook, cutting the lead to 5-3. Cook netted two goals on Monday after junior Caitlyn Freeman scoring the first of the game. Cook, Freeman and goalie Caitlin Bronzan have been the team’s three key leaders this season.

The Falcons scored twice more on

The Heritage boys varsity water polo team jumped out to a 10-1 lead at halftime on Monday, holding on for a 17-3 win.

Junior Carter Haynes scored five goals for the Patriots, senior Kurt Holzmuller netted four more and senior Travis West contributed three assists. Junior goalie Ty Elder was credited with 10 saves.

So far this season, Heritage is 5-5 overall; 3-1 against BVAL opponents.

“We went out, executed our game plan, and they stayed consistent throughout the entire game,” said Patriot head coach Derek Perkins. “We’ve been playing really well this year. … They’ve had a lot of hard-fought battles, in and out, every week.”

Freedom head coach George Petko said this match was a learning experience for the Falcons, who feature six underclassmen and just one senior – goalie Dalton Weger – on their varsity roster. “We lost a lot last year,” said Petko, “so this year’s going to be our point to rebuild for our younger kids.”

Sophomore Zack Oetken scored Freedom’s first goal, junior Galvin Dorn notched the second, and freshman Cameron Ott-Bales the third.

The Patriots’ boys junior varsity team came out on top in its game, too, beating the Falcons 9-2.

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Photo by Justin Lafferty

Freedom High varsity water polo player Meagan Wooldridge looks to pass the ball over Heritage sophomore Annie Moser in the Falcons’ 7-3 win on Monday.

The victory gave Freedom a 3-0 record against Bay Valley Athletic League foes. goals by Henry and Linda McMahon, holding on for the 7-3 final.

Heritage head coach Carol Bronzan said she was happy with the progress her team made. The loss dropped the Patriots to 2-4 overall and 2-2 in BVAL play.

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season: “We have a very young team and they played like a more experienced team.

It’s been a little sporadic. Some days we play like an experienced team, like today, and some days their inexperience shows through.”

In the junior varsity game that afternoon, Heritage came out on top, 6-2.

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by Michael Dixon Correspondent The Antioch High varsity girls and boys water polo teams have less experience than their Bay Valley Athletic League rivals, but head coach Nick Plurkowski feels there are reasons to believe that improvement will come sooner, not later.

“They’re coming together as a team,” said Plurkowski of the girls team, which lost 15-3 to Liberty last Wednesday. “Getting all the way to the shot and then just missing the shot.”

The girls team has started the BVAL season 0-2, losing to Heritage and Liberty.

Looking beyond the record, the Panthers do field talented players who can provide excitement and energy. One of those is Shelby Graceman, who despite her freshman status is a starter and the focal point of the offense.

“I think we’re doing a lot better than I anticipated and I think that we’ve really come along as a team,” said Graceman.

“Some of the people who haven’t played are really getting the hang of it.”

Plurkowski is looking for leadership from co-captains Casey Blalock and Alexis Hagler. Blalock notched the Panthers’ first two goals against Liberty; Hagler is the team’s senior goalie. “You have got to know your teammates and how they play,” said Hagler, who noted that the team has improved since the start of the year. “You’ve got to know how the team

Antioch High’s boys varsity water polo team has been using baseball players such as Michael McGoldrick and Kevin Hendricks to fill out the roster.

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that you’re going against plays. Pretty much knowing all players.”

The Antioch boys are also off to a rough start. After a 17-1 loss to Liberty, the Panther boys have fallen to a 0-7 start, including two league losses. The boys’ roster is also loaded with players from the Antioch baseball team.

“They have strong arms; we’re just trying to get their legs and swimming abilities down so they can keep up with the year-around aquatic people,” Plurkowski said of his baseball players. “But they’re picking the game up pretty quickly, too.

They’ve had two matches and a tournament, so this is their seventh game, but they’re coming along.”

The boys team comprises roughly half baseball players and half aquatic athletes. Plurkowski identified Michael McGoldrick, Kevin Hendricks and Josh

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Ryder as team leaders. McGoldrick and Hendricks are among the baseball players who’ve picked up water polo quickly.

“They’re starting to play together as a team, so it’s really exciting to see them around the pool,” said Plurkowski, who was pleased with the development of his young team. “Our shots are looking good; we just need to get a few more in.”

Despite the winless records, Plurkowski is optimistic that the Panthers, both boys and girls, are on their way to becoming much stronger teams. “We’re hoping to get one or two wins this year in the league for both boys and girls. The girls still have a tournament coming up, so hopefully a win in there, too,” he said.

“We’re hoping to play some good ball against these teams and at least have some close games.”

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Tyler Harper returns at middle blocker to provide some tough defense for opposing hitters, while Keesh Tolentino returns at setter, which has Panzella excited for the coming season. “(Keesh) had a fantastic season as a junior, and we really expect her to be awesome this season,” said Panzella of the linchpin of the ballcontrol effort he preaches. “Everything will revolve around how well we can control the ball.

If we can’t pass the ball well, we will go down in flames.”

Those are strong words from a man with high expectations of his team – expectations that help guide the team’s success from year to year.

“The tradition of success carries some weight and pressure, but the positives outweigh the pressure,” said Panzella. “Our players have been winners, so hopefully that will help us when we need to find a way to win.”

Of the early questions the Wolverines need to answer, two of the biggest will be to see how this year’s team replaces the two starters lost from the 2009 season. Sandra Foster led the team in kills last year and was the Wolverines’ primary passer, while Tasia Kwa led the attack as an outside hitter.

It does seem, however, that the pieces are in place for Deer Valley to make another strong run at a league title. Panzella recognizes that “Heritage has some real good athletes, and Liberty always plays tough,” but his primary task is to find out how his own team will develop.

The Wolverines don’t start league play until Oct. 5, when they travel to face Freedom.

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ore than 180 children participated in Saturday’s Oakley Kids Fishing Derby at the Oakley/Antioch Pier. In the 5U Division, Jeremiah Ruffin caught the longest fish, Violet James and Demetria Tekelidis tied for the shortest fish and Sierra Keyser caught the most fish. In the 6-10 Division, Davion McCoy caught the longest, Jazlin Gutierrez caught the shortest, and Arthur Garcia caught the most. In the 11-15 Division, RJ Castaldi caught the longest, and Hassuan Jackson caught the most.

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it up and I ran, I was so scared. I ran it, got a touchdown, I almost cried. It made my coaches proud. It was a big momentum changer.”

The Lions scored again with about a minute and a half left in the first half on a 10yard touchdown carry by senior running back John Francisco.

American got on the board in the third quarter on a one-yard dive by Wong. A twopoint conversion made the score 15-8. After the teams traded turnovers, Liberty junior running back Joseph Canady added a oneyard TD run to give his team a 22-8 lead.

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The Eagles scored the final touchdown of the game on a 27-yard run by Johnson, but a failed two-point conversion kept the deficit to eight until the safety on the blocked punt.

“It was a tough battle, but we pulled it off,” said senior running back Shawn Vasquez, who amassed a team-high 116 rushing yards.

“We were getting real nervous. We shouldn’t have let it slip through our fingers like that, but we got the win.”

At 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, the Lions will travel to Orinda to face Miramonte, which owns a 3-0 record going into the game.

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Although Tommy Laliberte and David Press battled for the wingless sprint car championship at the Antioch Speedway all season, culminating in the final point race last weekend, the results are so close that officials want to check the scoring sheets from the entire season before they announce the champion.

Laliberte, who was on top most of the year with Press on his heels, came into the final point race with a 554 to 534 lead over his pursuer. All the leader needed was a solid finish in the main event.

However, that wasn’t in the cards for Laliberte, who placed third in his heat race while Press won his heat. And in the main event, Laliberte car was damaged in an accident, forcing him to restart last.

He still had time to move up in the race, but the final laps were run clean without a yellow flag to bring the field together. Press finished fourth in the feature while Laliberte settle for 13th. Now they must wait for the re-

sults of the recap.

In the dwarf car championship chase, Nick Squatritto entered the final night with 624 points compared to Jerry Doty’s 616 and defending champion Ricardo Rivera’s 584.

Doty came out on top with a sixth-place main-event finish and Squatritto dropped to 17th after failing to finish the feature. Rivera won his heat and the main event but couldn’t catch the top pair.

The 360 winged sprints top Saturday night’s card, while the point season comes to a close for the super stocks, pure stocks and four bangers.

Wingless Sprints: Heat Winners – Nick Larson and David Press; Main Event – Braeden Enos, Jim Perry Jr. and Gary Nelson Jr. Dwarf Cars: Heat Winners – Nick Squatritto, Tom Brown and Ricardo Rivera; Main Event – Rivera, Brown and Tony Carmignani. Mini Trucks: Heat Winners – Travis Dutra and Danny Wagner; Main Event – Dutra, Mike Harmon Sr. and Pete Paulson. Four Bangers: Heat Winner – Patti Ryland; Main Event – Ryland, Justin Silvera and Mike Felt.

