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by Rick Lemyre Staff Writer

Fire engines rolling down First Street with sirens blaring and lights flashing are nothing new for downtown Brentwood, but they’re usually headed out, not in. Last weekend, however, it went the other way, as Engine 54 arrived accompanied by a caravan of flag-flying motorcycles.

The occasion was the annual Firefighter of the Year ceremonies presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789 at Veterans Hall, right next to Station 54. Aboard, wearing a dress uniform instead of his usual turnouts, was Firefighter of the Year Capt. Craig Auzenne, getting a code-three escort to the event.

“It feels great,” Auzenne said. “Everything was already way good, but when we pulled

up here, it was overwhelming.

It’s quite an honor.”

Also honored at the event was Battalion Chief Jake Gonzalez, the VFW’s ECCFPD Manager of the Year. Gonzalez was unable to attend the event, so Fire Chief Hugh Henderson stood in for him. “Jake would definitely be honored” at getting the award, Henderson said. “It’s well-deserved. He’s got 20-plus years serving the community.

He knows this business and he knows the community.”

Henderson added that both men would be on hand to be honored again at the ECCFPD board meeting on Nov. 7.

VFW Commander Steve Todd organized the event for the second straight year after several years with no honors. “I want to make it special for these guys, as see Firefighters page 3A

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Firefighter of the Year Capt. Craig Auzenne along with wife Sharon and son Jack, 7, stand by ECCFPD Engine 54 during a dinner in Auzenne’s honor last weekend. Battalion Chief Jake Gonzalez was also honored, but unable to attend.

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Big-box retailers on council agenda

by Rick Lemyre Staff Writer

Brentwood might not have received any applications from big-box stores to set up shop in the city, but officials and residents plan to be ready if and when it happens.

The City Council was to hold a special council meeting this week to discuss “the status of zoning regulations affecting large retail uses citywide and for specific properties.” The scheduling of the session was triggered by residents’ concerns over the impacts that such stores might make on the city. Chief among their concerns is the possibility that super retailer Walmart could locate on the Sciortino Ranch property on Brentwood Boulevard at Sand Creek Road.

What the council won’t be able to consider, however, is if Walmart’s name is on the building.

The Sciortino Ranch, as well as five other locations in the city, is currently zoned to allow large retail uses as a right, meaning any applicant’s project need only pass through design review, evaluating the “feel, fit and finish” of the project, the staff report for the meeting states. The limited environmental review that is part of the design review process, however, might not be sufficient to “address environmental issues unrelated to design (such as, for example, off-site urban decay impacts resulting from other stores which may close as a result of the project,” according to the report.

Urban decay is one of the issues raised by a group of residents and business people worried about the impact of a store such as Walmart on the downtown business core and other businesses in the city. They are also concerned that locating a big-box such as Walmart on Sciortino would continue what they see as a trend to concentrate low-income housing and low-end retail in what had been promoted as a “grand boulevard” entrance to the city.

In a similar case involving Walmart’s plan to expand its Antioch store into a Supercenter, a Superior Court decision said this

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week that that city’s approval of design review guidelines should have considered the broader impacts such as Brentwood wants to consider. But the ruling might not apply to Brentwood.

“That decision was based upon unique language in Antioch’s zoning code, giving the city unusually broad discretion as part of its design review. Brentwood’s zoning does not include such language, and that case may not apply here,” the staff report states.

In this week’s meeting, the council was to consider possibly changing the city’s zoning regulations for any or all of the properties where large retailers are now permitted. Additional restrictions desired, if any, would be subject to review during a public hearing see Big Box page 3A

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Schools win Dow grants Antioch Charter Academy and Independent High School in Brentwood were recently awarded grants from the Dow Community Advisory Panel (CAP) Community Grant Program.

Forty-four applicants (an increase of 25 percent from last year) vied for the funds.

The proposed projects focused primarily on science, technology, engineering and math.

Riverview Middle School in Bay Point and Regents of the University of California also received grants. The grants vary from $3,450 to $4,436.

Antioch Charter Academy will use its grant to create the Great Eco-Spherience project, which involves purchasing equipment to collect rainwater, to compost and to study habitats by raising ants, silkworms, tadpoles, butterflies and ladybugs.

Independence High School will use its money to purchase books, including literary masterpieces and reference books for science, literature, and health and fitness for its underutilized library.

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The council could also decide to ban large retailers from any or all of the city properties, or require a conditional-use permit that would mitigate, if possible, impacts such as urban decay.

What the council won’t be able to consider, however, is if Walmart’s name is on

Michele Copeland, a member of the Dow CAP, participated in the grants review process. “The grant applications provide such a positive glance at what is taking place in our surrounding communities,” said Copeland. “I so appreciate Dow for allowing the Dow CAP to further the dreams and visions of many teachers and students in the coming year and I look forward to seeing the results.”

The successful applicants designed projects that combined all of Dow’s criteria – education, science and the environment. To qualify for consideration, projects needed to reach a large number of residents and have staying power for years to come. Members of the CAP Grants Committee ranked applications based on sustainability, overall impact, benefits to the community, emphasis, and the strength of partnerships.

CAP members were pleased with the variety of applications they reviewed and expressed hope that the ideas that weren’t funded would continue to be explored.

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According to the staff report,“It should be noted that … the name of the large retail use or its corporate practices are not relevant to the legal scope of the city’s authority, nor to the City’s analysis of environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act.” To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Battalion Chief Jake Gonzalez was recently honored as ECCFPD Manager of the Year.

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Firefighters from page 1A it should be,” Todd said. “These guys do what people are afraid to do, but we don’t ever hear about it unless they get hurt. But they’re still doing their jobs, and we have to give credit where credit is due. They run toward danger when everyone else is running away.”

The event included honors for Auzenne and Gonzalez presented by representatives of State Assemblyman Mark DeSaulnier and the County Board of Supervisors.

While he greatly appreciated the

gather and the honors, Auzenne admitted that standing in the spotlight made him a little uncomfortable.

“It’s really difficult to do that,” he said. “We’re here to serve and do what we do without being recognized for it. It’s an honor, but it’s hard to know what to say.”

One thing both he and Gonzalez will both need to say in the coming days: “Here’s your ice cream, guys.” That’s because it’s an ECCFPD tradition to buy the frozen treat for his colleagues whenever they make the paper.

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A walk down Antioch’s memory lane

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer Antioch historian Charlie Bohakel recently treated members of Take Back Antioch to a history walk in downtown Antioch, a stroll he hasn’t taken since 2001.

Bohakel, a professor at Los Medanos College, came out of tour-guide retirement last Saturday to lead approximately 30 members of the Take Back Antioch Walking Club through the historic downtown area, informing residents about little-known facts and classic landmarks that most overlook on a daily basis.

As Bohakel strolled down the historyladen streets, he described what life was like when Antioch first became a city in the 1850s and how the city evolved over the decades. He told walkers that Antioch was a “sundown” community in the 1930s, when those of color found roaming the streets after dark were arrested on sight. The law was so strict that Chinese immigrants, who were employed at the docks and hotels, devised a tunnel system under the city to get from place to place after dark to avoid arrest.

“It’s one of those bits of history that people don’t want to talk about,” Bohakel said.

“That’s why we have to keep these stories alive.

Of course, the city doesn’t want to remember this part of its past, but it happened nonetheless. Although today – I don’t care what color you are – you probably don’t want to be down here after dark.”

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Historian Charlie Bohakel points out areas of interest at Waldie Plaza in downtown Antioch. A group of 30 Antioch residents joined Bohakel on the walk with the Take Back Antioch Walking Club.

Bohakel offered an uncensored take on local history that delighted the walkers.

“I loved the walk and was fascinated by the stories of the tunnels under the streets that the Chinese immigrants used, and the stories about the Hard House,” posted Jen McVicker on Facebook. “I think it’s a crying shame that the city has let the Hard House fall into such disrepair.”

Located at 815 First St., the house belonged to Roswell Butler Harding, Antioch’s

first mayor. The city’s first council meeting took place in the parlor, but today, the house is nothing more than a boarded, decaying building, which Bohakel said is a shame since the house was said to be the fanciest in the county back in its glory days.

“I’m disappointed in the city fathers and mothers for letting these buildings waste away,” Bohakel said during the tour. “Many of the historic buildings were leveled to make way for parking lots, which are normally

empty these days. Of the buildings that are still with us, they haven’t been maintained very well and they’re not seismically retrofitted, so I don’t think they’d last if we have another big earthquake.”

The Antioch of the 1870s had more pressing problems than earthquakes. Fires claimed a significant portion of the downtown area in 1871, causing $18,000 in damages – a devastating lost in that era. Fires have continued to plague historic buildings. Most recently the former Arata Hotel, at the corner of I and Second streets, burned down in 1988.

Squatters were living in the abandoned hotel and it is believed the fires they lit during the winter months for warmth were the cause of the building’s demise.

However, Bohakel’s tour wasn’t only about Antioch’s darker history. He shared fun stories about the people who founded Antioch and peppered in his memories of downtown from when he was a child.

Take Back Antioch member Sheila White, a friend of Bohakel, convinced him to come out of retirement for the day to give the tour to the community group. “Even though I had done the walk years ago, I so enjoyed it again,” White posted to the Take Back Antioch forum. “Charlie is amazing by what he knows and how much he cares about this city.

I wish others felt the same. I took my 84-yearold mom with me and she hasn’t stopped talking about the walk yet. She couldn’t believe how much history is in this town.”

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Post offices to remain – for now Staff Writer “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” But economics, not the weather, might ultimately be responsible for the shuttering of the nation’s post offices – or at least a portion of them.

According to the United Postal Service website, as many as 3,700 of the United States’ 31,000 post offices are under consideration for closure: 112 of them in California.

Blame it on the Internet or the economy or the alignment of the moon and stars, but according to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe in a July interview with CNN, changes are in the wind.

“The Postal Service of the future will be smaller, leaner and more competitive and it will continue to drive commerce, serve communities and deliver value,” he said.

Since 2007, overall mail volume has declined 20 percent, and the numbers – as well as revenue – continue to drop.

But the good news, at least for now, is that East County’s post offices have escaped the chopping block – a reprieve Daniel Uemura, postmaster for Byron and Discovery Bay, hopes

will continue. “Obviously I have concerns, but there have been no indications (of closures),” said Uemura. “We are tightening our belts where we can and limiting working hours as necessary.”

Officials estimate that shutting down a percentage of the nation’s post offices could save as much as $200 million and take the beleaguered postal system another step toward closing the $20 billion revenue gap expected by 2015.

But in rural communities such as Knightsen, which oversees 575 post office boxes and makes no home deliveries, the demise of the 100-year-old post office would eliminate more than the town’s mail service. “It’s a real social event for people,” said Postal Service Manager Philip Laurence. “The building here is a popular gathering place for people; the center of things.”

Although the majority of the earmarked locations are rural sites, ZIP codes from Beverly Hills to New York City are potential targets. Most of the post offices being studied for closure draw so little foot traffic that workers average less than two hours of work and average sales total less than $50 daily, according to the Postal Service.

Closures are expected to begin in January.

In order to accommodate the closures, the Postal Service plans to in-

troduce what it calls Village Post Offices. These offices would be operated by pharmacies, grocery stores and other retailers and would offer popular postal products such as stamps and flat-rate packaging.

East County resident Ken Carey is troubled by the prospect of Byron’s 85-year-old facility on Main Street closing and being replaced by a Village Post Office. “Well yeah, I think it would be terrible (if the Byron location closed),” said Carey. “But frankly, I’m surprised it hasn’t been closed yet.

Maybe it won’t be.”

According to Uemura, Byron mail delivery accounts for about 3 percent of Discovery Bay/Byron’s 7,000 postal routes. And as 95 percent of the Byron facility’s employees work in Discovery Bay and 100 percent of the deliveries are made there as well, Uemura is well aware that Byron could eventually be eliminated.

“My opinion would be that Byron would be the one to close if they had to choose (between Discovery Bay and Byron),” said Uemura. “The Discovery Bay building is three times the size of Byron and there is a lot of walkin traffic, too. We’re just keeping our heads down and doing our jobs.”

To learn more about the potential post office closures, log onto the USPS website at www.usps.com.

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East County’s Halloween hot spots Halloween is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to prepare for All Hallows’ Eve than a jaunt through Brentwood’s Hometown Halloween or an afternoon at Oakley’s Harvest Festival. Both events are held this Saturday, but a host of other haunts will get you in the Halloween spirit – so get ready to mark your calendar.

Jumping Jacks Pumpkin Patch The Streets of Brentwood, 2565 Sand Creek Road provides bounce houses and slides, pony rides, a petting zoo and many more family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Smith Family Farm Pumpkin Festival The Smiths’ month-long festival – open Mondays through Fridays from 12:30 to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – features a hayride to the pumpkin-picking patch, a corn maze and a barnyard petting zoo. Admission (which includes a pumpkin) is $8 on weekdays and $9 on Saturday and Sunday. Smith Family Farm is located at 4430 Sellers Ave. in Brentwood.

Sanctuary of Evil – Maze and Haunted House This Halloween extravaganza features a corn maze, a haunted house and The Last Ride, a simulated ride to the grave in a pitch-dark wooden casket embellished by a spooky soundtrack. It’s open Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m.; Sundays from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission, which includes all three attractions, is $10. The Sanctuary of Evil can be found at 936 Carpenter Road in Oakley.

happening Halloween Carnival from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event features games, activity booths and a haunted house. For more information, call 925-625-6800.

BOOville Discovery Bay Elementary, 1700 Willow Lake Road, hosts BOOville – a joyous Halloween event for the whole family – from 4 to 8 p.m.

Guests will enjoy game booths, a haunted house, bounce houses and delicious treats such as caramel apples.

Admission is free, but canned food donations are encouraged. For more information, e-mail booville@dbpta.org.

