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Talks to begin on civic center PLA

by Rick Lemyre Staff Writer Before an overflow crowd of passionate yet well-behaved advocates, the Brentwood City Council Tuesday voted to begin negotiations on a possible project labor agreement (PLA) for the downtown civic center project.

Nearly 300 people attended the meeting, which spilled out of the council chambers and into the adjacent Community Center, where a live feed of the proceedings was played on a giant screen. Some wore “No PLA” buttons while others waved signs of support for the agreement that the council is considering implementing to govern work on its $64 million project.

Of those in attendance, 59 addressed the council during the meeting’s public comments segment. About three-fourths of them were members of various

unions in favor of a PLA. Most of the rest were against adopting a PLA, while a few voiced support for the council and the project regardless of the council’s decision.

PLAs standardize work rules for all companies working on large, long-term and complex construction projects involving multiple crafts. The rules are drawn from existing union collective bargaining agreements, and membership in the unions is mandatory for all workers on the project. PLAs often contain no-strike clauses, establish procedures for handling grievances and provide for certain hiring preferences, among other things.

The council is considering using a PLA primarily to enable the preferential hiring of local workers. Hiring military veterans is also a priority, as is establishing a competitive bidding see PLA page 21A

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Promoted in purple

Local students jumped into the trenches of the war on cancer in a blaze of chromatic compassion.

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Convergence of calamity In separate incidents last weekend, two far East County residents met with violent ends.

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he Brentwood Farmers’ Market officially opened last weekend, tempting visitors with a bounty of fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers. Read all about the seasonal event on Page 3A.

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School districts to receive stimulus dollars

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer During the next few weeks, more than $11 million in State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) checks will be making their way into East County school district coffers. And while local officials agree that the stimulus dollars are welcome in a year marred by budget cuts and pink slips, how those funds will be spent depends upon a number of factors.

“It’s nice to have that positive news, absolutely, especially with all the negative news this year,” said Brentwood Union School District Superintendent Merrill Grant, whose district is slated to receive $2,077,897.

“But it’s something that everyone is being cautious with. We’re going to have to analyze and examine some items before we make any decisions.”

Under the guidelines of the SFSF, which are part of President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), local education agencies are required to spend the

In only it’s fourth season of existence, the Heritage tennis program has climbed to the top of the heap.

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The Brentwood Union School District will be receiving more than $2 million in state stimulus relief funds. The one-time dollars are to be used to improve education programs and save jobs at district schools such as Garin Elementary, above. one-time dollars on promoting and enhancing school programs and saving jobs. Taken in that vein, it would seem logical that the dollars would be used to reinstate teachers recently laid off as the result of state education cuts.

However, with a state budget to be final-

ized in June, and a series of May special election measures on the ballot (designed to narrow a reported $42 million funding gap), the obvious choices are not so clear. Should the ballot measures fail – and current indicators see Stimulus page 13A

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A taste of summer on First Street

by Elysia Cook Correspondent

An impressive array of produce amid the backdrop of blue skies, conversation and music, and a sense of excitement in the air set the stage for the first Farmers’ Market of the season last Saturday. The market, unfurled along First Street in downtown Brentwood, opened at 8 a.m. and ended at noon.

“We are an agricultural community, and we do not wish to ever sever those ties,” said Mayor Bob Taylor at the ribbon cutting ceremony marking the opening of a much-anticipated growing season. “The people of Brentwood have responded wholeheartedly in support of the Farmers’ Market, because it’s part of our heritage.”

The market featured more than just farmed products, showcasing specialty producers such as Gran’ma Lillie Ol’ Fashioned Sweet Potato Pies and Bella Luna Chocolates, both from Brentwood.

Nurseries also sold vibrantly colored flowers to passersby in need of a bouquet for Mother’s Day. “We’ve found that in the Farmers’ Markets, people want to have fresh produce, but they also come down for fresh food items, fish, chocolates – foods like that,” said Greg Pursley, the market manager for the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association. The additional vendors

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The Lujan Farm booth, above, showcased some of the 2009 season’s first cherries. Above right, customers take a look at the produce provided by Chao & Zoua Moua Farm. Carrots and radishes are placed side by side at one booth, right.

Despite the economic recession, sales did so well Saturday that this year’s market will continue to feature more produc- were anything but slack. “They eat their way through the market every year!” Jeners outside the farming spectrum.

Several new farmers also made their nifer Eissner, a faithful shopper of the debut on the opening day. “Locally, there market, said about her kids. “We love the are about five new farmers represented to- fresh fruit and veggies, meeting the local day, with 14 represented in total,” Pursley said. “But later, there will be around 18.” see Summer page 22A

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Dedicated dad helps Kids Finish 1st

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer If Discovery Bay resident Mark Simpson knows one thing about kids, it’s that they need to stay busy. So when his 8-yearold son Christian began acting up at school, and at home, Simpson got busy himself.

“Christian was getting sideways at school, getting into fights and back-talking people,” said Simpson, who four years ago gained full custody of Christian and his twin sister Sophia. “He couldn’t behave for a week straight. So I was trying to find something that would attract him, hold his attention; something I could dangle as a carrot.”

The carrot turned out to be go-carts.

A friend of Simpson who owned a go-cart suggested that Christian take a spin on one around the parking lot at Orwood Resort.

“That was it for him,” said Simpson.

“He loved it, and he’s a natural. After that, I started taking him to the Stockton Autoplex and he was doing really well. But what I really noticed was that there was no arguing, no complaining and no fighting with his sister when we were there. I told him that if he could behave like this at school, then I would buy him his own go-cart. And since then, there have been no more problems … well, at least very few.”

Simpson’s own positive experience got him thinking about how he might help other children struggling as his son had, and the answer was Kids Finish 1st: a nonprofit

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Sophia Simpson, 8, along with her twin brother Christian and dad Mark Simpson enjoy a moment together at his Kidz R U$ shop in Byron. Simpson’s aim is to use the hobby of go-carting to provide kids a constructive alternative to less productive behavior. resource program for children 8 to 13 with an interest in riding – and working – on anything with wheels. The idea behind the program, which Simpson combines with his Kidz R U$ full-service engine garage, is to offer kids a hands-on, up-close experience.

“I’ve been a car nut all my life, and since this worked so well with Christian, I figured maybe I could do some good for some other kids too,” said Simpson. “If you can get

their hands on something they like, get them interested and give them some motivation, I think it can make a difference.”

Interested participants can sign up for the free program, which includes working a few hours a week at the garage, “sweeping up a little, getting familiar with the tools – that kind of thing,” said Simpson. On the weekends, the group heads out to places like the Stockton track or goes dirt biking, or in

the summer, jet-skiing.

“I’m going to try and get the kids to come out two or three times a week for a few hours and then take them on the weekends,” said Simpson, who also owns a construction business. “We’re so close to so many different tracks here that the sky’s the limit. And don’t forget the girls … girls rule.”

Since his grand opening of the shop last month, located on Byron Highway next to Red Barn Hotrods, Simpson said the response has been positive.

“The foot traffic has been amazing; we’ve gotten a whole lot of business,” said Simpson. “You know kids grow out of stuff so fast that this is really something they can continue to grow with. They can buy and sell their stuff; we’ll probably take stuff on consignment, too. We’re still figuring it all out.”

But one thing Simpson has figured out is the benefits of a program like Kids Finish 1st. “If 10 kids sign-up, and I can help three, or even one, then I’ll be happy,” he said. “If I can get them doing something rewarding and productive, it’ll be worthwhile. I know the first time my son got on (a go-cart), his grin inside that helmet filled the whole space.

I want to give that to other kids, too.”

Kidz R U$ is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday and Monday by appointment. For more information on Kids Finish 1st or volunteer/ mentor opportunities, call 925-413-8031 or 925-240-TOYZ.

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Two dead in separate incidents Police officers kill suicidal man; son stabs, kills father

by Dave Roberts Staff Writer Normally non-violent far East County was the scene of two violent deaths in the space of 24 hours in the past week: one an apparent patricide and the other an apparent suicide-by-cop.

Benjamin Packer, 20, has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing to death his 42year-old father Dennis in his home in the 1200 block of Ironwood Drive in Brentwood. Officers arrived just after 10:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8 after being called about a family dispute, and found Benjamin sitting in the driveway and Dennis and his 40-year-old wife, whom police declined to name, inside the residence bleeding from stab wounds.

“The mother and father were conversing with the suspect,” said Police Sgt. Mark Misquez. “He simultaneously attacked both of them with the knife. The mother received a serious laceration to her forearm. It was a violent struggle.”

Dennis was transported to Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch, where he later died. Police had been called to the residence at least two other times to respond to family disputes, and Benjamin has a history of

drug abuse, according to Misquez. “This is a tragic, isolated family-violence incident,” he said.

Benjamin is being held on $2.3 million bail, charged with murder and attempted murder with a deadly weapon.

A trust fund has been set up to provide for the mother and two children, ages 10 and 14. Donations can be made out to the Dennis Patrick Packer Memorial Fund and mailed or dropped off at Bank of the West, 4540 Balfour Road, Brentwood 94513.

“ This is a tragic, isolated family-violence incident.

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Brentwood Police Sgt. Mark Misquez A funeral service will be held for Packer on Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1101 McClarren Road in Brentwood.

The stabbing was the first homicide in Brentwood since December of 2006. Those with information should call Detective Aguiar at 925-634-6911.

Seventeen hours later, Oakley police received a call concerning Alan Openshaw, 37, who was described as despondent and suicidal and driving around the city. Officers were unable to locate him right away but had cell phone conversations with him, during

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which he made suicidal statements as well as threats toward police officers, according to a County Sheriff’s Office press release.

Just before 8 p.m., officers found Openshaw in the area of Lois Lane and Mallard Lane in Oakley, where he displayed what looked to be a handgun but which turned out to be a BB gun resembling a Smith & Wesson handgun. He then led officers on a pursuit that ended in the 900 block of Almond Drive. When Openshaw came out of his vehicle he displayed the gun again and later pointed it to his head while threatening to commit suicide and harm officers.

Officers repeatedly asked him to put the gun down. They also shot a 40 mm sponge round at him in a non-lethal effort to disarm him. When Openshaw pointed his gun at officers, several officers discharged their firearms, striking him, according to the press release. Openshaw was taken to Sutter Delta Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead of a gunshot wound in the right chest.

“No officers ever want to be put in this situation,” said Oakley Police Chief Chris Thorsen in a press release. “However, when a gun is pointed at officers, they will use the necessary force to protect themselves and others.”

Six officers were placed on at least two days paid administrative leave following the shooting: Sgt. Robert Roberts, 13 years of

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Hook, Line & Sinker expands shop

by Dave Roberts Staff Writer

At a time when many businesses are struggling to survive or are closing shop, one longtime Oakley fixture – Hook, Line & Sinker – is expanding, and celebrating that expansion with grand opening festivities this weekend.

When Gene Bucholz bought the business in 1993, the fishing and hunting equipment store was in a 900-square-foot building at Big Break Marina. A professional bass angler, Bucholz began sponsoring bass tournaments at the marina, bringing ESPN’s national television coverage to Oakley.

In September of 2001 he moved the store into a 1,700square-foot space in the Oakley Plaza shopping center, then opened a second shop at Russo’s Marina in Bethel Island and moved his bass tournaments there. In March, the Oakley store expanded into adjoining space in Oakley Plaza and now occupies 5,500 square feet.

So, business must be good, right?

“It was real good up until the economy crunch, and things slowed down,” said Bucholz. “At the same time, rent got cheaper. It (the expansion) was kind of the right thing to do, but also a gutsy thing to do. We have some very, very loyal customers. My staff is very personable and they try to help them out as much as possible.”

The staff can provide tips on the better fishing spots on the Delta as well as information on the best baits to use. With the fish population dwindling, anglers can use all the help they can get.

“It’s becoming more of a challenge; the striper bass fishery is down,” said Bucholz. “We are not getting the spawns that we normally do. We are noticing this year for the first time the black bass fishery is out of whack. It’s 100 percent due to the pumps pumping water south. If everybody can come to a happy medium (on California’s water needs), we can keep this Delta the second best fishery in the world.”

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Gene Bucholz holds a Ruger Mini-14 rifle, one of the many hunting and fishing products for sale at Hook, Line & Sinker, which is holding a grand opening this weekend to celebrate its expansion.

On the hunting side, it’s not so much the game as the hunters who feel they are under assault and being stalked by politicians who enact or threaten tougher restrictions on firearms and ammunition. As a result, there has been a run on ammo and some of the more popular firearms since President Obama was elected in November, reducing supply and increasing prices.

“I truly believe that people think the Obama administration will do one of two things,” said Bucholz. “They think their guns will be taken away from them. I don’t think that will happen, particularly after the last Supreme Court ruling on the Second Amendment. But they are trying to make it more dif-

ficult to get ammo to shoot through your gun.

“They also think there will be a revolution. Your thefts, your home break-ins have all increased. That’s what happens when people are out of work and have to find food. Many people who have never owned a gun before have come in and bought guns. It has to do 100 percent with the Obama administration trying to control the Second Amendment.”

County budget cuts that have resulted in layoffs of sheriff’s deputies and decreased patrols at night in unincorporated areas along with threats by the DA’s office to stop prosecuting some crimes may also be contributing to some local residents’ interest in increasing their self-protection.

The staff at Hook, Line & Sinker are glad to help firearm newbies find the right gun, rifle or shotgun and advise them on training. The grand opening events include a variety of seminars, including one Sunday at 11 a.m. on handgun safety for women. Most of the seminars, which go from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days, focus on fishing. It all kicks off with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. Saturday and includes free hourly drawings, a grand prize raffle and free gift cards.

“As a fellow business owner, I admire Gene for moving forward and being proactive instead of reactive in this economy,” said Councilman Jim Frazier via e-mail. “Gene is certainly knowledgeable in all facets of the products that he carries. I know this because I have been a customer myself. I would like to wish Hook Line & Sinker congratulations and many years of success.”

“I appreciate that Gene is continuing to invest in our community and provide his patrons with more of the good things he offers,” said Councilwoman Pat Anderson via e-mail. “I believe his business thrives because he goes far beyond the goods he stocks on his shelves. He builds and maintains relationships with his customers and is a wonderful example of what makes Oakley special.”

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Golden moment LOSING OUT IN MULTI-OFFERS So I’ve spent the last two years telling Sellers what they don’t want to hear—that their house is worth much less than what they thought, and also less than what they owe. And now, I’m telling Buyers what they don’t want to hear—that even though they made a good offer on the property they wanted, someone else got it because they offered more.

“What?” they ask me. “How can that be? I thought this was a ‘Buyer’s Market’?

You know, more Sellers than Buyers? Falling prices? I thought I could come in low and get a steal?” What I then have to explain is that the combination of low prices, low interest rates and low inventory has created a bit of a mini buying frenzy around here right now. Well-priced homes in decent shape are receiving multiple offers, sometimes as many as 10 or 20+ offers, especially in the lower price ranges. So as one of our national sales trainers puts it, “You could come in low, but you will not come into this house…”

This is a bit frustrating for buyers who have been on the sidelines the past few

years, waiting for the market to bottom out.