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Patriots roar back The Delta Patriots Varsity West team came back from the brink with three fourth quarter touchdowns to top the Patriots North in dramatic fashion, 18-14.

North quarterback Tre Edwards hit running back Jacob Martin streaking down the sidelines for a 65-yard touchdown in the final seconds of the first half.

Fleet-footed Pats North running back Marcus Zangai bolstered the lead with a 38-yard TD scamper.

Trailing 14-0 going into the fourth quarter, West drove 65 yards on the legs of running back Kyle Trego, who capped

the drive with a five-yard touchdown burst behind the blocks of Cade Bonte, Dylan Kenny and Tyler Page.

Fireworks continued on the ensuing North possession when West linebacker Shane Goodwin picked off a pass and raced 49 yards for the touchdown to close the gap.

West quarterback Alex Hull hooked up with tight end Zack McBride on a four-yard TD strike to climax the comeback. The win improves the West record to 4-1, while the North drops to 3-3.

To see how the Patriots Starts East team performed, visit www.thepress.com.

Lions battle Crusaders The cold and wet Saturday morning began with the East County Lions scout level battling the San Leandro Crusaders.

The Lion offense was spearheaded by Jay Butterfield and Braxton Copeland. Copeland scored twice on long runs, while Butterfield passed and ran his way to a good day.

The Lion defense was as strong as ever, led by hard hitting from Cole Gregerson, Dalton Houston, Justin and Eric Bergen, Peyton Borrelli and Jacoby Padilla.

The junior pee wee team faced a stern test and came away with an 18-12 victory.

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well. The Lion defense went on the attack with strong play from defensive linemen Jack Smith, Preston Charles Merril, Lee Shepard and Kyle Coonan. The hitting was supplied by linebackers Chase Peralta, Jesse Gregerson, Dominique Espino and Kopono Carrerra.

The highlight, however, was the secondary, featuring Damion Gomez, and Dominique Dominguez and safety Christian Davilla. Dominguez made an interception and Davilla returned a pick 65 yards for a touchdown. The game was tied 6-6 and went into overtime, where the Crusaders prevailed.

The East County Lions host the San Ramon T Birds on Saturday.

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Diamonds shine for Ports n Aug. 28, fans at the Stockton Ports’ Banner Island Ballpark enjoyed a pre-game performance by the Black Diamond All-Stars Cheer & Hip Hop teams. Wowing the crowd that evening were the All-Star competition teams as well as the Twinkle, Sparkle, Shimmer, Dazzle, Glitz and the Black Diamond Recreational Cheer team. The teams will participate at regional and national levels throughout the season beginning Sept. 26 at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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Cutting long sports short Follow us on Twitter The sports section of the Brentwood Press is now on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ thepress_sports. Follow us for quarterly updates of Friday night football games as well as scores and stories throughout the week.

Heritage volleyball clinic Heritage High School hosts a volleyball clinic Sept. 27-30 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The clinic is open to boys and girls in third through eighth grades. Beginners are welcome. The $100 fee is payable to Heritage Girls Volleyball (include your driver’s license number on your check). For a flyer/release form, e-mail Janet Hannigan at hannigan@ libertyuhsd.k12.ca.us.

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ball clinic Oct. 4-7 for boys in third through eighth grade. The clinic runs Oct. 4 from 1-3 p.m., Oct. 5 from 9-11 a.m., Oct. 6 from 1-3 p.m., and Oct. 7 from 9-11 a.m. The clinic is organized by Freedom boys varsity basketball head coach Drew Torres. Check-in for the camp begins Oct. 4 at 12:15 p.m. The $50 fee includes instruction from the coaches and a basketball camp T-shirt. Instruction covers areas such as offensive and defensive fundamentals and drills, plus scrimmages and game situations. The camp is limited to 100 participants. The registration deadline is Oct. 1. For more information, call Drew Torres at 925-383-8618 or e-mail torresd@ libertyuhsd.k12.ca.us.

Submit sports briefs to sports editor Justin Lafferty, sports@brentwoodpress.com.

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Flu shots recommended The Centers for Disease Control is recommending that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot this season, including the previously nonrecommended age group of healthy, non-pregnant adults 18 to 49. The

expansion of the age groups is based on concerns that the 2009 H1N1 – or swine flu – virus will continue to circulate during the upcoming flu season, and data suggests that possible complications within the 18-to-49 age group

might be greater this year.

Flu vaccinations begin in early September and continue through the winter. While influenza outbreaks can occur as early as October, most of the time influenza activity peaks in January or later.

There are two ways to get vaccinated: 1. The “flu shot” – a vaccine (contain-

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ing killed virus) injection. The flu shot is approved for use in those older than 6 months, including both those in good health and those with chronic medical conditions. 2. The nasal-spray flu vaccine – a vaccine made with live, weakened flu viruses that do not cause the flu. It is approved for use in healthy people age 2 to 49 who are not pregnant.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Seafood – to your health

by Kiki Powers

California Wine & Food Alliance Without a doubt, seafood is one of the healthiest foods you can eat, assuming it’s not breaded and fried, of course. Seafood is low in fat and calories, and a great source of highquality protein.

White fish contains less fat than any other source of animal protein, and oily fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids – the “good” fats.

Since the human body can’t make these essential fats, fish is an important dietary staple, though flaxseed oil and walnuts are also fair omega-3 sources.

Omega-3 fats have been shown to promote a healthy heart, help prevent blood clots and minimize chronic inflammation in the body. Fish richest in omega-3 oils include salmon, albacore tuna, mackerel, herring and sardines. The Environmental Working Group offers a list of the healthiest overall seafood choices, based on impact to the environment and benefit to your health. These include Dungeness crab, mussels, oysters, wild Alaskan salmon, Oregon shrimp, farmed rainbow trout and albacore tuna. Here is an elegant but easy recipe for oven-baked salmon:

Dijon-pecan-crusted Salmon ¼ cup butter, melted 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1½ tablespoons honey ¼ cup dry breadcrumbs ¼ cup finely chopped pecans 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

4 (4-ounce) salmon fillets Salt and pepper to taste 1 lemon for garnish Preheat oven to 400 F. In a small bowl, stir together butter, mustard and honey. Set aside. In another bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, pecans and parsley. Brush each salmon fillet lightly with the honey-mustard mixture and sprinkle the tops of the fillets with the breadcrumb mixture. Bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.

Season with salt and pepper and garnish with sliced lemons and fresh parsley.

Complimentary wines might include a good local sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, viognier or even a pinot noir. A light to medium-bodied red can pair well with heartier fish such as salmon and tuna, but might overpower delicate fish such as sole or halibut unless you prepare them with piquant flavors such as capers, sundried tomatoes or kalamata olives.

When you buy wine locally, ask about food pairings – you’ll often learn something new.

Here’s to the exciting, ongoing journey of food, wine and the good life. Bon appétit!

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Top comedy at Cap’s Jason Resler will headline a night of Comedy at Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 9 p.m.

Entertainment Business Journal named Resler in its Top 100 Comedians working today, ranking him among the top 50 nationwide. Clever material and strong stage presence have made Resler a crowd favorite at comedy clubs from coast to coast. He has racked up more than 320 stage appearances in the past year.

R.E. Graswich of the Sacramento Bee says Resler is “so funny he actually gets paid for it.” According to the Record Courier,

“His material has taken oneliners to the next level.” And comedian Will Durst says, “He’s sniffing the wrong kind of glue.”

Tickets are $15. Call 925-634-1025 for reservations.

Comedy time at Campanil Laugh your head off and vote for your favorite contenders at the historically hysterical San Francisco Comedy Competition at Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m.

The event is a preliminary round in the competition, featuring between 14 and 16 comedy stars of tomorrow vying for glory – and $25,000 in prize money. Former contestants include Robin Williams, Dana Carvey and Ellen DeGeneres.

The host for the evening is Will Franken, one of the Bay Area’s most innovative comic performers. Armed with what The New York Times describes as a “highly developed sense of the absurd” and what Franken calls a “one-man American version of ‘Monty Python’s Flying Circus,’” he brings

life’s inherent weirdness to the stage, poking fun at a broad range of cultural strongholds.

Tickets are $35 for Gold Circle (first three rows), $25 for adults and $22 for seniors 62 and older. No one under 18 will be admitted. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the ticket office, 604 W. Second St. (next door to the theater) Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and one hour before showtime. No service fee is charged for tickets purchased at the ticket office. To order tickets by phone, call 925-757-9500. A $2 charge (per phone order, not per ticket) is applied to phone orders. To order tickets online, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com/ events/SF_comedy_competition.htm. Internet processing fees vary by ticket price.