Harvest Carnival Garin Elementary School, 250 First St. in Brentwood, hosts its 25th annual Harvest Carnival from 4 to 8 p.m., and the parents club is pulling out all the spooky stops. Activities include a cupcake walk, face painting, ring toss, sand art, bowling, “fishing,” a temporary tattoo station and silent auction in which mummies and daddies can bid on gift baskets that include wines and gift certificates for massages.

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Harvest Carnival Vintage Parkway Elementary School, 1000 Vintage Parkway in Oakley, hosts a hauntingly

Costume Trading Post The Streets of Brentwood is the venue for finding the perfect Halloween costume. Kids and

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adults can drop off their gently used costumes and shop around for new-to-you attire that’ll make them the scariest ghost or the most gorgeous princess this Halloween. Costumes are free. You don’t need to donate a costume to be eligible to shop. The Trading Post is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the vacant building next to Express, across from the Friendly Forest Playground. The Post is also open on Oct. 23 and 29.

Harvest Festival The City of Oakley hosts its third annual Harvest Festival from noon to 4 p.m. in Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St. Come dressed in your Halloween costume for a chance to win a prize, and come on an empty stomach to battle it out in the pie-eating contest. The event also features a pre-carved pumpkin contest, a costume parade, pony rides, arts and crafts, games and a hay maze to get you into the Halloween spirit. This year, the Tri-Delta Transit Haunted Bus will make a stop at the festival. For more information, call 925625-7044.

Hometown Halloween Fine tune your trick-or-treating skills at Brentwood’s premiere Halloween event, held from 5 to 8 p.m. at First and Oak streets. Hometown Halloween is perfect for all the ghosts and goblins in your house. Take a stroll through downtown

and visit the many merchant booths, and don’t forget to pop your head into local businesses for treats at this safe-and-sane Halloween event. If you dare, take a tour of a haunted house or stop by the haunted bus for an extra thrill.

Halloween Dance and Dinner Flor Do Oakley hosts a Halloween Dance and Dinner at 5 p.m. at 520 Second St. Tickets ($25 for adults; $12.50 for children 7-12) include marinated pork, music by Alianca, a costume contest and candy for the children. For more information, call 925-625-5833.

OCT. 27 Haunted House La Paloma High School, 400 Ghiggeri Drive in Brentwood, presents a terrifically terrifying haunted house from 6 to 9 p.m. If you’re not looking for a fright, the event also features a costume contest, kids’ games and tasty treats.

Tickets are $5 for adults; $3 for children 18 and younger.

Halloween Howl La La Boo The Oakley Library hosts a special, spooky storytime at 6:30 p.m. Come dressed in costume for stories, crafts, treats and loads of fun. The library is located at 1050 Neroly Road. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

OCT. 27 and 28 Haunted House Liberty High School’s Playmakers’ Haunted House is open Oct. 27 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.; Oct. 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $6 ($5 if you bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to charity). The haunted house is located at see Halloween page 7A

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Hospice Tree of Lights Brentwood and Antioch are among more than a dozen East Bay communities that will host Hospice of the East Bay Tree of Lights and Joy of Remembering ceremonies in November and December. Each light on every tree is symbolic of a life and will shine in honor or memory of a beloved friend or family member.

The public is invited to join any of the commemorative ceremonies for music, poetry, remembrances by family members and friends of Hospice, and the special moment when the tree lights up.

In Brentwood, the event is held Sunday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. in Veterans Park, 3841 Balfour Road.

Antioch’s ceremonies are scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. in Somersville Towne Center on Somersville Road.

Ceremonies will also be held in Walnut

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OCT. 28 Pioneer Fall Fest Family fun is found from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pioneer Elementary School, 2010 Shady Willow Lane in Brentwood. Get a jump-start on Halloween fun with games, crafts and tons of other ghoulishly great activities.

OCT. 29 Halloween Festival Halloween at The Streets of Brentwood, 2565 Sand Creek Road, runs from 11 a.m. to 3

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Proceeds from Tree of Lights ceremonies benefit the patients and families in the care of Hospice of the East Bay. Established in 1977, Hospice of the East Bay is a nonprofit agency that helps people cope with end of life by providing medical, emotional, spiritual and practical support for patients and families, regardless of their ability to pay.

To sponsor a tree or to make a suggested donation of $25 per light, visit www.hospiceeastbay.org or send a tax-deductible check to Hospice of the East Bay, 3470 Buskirk Ave., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Specify the tree you’re choosing to buy a light for, and the name of the person being remembered or honored. For further information, call 925-887-5678. p.m. The event features a costume parade for children and pets, a pumpkin carving contest, and trick-or-treating throughout the lifestyle center.

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Holy Eve Community Carnival A fun and safe substitute to Halloween takes place at the Holy Eve Community Carnival from 2 to 9 p.m. at Somersville Towne Center, 2556 Somersville Road in Antioch. The event features free games, candy and entertainment. The carnival also includes a Ferris Wheel, a Merry-Go-Round and flying swings. For more information, visit www.somersvilletownecenter. com/events.

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I’m sure there will be some lenders who will decline short sales because of this new law. I just haven’t run across any yet. So the continuing good news about this new law is that if you have any junior liens, you need to really consider a short sale in your list of options. If you let the home foreclose, and you have a junior lien, they may be able to pursue you later, where you may have been able to avoid that in a short sale. Bankruptcy does usually address junior liens, but it can be devastating to your credit, and emotionally very taxing. Short sales aren’t “easy,” but they are definitely worth a look. THIS ARTICLE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONSULT AN ATTORNEY. If you have questions on this or any other real estate topic, call me at (925) 240-MOVE (6683). To search the MLS for free and view virtual tours of homes for sale, go to: www.

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SHORT SALE LAW UPDATE In January the law in California changed so that in most cases your first mortgage lender can’t pursue you after a short sale. Then just a few months ago they added a provision that included junior mortgages, as well. It was often the junior lenders that were holding up short sales by demanding the right to pursue the borrower after. So at first this new law sounded great, but many of us were worried that the unintended consequence would be that more junior lenders would turn short sales down outright rather than give up their right to pursue for the deficiency after. Many junior lenders have the right to pursue the borrower after a foreclosure, so sometimes they’ll hold out for more money during a short sale, knowing that if the short sale falls through, they will have four years to pursue the borrower after a foreclosure.

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Magical Madrigal Blueprint for Financial Success

Preventing Financial Elder Abuse

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Presentation by Attorney Matthew M. Hart

Tues., October 25 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Weds., October 26 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Refreshments will be served.

Refreshments will be served!

RSVP for these events to 925-516-8006 esurrection Lutheran Ministries, at the corner of Fairview Avenue and Sand Creek Road in Brentwood, will become the Great Hall in the castle of the imagination as the church takes guests on a journey in spirit and fancy to Renaissance England. The annual Madrigal Dinner is served Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. The dinner is accompanied by a madrigal vocal ensemble, instrumentalists, players and dancers, some of whom are seen above. Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance by Nov. 28. Call the Madrigal Hot Line at 925-634-5180, ext. 1332.

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‘Wonderful’ auditions Stage Right Conservatory Theatre will hold auditions for its production of “It’s a Wonderful Life’ on Nov. 1 and 2 at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St. in Antioch. Directed by Bryan Anthony, “It’s a Wonderful Life” celebrates the holiday season and the American philosophy of life: that hard work, fair play and the love and support of family and community will be rewarded.

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Auditions are open to actors 8-18. To receive your audition time, you must register online at www.srctgrp.org. Performances are scheduled for Dec. 9-11 and 16-18. To celebrate the holiday season and show its appreciation to actors and their families, Stage Right has lowered the participation fee for this production to $50. For more audition and show information, call 925-216-4613.

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Trevor’s Weekly Mortgage Matters

Airman Stephen Zeiler graduated in May of 2011 from U.S. Air Force basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. A 2010 Heritage High graduate, Zeiler completed eight weeks of intense training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Zeiler is currently stationed at Sheppard AFB in Texas, where he is completing technical training

school in A e ro s p a c e Ground Equipment.

He will come home for a fo u r - w e e k leave in October and then spend his next three years at Elmendorf AFB in Alaska.

Zeiler is the son of proud parents Mark and Irene, big brother to Marissa, and the future husband to his loving fiancée, Ashley Day.

Vet earns service award Nominated by the Summerset Volunteer Program, Summerset III resident Len Bregman was honored on Oct. 16 at the Culture to Culture Foundation gala event in Walnut Creek.

Bregman was one of 12 to win a top award of $250, along with other prizes. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he received the award for his unprecedented volunteer work with the Veterans Club in Brentwood. He has also served in volunteer leadership positions with several other veterans groups.

After founding the Summerset Veterans Club in 2001, and following the invasion of Iraq, Bregman became aware of our troops’ need for personal items they couldn’t obtain in the field. He

motivated members of the Veterans Club and other community leaders to begin collecting personal items and soliciting donations to purchase items.

Bregman began shipping boxes of supplies – food, clothing and candy, plus thousands of golf balls and hundreds of golf clubs to troops in Iraq in 2007. To date, he has shipped more than 1,135 boxes, including shipments to Afghanistan. Bregman and his wife, Elly, keep a large binder of thank-you notes and photos from recipients. Troops in Afghanistan sent Len an American flag that flew at Camp Falluja.

“I intend to keep shipping boxes of supplies until the troops come home,” said Bregman.

Treat Turned Trick The Veterans Affairs, or VA, loan in and of itself is an excellent loan program; there is no mortgage insurance, no downpayment is required, and it can used by the same Veteran multiple times throughout said Veteran’s lifetime. However, and for lack of a better term, the VA funding fee in and of itself is also the lesser of two evils.

That is, of two bad choices – not having a funding fee or not having a VA loan program – the funding fee is the lesser of two evils.

For those who are not familiar with the funding fee, for the most part, it is the life-line of the VA loan program. It is a fee that could best be compared to a bridge toll; you don’t pay the fee if you don’t use the product, but, if you do use the product, then by paying the fee you keep the program in existence.

Recently – and because of politics, not Halloween – the government was going to “treat” Veterans using the VA loan program to a permanent reduction of the funding fee. *Which is much different than the bridge tolls that never seem to come down.* This change was set to take place on all VA loans originated on or after October 1, 2011 and, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, “this change was due to passage of Public Law 112-26, Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011.” The ratio of

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Funding Fee was set to drop from 2.15% to 1.40% for those currently on active duties, and from 2.40% to 1.65% for those who are either part of the National Guard or the National Reserve.

However – and again because of politics, not Halloween – the government “tricked” Veterans using the VA loan program by releasing an updated statement: “Due to legislation affecting funding fees that has passed both houses of the Congress…in effect, it will keep funding fees at their current rates through November 17, 2011.” *I guess it is actually like a bridge toll – it just won’t go down.* In other words, and before any Veteran was able to take advantage of the lowered funding fees, the lower funding fees disappeared like a vampire paying his bridge toll in the day light.

That said, and closing out the article just as it started, the VA loan program is an excellent program; there is no mortgage insurance, no down-payment is required, and it can used by the same Veteran multiple times throughout said Veteran’s lifetime.

If you have any real estate lending related questions or concerns, or wish to speak with a Streamline expert, 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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OCTOBER 21, 2011

Wolverines dance through the decades A Little Richard impersonator dances with a fellow sophomore during the class skit, focused on the 1950s.

Deer Valley’s juniors, who ran with the theme of the 1960s, were all about peace, love and Beatles.

The freshmen, reflecting the spirit of the 1980s, ride their float in the homecoming parade. Each class represented a different decade.

Photos by Justin Lafferty

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Excellence at Edna Hill Congratulations to the following Edna Hill Middle School students for earning a place on the school’s Honor Roll and Honor Society during the first academic quarter:

HONOR ROLL Sixth Grade George Aguilar, Manuel Aguilar, Ana Amaral, Logan Baer, Gina Baker, Okera Banks, Benjamin Burgess, Chase Camacho, Kylie Clemente, Michael Cole, Joshua Dodds, Miguel Duran, Shelby Engle, Gianna Erickson, Evan Estrada, Nathan Fischer, Christian Garcia, Cullen Garvey, Maya Giardino, Hailey Goodwin, Alyssa Green, Lauren Greenwood, Dani Haufler, Conner Holmsten, Taylor Hornberger, Nicholas Kamalakis, Aaron Levene, Eilidh MacDonald, Casey Manuel, Paloma Mariscal, Luis Martinez, Caleb McDonough, Alison McReaken, Kevin Montgomery, Cassidy Ochoa, Alyssa Olivas, Gianluca Oquendo, Laura Pedraza, Alexis Pereira, Brady Peterson, Raeanna Regalado, Cassandra Reyes, Jack Ruff, Janely Sanchez, Ashley Schieber, Daniel Sole, Sydney Stanton, Danielle Stroud, Johnathin Tachella, Christian Tota, Shadaya Vizoso, Katherine Wyatt, Christopher Zepeda and Ashley Zuniga.

Seventh Grade Brittany Aguayo, Alejandro Bustamante, Taylor Cleland, Andrea Corona, Gillian Gash, Kamrie Kaasa, Madison Keeton, Kourtney Meyer, Alhan Nazari, McKenzie Olsen, Neena Orloff, Kylie Rios, Delaney Rippee, Victor Rivera, Lucca Salavarria, Sarah Tate, Miranda Truhe, Alyssa Vasquez, Zulema Victoria and Pacochino Zulueta.

Eighth Grade Amber Aeschbach, Beau Bauman, Kaitlyn Brecher, Ivet Cardoso, Kaitlyn Cox, Dawson Dal Porto, Joshua Davis, Chad Dias, Dustin Durham, Kara Galvan, Casey Garcia, Laura Gomez, Ivonne Gonzalez Ortiz, Jamesha Green, Tsianna Hemphill, Madelyn Holmsten, Jessica Jones, Katrina Lawrence, Zachary Lowe, Natalie Martinez, Selena Mendez, Ernesto Narez, Deyanira Ortiz, Aaron Ramirez, Julianne Schwab, Randy Simpson, Taylor Tate, Angelina Torres, Marcos Valdez, Cynthia Vazquez, Bailey Weber, June Yang and Stephanie Yu.