And now that they are finally ready to buy, they are still dealing with multiple offers.

I counsel them that while it is frustrating to compete with so many other buyers, the good news is that the prices are 50% or so less than they were just a few short years ago, so just be thankful they didn’t buy back then.

The “good” news is that there are rumblings in the industry that the banks will start releasing more bank-owned properties in the coming months as the foreclosure moratoriums expire. That will mean higher inventory than what we have now, which will give buyers some more choices, and may reduce the amount of multiple-offers.

In a future article I’ll share with you some suggestions as to how to make your offers stand out in a multiple-offer situation.

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Trevor’s Weekly Mortgage Matters

By Trevor Frey

Through the Looking Glass As with the previous three months in 2009, April came and went with what seemed like 24 hour news coverage (much of which arm-chair politics) on President Obama’s every decision move, speech, walk in the park, and so on and so forth. Once the dust settled, and we found ourselves in May, important details pertaining to Bankruptcy laws had already come and gone without many people even knowing the happenings that took place on April 30, 2009.

Part of the Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009 failed to move through the Senate with a final vote of 45-51, shooting down any hopes of Democrat Richard Durbin (and supporters) for troubled home owners filing BK. Under current law, bankruptcy judges do not have the power to change the terms of a mortgage on a consumer’s primary residence during bankruptcy proceedings. The bill would have changed that to allow Bankruptcy judges the power to shrink, or restructure, mortgages for upside down home owners who found themselves’ forced to file for Bankruptcy. According to lobbyists against the bill from the start, allowing such legislation would have made way to further “destabilization of the housing market”. It was their argument that not only would homeowners seek shelter through Bankruptcy, but also

write-offs would hold the banks subject to increasing rates in order to make back the loses incured through Bankruptcy courts nationwide.

Although this might not sound like good news for actual homeowners such as you and me there is yet another angle all together we have not discussed.

Possibly, thanks entirely because of the above mentioned bill not passing, the lending industry will actually loosen a little. Loans actually have the opportunity to now be slightly easier to obtain seeing how banks are able to again lend money without the fear of a gavel cutting their note by X amount of dollars.

Regardless of which way you lean on this particular subject, the important thing to remember is this; at the very least you’ve now been brought up to speed regarding the most recent happenings with Bankruptcy laws. The Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009 was introduced on January 6, 2009 by Senator Richard Durbin and failed to pass through the Senate on April 30, 2009.

If you would like any further information pertaining to the above subject matter, or have any other questions or concerns pertaining to real estate financing, please don’t hesitate to call my new number cell phone (925) 726-1444 or write to tfreymortgages@yahoo.com.

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Teens do more than a Wii bit of reading The Contra Costa Library is sponsoring a Teen Book Swap at the Brentwood Library on Wednesday, May 27 at 4 p.m.

Teens in grades six through 12 can bring in one or two old (or new) favorites and exchange them for something completely different – and perhaps discover a new favorite summer page-turner.

Manga, fiction and nonfiction are all welcome. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Brentwood Library.

And don’t forget that Teen Summer

Reading 2009 starts Monday, June 8. The theme this year is Express Yourself, and teens in grades six through 12 can mark off reading time on a wallet-sized reading record. Finishers who submit a book review are entered in a drawing to win a Nintendo Wii. Reading records can be printed from the Web site, www.ccclib. org, or picked up at a volunteer table outside the library during scheduled hours.

For more information about these programs, call 925-634-4101.

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Savannah Rose as the Fairy Godmother, left, and Vanessa Munoz as Cinderella will take part in a special Purple Performance of the classic children’s tale. Proceeds from the extra show will benefit the Relay For Life cancer fundraiser.

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Fairy tale goes Purple The cast of Edna Hill Middle School’s production of “Cinderella” will give an extra performance this Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m. in the school’s Bristow Theater, 140 Birch St. in Brentwood. For the third year in a row, casts will be combined and the talented students of Edna Hill will present one special show, the Purple Performance, to raise money for Relay for Life.

“It’s been a wonderful experience the last two years, and the kids are at a place now where they ask if we are going to do the

Purple show,” said director Bart Schneider.

“They love the fact that they get to perform again, but the bigger picture of how they can use their talents to raise money to help find a cure for cancer is what really drives these students to want to participate.”

The Delta Children’s Chorus will treat the audience to a brief performance prior to “Cinderella.” Tickets for the evening are $10 and may be purchased by e-mailing bschneider@brentwood.k12.ca.us or calling the school at 925-513-6440.

ome of the Relay for Life team members of Donna’s Troopers got together last Thursday after school to “paint” Ron Nunn Elementary School purple to raise community awareness of the upcoming Relay for Life. The team is named after Girl Scout Troop 1495 leader Donna Gutridge. The girls and their parents, plus friends and family of Donna formed Donna’s Troopers to honor, celebrate and show support for her. To raise money for Donna’s Troopers and the ACS on Paint the Town Purple day, the girls dressed in purple and donned funny hats and wigs to sell goodies to parents waiting in line in the pick-up loop.

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Stimulus from page 1A are leaning in that direction – then revisions to the state budget will likely include additional cuts.

So how to best contemplate decisions in anticipation of those factors, said Liberty Union High School District Superintendent Dan Smith, has become a challenge.

“In regard to the stimulus dollars, we are looking at three things,” said Smith, whose district is expected to receive $2,033,209. “One, we want to find out about the conditions of the money; we want to understand that fully. Two, we need to see what happens with the May special elections. And three, we need to see what happens with the governor’s budget in June. When we have those three pieces, we’ll meet with the board, share information and present our recommendations to the board for a decision.”

Knightsen Union School District has faced its share of financial challenges this year, including the possible closure of its new Old River School and discussions of a merger with the Brentwood Union School District. For Knightsen superintendent Vickey Rinehart, there is little question where she would like to see the district’s $141,368 dollars go.

“Well, of course, we want to put the money toward saving jobs,” said Rinehart, “but it does depend upon several things. If the propositions fail, there will be more cuts to the budget and then the money will have to be used make up for additional cuts, which would put us fur-

ther behind. But if some or all of the propositions pass, then there will be less budget cuts and then we can save at least one teacher. But I don’t want to assume what the (school) board will choose to do.

For now, we’re just continuing to keep an eye on our budget.”

Rick Rogers, superintendent of the Oakley Union Elementary School District, says the more than $1 million in stimulus funds his district will receive are certainly welcome, but added that careful investment and prudence will be key to the district’s long-term success.

“Yes, we’re happy to have it (stimulus funds),” he said. “But we need to be thoughtful and use it wisely, which is challenging because it is one-time money. Certainly it will have a major impact on what we can do with programs and that’s basically synonymous with positions, but how many and what those positions look like is what is yet to be determined.”

Denise Porterfield of the Antioch Unified School District said the school board is waiting for the results of the upcoming election and revisions on the state budget before making any plans for the more than $5 million the district will receive.

“We haven’t had that discussion yet in terms of spending the recovery dollars,” she said. “We’re holding off on making any decisions until the budget and elections are decided.”

The Byron Union School District will receive $422,538 in SFSF funding. Superintendent Eric Prater was unavailable for comment at press time.

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Funniest cop returns Michael Mancini, three-time winner of the Funniest Cop in America title and 2007’s Funniest Cop in the World competition, returns to Brentwood for a single show this weekend at Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill. The Santa Cruz police officer broke up a packed house in an appearance here last fall. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling 925-6341025. Cap’s is located at 144 Oak St. in downtown Brentwood.

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Incidents from page 5A service; Ricky Grubaugh, 5 years; Mark Johnson, 10 years; Lance Morrison, 3 years; Rhenelle Daniels, 9 years; and Dennis Curran, 6 years. “These types of events are traumatic for all of those involved,� said Thorsen in the statement. “We are taking the appropriate steps to ensure the officers are getting the proper support and follow-up services.�

When asked whether the incident was a suicide-by-cop event in which a person forces the police to kill him rather than killing himself, sheriff’s spokesman Jimmy Lee said, “We are not saying anything at this point until the investigation is complete. We need to look at everything before we make a final determination.�

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Oakley Police Chief Chris Thorsen It could take three to six months to interview witnesses, examine evidence and conduct a coroner’s inquest, he said.

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This was the second officer-involved shooting in Oakley in the past year and a half. In October of 2007, Oakley Police Officer Ian Jones shot to death James Brennan, who was drunk and attacking him but unarmed, according to the coroner’s inquest.

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PLAs don’t belong in Brentwood Editor: Why is the Brentwood City Council giving unions a costly and discriminatory monopoly on the construction of the Brentwood Civic Center?

PLAs are usually found in dysfunctional bastions like Richmond, Oakland and Vallejo, and are usually supported by left-wing Democrats trying to curry favors with union bosses in order to run for higher offices.

Contact your City Council today and tell them to represent all of Brentwood constituents, not just local union bosses whose politics and wasteful ways are not needed in Brentwood. Tell them to abandon the PLA and build the new civic center with open competition, allowing all residents of Brentwood to have a chance to build it, not just out-of-town workers. To e-mail them all: allcouncil@ci.brentwood.ca.us.

Tony Bruno Brentwood

Get educated on unions Editor: I am writing you to let you know there are over 1,200 union households in your city; most of these are registered voters. A PLA provides local workers the opportunity to live and work close to home. It also provides them with real pension and medical benefits.

The ABC and most non-union contractors do not offer or maintain these types of benefits.

So when a non-union employee gets injured or sick, they use our public health care system! As far as paying twice, this is a farce. I speak with non-union employees on a daily basis and 90 percent have no pension or health care for themselves and their families.

On the other hand, union health and pension plans offer a retirement with dignity and health coverage for their entire families.

Kevin and his ABC contractors do have to pay the prevailing wage rates as required by law, which also happen to be based on the union package. So where are the added costs? Where are the ABC’s local apprentices

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that complete a full-term apprenticeship?

Where are the opportunities for minorities and women? Where is Kevin Dayton from?

Who are the local contractors he represents?

Do they offer family-sustaining wages and benefits to all of their employees? I think the answers will surprise you all!

The local building trades and their apprenticeships, which are jointly run by contractors and unions, have over a 75-year history of taking local residents and teaching them a skill set that commands the prevailing wage every day on every project. Please take the time to educate yourselves before buying in to the politics of greed.

Paul Doolittle Martinez

More particulars, less propaganda Editor: I have read some comments from the naysayers and opponents of Project Labor Agreements (aka PLAs). The first thing I noticed is that one writer is from Sacramento and the other from Concord. Other than blaming unions and greed, it’s obvious the writers have a self-serving agenda. I state this because neither lives in Brentwood.

The writer from Concord, a non-union contractor named George Peter Forni II, wrote that unions caused the auto industry’s demise and why PLAs shouldn’t be used on the Civic Center. How ignorant is that?

That statement alone should give the council members a clue and disqualify that contractor from the bid.

What next, does he want us to believe that the current economic downturn such as the housing market, the mortgage melt down, the high foreclosure rates – how about the collapse of the financial institutions and the stock market – were they also caused by labor unions? That is not possible, because only about 8 percent of the private sector workers are unionized.

Mr. Forni’s argument and position would be better supported if he provided truthful facts instead of anti-union propaganda on why PLAs shouldn’t be used on the Civic Center. PLAs have a proven track record of being cost effective, completed on budget and in a timely fashion, with fewer safety incidents. The recent water treatment center built in Brentwood using PLA is a good example. Why mess with success?

Jesse Juarez Brentwood

Many hands make the work light Editor: On April 24, 2009, Liberty High School’s Leadership Class presented the 16th Annual Mr. Liberty competition. A sold-out show, performed to a standing-room-only crowd, could not have been possible without the support and donations of many local businesses. On behalf of the Leadership program, I would like to thank the following: We would first like to thank His and Hers Formal Wear in downtown Brentwood

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for its donation of tuxes for the Mr. Liberty contestants to wear during the competition. Annette Beckstrand and the staff of His and Hers have been truly remarkable in their support of Liberty High School events over the last year. A local business giving back to the community as they have has been invaluable. We truly appreciate their support!

Black Bear Diner, located in Oakley, has additionally been a standout in terms of support over the last year. The Fagan family has generously sponsored not only the Mr. Liberty breakfast, but also that of Liberty Idol and Homecoming. Our students always look forward to breakfast at Black Bear, not only for the great food, but also the kind and attentive employees. Thank you!

The Mr. Liberty backdrop, complete with photographs of each contestant, would not have been possible without the generous donations provided by Visual Productions Photography and Fast Signs. Visual Productions Photography provided the venue for which the photos could be taken and Fast Signs made those photos into the stunning backdrop for the show. We thank them for allowing us to make the show visually stunning!

Additionally, Brentwood Florists and Gifts generously donated all flowers for the evening’s event, including bouquets for the winners, coordinators and crew. Their consistent donation to Liberty’s events lessens the financial strain of our charity events!

Finally, we would like to thank the following businesses for their donation of gifts for the various winners within the Mr. Liberty competition. As a result of their donation, we were able to donate all funds raised to the Student Emergency Relief (SERF) Fund. Thank you to Harvest Park Bowl, Ribbons and Roses, Jose’s Barber Shop, Club One, La Fuente, Rave Movie Theaters, Country Waffles, Cheese Steak Shop, Jamba Juice, and Ace Hardware.

The following individuals helped to ensure the success of Mr. Liberty 2009. Without their hard work and diligence, we would not have had such a positive event. Thank you to Shelby Pastor and Morgan Wagner, who choreographed the introductory and end dances; the Mr. Liberty technical crew, including Kristen Loyd, Kayla Knowles, Josh Mangold, Amanda Blum, Simon Holmes, Toni Vargas and Karissa Lopez.

Finally, I’d like to thank our emcees for the evening, John Romeis and Beth Decker.

John and Beth are entertaining, humorous and dedicated to making this event a positive one year after year. Without their wit and enthusiasm, this show would not run as smoothly as it has.

As a result of the hard work of the above individuals, Liberty Leadership was able to raise over $3,500 for the Student Emergency Relief (SERF) Fund. I hope that the community of Brentwood enjoyed this year’s Mr. Liberty and will continue to join us

in the years to come. It is tradition that binds this community together and raises money for students and families when they are most in need.

Summer Rodriguez Director of Student Activities Liberty High School

Plumbing the ‘inner beauty’ platitude Editor: When that dreamy expression creeps into the eyes, you can guess what’s coming next: the cliché of a century. “It’s what’s inside that counts.” Oh, really? I had no idea. Talking about beautiful insides is all the rage, and to disagree is to brand yourself shallow – but recent headlines with a certain Miss Universe finalist and “Britain’s Got Talent” star have to make you wonder if it’s just lip service in the end.

Scottish Susan made a tidal wave that reached our own shores with her rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” on Britain’s equivalent of “American Idol.” It begs the question: why all the hype? Sure, she has a voice, but other women sing opera and never make national news.

But something is markedly different about Miss Boyle – and it isn’t just her down-to-earth personality. That “something” made Simon’s jaw drop and the crowd go from jeering to stunned silence to wild cheering. A spectacular voice came out of a not-so-spectacular body. And poof, she’s a singing phenomenon garnering upwards of 10 million YouTube views on a single song.

