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Byron schools distinguish themselves

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

The Byron Union School District (BUSD) has not one but two reasons to celebrate.

For the first time in the district’s history, both of its elementary schools have garnered top honors as California Distinguished Schools – the only ones to do so in far East County.

On March 29, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced that Timber Point and Discovery Bay elementaries had been recognized as two of 387 state elementary schools to earn a place on the 2012 Distinguished Schools

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“We couldn’t be more pleased about our elementary schools reaching this status,” said BUSD Board President Elaine Landro. “It means so much to our staff to be recognized for what we already knew – that they are amazing at what they do.”

The California Distinguished Schools program honors state elementary and middle schools that have demonstrated educational excellence for all students while narrowing the achievement gap. To qualify for the honor, schools must meet

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st Lt. Bethann Eckenrod in a Blackhawk helicopter in Afghanistan. The Brentwood resident is helping NATO forces train locals to become self-sufficient. To read Eckenrod’s story, see page 3A.

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Progress continues on Highway 4

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

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A low bid has been announced for a contractor to start working on the Sand Creek Road/State Route 4 intersection, turning it into a freeway exit much like those at Lone Tree Way and Laurel Road.

While contractors expand Highway 4 in Pittsburg and Antioch, local transportation officials received good news about clearing up a traffic problem along the thoroughfare in Brentwood.

Most of the visible progress on Highway 4 is taking place in Pittsburg and Antioch, where drivers are taking advantage of the new lanes. Eventually, all of Highway 4 from Pittsburg through Brentwood will be widened to four lanes in each direction.

Three of the five planned projects administered by Caltrans and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority are underway:

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the freeway segments from Loveridge Road in Pittsburg to Somersville Road in Antioch, from Somersville to L Street/Contra Loma Boulevard and from Contra Loma to Lone Tree Way. Highway 4 spokeswoman Anna Reiss said the projects are running smoothly and reporting no major delays so far. “I think we’re pretty well on schedule,” Reiss said. “Nothing out of the ordinary for a construction project.”

According to widensr4.org, the main information hub for the project, the Loveridge segment will wrap up by the end of 2013.

Contractors are now working on the overpass along the Loveridge Road exit, hoping to soon switch see Highway 4 page 22A

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Shoulder to shoulder in a man’s world

by Rick Lemyre Staff Writer

In 1981, when the U.S. Congress began honoring the generations of women whose contributions had proven invaluable to society, Brentwood’s Bethann Eckenrod was 2 years old.

Today, 31 years later, Eckenrod finds herself in a position few of those historical notables ever experienced. She’s a lieutenant in the male-oriented U.S. Army, stationed in one of the most male-dominant societies today, Afghanistan.

“It’s hard to be a girly girl, but I do OK,” said Eckenrod, speaking with The Press by telephone last weekend from Camp Eggers in Kabul. Serving as a finance officer as part of the Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan, NATO’s 38-nation effort to help the country establish effective self-government, Eckenrod trains members of the Afghan National Army in accounting skills such as audits and payroll budgets.

Life is different in the testosterone-rich atmosphere of the Army in the Middle East, but this situation is tolerable.

She’s never been disrespected by fellow soldiers, and she doesn’t find the whistles and catcalls she gets from Afghan nationals offensive.

“The culture here just treats women differently,” she said, noting that locals are sometimes just as surprised as she at the mixing of Western and Middle Eastern cultures.

“They’re in awe seeing a female wearing a uniform. They can actually see my eyes. Kids sort of trip over themselves trying to get next to me to take a picture with me.”

Eckenrod’s parents live in Antioch with one of her brothers. Another brother is now in China, while a sister serves overseas in the Air Force. Eckenrod first enlisted in the Army in 1999 “to improve my life and serve my country.” She left the Army in 2003, only to re-enlist when her then-husband joined in 2010. Hand-selected to join the NATO effort, she’s proud to be a part of a “huge mission”

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1st Lt. Bethann Eckenrod, left, stands with some of her Afghan and NATO colleagues at Camp Eggars in Afghanistan, where she is helping in the international effort to rebuild the war-torn country. to help the country recover after years of war.

“There are amazing people working their hardest here every day,” she said, adding that the public does not have a complete understanding of the effort. “The media tends to sensationalize things instead of looking at the whole picture.

Americans are not being educated about what’s going on. Society gets caught up in Facebook, and they don’t pay attention (to the bigger picture). I’m guilty of that, too, sometimes. But there are some really great stories of positive impact here.”

With their NATO partners, Americans are teaching Afghans to build, teach, manage contracts, fly airplanes and replace government practices and infrastructure left over from

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the Soviet Union’s occupation in the 1980s. The living conditions are the most surprising thing she’s encountered so far.

“There’s no running water, no electricity – it’s really sad,” said Eckenrod. “It’s 60 degrees in Afghanistan during the day right now, and much colder at night. Smoke from wood fires, the only way to heat homes, fouls the air and forces soldiers to do their cardio workouts indoors. “I expected it would be better than it is, but there’s nothing we can do” unless, as Eckenrod believes, Afghans embrace change and play an active role in making it come about.

Since arriving in Kabul, Eckenrod has gotten more accustomed to her surroundings. Trained to avoid improvised explosive devices (IEDs) that can be disguised as taped-up packages or piles of rubbish, she discovered that vigilance is a challenge.

“When I first got here, everything I saw (looked like) an IED. There are taped packages and piles of trash everywhere.”

The fact is, she said, “You can’t be trained right until you get here, and have all five senses taking it in at once.”

Eckenrod will return to her Ft. Riley, Kan. base in September, and is looking forward to many of the pleasures she took for granted before leaving, such as driving.

“I want to get in my car and drive, go where I want to go with the windows down and the radio up.” In the meantime, she’ll work her mission as her unit’s motto suggests: “Shohna Ba Shohna” (“Shoulder to Shoulder”). She’ll also keep in mind her position as a role model, both as an American and a woman, for the Afghan people.

“They see us being strong leaders and they might be inspired,” she said. “When they see our success, I think they’re energized to do the same.”

Still, she harbors no illusion: Afghan women have a long way to go before real change arrives. “At least we can increase awareness that there’s another way things can be.”

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A tiger’s tale of kindness

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

When 7-year old Trinity Keefer lost her beloved Tigre, Collin Marfia understood. After all, he’d recently been in a similar situation.

“When Collin was born we bought him a stuffed tiger, and at the same time got two extras in case he lost one,” said Jodi Marfia, Collin’s mom. “And since he was little, he has taken that tiger everywhere with him. But about a month ago he lost it at a sleepover and he was devastated. We had the other ones, but he had really glommed onto Ti-Ti and wanted only that one. Fortunately, it eventually turned up.”

So when the Krey Elementary fourthgrader read in the newspaper about Trinity’s lost friend, he offered up a solution immediately. “The picture (in the newspaper) of the tiger was super identical to the ones I had,” said Collin, 9. “So I told my mom I wanted to give her one of my extras to make her feel better.”

Jodi then contacted the Keefers – who live in Walnut Creek – and set the plan in motion.

“We ended up having to be out on the day the Keefers were going to come and pick up the new tiger,” said Jodi. “So we put it in a pink bag with a note written from Collin saying he knew how she felt and hoped this new tiger would help.”

Photos courtesy of Jodi Marfia

Collin Marfia, above left, donated one of his stuffed tigers to a Walnut Creek girl who had lost her own favorite tiger toy. Above right, Trinity Keefer with her new pet.

And help it did. Trinity’s dad Tim – who had posted “lost” posters around town in the hopes that Tigre would turn up – said his daughter was overjoyed by the gift.

“She was super, super psyched,” said Keefer. “She was really excited. It was a big, big deal when we lost Tigre. We had looked everywhere for it, but it was just gone.”

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And while Trinity is now the owner of a gently worn, but much-loved pet tiger, the bigger gift, according to Tim, was the gesture itself. “Honestly, the whole thing couldn’t have worked out better,” he said. “And what was maybe even better was the gesture – the exchange of goodwill. Wouldn’t it be great if all problems could be solved that way?”

Collin’s generous gesture is typical of her son, said Jodi: “He’s just really sweet like that. Collin does things all the time like that without a second thought.”

And how does it feel to be a hero?

“It makes me feel like I’m a nice person,” said Collin. “I was glad to do a nice thing – and I’d do it again.”

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Fire district, union extend contract

by Rick Lemyre Staff Writer

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Firefighters’ Union Local 1230 Vice President Gil Guerrero Monday shows the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District board a sign urging approval of Measure S, a $197-per-parcel property tax the board has placed on the June ballot in far East County. ers in six other Contra Costa County departments.

Also at Monday’s meeting, Fire Chief Hugh Henderson said work continues on a “balanced budget” service model that would be implemented should the tax fail and layoffs be required. The model will show how resources would be deployed should the number of stations in the 250-square-mile district be cut to three, as well as coverage maps and

estimates on the response times the scaledback department would likely be able to provide.

The balanced-budget service model will also include the impact that fewer ECCFPD stations would make on mutual- and automatic-aid agreements with surrounding agencies. The district already draws assistance from nearby agencies about twice as often as it provides assistance in return, Henderson said.

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The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District has reached an agreement to extend for one year its contract with firefighter union Local 1230 while awaiting the outcome of Measure S, the $197-per-year fire tax that will appear on the June ballot.

If Measure S passes, the district will hire additional firefighters and add paramedic firefighters to district engines. If the tax fails, the district must lay off half of its 48 firefighters, close three of its six stations, and restrict district medical services to the basic lifesaving level currently provided. Advanced lifesaving services in the district are now provided by American Medical Response paramedics under a separate agreement with Contra Costa County.

Local 1230 president Vince Wells said at Monday’s ECCFPD board meeting that it didn’t make sense to craft a new agreement now, not knowing how many firefighters the district will employ or what their training levels would be. Contract negotiations will resume in July once the fate of the tax is known, with particular emphasis on post-employment benefits.

“We understand that there’s a major concern about hiring new firefighters with all the same current levels of benefits,” he said, adding that the same concern exists countywide.

“We are in discussions about pension changes in all jurisdictions we serve, including East County.” Local 1230 also represents firefight-

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Easter celebrations Still no plans for Easter weekend?

Mark your calendar for Easter events near you: NOW THROUGH APRIL 7 Easter Bunny Visits The Easter Bunny holds court at Somersville Towne Center, 2556 Somersville Road in Antioch, greeting children and their families to wish them a hoppy Easter. For more information and visitation times, call 925-754-5230.

FRIDAY, APRIL 6 Good Friday Services Good Friday services are held at St. Ignatius Church of Antioch, 3351 Contra Loma Blvd., at noon and at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1360 E. Tregallas Road in Antioch, at 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 Easter Egg Hunt The Discovery Bay Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Discovery Bay Lions Club, takes place in Cornell Park, 505 Discovery Bay Blvd., at 9:30 a.m. The event includes a visit from the Easter Bunny, activities and games, and an Easter bonnet contest. For more information, call 925-516-7234.

Easter Egg Hunt and Celebration The Antioch Salvation Army hosts an Easter celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army Antioch Corps office, 620 E. Tregal- l a s Road. Festivities include games, candy and an egg hunt. Participants are asked bring a donation of five cans of food as admission.

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Easter Egg Decorating Little Miss Everything, 220 Oak St. in Brentwood, hosts an Easter Egg Decorating Party from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Each child gets six eggs to dye and decorate. Admission is $25 per child; $20 for Little Miss Everything VIP members.

This is a pre-pay event, and registration is required. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 925-513-4700.

Easter Bunny Express The Easter Bunny visits the Streets of Brentwood, 2565 Sand Creek Road, from noon to 3 p.m. The event features a train ride through the lifestyle center, a petting zoo and other fun activities.

Bring your camera to capture all the fun.

For more information, call 925-516-8500.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 Easter Services Hillside Church, 108 Hillside Road in Antioch, holds Easter services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Nursery and toddler care are available for both. A special children’s program is held during the 10:30 service. An Easter egg hunt is scheduled for 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.hillsidecares.org.

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1360 E. Tregallas Road in Antioch, holds Easter services at 8 a.m. Easter breakfast is served at 9:15, and an egg hunt starts at 11. For more information, call 925-757- 3070 or visit www.stjohnsantioch.org.

TAX CREDIT REPAYMENT

If you bought a home between 2008 and 2010 and claimed the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit, or you know someone that did, you need to read this.

You may be required to start repaying that credit, and the IRS is no longer mailing out reminder notices.

The credit of 2008 was really more like a no-interest loan than a true tax credit. There were other tax credits that came the following years that WERE true tax credits, but the 2008 vintage needs to be paid back in 15 equal installments, starting with your 2010 return.

This will be on line 59b of your 1040 form.

If you sold the home you claimed a tax credit for, or even if you stopped using it as a principal residence, you have may to repay the credit, and this may apply whether you bought the home in 2008, 2009 or 2010. If that describes you, you should be attaching form 5405

to your return to repay the credit.

This is a very complicated issue as there were many different types of homebuyer tax credits, and the rules changed every year, and even during some years. For more info, got to www.irs.gov and search for “First-Time Homebuyer Credit.” They even have a webpage where you can look up your account to see if you are supposed to be paying your credit back, and what your balance is: https://sa2.www4.irs.gov/ irfof-fthb/ I AM NOT A TAX EXPERT. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR OWN TAX EXPERT FOR SPECIFICS TO YOUR SITUATION.

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Homeschool students to get proper prom

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

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Prom is a staple of the high school experience – a time to get dressed up and dance the night away. But for kids who are home schooled, proms are hard to come by.

Charmaine Abasolo decided when she began homeschooling her eldest daughter 10 years ago that she would put together a prom for home-schooled students if no such event existed in East County. To her dismay, when her daughter came of age there was still no event that provided homeschooled students that high school rite of passage. So Abasolo took her cause to the planning board.

“Kids who are homeschooled still deserve the opportunity to take part in a milestone such as prom even if they don’t attend a public school,” Abasolo said. “I want to provide that opportunity to students who want to go to prom. I went to prom when I was in school and I had a great time. Every kid should have the opportunity to get all dressed up and spend the evening celebrating the approaching end of the school year.”

Last November, Abasolo rallied members of the East Contra Costa Explorers, a support group for homeschool families, which she runs, to start brainstorming and

gathering ideas.

And the support group didn’t fail her.

One homeschool dad will be serving as DJ for the evening, while another homeschool family member will be taking care of the catering. Other families have pitched in money for venue rentals and decorations.

The Homeschool Prom will take place at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., on May 18 from 7 to 11 p.m. The $50 admission covers a dinner of salad, pasta and dessert – and dancing. The dance is open to homeschooled students between the ages of 14 and 18. Families from East County and beyond are welcome to attend.

Since homeschool families are particular about the events their children take part in, Abasolo said, she has established some restrictions to assure parents that the prom will live up to its theme: an Evening of Elegance. There will be no rap or hard rock music played and no suggestive dancing allowed. To make sure everyone is comfortable, parents are welcome to hang out and observe the prom as chaperones.

Students interested in participating in the prom must reserve their tickets by Sunday, April 15. Donations for the event are welcome.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call Abasolo at 925-516-0555 or email promforhomeschoolers@gmail.com.

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or the third time in three years, a Brentwood Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind team has earned a spot at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. The team placed second at the recent California State Odyssey of the Mind competition at Heritage High School, advancing to the World Finals May 23-26 at Iowa State University in Ames.

Coached by Patty Schneider and Stephanie Goldman, team members are fourth-graders Josh Goldman, Patrick Schneider, Avery Morton, Erika Henderson, Jalena Wouters and Emily Redman.