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ohn and Nancy Torres of Brentwood are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Marcy to Matt Bell, son of Lloyd and Beverly Bell of San Ramon. Matt and Marcy will be married April 23, 2011 in Pleasanton. The happy couple lives and works in Brentwood.

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Frances and Gino Ranalli of Brentwood celebrated 55 years of marriage in August. Frances was born in Albert Lee, Iowa and was raised in Long Beach. Gino was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He served four years in the U.S. Navy and was ported in Long Beach, where he met Frances at a dance hall.

Frances and Gino have been together ever since.

They settled in Long Beach, where they raised four children: Dan Ranalli, Diane Windich, John Ranalli and Tina Ranalli. They have been blessed with four grandchildren: Jessica, Mitchell, Michael Gino and Bianca.

Frances is a real estate agent and Gino is a service writer. Congratulations, Frances and Gino!

OBITUARY Oakley resident Dave Bauer, general manager of Ironhouse Sanitary District until his retirement in 2005, passed away at the age of 53 on Aug. 23 in Yosemite National Park.

Dave was born in Pittsburg on March 30, 1957 and resided in East County his entire life. He lived in Antioch for 30 years until moving to Oakley in 1987.

Dave was a man of many talents and hobbies and was always tinkering with something. He loved being outdoors, especially in the mountains or out on the water. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling in the RV,

spired vows, which were truly one of a kind.

The tables at the indoor reception were labeled with some of the couple’s favorite Disneyland names and places, and Disney music in the background accentuated the mood. The guest tables were black with a burst of pink, but it was the cake table that caught the eye. The table was done up with a zebra print tablecloth and satin fuchsia box supporting the square-stacked red velvet cake adorned with fuchsia cherry blossoms climbing to the top, where a Mickey and Minnie wedding cake topper stood.

Big Al the caricaturist did his magic at the reception while the wedding party posed for pictures outside. The wedding was truly a fairy tale from start to finish.

manda Nicole Bell and Jacob Michael Meadows were married June 18, 2010 in a beautiful evening ceremony held outdoors in Pleasant Hill. Pastor Larry Adams officiated.

The maid of honor was the bride’s sister Candace Bell. The bridesmaids were Miranda Bell (sister of the bride) and close friends Nicole (Churchill) Mulinex, Whitney Richards, Jenny Moore, Kaitlyn Biniasz and Lindsay Gayton. The flower girls were Andrea Bell (sister of the bride) and Shelby McDonald (niece of the groom).

The best man was Dylan Ramos; the groomsmen were Robert Woolf, Mikey Lizarraga, Jay Boffa, Alec Nadelle, Ryan Miller and Brandon Bishop (all good friends of the groom).

The ring bearer was the groom’s nephew Luke Noon. The groom’s niece and nephew’ Connor McDonald and Bailey Noon’ served as candle lighters.

Celebrating the special day were 200 family and friends.

Amanda is the daughter of Ted and Joanne Bell of Oakley. She is a 2007 graduate of Freedom High School and is a currently a nursing student at Cal

Baptist University in Riverside. She will graduate with her bachelor’s degree in nursing in the spring of 2011. The son of Michael and Rebecca Meadows of Temecula, Jacob graduated from Cal Baptist University in 2010 with a major in business.

The happy couple honeymooned in Maui and now make their home in Moreno Valley. They wish to thank all their friends and family who worked so hard to make June 18 a very special, memorable day.

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manda Jo Velasco and Hugo Rodriguez were married on June 26 at the Brentwood Golf Club. The couple, both Liberty High School graduates, met more than five years ago through work at Brentwood Ace Hardware and were engaged more than two years ago, on Amanda’s 18th birthday.

Since Amanda and Hugo love Disneyland, they held a unique Disney-themed wedding featuring a black, fuchsia and zebra print color scheme along with Gerbera daisies as the main décor. Amanda’s parents – Jodie and Jeff Larson, and Fausto and Cyndi Velasco – with help from Hugo’s parents – Antonio and Maria Rodriguez – and Amanda’s grandparents Jerry and Joann Thorpe, gave the wedding.

The wedding party consisted of best Man Louie Koeppel; groomsmen Ryan Pruitt, Casey Gallagher, John Capps and Joel McDonnel; Maid of Honor Melissa Murphy; and bridesmaids Amy Velasco, Theresa Businger, Audrey Pollock and Natasha Decker. The ceremony was held outdoors at the club’s gazebo against the backdrop of the golf course, and was officiated by Amanda’s grandfather Jerry Thorpe.

Jerry wrote the couples’ Disney-in-

country music, driving tractors and his Corvette, but most of all enjoyed spending time with friends and family.

Dave is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia Bauer of Oakley; adoring daughter, Jennifer Painter (Warren); caring sons, David Eric Bauer, Jason Bauer (Meghann), George Andelin Jr. (Kim) and Ryan Andelin (Monica). He was Papa Extraordinaire to Shelby, Jessica, David Dennis, Nicole, Samantha, Logan, Mason, Haley, Joshua and Kaylin.

Dave was a loving brother to Melanie Allen (Chris), Monica Henley (Joe), Marilyn Burk (Tim) and Chris Bauer, and was Uncle Dave to numerous nieces and nephews.

Dave was a loyal and thoughtful friend to many. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

A Celebration of Dave’s Life will be held Saturday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1360 E. Tregallas Road in Antioch.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005866-00 The name of the business (es): Home Essence Scented Filter Co. Located at: 221 Hickory Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Marty Montez and Beverly Montez, 221 Hickory Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Marty Montez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 13, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale Deputy Expires: August 13, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005881-00 The name of the business (es): Dream Team Enterprises Located at: 57 Montrose Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John Z. Jankowski, Jr., 57 Montrose Court, Brentwood, CA 94513; Kristen C. Becerra, 1237 Marina Circle, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 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: John Z. Jankowski This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 13, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: August 13, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005886-00 The name of the business (es): Alpine Adventures Located at: 3724 Otter Brook Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): David A. Northington and Suzanne M. Ford- Northington, 3724 Otter Brook Loop, Discovery Bay, CA 94505.

This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of registrant: David A. Northington This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 13, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: August 13, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005948-00 The name of the business (es): Prestige Press & Signs Located at: 325 Towne Centre Terrace In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kenneth P. Mehler, 4408 Sweetbriar Court, Concord, CA 94521.

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 Mehler This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 17, 2010 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: August 17, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006033-00 The name of the business (es): IRIS RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Located at: 2547 Cherry Hills Drive In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Iris A. Wilson, 2547 Cherry Hills Drive, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Iris A. Wilson This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 20, 2010 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: August 20, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006301-00 The name of the business (es): Victory Wire Wheels Located at: 1381 Arlington Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dennis Guinta, 1381 Arlington Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A . Signature of registrant: Dennis Guinta This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:September 2, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: September 2, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006202-00 The name of the business (es): Brentwood Press; Antioch Press; Byron Press; Discovery Bay Press; Knightsen Press; Pittsburgh Press, Oakley Press, Brentwood Yellow Pages, Welcome! Magazine; thepress.net Located at: 248 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brentwood Press & Publishing Company, 248 Oak Street, 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: 8/30/10 Signature of registrant: James Chamoures, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 30, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: August 30, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006063-00 The name of the business (es): 1800IMSTUCK TOWING & RECOVERY Located at: 2655 R. CLOVERDALE AVENUE In: CONCORD, CA 94518 Mailing: 2000 CYPRESS POINT, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): G. FERNANDES ENTERPRISES INC., 2655 R CLOVERDALE AVENUE, CONCORD, CA 94518. 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: GARY FERNANDES, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 23, 2010 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: August 23, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006432-00 The name of the business (es): PHO VIET NAM Located at: 3676 Delta Fair Boulevard In: Antioch, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sandra La and Nhung Ho, 474 Richdale Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 9/9/10. Signature of registrant: Sandra La This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: September 9, 2010 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: September 9, 2015 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006421-00 The name of the business (es): RUDY’S CUSTOM CONCRETE & STONE Located at: 8251 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rudy A. Salinas, 8251 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, CA 94513.