Why did the media even choose to make such a big deal out of this? Part of it seems rigged – a scheme to play off the public’s outrage against the superficiality of pop culture.

Of course the Susan Boyle story has been played up deliberately. Who doesn’t love a story about the underdog? But there’s truth in it too, and that’s what made the story spread like an epidemic.

The singer/pageant-star look has become normative and expected. Singers and celebrities today are symbols with voices – symbols of popularity, success, wealth and beauty. Susan defied each. The world raised its eyebrows in welcome surprise. Yet it was surprise, nonetheless – an indication that average appearances in show biz are anomalies.

Combine this with the story of Stephanie Naumoska, a finalist in Australia’s Miss Universe contest, who made a splash of her own with anorexia allegations. In an interview defending herself, she said she weighs 52-55 kilos – which, according to a BMI scale and health professionals, is still anorexic for her height (www.nhlbisupport. com/bmi/).

Why is this significant? For all I know, see Letters page 18A

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May 5, 6:02 p.m., Brentwood of a vehicle parked on Sand Creek Road and stole a garage door opener and vehicle registration. The subject went to the victim’s residence in Antioch and burglarized the house.

BRENTWOOD May 1, 1:01 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Second Street, fire department personnel observed a subject driving erratically. The subject was detained and found to be driving under the influence of a prescribed central nervous system depressant. He was booked and released on a Promise To Appear. The vehicle was stored.

May 10, 10:19 p.m. On Flemish Court, a vehicle ignited as a result of an engine cleaner sprayed into the engine compartment.

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

May 1, 5:08 p.m. At a business on Lone Tree Way, two subjects stole clothing without paying. A witness stopped them and placed them under citizen’s arrest.

The subjects were cited and released.

May 2, 9:14 a.m. An unidentified person forced entry into a business on Sycamore Avenue and stole a speed lathe, welding unit and multiple tools.

May 2, 12:07 p.m. A subject depressed her vehicle’s accelerator thinking it was the brakes and drove into the front door of a residence on Jubilee Drive.

May 3, 11:50 a.m. The personal information of a resident of Boltzen Court was used to open a magazine subscription.

May 3, 1:36 p.m. A laptop computer and iPod were stolen from an unlocked car parked in the driveway of a residence on Spanish Bay Drive.

May 3, 3:03 p.m. A resident of Cristina

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On San Jose Avenue, a driver fell from her vehicle and was run over by it.

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

May 2, 2:04 a.m. On Lone Tree Way at Gann Street, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

It was discovered that the vehicle’s passenger had no-cite misdemeanor warrants. The driver was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. The passenger was released due to medical problems. The vehicle was released to a family member.

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Way reported that someone had entered his house while he was away. A search of the house revealed that nothing was missing. The resident also believed the home to be bugged with video-surveillance equipment.

May 3, 5:52 p.m. On Sand Creek Road at the Streets of Brentwood center, a subject stopped for expired vehicle registration was found to be driving on a suspended license. He was cited and the vehicle was towed.

May 3, 11:29 p.m. An unidentified person passed a counterfeit $100 bill at a business on Sand Creek Road.

May 5, 7:59 a.m. A subject fell out of a second-story window of a residence on Black Rock Street. He was transported to Kaiser Hospital.

May 5, 4:19 p.m. An unidentified person sent an annoying text message to a resident of Alpine Court.

May 5, 6:02 p.m. On San Jose Avenue, a driver fell from her vehicle and was run over by it. She was transported by heli-

copter to the John Muir medical facility.

May 6, 1:45 p.m. An unidentified person took a donation bag contained clothes and shoes from the front of a residence on Carlisle Drive.

May 6, 3 p.m. A resident of Spanish Trail Court returned home to find her mail scattered all over her lawn. Her mail was also found in a nearby park. Nothing appeared to be opened or missing.

May 6, 10:04 p.m. On McClarren Road, two subjects fled from officers investigating a threats call and were found to be too intoxicated to care for themselves.

One of the subjects provided a false name. Both were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

May 6, 9:33 p.m. On Barbara Street at Sycamore Avenue, a subject was found in possession of a switchblade knife. The knife was confiscated and the subject was arrested and released on a Promise To Appear.

May 10, 9:20 p.m. An unidentified person broke the driver’s-side front window

ANTIOCH May 8, 12:17 p.m. Officers of the Antioch Police Department responded to the report of an armed robbery with shots fired at Dutch Pride Dairy, 507 E. 18th St. Officers arrived on scene and spoke with the store’s clerks, who said two black male adults with faces covered entered the store wearing gloves and demanded money. The suspects brandished firearms at both clerks during the robbery. The suspects fled the scene in an older model tan or brown vehicle. The victims were not injured. The suspects have not been identified, and the investigation is ongoing. Those with information regarding the robbery should call Antioch Police Dispatch at 925-778-2441.

May 8, 9:33 p.m. Officers responded to the report of an armed robbery at Sears in the Somersville Towne Center. Upon arrival, officers learned that a single black male wearing dark clothing and armed with a handgun had robbed the store while employees were closing for the night. The suspect fled from the building to an unknown location. No vehicle was seen. There is no further description of the suspect at this time. Those with information regarding the robbery should call Antioch Police Dispatch at 925-7782441.

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

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Letters from page 16A Stephanie is telling the truth; perhaps she doesn’t have an eating disorder at all. And frankly, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that unhealthy thinness is considered gorgeous enough to qualify as a finalist in a beauty pageant. What matters is that no other period in history has ever given malnourishment the label “sexy.” Something is deeply wrong with any society that fosters anorexia and death.

Sure, we can keep paying homage to a vague concept of “what’s inside” when pageants and talent contests call for a politically-correct disclaimer, but it clearly isn’t doing much damage to the sex-inundated, image-obsessed society we live in. This is the world our children and grandchildren are entering. Aside from griping, what can we do?

Plenty. We can show the media that we don’t want more of what it feeds. (No one’s telling us to buy the magazines off the rack, or to watch “America’s Next Top Model” and “Dancing With the Stars.”) We can talk less about looks with our girlfriends and focus on other subjects instead. We can stop trying every new diet fad and smile-whitener

on the market. We can stop treating welldressed, conventionally attractive people with more deference and friendliness than we give their frowsier counterparts. We can praise our daughters for more than their appearances.

In short, we can actually act like the cliché is true. Because it is.

Lindsey Wagstaffe Brentwood

Another fun event lost Editor: I read today with annoyance that the Discovery Bay Boat Show scheduled for May 16-17 has been “postponed” until 2010 due to a lack of exhibitors. I don’t buy it.

Discovery Bay politics killed it. How sad.

First D’Oktoberfest, now the boat show.

What next? The Lighted Boat Parade?

Teri Sandholdt Discovery Bay

Knightsen gains historical status Editor: After a few years (110, plus or minus) Knightsen has been officially recognized for its historical value. A few years ago, information was gathered from a variety of

sources documenting Knightsen’s history and origins. For the purposes of preservation, protection and grant incentives, an application was submitted to the Historical Landmark Commission of Contra Costa County.

Two areas of focus were identified: the original Knightsen Township and Depot along with the East County Historical Society on Sellers Avenue. Both of these Knightsen areas (called “area one” and “area two”) contain significant historical structures that were a part of East Contra Costa County heritage.

Area one, the Historical Society location on Sellers Avenue, cares for a BN caboose and five historical buildings dating back to the 1860s. In addition, the nonprofit society houses a wealth of East County history. This is provided all for the free benefit of the public.

Area two consists of the original ATT&SF Railway depot property along with a Sante Fe caboose. Also, area two contains 27 parcels with buildings such as the Heidorn Building (Garden Club), Knightsen Saloon (Sonya’s), the Duff home, the White home, the Olmstede home, the

Edna Heidorn home, the Knightsen Farm Center and others. Area two buildings date back as far as 1898. The historical status of these areas will hopefully preserve a part of East Contra Costa that is constantly pressured by growth.

It is also very important to acknowledge the vast support by not only the community but county staff as well. Catherine Kutsuris, conservation and development director, along with Carol Jensen of the Landmark Commission, Supervisor Mary Piepho, Supervisor Federal Glover, KTAC, the Knightsen Garden Club, East Contra Costa Historical Society, Sen. Tom Torlakson, and many others all made this possible with their help.

The next step in the conservation and protection of these historical resources is to seek the benefits from this status. Those benefits should be used to restore and display our pride in Knightsen so its historical presence remains for decades to come.

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Letters from page 18A completed, children from all over will be invited to spend time in an educational environment that took place 150 years ago.

For more information and history, contact the East Contra Costa Historical Society or Knightsen Town Advisory Council.

John A. Gonzales Knightsen

Wake up to advantages of unions Editor: As I sat in my easy chair and read the many letters ripping the PLA agreements that have been in effect throughout the state, my blood pressure started to rise.

How do you people think that you can afford all of the homes, fancy cars, shiny boats and other toys if it were not for the unions and what they have done for all of our wages in this country?

Think about what you are saying: everyone has the right to work, you are right, but do you really think these huge construction firms that are going to get these upcoming project would pay you, Joe worker, any more than minimum wage if they were not forced to do so by the same unions you are now berating?

Wake up. If it were not for the unions, all of our work would be outsourced to the illegal immigrants that cross our borders for a better life. If you want to see how great it is to live in a right-to-work state, I suggest you move to Arizona, or better yet, Texas, where you can be fired because the boss doesn’t like the way you look.

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Stop drinking the Kool-Aid and wake up. It was not the unions that have killed this nation’s work force, it is the politicians and the rich corporations that have outsourced all of our work to the third-world countries, where they can pay someone $1 a day and still complain that their costs are too much to compete.

You had better wake up and pray that labor takes back its rightful place in America. Work hard, work union, God bless the USA and the labor unions.

Doug Radonich Oakley

Thanks to Buddy boosters Editor: We, the members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789 and the Ladies Auxiliary, wish to thank all the wonderful people who donated to our Buddy Poppy distribution days, May 8 and May 9. It was greatly appreciated.

Buddy Poppy proceeds represent no profit to any VFW Units. All money contributed by you is used in the cause of veterans’ welfare or for the well being of their needy dependents and the orphans of veterans.

We also want to thank the following businesses for allowing us to use their store fronts: Raley’s, FoodMaxx, Safeway on Second Street, Safeway on Balfour (both in Brentwood) and the Safeway in Discovery Bay. Nick Papadakos Commander of VFW Post 10789 Lucy Colao President of Ladies Auxiliary 10789

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The council last month contracted consultants Scarth-Lyons to conduct a study on whether a PLA was right for Brentwood. PLA opponents decried that decision, saying Scarth-Lyons was in the business of writing PLAs and would return with a recommendation to use one in Brentwood.

Which is precisely what happened.

Mike Vlaming of Scarth-Lyons told the council Tuesday that it could best achieve its objectives by utilizing a PLA, taking advantage of the no-strike clauses, uniform work rules, hiring halls with union-trained workers and lengthy lists of qualified craftsmen to scour for locals and veterans.

Following Vlaming’s presentation, the steady procession of speakers began, lasting nearly two hours. Union members, one after the other, hailed their organizations for quality training, their ability to provide locals who would contribute to the local economy, and a track record of safety, paying good benefits, and the success PLAs have established in bringing projects in on time and on budget. They also offered anecdotal evidence of disastrous projects run by non-union shops, and said there were not enough non-union apprentices in the area to build the project.

PLA opponents said requiring anyone to join a union to work was discriminatory, and requiring employers to pay into union pension funds in addition to plans they already pay into made it impossible to be competitive in the bidding.

They cited statistics claiming 70 percent of the workforce was non-union, and thus the PLA would discriminate against the majority of workers in the area. They offered their own anecdotal evidence of union-generated cost overruns and unfair tactics designed to empower the unions, not their workers.

But the study did not provide statistics on the size of either the union or non-union workforce, nor did it indicate how many, if any, non-union contractors would be forced into a double-pension

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An audience of approximately 150 gathered in the Brentwood Community Center to watch live footage of the City Council meeting on Tuesday. A police officer was stationed at the back of the room to control the crowd and discourage any outbursts. payment. The lack of hard data was especially disturbing to Councilman Erick Stonebarger.

“I couldn’t be more frustrated” over the lack of information in the $13,800 study, Stonebarger said, adding that he could therefore not support its conclusions.

Councilman Chris Becnel said he had some concerns with the PLA as well, chiefly the potential for double pension payments. He floated the idea that a PLA might be crafted exempting from the extra payment contractors who can prove they already pay into a pension plan.

On the other hand, he said, the antistrike provisions might be key, since the report indicated that collective bargaining agreements with 10 unions were set to expire over the next two years while the civic center is being built. The local resident and veteran hiring preferences were “a no-brainer” that could not otherwise

be reasonably achieved, he added, and because the law requires prevailing wages be paid to workers, the wages would be the same no matter what direction was chosen.

Councilman Bob Brockman said he thought the mandatory union membership and the requirement that workers be hired out of union halls were negative points, but he was primarily concerned about the overall prohibitive disadvantages posed to non-union shops.

“Anybody that has the qualifications should have an opportunity,” said Brockman. “I see this as a one-sided push for the unions to grab onto this project.”

Councilman Brandon Richey, whose insistence on a local hiring preference brought about the PLA discussion in the first place, said he wasn’t entirely satisfied that a PLA would achieve the results Brentwood sought, nor was he enthused about the civic center project as a whole

in its current configuration.

But, he said, “I realize this project is going forward with or without my support. I don’t think the PLA is the perfect solution, but I don’t think there’s one out there.”

Mayor Bob Taylor said the project was the equivalent of a stimulus package for Brentwood, that it was all about “jobs, jobs, jobs” and that “the time is now” for the project to move forward. After being assured that voting for the PLA negotiations did not mean the council was adopting a PLA, he called for a roll call vote.

Taylor, Becnel and Richey voted in favor of beginning negotiations; Stonebarger and Brockman dissented.

The negotiations will be handled by a council subcommittee of Becnel and Stonebarger. City Manger Donna Landeros said a proposed PLA, if one is agreed to, would return to the full council for consideration in about 30 days.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on May 26, 2009, to consider the following matter: Consideration of a resolution certifying and approving the Negative Declaration and adopting the 2009/10-2013/14 Capital Improvement Program.

Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 734 Third Street, Brentwood, CA 94513.

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

Dated: May 12, 2009 /s/___________________________ Margaret Wimberly, CMC City Clerk Publish: May 15, 2009 If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: May 15, 2009

Adopt a Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce regarding the 2009 CornFest event and authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, which Memorandum of Understanding provides, among other things, for the provision of supplemental police services pursuant to Government Code section 53069.8.

Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chamber, 734 Third Street, Brentwood, CA 94513.