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Trevor’s Weekly Mortgage Matters

By Trevor Frey

Annual Percentage Rate The annual percentage rate, or APR, for either a first time home buyer, or an individual looking for their next home, is truly one of the most useful tools setup in their favor – “its purpose was to allow consumers to shop for credit by comparing the fine print,” according to an article in United States Banker. The annual percentage rate is important as it allows consumers to compare apples to apples, or even apples to oranges – if, of course, we consider apples to equal fixed rate loans, and oranges to represent adjustable rate mortgages, or ARMS. It is essential when comparing loans/ interest rates and should not be overlooked.

As part of The Federal Truth in Lending Act of 1968, the annual percentage rate is calculated much differently than the actual note rate and can always be found on your Truth in Lending disclosure. While the note rate simply represents the yearly rate at which your lender will collect interest for permitting you to borrow money for a specific length of time, your APR represents the total cost of credit on a yearly basis after all charges – points, appraisal, credit report, processing, and document fees etc. are taken into consideration. It is typically higher than your actual interest rate because it includes these additional items and assumes you will keep the loan for the full term.

Let’s look at how APRs are calculated.

For our illustration we will assume a note rate of 5.50% on a fixed rate loan. On a 30

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year term, and a loan amount of $150,000, the monthly payments would be $851.68.

In order to calculate the APR for this loan we would first subtract out the fees: $1500 (one point), $425 for the appraisal, $500 for processing and $16.50 for a credit report. $150,000 minus $2441.50 equals $147,558.50. This new figure of $147,558.50 would reflect on our Truth in Lending disclosure as the amount being financed, when in fact we are borrowing $150,000… here is where APR comes into effect.

We take the new figure of $147,558.50 and use it as our present value/loan amount to determine the true cost of the loan. By working the equation backwards until we receive the same $851.68 monthly payment as if the loan amount were still $150,000, we come up with our annual percentage rate.

In this case, our APR is 5.65%, the true cost of borrowing the amount of the loan being applied to the actual purchase, after paying all the fees.

Remember, although the note rate is what you calculate your monthly payment off of, and is the figure you’ll compare with your neighbors at the dinner table, the APR is the figure you should be most interested in. It is the only way to truly compare the cost of one loan versus another, and was put in place to protect you. As always, I welcome all questions and or concerns pertaining to real estate lending on my cell phone, 925-726-1444, or via email, tfreymortgages@yahoo.com.

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CSD Committee seeks applicants The Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District is accepting letters of interest and statements of qualifications from citizens interested in participating on the fiscal year 2012-13 Budget Review Committee. There are presently three public openings for the committee. The board of directors will make the final committee selections.

The committee will analyze and provide feedback, and make recommendations to the CSD board on budgetary matters facing the board beginning in July of 2012. The committee will review

past and current budgets in order to gain an understanding of the many facets of the district’s financial position. Topics for discussion and review include revenues, expenditures, capital projects, sustainability and strategic financial planning.

Residents who possess skill sets specific to public finance or accounting are encouraged to submit a letter of interest.

Meetings will take place on a frequent basis through the end of May, 2012.

Meetings may be held during the day or evening.

Liberty spotlights student achievement Parents of Liberty High School students plus members of the community are invited join the celebration of student achievement at an open house on Thursday, April 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

The event features student performances in the quad and student works on display in classrooms. Each of the

four Liberty academies will also be represented. The Liberty Film Alliance will be sponsoring a fundraising barbecue in the quad at 6 pm. The menu and prices will be posted on the Liberty website, www.libertyunion.schoolwires. net/liberty.

For more information, check the website or call 925-634-3521.

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Earth Day celebration swap Residents can celebrate Earth Day and do some shopping and swapping at the Peace, Love, Swap event on Sunday, April 22 in downtown Brentwood.

Located at the corner of Oak and Second streets and hosted by Little Miss Everything, attendees are invited to swap gently used items for new stuff– clothes, toys, movies, games and youth sports equipment. Items may be dropped off from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and swapped from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

East County Veterans will also be collecting old cell phones for Operation Gratitude in their mission to send care packages to U.S. troops overseas.

GRC Wireless Recycling will contribute up to $30 for each donated phone.

Stories Book Shop will also operate a

book swap booth at the event. For more information, call 510-673-7970 or visit www.peaceloveswap.com.

Earth Day projects The public is invited to join Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed for community service projects in honor of Earth Day on Sunday, April 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at locations throughout Brentwood and

Oakley. Projects will include planting, mulching and weeding. For specific sites or more information, call Diane at 925-325-2908 or e-mail volunteer@ fomcw.org. The projects are supported in part by REI and Kohl’s.

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The Special Kids Foundation hosts its sixth annual Wine & Chocolate Festival on Saturday, May 12 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Hannah Nicole Vineyards, 6700 Balfour Road in Brentwood.

Among the featured vintners are Hannah

Nicole Vineyards, Cline Cellars and Quady Winery. A variety of chocolate delicacies will be available along with hors d’oeuvres, raffle prizes and dancing under the stars.

Admission is $50. For more information, call 925-360-4672.

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Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard is a private road jointly owned by individual landowners in the community of Diablo, located at the base of the Mt. Diablo State Park. The state has a longstanding road easement with the property owners for access to the park, which attracts significant visitor and bicycle use of the road.

The last one-mile stretch of Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard, which leads directly into the park, is in serious disrepair due to the inability of the state and local residents to come to an agreement over who is responsible for maintaining the roadway.

Given the protracted stalemate and the upcoming Amgen Tour, DeSaulnier and Buchanan convened a community meeting to address the short- and long-term needs of the road. In attendance at the meeting were several stakeholders, including the Diablo Community Services District, state park officials, Save Mount Diablo, Contra Costa County, Athenian School, local area homeowners associations and individual property owners.

State Parks announced at the meeting that it would commit funds from a special fund set aside specifically for state park road repairs. Discussions are now underway between all the parties toward crafting a longterm shared maintenance agreement.

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U.S. Sen. Mark DeSaulnier and Assemblymember Joan Buchanan have commended the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s recent announcement that it will contribute funds toward road repairs on upper Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard in time for the Amgen Tour of California bicycle race through Mt. Diablo State Park.

“We are pleased to see State Parks come to the table and acknowledge their responsibility in helping to ensure a safe and smooth approach to the driveway of Mt. Diablo State Park for residents, bicyclists and park enthusiasts alike,” said DeSaulnier. “Secretary John Laird and State Parks Director Ruth Coleman are to be commended for their willingness to address this issue head-on. Indeed, we look forward to taking the next steps together with all parties to help forge a long-term shared maintenance agreement.”

“This section of Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard has been left in disrepair for far too long. The contribution from State Parks is critical to breaking the impasse so we can get to work fixing the road,” said Buchanan. “I look forward to working with all the stakeholders to ensure that this entrance point to Mt. Diablo State Park is safe, accessible, and best able to serve all members of the community.”

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The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce

President’s Column What a wonderful time our chamber had at our last mixer at Comfort Dental! Despite the pouring rain and spring break we still had a large turnout! The chamber choose this event to give to our 3 Byron Union Schools their checks from the State of the Town event. It was such a warm feeling knowing that our little (but mighty) chamber was able to help our community and the kids....our future!

We had a guest speaker, Hugh Henderson our East County Fire Chief, who delivered a brilliant speech about our local impending fire tax. He gave us detailed accounts of the revenue needed and shortfalls of great concern to our future local fire departments. Very informative!

Our mixer hosts, Comfort Dental, Dr Kunal Narang, DDS & Dr Gurrinder

Atwal, DDS, and staff really raised the bar on being such kind and generous hosts, serving up a wonderful array of appetizers from Whole Food & a great selection of wine from our local Safeway. As we all departed, we were given a free dental kit; how apropos!

We are looking forward to our next mixer in Brentwood at Trilogy and hope to see you all there.

On behalf of the chamber I would like to thank everyone for their increased support in our chamber! We continue to grow by leaps and bounds!!!! What an amazing community we live in!

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Volunteers needed for Day of Service One of the largest all-volunteer service projects in California this year is set for Saturday, April 28, when tens of thousands of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), some dressed in those distinctive yellow vests and T-shirts, will work side by side with other caring community friends and neighbors, providing service and a helping hand at hundreds of projects throughout the state.

This year’s annual Mormon Helping Hands Day of Service encompasses at least five projects in East County: • West Antioch residents can contribute to landscaping, platform assembly, public bench repairs and painting from 9 a.m. to noon at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10th St. For more information, call Linda Thayne at 925-586-1344, Brian Smith at 925-754-5899 or Carlos Saro at 925261-9479.

• East Antioch residents can help with painting, weeding and general cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon at LearnerCentered School, an Antioch charter school. For more information, call John Dimsdale at 925-756-2457 or Vince Fehring at 732-801-3668.

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wood residents will be scraping and painting railings, repairing planters, weeding and cleaning up trash from 9 a.m. to noon at the east end of Valley Green Road in Brentwood. For more information, call Roy Manning at 925858-5145 or Paul Krey at 925-634-3276.

• Oakley, Knightsen, Bethel Island and north Brentwood residents can join forces with Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed to clean the creek bed, banks and trails along Marsh Creek from 9 a.m. to noon. The group meets at the parking lot on East Cypress Road and Main Street in Oakley. For more information, call Phil Somerhalder at 925625-0509, Jeff Peterson at 925–516-8348 or Bill Taylor at 925-625-5167.

Simply put on some old work clothes, bring your enthusiasm and come out to one of the sites, where equipment will be provided. To find a project in a specific town other than the those listed above, visit www.mhhcalifornia.org, click on the golden California icon and then click a blue balloon to locate a project near you.

To learn more about worldwide Mormon Helping Hands humanitarian service projects, visit www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/helping-hands.

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The settlement does not provide immunity or release for criminal conduct, and complaints for wrongdoing by the banks may be filed with California Attorney General Kamala Harris.

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us to approve a 10-year, $197 parcel tax with up to 3 percent annual CPI escalation. By year 10, that tax could be as much as $257.04, and then they run out of money again. Should we approve it?

I have attended the ECCFPD town hall meetings as well, asking probing questions of the fire chief and a fire district board member. I have examined the internal financial projections of the district and have concluded that it will indeed be faced with multiple station closures without additional funds this coming year. The question remains: should we approve the tax and what will be the consequences of failure?

First, some hard facts: Our fire district has a much lower pay scale than Contra Costa Fire, which serves a large part of the county. East Contra Costa Fire serves 250 square miles and

has seen tax revenues decline from $12 million in 2008 to less than $8 million today. The district receives from 5 to 9 cents of property tax revenues compared to 12 to 14 cents in communities served by Contra Costa Fire. This is a structural problem related to Prop. 13, and the district board is unable to make necessary changes.

Most will agree that our current fire safety coverage is barely adequate, with the Discovery Bay Boulevard station already closed. What will happen to fire insurance premiums if our closest station becomes Brentwood? The choices are clear. Take a gamble and hope the Board of Supervisors solves the problem or approves the parcel tax as proposed.

Bruce Hall Discovery Bay

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Editor: The ink is barely dried on the Consent Judgment, and already it appears Bank of America has engaged in unfair, deceptive and fraudulent actions against its customers.

After 49 state attorneys general and the federal government sued the five largest loan servicers (Ally/GMAC, Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo), a Joint State-Federal Mortgage Servicing Settlement was reached in the largest consumer financial protection settlement in U.S. history, providing $25 billion in monetary sanctions and relief to homeowners.

Bank of America has the largest financial obligation under the settlement at $11 billion. During negotiations, however, Bank of America insured that it minimized its responsibility under the agreement by apparently moving (without consent or knowledge) the loan mortgage of qualifying clients to Green Tree Finance, a carefully concealed subsidiary.

As a result, Bank of America reduced the number of customers eligible for mortgage relief and will not provide refinancing services to former clients under a key provision of the settlement: Refinancing of Underwater Homes.

To assist homeowners who are not delinquent on their payments but cannot refinance to lower rates because of negative equity, the banks must offer refinance programs totaling at least $3 billion. The banks will be required to notify eligible homeowners of the availability of these programs. To be eligible, a borrower must be current on mortgage payments, have a loan-to-value ratio in excess of 100 percent, and must have a current interest rate in excess of 5.25 percent. The refinanced rate must reduce monthly payments by at least $100.

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Patriots to rule pool

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

Heritage High’s swimming and diving team has put a stranglehold on the Bay Valley Athletic League title for quite some time.

The boys are going for their fourth straight BVAL victory while the girls are taking aim on a three-peat. The Patriots field several talented athletes who are expected to excel not only against league foes, but in the North Coast Section meet as well.

Heritage faced some of the top competition from around the state at a recent meet in Mission Viejo, near Irvine. The girls placed fifth overall and the boys ninth.

Haley Rose Love earned first place in both the 50- and 100-yard freestyle races, setting school records in both events.

Erica Knudsen, another talented swimmer, placed seventh in the 50-yard freestyle. Madison Applegate, who will attend UCLA next year, finished second in the 200-yard freestyle and third in the 100-yard butterfly.

The girls 400-yard freestyle relay team of Love, Applegate, Knudsen and Emilee Troy claimed first at the Mission Viejo meet.

Sophomore Walker Thaning set a school record in the 100-yard backstroke, completing it in 54.65 seconds. Head coach Craig Carson said Brandon James, as well as Carter Haines, Jake Mattheiessen and Spencer Wichmann, are expected to excel this season.

“We’re looking stronger than last year by quite a bit,” Carson said. “Hopefully we’re going to do well at North Coast.

We’re headed in that direction.”

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The Wolverines also look strong so far this season. Head coach Kiel Olff said he was impressed with his team’s performance at last month’s Mt. SAC Invitational in Southern California, where both the girls and boys placed 11th among 17 teams from around the state.

Some of the more notable performances included the girls 200-yard freestyle relay team, which placed fifth, junior Corey Maier’s fourth-place finish in the 100-yard backstroke, freshman Stanley Wu’s eighthplace finish in the 100-yard breaststroke and the boys 200-yard medley relay team, which finished eighth. The Talens twins – Vicky and Tricia – also turned in several strong finishes. see Pool page 20A

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Liberty’s Cody Mayer outruns a Vanden Viking during the Deer Valley Invitational. Mayer won the 1600- and 3200-meter races.

Locals revel in rain

by Kyle Szymanski Correspondent

Wind, rain and cold forced the cancellation of four events Saturday at the Deer Valley Invitational, but the inclement weather made little impact on the Wolverines.

Deer Valley finished first in 10 events and garnered 138.5 points to lead all teams. Junior Ze’John Parker (200-meter dash), senior Jusufu Haines (300-meter hurdles) and senior Shawn Simms (long jump) joined junior LaShall Hamlin (100 and 200 meters) and senior Audrena Harlan (long jump) all finished first in individual events.

The Wolverines boys distance medley and 4x400-meter relay team of Isaiah Reed, Simms, LaVelle Hamlin and Tajae Smith took first along with the 4x200-meter boys team and the girls 4x400-meter relay team of Hamlin and sophomores Lauren Tolliver-King, Kourtney Burney and Sasha Newman.

Senior D’Metrius Cooper (200), junior Dylan Winn (1600) Harlan (100)

and the girls 4x100-meter, 4x200-meter and distance medley relay teams finished second.

Reed (400), freshman Albert Howard (200) and the boys second 4x400meter relay team of junior Deonta Johnson, Adonis Johnson, Davon Birden and senior Narav Wright finished third for Deer Valley.

“It rained, we persevered, and we were able to get a meet in, which is about the best we can do,” said Wolverines head coach Bernard Stephens.