This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Rudy A. Salinas This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: September 9, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: September 9, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File#F-0006498-00 The name of the business (es): Prudential California Realty- Brentwood Located at: 2510 Sand Creek Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nanval, Inc., 2510 Sand Creek Road Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed aboveon: 9/13/10. Signature of registrant: Alfred E. Valverde, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: September 13, 2010 By: C. Sullivan, Deputy Expires: September 13, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006321-00 The name of the business (es): Roland Painting & Design Located at:601 Orange Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Innovative Senior Care, Inc., 601 Orange Court, 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: 9/1/10. Signature of registrant: President, Michelle Garrigan This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: September 3, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: September 3, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006517-00 The name of the business (es): Simply Fabulous Etc. Located at: 1868 Pheasant Run Terrace In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rozlynn A. Ruiz and John D. Ruiz, Sr., 1868 Pheasant Run Terrace, 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: Rozlynn A. Ruiz This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: September 14, 2010 By: B/ Basch, Deputy Expires: September 14, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006437-00 The name of the business (es): QUETZAL ADVENTURES Located at: 1201 Alderman Lane In: Brentwood, CA94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): STANLEY M. KOENIGSBERGER, 1201 Alderman Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of registrant: STANLEY M. KOENIGSBERGER This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: September 9, 2010 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: September 9, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006473-00 The name of the business (es): GOGA Handyman Services Located at: 180 Sycamore Avenue, Apartment 105 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alejandro Gonzalez R., 180 Sycamore Avenue, Apartment 105, 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: Alejandro Gonzalez R. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: September 13, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: September 13, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006512-00 The name of the business (es): 1. GENERATIONS PHOTOGRAPHY 2. JOHN D. FINK, REALTOR Located at: 1025 PACIFIC GROVE COURT In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): J.L.J. HOME & PHOTOGRAPHY, INC., 1025 PACIFIC GROVE COURT, 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: JOHN D. FINK, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: September 14, 2010 By: H. FRANKLIN, Deputy ExpiresSeptember 14, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates:September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006425-00 The name of the business (es): RUBEN’S CONCRETE Located at: 2813 Poe Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ruben D. Salinas, 2813 Poe Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 9/9/10. Signature of registrant: Ruben D. Salinas This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: September 9, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: September 9, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006518-00 The name of the business (es): TDN Photography Located at: 2396 Newport Place South In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tammy D. Nicholl, 2396 Newport Place South, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 9/14/10. Signature of registrant: Tammy D. Nicholl This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: September 14, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: September 14, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006428-00 The name of the business (es): E-Z Ink Promotions Located at: 512 Nottingham Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brandon Combs, 4835 Claret Court, Oakley, CA 94561 This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Brandon Combs This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: September 9, 2010 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: September 9, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006273-00 The name of the business (es): Master Glaze Located at: 75 Dowitcher Court In: Pittsburg, CA 94565 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Martin David Vigueras Ramirez. 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: Martin David Vigueras Ramirez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: September 1, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: September 1, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006263-00 The name of the business (es): VLR Consulting Located at: 928 Stonegate Circle In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Vincent Andrew Lattner, 928 Stonegate Circle, 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: Vince Lattner This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: September 1, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: September 1, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005889-00 The name of the business (es): KC DESIGNS Located at: 4213 Salgado Avenue In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kimberly Colunga, 4213 Salgado Avenue, 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: Kimberly Colunga This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 13, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: August 13, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kristie Martin, 597 Big Basin Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Kristie Martin FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-1478 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Kristie Martin filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.Kristie Anne Martin to Proposed Name: Kristie Anne Fountain 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: 11/8/10 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: September 3, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-194387-C Loan No. 0359512388 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/20/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: ANGELITA SOUZA AND NELSON SOUZA, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded 5/10/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0137725- 00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:10/1/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 255 HONEYSUCKLE STREET BRENTWOOD, California 94513-0000 APN #: 013-340005 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $628,574.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 8/27/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-7302727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3712715 09/10/2010, 09/17/2010, 09/24/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 10, 17, 24, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0068627 Title Order No. 10-8290829 Investor/Insurer No. 1703270814 APN No. 041- 170-043-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/04/2006. 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: STEVE L MUTI AND TERESA M MUTI, dated 12/04/2006 and recorded 12/12/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0395256-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 10/22/2010 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: 2133 EL LAGO 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 $412,269.68. 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: 09/- 22/2010 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# 3718635 09/24/2010, 10/01/2010, 10/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0068711 Title Order No. 10-8290899 Investor/Insurer No. 113103334 APN No. 037-500- 022-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/08/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: LADY L SOLIS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 11/08/2005 and recorded 11/22/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0451244- 00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 10/- 15/2010 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: 1075 WARHOL 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 $490,180.34. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/- 17/2010 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# 3713161 09/17/2010, 09/24/2010, 10/01/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 2010

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/- 14/2010 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# 3717018 09/10/2010, 09/17/2010, 09/24/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: Septemner 10, 17, 24, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1275173-11 APN: 013- 380-0128 TRA: 10-001 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx9329 REF: Arkaah, Sylvia IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED January 24, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 14, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded February 03, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006-0036926-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Sylvia Arkaah, A Married Woman As Her Sole and Separate Property, 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: 877 Larkspur Ct 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 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: $532,487.21. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. 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: September 09, 2010. (R-342339 09/24/10, 10/01/10, 10/08/10) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006055-00 The name of the business (es): Taco Tapatio Located at: 4305 Beechnut Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Juan Enrique Orozco, 4305 Beechnut Lane, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/23/10. Signature of registrant: Juan Enrique Orozco This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 23, 2010 By: C. Sullivan, Deputy Expires: August 23, 2015 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006226-00 The name of the business (es): Adaptations Located at: 16711 Marsh Creek Road, #41 In: Clayton, CA 94517 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Leslie Boyd-Jordan, 16711 Marsh Creek Road, #41, Clayton, CA 94517 and Daniel Jordan, 16711 Marsh Creek Road, #41, Clayton, CA 94517 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: Daniel Jordan This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 31, 2010 By: B. Basch, Deputy Expires: August 31, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006294-00 The name of the business (es): Four J’s Building Services Located at: 2744 Wildflower Drive In: Antioch, CA 94531, Mailing: P.O. Box 1371, Antioch, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): James Willie Hamlin, Jr., 2744 Wildflower Drive, Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 9/2/10. Signature of registrant: James Willie Hamlin, Jr. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: September 2, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: September 2, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006210-00 The name of the business (es): Diablo Dental Arts Located at: 1240 Central Boulevard, A3 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Megan Johnson, 1660 Delta Road, Knightsen, CA 94548. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Megan Johnson This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 30, 2010 By: L. Barajas, Deputy Expires: August 30, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006220-00 The name of the business (es): GT Enterprises Located at: 2210 Hoffman Lane, #B In: Byron, CA 94514, Mailing: P.O. Box 1586, Discovery Bay, CA 94505Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ginger Lee Ross, 2210 Hoffman Lane, #B, 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:Giner Lee Ross This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 31, 2010 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: August 31, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0005723-00 The name of the business (es): DEL MONTE MECHANICAL, INC. Located at: 1315 PROVENCE COURT In: ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): DEL MONTE MECHANICAL, INC., 1315 PROVENCE COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94509. 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: JACK A. DEL MONTE III This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 6, 2010 By: B. Basch, Deputy Expires: August 6, 2015 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0059628 Title Order No. 10-8242741 Investor/Insurer No. 119483484 APN No. 035-561- 014-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/01/2006. 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: KERRY ATKINSON, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 05/01/2006 and recorded 05/09/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0145420-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 10/- 08/2010 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: 1470 GAMAY CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $486,664.58. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015005783 Title Order No.: 100355650 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/27/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/02/- 2006 as Instrument No. 20060244242-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: LEONA GREGOIRE, 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: 10/07/2010 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: 822 MICKELSEN CT, BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA 94513 APN#: 013290-013-5 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 $496,658.79. 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: 09/11/- 2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3713507 09/17/2010, 09/- 24/2010, 10/01/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 2010

Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 9/3/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only.

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

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645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only.

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

ASAP# 3716658 09/- 17/2010, 09/24/2010, 10/01/2010 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0063244 Title Order No. 10-8264805 Investor/Insurer No. 1700303673 APN No. 018- 520-046-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/08/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JOHN J COLOMBANA AND MELISSA K COLOMBANA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, dated 11/08/- 2005 and recorded 11/17/05, as Instrument No. 20050445145-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 10/- 08/2010 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: 2540 ALBERTINE LANE, 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 $466,595.38. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.

Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

DATED: 09/- 05/2010 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# 3696680 09/10/2010, 09/17/2010, 09/24/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 10, 17, 24, 2010

designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 309 WILDBERRY LANE, 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 $346,724.92. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/- 18/2010 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# 3714725 09/24/2010, 10/01/2010, 10/08/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010

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: 602 PIPPO AVE, BRENTWOOD, CA, 945131428. 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 $336,812.50. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/- 24/2010 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# 3721146 09/24/2010, 10/01/2010, 10/08/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF JUDITH L. LaCASSE Law Offices of PASSALACQUA, MAZZONI, GLADDEN, LOPEZ & MARAVIGLIA, LLP 1201 Vine Street, Suite 200, P.O. Box 455, Healdsburg, CA 954480455 Telephone (707) 433-3363 Facsimile (707) 433-3606 MARK L. GLADDEN State Bar No. 65934 Attorneys for CLIFFORD J. LaCASSE, Trustor SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA In the Matter of THE CLIFFORD J. and JUDITH L. LaCASSE 2000 TRUST (Dated November 13, 2000) JUDITH L. LaCASSE Deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF JUDITH L. LaCASSE Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named Decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court, County of Contra Costa, 725 Court Street, P.O. Box 911, Martinez, CA 94553, and mail or deliver a copy to CLIFFORD J. LaCASSE, as Trustee of THE CLIFFORD J. and JUDITH L. LaCASSE 2000 TRUST (Dated November 13, 2000), wherein the decedent was a Trustor, at PASSALACQUA, MAZZONI, GLADDEN, LOPEZ & MARAVIGLIA, LLP, 1201 Vine Street, Suite 200, P.O. Box 455, Healdsburg, California 95448- 0455, within the later of four (4) months after the date of the first publication of notice to creditors or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, thirty (30) days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Section 19103 of the Probate Code.

A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return recept requested.

DATED: September 8, 2010 PASSALACQUA, MAZZONI, GLADDEN, LOPEZ & MARAVIGLIA, LLP _______________ ___________ By: MARK L. GLADDEN, Attorney for CLIFFORD J. LaCLASSE, Trustee Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0069786 Title Order No. 10-8295077 Investor/Insurer No. 1704025091 APN No. 037- 510-028-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/16/2007. 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: ALBERTO CRUZ AND CLAUDIA CRUZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 05/16/2007 and recorded 05/22/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0149370-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 10/22/2010 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: 123 VELLA CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $478,125.04. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/- 24/2010 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# 3723691 09/24/2010, 10/01/2010, 10/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0070217 Title Order No. 10-8297718 Investor/Insurer No. 1701410833 APN No. 033- 280-020-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/14/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: MICHAEL A. GORDON AND JENNIFER M. GORDON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 04/14/2006 and recorded 04/21/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0124280-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 10/22/2010 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: 2049 MEADOWLARK LANE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $489,521.54. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.

Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

DATED: 09/- 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# 3725669 09/24/2010, 10/01/2010, 10/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015005081 Title Order No.: 100326105 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/06/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/15/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0190325-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of

CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MARIE E. TOCCHINI, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States).

DATE OF SALE: 09/30/2010 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: 1125 BURGHLEY LN, BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA 94513 APN#: 010-790-0359 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 $597,758.05. 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: 08/30/- 2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 6617800 ASAP# 3712946 09/10/2010, 09/17/2010, 09/24/2010 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 10, 17, 24, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-08-209650-CL Order # 3906739 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/1/2007. 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): DONALD KALILIKANE, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 6/8/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 016717100 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/7/2010 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: $751,307.90 The purported property address is: 1901 ROSIE LN BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 019-050-068-6 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124. Pursuant to California Civil

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-259941-ED Order # 090180761-CA-DCI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/16/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): RUBEN OLIVAREZ AND ROSALBA OLIVAREA, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 12/30/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0500340-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/7/2010 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: $756,005.94 The purported property address is: 2341 DEMARTINI LN BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 019-050052-0 019-050-052 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 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 8/31/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0068058 Title Order No. 10-8288180 Investor/Insurer No. 1699688728 APN No. 012- 270-018-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/23/2005. 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: JON M ERICKSON AND CHRISTINA A ERICKSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 08/23/2005 and recorded 09/22/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0362222-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 10/22/2010 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.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-242775-C Loan No. 0307706666 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/2/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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: RENEE ELLSWORTH AND JEFFERY F ELLSWORTH, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded 5/9/2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0145352-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:10/1/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 2000 RESEDA WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94509 APN #: 075- 241-013-4 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $473,979.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 9/1/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3697188 09/- 10/2010, 09/17/2010, 09/24/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: September 10, 17, 24, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0069869 Title Order No. 10-8295146 Investor/Insurer No. 1704662904 APN No. 012- 191-015-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/24/2007. 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: JEFFREY PARKS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 08/24/2007 and recorded 08/29/- 07, as Instrument No. 2007- 0246052-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 10/22/2010 at 10:00AM, 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 No. 09-0048719 Title Order No. 09-8146595 Investor/Insurer No. 171208340 APN No. 034-160- 094-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/19/2007. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: RIZALYN S PARICA AND RONALD R MAYODONG, dated 06/19/2007 and recorded 06/22/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0181499, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 10/- 08/2010 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: 15 RED BARN 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 $569,407.19. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 16/2009 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# 3716475 09/10/2010, 09/17/2010, 09/24/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 10, 17, 24, 2010

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 243627CA Loan No. 0016181430 Title Order No. 474394YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10-12-2006. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10-01- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11-02-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-035267100 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: MARIA J TOPACIO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, FIRST GUARANTY FINANCIAL CORPORATION.,IT’S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 26, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF 5430, FILED AUGUST 13, 1985, IN MAP BOOK 292, PAGE 22, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR AFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500- ) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID GAS, OIL, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS OR CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500- ) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS OR ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500- ) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $624,204.63(estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 413 CLARA COURT BAY POINT, CA 94565 APN Number: 098-461- 026 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”. DATE: 09-10- 2010 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55.CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 730-2727 or www.fidelityasap. com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3722109 09/10/- 2010, 09/17/2010, 09/24/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: September 10, 17, 24, 2010

SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 725 COURT STREET, (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET) MARTINEZ CALIFORNIA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 135 FRANCIS 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 time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $284,810.38. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. CALIFORNIA DECLARATION I, John Kennerty, of American’s Servicing Company (“Mortgage Loan Servicer”), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Servicer has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying Notice of Sale is filed. AND/OR The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Dated: 07/03/- 2009 FOR SALES INFORMATION: Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (714)730-2727 CALWESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION 525 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 22004 EL CAJON CA 92022-9004 Dated: September 20, 2010 CAL- WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION By: Authorized Signature ASAP# 3719991 09/- 24/2010, 10/01/2010, 10/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010

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: $282,020.70. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. This California Declaration is made pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 and is to be included with the Notice of Sale.

I, Jaimee Gonzales, of Wachovia Mortgage, FSB (‘ Mortgage Loan Servicer’ ), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Servicer has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying notice of sale is filed AND The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 7/22/09 Name of Signor: Jaimee Gonzales Title and/ or Position: Vice President. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: September 14, 2010. (R-343398 09/24/10, 10/01/10, 10/08/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010

las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede m·s cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentaciÛn, pida al secretario de la corte que le dÈ un formulario de exenciÛn de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podr· quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin m·s advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisiÛn a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniÈndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperaciÛn de $10,000 Û m·s de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesiÛn de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direcciÛn de la corte es): CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 725 Court Street, Martinez, California 94553 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direcciÛn y el n˙mero de telÈfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Law Offices of Glenn H. Wechsler, 1655 N. Main Street, #230, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 274-0200 DATE (Fecha): July 30, 2010 Clerk, by (Secretario): M. RIGGS, Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2010

2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. CALIFORNIA DECLARATION I, John Kennerty, of America’s Servicing Company (:”Mortgage Loan Servicer”), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Servicer has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying Notice of Sale is filed. And/Or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Date 07/03/09FOR SALES INFORMATION: Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (714)7302727 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION 525 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 22004 EL CAJON CA 92022-9004 Dated: September 03, 2010 CAL- WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION By: Authorized Signature S/ Authorized ASAP# 3730086 09/17/2010, 09/24/2010, 10/01/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 2010

derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direcciÛn de la corte es): CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 725 Court Street, Martinez, California 94553 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direcciÛn y el n˙mero de telÈfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Law Offices of Glenn H. Wechsler, 1655 N. Main Street, #230, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 274-0200 DATE (Fecha): July 2, 2010 Clerk, by (Secretario): D. Wagner, Deputy (Adjunto)NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015005994 Title Order No.: 100366102 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/05/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/11/- 2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0167758-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: CATHY A. RODGERS, 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: 10/14/2010 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: 984 WEST CYPRESS ROAD, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035- 351-008 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 $359,428.60. 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: 09/19/- 2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3725703 09/24/2010, 10/- 01/2010, 10/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010

SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN THE UPPER 500 FEET THEREOF FOR SUCH PURPOSES. AS RESERVED IN THAT CERTAIN GRANT DEED FROM E.F. MILLERICK; MAE MILLER AND MARVIN R. CHALFANT, RECORDED JUNE 4, 1986, IN BOOK 12920, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 773, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10 Vitruvius 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 time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $516,081.14. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2.