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

Dated: May 12, 2009 /s/___________________________ Margaret Wimberly, CMC City Clerk Publish: May 15, 2009 If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: May 15, 2009

AMENDING CHAPTER 8.00 (NUISANCES) IN ITS ENTIRETY; AND REPEALING CHAPTER 8.12 (WEED ABATEMENT) TO: CLARIFY METHODS OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT COST COLLECTION; DISTINGUISH ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION PROCEDURES FROM OTHER ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES; PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION BY AN ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; DECLARE DISPOSAL OR SPILL OF MATERIALS, BOTH HAZARDOUS AND OTHERWISE, TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES; AND, TO DELETE OUTDATED PROVISIONS FROM THE MUNICIPAL CODE. THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 28th day of April, 2009, by the following vote: AYES: Council members Becnel, Brockman, Richey, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 12th day of May 2009, by the following vote: AYES: Council members Becnel, Brockman, Richey, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None

wood Municipal Code related to the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Act to provide informal bidding procedures for City construction contracts.

THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 28th day of April, 2009, by the following vote: AYES: Council members Becnel, Brockman, Richey, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 12th day of May 2009, by the following vote: AYES: Council members Becnel, Brockman, Richey, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None

the following vote: AYES: Council members Becnel, Brockman, Richey, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 12th day of May 2009, by the following vote: AYES: Council members Becnel, Brockman, Richey, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None /s/_________________________ Robert Taylor Mayor ATTEST: /s/_________________________ Cynthia Garcia, CMC Assistant City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in their entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances are on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 708 Third Street, Brentwood, and/or copies may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: May 15, 2009

May 26, 2009, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An appeal filed by New Urban Communities Partners, the applicant of the Sciortino Ranch project, of certain conditions of approval related to the Planning Commission’s approval of an application for a tentative subdivision map (TSM 9152) to allow the subdivision of approximately 61 acres into 11 parcels for future mixed-use development, located directly east of the Sand Creek Road and Brentwood Boulevard intersection (APN 016-170-011 and 016170-012).

Appellant/Applicant: New Urban Communities Partners Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 734 Third Street, Brentwood, California.

Further information may be obtained from Principal Planner Erik Nolthenius [(925) 516-5137 or enolthenius@ ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513.

In any court challenge of City Council decisions, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: May 15, 2009

Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on May 26, 2009, hold a public hearing to consider the following: Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance for a Rezone (RZ 09-05) to amend Chapter 17.455 of the Brentwood Municipal Code for the Planned Development No. 5 (PD-5) Subarea B zoning designation to expand the originally approved Sunday delivery hours of 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, to 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, for the Shops at Fairview center.

The center is generally located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Balfour Road and Fairview Avenue (APN 012-020-018).

Applicant: The Bergman Companies Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 734 Third Street, Brentwood, California.

Further information may be obtained from Associate Planner Debbie Hill [(925) 516-5135 or dhill@ci.brentwood. ca.us] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513.

In any court challenge of City Council decisions, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date: May 15, 2009

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on May 26, 2009 to consider the following matter:

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 867 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 1.08 (GENERAL PENALTY) IN ITS ENTIRETY; ADDING CHAPTER 1.12 (ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS);

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 868 An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brentwood amending in its entirety Chapter 3.30 of the Brent-

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 869 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD APPROVING A REZONE (RZ 07-03) TO AMEND SUBAREA A OF PD-16 FOR THE PLAZA AT BALFOUR PROJECT, CONSISTING OF SIX BUILDINGS TOTALING 20,000 SQUARE FEET FOR OFFICE AND RETAIL USES, LOCATED SOUTH OF BALFOUR ROAD AND WEST OF ARMSTRONG ROAD (APN 010-171-013).

THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 28th day of April, 2009, by

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City

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Lindell Reeves’ laid-back guitar playing entertains the crowd at the Farmers’ Market. Fresh food isn’t the only attraction at the Brentwood Farmers Market: Cooling off at the Art Gonzalez Memorial Fountain are Mikaila Habana, 5; Emerson Enis, 5; Maya Enis, 2; and Jossana Williams, 2.

Summer from page 3A farmers and supporting the economy.”

Charlie Clark, owner of a fish company called Coast Side Charlie’s, added, “I think now it has to do with people appreciating the local farmers and small businesses. You can’t get any fresher than you get at the Farmers’ Market.”

Market attendees also enjoyed balloon animals made by Joan Smith, aka JoJo the Clown, and acoustic guitar playing by Lindell Reeves. In the future, entertainment at the market will vary from

local bands to solo performers.

“I’ve been playing at Farmers’ Markets since about 1985,” said Reeves, a 40-year guitar veteran. “The people are good. I like the people who appreciate what you do and you can sing whatever you want to sing!”

Vendors relished reaping the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor. “It’s one of the best times to interact with the customers, because you can talk to them and see what they like and don’t like,” said Emily Benz, a representative of Nunn Farms.

“We’re around a lot, so people are used to us and they like our produce.”

According to Jerry Gomez, a representative from Rodriguez Farms, “It’s different than going to the store. You get the sun and the fresh air and all that. Just look at the faces of the people. They’re happy just walking through the Farmers’ Market. It’s very good for Brentwood to have this, absolutely. It’s relaxing.”

The Brentwood Farmers’ Market will keep First Street hopping every Saturday through Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to noon.

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Summer Camp For Ages 3 and Up! $20 off One Week of Camp Expires 6/7/09 *One Coupon Per Customer* *Cannot be combined with other offers*

• Days are filled with games, fitness, crafts and fun!

• Monday - Friday camps run June 8 - July 24.

• Half day and full day options from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

925-516-6619 Black Diamond Kids Center specializes in summer camps, cheer, gymnastics, tumbling, educational preschool, dance and birthday parties. www.BlackDiamondKidsCenter.com

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eritage High linebacker and right guard Patrick Urbanus, who has played sports in Brentwood since he was 6, was recently flown to St. Ambrose University to sign his National Letter of Intent to play football for the Fighting Bees in Davenport, Iowa. In addition to his football skills, Urbanus is known for his community involvement: coaching a special-needs baseball team and starting the Christmas program at Shepherd’s Gate. “I am a single mom and raised him by myself, and struggled,” said Maureen Ennor. “It’s amazing that he got this full-ride (scholarship) – he just worked so hard. He’s just a really good kid.”

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Not bored by the wakeboard

Photos by Steven Hahn

osh Twelker, a 15-year-old wakeboarder from Discovery Bay, recently competed in the Air Nautique Wake Games in Orlando, Fla., facing the nation’s best 14-to-18-year-old amateur wakeboarders.

Josh put on a dominant performance in the finals, posting a score of 66.67. The next closest competitor scored 45.00. For his efforts, Josh brought home a nice trophy – and bragging rights. He hopes to ride the pro tour this year, and has plans to travel to the five pro tour stops, starting in Texas the end of this month. Josh can be found out on the Delta practicing his flipping and spinning on a wakeboard four to five days each week. He also spends a lot of time training on a trampoline. Josh is grateful for the support of riding partners Chris Dykmans and Jeremy Twelker, and his sponsors, CWB wakeboards, Babe’s Boat Products – and his biggest sponsors, Mom and Dad.

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And she’s also proud that for the first time, East County has three teams in the NCS playoffs. Heritage hosted Campolindo on Tuesday, the results of which were not available at press time, while Freedom and Antioch were on the road against Monte Vista and California high schools, respectively.

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semifinal round of the league playoffs this year. Molsberry was skeptical when Enomoto told her he had never played tennis before but wanted to play doubles.

“I said, ‘You better be good, because I am not wasting my time,’” said Molsberry.

“He walked out there and played with Nick

Dong and did a great job.” Enomoto and Dong took the eventual doubles champs to three sets in the playoffs.

Molsberry credits Nick’s father, Ed, for helping get the JV team in great shape with his encouragement, making them run 1½ miles a day to increase their stamina, and opening up the courts at night for extra play and practice.

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Softball from page 1B Despite the strong victory, Holt was less than enthusiastic afterward. “We lost to them the first two times this year. We were finally able to beat them,” he said. “They didn’t have their number one on the mound.

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Diving for gold

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ore than a dozen athletic divers spun, ipped, twisted and jackknifed their bodies in mid air for the judges and a small gathering of spectators in the recent league diving championships at Antioch High School on May 7, followed the next two days by the swimming championships held at Heritage High. The event was won by the Heritage boys team and the Deer Valley girls team.

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Warrior Elite on the rise In its inaugural season, the AAU girls basketball program Warrior Elite is making a name for itself. The program fields two teams – high school varsitylevel and seventh-grade-level – comprised of girls from the Antioch, Brentwood and Discovery Bay areas.

The Warrior Elite varsity team has played in – and won – three tournaments this year. In the first, the Yosemite Spring Fling, the Warrior Elite beat the Stockton Mavericks and Visalia Lady Hoopsters to earn a place in the championship game against the host team, the Yosemite Badgers. Final score: Elite 50, Badgers 43.

Two weeks later, the Warrior Elite varsity traveled to Santa Cruz to play in the Surf City SLAM tournament, in which they beat El Dorado High School 78-49, the Pacific Pistols (Auburn) 51-40, and in the championship game, the hosting Santa Cruz Surf 58-37.

The following weekend, the Warrior Elite varsity took on some of the best teams in California in the Adidas Showdown at Clovis West High School. The varsity weathered the Porterville Storm 49-37, outshone the Fresno Stars 42-41 and endured the talented Hanford Sting 51-45 for the championship.

High schools represented in the

Warrior Elite’s varsity program are Deer Valley, St. Mary’s of Stockton, Monte Vista and Carondelet. Coaching the varsity girls are Head Coach Rob Ocon and assistant coaches Dru Samia and Titus Cross. Leading the seventh-grade girls are Head Coach Fernando Sanabria and assistant coaches Alfred Quaye and Carmen Sanabria.

The Warrior Elite is looking to expand its programs and bring on additional grade levels for both boys and girls. For more information, visit www.eteamz.com/warriorelite or e-mail premiersportswe@sbcglobal.net.

– Contributed by Larry Pato

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Tennis camp Nothing to do this summer? Freedom High School is offering tennis camps in one-week sessions run by United States Professional Tennis Association-certified Freedom head coach Steve Amaro. Junior high and high school students of all ability levels are welcome.

Camp dates: Week 1: June 9 to 12; Week 2: June 15 to 18; Week 3: June 22 to 25; Week 4: June 29 to July 2. Session I (8:30 to 10 a.m.): grades 5 to 8; Session II (10:15 to 11:45 a.m.): entering grades 9 to 12; open courts: noon to 1 p.m.

The cost is $35 per week. The participant must bring four unopened containers of tennis balls, nonmarking soled tennis shoes and a tennis racquet.

Spaces are limited, so sign up early. For more information, call Steve Amaro at 925-625-5900, ext. 3044.

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How to survive the spring allergy assault Seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as “hay fever,” can make beautiful spring days miserable. In order to treat allergies effectively, it’s best to get a qualified allergist/immunologist to examine you and determine your allergen triggers and an appropriate treatment.

Tips for managing spring allergies • Keep home and car windows closed to prevent pollens or mold spores from drifting in. To keep air cool and fresh, turn on the air conditioning (set on “recirculate”), which also cleans and dries the air.

• Maintain a clean environment at your home and, if you’re able, your office.

• Minimize early morning outside activity between 5 and 10 a.m., when the greatest amount of pollen is usually released.

• Try to stay inside when the pollen count or humidity is reported to be high, and on windy days when dust and pollen are likely to be more of a problem.

• Take medications prescribed by your allergist regularly and in the recommended dosage.

• Flush your nasal cavities regularly with an over-the-counter saline spray, which provides relief from congestion.

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Helping people communicate May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, an annual event promoted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The month’s activities raise awareness about communication disorders and promote treatment that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems with speaking, understanding or hearing.

Our ability to learn from and interact with others can be impaired by hearing loss, difficulty with swallowing or balance, a disorder such as stuttering or delayed language, challenging social skills, or a voice problem.

Do you find the need to shout to be heard? Do you need to turn the volume way up on your iPod or TV? Is following directions

a challenge? Is your speech output difficult to understand, mumbled, or stuttered? Is your child a late talker? Are social situations awkward due to communication misunderstandings? Is your accent making speech difficult to understand?

If you suspect that you or a loved one are experiencing such a problem, consult an audiologist or speech-language pathologist certified by ASHA at www.asha.org. Wordplay Speech Therapy in Brentwood also offers many resources. Call licensed therapist Dawn Hopkins at 925-984-8224 or e-mail lovelearn@sbcglobal.net for details. Wordplay is on the Web at www.wordplayspeech. com.

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Feeling sandwiched Twenty million American adults are caring for aging parents at the same time they’re raising young children. Known as the Sandwich Generation, they’re feeling the stress.

A recent study reports that 53 percent of Sandwich Generationers must choose between caring for their children and caring for their parents at least once a week, and 20 percent feel they must choose to care for one or the other every day of the week.

The pressures of taking care of the family, worrying about parents’ health, putting children through college and saving for retirement, takes a toll. So what’s a Sandwicher to do?

Involve the whole family It’s common for one family member to assume responsibility for older parents. But even the most take-charge, organized person will need help.

Involving siblings and other immediate family lightens the burden for everyone and gives them a chance to show their love for parents, too.

Establish regular family meetings for those involved in providing care. Those who can’t be there in person can participate by phone or Web cam.

• Keep a list of updates and concerns about health, finances, legal issues or housing.

• Talk about problems regarding giving or getting help. Discussing such issues helps avoid hurt feelings and gets problems solved.

• Focus on the task of caring for the parent, not dealing with old family hurts.

Find a job for everyone. A brother who

lives far away can still help with paying bills, researching agencies or just calling regularly. A sister who lives nearby but who can’t give regular care might be the designated back-up for the primary care giver.

Get your spouse and children involved • Be specific about how your spouse can help, and make sure that you ask for help, not demand it.

• Check in with your spouse about his or her feelings and encourage communication.

• Be honest with your children about the situation. Answer their questions.

• Ask them how they’d like to help out. Perhaps they’d like to make cards or show off their newest treasures.

Get outside help • Community groups and churches often provide volunteers who can help with home repair, transportation, meals and companionship.

• Talk to those who see your parents regularly – delivery people, beauticians, barbers or neighbors – and ask them to call you if anything seems out of the ordinary.

• Look to professional care services when your parent’s physical needs are too much for you to handle.

It’s also important to take care of yourself. Make time to rest, eat right and relax.

You’re no good to anyone in your family if you’re exhausted and stressed out.

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Two martial artists face off at the second annual CGJJA Internal Kids Tournament.

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Darling Karli Clint and Valerie Graves of Oakley are pleased to announce the arrival of their second daughter, Karli Joyce Graves.

Karli was born on March 24 at 10:09 p.m. She weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 23½ inches.

Welcoming her at home is proud big sister, Jackie. Our family is now complete!