HONOR SOCIETY Sixth Grade Axel Aguilar, Lily Aiwohi, Jared Allen, Claire Andrade, Kobina Arkaah, Sahar Aslai, Edgar Barajas Alvarez, Jaxson

Bautista, James Brasher, Kevin Chaney, Aveena Cline, Madison Cohn, Claire Cozby, Jessica Davis, Juan Esquivel, Thomas Freeman, Maya Frits, Shania Gabbard, Amanda Graves, Mackenzie Harper, Alexander Heaney, Gracyann Joslin, Sara Katzman, Kylie Kendall, Valerie Keys, Allyssa Laulu, Skyler Ligon, Victoria LiPetri, Sophia Lowe, Madison MacPherson, Abigail McAuley, Caleb McCurdy, Jordan McIntosh, Elise Monroe, Jarrett Monsef, Zachary Montes, Hunter Mori, Emily Muniz, Jenae Packard, Anita Pang, Paloma Paredes, Mykalah Parkinson, Lily Partida, Nicholas Pittier, Ryan Plowman, Anthony Pooni, Alyssa Porras, Marcoantonio Ramirez Gamboa, Casey Ritchie, Michael Rivera, Jakob Romeo, Lydia Sanchez, Julia Simons, Evelyn Smith, Hannah Solano, Jett Stanley, Jordan Stanley, Sarah Stell, Ian Sullivan, Trevor Tyson, Nicole Valadao, Elias Viss, Cierra Walden, Lauren Walrond, Alistair White and Elyse Woods.

Seventh Grade MoyoAde Afolabi, Travis Ardzrooni, Sarah Babcock, Gabrielle Barcelona, Spencer Batute, Michaela Benko, Natalie Betschart, Bryan Boettcher, Nicole Bollozos, Kylie Brown, Zachary Cohn, Alexus Coleman, Tessa Cortez, Micaela Evers, Zachary Finklestein, Adilene Garcia, Jessica Georgiou, Emily Gonzalez, Emily Jordan, Zoe Katzman, Phoebe Kelleher, Rita Landski, William McCurdy, Sydney Munns, Calista Nelson, Keenan Norris, Lucero Onofre, Lehkxandria Phoummathep, Armando Ramirez, Francesca Re, Kaitlyn Richardson, Hannah Rose, Allyson Russell, Delanie Sheehan, Kiaja Stultz, Alexa Sylva, Tyler Valadez, Megan Walrond, Zachary Weibert, Meredith Weinert, Calysta Westlake, MacKenzie Wieland, Rachel Wong and Michelle Zaw. Eighth Grade Taylin Ashley White, Hunter Bentancourt, Connor Blair, Michael Calvo Perez, Isabella Carrera, James de Fremery, Nicole Diaz, Sara Doria, Zoe Flores, Alyssa Freyler, Mikayla Furey, Joseph Gliedt, Matthew Guerrero, Riley Haufler, Lindsey Heaney, Lauren Hernandez, Michelle La Haie, Aaliayah McKnight Corcran, Matthew Mehlberg, Holly Miller, Kyle Miller, Brooke Norwood, Natalie Ochoa, Ashlan Parker, Miriam Perez, Jeremy Quilizapa, Kirabo Reed, Collin Richardson, Tessa Rodarte, Kyle Ruff, Brennan Russell, Maris Samsel, Madison Siemers, Jack Smith, Sara Steidle, Sydney Stone, Alayna Strabley, Madison Trimble, Wyat Viss, Josiah Williams and Kaitlynn Zdroik.

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Occupy movement protesters show support for various causes outside Deer Valley High School on Saturday.

Photo by Justin Lafferty

Occupy Lone Tree Way

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

It started in New York City, gained steam as it bounced around the globe and recently emerged in Antioch.

Lone Tree Way on Saturday played host to an Occupy rally, as roughly 50 protesters stood up and spoke out against the income gap, joblessness and the war. People held up signs, participated in cheers and even shared cookies at the event held in front of Deer Valley High School.

Organizer Harry Thurston said he simply got tired of hearing about stories dealing with income inequality on the news and decided to do something. He took a liking to the Occupy movement, which he feels is a way for everyday people to become more involved with their government.

The Occupy rallies started on Sept. 17, when roughly 1,000 activists flocked to Wall Street, preparing to camp out and protest the statistic that claims the richest 1 percent of America’s population controls a lion’s share of the country’s wealth. Protesters have banded around the phrase “We are the 99 percent.”

“Though we don’t have the money in this country, we have the people and collectively, we have power,” Thurston said. “The energy

is out there. It’s all around us. It just needed a place to come together, and that’s what I want to do.”

Thurston noted that he and other organizers, motivated by the success of Saturday’s event, plan to continue protesting in East County. They’ll try to hold small rallies every weekend and one big one every month, but details and logistics are still being worked out.

“People have to get out there and have a voice,” community activist Sayra Flores of Brentwood said. “Our congressmen aren’t doing it for us.”

According to Chris Flores, an East County representative of political advocacy group MoveOn.org, when suburbs and small towns get involved like this, the true nature of the Occupy movement shines through. He was pleased with the turnout of the Antioch event.

“It really gives me a sense of faith in our democracy and hope for our future,” he said.

The protesters were fairly well received by passersby, many of whom honked in support from both directions of the major Antioch thoroughfare.

“The state of this country motivated me to get involved,” said protester Maria Gauthier of Oakley. “Change begins with me. I’ve got to get off the couch and do something about it.”

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by Mary Nejedly Piepho Contra Costa County District III Supervisor As implementation of the recent redistricting process moves forward, I wanted to share some thoughts with you.

I’m honored to now represent Bethel Island, Oakley and the majority of the City of Antioch in District III. These communities are now joined with Blackhawk, Diablo, Byron, Discovery Bay, Brentwood and Knightsen as communities I was elected to represent in 2004.

UEST Since redistricting took COMMENT effect on Sept. 9, my staff and I have attended many local community events and are enjoying the very welcoming reception. I am planning a community Town Hall, where we will be able to go into more detail of all that we have been working on, but will share some major transportation highlights with you here.

Since my election to the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, I have focused on several critical areas of county responsibility as top priorities, including the county budget, Vasco Road, Highway 4 and the Delta. My driving fundamentals are to make the county more accountable, efficient and accessible.

Vasco Road, a heavily traveled dual-commute route that links Contra Costa with Alameda County, was suffering from severe accidents and fatalities. I went to work with county staff and we implemented a safety measure called a “soft” barrier along the entire corridor. This barrier project

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significantly altered driving behavior by creating the feel of a barrier while still maintaining the important public safety access on Vasco Road.

Simultaneously, with the creation of the double-fine zone, we joined forces with the California Highway Patrol and its safety grant to promote the Drive Safe – Stay Alive public-awareness campaign. We made significant community outreach at community events and gatherings to promote driver safety during the life of the grant.

These efforts, and most importantly those of the drivers on Vasco Road, have significantly reduced collisions and fatalities on this heavily traveled route – a successful outcome we can all live with.

Today, the first phase of a two-phase permanent safety barrier project is under construction, with completion anticipated by the end of the year. This project is a permanent concrete barrier along the most heavily impacted area of accidents and includes lane widening, passing-lane extensions and major bridge work. I remain committed to Vasco Road safety and am currently working to secure funding for Phase II of the Vasco Road Safety Improvement project.

As a commuter on Highway 4, I know that widening this roadway is vital to the success and economic vitality of our region. As a member of the East County transportation committee network, I have been an advocate for immediate short- and long-term improvements to get commuters to work on time and back home for dinner. Local revenues secured through developer mitigation fees for transportation projects are coming together with other local, state and federal dollars. Today, we have approximately $1 billion being

LETTERS Derail the high-speed train project Editor: Now is the time to terminate the California High Speed Rail Project (HSR) before more public funds are wasted on this gigantic boondoggle.

Voters foolishly approved a $9 billion bond in 2008 to start the project. The estimated construction cost has since grown to $45 billion. Keeping in mind that the bond principal and interest payments may be about 2.5 times the bonded amount, ultimate capital cost would likely be over $100 billion without even including inevitable

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cost overruns. The state will need the voters to approve additional bonding several times.

Like BART, operating and maintenance (O&M) and bond repayment costs will need to be supported by taxpayers for decades and the HSR may never become self supporting. This could suck up every dollar that now goes to roads and highways used by 95 percent of the population.

There have been two past economic analyses of the HSR project. The first was highly criticized as being “pie-in-the-sky” and forecast more riders than the entire population of California. The second was just as bad and failed to address the taxpayer subsidies that would be needed.

Revenue estimates to date for the HSR have been vastly inflated.

Recent surveys indicate two thirds of the population would never use the HSR. Many of the rest would likely ride it only once for the thrill of the experience. Without net benefits in excess of costs, there is no justification to expend $100 billion for construction and billions more for O&M for a grandiose carnival ride benefiting only a few.

If this were a privately financed project, it would be immediately terminated as uneconomic. Public projects should be treated no differently.

The practical fastest way to go from the Bay Area to Southern California is to

invested into the East County transportation corridor.

Highway 4 has been widened to eight lanes to Pittsburg’s Loveridge Road and is now rapidly moving east to the Antioch Bridge. This lane widening will significantly benefit the overall quality of life for all East County residents who face this gauntlet every day.

With the philosophy that something is better than nothing, we are getting eBART to a station near Antioch’s Hillcrest Avenue. While I share the concern that our area of the County has paid BART taxes for decades without benefit, the eBART project will provide far East County residents direct access to the entire BART system.

The station platform exchange at Bay Point that is under construction today will combine the two train systems, regular BART and eBART. The eBART track will be built in the center median of Highway 4 and head east to Hillcrest Avenue. Recent efforts secured the study of extending the line beyond Antioch and is a work in progress.

The interchange ramps at Highway 160 North and the Highway 4 Bypass will be under construction soon. The Highway 4 Bypass interchange at Sand Creek Road is being redesigned to improve traffic flows. Both of these projects are fully funded and moving forward.

My district office is conveniently located in Brentwood, and we can be reached at 925-240-7260. We do regular email alerts on county projects, road closures and other issues of importance. If you would like to receive these updates, or have suggestions for future topics, please give us a call or e-mail us at dist3@bos.cccounty.us.

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fly. Most destinations in between can be reached more quickly by automobile than

by HSR. And, there is bus service to most cities along the route for those unable to drive or fly.

We don’t need high-speed trains in California just because they have them in Europe and China. Our transportation dollars would be better spent on much-needed highway and airport improvements.

Larry L. Harrison, P.E. Antioch

Speak up, write, be there Editor: Take heart, those of you who don’t like big-box stores. Residents of other cities have fought to promote small stores rather than allow large conglomerates within the city limits. They have won their battles by being vocal, writing letters, attending meetings and letting the city officials know their opinions. Yes, Mr. Taylor, no doubt there are people who want a Walmart. No doubt there are also people who want the monstrosity that is occupying what used to be our park. I, however, have yet to meet those people.

Carole Main Brentwood

Revise unfair sign ordinance Editor: This letter is being written in response to the recent enforcement of the sign ordi-

nance the City of Brentwood has in place.

Up until the day the enforcement officers came to our plaza, I had zero knowledge of the ordinance. My business has been open for almost five years now. I have an Aframe style sign that sits in the courtyard of the plaza where my business is located.

This type of sign is not approved with regulation by the city. There are exemptions, of course (realtors, garage sales and sign spinners, etc.) I would like to be extended the same courtesy to promote my business in a time when all small businesses are trying to survive these hard times.

While I understand that signage was getting out of control in this town, with banners being hung everywhere they could be attached. By the way, banners are acceptable by the city with specific regulations.

Give other business owners the opportunity to comply with reasonable terms for displaying other types of temporary signage. I take offense when my 72-hour notice to abate references me as a “nuisance” for trying to promote my business. I am a small part of a large group of people that contributes to the economic growth and stability of Brentwood. I am not only a business owner, but a resident as well.

In my eyes, and many others who are in my position, it seems quite coincidental see Letters page 22A

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

BRENTWOOD Oct. 5, 10:31 p.m. On Lone Tree Way at Emerald Bay Drive, a bicyclist stopped for vehicle code violations was found to have several outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Oct. 6, 1:23 a.m. and 12:33 p.m. On Lone Tree Way at Shady Willow Lane, and on Second Street at Oak Street, subjects stopped for vehicle code violations were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. They were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Oct. 6, 1:55 a.m. A subject contacted in the parking lot of a business on Central Boulevard was found to be intoxicated, in violation of his probation. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Oct. 6, 2:14 a.m. Two subjects were caught entering the classroom of a school on Minnesota Avenue through an open window. One of the subjects was found in possession of a knife. Both were arrested and released to parents on Juvenile Affidavits.

Oct. 6, 7:24 a.m. On Lone Tree Way at Emerald Bay Drive, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving without a license and with an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Oct. 6, 12:43 p.m. A three-vehicle rear-end collision occurred on the Highway 4 Bypass at Sand Creek Road.

Oct. 6, 4:30 p.m. A driver struck a sign post on O’Hara Avenue at Sand Creek Road, causing minor damage.

Oct. 6, 5:15 p.m. A subject assaulted another subject and damaged two windows and other property at a residence on Anderson Avenue.

The assailant was found to be intoxicated and on misdemeanor probation. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Oct. 6, 7:17 p.m. An unidentified person attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at a business on Lone Tree Way. Oct. 6, 10:02 p.m. Delta Road at Brentwood Boulevard, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant.