“This is the third meet of our year. We have been rained out of virtually everywhere else. It makes it real difficult. The kids want to run, but it makes it really hard to do anything when the weather doesn’t cooperate.”

Liberty finished with a team score of 36, good enough for sixth place.

Sophomore Cody Mayer was a bright spot, finishing first in the boys 1600 and 3200-meter races with times of 4 minutes, 39.25 seconds and 10:25.71 to secure the Lions’ only two first-place see Rain page 19A

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Freedom’s Ricky Coster, a sophomore wrestler, turned in an impressive seventh-place performance at the National Wrestling Championship meet.

BVAL well-represented at wrestling nationals

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

Freedom wrestler Ricky Coster has two more years of high school ahead of him, but has already made an impact on the national level.

The sophomore earned an invite to the National High School Coaches Association High School National Wres-

tling Championships this past weekend and delivered a good performance.

Coster defeated Andrew Leier from North Dakota in the first round of the 126-pound bracket. Next, he bested Pennsylvania’s Nicholas Buckle in the second round. Coster fell from the main bracket in the third round, when he was see Nationals page 19A

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Biddy b-ball in Oakley Oakley is partnering with Biddy Sports to offer basketball for children 4 through 6. Children learn the fundamentals of basketball, develop social skills in a fun, safe and family-oriented environment and are introduced to team sports. Sessions are held Saturdays, April 14 through May 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Oakley Recreation Building, 1250 O’Hara Ave. The fee is $60 for Oakley residents – $70 for non-residents – and includes a T-shirt and award. The registration deadline is April 9, and vol-

unteer coach training is held April 10.

The class provides non-competitive basketball in which children participate at their own level and ability. No scores are kept. Participants take part in an hour of fun group warmup, practice with their team and play a game. Parents can get involved by volunteering to coach their child’s team. All training is provided; no experience is required. To register, call 925-625-7041 or visit the Oakley Recreation Department offices at 3231 Main St.

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Multi-talented Panther a volleyball natural

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Jared Mlekush has been a jack-of-alltrades throughout his four years at Antioch. He has played basketball and golf, and his senior season has featured forays on the volleyball court.

But athletics are only part of Mlekush’s story. Away from the school, he’s active in First Family Church, which occupies a great deal of his time.

“I’m pretty heavily involved with my church group,” Mlekush said. “We go on what I guess you would call field trips. We do stuff where we go hiking and stuff like that. I’ve been going to church since I was a baby.”

Mlekush picked up volleyball this year through the influence of friends on the team.

His previous experience in the sport was limited: his sister Akasha, also an Antioch graduate, played volleyball as a Panther and Jared would occasionally hit the ball around with her.

Mlekush’s participation in organized, competitive volleyball, however, is limited to this season. While he’s relatively new to the game, his coach, David Driskell, said his leaping ability and strong hitting skills have made him a natural talent.

“If he would have started as a freshman or even younger than that, he’d be going somewhere on a volleyball scholarship,” Driskell said. “He’s picked it up that well.”

That observation is echoed by his teammates, who feel he’s a natural at the sport. Out-

side hitter Robert Smith has been a teammate of Mlekush in basketball since they were freshmen, but has played volleyball for four years, and is impressed by his teammate’s mental and physical tools.

“He listens, he knows how to talk, and how to act and work hard when he plays,” Smith said. “He’s picked it up very well. He’s strong and tall and mentally smart about the game.”

Senior opposite hitter Muhammed Ikharo said when Mlekush started playing volleyball, his skills were noticeably unrefined. But after a few weeks of practice and work with Driskell, he became one of the team’s better players.

“He has a determination to win in any sport,” Ikharo said. “No matter what’s happening, he’s still trying and pushing other players.

He never gives up.”

In addition to his natural athletic ability and drive, Mlekush has impressed his coaches with a strong attitude and academic standard.

Driskell said he couldn’t remember ever attending an academic awards ceremony in which Mlekush didn’t receive some kind of honor.

Following graduation, Mlekush plans to go straight to a four-year school. Ideally, he’s looking to the state of Washington, as that would give him a chance to be closer to his grandparents, who live a short drive from the University of Washington’s campus.

“I applied for an ROTC scholarship with the Navy,” Mlekush said. “If I get that, then I’ll be going to a four-year like Washington or Washington State.”

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Antioch senior Jared Mlekush elevates to dink a shot over a pair of Pittsburg defenders during a league game earlier this week.

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David Carpenter of Bethel Island holds up two of his prize bass at the FLW EverStart Series Western Division tournament in Oakley.

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

Photo courtesy of David A. Brown/ FLWOutdoors.com

Local reels in big prize Brian Carpenter of Bethel Island weighed a five-bass limit totaling 18 pounds, 3 ounces Saturday to edge the competition at the EverStart Series Western Division event at Russo’s Marina in Oakley. Carpenter’s three-day total of 15 bass weighed 67 pounds, 6 ounces, earning him the $30,420 first-place prize. “I’ve followed the tide all week,� said Carpenter. “I had a pretty good pattern I would follow, putting on close to 60 miles a day. I would follow the tide in and hit a bunch of spots, and then follow it back out and hit some more spots. Then I go flipping in the afternoon. It’s worked out solid for me, and I’m able to hit over 30 different spots a day doing it. “The cold, rainy weather really had

an effect on the fishing today, though,�

Carpenter added. “I caught at least 25 fish the first two days, but I only caught 15 today. The wind was blowing around 25 miles per hour, and it was brutal. I couldn’t get to some of my spots today.�

Other East County natives who finished in the top 10: Second place: Phillip Dutra, Antioch – 15 bass, 67 pounds, 5 ounces – $10,430.

Fourth place: Charley Almassey, Oakley – 15 bass, 63 pounds, 10 ounces – $7,822.

Sixth place: Salvador Herrera, Discovery Bay – 15 bass, 57 pounds, 10 ounces – $6,084.

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Facing competition they’ll likely meet in the North Coast Section playoffs, the Deer Valley boys volleyball team excelled in their Logan Bailey Invitational.

The home-court Wolverines finished third to De La Salle and St. Patrick/St. Vincent in the Saturday tournament.

Deer Valley is off to another hot start, as the team held a 14-2 record after the invitational. Both losses were inflicted by St. Patrick/St. Vincent from Vallejo. “To date, the Deer Valley varsity team has done exceptionally well,� head coach Lou Panzella wrote in an e-mail. “We are getting better with every match and every practice. The more touches of the volleyball we have, the better we become.�

At the Logan Bailey Invitational, the Wolverines toppled Granada and Northgate in pool play, then defeated Placer and Mission San Jose in the gold division playoffs. Deer Valley then faced the St. Patrick/St. Vincent Bruins, ranked No. 14 in the state by MaxPreps. The Bruins won the first match 25-22 and finished off the Wolverines with a 25-23 victory.

De La Salle defeated St. Patrick/St. Vincent in the finals.

While Panzella has been pleased with what Deer Valley has accomplished so far this season, he still feels the team is a work in progress. The Wolverines field only one senior starter – opposite hitter Noah Labonte – but compensate for their lack of experience with size.

Labonte, juniors Marcus Lee, Brandon Guardamagni and Jeff Brown, sophomore Thio Grigley and freshmen Jared Stark and Jordan Ewert are all taller than 6 feet. “Our success for the remainder of this season and into the playoffs,� Panzella wrote, “will depend upon our improving our on-court communication skills, ball control and team blocking, and more consistent yet aggressive serving. We need to become a more consistent and better digging and scrambling team.�

Every other Bay Valley Athletic League team save Liberty competed in the Logan Bailey Invitational. Pittsburg placed 18th, Freedom 19th, Heritage 21st and Antioch 22nd.

In the bronze division playoffs, Pittsburg defeated Concord and Freedom but lost to Clayton Valley. Heritage lost to Granada and rallied to beat Antioch and Concord. Antioch lost to Clayton Valley and Heritage.

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“Under the weather conditions and everything, the performance that really stands out is the one by Cody Mayer,” said Liberty head coach John Ambrose.

“He ran a tough race there in the 1600.

Between the wind, the rain and the cold, it just isn’t ideal.”

Junior Nicholas West (long jump) and senior Alisa Hansen (3200) finished in second place for the Lions. Junior Erin Morgan tied for second in the long jump with a final effort of 14 feet, 8 inches.

Freedom tallied 33 points for a seventh-place finish. The Falcons failed to win any events, but senior Adrian Perez finished second in the boys 400 with a time of 50.60. Freshman Madison LaPierre (200), junior Mariah Walker (400), junior Lisa Tilcock (1600) and senior Camille Braun (discus) all finished in second. Walker also finished third in the girls 200. Senior Michael Valdez (3200) and sophomore Joe Mixon (100) finished third for the Falcons.

Heritage junior Megan Neuhoff tied Morgan for second place in the long jump. Both girls’ final jumps measured 14-08. Junior Ian Johnson took second in the boys 300-meter hurtles with a time of 46.41. Junior Jason Brown (1600) finished third. Sophomore Samantha Cross finished third in the girls discus competition with a final throw of 48 feet, 1 inch.

The Patriots’ nine points earned them eighth place.

Antioch junior Lindsay McGrath won the girls 400 with a time of 61.39 for the Panthers’ only win of the day.

Senior Jeremy Bittle secured third place in the long jump with a final jump of 18-05. Junior Raquel Bragg finished third in the girls 400.

Panthers head coach Meia Tezeno was impressed with her team’s earlyseason performance, considering Antioch is still developing as a track and field team. The Panthers finished with zero team points. “For our team, we had a lot of newbies that have never done track before,” said Tezeno. “For some of them, it was their very first meet. It was kind of crazy in the beginning with the weather, but 99 percent of our team was able to make it. They competed well for the first time.”

Pittsburg struggled Saturday, finishing 12th with one point, but junior Rebecca Garner won the girls discus competition with a final throw of 65 feet, 2 inches. The Pirates also won third place in the girls 4x100-meter relay. Ariana Larson, Crystal Rodriguez, Stephanie Maddox and Alexa Mahdi finished behind Deer Valley and Vallejo.

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defeated by Tyler Marinelli of Georgia in a 10-2 decision. Marinelli eventually went on to claim second place in the 126-pound bracket.

But Coster continued to find success in the consolation bracket. He earned a 7-5 victory over Brandon Hill from New York, pinned Minnesota’s Dylan Herman and then beat Franklin Wepner from North Carolina in a 2-0 decision.

Coster lost to Maryland’s Matthew Pente, but redeemed himself with a victory over Travis Roper from Pennsylvania to claim seventh place.

Three of Coster’s five pins came against previous state champions, and he also earned a medal for most pins in

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Freedom also sent Richard Jones to the national tournament. Competing in the 126-pound juniors bracket, Jones went 1-1 before withdrawing due to a shoulder injury.

Antioch senior Kyle Clark, a 220-pound wrestler, was able to make the trip to Virginia Beach, Va. thanks to a communitywide fundraising effort.

But Clark was not able to taste victory at nationals. He lost his first-round match 9-6 to North Carolina’s Chase Warren.

After receiving a bye in the opening round of the consolation bracket, Clark fell to Minnesota’s Justin Wheaton in a 7-4 decision.

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couraging swimmers to come out for the team and tell friends. The word-of-mouth approach could lead to more success.

Antioch’s boys team is led by junior freestyle swimmer Nate Huizar. Other talented male athletes include sophomore Juan Medina (butterfly, freestyle), junior Dillan Roby (freestyle, breaststroke), sophomore Eric Nooteboome (freestyle) and senior Tanner Fuhrman (breaststroke, backstroke).

Amanda Loomis, a senior, has been named the girls’ team captain. Ramirez identified several girls who show potential for success, including senior Christine Quecan (backstroke, freestyle), junior Shannon McMillan (breaststroke, backstroke) and junior Rachel Harrison (butterfly, freestyle).

Pool from page 15A So far, Deer Valley has defeated Clayton Valley, College Park, Antioch and Pittsburg.

Olff will count on some of the aforementioned athletes for NCS success, as well as Andrew Wayne, Solomon Abuda and Matthew Satyadi, who will attend UCLA next year. Diver Isabella Navarro has a great chance to make her fourth straight trip to the section meet this season.

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The Lions appear to be in good shape to send several swimmers to NCS this season. Senior JT Sarmento, who has accepted a water polo scholarship to Pacific, will be a force in many events, namely the 200-yard or 500-yard individual medley.

Logan Trudell, who competes in the freestyle events and the 100-yard backstroke, has also been a solid contributor. Twins Jeremy and Jacob Fio have been forces in the shorter freestyler races.

Head coach Cindi Coats said the team seems more united this year than in seasons past.

The Lions also field some talented girls with a shot at NCS, such as Rosie Doria, who competes in the 50 and 100-yard freestyle events. Morgan Stremsel has shown promise in the butterfly. Diver Traleena Martinez, a senior, should do well this year.

The Liberty girls swim team is young: the roster features only two seniors, three juniors – and 27 freshmen.

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Heritage’s Haley Rose Love, center, takes the plunge at a meet in Mission Viejo. is hoping to build a program that can compete with Heritage and Deer Valley. So far, the Falcons are off to a good start. Freedom defeated Antioch in its first league meet, and boasts several promising athletes who could go on to NCS. “I’m very impressed,” Edwards said.

“We have a very versatile team. There’s a lot of hard workers and we’ve had some impressive swims.”

Sophomore Emily To’o has been strong in several events and junior Emily Harris has done well in the 200-yard freestyle. Both are part of a talented relay team that includes senior Emily Pels and junior Sierra McIntyre.

Edwards noted that seniors Zach Irwin and Stephen Rodriguez would be key performers for the boys team. The Falcons appear set for the future as well, due to talented sophomores Chris Warren, Christian Henry, Cameron Ott-Bales and Dustin Strain.

According to coach Krista Plumlee, two of Freedom’s promising divers – Genevieve Pascale and Sabrina Castor – have improved by leaps and bounds.

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The Panthers’ swimming roster has more than doubled in size over last year’s, from 17 to 38. Head coach Tiffany Ramirez, also a teacher at the school, has been en-

Head coach Suzy Farmer believes that what the Pirates lack in experience they make up for in enthusiasm.

Pittsburg’s roster includes several firstyear swimmers, and Farmer appreciates their eagerness to learn and improve. The coach has been impressed by sophomore Sam Whipple, junior Marissa Mota (freestyle, breaststroke), junior siblings Cameron and Caitlyn Mosely (freestyle, breaststroke) and senior Don Lopez, who started swimming this season but has improved noticeably.

Sophomore Rashon Rogers as well as seniors Lucia Arias and Nicollette Velasco have also made progress. “There’s been a lot of good swims,” Farmer said. “and lots of learning of techniques. They have a good attitude, though.”

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Young grapplers earn titles Members of the Golden State Wrestling Club have been earning medals and heralding a bright future for the sport in East County.

At a recent meet at Dallas Ranch Middle School in Antioch, Ayemere Oiyemhonlan placed first in the Cadet Division freestyle competition. Anthony Richardson claimed first in the freestyle competition in the Rookie Division. Oseyiomon Oiyemhonlan, Daniel Doan and Gavin Lewis earned second place in the Novice Division.

Three other Golden State grapplers took third: Isaac Cota (Junior Division), Robert Goodman (School Boy) and Jesus Alvarez (Cadet).

At the Cadet, Junior and Folkstyle state championship at Selland Arena in Fresno, a host of Golden State wrestlers earned awards.

Lilian Bolanos placed fifth overall in the girls Junior Division. Upsetting No. 2 seed Marie-Noel Candido of the Modesto Wrestling Club by a pin in the first round. In the finals, Candido pinned Desiree Rosales of the California Wolverines Club.