Tony L. Costa It is with great sadness that the Costa family announces the loss of Tony L. Costa. He passed away on May 3 at the young age of 69, riding his horse among friends and loving his way of life. His family will miss his humor, loyalty to those he loved, his cowboy heart and dedication to family. He was devoted to Rancheros Visitadores and was on its board, AQHA, Senior Gold Card, PRCA, NRCHA, USTRC, Friends of the Rodeo and a member of the Portuguese society of I.P.F.E.S. Tony was born on Feb. 26, 1940 in the town of French Camp to parents John and Rita Costa. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, John; and his sister, Lena. He is survived by his wife, Ann; and his brother, Nelson (Liz). He also leaves behind his

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four children, Greg, Kelly, Stacey and Cindy, and their spouses; 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Tony was a native of Banta and lived in the town of Byron with his wife, Ann, for 38 years. He lived and worked on his family’s dairy farm. He later became a cattle rancher and was vice president of Vaquero Farms, Inc. His life’s passions were team roping, welding, hunting and traveling with his wife, family and friends.

A Memorial Mass was held May 9 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Byron, followed by a party at the family’s home celebrating Tony’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Anne Building Fund. A memorial scholarship has been created in Tony’s name at the Contra Costa Alameda Cattleman’s Association: 638 Enos Way, Suite B, Livermore, CA 94551.

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The Contra Costa County Library is expanding services and improving accessibility for far East County residents by making its popular collection available through the installation of its Library-a-Go-Go book-lending machine.

The machine will be located in front of the CVS/pharmacy (formerly Long’s Drugs store) in Discovery Bay’s Sandy Cove Shopping Center beginning May 21.

“The Contra Costa Library collection is a treasured set that needs to be made accessible to everyone in Contra Costa,” said Contra Costa County District III Supervisor Mary Piepho. “As the supervisor for far East County, it has been my priority to bring more services to the area. The Library-aGo-Go machine will make it easier to borrow books, whether you seek children’s books for your kids, a novel for vacation or simply want to explore the world through books. I appreciate the assistance that the county has received from Steve Bowie and the Pacific Development Group on making the location in the Sandy Cove shopping center available to the local communities.”

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Anne Cain, “The innovative technology of the Library-a-Go-Go machine provides us with the opportunity to offer reading materials for children, teens and adults to an area where convenient library services currently do not exist.”

The Library-a-Go-Go lending machine will offer 430 books geared to the reading interests of children, teens and adults. Books will also be available in Spanish.

Those with a Contra Costa County Library card will be able to check out and return books. Contra Costa County Library staff will be available to register new library cardholders several days prior to and on the day of the launch.

The Contra Costa County Library will kick off the new Library-a-Go-Go service with a celebration on Thursday, May 21 at 11 a.m. in front of the CVS/ pharmacy at the Sandy Cove Shopping Center, 14840 Highway 4 in Discovery Bay. The event will feature remarks by Piepho and Cain. Refreshments and activities for children will also be available.

The program is sponsored by grants from the California State Library, Bay Area Library & Information Systems, and Baker & Taylor, Inc.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002076-00 The name of the business (es): D’s Stay & Play Daycare Located at: 5705 Cutter Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Diana F. Azevedo, 5705 Cutter Loop, Discovery Bay, CA 94505.

This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Diana F. Azevedo This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 25, 2009 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: March 25, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002161-00 The name of the business (es): TNP Race Promoters Located at: 5450 Balfour Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): William P. Hill, 5450 Balfour Road, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/31/04. Signature of registrant: William P. Hill This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 27, 2009 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: March 27, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002219-00 The name of the business (es): Summerwood Properties United California Brokers Located at: 5450 Balfour Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Summerwood Properties Inc., 5450 Balfour Road, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/31/04. Signature of registrant: William P. Hill This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 31, 2009 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: March 31, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002555-00 The name of the business (es): Face 2 Face Cosmetix Located at: 1899 Tuckahoe Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Maria G. Valencia, 1899 Tuckahoe Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an ndividual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/ A. Signature of registrant: Maria G. Valencia This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 10, 2009 By: P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: April 10, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002226-00 The name of the business (es): Summerwood Properties, Inc. Located at: 5450 Balfour Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Summerwood Properties Inc., 5450 Balfour Road, Brentwood, CA 94513.

This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/14/04. Signature of registrant: William P. Hill This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 31, 2009 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: March 31, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002809-00 The name of the business (es): East Bay Aquaculture Located at: 691 Merritt Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Pedro Cazarez, 691 Merritt Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/ A. Signature of registrant: Pedro Cazarez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 20, 2009 By: B. Basch, Deputy Expires: April 20, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002649-00 The name of the business (es): CED Consulting Located at: 2388 Tremont Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Cyndi D. Hankins, 2388 Tremont Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Cyndi D. Hankins This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 15, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: April 15, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002336-00 The name of the business (es): Brentwood Window Cleaning Located at: 6356 Crystal Spring Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Larry Edward Kean, 6356 Crystal Spring Circle, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: LARRY EDWARD KEAN This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk

Of Contra Costa County on: April 3, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: April 3, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002347-00 The name of the business (es): East Bay Mobile Techs Located at: 5532 Drakes Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Shannan L. Marlin, 5532 Drakes Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/3/09. Signature of registrant: Shannan L. Marlin This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 3, 2009 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: April 3, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0003239-00 The name of the business (es): Tederias Customized Skin Care Located at: 620 First Street In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: 620 First Street, Brentwood , CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tedevia Lynn Williams 375 E. Hwy 20 Space 3 Upper Lake, CA 95485. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/6/09. Signature of registrant: Tederia Williams This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/6/09 By H. Franklin, Deputy Expires 5/6/14 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: May 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002537-00 The name of the business (es): Simple Beauty Located at: 729 First Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Mailing: 121 Echo Place, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jenifer Homa, 121 Echo Place, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/10/09. Signature of registrant: Jenifer Homa This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 10, 2009 By: Jack R. Vincak, Deputy Expires: April 10, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002765-00 The name of the business (es): MY BOOKEEPER SERVICES Located at: 2319 WINCHESTER LOOP In:DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 Mailing: P.O. Box 1119, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MARLO D. PURKEY, 2319 WINCHESTER LOOP, DISCOVERY BAY, CA. 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Marlo D. Purkey This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 17, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: April 17, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002799-00 The name of the business (es): G & G REAL ESTATE AND MAINTENANCE Located at: 1932 WATER STREET In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ARLENE PAMELA GARCIA, 1932 WATER STREET, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513.

This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/20/09. Signature of registrant: ARLENE GARCIA This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 20, 2009 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: April 20, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002927-00 The name of the business (es): Alamo Hardware Located at: 3211 Danville Boulevard In: Alamo, CA 94507 Mailing: P.O. Box 580, Danville, CA 94526 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Three Valley Investments, LLC, 3237 Danville Boulevard, CA 94507.

This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Christopher E. Kretz, Managing Member This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 24, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: April 24, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003255-00 The name of the business (es): the Carvalho Group Located at: 5100 Vista Grande Drive, # 127 In: Antioch, CA 94531, Mailing: P.O. Box 2036 , Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): WALTER KEITH CARVALHO, 5100 VISTA GRANDE, #127, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/ A. Signature of registrant: Walter Keith Carvalho This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 7, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: May 7, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 15, 22,18, 29, June 5, 2009

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002747-00 The name of the business (es): Delta Auto Broker Located at: 4652 Christenson Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Debbie McGarry, 4652 Christenson Street, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Debbie McGarry This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 17, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: April 17, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002883-00 The name of the business (es): THE King of Clubs Located at: 2720 St. Regis Avenue In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):David Keith Zakoian, 2720 St. Regis Avenue, 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: David K. ZakoianThis statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:April 22, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: April 22, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002227-00 The name of the business (es): Summerwood Properties United California Brokers Located at: 5450 Balfour Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): William P. Hill, 5450 Balfour Road, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/14/04. Signature of registrant: William P. Hill This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: March 31, 2009 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: March 31, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002916-00 The name of the business (es): Tammy’s Tune Totes Located at: 1739 Dune Point Way In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tammy McCarty, 1739 Dune Point Way, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Tammy McCarty This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 23, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: April 23, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002803-00 The name of the business (es): BYRON INN CAFE Located at: 14870 Highway 4 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alan K. Kulling and Sheryl A. Kulling, 2248 Colonial Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/20/09. Signature of registrant: Alan K. Kulling This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 20, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: April 20, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002976-00 The name of the business (es): Downtown Produce Market Located at: 200 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Mailing: P.O. Box 1376, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): TARKARI INC., 200 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/27/09 Signature of registrant: Mahhoob Sadie, CEO This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 27, 2009 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: April 27, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003054-00 The name of the business (es): DKM Design Located at: 6700 Yellowstone Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, Contra Costa Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Martin H. Conley, 6700 Yellowstone Circle, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant:Martin H. Conley This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 30, 2009 By: C. Sullivan, Deputy Expires: April 30, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002938-00 The name of the business (es): Heritage Residential Funding Located at: 2958 Eclipse Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Paul B. Sheffield and Debra A. Sheffield, 2988 Eclipse Place, Brentwood, CA 94513.

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tious business name or names listed above on: 5/20/04. Signature of registrant: Paul B. Sheffield This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 24, 2009 By: Vera Mitchell, Deputy Expires: April 24, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003144-00 The name of the business (es): Santa Ana Sales Located at: 1350 Carlisle drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Patricia Castillo,1350 Carlisle 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: 5/4/09. Signature of registrant: Patricia Castillo This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 4, 2009 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: May 4, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002992-00 The name of the business (es): TOLU’S NEW DAWN Located at: 2070 Rubens Way, #201 In: Oakley, Ca 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ajiboye Olabisi T., 2070 Rubens Way, #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: Olabisi T. Ajiboye This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 28, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deput Expires: April 28, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003090-00 The name of the business (es): All In One Professional Services; All in one Profession Home Services Located at: 1216 IRONWOOD DRIVE In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mark Veran, 1216 Ironwood 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: Mark Veran This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 30, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: April 30, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003027-00 The name of the business (es): Best Dam Deals Located at: 903 Villa Terrace In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Douglas George Ventling; Keith Allen Ventling, 903 Villa Terrace, brentwood, CA 94513 This business is conducted by: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Douglas G. Ventling This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 29, 2009 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: April 29, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002935-00 The name of the business (es): ElleBelle Studio, Located at: 1273 Longleaf Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michelle Patricia Bell, 1273 Longleaf Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/15/09. Signature of registrant: Michelle Patricia Bell This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:April 24, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: April 24, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003235-00 The name of the business (es): Divas and Darlings Located at: 2608 Ranchwood Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kerri Ann Helmick, 2608 Ranchwood 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: Kerri Helmick This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 6, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: May 6, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0002284-00 The name of the business (es): Maxx Worms Located at: 2340 Indian Springs Court In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): kathleen P. Regan, 2340 Indian Springs Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Kathleen P. Regan This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 1, 2009 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: April 1, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003137-00 The name of the business (es): ALMMS Bond & Insurance Services Located at: 376 Torrington Drive In: Brentwood, CA

94513 Mailing: 3510 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Aimme M. & Lyle B. Schlosser, 376 Torrington Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: Husband & Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of registrant: Aimme M. Schlosser This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 4, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: May 4, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003148-00 The name of the business (es): Beyond Sound Located at: 447 Collis Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael John McKinley, 447 Collis Street, 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: Michael John McKinley This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 4, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: May 4, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003182-00 The name of the business (es): Dental Care of Antioch Located at: 3432 Hillcrest Ave., St. #1 250 In: Antioch, CA 94531 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Elika Mirzaagha DDS Inc., 113 Lyndhurst place, San Ramon, CA 94583. 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: Elika Mirzaagha DDS, Inc.President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 5, 2009 By: B. Basch, Deputy Expires: May 5, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002848-00 The name of the business (es): SLAY + ASSOCIATES Located at: 735 Summer Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Paul Slay, 735 Summer Circle, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/1/09. Signature of registrant: Paul Slay This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 21, 2009 By:P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires: April 21, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0003192-00 The name of the business (es): Vic’s Live Bait Located at: 1541 E. Cypress Rd In: Oakley, Ca, 94561, Mailing: 1541 E. Cypress, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gurinder Singm1797 Giotto Dr Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Gurinder Singm This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/5/09 By J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 5/5/14 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0002615-00 The name of the business (es): ASSOCIATED BROKERS Located at: 1648 Gamay Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jack Howell and Sandra Howell, 1648 Gamay Lane Brentwood, CA 94513.

This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/14/09. Signature of registrant: Jack Howell This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 14, 2009 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: April 14, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002357-00 The name of the business (es): Jose Velez Lawn & Garden Maintenance Located at: 7721 Lone Tree Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jose Velez, 7721 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Jose Velez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 3, 2009 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: April 3, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-239535-RM Loan # 0022468284 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/30/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank

specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LUIS VENTURA, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 6/19/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0177125-00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/- 21/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $583,771.72 The purported property address is: 2614 COVELITE WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessors Parcel No. 053-680-027-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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. Date: 4/29/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3081707 05/- 01/2009, 05/08/2009, 05/15/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0009366 Title Order No. 09-8037940 Investor/Insurer No. 131815522 APN No. 037-510- 087-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: ANTONIO PRADO, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 09/- 12/2006 and recorded 09/20/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0297211- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 06/- 05/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. 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: 3592 FRANK HENGEL WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $488,115.69. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED:

05/- 11/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3075284 05/15/2009, 05/22/- 2009, 05/29/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002313-00 The name of the business (es): HOTSHOTZ INC. Located at: 3710 Lone Tree Way, #160 In: Antioch, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): HOTSHOTZ INC., 3710 Lone Tree Way, #160, Antioch, CA 94509. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/ A. Signature of registrant: Robert Bruce, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 2, 2009 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: April 2, 2014 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-158100-C Loan No. 7441266152 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: ROBERT S. COLLINS, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND NIKKOLA ANN PETERSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 3/30/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0097544-00 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 6/5/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 3113 FRANDORAS CIRCLE OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 052-071-001 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $787,032.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. ETS Services, LLC Date: 5/12/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-7302727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3067634 05/15/2009, 05/- 22/2009, 05/29/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: ERIK RODRIGUEZ; and DOES 1 TO 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: CECILIA LASATER CASE NUMBER: C 08-02097 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/- selfhelp) your county law library or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you maylose the case by default and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org) the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ - selfhelp) or by contacting your local court or county bar association. CASE NUMBER: C 08-02097 The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’ s attorney, or the plaintiff without an attorney, is: Michael B. Nishiyama, Esq. SBN 077588 Telephone: (925) 776-4500 Fax: (925) 7764509 PEGNIM & IVANCICH, 3105 Lone Tree Way, Suite A, Antioch, CA 94509 DATE: AUGUST 20, 2008 Clerk, by: J. Myovich, Deputy NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Published: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0003253-00 The name of the business (es): CC Drums Instruction Studio Located at: 1676 Marigold Drive In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: 1676 Margold Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christian Canalita 1676 Marigold Drive Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/1/07. Signature of registrant: Christian Canalita This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/7/09 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 5/7/14 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F0003143-00 The name of the business (es): Iznuthin Apparel Located at: 4831 Spinnaker Way In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Mailing: 4831 Spinnaker Way, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Joshua L Baird 4831 Spinnaker Way Discovery Bay, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/4/09. Signature of registrant: Joshua L Baird This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/4/09 By H. Franklin, Deputy Expires 5/4/14 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File#F-0002868-00 The name of the business (es): East Bay Karate-Do Located at: 1365 Buchanan Road In: Pittsburg, CA 94565 Contra Costa County Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John A. Felipe, 1808 Spanish Trail Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: John A. Felipe This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 22, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: April 22, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Damon Mayfield, 1143 Alberdan Circle, Pinole, CA 94564 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Damon J. Mayfield FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-0559 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Damon J. Mayfield filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Damon Jamar Sampson Mayfield to Proposed Name: Damon Jamar Mayfield 2.