LOGS He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Oct. 6, 11:42 p.m. On Mill Creek Way, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine and stolen property. He and his passenger were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Oct. 7, 8:24 a.m. An unidentified person entered the unlocked garage of a residence on Hallmark Way and stole property from an unlocked vehicle.

Oct. 7, 11:36 a.m. A subject who tripped over a curb on Oak Street, breaking his arm, was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Oct. 7, 3:15 p.m. An unidentified person used the bank account number of a resident of O’Hara Avenue to forge and cash a check.

Oct. 8, 12:01 a.m. On Garin Parkway at Spruce Street, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving on a license suspended for DUI. He was arrested and released on Promise To Appear.

Oct. 8, 1 a.m. On Walnut Boulevard at Dainty Avenue, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to have multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest and was in possession of a dagger. A passenger was found to be under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant. Both were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Oct. 8, 11:22 p.m. An unidentified person fired three shots during an altercation on O’Hara Avenue.

Oct. 9, 1 a.m. A subject punched and bit another subject during an altercation on Oak Street. A third subject pushed the victim into a glass display case, causing it to shatter. Both assailants were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Oct. 9, 5:06 a.m. A vehicle on Atherton Boulevard at Falcon Court was reported as suspicious, and when stopped, its driver was found to be intoxicated. He was arrested and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility.

Oct. 9, 6:40 a.m. On Pheasant Run Terrace, two subjects were engaged in an argument over a dog.

Oct. 9, 11:58 p.m. A subject contacted during a pedestrian stop on Shady Willow Lane was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance and in violation of his probation. He was arrested and released on a

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On Lone Tree Way at Emerald Bay Drive in Brentwood, a bicyclist stopped for vehicle code violations was found to have several outstanding warrants for his arrest.

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Promise To Appear.

Oct. 10, 4:26 a.m. Three unidentified persons entered a business on Lone Tree Way armed with a semi-auto handgun, stole cash and other items, and fled in a vehicle prior to the arrival of police.

Oct. 10, 7 a.m. A subject taken into custody as he was released from San Quentin State Prison was transported to the Martinez Detention Facility and booked on an outstanding warrant.

Oct. 10, 8:51 a.m. A subject borrowed a vehicle from a resident of Shasta Daisy Drive and failed to return it.

Oct. 10, 11:15 a.m. An unidentified driver struck another vehicle on Richdale Court and fled without providing contact information.

Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m. An unidentified person broke the driver’s side window of a vehicle parked on Lone Tree Way and stole a cell phone. Estimated loss: $500.

Oct. 10, 6:21 p.m. A subject who stole merchandise valued at $274.92 from a business on Balfour Road was arrested and released on a Promise To Appear.

Oct. 10, 7:46 p.m. A subject entered an apartment on Village Drive and demanded money from the occupant. The subject later attempted to rob another victim. He was apprehended, arrested and transported to Juvenile Hall.

Oct. 10, 10:36 p.m. On Lone Tree Way at Brentwood Boulevard, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be displaying false license plate tabs. He was cited and released on a Notice To Appear. The vehicle was stored.

Oct. 11, 12:39 p.m. An unidentified person used a BB gun to damage a vehicle and the windows of a house under construction on Baldina Drive at O’Hara Avenue.

Oct. 11, 1:21 p.m. A vehicle parked on Carter Place was towed for displaying registration expired for more than six months.

Oct. 11, 3:45 p.m. A resident of Chamomile Lane was advised that her Social Security number was being used by an unidentified person in Stanislaus County.

Oct. 11, 8:10 p.m. On Sand Creek Road, a subject was arrested for making contact with another subject in violation of a domesticviolence restraining order.

To view the Brentwood Police Department’s public logs on the city’s Web site, visit

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OAKLEY Oct. 3 – Residences on the 1700 block of Domaine Way and the 100 block of Carol Lane were burglarized.

Oct. 3 – Identity theft was reported on the 5000 block of Claremont Court.

Oct. 4 – A vehicle parked on the 900 block of Almond Drive was burglarized.

Oct. 5 – On Carol Lane at Main Street, a subject was arrested for being under the influence of drugs.

Oct. 6 – On Courtland Drive at Gateway Drive, a subject was arrested for violating the terms of his probation.

Oct. 6 – Arrest warrants were served on Laurel Road at Main Street, the 1800 block of Concannon Drive, and the 2900 block of Oakley Road.

Oct. 6 – Vandalism was reported on the 1200 block of Quail Valley Run. Oct. 6 – A vehicle was stolen from the 4100 block of Mahaffey Way. Oct. 6 – On Neroly Road at Oakley Road and on Third Street at Star Street, subjects were arrested for possession of dangerous drugs.

Oct. 7 – Grand theft from a vehicle was reported on the 100 block of Minaret Road.

Oct. 7 – Malicious phone calls were made to a resident of the 2000 block of Rubens Way. Oct. 8 – A vehicle accident with injuries occurred on the 1300 block of Carpenter Road.

Oct. 8 – An assault with a deadly weapon was reported on Hill Avenue at Salvador Lane.

Oct. 8 – On Fairhaven Way at Robert Way, a subject was arrested for brandishing a weapon.

Oct. 8 – A residence on the 800 block of Chianti Way was burglarized.

Oct. 9 – On the 400 block of Rocky Mountain Way, a subject was arrested for interfering with a public officer.

Oct. 9 – An adult was reported missing from the 43300 block of Travale Place.

Oct. 9 – On the 100 block of East Cypress Road, a subject was arrested for public intoxication.

Oct. 9 – On the 2000 block of Verona Court, on Laurel Road at O’Hara Avenue and on Bridgehead Road at Main Street, subjects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Heritage golfer takes top BVAL trophy

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Athletes from three schools took center stage at Monday’s Bay Valley Athletic League Championships at Lone Tree Golf Course, but it was Megan Conder of Heritage High who earned top individual honors.

Conder was the only golfer to break 80, carding a 79. The most significant facet: she shot it without the benefit of a single birdie. “I really persevered through the whole thing,” Conder said. “I wasn’t playing my best, but I wasn’t playing my worst.

The support I got was great. I got texts in the morning saying good luck. I told myself that at least for all of them, I am going to play my best.”

Deer Valley claimed the overall title by winning a tiebreaker against regular-season champion Liberty.

Since the Lions’ regular-season title guaranteed them a spot in the North Coast Section Tournament, they were under less pressure than teams struggling for a tournament bid. And yet Liberty’s top five of Lei Wei, Marissa Apodoca, Morgan Hernandez, Shelby Watkins and Ashley Griffin

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Megan Conder of Heritage High School blasts out of the bunker during Monday’s BVAL Championships at Lone Tree Golf Course. tied Deer Valley’s lineup of Taylor Coover, Taylor Robinson, Cristina Gonzalez, Rene DeAmaral and Julia Gonzalez with a score of 482. The tiebreaker went to the Wolverines, as Gabby Hastings’ score topped Max-

Blocking breast cancer eer Valley High junior outside hitter Chanelle Washington, right, blocks a shot from Antioch’s Amanda Thorndike on Tuesday night.

The Panthers and Wolverines wore pink for the annual Dig for the Cure girls volleyball game. Proceeds from the match benefit breast cancer research.

Deer Valley claimed a victory in straight sets: 25-16, 25-18 and 25-13.

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As the scoring of Conder’s group didn’t rival hers, she wasn’t aware until after the tournament – when she saw the official numbers – that she’d won the individual

championship. She edged Freedom’s Andrea Neilson by one shot and Deer Valley’s Coover by two. Apodoca’s 84 made her Liberty’s low scorer.

Liberty head coach Josh Ellcessor said his goal in the North Coast Section playoffs is a top 10 finish. While he conceded that it doesn’t sound too ambitious, he pointed out that his players are significantly less experienced than most of their NCS rivals.

While Ellcessor wanted to give all the credit to Deer Valley for its win, he also noted that his team’s motivation wasn’t there, as they had nothing to gain and nothing to lose. Despite not winning the league championship tournament, the coach remained pleased with his girls’ season. Four of Liberty’s six players are seniors.

“The season was a joy to coach,” Ellcessor said. “We had great leadership. It was easy to coach this year. I just delegated leadership roles to the girls. We went 8-0 this season. I’m extremely proud of the progress they’ve made.”

Freedom’s score of 523 earned it third place; Heritage posted 553, and Pittsburg rounded out the tournament with a score of 611.

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Falcons can’t stop Pirates

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

The good news about a 5-0 preseason is that it takes pressure off the league games – at least when it comes to qualifying for the North Coast Section playoffs.

So although Freedom football team dropped its Bay Valley Athletic League opener 35-14 to Pittsburg on Friday, the Falcons are still optimistic about their postseason chances.

“They came out and ran the ball really well,” Freedom head coach Kevin Hartwig said. “On offense, we didn’t do a really good job up front and couldn’t run the ball. They started teeing off on us. We’re young up front, and it showed.”

The game’s first quarter was scoreless. The Falcons (5-1, 0-1 BVAL) opened the second quarter by making a goal-line stand against the Pirates. After converting only one first down on the ensuing possession (their first of the game), Freedom punted. Pittsburg (4-2, 1-0 BVAL) senior quarterback Malik Watson closed out the ensuing drive with a one-yard quarterback sneak – the first of five consecutive Pirates scoring drives. Freedom couldn’t keep up.

Falcons’ quarterback Dante Mayes,

a junior, wasn’t sacked often, but was consistently pressured. Mayes’ passes to his normally dynamic receivers often went for few yards, if they were caught at all.

After Pittsburg’s first touchdown, Freedom saw a glimmer of hope when junior return man Darrell Daniels flew 91 yards for the tying score. The Pirates answered right back with an 81-yard drive capped by a one-yard touchdown run for Pittsburg senior running back Mister Cotton. Following another Freedom punt, the Pirates opened up a 21-7 halftime lead when Watson hit senior receiver Tyelor Mapp on an eightyard strike.

The game was certainly not over at that point, as Freedom got the ball on the second half kickoff. But when Mayes was picked off by senior defensive back Miles Walker on the opening possession, Pittsburg put the game away. Cotton plowed in from five yards for his second score of the night, opening up a 28-7 lead.

“Our defense played lights-out,” Pirates head coach Victor Galli said.

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EC Lions win big A Freedom defender tries to bring down Pittsburg senior fullback Fe’ao Vunipola on Friday night.

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won handily. The Scouts played an outstanding game. The Jr. Pee Wees came up short to fall to 3-3 for the season. The Pee Wees maintained their perfect record, which now stands at 6-0, and are taking aim at success in the playoffs.

The Jr. Midgets 5-1 mark might have earned them a berth in the playoffs as well. The Midgets notched a big win over West Pittsburg, 34-0, leaving them with a 4-2 mark. ECYF travels to San Ramon this weekend to face the Bears.

– Contributed by Ingrid Gregerson

Falcons from page 17A here. They’re going to finish the season strong; we might see them again down the road.”

Each team recorded one additional score. Pittsburg senior fullback Crajon Monfee scored on a three-yard run, while Mayes hit junior fullback Andrew Werkheiser on a 21-yard pass.

Despite the loss, Hartwig took a positive view of the rest of the season.

“We’re fine – it’s just one game,” Hartwig said. “That’s the thing that’s

nice. Tomorrow we’re going to get back to work and get ready for Antioch.”

Freedom will travel to Antioch to take on a Panthers’ team that also dropped its first game of the season Friday. Pittsburg will stay at home on Friday to clash pads with Deer Valley, which beat Liberty to open its league season.

The junior varsity game was no more successful for the Falcons. Both teams entered the game 5-0, but Pittsburg won 42-7.

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The Jr. Pee Wees took first in cheer and dance, while the Pee Wees placed first in cheer and fifth in dance. The Jr. Midget squad claimed second place in cheer and third in dance. And the Midget squad took first in cheer and third in dance. The Lions girls will head to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and UC Davis in November.

The ECYF Lions football program hosted West Pittsburg on Saturday, and three out of four Lions teams

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Dal Porto Ranch Show Team riders Mariah Piepho, Brittany Borbely, Alexis Steele and Hailey Powers ride and walk with their horses earlier this year.

Reining in awards Dal Porto Ranch Show Team riders claimed myriad awards at the recent Gold N Grand show.

Alexis Steele won five championship buckles and was the 10-and-under highpoint saddle winner. Mariah Piepho and Hailey Powers each earned two top-five finisher buckles. Megan Silveira claimed four buckles and was circuit champion in the 18-and-under limit youth walk/jog trail category.

Whitney Peek came home with a topfive finisher buckle and a circuit champi-

onship in the amateur 19-and-over showmanship category. Margaret Neely was a champion in the amateur select 45-andover showmanship category and circuit champion in the amateur select 45-andover walk/jog western pleasure class.

Lori Butler claimed a title in the amateur select 45-and-over walk/jog trail competition. Steele was a circuit champion in all 10-and-under walk/jog classes.

And Powers won the circuit championship in the 18-and-under walk/jog trail competitions.

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Brentwood police honor one of their own

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

It took a special request from his boss to get him to the black tie event, but for Officer Chris Peart it was the command performance of a lifetime.

At the recent Brentwood Police Officers Ball at the Wedgewood Wedding and Banquet Center in Brentwood, Peart was named by his fellow police officers as the department’s inaugural Officer of the Year.

“When I got the invitation (to the ball), I wasn’t planning to go,” said Peart. “But then I got called into my boss’s office and he said I had to be there because I was getting the award. He said he was sorry to tell me that way, but he had to be sure I was going to be there.”

Peart, who serves as school resource officer at Liberty High, has been with the city’s PD since 2005, and according to Brentwood Chief of Police Mark Evenson, represents the true spirit of the award. “Chris is not only a wonderful police officer, but he’s also a fantastic human being,” said Evenson. “He’s one of those people who doesn’t just wear the uniform; he goes above and beyond what’s required of his job.”