Cadet Tristen Tate, in the 130-pound division, went 4-2 with four pins. Junior Tanner Sterud, a 170-pound wrestler, finished 2-2 with two pins.

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US homes sale prices continued to slide downward in November. Both the Case-Shiller index of 10 major metropolitan areas and the 20-city index fell 1.3 percent from the previous month. Sound like a good time to sell? Maybe not for many people, but for some well-heeled homeowners the tax benefits of selling this year rather than next year may be worth a potentially lower sales price.

Now that the reduced capital gains rates are set to expire along with the two-year extension of the Bush tax cuts, homeowners with gains on personal residence sales that exceed the exemptions may get stuck with a higher capital gains rate in 2013 than they would if they sold now. This could be a factor in a decision to sell sooner rather than later.

“The long-term capital gains rate is scheduled to return to the pre-Bush rates, generally 20 percent, and while there’s a good chance that the lower rate will be extended again, there is no guarantee,” said Robert Kerr, Senior Director of Government Relations for the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA). “Taxpayers with high incomes are even less assured of this eventuality.”

While President Obama has reinforced his commitment to extend tax breaks for small businesses and start-ups and a short-term extension of the payroll tax cut seems imminent, the future of the

capital gains tax cut is still unclear. Most Americans, however, can take heart that it probably won’t affect them: the President has proposed increasing the top tax rate on qualified dividends and long-term gains from 15 percent to 20 percent only for those earning more than $200,000 individually or $250,000 jointly.

Your tax consultant should be able to advise you how to best plan to reduce your tax burden as much as possible, but to ensure you’re doing all you can, don’t wait until filing time to check in with him or her.

Should you have questions about this or any other tax matter feel free to contact our office. www. jettax.org, info@www.jettax.org, or call (925)7780281. One of our enrolled agents will be happy to assist you.

Enrolled agents (EAs) are America’s tax experts. They are the only federally-licensed tax practitioners who specialize in taxation and also have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS. While attorneys and certified public accountants are also licensed, only enrolled agents specialize exclusively in taxes. Enrolled agents are required to complete many hours of continuing education each year to ensure they are up-to-date on the constantly changing tax code and must abide by a code of ethics.

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Drivers exit the new westbound offramp at Somersville Road in Antioch, one of the newest changes brought about by the Highway 4 widening project.

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In a Wednesday press release, Reiss noted that the contractor working on that part of the highway will close a portion of North Park Boulevard at Loveridge Road on Monday, April 9. Access to and from Loveridge Road via North Park Boulevard will be closed for about six month. Signs will be installed to direct drivers to North Park Plaza.

The stretch along Somersville is due to be finished in the middle of next year. Some of the most noticeable recent changes are the new on and off ramps in the westbound direction at Somersville. As with the vicinity of Loveridge Road, workers are hoping to bridge westbound drivers over to the new lanes so they can continue work on the older lanes.

Contractors should finish in the L Street/Contra Loma area by mid-2015.

Earlier this year, workers closed off the G Street exit for good. Reiss said in order to accommodate new on-and-off ramps at the L Street/Contra Loma exit, the project called for the elimination of the G Street exit.

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Schools from page 1A accountability standards based on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and score high on the Academic Performance Index (API). Elementary and middle and high schools are recognized in alternate years.

Discovery Bay Elementary Principal Danielle Storey called the honor a “shared award.”

“This is really a team effort, from our janitorial custodians up to our teachers, students and staff,” said Storey. “This is such a tremendous and prestigious honor.

I’m very grateful for the recognition for our staff.”

Timber Point Elementary Principal Brian Burnight echoed Storey’s sentiments. “It’s such a public validation of the work everyone has done over the course of the past seven years (when the school opened),” said Burnight. “Our teachers have worked so hard to close the achievement gap and they dig so deep to work

Tree Way and A Street in Antioch, Reiss said the job has been advertised and bids are scheduled for opening on April 18.

Meanwhile in Brentwood, Mayor Bob Taylor excitedly announced that a low bidder has emerged to turn the Sand Creek Road/State Route 4 intersection into a normal highway exit. Bay Cities/Myers has agreed to take on the job for $23.5 million, roughly $3 million under engineers’ projections.

Taylor estimated that a groundbreaking would be held in June. Work will take roughly two years to complete. Instead of dealing with a standard intersection and traffic lights, drivers on southbound State Route 4 will be able to drive past Sand Creek Road all the way to Balfour Road without stopping.

In the current configuration, “You can get in a long wait there,” Taylor said.

“The only thing it can do now is improve.

It’s going to get better, better and better.”

The low bid ensures that no additional money will be needed from federal, state or county sources. In December, local transportation officials declared the project to be fully funded.

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The Byron schools – along with the other Distinguished School honorees – will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Sacramento next month. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson will present each school with a plaque and flag.

“The schools we are recognizing,” wrote Torlakson in a press release this week, “demonstrate the incredible commitment of California’s teachers, administrators and school employees to provide a world-class education to every student in spite of the financial hardships facing our state and our schools. Their dedication is inspiring, and I applaud and admire their passion and persistence.”

A complete list of school winners can be found on the California Department of Education website, www.cde.ca.gov.

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How often do you see drivers texting or talking on hand-held cellphones and wish they’d be stopped and cited? April is California’s second annual Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and once again drivers will find law enforcement agencies in Contra Costa County joining in a statewide zero-tolerance enforcement effort to curb illegal cell phone use and texting violations. A ticket for violating either the hands-free or no-texting law costs a minimum or $159, and subsequent citations cost $279.

Distracted driving puts everyone on the road at risk. It joins speeding and alcohol as leading factors in fatal and seriousinjury crashes. As a result, law enforcement across the state, including the Brentwood Police Department, is increasingly cracking down on cell phone use and texting.

This month, the Brentwood PD joins hundreds of police and sheriff departments, plus the California Highway Patrol, in operations targeting distracted driving.

“Our officers take distracted driving very seriously,” said Brentwood Police Chief Mark Evenson. “If you haven’t heeded all the safety messaging to put down your phone and just drive, be forewarned. Is that text message or cell phone call worth the costly citation?”

Drivers who use hand-held devices are four times as likely to get into crashes involving serious injury. Drivers under 20 comprise the highest proportion of distraction-related fatal crashes. Studies show that texting while driving can delay a driver’s reaction time as severely as the

blood-alcohol content of a legally drunk driver.

“Changing the dangerous, illegal habit of using hand-held cell phones or texting while driving isn’t easy,” said Christopher J. Murphy, director of the Office of Traffic Safety. “But recent studies show that California’s call and texting laws have made a big difference – cutting deaths by nearly half. But half is not enough.”

Studies show that there is no difference in the risk quotient between handsfree and hand-held cell phone conversations. Both can result in “inattention blindness,” which occurs when the brain isn’t seeing what is clearly visible due to the driver’s focus on the phone conversation and not on the road.

The following are simple measures you can take to minimize distraction in the vehicle: • Turn your cell phone off or put it out of reach before starting the car.

• Create a voicemail message alerting callers that you’re unable to take calls when driving.

• Do not call or text anyone who might be driving, such as during the commute to and from work or school.

• If you need to make an important call or respond to a text message, pull over to a safe place to do so.

• If going cold turkey is too much of a stretch and you just can’t turn your phone off, consider using one of the available mobile phone apps that hold calls and incoming texts.

Barnes & Noble celebrates Educator Appreciation Week Barnes & Noble will celebrate Spring Educator Appreciation Week, held April 14-22, with a special “putting NOOK” in your classrooms and libraries seminar.

Barnes & Noble stores will offer special discounts and promotions for preschool through grade-12 educators and administrators, including special offers on Barnes & Noble’s award-winning line of NOOK devices.

Educators who shop at Barnes & Noble during Educator Appreciation Week will receive a 25-percent discount on personal and classroom purchases, a 10-percent discount on DVDs and music, a chance to win a $500 Barnes & Noble gift card, and other prizes, giveaways, delicious treats and beverages. Educators must present a valid Barnes & Noble Educators Discount Card to receive the discounts.

As part of the Educator Appreciation Week celebration, Barnes & Noble will be hosting a special seminar for educators on how to put NOOK in their classrooms and libraries. Events will

highlight the many services Barnes & Noble offers designed to save educators time and money.

Services include providing educators with information on the newest titles and authors in children’s and YA literature; discussions on the hottest literary trends and genres; assistance with curriculum development and suggestions for teaching guides and classroom materials; and bulk discounting.

Spring Educator Week is also a perfect opportunity for stores to work with local schools on preparing students for summer reading. Booksellers will work with educators on their summer reading lists and ensure that stores stock plenty of the required reading during the summer months. Booksellers will also prepare educators on the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading program and provide materials to be distributed in the classroom before students leave for summer break.

For more information, call 925-9781031 or e-mail crm2173@bn.com.

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Petitions aplenty for November ballot A guide to the fine print

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hat’s the common denominator between the state legislature and the entrance to your local grocery store? Petition drives, that’s what.

As the countdown to the high-stakes Nov. 6 election proceeds, proponents of ballot initiatives galore are standing sentinel at stores across East County, soliciting shoppers’ signatures on measures they’d like to see on the ballot. Issues range from the hot-button topics of immigration, abortion and marijuana to the more technical matters involving taxes, education and health insurance.

It’s unlikely you’ll learn enough from the people thrusting petitions at you to make an informed decision about whether to sign them. So The Press has provided the following boiled-down version of what many of the petitions in circulation are all about.

Provided by the attorney general’s office, the write-ups below – presented in alphabetical order by topic – give you a chance to digest what the measures propose in the comfort of your own home. Then, the next time you’re approached by a man with a clipboard and a ballpoint pen, you can quickly sign or decline and get back to thinking about what to get for dinner.

ABORTION The Attorney General’s official title and

summary for the measure is as follows: PROHIBITS ABORTIONS FOR FEMALES UNDER 18 WITHOUT PARENTAL NOTIFICATION AND WAITING PERIOD. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. The measure would change the California Constitution to prohibit abortion for an unemancipated minor until 48 hours after her physician notifies her parent/legal guardian in writing. It would provide exceptions for medical emergency, parental waiver or parental abuse documented by a notarized statement from law enforcement, protective services or certain adult relatives. It would permit a judge to waive the notice if the minor appears personally in court and proves her maturity, or

if the waiver is in her best interest. It would require physicians to report specific abortion information to the Department of Public Health. And it would allow physicians to be sued for violating these provisions up to 12 years after an abortion.

According to the legislative analyst and director of finance, the fiscal impact on state and local government would be potential unknown net state costs of several million dollars annually for health and social services programs, court administration and state health agency administration.

The proponent of this measure, John Smith, can be reached at john.smith.jsjs@ see Petitions page 2B

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MORE COUPLES TURN TO MEDIATION WHEN FACING DIVORCE If you’ve ever faced a divorce, custody dispute, or other interpersonal conflict, you probably experienced pain during and perhaps after the conflict resolved. Conflict becomes even more painful when we attempt to resolve it through adversarial means. These many include threats, passive-aggressive behaviors such as refusal to talk about contentious issues, and the inherently adversarial process of litigation.

Unlike adversarial approaches where parties fight, make arguments and present evidence to support their arguments for a judge to make a ruling, mediation approaches conflict resolution as a problem to be solved with the help of a neutral, non-judging party.

The role of a family law mediator is to serve as an impartial facilitator assisting couples to work together to achieve a solution to their conflict. The family law mediator will not make a “ruling” or any decision for the parties, but rather, through problem solving and a lot of give and take, couples are guided to make their own decisions together on how they resolve their conflict.

In highly disputed matters, mediation requires problem-solving processes in order to reach a settlement. The idea is to attack the problems, not each other. In other situations however, mediation may simply provide couples guidance when they have already essentially reached an agreement on most issues but need help completing their resolution process.

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though. For mediation to be successful, both parties need to be willing to discuss the issues openly and be open to the process of give and take. Mediation does not eliminate feelings of loss, anger, hurt, or frustration however, the goal is to provide a way you resolve the issues in dispute while significantly reducing both the emotional pain and the financial toll of a more adversarial approach to conflict.

Some additional benefits of divorce mediation are: faster resolution, much cheaper, control over the outcome (versus a judge making a decision), less stress and more protection for children, confidentiality, and the ability to have true closure.

Amy Alvis of Alvis Frantz and Associates provides couples facing divorce alternative approaches through mediation on issues such as property division and spousal support, or assisting couples with parenting plans. Call 925-516-1617 today to learn if mediation is the right choice for you.

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EDUCATION AND BELIEFS The attorney general’s official title and summary for the first measure is as follows: EDUCATION. PERMITS PARENTS TO EXCUSE CHILDREN FROM INSTRUCTION IN SOCIAL SCIENCES AND FAMILY LIFE. INITIATIVE STATUTE. The measure would allow parents or guardians to request that a public school excuse their child from instruction in family life or social sciences when such instruction conflicts with the religious training and beliefs or personal moral convictions of the parent or guardian.

The attorney general’s official title and summary for the second measure is as follows: EDUCATION. REPEALS NON-DISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL INSTRUCTION. INITIATIVE STATUTE. The measure would repeal the requirement that schools prohibit instructional materials that reflect adversely on persons based on their sexual orientation. And it would repeal the requirement that school instructional materials recognize societal contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered individuals to the economic, political and social development of California and the United States.

The proponent for these measures, Richard Rios, can be reached at 714-333-0340.

EDUCATION ONLINE The attorney general’s official title and summary for the measure is as follows: ONLINE K-12 EDUCATION. COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. The new law would: • Authorize school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools to claim average daily attendance funding for student participation in approved online courses.

• Authorize school districts to contract with public and private providers to deliver online courses taught by credentialed teachers.

• Authorize students to take online courses offered by any school district, regardless of the student’s residence.

• Provide students access to courses required ON THE COVER: Petitions abound at local stores as the push to get on the November ballot ramps up.

for admission to state universities, and establish the California Diploma, which demonstrates completion of courses required for University of California and California State University admission.

According to the legislative analyst and director of finance, the fiscal impact on state and local government, in the long term, would be that local school districts would save potentially hundreds of millions of dollars annually if schools experience efficiencies and widespread participation in the use of online courses. The savings would be offset in small part by administrative costs to implement the measure, including local costs for developing online curriculum, contracting with online providers and ensuring students access to online courses, plus state costs for changing the existing school payment system and issuing California Diplomas to qualifying students.

The proponent for this measure, Philip D. Kohn, can be reached at 714-641-3415.

EDUCATION TAX The attorney general’s official title and summary for the measure is as follows: TAX FOR EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. The measure would increase personal income tax rates for annual earnings over $7,316 using sliding scale from .4 percent for lowest individual earners to 2.2 percent for individuals earning over $2.5 million, ending after 12 years.

During first four years, 60 percent of revenues go to K-12 schools, 30 percent to repaying state debt and 10 percent to early childhood programs. Thereafter, the measure would allocate 85 percent of revenues to K-12 schools and 15 percent to early childhood programs.

The measure would also provide K-12 funds on a school-specific, per-pupil basis subject to local control, audits and public input. It would prohibit the state from directing or using new funds.

According to the legislative analyst and director of finance, the fiscal impact on state and local government would be increased state personal income tax revenues beginning in 2013 and ending in 2024. Estimates of the revenue increases vary from $10 billion to $11 billion per fiscal year beginning in 2013-14, tending to increase over time. The 2012-13 revenue increase see Petitions page 3B

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would be about half this amount. Until the end of 2016-17, 60 percent of revenues would be dedicated to K-12 education and 10 percent to early care and education programs. These allocations would supplement existing funding for these programs. In 2017-18 and subsequent years, 85 percent would be provided to K-12 education and 15 percent to early care and education. General Fund savings on debt-service costs would be about $1.5 billion in 2012-13 and $3 billion in 2013-14. Savings would tend to grow thereafter until the end of 2016-17. In 2015-16 and subsequent years, assuming stronger growth in state personal income tax revenues, some of the revenues raised by this measure – several hundred million dollars per year– would be used for debt-service costs, resulting in state savings.