The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. Chase Home Finance LLC Name: Ann Thorn Title: First Vice President For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: August 31, 2010. (R-340798 09/17/10, 09/24/- 10, 10/01/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 035-611-004-9 Trustee Sale No. 1285324-10 LOAN NO: XXXXXX9684 TRA:19-020 REF: FRAZIER, STEVEN UNVER Property Address: 135 FRANCIS COURT, OAKLEY CA 94561 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 18, 2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On October 14, 2010, at 10:00am, CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 28, 2004, as Inst. No. 2004- 0412575-00, in book XXX, page XXX, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: STEVEN W FRAZIER, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1284801-02 APN: 035- 290-022-9 TRA: 19020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx9231 REF: Guzman, Martin IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 05, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 14, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded July 08, 2005, as Inst. No. 20050251359-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Martin Guzman and Lupe Guzman, Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1190 Mills Pl Oakley CA 945612050 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

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (N˙mero del Caso): C10-02321 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): SHARRON JONES, AG DOCUMENTATION SERVICES, AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. and DOES 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO EST’c1 DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2006 SECURITIZED ASSET-BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2006-WM4 MORTGAGE PASS- THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIED 2006-WM4 NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/- selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/- selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.°AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dÌas, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versiÛn. Lea la informaciÛn a continuaciÛn. Tiene 30 D’cdAS DE CALENDARIO despuÈs de que le entreguen esta citaciÛn y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefÛnica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y m·s informaciÛn en el Centro de Ayuda de

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 037-123-011 Trustee Sale No. 1256243-10 LOAN NO: XXXXXX8282 TRA:19020 REF: LEWIS, RONNIE UNINS Property Address: 5190 MARTIN STREET, OAKLEY CA 94561 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED September 24, 2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On October 07, 2010, at 10:00am, CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded September 30, 2003, as Inst. No. 2003- 0487736-00, in book XX, page XX, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: RONNIE D. LEWIS AND APRIL C. LEWIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 725 COURT STREET, (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET) MARTINEZ CALIFORNIA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5190 MARTIN STREET OAKLEY CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $84,075.71.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded.

The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (N˙mero del Caso): C10-01996 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ZELIMIR DABELICH; ELIZABETH H. DABELICH; DAVID D. DABELICH; HEAVEN BY THE RIVER RESIDENTIAL LAND TRUST; ELISABETH GOSCH, AS TRUSTEE OF THE HEAVEN BY THE RIVER RESIDENTIAL LAND TRUST; SCME MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC., MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SCME MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC.; AND DOES 1 through 20, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO EST’c1 DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200618 NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/- selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/- selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.°AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dÌas, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versiÛn. Lea la informaciÛn a continuaciÛn. Tiene 30 D’cdAS DE CALENDARIO despuÈs de que le entreguen esta citaciÛn y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefÛnica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y m·s informaciÛn en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede m·s cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentaciÛn, pida al secretario de la corte que le dÈ un formulario de exenciÛn de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podr· quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin m·s advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisiÛn a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniÈndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperaciÛn de $10,000 Û m·s de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesiÛn de arbitraje en un caso de

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1236563-02 APN: 033- 430-053 TRA: 19029 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx7305 REF: Ward, Jason IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 08, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 07, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal- Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 15, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005- 0480920-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Jason T Ward and Sarah Myshell Ward Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’ s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOT 53, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8678, FILED FEBRUARY 23, 2005, IN MAP BOOK 475, PAGE 50, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING: ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: NGA LY TO, 5041 SANTA RITA ROAD, RICHMOND, CA 94803 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: NGA LY TO FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: N10-1511 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: NGA LY TO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. ALEXIS PHONGPHOUMY to Proposed Name: ALEXIS LY TO 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: 11/15/10 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS b. Notice to biological father is waived by order of the court. Petitioner is to bring the birth certificate to the hearing. Date: September 8, 2010 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006193-00 The name of the business (es): Skin Fitness Located at: 960 Orchid Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kelly Terry, 960 Orchid 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: Kelly Terry This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 30, 2010 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: August 30, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1260150-11 APN: 037- 342-023 TRA: 19020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx7712 REF: Thoresen, Carole IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED August 24, 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. On October 14, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 31, 2004, as Inst. No. 2004-0337403-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Carole J Thoresen, An Unmarried Woman, 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: 270 Merlot Ln Oakley CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $312,786.87. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. 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: September 08, 2010. (R-342259 09/24/10, 10/01/10, 10/08/10) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010

of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: CONDOMINIUM UNIT NO. 24 IN PARKRIDGE ,CONDOMINIUMS, CONSISTING OF THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE CITY OF ANTIOCH, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BEING A PORTION OF SUBDIVISION 5234, FILED FEBRUARY 28, 1979, MAP BOOK 222, PAGE 31, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS PARCEL A: UNIT NO. 24 AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN CONDOMINIUM PLAN HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE ‘’PLAN’’ AND SHOWN AS EXHIBIT A’’ OF THE COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED JUNE 8, 1979 IN BOOK 9390, PAGE 647, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS EXCEPTING AND RESERVING, HOWEVER, THE FOLLOWING: 1.

ANY PORTION OF THE COMMON AREA LYING WITHIN SAID UNIT; AND 2.

EASEMENTS THROUGH SAID UNIT APPURTENANT TO THE COMMON AREA AND ALL OTHER UNITS FOR SUPPORT AND REPAIR OF THE COMMON AREA AND ALL OTHER UNITS. PARCEL B: TOGETHER WITH THE FOLLOWING APPURTENANT EASEMENTS: 1. NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR SUPPORT OF SAID PARCEL A THROUGH THE COMMON AREA AND FOR REPAIR OF SAID PARCEL A THROUGH ALL OTHER UNITS AND THROUGH THE COMMON AREA; AND 2. AN EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO USE PARKING STALL NO. C-24 AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. 3. AN EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO USE THE ADJACENT BALCONY AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. EXCEPTING AND RESERVING, HOWEVER, THE NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AS PARCEL D. PARCEL C: AN UNDIVIDED 2.23286% INTEREST AS TENANT-IN- COMMON IN AND TO THE COMMON AREA, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. EXCEPTING AND RESERVING, HOWEVER, THE FOLLOWING: 1. THE NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO ALL UNITS FOR SUPPORT AND REPAIR OF THE COMMON AREA AND OTHER UNITS. 2. EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO THE OTHER UNITS FOR USE OF PARKING STALLS NOT GRANTED HEREIN, FOR USE OF THE OTHER UNITS AND/OR THE HOMEOWNERS- ASSOCIATION, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN, AND THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF THE BOARD TO CONTROL OR LICENSE THE USE OF PARKING STALLS NOT ASSIGNED OR GRANTED BY THE DECLARANT. 3. EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO THE OTHER UNITS FOR USE OF PATIOS OR BALCONIES NOT GRANTED HEREIN. PARCEL D:TOGETHER WITH NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS APPURTENANT TO THE COMMON AREA THROUGH EACH UNIT AND PARKING SPACE FOR SUPPORT AND REPAIR OF THE COMMON AREA AND OTHER UNITS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $217,057.81(estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2410 SUNNY LANE #24 ANTIOCH, CA 94509 APN Number: 074-430-028 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”. DATE: 09-10-2010 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 730-2727 or www.fidelityasap. com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3721532 09/10/- 2010, 09/17/2010, 09/24/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: September 10, 17, 24, 2010

the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale Trustor: MELISSA BARROS, A SINGLE WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 10/22/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0405355-00 in book ---, page -- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 10/7/2010 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA (County Courthouse) Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $294,073.60 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1311 Marie AveAntioch, CA 94509 A.P.N.: 065-161-020 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 9/3/2010 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 960-8299 ________________ ___________Robin Pape, Trustee Sale Assistant Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 2010

The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52. CALIFORNIA DECLARATION I, John Kennerty, of America’s Servicing Company (“Mortgage Loan Servicer”), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Servicer has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying Notice of Sale is filed. AND/OR The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Dated and Place 07/03/2009 FOR SALES INFORMATION: Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (714)7302727 CAL- WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION 525 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 22004 EL CAJON CA 92022-9004 Dated: September 20, 2010 CAL- WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION By: -- Authorized Signature ASAP# 3711167 09/ 24/2010, 10/01/2010, 10/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010

Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4723 LA VISTA DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 041-240- 006 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”. DATE: 09-14- 2010 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 730-2727 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com Deborah Brignac CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT ASAP# 3734619 09/24/2010, 10/- 01/2010, 10/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-250276-C Loan No. 0307708361 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/12/2006. 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: MIGUEL A. CEJA, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded 5/- 24/2006 as Instrument No. 20060164389-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:10/15/- 2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 1316 WALNUT MEADOWS DR OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 037-371-003-7 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $441,534.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 9/17/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3731174 09/24/2010, 10/01/2010, 10/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1271007-11 APN: 035- 430-0188 TRA: 19-020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx2296 REF: Martin, Van IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED January 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. On September 30, 2010, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded January 31, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007-0029925-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by: Van Martin, 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: 58 Zinfandel Ct Oakley CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $341,467.23. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in civil code ‘a7 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does apply to this notice of sale. 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: September 08, 2010.