Candidates for the award are nominated

Letters from page 14A that the enforcement of the sign ordinance, which has the possibility to generate fees for the city, comes at the same time as six $16,000 palm trees and a $140,000 “Welcome to Brentwood” sign are erected. I guess somebody needs to pay for them.

I don’t find it fair to try and squeeze the “little guy” – who already generates revenue and contributes to the economic growth of this city – for a civic center that is draining Brentwood’s pockets and creates no revenue.

Please stand up and take notice, councilmen, and seriously consider a reasonable amendment to the sign ordinance, because you, gentlemen, are not sitting in a very flattering light right now.

Gina Skelton Owner, Tangles Salon

Yes on Walmart, no on palms Editor: Letters written by Terri Adams and Kelly West dated Oct. 7 were right on the money. I want to make the following comments: 1. I don’t remember hearing any objections when Target, Mervyns and other stores were being built. Although these establishments are on Lone Tree Way in the city of Antioch, neverthless, they are right next door to Brentwood. I shop at Walmart weekly and more often as the need arises. And yes, I would prefer spending my money in our own town.

2. Regarding the palm trees. Yes, they are beautiful, but at what expense? The buildings are way too big and look out of place with all the other surroundings. They don’t fit. One smaller one with enough office space would’ve been sufficient. We the residents and taxpayers of Brentwood did not have an input on this huge project. We

based on a variety of criteria, including dedication, passion for the job, core values and productivity. “Basically, the award is given to the officer that best exemplifies what the job is all about,” said Evenson. “All of the department personnel had an opportunity to submit a nominee if they wanted, and then we had a review committee that made the final decision.

“It’s the first year we have done this.

We have different types of recognition and awards, letters of appreciation and distinguished medals, but this is our first Officer of the Year award, and it’s a very nice thing.”

But for the 30-year-old Peart – a criminal justice graduate from Sacramento State – being recognized by his fellow officers is the greatest honor of all. “Obviously being honored by your peers is the best,” said Peart. “Especially given the caliber of men and women we have in the department. I love doing what I do, being out in the community and helping people. I am truly, truly honored.”

The black-tie awards ceremony was highlighted by dinner and dancing. “It was a nice social evening; a good time,” said Peart, who was presented with a plaque at the event.

“For me it was a great night; something I’ll remember my entire career.”

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only pay the taxes. Enough said.

Pearl Stredni Brentwood

Walmart welcome Editor: I’ve discussed the possibility of a Walmart in Brentwood with several business owners in town and read the opinions in your Opinion section. From what I’ve heard and read, it seems that the business owners in downtown Brentwood are not worried about losing business to Walmart.

It’s the small businesses on Brentwood Boulevard that are worried about losing business.

I think that’s a valid concern, but because we live in a competitive society (at least it is for now), some will make it and some won’t. I know that’s over simplifying the matter, but any small business, including mine, faces competition all of the time, and those that make it usually are stronger because of it. And besides, since this is a commercially zoned property, how do you know that any store built there might not harm local businesses? If they’d been able to get Costco, would that have been OK? Downtown business owners favor Walmart building here because they believe it will bring more people to our downtown.

(By the way, unlike some people, I love our downtown and I am very enthusiastic about everything the city has accomplished so far. I know some businesses have not fared too well this past year, but I think a lot of that is due to the poor economy. A few years ago, even with all of the construction, things would have been different.)

What they do not like about Walmart is the potential for increased crime, etc.

Why not have a small police presence at Walmart just as they do at The Streets of Brentwood? My husband and I own our

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Chris Peart, with wife Crystal, was recently honored as Brentwood’s Police Officer of the Year.

own business and we’ve had to make some difficult choices over the past five years to stay afloat in this economy. And like a lot of people, I’ve had to cut back on spending and I would welcome Walmart in Brentwood.

Finally, just for your information, if you buy stock (I don’t), you might want to buy Walmart shares. Walmart and the Dollar Store shares have risen as the economy has worsened, and I don’t see any improvement for a long time.

Kristin Villyard Brentwood

Touching tribute Editor: As appreciative Americans, we thank the members of our community who brought the American Heroes Tribute to us. Driving along Discovery Bay Boulevard and seeing the displayed banners with pictures, names, ages and home towns of local young men who lost their lives in action serving our country is a heart-wrenching, emotional reminder of the ultimate sacrifice they and their families have made for all of us.

Especially heartbreaking for us is the picture of Discovery Bay’s own Joey Graves. We will never forget the day of his service when sad, flag-waving residents lined the same street where these banners now fly, honoring him and offering solace to his father, Kevin.

As mothers (we are an all-women club), we cannot begin to imagine the pain the families of these brave young men have endured, and we extend our condolences to you for the loss of your children.

Because of these brave men, and far too many others, we Americans can continue to proudly sing, with extreme meaning and complete understanding, the

last words our national anthem – “And the home of the brave.”

Darleen Gianni Byron Delta Lions Club

Lack of judgment Editor: I would like to respond to a statement made by Mayor Jim Frazier in Samie Hartley’s article “Manager’s mortgage deal dropped.” Mayor Frazier is quoted as saying “Making mistakes is human” and “Admitting your mistakes and decisively rectifying them is what makes us good leaders …” etcetera.

I take great issue with Mayor Frazier’s comments. It is not admitting to a blatant mistake after being exposed in the media and making a quick reversal that makes a good leader. What makes a good leader is someone who exercises sound judgment from the start. This apology to the citizens of our community is empty, wherefore that apology would not have been offered, had they not been caught.

The lack of judgment demonstrated by Mayor Frazier would have been met with criminal charges for any business leader who misappropriated corporate funds and bypassed its board of directors as a “favor” to a hand-picked lieutenant. These are public funds, and we expect our leadership to adhere to the concept of “stewardship” and exercise sound judgment.

We have too much of this “just do it, and if caught … ask for forgiveness” going on at the state and federal levels. We don’t need it in local politics. If this is the game, move on and run for the Senate.

Matthew Dotson Oakley

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Attitude, training soften rejection

by Jennifer Wadsworth Correspondent Adapt, focus and keep your head up.

That’s the message career counselors tell the unemployed these days. It’s one 19-year-old Zachary Kalaw tells himself every day to combat repeated rejection.

The Antioch resident has been job hunting since February. Those months of unsuccessful searching have taken their toll on his self-esteem, he said. But he tries to stay positive, go through the motions and realize that rejection’s not a reflection of his personal worth.

“You see all these kids my age or younger getting jobs so I figure eventually I’ll get lucky.”

“Eventually” for a lot of job hunters averages out to about 10 months these days, said Alissa Friedman, head of the nonprofit career training center Opportunity Junction.

Friedman tempers her motivational words with harsh recession-era reality: You must learn to deal with rejection. Often several months of it.

“I just tell them that this is the reality now – it’s just going to take longer to find a job,” she said. “But it’s important to be there to remind them of their good qualities … that it’s not because they’re inadequate.”

It’s what you do in the meantime that improves your prospects, she added.

Come up with a goal of what type of job you want, get those qualifications under your belt and apply for whatever opportunity comes along until you get there.

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Zachary Kalaw has been searching for a job since February. To counteract the discouraging effect of repeated rejection, he tells himself it’s only a matter of time. As the search continues, he’s taking a math class at Los Medanos College to improve his marketability and take steps toward earning a degree or certification. that extra certification, that extra training,” Friedman said. “It does make a difference.”

Kalaw agreed that keeping busy has kept him hopeful – and sane. That’s why he signed up for a math class at Los Medanos College and is working on finishing his GED. In high schools, counselors are taking lessons from the embattled economy and sharing them with their pupils to give them a head start in developing resilience and learning about adaptability. “We always tell them that the more education they have, the better,” said Deer Valley

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Instilling in students at an early age that it’s important to keep up with the changing times prepares them for tough job markets like the present, she said.

It’s that willingness to change, learn a new software or a new skill that catches an employer’s eye, said Friedman.

According to Opportunity Junction career counselor Michelle Stewart, one reason the perpetual job search gets discouraging, however, is that the pay keeps dropping and the qualifications

keep climbing. “Now you see entry-level positions requiring a bachelor’s degree,” she said. “One job ad recently listed one of the duties was to get coffee and it required a four-year degree, with a master’s preferred.”

The pay: $10 per hour.

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Attitude is everything, said Linville: “If you’re willing to take your job search to an A-game, you’re more likely to find work. Employers look for people who want to work.”

More than the minimum Even if it’s a $12/hour administrative job without benefits, don’t pass it up. Apply anyway, Linville said. You can make your final decision once you get a job offer. The advantage of taking a job you’re overqualified for is that it closes gaps in your resumé.

Keep learning Technology progresses so fast, said Linville, that you can spend your entire job hunt taking classes to bide your time, gaining the

latest software or skill certifications: “Tech skills get lost quickly.”

Credentials in other areas, such as customer service, are useful in a broad range of positions. Separate yourself from the crowd by earning extra cred and offering a prospective employer something more.

The One Stop offices on Delta Fair Boulevard in Antioch and Pine Street in Brentwood offer customer service, typing, Internet and other workplace classes that award certificates upon completion. Any of them are eye-catching pluses on your resumé, Linville said.

Learn where to get help East Bay residents have access to plenty of free or cheap resources to guide them through their job search. Linville recommends starting the process at a newcomer’s orientation at one of the local One Stop offices. To find out when they’re scheduled, e-mail her at dlinville@ehsd.cccounty.us.

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Open enrollment and generic drugs Open enrollment for health insurance runs through Dec. 31, which means you can change your present insurance or obtain different insurance, and Medicare recipients needn’t take a physical or answer a lot of inane questions. The application is a short form – and you can’t be turned down.

SENIOR Many changes ORNER have occurred due to all the talk in Washington about health care, so some insurance companies are making changes. Look at your options for Medicare supplements. Last year, MARLA Evercare opted out of LUCKHARDT California, so my mom and I reviewed alternatives with our insurance broker. We listened to information about various programs and made a decision based on a comfortable monthly cost and co-pays.

When shopping for health insurance, like shopping for anything else, you’re faced with many choices, so gather as much data as you can and pick a program that best fits your needs and budget.

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The doctors and the hospitals of choice come in groups. When you choose a primary-care physician, you also pick a medical group such as Sutter Delta or John Muir. Let your agent know your preferences. You have the right to choose who treats you – and where.

Medicines can be costly, and many of them are available in generic form. Ask your doctor if any of your medications can be substituted for lower-cost generics. Your doctor and pharmacist can save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars annually.

As the holiday season begins and we get busy, take time to check into your insurance situation. It was on my priority list along with my Santa wish list – which is short and sweet: I want good health for you, my mom, my family and friends, and yes, peace on earth.

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Marla Luckhardt is a Discovery Bay resident and member of the East Contra Costa Senior Coalition. She works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. To contact her, email marla2054@ aol.com.

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Celebrating 90 larence Lepak celebrated his 90th birthday on Oct.1 with his family at Black Bear Diner in Oakley.

Clarence, who has lived in Antioch for 50 years, stays active by driving his car and riding his bicycle. He enjoys senior lunch during the week and likes to garden – he grows more than 75 tomato plants every year. Family, friends and neighbors love his home-grown tomatoes. Happy 90th birthday, Dad, and many more!

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It’s a boy Jordan and Susan Borer are delighted to announce the birth of their first child. On Oct. 7, 2011 at 4 p.m. they welcomed their son, Tyler James, into this world. He weighed 7 pounds, 15.9 ounces and measured 21.5 inches.

OBITUARIES Mary Martin June 18, 1916-Oct. 9, 2011 Longtime Reno resident Mary Martin passed away peacefully at her home in Oakley with her family by her side on Sunday Oct. 9, 2011 at the golden age of 95 years and four MARTIN months.

Mary moved to Reno from California in 1962. In 1980, after retiring from 11 years with K-mart, she moved to Truth or Consequences, N.M. She spent seven years enjoying time with her sister Cecelia and family.

She returned to Reno, where she lived at the Volunteers of America Nevada Residence until her 90th birthday. Five years ago, Mary moved to her son and wife’s home in Marana, Ariz. and then to her daughter’s home in Oakley.

Mary’s philosophy of life: “I like to make the most of every day by giving, loving, living and bringing joy to those I love, to all my friends and neighbors and all people. I don’t believe in hating anyone. To me it’s a waste of time that could be used for spreading love. I believe by doing the best I can for myself and others by using my time and abilities, I can help make a better and happier world.

“I like to treat everyone as I would like to be treated with kindness, courage, sympathy, respect and love as needed, with an open mind and heart. When I smile at you, I’m saying ‘I love you’ whether I know you or not, ‘God Bless you and keep you in the best of health.’ So, if I smile at you, smile back and make my day.”

Mary is smiling at each of us from above. Let’s make her day and smile back.

Mary Martin Waldman Kinnunen Fouts Travelue is survived by her brothers, Tony and Jackie Martin, and numerous cousins; her children, Jerome Waldman of Sparks, Nev.; Patricia Waldman of Lakeland, Fla.; Steve Waldman of Marana, Ariz.; Nancy Potts of Sparks, Nev.; Charlene Gutierrez of Oakley and Keith Kinnunen of La Habra, Calif.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Jacinto and Maria Martin; and

siblings, Floyd, Mandine, Cecelia, Eliza, Arturro and Alicia.

A quiet gravesite prayer was held at Mountain View Mausoleum in Reno on Oct. 15.

Ernest C. Burroughs April 1922-Oct. 2011 Ernest C. Burroughs, 89, was born in 1922 at his family home in Knightsen. After graduating from Liberty High School, he spent two years at the University of CaliforBURROUGHS nia, Berkeley before joining the family dairy business in 1942. He was a lifetime dairyman, partnering first with his brother Oscar in Contra Costa County for 30 years and then with sons Bruce and Ward in Merced County for another 30 years.