The proponents for this measure, Molly Munger, Roberta B. Johansen and James C. Harrison, can be reached at 510-346-6200.

ENERGY The Attorney General’s official title and summary for the measure is as follows: TAX ON CALIFORNIA OIL AND NATURAL GAS. REVENUES TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND GENERAL FUND. INITIATIVE STATUTE. The measure would impose 12.5-percent tax on the value of oil and natural gas extracted in California. It would allocate one-third of revenues to higher education (half to California State University schools; half split between University of California schools and community colleges) and two-thirds to the state’s General Fund. The new education funds would augment, not count toward, existing education funding requirements.

The measure would also dedicate 10 percent of new education funds to student grants. It

would require California State University to use a portion of funding for nursing programs. And it would prohibit passing the tax on to consumers through higher fuel prices.

According to the legislative analyst and director of finance, the fiscal impact on state and local government would be increased state revenues of about $3 billion per year initially, two-thirds (about $2 billion) of which would go to the state’s General Fund and one-third (about $1 billion) to specific higher-education purposes. Of the General Fund revenue increase, roughly half would likely go to higher funding for schools and community college districts; the remainder to any state purpose.

The proponent for this measure, John L. Burton, can be reached at 916-476-4989.

GENETICALLY-ENGINEERED FOOD The Attorney General’s official title and summary for the measure is as follows: GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOODS. MANDATORY LABELING. INITIATIVE STATUTE. The measure would require labeling on raw or processed food offered for sale to consumers if made from plants or animals with genetic material changed in specified ways, and prohibit labeling or advertising such food as “natural.”

And it would exempt foods that are certified organic; unintentionally produced with genetically engineered material; made from animals fed or injected with genetically engineered material but not genetically engineered themselves; processed with or containing only small amounts of genetically engineered ingredients; administered for treatment of medical conditions; and sold for immediate consumption such as in a restaurant; or alcoholic beverages.

According to the legislative analyst and director of finance, the fiscal impact on state and

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The proponent for this measure, James Wheaton, can be reached at 510-444-4710, ext.

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Enter Oakley Spice House, a new Indian grocery store specializing in seasoning.

Owners Ranbir and Sukh Singh opened the store at the beginning of March, and have enjoyed growing popularity within the community. “We’ve had good support,” said Ranbir, who expressed particular gratitude to the city offices: “The planning department was so nice and so helpful.”

The array of boxed seasoning packages ($1.49) available at Oakley Spice House provides any home cook the essential flavors of traditional Indian food. The mixes include butter chicken masala and the highly popular garam masala. The spices can be added to meals prepared in any style and with any ingredients. “Anything you cook, you can add this,” said Ranbir.

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Ranbir’s personal favorite snack food is the Navrattan ($3.99), made with spicy noodles, lentils, peanuts, puffed rice and sundried potato chips. The store also carries 24 varieties of pickles – a staple of traditional Indian grocery stores – and Ranbir continues to bring in more varieties. “We’re still making the list,” he laughed. Rice, beans, baking supplies, and everyday cooking ingredients are also available.

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

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they take three or more days off of pitching. If the pain doesn’t go away on its own after a couple of days, the child should be seen by a doctor to make sure there isn’t a more serious injury.”

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To view Dr. Busfield’s video on pitching injuries and how to avoid them, scan this QR code. never any fun, but teaching our children to take care of their bodies is one of the most valuable lessons we can pass on.

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“It’s not surprising that parents and coaches tend to worry most about single-event injuries such as two players colliding – which is where most prevention efforts are focused – but the majority of sports-related injuries are actually caused by overuse,” said Busfield, a board certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist affiliated with Sutter Delta Medical Center.

The statistic is true of most youth sports, but baseball and softball pitchers are especially prone to overuse injuries.

“Even when a young pitcher throws a ball,” said Busfield, “there is a powerful whipping force that travels down the arm.” When pitches are thrown one after another throughout a game or practice, the muscles eventually grow fatigued and body mechanics change.

According to Busfield, the change in body mechanics can easily lead to an injury.

To address the problem, most youth leagues limit the number of pitches a player can throw in a day, but the rules generally apply only to in-game pitches. Every pitch matters, even those thrown during warm-ups and practices, but it isn’t feasible for coaches and league officials to track every single pitch a player throws.

“The best person to track an individual’s pitch count is the player themselves,” said Busfield, “so it’s really important that they understand how excessive use can lead to injury, and the importance of resting between pitching days.”

This year’s Little League pitch counts for ages 7 and 8 are no more than 50 per game, followed by one day of rest. The number increases for each age group, maxing out at 105 pitches for 17- and 18-year-olds. To emphasize the importance of following these guidelines, parents should make sure they and their children are clear on the appropriate pitch count for the child’s age, and that the actual number of pitches thrown each day is tracked.

Most overuse injuries are not serious and can be properly treated with just a few days of rest, but injuries left untreated can lead to permanent damage.

“If your child complains of pain, or if you notice that they are in pain even though they deny it, insist that

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Petitions from page 3B revenue exceeding the limit to repay debt when the debt is 5 percent or more of their spending limit. When the state debt is less than 5 percent of the state spending limit, the state splits the excess revenue between schools and budget reserves or taxpayer refunds, depending on the amount. When local government debt is less than 5 percent of the applicable spending limit, the excess revenue is returned to taxpayers. It would require a constitutional amendment to change the terms. And it would foreclose the legislature’s imposition, authorization or submission to voters of a tax increase absent a twothirds vote.

According to the legislative analyst and director of finance, the fiscal impacts on state and local government are the following: For state government, the impact is a much greater likelihood that spending will be constrained by the constitutional spending limit. Consequently, state spending for ongoing programs such as schools, community colleges, universities, health and social services and corrections might need to be reduced in certain years, potentially by billions of dollars. The measure could also result in more state funding for the reduction of bond debt, particularly in the near term, and in the future, more one-time funding for schools and community colleges, budget reserves and taxpayer refunds.

The proponents of this measure, Steven S. Lucas and Thomas W. Hiltachk, can be reached at 415-389-6800.

HEALTH CARE INSURANCE The attorney general’s official title and summary for the measure is as follows: APPROVAL OF HEALTH CARE INSURANCE RATE CHANGES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. The measure would require health insurance rate changes to be approved by the insurance commissioner before taking effect. It would require a sworn statement by the health insurer regarding the accuracy of information submitted to the insurance commissioner to justify rate changes. It would provide for public notice, disclosure and hearings on health insurance rate changes, and subsequent judicial review.

It would exempt employers’ large group health plans, unless requested or the rate increase exceeds 10 percent. And it would prohibit health, auto and homeowners insurers from determining policy eligibility or rates based on a lack of prior coverage or credit history.

According to the legislative analyst and director of finance, the fiscal impact on state and local government would be increased state administrative costs in the low tens of millions of dollars annually to regulate health insurance rates, funded with revenues collected from filing fees paid by health insurance companies.

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Signature-gatherers such as Rick Reyes of Antioch are a common sight at hightraffic stores these days as voter initiatives try to make it onto the November ballot.

The proponent for this measure is Jamie Court. No public contact information was provided by the proponent.

HIGH-SPEED RAIL The attorney general’s official title and summary for the measure is as follows: ELIMINATION OF CALIFORNIA HIGH SPEED RAIL AUTHORITY. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. The measure would eliminate the High Speed Rail Authority and bar the state of California from paying for high-speed rail unless voters pass a new constitutional amendment specifically altering the prohibition.

According to the legislative analyst and director of finance, the fiscal impact on state and local government would be savings in the state’s debt service of up to $650 million annually from not using state bond funds to support high-speed rail. A one-time loss of $3.3 billion in federal funds would reduce somewhat the level of economic activity in the state over the next several years, resulting in some reduction in state and local revenues.

The proponent for this measure, Peter Se-

idel, can be reached at P.O. Box 5738, Beverly Hills, CA 90209. No phone number was provided.

IMMIGRATION The attorney general’s official title and summary for the measure is as follows: UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS. REQUIRES STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ENFORCE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAW. DENIES DRIVER’S LICENSES TO UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. The measure would require state and local law enforcement to comply with direction from federal immigration authorities for holding and transferring undocumented immigrants arrested by law enforcement officials, mandating a commitment by law enforcement agencies to perform federal immigration functions. And it would deny driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants and prohibit law enforcement from justifying arrests solely because an individual over 15 was driving without a license.

According to the legislative analyst and director of finance, the fiscal impact on state and

local government would be increased state and local law enforcement costs, potentially reaching several millions of dollars annually, for detaining persons suspected of being unlawfully present in the U.S., and for complying with an agreement required by the measure between the state and the federal government. Potential unknown savings to state and local governments would arise to the extent that the deportation of unlawfully present criminals would prevent them from reentering the criminal justice system.

The proponents for this measure, Ted Hilton, Tirso Del Junco and Bill Siler, can be reached at P.O. Box 9985, San Diego CA 92189.

No phone number was provided.

INCOME TAX The attorney general’s official title and summary for the measure is as follows: TAX TO BENEFIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SOCIAL SERVICES, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND ROAD MAINTENANCE. INITIATIVE STATUTE. The measure would add 3 percent to the personal income tax rate on annual earnings over $1 million; 5 percent for earnings over $2 million. The new revenues would be allocated as follows: 36 percent for K-12 schools; 24 percent for public colleges and universities; 25 percent for services to children and senior citizens; 10 percent for public safety; and 5 percent for road and bridge maintenance. And it would provide local governments discretion to decide, subject to financial audits, how to spend new funds, except that funds could not go toward capital outlay or certain administrative costs.

According to the legislative analyst and director of finance, the fiscal impact on state and local government would be increased state personal income tax revenues dedicated to public universities, school districts, community college districts and other local public services. Estimates of the revenue increases vary: for 2012-13, $6-$9.5 billion; for 2013-14, $4-$6 billion. The revenues would tend to increase in later years.

The proponent for this measure, Joshua Pechthalt, can be reached at 916-446-2788.

MARIJUANA The Attorney General’s official title and summary for the first measure is as follows: MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE. The measure would decriminalize marijuana and hemp use, possession, cultivation, transportation or distribution. It would provide persons arrested or serving time for non-violent marijuana offenses immediate released from prison, jail, parole or probation, and erasure of their arrest records and convictions for non-violent marijuana offenses. It would authorize the see Petitions page 19B

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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 901 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD APPROVING A REZONE (RZ 12-002) TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS FOR VARIOUS PROPERTIES ALONG BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN, LOCATED ON APPROXIMATELY 310 ACRES ON BOTH SIDES OF BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD, BETWEEN SECOND STREET AND DELTA ROAD THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 27th day of March, 2012, by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Barr, Brockman, Bryant, NOES: Council Member Stonebarger ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/ or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001570-00 The name of the business (es): Kumon Math and Reading Center of Brentwood Located at: 4530 Balfour Rd., #B In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ted Kim, 2181 Gann St., Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ted Kim. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 05, 2012 by T. Ragsdale, Deputy, Expires 3/5/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001581-00 The name of the business (es): Lumpy’s Diner Express Located at: 7760 Brentwood Blvd. In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jeremy David Sturgill, 5891 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jeremy David Sturgill. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 06, 2012 by J. Odegaard, Deputy, Expires 3/6/2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001526-00 The name of the business (es): 1.) RAM Associates, 2.) Studio 55 Located at: 1632 Cipriani Place, In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John B. Kline, 1632 Cipriani Place, 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 B. Kline. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 02, 2012 by Elizabeth Gutierrez, Deputy, Expires 3/2/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001666-00 The name of the business (es): Sung Hong & Company, CPA Located at: 65 Haskins Ranch Cir. In: Danville, CA, 94506, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sung Won Hong, 65 Haskins Ranch Cir., Danville, CA 94506.

This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/8/12. Signature of registrant: Sung Won Hong. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 08, 2012

by B. Basch, Deputy, Expires 3-8-2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001552-00 The name of the business (es): Finish Pro 360 Located at: 2303 Reef Ct., In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, Mailing: 26500 West Agoura Rd., Suite 102-511, Calabasas, CA 91302, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rockwell Productions, Inc. 2303 Reef Ct., Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Brett J. Davis, Pres. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 05, 2012 by T. Ragsdale, Deputy, Expires 3/5/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Mario Juan Gonzalez SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Mario Juan Gonzalez FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0343 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Mario Juan Gonzalez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Juan Pablo Ramirez to Proposed Name: Juan Mario Gonzalez THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If

no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/11/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Mother, Leslie Ramirez must be personally served with the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name. Date: 3/6/12 LS Brady, Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001276-00 The name of the business (es): Gemini Marine Located at: 3735 Main St., Suite A, In: Oakley, CA 94561, Mailing: P.O. Box 876, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Anthony Louis Cirelli, 1840 Paris Lane, 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 2-23-12. Signature of registrant: Anthony Louis Cirelli.

This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 23, 2012 by Chandra Ocasio, Deputy, Expires 2/23/2017. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001394-00 The name of the business (es): Bail Bonds Made Easy Located at: 4816 Sterling Hill Drive, Antioch, CA 94531 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Reed E. McInroy, 4816 Sterling Hill Drive, Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2-282012. Signature of registrant: Reed E McInroy. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 28, 2012

by Elizabeth Gutierrez, Deputy, Expires 2/28/2017. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001769-00 The name of the business (es): R.O.S. Financial Located at: 4603 Balfour Rd #61, In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Robert Stanfield and Ollie Robinson Stanfield, 4603 Balfour Rd. #61, 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 3-13-12. Signature of registrant: Robert Stanfield. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 13, 2012 by Lisa Woods, Deputy, Expires 3- 13-2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002104-00 The name of the business (es): Venture Investment Properties Located at: 755 Rutherford Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Mailing: 755 Rutherford Circle, Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alfred E. Valverde, 755 Rutherford Circle, Brentwood CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/26/12. Signature of registrant: Alfred E. Valverde.

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

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: March 15, 2012 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: YA LING LIANG, XIANG YANG WU, EMILY YAPING ZHEN The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 8610 BRENTWOOD BLVD STE G BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-5657 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41 - OnSale Beer And Wine - Eating Place Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date(s): April 6, 2012 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER: Jie Zhu / Jie Yang SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jie Zhu / Jie Yang FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0344 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Yifeng Zhu to Proposed Name: Roland Yifeng Zhu THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must ap-

pear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/15/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 3/6/12 LS Brady, Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002078-00 The name of the business (es): Cal Foods Service Located at: 235 Continente Ave. In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Aaron and Corrine Dixon. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/23/12.

Signature of registrant: Aaron Dixon.

This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 23, 2012 by Karla Ruiz, Deputy, Expires 3/23/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001820-00 The name of the business (es): Cake & Frosting Located at: 858 Blossom Court, In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Karetha Haith, 858 Blossom 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: Karetha Haith. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 14, 2012 by Lisa Woods, Deputy, Expires 3/14/2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001256-00 The name of the business (es): Chayo’s Beauty Salon Located at: 3569 Main St., In: Oakley, CA, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Maria Del Rosario Duarte Cerda 3955 Wels Rd, #6, 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 12-7-12.

Signature of registrant: Maria Del Rosario Duarte Cerda. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 23, 2012

by Karla Ruiz, Deputy, Expires 2/23/2017.

Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

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

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

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001711-00 The name of the business (es): Beauty To You Located at: 1723 Freeport Ct., Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sheila Triolo, 1723 Freeport Ct., Oakley, CA 94561.

This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Sheila Triolo. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 09, 2012 by T. Ragsdale, Deputy, Expires 3/9/2017.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001852-00 The name of the business (es): Lowe Cost Wireless Located at: 4522 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sonya Lowe, 75 Escher Circle, Oakley, CA 94561.

This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Sonya Lowe. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 15, 2012 by Lisa Woods, Deputy, Expires 3/15/2017. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001736-00 The name of the business (es): DOGGIE DEPOT Located at: 1300 Central Blvd Ste E, In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Randae Bither, 5520 Arcadia Cir, 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 10/1983. Signature of registrant: Randae Bither.

This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 12, 2012 by Elizabeth Gutierrez, Deputy, Expires 3/12/2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001893-00 The name of the business (es): Aqua Clear Pool Service Located at: 1605 Dawnview Dr. In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael William Sala, 1605 Dawnview Dr., Brentwood, CA 94513.

This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3-19-12. Signature of registrant: Michael Sala. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 19, 2012

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002031-00 The name of the business (es): Leave Enterprises Located at: 81 Carol Lane #109 In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Linda Sue Peete, 81 Carol Lane, #109, Oakley, 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: Linda Sue Peete. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 22, 2012 by Joseph Barton, Deputy, Expires 3/22/2017. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001165-00 The name of the business (es): A Plus Fulfillment Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Road, Ste. C-1, #203, In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rajesh Gupta, 2349 Blue Ridge 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: Rajesh Gupta. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 21, 2012,

by C. Garcia, Deputy, Expires 2/21/2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001472-00 The name of the business (es): Fresh Interiors Located at: 432 Iron Club Dr. In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Debra Lynn Lyons 432 Iron Club Dr., Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Debra Lyons. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 01, 2012 by Karla Ruiz, Deputy, Expires 3/1/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: March 16, 23, 30, and April 6, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001587-00 The name of the business (es): My PURSEnalities Located at: 1676 Albani Place In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Core Competencies, Inc. 2950 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. This business is conducted by: a California Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on. Signature of registrant: Juanita Carlisle, Secretary. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 06, 2012 by J. Odegaard, Deputy, Expires 3/6/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700 21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on April 20, 2012 at

11:45 A.M. Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, appliances, art work, power tools, stainless steel BBQ, computer and stereo equipment, ladders, telescope, billiard/ pool cue and or other general household and small business items located at: ACORN SELF STORAGE LLC, 5205 RAILROAD AVE., PITTSBURG, CA 94565 (925) 432-3200.

NAME 1. Telara Caves 2. Timothy Coleman 3. Gerado Esquivel 4. Emily George 5. Chana Hughes 6. Eric LaFrades 7. Chaleen Leslie 8. Geraldine Mallari 9. Kim Simons 10. Rhea K. Stein 11. Nicolas Velasquez Dates Published: 04/06/12 and 04/13/12 J. Michael’s Auctions, Bond # 183- 6232 (916) 776-4202 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 6 and April 13, 2012.

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): TREVOR SANFORD, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 1/22/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0012167-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/16/2012 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520, in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $422,253.40 The purported property address is: 1504 THISTLE COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 035- 701-015-6 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2891 or Login to: www.auction. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-11- 488290-AB IDSPub #0023393 3/23/2012 3/30/2012 4/6/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 23, 30, and April 6, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ofelia Doris Contreras SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ofelia Doris Contreras FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0336 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Andre Floyd Ochoa Contreras to Proposed Name: Andre Floyd Contreras THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/17/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Notice to biological father is waived by order of the court. Date: 3/19/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro Tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001734-00 The name of the business (es): Preciosas Fashion Located at: 3940 E. Larkspur Dr., Antioch, CA 94531, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gilberto Camacho & Elidia Y Camacho, 3940 E. Larkspur Dr., Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Gilberto Camacho and Elidia Camacho. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 12, 2012 by T. Ragsdale, Deputy, Expires 3/12/2017. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001307-00 The name of the business (es): Black Diamond Theatre Company Located at: 625 Countryside Court In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Mailing: 625 Countryside Ct., Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Bart C. Schneider and Patricia L. Schneider, 625 Countryside Ct., 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 2/17/2006. Signature of registrant: Patricia Schneider.

This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 24, 2012 by Karla Ruiz, Deputy, Expires 2/24/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001498-00 The name of the business (es): 1.) Baja Family Outreach, 2.) New Life Dream Center, 3.) New Life Restorations Located at: 161 Sand Creek Rd, Suite A, In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Delta Family Bible Church, 161 Sand Creek Rd, Suite A, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Kelly Estes, Church Secretary, Corp. Secretary. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 01, 2012 by Jose Gonzalez, Deputy, Expires 03/01/2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001550-00 The name of the business (es): EC Press, East County Guide, eastcountyguide. com, ecpress.com, eastcountypress. net Located at: 248 Oak Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brentwood Press & Publishing Company, 248 Oak St., 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 . Signature of registrant: James Chamoures, President. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 05, 2012 by Lisa Woods, Deputy, Expires 3-5-2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, and April 6, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001735-00 The name of the business (es): DOGGIE UP Located at: 1300 Central Blvd Ste E, In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 1645, Discovery Bay, CA 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mike Knabe 5520 Arcadia Cir, 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 March 11, 2012. Signature of registrant: Mike Knabe. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 12, 2012 by J. Odegaard, Deputy, Expires 3/12/2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

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

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

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on 04/20/12 @ 10am Personal property including but not limited to: outdoor chairs, china cabinets, art work, bedroom sets, large outdoor B.B.Q Grill, re-built engine, ammo re-loader, office equipment, big screen TV, stereo equipment, sofas, chairs, patio furniture, bicycles, landscape equipment, &/or other general household & small business items located at: ACORN II SELF STORAGE LLC, 6900 LONE TREE WAY, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 (925) 240-5000 Name 1. AARON HARTY 2. ADAN GARCIA 3. JAMES HAWKINS 4. AUDREY DIXON 5. HEATHER KIRKBRIDE 6. KRISTINE P. ZOBEL 7. LORI SHEPPARD 8. MICHAEL COLGIN 9. RONDA QUICK 10. ANN LOPEZ 11.SHAWN FULLER Dates Published: 04/06/2012 and 04/13/2012 J. Michael’s Auctions, Bond #183- 62-32 (916)776-4202 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 6, April 13, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-488290-AB Order No.: 6340498 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/10/2008.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied,

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-10-410494-RM Order No.: 100751712-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/25/2007. 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 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): KEVIN WOODS AND, LOUISA P WOODS, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 6/1/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0159593-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/13/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $498,451.05 The purported property address is: 4787 MILLS DR, BRENTWOOD CA, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 010-360- 040-9 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.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

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

TS No.: CA-10- 410494-RM IDSPub #0023099 3/23/2012 3/30/2012 4/6/2012 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

4/30/2012 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520, in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $174,412.98 The purported property address is: 3006 CAREY LN, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 010-360- 061-5 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

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

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

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

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-11-447710- EV IDSPub #0024556 4/6/2012 4/13/2012 4/20/2012 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JERRY BRUNSON AND DEBRA BRUNSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 9/8/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0284739-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/20/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $383,445.23 The purported property address is: 4144 MEADOW LAKE STREET, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 052-293008 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-11- 482079-LL IDSPub #0023666 3/30/2012 4/6/2012 4/13/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, and 13, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-485184-LL Order No.: 110569775-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/18/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JERRY DELLINGER AND TERESA DELLINGER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 2/12/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0029663- 00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/20/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $226,736.86 The purported property address is: 517 MONTANA ST, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 013-370- 019-5 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line:

714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-11-485184- LL IDSPub #0023568 3/30/2012 4/6/2012 4/13/2012 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-485694-AB Order No.: 6275895 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/29/2003.

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

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JAIME A. ZUNIGA, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 8/6/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0384041-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/16/2012 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520, in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $265,335.38 The purported property address is: 2109 L STREET, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 067-333- 077-5 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2891 or Login to: www.auction. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-11- 485694-AB IDSPub #0023387 3/23/2012 3/30/2012 4/6/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: March 23, 30, and April 6, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Danielle Marie Escobar SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Danielle Escobar FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0407 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Danielle Escobar filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Katelynn Marie Escobar to Proposed Name: Katelynn Marie Gee 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 peti-

tion for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 5/14/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Notice to father named on birth certificate is waived by order of the court. Minor must attend the hearing to consent to the name change. Date: 3/13/12 Steven Austin, Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

follows: Present Name: Briana Rose Campbell-Stanko to Proposed Name: Briana Rose Campbell THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/21/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Notice to biological father is waived by order of the court. Date: 3/22/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro Tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jennifer Williams SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jennifer Williams FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0392 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jennifer Williams filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Sheronn Leslie Pitre Jr. to Proposed Name: Sheronn James Williams 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/15/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. The minor’s birth certificate shall be brought to the hearing. Biological father must be personally served with the Order to Show Cause. Date: 3/12/12 Steven Austin, Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-487707-LL Order No.: 110588603-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/12/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): IVY XIAO CHEN Recorded: 12/23/2008 as Instrument No. 2008- 0273608-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/20/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $374,747.37 The purported property address is: 4044 BARN HOLLOW WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 089- 580-012-6 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee,

and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-11-487707- LL IDSPub #0023704 3/30/2012 4/6/2012 4/13/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: March 30, April 6 and 13, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Danielle Marie Escobar SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Danielle Marie Escobar FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0390 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Danielle Marie Escobar to Proposed Name: Danielle Marie Gee THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

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

Date: 5/14/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 3/12/12 Steven Austin, Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-447710-EV Order No.: 110261211-CA-LPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/6/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): TERESA ANN PARKER AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 6/17/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0283022-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-482079-LL Order No.: 1020644 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 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-487187-TC Order No.: 110585000-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/1/2006. 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): STANLEY WATKINS JR, AND, KELLI WATKINS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 11/14/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0364243-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/16/2012 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520, in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $328,987.47 The purported property address is: 2121 DOGWOOD WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 074- 421-023-8 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.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2891 or Login to: www.auction. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-11-487187- TC IDSPub #0023326 3/23/2012 3/30/2012 4/6/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Campbell, Christie SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Campbell, Christie FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0417 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Christie Campbell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Matthew Wong SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Matthew Wong FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0431 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Matthew Wong filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Aiden Matthew Caspillo to Proposed Name: Aiden Matthew Caspillo Wong THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/18/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 3/16/12 Steven Austin, Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001326-00 The name of the business (es): Nicholl Construction Located at: 2396 Newport Place South, In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Aaron Allan Nicholl, 2396 Newport Place South, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/94. Signature of registrant: Aaron Allan Nicholl. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: FEB 24, 2012 by Karla Ruiz, Deputy, Expires 2/24/2017. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 2011-100139 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/28/2007 AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BELOW (THE “DEED OF TRUST”). UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 4/13/2012 at 10:00 AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California 94553, Beacon Default Management, Inc., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain DEED OF TRUST AND SECURITY AGREEMENT executed by ASPEN LOVERIDGE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as grantor, recorded on 6/29/2007, as Instrument No. 20070189003- 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 made payable to Beacon Default Management, Inc. (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: All that certain real property situated in the County of CONTRA COSTA, State of California, described as follows: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF EAST LELAND ROAD AND LOVE RIDGE ROAD; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE OF LOVERIDGE ROAD 290.00 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID CENTERLINE AT RIGHT ANGLES WESTERLY 50.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF LOVERIDGE ROAD 431.79 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID WESTERLY LINE AT RIGHT ANGLES WESTERLY 72.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTHERLY 20.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES WESTERLY 571.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES NORTHERLY 411.79 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES EASTERLY 643.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. TAX PARCEL NO: 088-230-021-3 and 088-230-023-9 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other comment designation of the above described property is purported to be 500 LOVEREDGE CBRCLE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 & VACANT LAND, PITTSBURG, CA. Directions to the property may be obtained pursuant to a written request submitted within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice to the beneficiary, in care of the Trustee at the address listed below. 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 this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $13,833,521.34. The present beneficiary under the Deed of Trust has elected to conduct a unified foreclosure sale pursuant to the provisions of California Commercial Code Section 9604(a)(1)(B) and to include in the nonjudicial foreclosure of the estate described in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale all of the personal property and fixtures described in All right, title, interest and estate of Aspen Loveridge, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company as Grantor (“Grantor”), now owned, previously owned, or hereafter acquired in and to the following property, rights, interests and estates (collectively, the “Property”): (A) All structures, buildings and improvements of every kind and description now or at any time hereafter located or placed on that certain real property situated in the County of Contra Costa, State of California, more particularly described on Exhibit A to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale to which this Exhibit B is attached (the “Land”), (collectively, the “Improvements”); (B) All easements, rights of way, strips and gores of land, vaults, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, and other emblements now or hereafter located on the Land or under or above the same or any part or parcel thereof, and all estates, rights, titles, interests, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances, reversions and remainders whatsoever, in any way belonging, relating or appertaining to the Property or any part thereof, or which hereafter shall in any way belong, relate or be appurtenant thereto, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by Grantor; (C) All furniture, furnishings, fixtures, goods, equipment, inventory or personal property owned by Grantor and now or hereafter located on, attached to or used in or about the Improvements, including, but not limited to, all machines, engines, boilers, dynamos, elevators, stokers, tanks, cabinets, awnings, screens, shades, blinds, carpets, draperies, lawn mowers, and all appliances, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, lighting, ventilating, refrigerating, disposal and incinerating equipment, and all fixtures and appurtenances thereto, and such other goods and chattels and personal property owned by Grantor as are now or hereafter used or furnished in operating the Improvements, or the activities conducted therein, and all building materials and equipment here-