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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: 09-07-2010 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55.CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3724410 09/17/2010, 09/24/2010, 10/01/2010 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100169805526 Title Order No.: 100322571 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/14/- 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/20/- 2004 as Instrument No. 20040402202-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: LAURIER COTE, 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: 10/14/- 2010 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: 10 MALICOAT COURT, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 033-060-0065 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 $441,494.32. 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: 09/18/- 2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3723824 09/24/2010, 10/- 01/2010, 10/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477’ Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0009231-00 The name of the business (es): Ortega’s Yard Maintenance Located at: 828 South Estates Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Celia Ortega, 828 South Estates 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: 12/29/08 Signature of registrant: Celia Ortega This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: August 25, 2010 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: August 25, 2015 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 241182CA Loan No. 0634184691 Title Order No. 369017 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09-16-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10-01- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10-12-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-039109200 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: ISABEL J. DEOLLOS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP., IT’S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2009-01587 Loan No.: 34101832 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/15/2004. 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 a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 1286490-10 LOAN NO: XXXXXX9434 TRA:19006 REF: TABAL, MARCELA APN: 041-280-014-6 RAD 82591158 Property Address: 19 CONNIE COURT, OAKLEY CA 94561 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 31, 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 On October 14, 2010, at 10:00am, CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded April 07, 2008, as Inst. No. 2008- 0073847-00, in book XX, page XX, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: MARCELA TABAL, A MARRIED PERSON WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 725 COURT STREET, (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET) MARTINEZ CALIFORNIA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 19 CONNIE COURT OAKLEY CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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: $355,390.36. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 742697CA Loan No. 0022469183 Title Order No. 100343534CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04-25-2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10-15- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05-01-2007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007-0127695- 00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: MICHAEL D BUSTOS AND TRISHA A BUSTOS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, CMG MORTGAGE, INC., IT’S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.

Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 6, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7831, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON AUGUST 30, 1994 IN BOOK 375 OF MAPS AT PAGE(S) 20. EXCEPTING FROM A PORTION OF SAID LAND: AN UNDIVIDED ‘bd INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM PHILLIP DAVID AREZZI, ET UX, RECORDED DECEMBER 18, 1980, BOOK 10136, PAGE 135, OFFICIAL RECORDS. EXCEPTING FROM THE REMAINING PORTION OF SAID LAND: ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS, NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PART OR PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’) 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 (500’) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF; BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHTS WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LANDS WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM ROY G. LUCCHESI, ET AL, RECORDED JULY 12, 1989, BOOK 15191, PAGE 955, OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND IN THE DEED FROM ROY G. LUCCHESI, ET AL, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 1989, BOOK 15337, PAGE 440, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $616,042.56(estimated)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 429436CA Loan No. 5302521454 Title Order No. 602115745 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-16-2003. 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 10-08- 2010 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05-27-2003, Book , Page , Instrument 2003-0244308- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: JASON R TAYLOR AND KIMBERLY T TAYLOR, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC., IT’S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 414, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8164, FILED NOVEMBER 24, 1998, MAP BOOK 404, PAGE 46, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: AN UNDIVIDED 1/- 2 INTEREST IN AND TO ALL GAS, OIL, ASPHALTUM OR OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERALS IN AND UNDER THE LAND HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED WITH THE RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS THERETO AND THEREFROM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE EXTRACTION THEREOF, WITH THE RIGHT TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE PIPE LINES, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTRACTING SAID SUBSTANCES OR ANY OF THEM, SAID SUBSTANCES AND RIGHTS HAVING BEEN HERETOFORE CONVEYED BY DEED RECORDED AUGUST 6, 1963, IN BOOK 4423, PAGES 154, 167 AND 170, OFFICIAL RECORDS. ALL RIGHTS IN OR TO THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR TO THE LAND BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE PROPERTY TO A DEPTH OF 500 FEET MEASURED VERTICALLY FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED

BY QUITCLAIM RECORDED OCTOBER 19, 1989, IN BOOK 15407, PAGE 277, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $331,847.76 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 5410 NAVAJO COURT ANTIOCH, CA 94531 APN Number: 055-460- 008

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-348740-BM Order # 100155107-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/14/2006. 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): RACHEL L. HUDDLESTON, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 9/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0299706- 00 in book, page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/- 30/2010 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: $492,782.08 The purported property address is: 1270 FETZER LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037-420-015-2 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 Cenlar, FSB 425 Phillips Blvd Ewing NJ 08618. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 8/- 23/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only.

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

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JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (Original Lender) and HSBC BANK USA, 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: 5305 PINE STREET, OAKLEY, CA 94561.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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: $636,419.79 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. CONDITION OF SALE: The successful bidder will be required to pay county documentary transfer tax, any city tax, and any other applicable taxes or fees (including, but not limited to, the fee for recording Preliminary Change of Ownership report) to the auctioneer at the time of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 9/23/2010 Housekey Financial Corporation P.O. Box 60145 City of Industry, CA 91716 For Sale Information: 714-730- 2727, www. fidelityasap.com or www.priorityposting.com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 Jesus Contreras, Trustee Sales Officer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3738591 09/24/2010, 10/- 01/2010, 10/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010

obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $330,945.00 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right.

The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. DATE: September 24, 2010 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05000624-10-1 . 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary’s agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k)(3) declares that it has not obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does apply to this notice of sale. Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3726021 09/24/2010, 10/- 01/2010, 10/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010

frame set forth in California Civil Code 2923.54 does not apply or California Civil Code 2923.54 does not cover this loan.

Dated: 9/- 24/2010 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By JEAN GREAGOR, 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# 3710241 09/24/2010, 10/01/2010, 10/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010

No. 033- 380-041-5 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 Chase Home Finance LLC 800 Brooksedge Boulevard Westerville OH 43081 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 .

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 9/15/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only.

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

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

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 9/20/2010 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only.

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

ASAP# 3710365 09/- 24/2010, 10/01/2010, 10/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0069175 Title Order No. 10-8293348 Investor/Insurer No. 1701523849 APN No. 035- 474-003-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: BOBBI LU HOFFMAN, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 05/24/2006 and recorded 01/18/07, as Instrument No. 2007- 0016426-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 10/22/2010 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: 79 MARYANNE 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 $325,584.90. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/- 23/2010 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# 3725138 09/24/2010, 10/01/2010, 10/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0069935 Title Order No. 10-8295200 Investor/Insurer No. 1700309111 APN No. 032- 240-004-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/02/2005. 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: JIM G PRICE AND SHARON K PRICE, dated 11/02/- 2005 and recorded 11/15/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0441797-00, in

Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 10/- 22/2010 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: 4580 SANDMOUND BOULEVARD, 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 $409,770.78. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.

Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

DATED: 09/- 19/2010 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# 3717303 09/24/2010, 10/01/2010, 10/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. CA-10-1699- JC Title Order No. 100353920-CA- LMI APN 034360-070 The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to CA CIV. CODE 2923.53 that is current and valid as of the date that the Notice of Trustee’s Sale was filed or given. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/9/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/14/2010 at 10:00 AM, Housekey Financial Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/13/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0128714- 00, in Book xxx, Page xxx of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: ARTHUR J BARAJAS AND MARIE M BARAJAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. CA05000624- 101 . Loan No. 0146167259 Title Order No. 55013563 APN 037- 460-054 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED August 23, 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 October 20, 2010, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, MTC FINANCIAL Inc., dba Trustee Corps, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on August 30, 2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0247552-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA , executed by: RYAN ROBERT FERGUSON, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, in favor of SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1116 JORDAN LANE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made 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 theron, 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FWA- 97024 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/17/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 15, 2010, 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: TONY REYNOSO AND MARISELA REYNOSO, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustors, recorded on 8/25/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0321452- 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, all 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. 037-261-005-5 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 1709 CHANDON WAY, 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 $362,163.20. 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. The mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption and said order is current and valid as of the date of the Notice and the time