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

Date: 6/16/09 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: April 21, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates:May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Nazario Munoz and Josefina Vazquez, 403 36th Street, Richmond, CA 94805 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Nazario Munoz and Josefina Vazquez FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-0657 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Nazario Munoz and Josefina Vazquez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Byran Munoz to Proposed Name: Bryan Munoz Vazquez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/22/09 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: April 22, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Dana M. Courchaine, 4632 Pacheco Boulevard, Martinez, CA 94553 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Dana M. Courchaine FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-0641 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Dana M. Courchaine filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Katelyn Breanne Smejkal to Proposed

Name: Katelyn Breanne Courchaine 2.

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

Date: 6/19/09 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS b. Father named on birth certificate must be personnaly served. Date: April 22, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-246670-CL Loan # 0121122154 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/24/2006. 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. 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): RICARDO ROJAS AND ROSAURA GARCIA, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 4/27/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0131128- 00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/- 4/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $615,254.42 The purported property address is: 2911 SPANISH BAY DR BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 007-460- 102-2 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 bidder shall have no further recourse. Date: 5/14/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3083336 05/- 15/2009, 05/22/2009, 05/29/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-190059-C Loan No. 0359491727 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 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: KEITH NGUYEN, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPER-

TY Recorded 1/26/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0025269- 00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:5/29/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 2654 TORREY PINES DR BRENTWOOD, California 94513- 0000 APN #: 007-390-028 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $616,899.97, 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: 5/- 1/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 915043120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3060587 05/- 08/2009, 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Lawrence Vann, 1640 Mariposa Street, Richmond, CA 94804 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Lawrence Vann FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N090620 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner: Lawrence Vann filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Charlestine Alicia Broxie Maxie to Proposed Name: Charlestine Alicia Vann 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/12/09 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BRENTWOOD PRESS b.

Notice to parents named on birth certificate waived by the court. Date: April 16, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-08-158388-DL Loan # 1008308650 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/30/2006. 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 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): FELIPE D ZULUETA JR AND ELOISA MARU L ZULUETA TRUSTEES OF THE ZULUETA FAMILY TRUST Recorded: 9/7/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0283493-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/- 4/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $659,585.50 The purported property address is: 399 MADERA ST BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 013-280-116-8 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5 (c), the beneficiary or authorized agent declares as follows: DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CAL. CIV. CODE SECTION 2923.5 The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent hereby declares under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, as follows: The mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent has tried with due diligence to contact the borrower to discuss the borrower’s financial situation and to explore options for the borrower to avoid foreclosure as required by Cal. Civ. Code Section 2923.5. Thirty days or more have elapsed since these due diligence efforts were completed.

The real property is not an owneroccupied single family residence. Date: 10/- 16/08 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 5/11/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908- 4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3101331 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009, 05/29/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-242089-TC Loan # 1010403101 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/20/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ROY R SHELDEN AND KAREN L SHELDEN HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 8/28/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0244767-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/- 4/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $687,898.59 The purported property address is: 1745 MEDITERRANEO WAY BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 019-860-019 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. Date: 5/13/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap. com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908- 4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3081085 05/15/2009, 05/22/- 2009, 05/29/2009 Brentwood Press NO. 021273 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-240682-TC Loan # 1006470304 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/10/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank

specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ANTONIO CORDERO JR. AND MALESSIA CORDERO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH THE RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Recorded: 10/17/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0395795-00 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/- 4/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $476,023.16 The purported property address is: 2642 RANCHWOOD DR BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 007-350-045 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. Date: 5/12/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap. com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908- 4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3079846 05/15/2009, 05/22/- 2009, 05/29/2009 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-157278-C Loan No. 0713907907 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/6/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: VEREMUNDO DIAZ ZESATI AND ESMIDA DIAZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 7/13/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0211278-00 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:5/ 22/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 4874 TAWNY COURT OAKLEY, California 94561-0000 APN #: 035-332-053 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $359,512.89, 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.

ETS Services, LLC Date: 4/30/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-7302727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3059129 05/01/2009, 05/08/- 2009, 05/15/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/1/- 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.

Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FWA-66055 On June 5, 2009, at 10:00 AM, AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREET, in the City of MARTINEZ, County of CONTRA COSTA, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by: JAVIER VILLANUEVA, A MARRIED MAN, as Trustors, recorded on 3/7/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0067108-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, towit: TAX PARCEL NO. 033-320-0 16 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 152 MEADOW BROOK COURT OAKLEY, CA 945612725. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $423,643.66. Dated: 3/16/2009 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By MELISSA HJORTEN, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 542-2550 Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http://www. rtrustee.com ASAP# 3090480 05/15/2009, 05/22/- 2009, 05/29/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-191498-C Loan No. 0593509508 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: VIRGINIA RUSS, A MARRIED WOMAN Recorded 4/25/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0128016-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:6/5/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 102 KINGS CANYON WAY OAKLEY, California 94561-0000 APN #: 033-410-047 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $350,581.01, 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: 5/11/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-7302727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3064500 05/15/2009, 05/- 22/2009, 05/29/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0073071 Title Order No. 08-8270669 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 055-260-010-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/26/- 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JAIME VELASCO, AND DOLORES VELASCO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 01/26/2006 and recorded 02/01/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0033866-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/21/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. 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: 1221 ROCKSPRING WAY, ANTIOCH, CA, 945318354.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $475,286.12. 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/- 12/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3081309 05/01/2009, 05/- 08/2009, 05/15/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-124125-C Loan No. 0359279167 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/19/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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: JESUS ZARAGOZA LUNA AND IRMA L ZARACOZA HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 4/28/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0134088-00 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 6/5/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 4599 ALDER DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN #: 035-563-007-0 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $491,287.27, 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. ETS Services, LLC Date: 5/5/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3093770 05/- 15/2009, 05/22/2009, 05/29/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003075-00 The name of the business (es): NIGHT HAWK AGENCY; (UNIT) UN NAMED INVESTIGATION TEAM Located at: 2032 Tupelo Way In: Antioch, CA 94509 Mailing: P.O. Box 2563, Antioch, CA 94531 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dermot L. Jones, 2032 Tupelo Way, Antioch, CA 94509. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Dermot L. Jones This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 30, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: April 30, 2014 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0002806-00 The name of the business (es): VINYL TECH Located at: 50 CUNHA COURT In: OAKLEY, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): JAKE MICHAEL NEU, 50 CUNHA COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 4/20/09. Signature of registrant: Jake Neu This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: April 20, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: April 20, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009

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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: ANNIE MEINKEN, also known as ANN MEINKEN, formerly known as ANNIE WILKENING; THE TESTATE AND INTESTATE SUCCESSORS OF ANNIE MEINKEN, also known as ANN MEINKEN, formerly known as ANNIE WILKENING, BELIEVED TO BE DECEASED, AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, OR UNDER SUCH PERSON; J. L. FRERICHS, also known as JOHN LUCAS FRERICHS, also known as J. L. FRERICKS; THE TESTATE AND INTESTATE SUCCESSORS OF J. L. FRERICHS, also known as JOHN LUCAS FRERICHS, also known as J. L. FRERICKS, DECEASED, AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, OR UNDER SUCH DECEDENT; HENRY FRERICHS; EMMA J. FRERICHS; BERTHA McGEE; IDA ENTELMAN; ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE, OR ANY CLOUD ON PLAINTIFF’S TITLE THERETO; DOE 2 THROUGH DOE 20, INCLUSIVE; BERTA McGEE (formerly DOE 1); YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF: BYRON MAIN STREET PROPERTIES, LLC CASE NUMBER: C 0900774 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/- selfhelp) your county law library or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you maylose the case by default and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org) the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ - selfhelp) or by contacting your local court or county bar association. CASE NUMBER: C 09-00774 The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, 725 COURT STREET, P.O. BOX 911, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’ s attorney, or the plaintiff without an attorney, is: DAVID R. FISCHER, ESQ.; LAW OFFICE OF DAVID R. FISCHER; 1017 GREEN LANE- P.O. BOX 1997, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 (925) 372-7798 DATE: APRIL 20, 2009 Clerk, by: J. Myovich, Deputy NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LAND THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE ACTION ENTITLED” BYRON MAIN STREET PROPERTIES, LLC v. ANNIE MEINKEN, ET AL,” CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT ACTION NO. C 09-00774 TRACT ONE: PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 3 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO BASE AND MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A 3/4 INCH IRON PIPE AS DESCRIBED IN BOOK 858 OF DEEDS AT PAGE 249 OF RECORDS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF MAIN STREET OF THE TOWN OF BYRON, WHICH PIPE BEARS SOUTH 37? 26 ‘ EAST, 367.85 FEET ALONG SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE COUNTY ROAD RUNNING ALONG THE LINE COMMON TO SECTIONS 3 AMD 4; THENCE SOUTH 52? 34’ WEST; 128.55 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE AS DESCRIBED IN SAID BOOK 858 OF DEEDS AT PAGE 249; THENCE NORTHWEST 4.66 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL DESCRIBED IN BOOK 462 OF DEEDS AT PAGE 187 OF RECORDS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY; THENCE SOUTH 54? 31’ 30” WEST, 125 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID BOOK 462 OF DEEDS PAGE 187 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTH 52?

34’ EAST, 5.46 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID MAIN STREET. TRACT TWO: PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 3 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO BASE AND MERIDIAN IN THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED FROM HENRY WILKENING TO THEODOR FRANKLIN PHELPS RECORDED IN BOOK 37 OF DEEDS AT PAGE 11, ALSO LOT FORMERLY OWNED

BY JAMES AGLAR AND SOLD TO F. FRANKS IN 1902, RECORDED IN BOOK 96 OF DEEDS AT PAGE 165; THENCE NORTHEAST PERPENDICULAR TO THE RAILROAD NORTH 54? 31 ‘ 30” EAST, 3.24 FEET TO THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF MAIN STREET AS IT EXISTS THIS DATE (2/20/- 2009); THENCE SOUTH 37? 26’ 00” EAST, 65 FEET ALONG SAID MAIN STREET WESTERLY LINE TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED FROM ESTATE OF JOHN LUCAS FRERICHS TO MARY B. CHAIM AND RECORDED APRIL 12, 1946 IN BOOK 898 OF

DEEDS AT PAGE 333; THENCE SOUTH 54? 31’ 30” WEST, 5.5 FEET ALONG THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THE PARCEL CONVEYED FROM ANDREW FRAGULIA AND MARY FRAGULIA HIS WIFE TO LOUIS FRAGULIA AND ANDREW FRAGULIA, JR. RECORDED IN BOOK 462 OF DEEDS AT PAGE 187 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID DEED; THENCE NORTH 35?

28’ 30” WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF LAST SAID DESCRIPTION 65.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TRACT ONE AND TRACT TWO ARE COMMONLY KNOWN AS A PORTION OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ASSESSOR PARCEL 002 090 015 AND ARE ALSO KNOWN AS A PORTION OF 3882 MAIN STREET, BYRON, CA. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May, 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Leah Burgos DiFlorio, 3527 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, #126, Lafayette, CA 94549 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Leah Burgos DiFlorio FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-0513 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Leah Burgos DiFlorio filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Leah Burgos DiFlorio (AKA) Leah B. DiFlorio to Proposed Name: Adriana Ella Starr 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: 5/26/09 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: OAKLEY PRESS Date: 3/27/09 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009 IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT Summary of Ordinance No. 36 and Order No. 09-17 Increasing Trunkline Capacity and Plant Capacity Fees On Tuesday, May 5, 2009, the Ironhouse Sanitary District Board of Directors adopted its Ordinance No. 36 and Order No. 09-17 (the “Ordinance”), summarized as follows. Based on the Engineering News-Record San Francisco Bay Area cost Indexes, and after all required and additional public notice, the following fees of the Ironhouse Sanitary District are increased as follows, effective July 5, 2009: a. The existing trunkline capacity fee of $978.50 shall be increased by the lesser of: (a) $65.00, in which event the trunkline capacity fee will be $1,043.50 per equivalent service unit (ESU), or (b) the percentage by which construction costs in the San Francisco Bay Area have increased during the period measured by (and as shown by) the construction cost index of the Engineering News-Record published in its March 2008 and June 2009 editions. b. The existing plant capacity fee of $5,526.90 shall be increased by the lesser of: (a) $365.00, in which event the fee will be $5,861.90 per ESU, or (b) the percentage by which construction costs in the San Francisco Bay Area have increased during the period measured by (and as shown by) the construction cost indexes of the Engineering News-Record published in its March 2008 and June 2009 editions. The Board also made certain related findings concerning environmental effects and designated the undersigned to prepare and publish this summary in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 6490. Reference is made to the entire text of the Ordinance for a full statement of its provisions. The Ordinance is available upon request from Ironhouse Sanitary District, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Post Office Box 1105, Oakley, California 94561, tel. 925-625-2279, Attn: Susan Walde, District Secretary. Voting in favor of Ordinance: Directors Lenny Byer, Doug Hardcastle, Chris Lauritzen, Don S. Lew, and Michael Painter. Voting against the Ordinance: None. Absent from the vote: None. Dated: May 7, 2009 Susan V. Walde, Secretary Ironhouse Sanitary District Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Date: May 15, 2009 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MANUEL R. DA SILVA, SR. (AKA) MANNY DA SILVA Case Number: P09-00460 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MANUEL R. DaSILVA, SR.; (AKA) MANNY DaSILVA 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: RAQUEL M. ROGERS in the Superior Court of California, County of: Contra Costa 3. The Petition for Probate requests that : RAQUEL M. ROGERS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independant 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 independant administration authority will be granted unless an interested person filed an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a.

Date: 5/28/09 Time: 9 a.m. Dept: 61Room: 212 b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553-1201 Branch Name: Probate Department 7. 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. 8. If you are a creditor or 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 first 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. 9.

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 DE154) 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. 10. Petitioner: RAQUEL M. ROGERS, IN PRO PER, 484 SUSIE STREET, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2009

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: JAIRO BUSTOS, A SINGLE MAN Recorded 5/4/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0132412-00 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:5/22/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 1648 SYCAMORE DRIVE OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 032-410- 041 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $395,269.04, 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.