after situated on or about the Land or Improvements, and all warranties and guaranties relating thereto, and all additions thereto and substitutions and replacements therefor (exclusive of any of the foregoing owned or leased by tenants of space in the Improvements); (D) All water, water courses, ditches, wells, reservoirs and drains and all water, ditch, well, reservoir and drainage rights and powers which are appurtenant to, located on, under or above or used in connection with the Land or the Improvements, or any part thereof, together (i) with all utilities, utility lines, utility commitments, utility capacity, capital recovery charges, impact fees and other fees paid in connection with same, (ii) reimbursements or other rights pertaining to utility or utility services provided to the Land and/or Improvements and (iii) the present or future use or availability of waste water capacity, or other utility facilities to the extent same pertain to or benefit the Land and/or Improvements, including, without limitation, all reservations of or commitments or letters covering any such use in the future, whether now existing or hereafter created or acquired; (E) All minerals, crops, timber, trees, shrubs, flowers and landscaping features now or hereafter located on, under or above the Land; (F) All leases, licenses, tenancies, concessions and occupancy agreements of the Land or the Improvements now or hereafter entered into and all rents, royalties, issues, profits, bonus money, revenue, income, rights and other benefits of the Land or the Improvements, or the fixtures or equipment located thereon, now or hereafter arising from the use or enjoyment of all or any portion thereof or from any present or future lease (including, without limitation, oil, gas and mineral leases), license, tenancy, concession, occupancy agreement or other agreement pertaining thereto or arising from any of the Contracts (as hereinafter defined) or any of the General Intangibles (as hereinafter defined) and all cash or securities that secure performance by the tenants, lessees or licensees, as applicable, of their obligations under any such leases, licenses, concessions or occupancy agreements, whether said cash or securities are to be held until the expiration of the terms of said leases, licenses, concessions or occupancy agreements or applied to one or more of the installments of rent coming due prior to the expiration of said terms; (G) All contracts and agreements now or hereafter entered into covering any part of the Land or the Improvements (collectively, the “Contracts”) and all revenue, income and other benefits thereof, including, without limitation, management agreements, service contracts, maintenance contracts, equipment leases, personal property leases and any contracts or documents relating to construction on any part of the Land or the Improvements (including plans, specifications, studies, drawings, surveys, tests, operating and other reports, bonds and governmental approvals) or to the management or operation of any part of the Land or the Improvements; (H) All present and future monetary deposits given to any public or private utility with respect to utility services furnished to any part of the Land or the Improvements; (I) All present and future funds, accounts, instruments (including, without limitation, promissory notes), investment property, letter of credit rights, letters of credit, money, supporting obligations’, accounts receivable, documents, causes of action, claims, general intangibles (including, without limitation, payment intangibles and software, trademarks, trade names, service marks and symbols now or hereafter used in connection with any part of the Land or the Improvements, all names by which the Land or the Improvements may be operated or known, all rights to carry on business under such names, and all rights, interest and privileges which Grantor has or may have as developer or declarant under any covenants, restrictions or declarations now or hereafter relating to the Land or the Improvements) and all notes or chattel paper (whether tangible or electronic) now or hereafter arising from or by virtue of any transactions related to the Land or the Improvements (collectively, the “General Intangibles”): (J) All water taps, sewer taps, certificates of occupancy, permits, special permits, uses, licenses, franchises, certificates, consents, approvals and other rights and privileges now or hereafter obtained in connection with the Land or the Improvements and all present and future warranties and guaranties relating to the Improvements or to any equipment, fixtures, furniture, furnishings, personal property or components of any of the foregoing now or hereafter located or installed on the Land or the Improvements; (K) All building materials, supplies and equipment now or hereafter placed on the Land or in the Improvements and all architectural renderings, models, drawings, plans, specifications, studies and data now or hereafter relating to the Land or the Improvements; (L) Any and all insurance policies or binders now or hereafter relating to the Property, including any unearned premiums thereon; (M) All proceeds, products, substitutions and accessions (including claims and demands therefor) of the conversion, voluntary or involuntary, of any of the foregoing into cash or liquidated claims, including, without limitation, proceeds of insurance and condemnation awards; and (N) All other or greater rights and interests of every nature in the Land or the Improvements and in

the possession or use thereof and income therefrom, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by Grantor. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the property described in this Exhibit B shall not include any escrows, reserves, impounds, deposits or other amounts held

by RFI Portofino LLC, a Delaware limited liability company or any servicer or other party on behalf of RFI Portofino LLC, a Delaware limited liability company relating to the Deed of Trust or the Land.

Nothing in this document shall be used to construe any of the items listed above to be personal property, as opposed to real property, if such items are otherwise classified as, or deemed to be, real property. The present beneficiary reserves the right to revoke its election as to some or all of said personal property and/or fixtures, or to add additional personal property and/or fixtures to the election herein expressed, at the present beneficiary’s sole election, from time to time and at any time until the consummation of the trustee’s sale to be conducted pursuant to the Deed of Trust and this Notice of Trustee’s Sale. The name, street address and telephone number of the Trustee are: Beacon Default Management, Inc., 15206 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 216, Sherman Oaks, California 91403, Telephone Number: (818) 501-9800. The sale contemplated by this Notice of Trustee’s Sale will be conducted by an agent of the Trustee. The name, street address and telephone number of the Trustee’s agent are: LPS Agency Sales and Posting, PO Box 16697, Irvine, CA 92623, Telephone Number: (714) 7302727. For further information regarding sale contemplated by this Notice of Trustee’s Sale, log on to www.lpsasap. com or call (714) 730-2727. Dated: 3/14/ Beacon Default Management, Inc., a California corporation, Trustee Beacon Default Management, Inc. 15206 Ventura Blvd., Suite 216 Sherman Oaks, California 91403 By: Erica Itskovich, Trustee Sale Officer A- 4217054 03/23/2012, 03/30/2012, 04/06/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 1351144-10 APN: 002-040-058-6TRA:60-005 REF: RUSYN, SHELLY UNINS Property Address: 480 COLETAS WAY, BYRON CA 94514 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED December 10, 2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On April 19, 2012, at 10:00am, CAL- WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded December 18, 2009, as Inst. No. 20090295845-00, in book XX, page XX, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: SHELLY A. RUSYN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 725 COURT STREET, (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET) MARTINEZ CALIFORNIA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 480 COLETAS WAY BYRON CA 94514 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $258,835.66. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the

lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714)730-2727, using the file number assigned to this case 135114410. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale FOR SALES INFORMATION: (714)730- 2727 CALWESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION 525 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 22004 EL CAJON CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 20, 2012 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION By: -- Authorized Signature A-4218978 03/30/2012, 04/06/2012, 04/13/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 035-480-008-8-01 TS No: CA09002537-11-1 TO No: 110219383-CALPI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 30, 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 April 24, 2012 at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, MTC FINANCIAL INC. dba TRUSTEE CORPS, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 10, 2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0172149- 00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by RICK S. SLATER, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MIT LENDING as Lender and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for Lender, its successors and/or assigns, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN 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: 370 HAZELNUT LANE , OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee- s Sale is estimated to be $210,072.26 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary- s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier- s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee- s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder- s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATE: March 13, 2012 TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA0900253711-1 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Rowena Paz, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsa-

sap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. A- 4216324 03/30/2012, 04/06/2012, 04/13/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 11-04979-3 CA Loan No. 0218726628 Title Order No. 110598405-CA-MAI APN 037-270-069-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 30, 2009.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 20, 2012, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on January 8, 2010, as Instrument No. 2010-000336500 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA, executed by: OSCAR G NAVARRO BELTRAN A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN 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: 1755 DELTA MEADOWS WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561-3140 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee- s Sale is estimated to be $180,157.89 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary- s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier- s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee- s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right.

The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. DATE: March 30, 2012 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 135 Main Street, Suite 1900 San Francisco, CA 94105 415-247-2450 Rosanna Chavez Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714.730.2727 A-4220187 03/30/2012, 04/06/2012, 04/13/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE APN: 037-440-059-6 TS No: CA09000008-11-1 TO No: 110001293-CALPI PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5009 TEIXEIRA WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED April 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, MTC FINANCIAL INC. dba TRUSTEE CORPS, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 8, 2007 as Instrument No. 20070135477-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by SALLY J OLSON AND, CRAIG R OLSON, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS , as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN 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: 5009 TEIXEIRA WAY,

OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee- s Sale is estimated to be $378,590.19 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary- s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier- s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee- s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder- s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATE: March 9, 2012 TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA0900000811-1 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Rowena Paz, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. A- 4215178 03/23/2012, 03/30/2012, 04/06/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: March 23, 30, and April 6, 2012.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (N˙mero del Caso): L 11-09403 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): BLASE ZAPCHENK AKA BLASE APCHENK AKA MAX ZAPCHENK, INDIVIDUALLY, AND DBA CASTLE GLEN PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE; AND DOES 1 TO 10 INCLUSIVE. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO EST’c1 DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): INVESTMENT RETRIEVERS, INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. °AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dÌas, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versiÛn. Lea la informaciÛn a continuaciÛn. Tiene 30 D’cdAS DE CALENDARIO despuÈs de que le entreguen esta citaciÛn y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefÛnica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y m·s informaciÛn en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede m·s cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentaciÛn, pida al secretario de la corte que le dÈ un formulario de exenciÛn de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta

su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podr· quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin m·s advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisiÛn a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniÈndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperaciÛn de $10,000 Û m·s de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesiÛn de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direcciÛn de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 COURT STREET, RM. 103, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direcciÛn y el n˙mero de telÈfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): JEFFREY FLETTERICK SBN 270847, LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY FLETTERICK, 4354 TOWN CENTER BLVD., Ste 114 #106, EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762. Telephone: (916) 933-8641, Facsimile: (916) 941-3913. DATE (Fecha): DEC 19, 2011 Clerk, by (Secretario): J. NAM, Dept (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served – as an individual defendant and as the person sued under the fictitious name of DBA Glen Preschool and Daycare.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Emily Horton SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Emily Horton FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0328 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Emily Horton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Brooke Lynn Ratliff to Proposed Name: Brooke Lynn Horton THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

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

Date: 5/10/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. For good cause, the court hereby dispenses with notice to the biological father, Anthony Ratliff. Date: 3/5/12 L.S. Brady, Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/29/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press 248 Oak Street Brentwood CA 94513 Date: 3/26/12 Judith A. Sanders, Pro Tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0114919 Title Order No. 110095324 Investor/Insurer No. 157827166 APN No. 034-360- 028-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/24/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by CRAIG R ANDERSON, AND HANNELORE C ANDERSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/24/2007 and recorded 4/30/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0125703-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/16/2012 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 403 PINENUT ST, 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 $498,686.81.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 01/08/2012 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. A-4214602 03/23/2012, 03/30/2012, 04/06/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

BONS, OTHER MINERALS AND MINERAL RIGHTS’’, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM BERTHA DEL MONTE, AS TRUSTEE TO FRANCISCO DAL PORTO, ET AL, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 19, 1950, BOOK 1635, PAGE 334, OFFICIAL RECORDS 2. 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, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM MARION JEANNE MICHELOTTI, TO HOFFMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, RECORDED JANUARY 23, 1981, BOOK 10178, PAGE 83, OFFICIAL RECORDS. 3 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 FROM THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM ROBERT A DAL PORTO, ET AL, TO HOFFMAN CONSTRUCTION CO, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, RECORDED DECEMBER 24, 1981, BOOK 10623, PAGE 710, OFFICIAL RECORDS.’’. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $505,977.99 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 602 BYNUM COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 037-331- 042 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: 03-28-2012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee BRENDA BATTEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2- 4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800- 892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com A- 4216211 03/30/2012, 04/06/2012, 04/13/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FWA- 115235 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/23/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.On April 20, 2012, 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 EDGAR G. GUTHREY IV AND EDITH E. GUTHREY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustors, recorded on 4/5/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0098697-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 035-640-028-3 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 1963 CYPRESS COURT , OAKLEY, CA 94561. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $478,435.79. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s)

to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone,

by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. Date: 3/15/12 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By: MARILEE HAKKINEN, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 5422550 Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http://www.rtrustee.com A- 4218857 03/30/2012, 04/06/2012, 04/13/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

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

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

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-11-481540- LL IDSPub #0024704 4/6/2012 4/13/2012 4/20/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

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

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-10- 405600-VF IDSPub #0024914 3/30/2012 4/6/2012 4/13/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

cur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

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

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. TS No.: CA-11- 479822-VF IDSPub #0024687 4/6/2012 4/13/2012 4/20/2012 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: April 6, 13, 20, 2012.

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

Analisse Maria Matute and 2.) Julia Carina Elise Sophia Matute to Proposed Names: 1.) Analisse Maria Iniguez and 2.) Julia Carina Elise Sophia Iniguez THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

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

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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0136514 Title Order No. 110116153 Investor/Insurer No. 103834442 APN No. 037-293- 002-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/08/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MERVYN G. GOULARTE, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 07/08/2005 and recorded 7/15/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0260465-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/16/2012 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1830 CONCANNON DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown

herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $415,296.66. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/19/2012 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. A-4214601 03/23/2012, 03/30/2012, 04/06/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0143235 Title Order No. 11-0126825 Investor/Insurer No. 1704944161 APN No. 037- 500-003-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/31/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by IRA WINSTON, A SINGLE WOMAN AND ROBIN WINSTON, A SINGLE WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 08/31/2007 and recorded 9/7/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0254014- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/16/2012 at 9:00AM, Hilton Concord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 145 WARHOL WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $386,083.34. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 03/22/2012 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# FNMA4193596 03/23/2012, 03/30/2012, 04/06/2012 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0001622-00 The name of the business (es): J&S Home Theater Installation Located at: 1035 Chianti Way In: Oakley, CA 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nathan T. Jackson, 1275 Central Blvd., Brentwood, CA 94513 and Matt Sunner, 1035 Chianti Way, Oakley, CA 94561. 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: Nathan Jackson. This statement was filed with Stephen L. Weir, County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: MAR 07, 2012 by T. Ragsdale, Deputy, Expires 3/7/2017. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 432212CA Loan No. 1024240974 Title Order No. 602123186YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12-222006. 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 04-20- 2012 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 01-03-2007, Book , Page , Instrument 2007-000104100, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: CORY J FLIES, A SINGLE MAN, SCHAUN L ELLIS, 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 42, AS DESIGNATED ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7193 RECORDED FEBRUARY 21, 1989 IN BOOK 330 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 28, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OFFICIAL RECORDS EXCEPTING THEREFROM 1. THE UNDIVIDED 1/3 INTEREST IN ‘’ALL OIL, GAS, PETROLEUM OR OTHER HYDROCAR-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-11-481540-LL Order No.: 110539432-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/20/2005. 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): GERALD HARLAN AND ANGIE HARLAN, HUSBAND & WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 8/1/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0285103-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/30/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $267,506.99 The purported property address is: 4853 HIGHLANDS WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 056- 031-012-0 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-11- 481540-LL .

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-10-405600-VF Order No.: 648698 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/13/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ETEMADUDIN AHMADZAI AN UNMARRIED MAN AND SAIFUDIN AHMADZAI A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 8/20/2008 as Instrument No. 2008- 0186313-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/20/2012 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $359,552.82 The purported property address is: 2428 COVELITE WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 053- 700017 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-10- 405600-VF .

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address

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

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): DAVID TUNELL Recorded: 6/16/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0280322-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 4/30/2012 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520, in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $270,021.65 The purported property address is: 1610 MONTEREY DR, ANTIOCH, CA 94509-0000 Assessor’s Parcel No. 076-165-012-6 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

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

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Yogurt Island reopens in Oakley Oakley residents Kelley and Luke Ellison recently reopened the doors to Yogurt Island, an Oakley community icon.

When the Ellisons learned of the opportunity to purchase the business, they decided to take a chance and revitalize the establishment. From the beginning, Kelley had a vision for what she wanted Yogurt Island to be: a family-friendly and welcoming place for folks to enjoy their favorite frozen yogurt.

“When you meet Kelley, you meet someone who has a true passion for the City of Oakley and who has a lot of energy and ideas,” said Oakley Economic Coordinator Cecelia NicholsFritzler.

Armed with ideas, Kelley and

Luke redecorated the space with colorful tables, brightly painted walls and new window décor. Customers are treated to an island-inspired environment that is charming and fun.

Yogurt Island serves frozen yogurt – including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and seasonal fruit-flavored yogurt – made fresh daily.

The Ellisons also envision their business as a community partner with area schools and sports leagues.

Located at 3100 Main St., Suite 282, Yogurt Island is open daily from 2 to 9 p.m. Summer hours, which go into effect May 1, are noon to 9 p.m.

For more information, call 925-6251610.

– Contributed by the City of Oakley

Eissner Financial in Brentwood has announced its support for the Chemo Caps for Kids initiative sponsored by Commonwealth Cares Fund Inc., the 501(c)(3) charity founded by Eissner Financial’s broker/dealer, Commonwealth Financial Network. Chemo Caps for Kids provides hand-knit hats to children undergoing cancer treatment.

“In 2010, Chemo Caps for Kids donated more than 250 hats to hospitals in both Boston and San Diego,” said Wayne Bloom, CEO of Commonwealth Financial Network.