He served on many boards, including the Oakley school district board. He was a director for California Gold Dairy Cooperative and Eastside Water District as well.

He served as president of the Farm Bureau Federation in Contra Costa County. He was a member of the Atwater United Methodist Church and served on its board of trustees.

He was an avid horseman and especially enjoyed horse and mule pack trips into the Sierra Nevada mountains.

He is survived by his sister, Cynthia Hummal; five children, Bruce (Barbara), Ward (Rosie), Mary, Robert (Ginny) and Katherine (Rob); 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary “Loo,” to whom he was married for 57 years; his brothers, Rennie, Oscar and Phil; and granddaughter Bethany.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0006321-00 The name of the business (es): Go See Isaac Cars Inc. Located at: 1113 1/2 W 10th St In: Antioch, Ca, 94509, Mailing: P.O. Box 701, Antioch, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Go See Isaac Cars Inc 1113 1/2 W 10th St 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 9/20/11. Signature of registrant: Itsak Negrin President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/20/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 9/20/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: September 30, October 7,14, 21, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006327- 00.

The name of the business (es): Solar Harmonic Suppliers Located at: 2627 Presidio Dr In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jamie Duran 2627 Presidio Dr, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NA. Signature of registrant: Jamie Duran. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/21/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 9/21/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2011.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: AUGUST 8, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: WAL MART STORES INC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 4893 LONE TREE WAY ANTIOCH CA 94531-8553 Type of License(s) Applied for: 21 - OFFSALE GENERAL Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 1515 CLAY ST, STE 2208, OAKLAND, CA 94612 (510) 6224970 LA1053795 ANTIOCH PRESS 10/7, 14, 21, 2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0006389-00 The name of the business (es): Z4 Trucking Located at: 5161 Homestead Way In: Antioch, Ca, 94531. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Senad Zilkic 5161 Homestead Way Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/23/11. Signature of registrant: Senad Zilkic This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/23/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 9/23/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006528- 00 The name of the business (es): Exclusive Cuts Located at: 4530 Balfour Rd Unit H In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JAV Salon, LLC 300 S. First St Ste 320 San Jose, CA 95113. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liabiltiy Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Valerie Ha Managing Member This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/30/11 By Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires 9/30/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0006620-00 The name of the business (es): Compassion Care in Home Senior Service Located at: 1008 Sutter Creek Way In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Katheryn McCarn 1008 Sutter Creek Wy 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: Katheryn McCarn This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 10/4/11

By C. Garcia, Deputy Expires 10/4/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006314- 00 The name of the business (es): Solar Technology Builders Located at: 4525 Lariat Lane In: Oakley, Ca, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mitchel Smith 4525 Lariat Lane Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Mitch Smith This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/20/11 By J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 9/20/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006631- 00 The name of the business (es): Aquatic Pool Service & Repairs Located at: 1920 Paprika Drive In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Troy Rosano 1920 Paprika 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 NA. Signature of registrant: Troy Rosano This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 10/4/11 By D. Acuff, Deputy Expires 10/4/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Abigail Botelho SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Abigail Botelho FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1500 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Abigail Rosamund Botelho filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Abigail Rosamund Botelho to Proposed Name: Abigail Rosamund Frank 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: 11/17/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 9/19/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006577- 00 The name of the business (es): Dano’s Harbor Located at: 3844 Stone Rd In: Bethel Island, Ca, 94511. Mailing: P.O. Box 822, Gilroy, CA 95020 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): #1) David L Brannon #2) Debbie D. Brannon 3844 Stone Road, Bethel Island, CA 94511.

This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-7-11. Signature of registrant: Debbie D. Brannon This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 10/3/11 By D. Acuff, Deputy Expires 10/3/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006703- 00 The name of the business (es): Cazuelas Grill Located at: 2129 Hilltop Mall Rd In: Richmond, Ca, 94806, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sandra Fernandez 753 Manor Rd El Sobrante, CA 94803. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Sandra Fernandez. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 10/6/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 10/6/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006758- 00 The name of the business (es): Panache Boutique Located at: 7740 B1 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Wagma Safi 2070 Rubens Wy #201 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: Wagma Safi This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 10/10/2011 By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 10/10/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006538- 00 The name of the business (es): MADE Located at: 219 Oak St In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: 181 Monet Dr., Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Patricia M. Barreda 181 Monet Dr. Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/30/11.

Signature of registrant: Patricia M. Barreda This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/30/11 By D. Acuff, Deputy Expires 9/30/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2011 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: July 5, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: BIG WAVE DAVE’S The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 4441 BALFOUR RD A BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-1409 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41 – On-Sale Beer And Wine – Eating Place Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date(s): October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006783- 00 The name of the business (es): JDS Construction Company Located at: 1816 Anastasia Drive In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Joseph Salvador 1816 Anastasia 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: Joseph Salvador This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 10/11/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 10/11/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2011 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: October 11, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: PRESTIGE FOODS INC The

applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 2709 HILLCREST AVE ANTIOCH, CA 94531-6371 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41– On- Sale Beer and Wine – Eating Place Antioch Press No.06-1617 Publish Date(s): October 21, 2011

estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 11/10/11 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: 14 Room: . Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Sharon Berry 1760 Surfside Place, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Telephone: (209)607-6727 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 2011.

monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: October 21, 2011.

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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: 2405 Sunny Ln Apt 11 Antioch CA 94509-3149 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: $256,320.73. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: September 26, 2011. (R-392814 10/07/11, 10/14/11, 10/21/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006759- 00 The name of the business (es): Home Consignments Plus Located at: 7720 B1 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mohammed F Faiez 2070 Rubens Way, 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 10/10/11. Signature of registrant: Mohammed F Faiez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 10/10/11

By Elizabeth Gutierrez, Deputy Expires 10/10/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006576- 00 The name of the business (es): SIZZLER Located at: 2709 Hillcrest Avenue In: Antioch, CA, 94561, Mailing: 1616 Heritage Bay Ct, San Jose, CA 95138 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Prestige Foods, Inc. 1616 Heritage Bay Ct. San Jose, CA 95138. 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: GURJIT SINGH, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 10/03/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 10/3/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0006825-00 The name of the business (es): 1.) Accurate Real Estate Services, Inc. and 2.) Accurate Signature Properties Located at: 14810 Highway 4, Suite B In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Accurate Real Estate Services, Inc 14810 Highway 4, Suite B Discovery Bay, CA 94505. 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: Mark Skilling Chief Financial Officer This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 10/12/11 By H. Franklin, Deputy Expires 10/12/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0006390-00 The name of the business (es): Appraisal Solution Services Located at: 1309 Roselinda Ct In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: 3130 Balfour Rd Suite D,#122, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Michael Dalton 1309 Roselinda Ct Brentwood, CA 94513 2) Marc Williams 135 Percheron Ct Vallejo Ca 94591. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/23/11.

Signature of registrant: Michael Dalton This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/23/11 By D. Acuff, Deputy Expires 9/23/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006275- 00 The name of the business (es): Spa Buyers Group Marketing Co. Located at: 2165 Gold Poppy Crt In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Jeff Davis 2)Sandra Davis 2165 Gold Poppy Crt, 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: Jeff Davis This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/19/11 By J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 9/19/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006352- 00 The name of the business (es): Jobs Success Consulting Services Located at: 3721 Sunset Lane Suite 204 In: Antioch, Ca, 94509, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jobs Success Staffing Services LLC 5133 Winter Glen Way Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by:a Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Carmen Reyes This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/21/11 By C. Garcia, Deputy Expires 9/21/16 Antioch Press No. 061617 Publish dates: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006461- 00 The name of the business (es): MT. Diablo Gardening, Inc. Located at: 701 Allbrook Ct. In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 1467, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MT. Diablo Gardening, Inc. 701 Allbrook Ct. 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 1/9/07. Signature of registrant: Cesar Vera - President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/27/11 By L. Derrick, Deputy Expires 9/27/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005913- 00 The name of the business (es): AAA Mobile Notary Located at: 4543 Selkirk Ct. In: Antioch, Ca, 94531, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rolanda White 4543 Selkirk Ct. 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 8/30/11. Signature of registrant: Rolanda White This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 8/30/11 By Joseph Barton, Deputy Expires 8/30/16 Antioch Press No. 061617 Publish dates: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006451- 00 The name of the business (es): Au Pair Helpful Hands Located at: 53 Carol Lane In: Oakley, Ca, 94561, Mailing: 53 Carol Lane, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Melissa Maddox 53 Carol Lane #807 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 9-27-11. Signature of registrant: Melissa Maddox This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/27/11 By L. Derrick, Deputy Expires 9/27/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006529- 00 The name of the business (es): BRISMAR Located at: 1255 Treat Blvd 300 In: Walnut Creek, Ca, 94597, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1)Cristian Calderon C. 2)Sandra V. Marmol T., 2003 Villa Drive Apt #208, Pittsburg, CA 94565 . This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/30/11.

Signature of registrant: Cristian Briam Calderon Castillo This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/30/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 9/30/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006035- 00 The name of the business (es): Tina’s Cleaning Service Located at: 4746 Mammouth Ln In: Oakley, Ca, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ernestina Galvan 4746 Mammouth Ln. 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: Ernestina Galvan This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/7/11 By Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires 9/7/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006278- 00 The name of the business (es): MADDMoto Located at: 5115 Winchester Dr. In: Oakley, Ca, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1)Martin Ortega Jr 2)Christina Ortega 5115 Winchester Dr. Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-19-11. Signature of registrant: Martin Ortega Jr. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/19/11 By Joseph Barton, Deputy Expires 9/19/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM PAUL FEIGEL aka WILLIAM FEIGEL CASE NUMBER P11-01230 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: WILLIAM PAUL FEIGEL aka WILLIAM FEIGEL A Petition for Probate has been filed by: SHARON BERRY in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA The Petition for Probate requests that: SHARON BERRY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1323729-11 APN: 052- 500-009 TRA: 01-135 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6666 REF: Resus, Jennifer IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED April 16, 2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 10, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded April 28, 2009, as Inst. No. 20090092728-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Jennifer B Resus and Jeremy R Resus Wife And Husband, 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 118 (the “Lot”) as shown on the Map entitled “Map of Subdivision 8850 Nelson Ranch No. 2” (“Map”) recorded on August 24, 2006, in Book 494 of Maps at Page 18, in the Official Records of Contra Costa County, State of California (the “Property”). Excepting therefrom: Fifty percent (50%) of all oil, gas, casinghead gas, asphaltum and other hydrocarbon and all chemical gas now or hereafter found, situated or located in all or any portion of the lands above described lying more than 500 feet below the surface thereof, together with the right to slant drill for and remove fifty percent (SO%) of all said oil, gas, casing head gas, asphaltum and other hydrocarbons and chemical gas lying below a depth of more than 500 feet below the surface thereof, including the right to grant leases for all or any of said purposes, but without any right whatsoever to enter upon the surface of said lands or upon any portion thereof, within 500 feet vertical distance below the surface thereof, as reserved in the Deed from Bernard M. Duncan and Helen L. Duncan, his wife, and William R. Sickenberger and Barbara L. Sickenberger, his wife, recorded July 28, 1965, in Book 4919, Page 260, Official Records.

Note: The description shown above reflects the current record description of the subject property, said description is not reflected on the subject Deed of Trust which contains an erroneous description. The above description should be used on all future documents.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4630 Imperial St Antioch CA 94531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $444,439.33. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-424753-TC Order #: 5100680 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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): COLIN DAVIDSON AND KIMBERLEE DAVIDSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 8/26/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0323895-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/17/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $356,644.61 The purported property address is: 1437 WILDCAT WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 035- 425-004-5 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, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2891 or Login to: www.auction.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Ext. 3704 ________ ___________________- ___________ _____________ Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

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

IDSPub #0012645 10/21/2011 10/28/2011 11/4/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1176672-02 APN: 074- 430-0153 TRA: 01-002 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3831 REF: Saucedo, Anna IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED May 11, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 27, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded May 17, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005017555300 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Anna Saucedo A Single Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Marwand Shinzari SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Marwand Shinzari FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1413 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Marwand Shinzari filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. 1)Marwand Shinzari (aka: Marwand Sediga) 2)Geety Osman 3)Nageena Sitara Shinzari 4)Arzo Amena Shinzari to Proposed Name: 1)Jacob Murwan Shinwari 2)Geety Osman Shinwari 3)Nageena Sitara Shinwari 4)Arzo Ameena Shinwari 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: 11/4/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 9/6/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006313- 00 The name of the business (es): Cris Garrett Salon Located at: 2967 Santos Ln In: Walnut Creek, Ca, 94597, Mailing: 3168 Danville Blvd., Alamo, CA 94507 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Crystal m Garrett 3168 Danville Blvd Alamo, CA 94507. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on . Signature of registrant: Crystal m Garrett This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/20/11 By C. Garcia, Deputy Expires 9/20/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006540- 00 The name of the business (es): ARM ENTERPRISES Located at: 4715 Duarte Avenue In: Oakley, Ca, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Amy R McCuan 4715 Duarte 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 10/30/2006. Signature of registrant: Amy R McCuan This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/30/2011 By J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 9/30/2016 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-453716-LL Order #: 877805 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/28/2007. 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): CHARLES MCDONALD Recorded: 7/2/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0190144-00 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/31/2011 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $245,633.41 The purported property address is: 1365 REAGAN WY BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 016- 300186 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Ext. 3704 ___________ ________________- ____________ ____________ Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

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

IDSPub #0011746 10/7/2011 10/14/2011 10/21/2011 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1332731-02 APN: 068- 213-014-1 TRA: 01-135 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx8816 REF: Cooper, Roy IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED August 19, 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 November 03, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded September 03, 2004, as Inst. No. 2004-0341933-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Roy Cooper, 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: 424 Christina Court Antioch CA 94509 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said

sale will be 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: $355,957.16. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: October 10, 2011.