ETS Services, LLC Date: 4/30/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-7302727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3056831 05/01/2009, 05/08/- 2009, 05/15/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 09-30373-FF-CA Loan No. 0000112920 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: DONALD J. HENRIQUES AND DEBORAH A. HENRIQUES, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 09/21/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0299505-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 05/22/- 2009 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $417,372.28 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1530 QUAIL VALLEY RUN, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 033-280-008 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b} declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5. Date: 04/24/- 2009 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85016 phone 602-264-6101 Sales Line 714- 259-7850; as of 6/23/08 714-730- 2727 Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Nichole Alford, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVE ASAP# 3074739 05/01/2009, 05/08/2009, 05/15/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TRUSTEE’S SALE # 08-3766- CA LOAN NO. 496545-5 TITLE ORDER # 3819987 APN NUMBER: 035-554-001-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08-08- 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 06-05-2009 AT 10:00 A.M., ROBERT E. WEISS INCORPORATED as the duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to deed of trust record-

ed 08-16-2006, book , page , instrument 2006-0259446-00 of official records in the office of the recorder of CONTRA COSTA county, California, executed by: MIKE HAAG AND DONNA HAAG, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, as Trustor, BANKUNITED, FSB, 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. Place of sale: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4250 SEQUOIA DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned trustee disclaiins any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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 thereon, as provided in said not(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and of the trusts created by said deed of trust, to wit: Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $451,657.23 (ESTIMATED) ACCRUED INTEREST AND ADDITIONAL ADVANCES, IF ANY, WILL INCREASE THIS FIGURE PRIOR TO SALE The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a Written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: MAY 07, 2009 ROBERT E. WEISS INCORPORATED, AS TRUSTEE ATTN: FORECLOSURE DEPARTMENT 920 VILLAGE OAKS DRIVE COVINA CA 91724 (626)967-4302 FOR SALE INFORMATION: WWW.FIDELITYASAP.COM OR (714) 730-2727 CRIS A KLINGERMAN, ESQ. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3097804 05/15/2009, 05/22/- 2009, 05/29/2009 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009

Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record.

DATE: April 28, 2009 Elaine Malone Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation c/o 4665 MacArthur Court, Suite 250 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (800) 7310850 or (602) 222-5711 Fax: (847)627-8803 For Trustee’s Sale Information Call 714730- 2727 www.fidelityasap.com www. aztectrustee.com ASAP# 3075391 05/01/2009, 05/08/- 2009, 05/15/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-247850-CL Loan # 0040642068 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/8/2007. 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): JUAN BARBOSA, A MARRIED MAN, AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 6/14/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0172617- 00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/- 4/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $566,227.39 The purported property address is: 8452 LONE TREE WAY BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 018-250- 015-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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. Date: 5/14/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3083088 05/- 15/2009, 05/22/2009, 05/29/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090182300037 Title Order No.: 3295-179850 FHA/VA/ PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/06/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/16/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0219257-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JAMES ALBERT KROCZA AND ANGELIA H TANT, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 05/28/2009 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4536 WATERFORD

WAY, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035- 740-119-9-01 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $364,911.82.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714730- 2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Authorized Agent Dated: 05/08/2009 ASAP# 3066262 05/- 08/2009, 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 09-30006-FF-CA Loan No. 0011175783 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/29/2005. 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(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: DAVID RUSSO AND RENEE RUSSO, HUSBAND AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 05/06/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0162282-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 05/28/2009 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $438,613.98 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5054 SANDMOUND BOULEVARD, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 032-201006 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary declares pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(h} (1} that the borrower has surrendered the property or has delivered the keys to the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent of the mortgagee, trustee or beneficiary.

Date: 05/07/2009 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 2525 East Camelback Road, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85016 phone 602- 264-6101 Sales Line 714-259- 7850; as of 6/23/08 714-7302727 Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/ - sales Nichole Alford, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVE ASAP# 3085919 05/08/2009, 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-157277-C Loan No. 0442618906 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/25/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 12-77342 BFB Title Order No. 090045219- CA-DCI APN 035640-005-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/28/- 05.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/21/- 09 at 10:00 a.m., Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/14/05 in Instrument No. 2005-0394456-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: Robert Turcotte and Crystal Turcotte, Husband and Wife, as Trustor, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee for the registered holders of Bravo Mortgage Asset Trust 2006-1, Bravo Mortgage Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-1, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main & Court Streets), 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 1940 CYPRESS COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit: $423,543.82 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 230485CA Loan No. 5303434681 Title Order No. 602118334 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/27/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/28/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12/30/2005, Book , Page , Instrument 20050499033- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: MARTIN TELLEZ AND ROSA M TELLEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS) SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, AMPRO MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF UNITED FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORP., IT’S SUCCESSOR 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 88, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 5500, ‘’ORCHARD PARK UNIT 3’’, FILED NOVEMBER 12, 1980, IN BOOK 247 OF MAPS, PAGES 28 TO 38, INCLUSIVE, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $373,998.71 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1401 WILDCAT WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 035-425-001 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: 05-04-2009 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www. priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3075630 05/08/2009, 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 2009

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 430648CA Loan No. 3013160845 Title Order No. 602119161 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/08/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/28/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01/19/2007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007-001756700, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: VARINDER DOSANJH, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: PARCEL C, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION MS 163- 77, WHICH MAP WAS FILED ON NOVEMBER 4, 1977, IN BOOK 59 OF PARCEL MAPS, AT PAGE 23, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,062,720.69 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1520 CARPENTER ROAD OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 034-020-008 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: 05-04-2009 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www. priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3077013 05/08/2009, 05/- 15/2009, 05/22/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 2009

es and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: PARCEL ONE: LOT 105, MAP OF SUBDIVISION 6356, FILED SEPTEMBER 14, 1983 MAP BOOK 273, PAGE 3, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1- RIGHTS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM CARL NEWBURY, ET AL, RECORDED NOVEMBER 19, 1964, BOOK 4746, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 284, AS FOLLOWS: ‘’AN UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF (1/2) OF ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, IN, ON, AND UNDER SAID LAND, OR THAT MAY BE PRODUCED, RECOVERED OR SAVED FROM SAID LAND WITH THE RIGHT OF ENTRY ON SAID PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPLORING, TAKING, REMOVING, DISPOSING, MINING AND OPERATING FOR OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, AND ALL RIGHTS REASONABLE AND INCIDENT TO SUCH PURPOSES, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT ADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGE TO LAND, CROPS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON WILL BE PAIR TO GRANTEES, THEIR HEIRS, SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS, IN THE EVENT DAMAGES ARE CAUSED

BY THE EXERCISE OF ANY OF THE RIGHTS ABOVE RESERVED.’’ QUITCLAIM DEED FROM NANCY L. NEWBURY, ET AL, RECORDED NOVEMBER 9, 1977, BOOK 8584, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 479, WHICH EMBODIES THE FOLLOWING: ‘’THIS DEED IS GIVEN TO ELIMINATE THE RIGHTS OF THE GRANTOR TO THE SURFACE AND UPPER 500 FEET OF THE SUBSURFACE.’’ 2RIGHTS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM NICOLA SALLUCE, ET UX, RECORDED NOVEMBER 5, 1981, BOOK 10563, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 528, AS FOLLOWS: ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN 500 FEET THEREOF. 3- RIGHTS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM VITO PAVIO, ET UX, RECORDED NOVEMBER 5, 1981, BOOK 10563, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 532, AS FOLLOWS: ALL OIL GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN 500 FEET THEREOF. PARCEL TWO: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR USE, REPAIR, DRAINAGE, MAINTENANCE OR IMPROVEMENT OVER THE NORTHERN 5 FEET, RIGHT ANGLE MEASUREMENT, OF LOT 104 OF SAID SUBDIVISION 6356 AND SHOWN ON SAID FILED MAP AND AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED SEPTEMBER 14, 1983, BOOK 11432, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 970. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $246,991.79 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 445 ALMONDTREE CIRCLE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 035-491-024 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 04-20-2009 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www. priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3069396 05/01/2009, 05/- 08/2009, 05/15/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 2009

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: BLANCA E GONZALEZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 4/2/1990 as Instrument No. 90 66191 in Book 15760, page 562 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:6/ 5/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 115 FRANCISCO VILLA DR OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 035-314-005 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $45,776.89, 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: 5/14/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-7302727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3075813 05/15/2009, 05/- 22/2009, 05/29/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009

CEMBER 29, 1978, BOOK 9165, PAGE 466, OFFICIAL RECORDS. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OVERLYING AND OTHER WATER RIGHTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATIONS, THE RIGHT TO APPROPRIATE WATER AND DISTRIBUTE IT TO OTHER PROPERTIES WITHOUT ANY RIGHT TO THE USE OF OR RIGHTS IN OR TO ANY PORTION OF THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND. THE OWNER OF THE RESERVED WATER RIGHTS, HOWEVER, COVENANTS THAT IT WILL NOT EXERCISE THE RIGHTS RESERVED OVER THE SURFACE OF THE PROPERTY ABOVE A DEPTH OF 10 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID PROPERTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $416,974.82 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 858 CHIANTI WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 035-472-004 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: 05-12-2009 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www. priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3095017 05/15/2009, 05/- 22/2009, 05/29/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-175842-C Loan No. 0359275603 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/8/2006. 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: JESUS GOMEZ, A MARRIED WOMAN Recorded 3/20/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0083403-00 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 5/22/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 89 WEST LAKE DRIVE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 APN #: 065- 232-006 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $478,004.43, 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: 4/- 22/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3049840 05/- 01/2009, 05/08/2009, 05/15/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 430709CA Loan No. 3062011261 Title Order No. 602118900 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/28/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03/29/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 20060095746- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: BRYAN TEDFORD AND, MARIA DEFALCO TEDFORD, 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 busi-

ness 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 3, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8655, FILED APRIL 7, 2003, MAP BOOK 453, PAGE 10, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $533,438.59 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 15 CLARE COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 034-390003 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: 05-04-2009 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www. priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3075964 05/08/2009, 05/- 15/2009, 05/22/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 2009

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

ASAP# 3073201 05/08/2009, 05/15/- 2009, 05/22/2009 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. WC-172494-C Loan No. 0045042629 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/18/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: BLANCA GARCIA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 1/24/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0022500-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:6/5/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 5049 GASPAR CT OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 037450- 038 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $363,261.94, 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: 5/- 1/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3087483 05/- 15/2009, 05/22/2009, 05/29/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-175842-C Loan No. 0359275603 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/8/2006. 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: JESUS GOMEZ, A MARRIED WOMAN Recorded 3/20/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0083403-00 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 5/22/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 89 WEST LAKE DRIVE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 APN #: 065- 232-006 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $478,004.43, 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: 4/- 22/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3049840 05/- 01/2009, 05/08/2009, 05/15/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-175837-C Loan No. 0307706612 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/4/2006. 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 with-

out 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: MARTIN CASTILLO AND MIA DURAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded 5/12/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0150298-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:5/22/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 5014 PRAIRIE WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94531 APN #: 056-140-035 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $368,692.76, 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.

ETS Services, LLC Date: 4/22/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3049839 05/- 01/2009, 05/08/2009, 05/15/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 227768CA Loan No. 0665618971 Title Order No. 602112256 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/08/2004. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/21/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 07/01/2004, Book , Page , Instrument 2004-0253924- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: ERWIN GIL CAIMOL, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND IVY CAIMOL TOLENTINO, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, BOTH AS JOINT TENNATS, as Trustor, LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, 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, charg-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-191365-C Loan No. 0306980702 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/19/1990. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 230995CA Loan No. 5303349145 Title Order No. 602119300 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/28/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/04/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11/07/2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-0430556- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: JORGE RAMIREZ, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, BC BANCORP, IT’S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may 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: (CITY OF OAKLEY) LOT 12, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 5402, FILED APRIL 2, 1983, IN MAP BOOK 269, PAGE 40, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: LOT 1, MAP OF SUBDIVISION 5402, FILED AUGUST 28, 1983, MAP BOOK 269, PAGE 40, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1. ‘’ONE-HALF 1/2 INTEREST IN AND TO ALL MINERALS, OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDRO- CARBON SUBSTANCES, BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDRO-CARBON SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN 500 FEET THEREOF’’, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM MARTHA SCHUETT, RECORDED OCTOBER 22, 1965, BOOK 4979, PAGE 126 OFFICIAL RECORDS. 2. ‘’ONE- HALF (1/2) INTEREST IN AND TO ALL MINERALS, OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL OF SAID OIL, GAS, MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR UPON ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN 500 FEET THEREOF’’ AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM ROY LUCCHESI, ET AL, RECORDED DE-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-243579-BL Loan # 100162098 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/1/2005. 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): RYAN D NICHOLS, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 12/8/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0472182-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/- 28/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $520,191.84 The purported property address is: 46 Dali Court Oakley, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 033430- 100 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. Date: 5/7/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap. com Reinstatement Line: (800) 247- 9727 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 430595CA Loan No. 5304064982 Title Order No. 602118804 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/04/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11/06/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 20060355609- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: GLENN C. ARCILLA, A MARRIED MAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS) SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, MERIDAS CAPITAL INC., IT’S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 46 OF SUBDIVISION MAP 8731, FILED MARCH 14, 2006, IN BOOK 488 OF MAPS, PAGES 15 THROUGH 58, INCLUSIVE, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM, ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL RIGHTS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS RESERVED BY DANIEL A. DUARTE, TRUSTEE OF THE SALDAN TRUST IN THE GRANT DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 28, 2004, SERIES NO. 2004497315, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $653,476.12 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 117 CELSIA WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 034-480046 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: 05-11-2009 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www. priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3091517 05/15/2009, 05/- 22/2009, 05/29/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 430369CA Loan No. 0694382664 Title Order No. 602118200YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/16/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/28/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05/20/2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-0181577- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: STEVE NICHOLAS, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 20, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8403, FILED JUNE 14, 2002, IN BOOK 443 OF MAPS, PAGE 35 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM, GEOTHERMAL STEAM, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’) BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID GAS, OIL, GASINHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS OR CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED (500’) 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 ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED (500’) VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE GRANT DEED FROM SANDY LANE PROPERTIES, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A NEVADA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AS RECORDED OCTOBER 10, 2001, OFFICIAL RECORDS, SERIES NO. 2001-304943. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $502,921.37 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1304 PORTSMOUTH STREET OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 034-380-020 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: 05-05-2009 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www. priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3080633 05/08/2009, 05/- 15/2009, 05/22/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 2009

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: STACY WISE, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 3/24/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0090763-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:6/5/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 61 RUSSELL DR ANTIOCH, CA 94509 APN #: 067-313-002 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $437,324.36, 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.