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100169805672 Title Order No.: 100322965 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/21/- 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/30/- 2005 as Instrument No. 20050108235-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: LAKSMI ESPANA-WILSON AND MANUEL ESPANA, 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: 10/14/2010 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: 1720 PINE STREET, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-552-0933 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 $357,173.95. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap. com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 09/19/- 2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3725792 09/24/2010, 10/- 01/2010, 10/08/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 24, October 1, 8, 2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-367038-RM Order # 4468451 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/9/2005. 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): CINDI CORD AND MIZELL CORD, WIFE & HUSBAND Recorded: 12/- 21/2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0488590-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/7/2010 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: $467,848.29 The purported property address is: 4648 BIG BEAR RD OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-368088-VF Order # 100373684-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/3/2006. 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): WILLIAM HALGAS AND ROBIN S HALGAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 5/10/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0147017-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/14/2010 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: $352,021.46 The purported property address is: 801 WALNUT DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035-403-011 035-403-011-6 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 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 no-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0028712 Title Order No. 09-8084948 Investor/Insurer No. 121738743 APN No. 037-490- 078-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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: MIR NOORY, dated 07/13/2006 and recorded 07/21/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0230695-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 10/15/2010 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: 22 CRANE COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 945611694. 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 $594,893.70. 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: 06/- 06/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3722912 09/17/2010, 09/24/2010, 10/01/2010 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: September 17, 24, October 1, 2010

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CALENDAR LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

Events Friday, Sept. 24 EDYSL Impact Golf Tournament The EDYSL Impact Golf Tournament features raffles and a silent auction. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.; shotgun start at 1 p.m. The $100 admission includes dinner; dinner costs $35 for non-golfers. Hole sponsorships are available starting at $300. For more information, call 925-640-4672 or e-mail president@edysl. net.

Delta Jazz Trio The Delta Jazz Trio performs on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Scottie’s Shutters Brasserie, a French-American restaurant on Sunset Road at Elkins Way in Brentwood. For more information, call 925516-4131 or visit www.shuttersbrasserie.com or www.deltajazztrio.com.

Saturday, Sept. 25 ‘Strides’ Walk for Diabetes The Brentwood Lions Club and Sutter Delta Medical Center hold a “Strides” Walk for Diabetes Awareness at 8 a.m. The walk begins at Creekside Park on Claremont Drive follows Marsh Creek to Veterans Park on Balfour Road and returns to Creekside Park. For more information, call 925-642-2825.

Sunday, Sept. 26 On-track Safe Teen Driving Teens 14-18 accompanied by an adult can use the track and pit areas of the Altamont Motorsports Park in Tracy at 11 a.m. Proof of age is required; a driving permit is not. Food and beverages are provided at this free event.

For more information, call 209-601-6523, 209607-5800 or e-mail letsdrivesafe@yahoo.com.

Car Show Fundraiser Richard Pagano hosts a car show from 8 a.m.3 p.m. at 2317 Buchanan Road in Antioch.

The event features music, food, cars and lots of fun. Proceeds benefit the Antioch Youth Intervention Network. For more information, call 925-237-1467.

Monday, Sept. 27 Festa d’Italia Car Show The show is held from 4-8 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. Show car registration of $30 includes two dinners. Proceeds support local high school scholarships, the Youth Groups Formation Program and Children’s Hospital in Oakland. For more information, call 925-634-9975.

Antioch Community Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive at the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 1020 E. Tregallas Road. To make reservations or for more information, call 800-733-2767.

Tuesday, Sept. 28 Bunco Bash The Antioch Historical Society, 1500 W. Fourth St., hosts a bunco event at 7 p.m. The $15 admission includes bunco, cash prizes and refreshments. For more information, call 925757-5904 or 925-757-5618.

Sign-ups AARP Tax Aide Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed in Brentwood, Antioch and Pittsburg to assist senior and low-income clients with free tax preparation for one day

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per week during tax season. Training will be provided. For more information, call 925-6345037 or e-mail ginny.dembner@yahoo.com.

All Out Sports League The All Out Sports League Youth Basketball & Cheer is accepting sign-ups for boys and girls 4-14. For more information, call 510-282-4986 or e-mail www.alloutsportsleague.com.

SeaWolves Swimming & Water Polo To register for the SeaWolves fall swim and junior water polo teams, visit www. brentwoodseawolves.com. Discounts are available for early registration and payment.

nar for seniors 60 and older Monday, Oct. 4 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Seminars will also be held Nov. 8 and Dec. 6. For more information, call 925777-9577.

Charity Roundup Charity Roundup is held Saturday, Oct. 2 from 5:30 p.m.-midnight in the barn at Roddy Ranch. The $45 admission includes dinner, an auction and dancing to live music by the California Cowboys. All proceeds go to Delta Advocacy Foundation’s support of local charities. For more information, e-mail: delta_advocacy@comcast.net.

Cash for Candy

Licensed massage therapists, energy workers and healers are invited to volunteer to provide gentle, compassionate care to hospice patients. Call 925-887-5678 and ask for the Volunteer Department or e-mail volunteers@ hospiceeastbay.org.

Trick-or-treaters can bring their excess unopened Halloween candy to Dr. Tracy Benhamou at Oak Street Family Dental, 62 Oak St. in Brentwood, on Tuesday, Nov. 2 from 1-4 p.m. – and receive $1 per pound. The candy will be shipped to our troops overseas.

For more information, call 925-634-9237 or visit www.oakstreetfamilydental.com.

Fall Swim Program

Liberty High School Reunion

The Brentwood SeaWolves Fall Swim Program has taken the plunge at the Heritage High School pool. The program is designed to instruct and refine swimming techniques for competition and improve conditioning. Space is limited. For information, call 925-240-7444 or visit www. brentwoodseawolves.com.

The Class of 1990 celebrates its 20-year reunion Oct. 9 at the Walnut Creek Marriott.

Are you a classmate and want to join the fun?

Registration and ticket sales are conducted online only, at www.libertyunionclassof1990. com. For more information, e-mail shark_ lover2003@yahoo.com or ilive2explore@ gmail.com.

Nor Cal Softball Tryouts

Little Gym Halloween Party

Nor Cal Softball is holding tryouts for players 15-18 for its fall 2010 and summer 2011 seasons. For more information, call 925-5845979, e-mail dan9gom@aol.com or visit www. eteamz.com/norcalsoftball1.

The Little Gym of Brentwood, 3850 Balfour Road, Suite K, throws a Halloween bash for kids 1-8 on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 6-8 p.m.

(5-6 p.m. for members only), featuring fun activities and a kid-friendly haunted house.

Admission is $5 and space is limited. For reservations, call 925 634-0034.

Hospice of the East Bay

On the Horizon HALO Charity Golf Tournament The Homeless Animals’ Lifeline Organization (HALO) holds its tournament on Friday, Oct. 1 at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Event Center in Antioch. The nonprofit HALO is run by volunteers; all dogs and cats are lovingly cared for in foster homes. For more information, call 925-473-4642 or e-mail contacthalo@yahoo. com.

Oktoberfest The Byron Delta Lions celebrate Oktoberfest, featuring a Bavarian dinner, on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 5-9 p.m. at the DeLuna Ranch.

Admission is $25 by advance ticket sales only.

Proceeds go to Lion Foundation Charities.

Come for the fun, good food, friendship and entertainment. For more information, call 925-634-5289.

The Samantha Invitational The Samantha Invitational is held Saturday, Oct. 2 at Shadow Lakes Golf Course. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Stepping Stones of Hope, which helps people cope with the loss of a loved one. For more information, visit www.samanthainvitational.com.

American Legion Craft Boutique The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors its annual Craft Boutique on Saturday, Oct. 2 at Veterans Hall, 737 First St. in Brentwood.

Vendors are needed. The $1 admission benefits three local high school girls chosen for the California State Leadership Conference.

For more information, call 925-634-2439.

Protect Your Retirement Nest Egg Eskaton Brentwood Lodge, 450 John Muir Parkway, sponsors a free informational semi-

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Ongoing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group The Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets the second Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St. The group is open to those caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. No membership dues or reservations are needed. For more information, call 925-513-7710.

Cancer Support Group This free support group for people with cancer meets Mondays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Sutter Delta Medical Center, 3901 Lone Tree Way. For more information, call 925-933-0107.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m., Kaiser Hospital Deer Valley in Antioch holds a 12step program for those who are overweight, underweight or obsessed with food or body size and would like to maintain a healthy weight. For more information, call 925-5167798 or 925-513-3015.

Tonight!

Novel Knitters & Crochet with Chris Learn to use leftover yarn from the library books “Knitters Stash” and “Oddball Knitting”

by Barbara Albright. The group meets the third Saturday of the month from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the Antioch Library, 501 E. 18th St. For more information, call 925-757-9224.

CELTIC MUSIC WITH “TEMPEST”FRIDAY, SEPT 24, 8pm HIGH-ENERGY CELTIC ROCK & CELTIC FOLK BALLADS 400 G STREET, ANTIOCH, CA. 94509 (925-755-4487)

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