(R-392312 10/14/11, 10/21/11, 10/28/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: October 14, 21, 28, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1227757-11 APN: 076- 223-023 TRA: 01002 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3826 REF: Tejeda, Angela IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 22, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 10, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded January 03, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007- 0001457 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Angela Tejeda 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: 2700 Cabrillo Ct Antioch CA 94509 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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: $421,118.89. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: October 11, 2011.

(R-394184 10/21/11, 10/28/11, 11/04/11) Brentwood Press No 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No: H515998 CA Unit Code: H Loan No: 0031486020/- PERLA Investor No: 0031486020 Min No: 100024200015213909 AP #1: 055-320-017 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier’s, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: HERBERT A. PERLA, LUCELLY DE PERLA Recorded November 29, 2006 as Instr. No. 2006-0380181 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded August 31, 2010 as Instr. No. 2010-0183880-00 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST

DATED NOVEMBER 20, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 1409 STONEY GORGE WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness).” Said Sale of property will be made in “as is” condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: OCTOBER 27, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. *AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) MARTINEZ, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $691,576.01. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner 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; The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: September 27, 2011 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. as said Trustee, as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary KIMBERLY THORNE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711- 1988 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. TAC# 946344 PUB: 10/07/11, 10/14/11, 10/21/11 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-417414-TC Order #: 4978555 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/2/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): RIGOBERTO BARAJAS AND CLEOTILDE BARAJAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 6/10/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0271305-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/17/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $220,814.11 The purported property address is: 4504 SILVERCREST WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 053-263-024-1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If

the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2891 or Login to: www.auction.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Ext. 3704 ________ ___________________- ___________ _____________ Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

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

IDSPub #0012639 10/21/2011 10/28/2011 11/4/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1331788-02 APN: 067- 132-012-5 TRA: 01-135 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1302 REF: Lanham, Sara IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED February 12, 1999. 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 November 17, 2011, at 9:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded February 19, 1999, as Inst. No. 99-0047122- 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 Sara Lanham, A Married 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 Hilton concord hotel, 1970 diamond boulevard Golden Gate Ballroom Concord, 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: 1220 F. Street Antioch CA 94509 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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: $82,661.08. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: October 21, 2011.

(R-393662 10/21/11, 10/28/11, 11/04/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 2011.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0074923 Title Order No. 09-8217236 Investor/Insurer No. 092433145 APN No. 041-210- 044-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/01/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by BEHROOZ DANADOOST AND PARI DANADOOST, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, dated 05/01/2005 and recorded 5/4/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0158121-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 11/04/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as

described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2153 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 $407,252.63. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 09/03/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 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# 4104403 10/14/2011, 10/21/2011, 10/28/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: October 14, 21, 28, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Veronica Jean Hall-Mason SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Veronica Jean Hall-Mason FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1398 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Veronica Jean Hall-Mason filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. 1) Veronica Jean Hall-Mason (aka) Veronica Jean HallMason 2)Tre’Von Jamoni Hall-Mason (aka) TreVon Jamoni Hall-Mason 3)Tre’Shon Samuel Hall-Mason 4)Kenneth Darrell Hall-Mason to Proposed Name: 1) Veronica Jean Mason 2)Tre’Von Jamoni Mason 3)Tre’Shon Samuel Mason 4)Kenneth Darrell Mason 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: 11-8-11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Father must be personally served. Tre’Von must attend hearing. Date: 9/9/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0016845 Title Order No. 11-0012930 Investor/Insurer No. 3303901734 APN No. 041- 152-002-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by TINO RONALD FABRIZZI, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, dated 02/24/2006 and recorded 3/13/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0076632-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 10/28/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4265 GOLD RUN DR, 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 $500,613.99. It is possible

that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 06/03/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4097968 10/07/2011, 10/14/2011, 10/21/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0054952 Title Order No. 110045540 Investor/Insurer No. 112674187 APN No. 037-490- 044-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/21/2006. 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 WILLIAM S BAILEY AND LYNETTE A BAILEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 06/21/2006 and recorded 6/28/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0203760- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 11/04/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 264 MERGANSER 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 $564,093.32. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/08/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4094206 10/14/2011, 10/21/2011, 10/28/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: October 14, 21, 28, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-451364-AB Order #: 5566957 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/14/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and

expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LAAVANYA C. RAJU, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 10/23/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0526625- 00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/17/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $279,425.04 The purported property address is: 4751 LA VISTA DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 041-250- 024-1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2891 or Login to: www.auction.com Reinstatement Line: 866-450- 3172 Ext. 3704 ________ ___________________- ___________ _____________ Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

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

IDSPub #0012581 10/21/2011 10/28/2011 11/4/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Iker Arturo Ruiz Zamora SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Iker Arturo Ruiz Zamora FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1594 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Iker Arturo Ruiz Zamora filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Iker Arturo Ruiz Zamora AKA Iker Arturo Garcia to Proposed Name: Iker Arturo Garcia Zamora 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: 12-8-11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 10/13/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Tiffany Hamilton SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Tiffany Hamilton FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1165 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jocquez Pierre Wilson to Proposed Name: Joc Pierre Wilson Jr 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: 11/17/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Petition is to bring her child’s birth certificate to the hearing Date: 9/21/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1292724-10 APN: 098- 491-070-3 TRA: 79-003 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6157 REF: Moore, Harry IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 01, 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 November 10, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 13, 2003, as Inst.

No. 2003- 0509222-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed

by Harry M. Moore and Misako Moore 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: 538 Azores Cir Bay Point CA 94565 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: $220,802.37. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: October 11, 2011.

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bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2891 or Login to: www.auction.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Ext. 3704 ________ ___________________- ___________ _____________ Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

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

IDSPub #0011833 10/7/2011 10/14/2011 10/21/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1328911-02 APN: 035- 473-0046 TRA: 19-020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx4339 REF: Dennis, Kelan IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED April 25, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 27, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded May 03, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-0155604-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Kelan Dennis, A Married Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4218 Salgado Avenue Oakley CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $367,242.85. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: October 03, 2011.

(R-391724 10/07/11, 10/14/11, 10/21/11) Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No CA1100033412 Loan No 7436670640 Insurer No. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/21/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. 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: *- BRENDA THOMP-

SON* AND *- TONY THOMPSON* HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 09/09/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0447765-00 in Book XX , page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 11/08/2011 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Property Address is purported to be: 2347 EL MONTE DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN#: 041210028 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $269,863.24, 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. Executive Trustee Services, LLC dba ETS Services, LLC Date: 10/06/2011 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 4095993 10/14/2011, 10/21/2011, 10/28/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: October 14, 21, 28, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No CA1100033827 Loan No 0359328281 Insurer No. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/30/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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: *- GEORGE D. PEREZ* AND *- TARA E. ALEXANDER-PEREZ*, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 06/13/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0185144-00 in Book XX , page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 11/15/2011 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Property Address is purported to be: 5024 MONTEVINO WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN#: 037470040 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $577,411.45, 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. Date: 10/17/2011 Executive Trustee Services, LLC dba ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 lleanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 4103641 10/21/2011, 10/28/2011, 11/04/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 2011.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 452300CA Loan No. 1024568194 Title Order No. 889431 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09-01-2006. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11-04-2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09-082006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2006- 0284563-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: YOLANDA B. SABRAL, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS) SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, COMUNITY LENDING INCORPORATED, ITS 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 91, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8680, FILED ON FEBRUARY 23, 2005, IN BOOK 476 OF MAPS, AT PAGES 1 THROUGH 20 INCLUSIVE, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $452,706.40 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 15 BRAMANTE COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 037-510- 007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 10-11-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee REGINA CANTRELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2- 4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800- 892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4104409 10/14/2011, 10/21/2011, 10/28/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: October 14, 21, 28, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 750726CA Loan No. 3061421768 Title Order No. 110325654CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02-06- 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11-14-2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02-222006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2006- 0054961-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: GILBERT MARTINEZ CASTILLO JR, AND SANDRA MARIE CASTILLO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 84 OF SUBDIVISION MAP NO. 5500, ORCHARD PARK UNIT 3, IN THE CITY OF OAKLEY, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON MAP FILED IN BOOK 247, PAGE 28 TO 38 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $394,976.69 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1436 WILDCAT COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 035-424-008-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting.

DATE: 10-19-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee RIKKI JACOBS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Informa-

tion: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap. com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4110325 10/21/2011, 10/28/2011, 11/04/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 2011

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 Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. 3815 S.W. Temple Salt Lake City UT 84115-4412. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.lpsasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

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

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-433473-AL Order #: 772165 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/7/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): WALTER AGUILAR Recorded: 4/23/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0088131-00 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/31/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $227,571.18 The purported property address is: 4588 EMERALD WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 053- 720026 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 ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee,

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

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

IDSPub #0011758 10/7/2011 10/14/2011 10/21/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY:Akosa Obunse/Patricia Cooper SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Akosa Obunse, Patricia Cooper FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1490 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Akosa Obunse, Patricia Cooper filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. 1)Gozie Obunse Ekumatalor 2)Zacheus Akosa Obunse Ekumatalor to Proposed Name: 1)Gozie Obunse 2)Akosa Obunse 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: 11/29/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 9/27/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Sierra Jones SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Sierra Marie Jones FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1468 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Sierra Jones filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Adeus Angelo Peralta to Proposed Name: Amadeus Angelo Peralta 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: 11/28/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 9/26/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Nora Hirose/Michael Lee SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Nora Hirose and Michael Lee FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1534 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Nora Hirose and Michael Lee filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. 1)Bryce Kyoshi Hirose-Lee 2)Sierra Mayeko Hirose-Lee 3)Marcus Takashi Hirose-Lee to Proposed Name: 1)Bryce Kyoshi Hirose Lee 2)Sierra Mayeko Hirose Lee 3)Marcus Takashi Hirose Lee 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: 11/7/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Bryce & Sierra are to be present at the hearing Date: 9/30/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-448326-CL Order #: 110270544-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/3/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): PABLO MIGUEL MINJARES, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 11/19/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0447346-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/31/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $75,673.41 The purported property address is: 2404 LEMONTREE CT 3 ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 074-353-079-2 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, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0131083 Title Order No. 10-8471596 Investor/Insurer No. 080021251 APN No. 041-130- 023-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/27/2004. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by LORENA M. KING, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 12/27/2004 and recorded 1/3/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0000113- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 11/14/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4162 BLOSSOM 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 $414,878.61. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 01/13/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4109421 10/21/2011, 10/28/2011, 11/04/2011 Oakley Press No 03-0477 Publish Dates: October 21, 28 November 4, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-11-420601-TC Order # 110040075-CA-BFI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/17/2007. 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): CAMILLUS J. GRIFFIN , AN UNMARRIED MAN AND ROBERT JENKINS , AN UNMARRIED MAN, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 1/29/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0026575- 00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/14/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $589,541.46 The purported property address is: 40 SORREL CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 034-480- 031-3 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any,

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Holistic health options increase Dr. Margaret Stahler recently opened Madrona Naturopathic Healthcare in Brentwood, offering a new style of holistic medicine to the community. Stahler is a licensed naturopathic doctor who specializes in cranial sacral therapy.

What does this mean? Any health problem you might have can be addressed naturally

by Stahler by means of botanic medicine or nutrition or bodywork. By optimizing your physiological states in this way, for example, metabolic syndrome, or Type II diabetes, can be treated. She co-manages your care with your medical doctor, making referrals when necessary; understanding prescription drugs and the subsequent potential herbal/ nutritional interactions. She co-works with chiropractic doctors on physical structural problems.

Stahler’s passion is cranial sacral therapy because she has seen the power of this lighttouch osteopathic therapy help people heal in indescribable ways. In recent open houses and health fairs, she has given demonstrations to participants, asking the question: “Who has a pain or injury that they would like me to address?” In quick order, each person has received significant soothing relief. To their follow-up question – “Can you treat my whole body?” – the answer is “Yes!” In order to help people get to know her and her cranial sacral therapy work, Stahler is offering short, one-problem appointments such as knee pain, sore shoulder, TMJ, and painful lower back. A special introductory price is available for the month of October.

Like an onion, factors underlying the injury or pain will be addressed in these appointments.

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Stahler is happy to see you for longer appointments regarding conditions such as fibromyalgia, insomnia, gluten intolerance, IBS, pain/injury resulting from car accidents, sports injuries, or falls. Her expert knowledge of natural medicine helps you optimize your health as an equal partner in your care.

Stahler is also teaching a 10-week course on gluten-free cooking for Liberty Adult Education’s winter quarter. In the spring quarter, she’ll teach everyday common herbal medicine using Herb Pharm and Wise Woman tinctures and Gaia products available in area health food stores.

Having earned a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Stahler completed her dietetic internship and earned a master’s degree in public health from University of California, Berkeley, where she fell in love with the Bay Area.

One of the reasons she chose Brentwood for her practice is the city’s deep-rooted connection with agriculture. Stahler knows food crops inside and out, having earned a doctorate in horticultural genetics from the University of Minnesota, St. Paul.

She received her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, a prominent naturopathic school. Stahler’s extensive training and scientific mind helps her sleuth out the cause of her patients’ health problems and formulate a plan to restore them to health.

Madrona Naturopathic Healthcare is located at Delta Spine and Sportcare, 350 John Muir Parkway, Suite 265 in Brentwood.

For appointments, call 925-513-8883.