ETS Services, LLC Date: 5/12/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-7302727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3067636 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009, 05/29/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-190550-C Loan No. 0307717460 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/29/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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: QUDRAT HABIBI, A SINGLE MAN Recorded 9/15/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0291853-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 6/5/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 4908 CACHE PEAK DR ANTIOCH, California 94531 APN #: 072-330-002 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $671,923.04, 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. ETS Services, LLC Date: 5/6/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3064247 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009, 05/29/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009

SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7499, FILED APRIL 20, 1992, IN MAP BOOK 361, PAGE 4, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERALS SUBSTANCE, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM MARY M. HINES, ET AL, RECORDED OCTOBER 5, 1977, BOOK 8536, PAGE 172, OFFICIAL RECORDS Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $562,378.87 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1933 PARADISE PEAK COURT ANTIOCH, CA 94531 APN Number: 055-030-047 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: 05-142009 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3103384 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009, 05/29/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009

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: 05-11-2009 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www. priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3090984 05/15/2009, 05/- 22/2009, 05/29/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-244118-BL Loan # 16282477 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/15/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): MILITUS ALAGWU, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 3/21/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0094686-00 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/- 28/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $376,465.76 The purported property address is: 4900 Chardonnay Court Oakley, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035-333-021 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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. Date: 5/7/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap. com Reinstatement Line: (800) 247- 9727 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3073063 05/08/2009, 05/15/- 2009, 05/22/2009 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 2009

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 285, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8102, FILED SEPTEMBER 29, 1999, MAP BOOK 415, PAGES 28, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $649,217.49 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 916 CARPINTERIA DRIVE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 APN Number: 068-650-014 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: 05-142009 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3102650 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009, 05/29/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009

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

ASAP# 3041212 05/15/2009, 05/22/- 2009, 05/29/2009 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009

xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/- 4/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $355,893.10 The purported property address is: 4910 BURGUNDY DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035-464-006 035-464-006-2 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 bidder shall have no further recourse. Date: 5/12/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3079006 05/- 15/2009, 05/22/2009, 05/29/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 15, 22, 29, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-158101-C Loan No. 0307676891 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/17/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 231274CA Loan No. 0687228528 Title Order No. 602120099 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/16/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/04/2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03/22/2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-0096576-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: SIBYL M. ALMODOVAR AND EDUARDO O. ALMODOVAR, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 140, AS

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 430582CA Loan No. 5304036451 Title Order No. 602118698 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/20/2006. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/04/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11/30/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-0381884- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: RITA A. BISAHA, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.(MERS) SOELLY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, LOAN CENTER OF CALIFORNIA, INC., IT’S SUCCESSOR 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 35, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 6858, FILED OCTOBER 27, 1988 IN BOOK 326 OF MAPS, PAGE 46, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL RIGHTS IN AND TO ALL SUBSURFACE OIL, MINERAL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THERE SHALL NOT BE ANY RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY OR ANY RIGHT TO THE MINERALS OF THE LAND IN THE FIRST 550 FEET BENEATH SAID SURFACE, AS RESERVED IN THE DEEDS RECORDED MARCH 1, 1978, IN BOOK 8728 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGES 146 AND 150. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $453,713.67 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1720 FREEPORT COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 035-692-025 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 231049CA Loan No. 5303662778 Title Order No. 602119875 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/05/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/04/2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04/18/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-0119904-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: FARUQ LOINAB, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, CAMERON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. DBA 1ST CHOICE MORTGAGE, 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-230869-BL Loan # 40397291 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/2/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MICHAEL ROCHA AND NORMA ROCHA HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 6/15/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0189558-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/- 7/2009 **Sale will postpone to 6/8/- 2009** at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $832,134.08 The purported property address is: 2145 Connie Ln Oakley, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 041-300-006 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. Date: 4/8/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap. com Reinstatement Line: (800) 247- 9727 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COL-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-239525-RM Loan # 0022192454 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): DEBBIE R DESOUSA, A MARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 6/- 22/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0181251-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/- 28/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $326,554.79 The purported property address is: 4334 REDWOOD DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035-552-1022 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. Date: 4/29/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3081709 05/- 08/2009, 05/15/2009, 05/22/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-245186-ED Loan # 3017169495 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): BREANNA FRANKLIN, A MARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 8/- 28/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0245700-00 in book

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-240647-TC Loan # 1006297541 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): CYNTHIA C. BODELY, A MARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 7/- 29/2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0283093-00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/- 28/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $487,660.23 The purported property address is: 26 WESTMINSTER COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 034-310-020 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. Date: 5/6/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap. com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908- 4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3071401 05/08/2009, 05/15/- 2009, 05/22/2009 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: May 8, 15, 22, 2009

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ENTERTAINMENT OUT & ABOUT IN EAST COUNTY

Music Friday, May 15 Delta Jazz Duo Pianist Dave Roberts and bassist/vocalist Betsy Stern perform from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Shutters Brasserie, a French-American restaurant at Sunset Road and Elkins Way in Brentwood. For more information, call 925516-4131 or visit www.shuttersbrasserie. com or www.deltajazztrio.com.

Annual Spring Concert Liberty High School’s choirs perform their annual Spring Concert, featuring ballads, jazz and selections from Broadway shows, at the Allan E. Jones Performing Arts Center on the Liberty campus in Brentwood at 7:30 p.m. The Jenny Lind Award will be announced at Friday’s concert. For more information, call 925-978-6453.

Karaoke with Carole Local restaurants host Karaoke with Carole, featuring Charlie on the blues harp, every week from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.: Wednesdays at Wild Idol in Byron (925-240-9090) and Fridays at Grazie’s in Brentwood (925-634-9223).

Simon & Garfunkel The El Campanil Theatre in Antioch hosts a musical tribute to Simon and Garfunkel at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $15 for youth. For more information and tickets, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-757-9500.

Saturday, May 16 Nika Rejto

To have an entertainment event listed, e-mail information to calendar@ brentwoodpress.com by noon, Friday, at least one week prior to publication.

Or post your event online at www.thepress.net.

Events

Grammy-nominated jazz flutist Nika Rejto performs with pianist Dave Roberts from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Shutters Brasserie, a French-American restaurant at Sunset Road and Elkins Way in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-516-4131 or visit www. shuttersbrasserie.com, www.nikarejto.com or www.deltajazztrio.com.

Saturday, May 16 Historical Society & Museum

Live Music

Sunday, May 17 Garden Tour

Brentwood’s Co. Co. County Wine Company features live music on the first and third Saturdays of the month. For more information, call 925-634-9463.

Friday, May 29 Liberty Band Jazz The Liberty High School Band gives a jazz concert with special guest artist Mic Gillette.

Showtime is 7 p.m. in the Allan E. Jones Performing Arts Center on the Liberty campus in Brentwood. Tickets prices are $10 in advance; $15 at the door; $5 for seniors and children. For more information, e-mail hurstc@libertyuhsd.k12.ca.us.

Friday, June 5 ‘Replica’ The El Campanil Theatre in Antioch presents Replica, ’80s rock revisited, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for youth. For tickets and more information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com

The East Contra Costa Historical Society & Museum, 3890 Sellers Ave. in Brentwood/ Knightsen, is open through October every Saturday and third Sunday of the month from 2-4 p.m. The museum is home to an 1878 school and farmhouse, antique farm tractors, Model T’s, fire truck and caboose.

For more information, call 925-679-1024.

The Antioch Riverview Garden Club sponsors its annual garden tour from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at eight private home gardens and five Garden Club civic-improvement projects.

Tickets are $15 and available at 922 Orchard Lane and 122 South Lake Drive. For more information, call 925-439-4483.

Shows Saturday, May 16 ‘Greater Tuna’ A part-actor, part-quick-change artist duo playing 20 hilarious characters from Tuna, Texas perform at the El Campanil Theatre in Antioch. Showtimes are 2 and 8 p.m.

Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors and $15 for youth. For more information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-757-9500.

Tuesday, May 19 Miss Sparkles Delight and Ravioli the Clown Come out to the Brentwood Community Center at 4 p.m. and watch this dynamite duo juggle, clown around and work their magic. The show is designed for kids K-6, but all are welcome. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 925-634-4101 or visit www.cclib.org.

Wednesday, May 20 ‘African Stories’ by Marijo The Oakley Library will host “African Stories” by actress, storyteller, writer and arts educator Marijo as she explores universal concerns, interweaving storytelling, theater and music. Showtime is 4 p.m. All are welcome to this free event. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

Sunday, May 31 ‘Planet of the Apes’ The Classic Film Series at the El Campanil Theatre presents a screening of the original “Planet of the Apes,” starring Charleton Heston, at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for seniors and children.

For more information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com.

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CALENDAR LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

Events Friday, May 15 Bake Sale Brentwood Family Pet Care, 4421 Balfour Road, holds a small bake sale inside the clinic every other Friday in May. All proceeds go to Relay for Life.

Class Reunion Liberty High School’s Class of 1999 holds its 10-year class reunion on Aug. 1. E-mail contact information by Friday, May 15 to libertyhighclassof99@gmail.com and include your full name, street and e-mail address and phone number. Invitations will be mailed after May 15.

Saturday, May 16 A Walk to Remember A Walk to Remember celebrates the lives of loved ones and raises funds to benefit Hospice of the East Bay. The event is held in the John Muir Amphitheater at the Martinez Marina on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call Peggy at 925-887-5678 or e-mail peggyh@ hospiceeastbay.org.

Xplosion Girls Soccer The U12 team holds a garage sale at 505 Maggiore Court in Brentwood from 7 a.m.3 p.m. Proceeds support the team.

Bridge to Healing Bridge to Healing, a nonprofit organization that helps families with special-needs children, hosts a fundraiser for autism at Deer Ridge County Club from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person; $50 per couple. For more information, call 925-634-0734.

To have a community event listed, e-mail information to calendar@ brentwoodpress.com by noon, Friday, at least one week prior to publication.

Or post your event online at www.thepress.net.

Sunday, May 17 Dog Wash Doggie Depot holds its second annual doggie wash to benefit H.A.R.P. (Homeless Animals Response Program). Proceeds benefit H.A.R.P. The cost is $15 for small dogs, $20 for medium dogs and $25 for large dogs. For more information, call 925-516-7224.

13th Church Anniversary Celebrate with Agape Bible Fellowship & Ministries Inc. at 3:30 p.m. in Venetian Hall at the Hampton Inn, 1201 California Ave. in Pittsburg. Admission is free, all are welcome and dinner will be served. Donations to the building fund are welcome. For more information, visit www.agapebfm.org or call 925-265-1134.

Monday, May 18 Delta Informal Gardeners Deborah Deitz is the guest speaker from 7:30- 9:30 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church Social Hall, 890 Second St. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.deltainformalgardeners.org.

Thursday, May 21 Library-a-Go-Go The Library-a-Go-Go machine provides the opportunity to offer reading materials for all in an area where convenient library services currently do not exist. The machine will be at the CVS pharmacy in Sandy Cove Shopping Center in Discovery Bay at 11 a.m. For more information, call 925-927-3211.

Sign-ups

Garage Sale

Hoops Unlimited

A multi-family garage sale is held at Carmen Dragon Elementary School, 4721 Vista Grande Drive in Antioch, from 8 a.m.noon. Proceeds benefit the school. For more information, call Kelly at 925-7061991.

Oakley’s only nonprofit 10-11U boys basketball team is looking for players.

Practice is held every Friday at Oakley School courts from 4:30-6 p.m. For more information, call James at 510-734-3492 or e-mail hoops_unlimited@yahoo.com.

Meals-on-Wheels Golf Tournament

Guide Dogs for the Blind

Bethel Island Golf Course hosts a tournament to benefit Meals for East County seniors. The shotgun start takes place at 9 a.m. The $125 registration fee includes golf cart, awards and a light lunch and dinner. For more information, e-mail Geri at budboat11@aol. com or call 925-684-9837.

Want to do something for others and receive lots of love and kisses? Volunteer to raise a Guide Dog for the Blind puppy.

Meetings are held in Oakley, where you’ll receive all the training you need. For more information, visit www.guidedogs.com or call Barbara at 925-634-9678.

Yard Sale

Girls Basketball Camp

The third annual yard sale for Juvenile Diabetes Research is held at 8 a.m. at 569 Mendota St. in Brentwood. Electronics, home goods, clothing plus kid and baby items will be for sale. Proceeds benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

For more information, call Alison at 925642-6971.

The Deer Valley girls basketball team holds a basketball camp for girls in grades 1-12 in June. Visit www.deervalleysports. com to access a camp brochure and registration form. Proceeds benefit the DV girls basketball program. For more information, e-mail lindsaywisely@antioch.k12.ca.us.

Relay for Life

The City of Oakley’s spring recreation classes have begun. Among the classes offered are dance, yoga, karate and juggling. For date and times, check the Spring/Summer Recreation Guide, available at the City Hall. For more information, call 925-625-7041.

A yard sale is held at California Payroll, 1240 Central Blvd. in Brentwood, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds go to Relay for Life. For more information, call 925-240-2400.

Baton Twirling More than 150 athletes take part in an unusual, visual sporting event, the California Baton Twirling Championships, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday (May 16 and 17) at Heritage High School, 101 American Ave. in Brentwood.

The competition is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www. cabatoncouncil.com.

Spring Rec Classes

SeaWolves Swimming and Water Polo Registration for the SeaWolves summer swimming and water polo teams has begun. Visit www.brentwoodseawolves. com for more information. Discounts are available for early registration and payment.

All-star Cheer and Hip-hop Sign-ups are underway for the 2009-10 season of competitive all-star cheer and hip-hop at Black Diamond Kids Center in Brentwood. For more information, call 925516-6619 or e-mail nicole@bdgym.com.

Friendly Visitors Volunteers are needed to visit lonely seniors in their homes for one hour per week. These are not medical services – just friendly, compassionate visits. For more information, call 925-937-8311 or e-mail dholthaus@mowsosl.org.

Antioch Military Families and Friends Donations are needed for this valuable organization’s care packages for our troops.

Supplies are very low. For more information, visit www.antiochmiltary.com.

On the Horizon Golf Outing The Men’s Group of the Delta Community Presbyterian Church invites all golfers – men and women – to participate in the golf outing at Bethel Island Golf Course on Friday, May 22 starting a 9 a.m. To register and pay the $34 greens fees, contact the church at 925-634-0184.

Teen Book Swap Teens in grades 6-12 can bring in one or two old (or new) favorite books to exchange for something different at the Brentwood Library on Wednesday, May 27 at 4 p.m. For more information, call 925-634-4101.

Hospice of the East Bay Come to the Hospice’s Brentwood location and discuss volunteer opportunities with a hospice representative Wednesday, May 27 from 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. For directions, call 925-887-5678 or e-mail volunteer@hospiceeastbay.org.

Financial Seminar Learn how to remain calm in this uncertain economy, and move from crisis to confidence, at a seminar on Wednesday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Edward Jones office, 613 First St. in Brentwood. To R.S.V.P. or for more information, call 925-240-9985.

Safety & Emergency Survival Expo Learn how you can make yourself and your community safer at this fun and free event held at Shadow Lakes Golf Club in Brentwood on Thursday, May 28 from 6:30-9 p.m. The Brentwood PD will answer questions, conduct fingerprinting ID and provide kits for children.

For more information, call 925-642-3202.

Open Mic Barnes & Noble in Antioch hosts an open mic event on Thursday, May 28 at 7 p.m. For more information, call 925-978-1053.

Golf Tournament The Antioch Rotary Club’s Annual Golf Tournament is held Friday, May 29 at 6:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center in Antioch. The entry fee is $100. For more information, visit www.antiochrotary.com.

Cards For A Cause Motorcycles and cars are welcome to join in this poker run, benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation, on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m.-noon at Renegade Classics, 1205 Auto Center Drive in Antioch. Registration is $20. The final party stop is Bon Gusto’s in Byron. For more information, call Don at 925-913-0511.

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