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ongratulations to Stephanie Torres for eating 12 hamburgers in 12 minutes on her way to first place in the Lumpy’s Hamburger Eating Contest. Stephanie, seen here accepting a trophy taller than she is, hails from New Mexico, and said she rode a Greyhound bus to Brentwood for the contest. “I feel good – not completely full, just satisfied.” In addition to the trophy, Stephanie won $750, a championship belt and bragging rights that last a year. For a video showing all the action, visit our Web site, www.thepress.com.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-455913-TC Order #: 110333275-CA-BFI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/1/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): VALERIE A RUSSELL, JOHN R RUSSELL, WIFE & HUSBAND Recorded: 2/7/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0025997-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/17/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $295,592.03 The purported property address is: 507 LANDIS AVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 035-117003 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 Seterus, Inc. fka IBM Lender Business Process Services, Inc . 14523 SW Millikan Way, Suite 200 Beaverton OR 97005. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800- 280-2891 or Login to: www.auction.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded to exercise the note holders rights ‘ against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO

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

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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: $463,234.81. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: October 11, 2011.

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Islami-Manuchehry b. Amir IslamiManuchehry to Proposed Name: Amir Manuchehry 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: 12-01-11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 10/6/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2011

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): NORBERTA ARRIAGA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 10/4/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0277838-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/14/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $329,843.53 The purported property address is: 1911 CHESTNUT AVE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 068-015-012-5 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 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale

shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 5731965 or Login to: www.priorityposting. com Reinstatement Line: 619-645- 7711 ___________________________- ___ _____________ Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

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

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1199078-11 APN: 056- 140-045 TRA: 01130 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx0876 REF: West, Frank IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED August 11, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 10, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 18, 2006, as Inst.

No. 2006-0263006-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Frank West 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: 5004 Longbranch Way Antioch CA 94531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Amir Mohammad Islami-Manuchehry SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Amir Mohammad Islami-Manuchehry FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1625 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Amir Mohammad Islami-Manuchehry filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Amir Mohammad

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-10-366338-AL Order # 100351527-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/1/2007. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006251- 00 The name of the business (es): JJ Pump Service Located at: 2063 Main St. #507 In: Oakley, Ca, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JJ Pump & Well Service Inc. 2063 Main St. #507 Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jorge Juarez President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 9/16/11 By J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 09/16/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2011

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Events Friday, Oct. 21 Food Distribution St. Vincent de Paul Society of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood, distributes free bags of groceries, produce and bread from 9-11 a.m. in the church hall.

Saturday, Oct. 22 Brentwood Bazaar The Brentwood Elementary Parents Club holds the Brentwood Bazaar and Garage Sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m at 200 Griffith Lane. More than 120 vendors, dealers and crafters offer a variety of new and new-to-you items. For more information, e-mail brentwoodbazaar@yahoo. com.

Fishing Derby The California Striped Bass Association West Delta Chapter hosts a free kids’ fishing derby – open to boys and girls ages 3-12 – from 9 a.m.-noon at Contra Loma Regional Park, 1200 Frederickson Lane in Antioch. Children must be registered by 11:15. Free bait will be provided.

Coffee With The Cops Antioch Police Chief Allan Cantando hosts Coffee With the Cops from 9-11 a.m. at the Antioch Police Department Community Room, 300 L St. The causal event is an opportunity to discuss public safety issues, crime statistics, Neighborhood Watch and disaster emergency preparedness. Open communication about community issues is encouraged.

Fall Fundraiser Boutique GFWC Antioch Woman’s Club hosts its Fall Fundraiser Boutique from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 509 G St. More than 20 vendors will be available at this one-stop shopping extravaganza. Proceeds go toward the restoration of the GFWC Antioch Woman’s Club Building. For more information, call 925-777-1831.

Chili Cook-off Byron hosts its annual chili cook-off at noon at Wild Idol Park, 3918 Main St. The $15 admission includes chili tasting, a tri-tip barbecue, live entertainment and activities for the kids. For more information, call 925-382-3224.

Guadalupe Society Dinner The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church’s Guadalupe Society hosts a dinner from 5-8 p.m. at the church’s Community Life Center, 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. Tickets ($20) include dinner, a His and Her Formals fashion show and silent auction. Takeout is available. For more information, call 925-516-2506 or 925-437-2289.

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

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‘Got Talent’ Women’s Council of Realtors presents the “Got Talent” show from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Liberty High School Performing Arts Center, 850 Second St. in Brentwood. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children 10 and younger. For more information, call 925-550-6309 or e-mail teamtemby@kw.com.

Art For All St. George’s Episcopal Church, 301 E. 13th St. in Antioch, hosts an Art For All art auction at 7 p.m. Admission ($10) includes wine and cheese.

Doors open at 6. For more information, call 925779-9223.

Sunday, Oct. 23 Health Fair Most Holy Rosary Church, 1313 A St. in Antioch, holds a health and emergency preparedness fair from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Health screenings and resources will be available at this free event. For more information, visit www.holyrosaryantioch.org.

Monday, Oct. 24 Antioch Blood Drive The American Red Cross hosts a blood drive from 1:30-7:30 p.m. at Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 1020 E. Tregallas Road in Antioch. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or go to redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: Antioch).

Brentwood Concert Band The Brentwood Concert Band rehearses from 7-9 p.m. at the Liberty High School Band Room, 850 Second St. The band welcomes any and all musical abilities and instruments. For more information, e-mail stuart.susan@gmail.com.

Delta Informal Gardeners Delta Informal Gardeners welcomes guest speaker Mike Davis, professor of plant pathology at UC Davis, to the group’s meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Brentwood Community United Methodist Church’s social hall, 809 Second St. For more information, call 925-634-4088

Tuesday, Oct. 25 Bunco at the Museum The Antioch Historical Society Museum, 1500 W. Fourth St., hosts an evening of bunco and fun at 7 p.m. The $15 admission includes buy-ins, cash prizes and refreshments. For more information, call 925-420-5775 or 925-989-4110.

Wednesday, Oct. 26 Breast Cancer Update An expert panel provides updates on advances in breast cancer diagnostics, surgical options, radiation and chemotherapy from 6-8 p.m. at Sutter Delta Medical Center, 3901 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. Reservations are required for this free event. For information, call 925-933-0107.

DASH Fundraiser

Salvation

Delta Animals Safe Haven (DASH) hosts a “pawsta” dinner fundraiser at 6 p.m. in Carpaccio’s, 2741 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. The $15 admission includes pasta, breadsticks and salad, and a silent auction. For more information, call 925-759-2795.

Belarusian band Salvation performs a free concert at 7 p.m. in the Antioch Church on The Rock, 50 Walton Lane. For more information, call 925-757-4359 or visit www.antiochcotr.org

Trade Club Dinner

Thursday, Oct. 27 Baby Storytime

Rotary Club of Brentwood holds its annual Trade Club Dinner and Comedy Night from 6-11 p.m. at Veterans Hall, 757 First St. Tickets are $75. The event includes a live auction and raffle prizes. For more information, call 925-667-8038.

The Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St., hosts Lapsit Baby Storytime for children 2 and younger at 10:30 a.m. During the free, 30-minute event, little ones enjoy books, bounces and fun. No registration is required. For more information, call 925-516-5290.

Casino Night

Art for Opportunity

St. Anne Catholic Church, 2800 Camino Diablo Road in Byron, hosts a casino night with a poker tournament from 7-11 p.m. The evening features live music, dancing, raffles, prizes and light refreshments. For tickets and more information, call 925-234-5285.

Antioch Rotary hosts Art for Opportunity from 6-8 p.m. at Umpqua Bank, 3700 Lone Tree Way. The event benefits Opportunity Junction, Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa and the Delta Memorial Hospital Foundation. For more information, call 925-757-2661 or e-mail info@antiochrotaryclub.org.

Sign-ups ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Auditions Stage Right Conservatory Theatre holds auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life” on Nov. 1 and 2 at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St. in Antioch.

Auditions are open to actors 8-18. To receive an audition time, register online at www.srctgrp.org.

For more information, call 925-216-4613.

Youth Basketball The California Youth Basketball League is registering players for the winter 2012 season.

Boys and girls 4-18 are welcome. Games begin Jan. 7. The season consists of league games and tournaments. For more information, call 916-3913900 or visit www.cybhoops.com.

Health Workshop Kate Riley hosts a three-hour Mind-Body Connection workshop Saturday, Oct. 22 at 10:15 a.m. at the Kaleidoscope Center, 14671 Byron Highway in Byron. The workshop explores the emotional connections to physical pain, why we experience pain and how to release it. To register, call 925-634-1411 or e-mail spiritualcare@ kaleidoscopehope.org.

Flag Football The Diablo Youth Flag Football League is taking registration for the fall season. Boys and girls are welcome to register Sundays through Nov. 13. Practices and games are held Sundays at Shady Oaks and Creekside parks in Oakley.

For more information or to register, visit www. diablofootball.com or call 925-625-2222.

Youth Basketball and Cheer All Out Sports League in Antioch is conducting basketball and cheer sign-ups for children 4-16. For more information, visit www. alloutsportsleague.com or call 925-203-5626.

Hula Classes The Brentwood-based dance group Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie is looking for students 8 and older to join its hula classes. Learn the beauty and meaning of hula dancing and Hawaiian history. Classes meet Fridays from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

For more information, call 925-550-5656.

Hoops Unlimited Oakley’s only nonprofit boys’ basketball team, for kids 11-12, has openings for serious players.

Practice is held Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. in the O’Hara Park School gymnasium. For more information, call 925-813-1258 or e-mail hoops_ unlimited@yahoo.com.

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

Friendly Visitors Needed Friendly Visitors is looking for caring and compassionate volunteers 18 and older to visit lonely seniors in their homes for one hour per week. Share a cup of tea, watch a movie, play cards or take a walk together. For more information, visit www.mowsos.org or call 925-937-8311.

Hospice Volunteers Needed Hospice of the East Bay is looking for motivated, committed residents who want to make a difference in the lives of hospice patients. To volunteer or for more information, call 925-8875678 and ask for the Volunteer Department.

Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers to deliver once a week for two hours and make a tremendous difference in the lives of seniors in need. For more information, call 925-778-4379.

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

Brentwood

FEATURED PROPERTY

Brand New Feel

$309,00

This wonderful DR Horton home in Deer Ridge offers 4 beds, 2 baths and over 2000 sq ft of living space. It features new two tone Interior paint, new carpet and laminate flooring throughout, new kitchen appliances and new landscaping in the backyard. This home has that Brand New feel.

Terraced Delight

$170,000

Lake Shore

$289,900

Move In Ready

$199,900

This 2 story property offers 4 beds, 2.5 baths and 1763 sq ft of living space. The property features newer carpets, newer kitchen appliances, 2 tone paint, a Formal dining room, kitchen/family combo and living room. It has a half bath downstairs and good size bedrooms upstairs.

It has been landscaped in front & back and is close to community pool, new park, shopping and offers easy freeway access.

STOCKTON

DISCOVERY BAY

ANTIOCH

Oakley

Open & Bright

LIVER MORE

$125,000

Opportunity Knocking

OAKLEY

$185,000

Customize It

$180,000

Great Fixer, this property offers 3 beds & 1.5 baths and over 1600 sq ft of living space. The home features hardwood flooring and wall to wall carpet, a covered back patio and a beautiful terraced up backyard. Repairs are needed, due to current condition the seller can only Accept an All Cash Offer.

Luxurious 2 story home with over 2600 sq ft of living space, 5 beds & 3.5 baths and 1 block from the water. It features SS Appliances, Hardwood flooring downstairs with 1 bed & 1.5 baths, Crown Molding, Plantation shutters, out-door BBQ area and in-ground Pebble Tech Pool and many other great features. This is a Must See

This 2 story home offers 4 beds & 3 baths and 1893 sq ft of living space. It features a Formal Living and Dining rooms, Kitchen/Family room combo. The kitchen is open and Bright and offers an Eat-In area, stainless steel appliances, freestanding gas range & oven and tile countertops. The Master bed even has a patio deck to relax on. This is a must see

Charming 3 bed 2.5 bath Condo with 1344 sq ft of living space. It features an eat-in kitchen with tile floors and most kitchen appliances, tile in both baths and a cozy backyard with a deck, shed and views of open space. Very close to community pool, playground and shopping.

What a Great fixer. This large Oakley property offers 4 beds, 2.5 baths, over 1900 sq ft of living space and a separate Office. There are multiple repairs to be made so we can only accept cash and FHA 203K offers. Repair items include Whole kitchen, connecting of AC and water heater and the backyard is not landscaped.

PITTSBURG

PITTSBURG

LIVER MORE

DISCOVERY BAY

DISCOVERY BAY

Corner Lot Beauty

$120,000

Great corner lot in a wonderful gated community, the home features 1535 sq ft of living space, 3 beds and 2.5 baths. Both baths offer shower over tub, tile flooring and double sinks.

The kitchen offers an open floor plan, tile floors & counters, a nicely maintained front yard and easy to maintain backyard.

Close to parks, schools, Los Medanos College and Shopping.

Starting Out

$65,000

This is a great opportunity for first time buyers. Nice two story condo with 2 beds, 1.5 baths and 1122 sq ft of living space. Locating in a quiet neighborhood close to clubhouse, community pool and basketball hoops, as well as parks, schools and shopping.

Downtown

$189,000

Great Location, offers 3 beds & 2 baths and 960 sq ft of living space. Other features include an inside laundry room, covered patio and deck and a Big driveway.

Deep Water Custom Home

$435,000

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

Entertainers Dream

$195,000

This wonderful two story offers 5 beds & 2.5 baths and over 2000 sq ft of living space. It features a spacious kitchen with tile countertops & floor, wainscoting & crown molding in living & dining rooms, with designer paint colors, a beautiful sun-room that leads out to a beautiful backyard with inground pool. Priced to move, go and see before it is gone.

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

Rod Talavera, Realtor

Vanessa Gutierrez, Realtor

Shauna Suckow, Realtor

Lic# 01305147

Fluent in Tagalog Lic# 01701571

Se Habla Español Lic# 01840693

Lic# 01505149

Amante Asuncion, Broker Associate Lic# 00636264

Robin Nelson, Realtor

Penny Dobbertin, Realtor

Lic# 01793070

Lic# 01306163

Marc Ellsworth, Office Manager

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