“After seeing the impact we made on the little heads – and hearts – of these kids, not to mention on our own, we’re excited to spread the word, broaden our efforts and set our sights even further.”

Chemo Caps for Kids has set a goal of donating 1,000 hats in 2012.

Eissner Financial is actively participating in the creation of these caps and invites its community to join the effort. Details on the initiative, recommendations, and knitting how-tos can be found on Eissner Financial’s website, www.eissnerfinancial.com. Click on Charity under the Information tab on the left side of the screen.

Finished hats may be sent directly to Eissner Financial, Attn: Gregory J Eissner, One Thousand Hats, Thousands of Moments, 100 Cortona Way, Suite 120, Brentwood, CA 94513.

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contributions of time, talent and financial support to a wide range of philanthropic efforts aimed at reliving human suffering, promoting social and economic growth, and sustaining and protecting our planet’s resources. All operating and administrative expenses for Commonwealth Cares are borne by Commonwealth. All contributions go directly to those in need.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0102742 Title Order No. 110083807 Investor/Insurer No. 148092685 APN No. 033-233- 003-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/23/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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 JUAN CARLOS GONZALEZ, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 01/23/2007 and recorded 2/1/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0031299-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 04/23/2012 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 21 LOZOYA 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 $941,242.29. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/28/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A- 4220583 03/30/2012, 04/06/2012, 04/13/2012 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: March 30, April 6, 13, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0002178-00 The name of the business (es): Trinity Gunsmithing Located at: 5160 Pioneer Way, In: Antioch, CA 94531 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christopher O’Connor, 5160 Pioneer Way, Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/28/2012.

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

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

at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 110 Terra Lane Pacheco CA 94553 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $569,808.69. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary un-

der said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: March 06, 2012. (R-406514 03/23/12, 03/30/12, 04/06/12) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates; March 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

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

Date: 5/11/12 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 60 Room: 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 3/6/12 L.S. Brady, Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 2012.

actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: April 24, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: 14. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: David W. Holochuck Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: March 30, April 6, April 13, 2012.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1346165-15 APN: 125- 074-011-3 TRA: 79010 LOAN NO: Xxxxx6207 REF: Smith, Diana IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED April 03, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 12, 2012, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded April 12, 2007, as Inst. No. 20070107047-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Diana E. Smith, An Unmarried Woman, will sell

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Silar Ethan Colton SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Silar Ethan Colton FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N12-0373 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Silar Ethan Colton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Silar Ethan Colton to Proposed Name: Bradley Wayne Huffman THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Brian Lee Sigg CASE NUMBER P1200321 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Estate of Brian Lee Sigg A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Patricia Garcia in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA The Petition for Probate requests that: Patricia Garcia be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

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FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCH LOGS

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

BRENTWOOD March 8, 9:58 p.m. On East County Club Drive at Putter Drive, and on Brentwood Boulevard at Pine Street, subjects stopped for a vehicle code violation were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. One was arrested and released on a Promise To Appear; the other was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

March 8, 10:40 p.m. On Lone Tree Way, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

March 9, 12:35 a.m. A subject contacted on Second Street at Pine Street was found in possession of a fixed-blade knife. He was arrested and released to a parent.

March 9, 8:28 a.m. On Central Boulevard at Minnesota Avenue, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was cited for driving on a suspended license.

March 9, 12:54 p.m. A two-vehicle rear-end collision occurred on Balfour Road at Brentwood Boulevard.

March 9, 1:23 p.m. On Village Drive, a subject caught violating a protective order was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

March 9, 4:30 p.m. On Shady Willow Lane, a subject violated a court order by not appearing at a child custody exchange.

March 9, 8:27 p.m. On First Street at Elm Street, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be intoxicated in violation of the terms of his probation. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

March 9, 11:54 p.m. An unidentified person stole a vehicle parked on Lone Tree Way. March 10, 1:30 a.m. A subject involved in a physical altercation on Sand Creek Road was found to be intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

March 10, 1:40 p.m. A stolen vehicle was recovered on Keepsake Way at Europena Drive.

March 11, 1:35 p.m. A resident of Chestnut Street found a bicycle in her front yard.

logs March 11, 2 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard, a subject reported that an unidentified person had been making harassing telephone calls to him.

March 11, 3:02 p.m. A driver who struck a vehicle on Sunset Road and fled the scene without exchanging information was apprehended, arrested and released on a Juvenile Affidavit.

March 11, 3:48 p.m. An unidentified person used a credit card stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked on Pristine Way. March 11, 8:41 p.m. On Rossano Street, a woman observed enter her unlocked car and steal personal property.

March 11, 10:38 p.m. A subject contacted on First Street at Chestnut Street was found to be intoxicated behind the steering wheel of his vehicle. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

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

ANTIOCH March 12 – An unidentified person kicked in the back door of a residence on the 1000 block of Searsport Court.

March 13 – A resident reported hearing a woman’s screams coming from a vehicle parked on Countrywood Drive at Tregallas Road.

March 13 – A subject was seen sitting at the bottom of the off-ramp at Drake and G streets. Blood was also seen on the roadway.

March 13 – An unidentified person forcibly entered a residence on the 4500 block of Le Conte Circle and stole tools and two bicycles.

March 13 – An unidentified person broke in through the back door of a residence on the 2500 block of Cambridge Drive and stole a TV and printer.

March 14 – An unidentified person entered a residence on the 5100 block of Hereford Court through the dog door. Nothing appeared to have been stolen.

March 15 – A resident reported being robbed at gunpoint on the 4300 block of Hillcrest Avenue.

March 15 – A resident of the 5000 block of Sundance Way interrupted a subject breaking through her side garage door. The subject fled the scene in a vehicle.

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An unidentified person entered a residence on the 5100 block of Hereford Court through the dog door. Nothing appeared to have been stolen.

March 14 in Antioch March 16 – A resident of the 4900 block of Pinehaven Way returned home after being gone for a week and found his back door open, his garage door open and broken, and his TV stolen.

March 16 – An unidentified person entered a residence on the 3400 block of Serpentine Drive through the dog door and stole a video game system, a computer tablet and jewelry.

March 16 – A residence on the 4900 block of Westwood Way was ransacked by an unidentified person who entered through the garage door.

March 17 – A contractor entered a house under construction on the 5500 block of Sunview Way and found the front door open, and two refrigerators and wine cooler stolen.

March 18 – A woman reported that she had been stabbed in the leg at a business on the 5600 block of Lone Tree Way. March 23, 1:54 p.m. Officers of the Antioch Police Department responded to the report of shots fired in the area of Antioch High School at 700 W. 18th St. Upon arrival, officers learned that the shooting had occurred on the 500 block of West 16th St. Due to the proximity of the incident to the school and unknown location of the shooter, restricted access procedures were initiated at the school.

When it was discovered that the shooter had fled the scene in a vehicle in the opposite direction of the school, the school district was notified and the restricted access procedure was lifted. There is no indication that any students were involved in the incident. There were no reported injuries, although a window at the school was broken. The case is under investigation. Those with information regarding this case should call the Antioch Police Department at 925-778-2441.

OAKLEY March 12 – On the 200 block of Spindrift Court, a subject was arrested for selling dangerous drugs.

March 12 – On the 4700 block of Duarte Avenue, a subject was arrested for domestic battery.

March 12 – A subject was observed brandishing a weapon on the 1000 block of Chianti Way. March 12 – On Montevino Way at Oakley Road, a subject was cited for driving without a license.

March 12 – Identity theft was reported on the 100 block of Heritage Court.

March 13 – Vandalism was reported on Empire Avenue at Laurel Road.

March 13 – A subject interfered with a public officer on the 1000 block of Neroly Road.

March 13 – A residence on the 100 block of Courtland Court was burglarized.

March 13 – Grand theft was reported on the 200 block of Douglas Road.

March 13 – On East Cypress Road at Frank Hengel Way, a subject was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs.

March 13 – An adult was reported missing from the 100 block of Delta Road.

March 13 – A juvenile runaway was reported on the 400 block of Hill Avenue.

March 13 – Vehicle accidents with property damage occurred on the 4900 block of Empire Avenue, on Almondtree Circle at Beechnut Lane, and on Brown Road at Lavender Way. March 14 – A vehicle parked on Laurel Road at Main Street was identified as abandoned.

March 14 – On the 1000 block of Main Street, a subject was arrested for receiving stolen property.

March 14 – Fraud was reported on the 4300 block of Sequoia Drive.

March 15 – On the 100 block of Vela Circle, a subject was arrested for domestic violence.

March 16 – On Bridgehead Road at Main Street and on Laurel Road at Mercedes Lane, subjects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

March 16 – Vehicles were stolen on the 1500 block of Fontes Way and the 5500 block of Main Street.

March 16 – On the 4800 block of Frank Hengel Way, a subject was arrested for possession of a weapon on school grounds.

March 17 – A court-order violation was reported on the 3200 block of Main Street.

March 17 – Arrest warrants were served on the 200 block of West Ruby Avenue, on the 100 block of Douglas Road, and on Bridgehead Road at Main Street.

March 18 – On the 100 block of Kearsti Court, a subject was arrested for creating a domestic disturbance.

March 18 – On Empire Avenue at Truman Lane, a subject was arrested for being under the influence of drugs.

APRIL 6, 2012

Calendar LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

Events

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

Elementary School multi-purpose room, 1141 Laurel Road in Oakley. For more information, call 925-217-2255 or visit www.deltasquares.com.

Friday, April 6 Zumba

Thursday, April 12 Spring Boutique

Saturday, April 7 Brentwood Farmers’ Market

Open House

Veterans Hall, 757 First St. in Brentwood, hosts a Zumba fundraiser at 7 p.m. Admission is $10.

Proceeds benefit the Veterans Hall general fund for maintenance, utilities and operating expenses.

For more information, call 925-513-7152.

The Brentwood Farmers’ Market runs from 8 a.m.noon on First Street. The market is open rain or shine. For more information, visit www.pcfma.com.

Community Cleanup

The Antioch Neighborhood Cleanup Program takes on Hillcrest Park, 1300 Larkspur Way, from 9-11 a.m. Volunteers will receive instructions and equipment. The targeted areas are within walking distance.

Pancake Breakfast

Brentwood VFW Post 10789 hosts a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 9 a.m.-noon at Veterans Hall, 757 First St. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. For more information, call 925-516-0575.

Project Linus

The nonprofit Project Linus, which makes blankets for children in need, meets from 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. at the Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road in Discovery Bay. Bring your sewing machine, scissors, thread and needles. For more information, call 510-459-7457.

Monday, April 9 Delta Quilters

The Delta Quilters meet at 6:30 p.m. in Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane in Brentwood. For more information, e-mail info@ deltaquilters.org.

Tuesday, April 10 Gin Rummy Club

The Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane, hosts gin rummy card games from 1-4 p.m. The game fee is $1 for Senior Club members; $2 for non-members. A Senior Activity Card is required. For more information, call 925-626-7383.

Fashion Show

East Contra Costa Republican Women Federated holds a fashion show fundraiser at 1 p.m. at Hannah Nicole Winery, 6700 Balfour Road in Brentwood. Tickets ($30) include wine, desserts and shopping opportunities. For more information, call 925-634-5404.

Operation Creekside

Operation Creekside meets at 7 p.m. at 390 West Country Club Drive, Unit C in Brentwood to assemble care packages for our troops. For more information, call 925-260-5423 or e-mail info@ operationcreekside.org.

Villa Piano Trio

The Villa Piano Trio performs at 7 p.m. in Summerset Orchards Lodge, 770 Centennial Place in Brentwood. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door. Doors open at 6; seating begins at 6:30. For more information, call 925-513-2640.

Wednesday, April 11 Breast Cancer Support Group

Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, the Breast Cancer Support Group meets from 2-4 p.m. in the Fallman Education Center at Sutter Delta Medical Center, 3901 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, call 925-439-1846 or 925-757-7820.

Parents of Special-needs Kids

The Special Kids Foundation Parents Support Group – for the parents and caregivers of specialneeds children – meets at 7 p.m. in Mia’s Mexican Restaurant, 71 Sand Creek Road in Brentwood.

For more information, visit www.spkids.org.

Delta Squares Square Dance Club

Delta Squares meets from 7-9:30 p.m. in the Laurel

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Gehringer Elementary School, 100 Simoni Ranch Road in Oakley, hosts a spring boutique from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, call 925-625-7070.

Liberty High School, 850 Second St. in Brentwood, hosts an open house from 6-8:30 p.m. Parents and community members are invited to celebrate student achievements of the 2011-12 school year. For more information, call 925-634-3521, ext. 5202 or visit http:// libertyunion.schoolwires.net/liberty.

Dance Party

The Oakley Library, 1050 Neroly Road, hosts a dance party from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in celebration of National Library Week for preschoolers, toddlers and their parents. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support

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

Open Mic

Open Mic is held at 6:30 p.m. in Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill, 144 Oak St. in Brentwood. All short work – poetry, short story, nonfiction or any other creative work – is welcome. Participants are allowed five minutes to perform. For more information, call 925-634-6655.

Sign-ups Antioch Delta Skimmers

The Skimmers hold tryouts for participants 4-18 on Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Los Medanos College pool, 2700 East Leland Road in Pittsburg. Parents must accompany children and show proof of age when signing up. Bring a towel, swim cap and goggles. For more information, visit www.antiochdeltaskimmers.com.

Outdoor Bazaar

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

Big Wheel Races

Brentwood Parks and Recreation seeks participants for the inaugural Big Wheel Races at the Civic Center Parking Structure on Saturday, April 21 from 3-5 p.m. Registration for the youth races (5-17) is $15. The adult competition (18 and older) is $45. Register by April 13. For more information, call 925-516-5444.

Baggage Workshop

Antioch Church on The Rock, 50 Walton Lane, hosts a four-part series about ridding yourself of the weight of guilt, pain or a lingering sense of failure and checking your personal baggage for good. The sessions run April 15-May 6. For more information, call 925-757-4359 or visit www. antiochcotr.org.

DV Wolfpack Football and Cheer

Delta Valley Wolfpack Youth Football and Cheer holds walk-in registration April 14 and 28, and May 12 and 26 from noon-3 p.m. at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 3612 Lone Tree Way in Antioch.

For more information, call 925-754-8668 or visit www.deltavalleywolfpack.net.

Cheer and Dance

NorCal Youth Jaguars Cheer and Dance holds sign-ups April 14 from noon-2:30

p.m. at Round Table Pizza, 2190 Main St. in Oakley. Athletes 3-15 learn cheer, dance and hip hop. For more information, visit www. norcalyouthjaguarscheeranddance.com.

Antioch Youth Football and Cheer

Antioch Youth Football and Cheer holds sign-ups for kids 5-14 on Wednesdays, April 18, and May 2 and 30 from 7-9 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza, 3001 Delta Fair Blvd. in Antioch. The cost is $50. For more information, call 925-473-5150 or e-mail antiochyouthfb@yahoo.com.

Football and Cheer

Delta Patriots holds online registration for children 6-14 interested in football and cheer.

There are no tryouts or cuts, and everyone plays, regardless of experience level. For more information and to register, visit www.deltapatriots.com.

Flea Market

The Brentwood Lions Club is accepting applications for 14x14 spaces at its annual Spring Flea Market on Saturday, April 21 at Liberty High School, 850 Second St. Spaces ($30) will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a space, call 925-516-7798.

Football and Cheer Registration

East County Youth Football and Cheer holds earlybird sign-ups for the 2012 season on Sundays, April 22 and May 20 from 3-5 p.m. at Aladino’s Pizza, 2587 Main St. in Oakley. For more information, visit www.ecyflions.com.

Football and Cheer

The Oakley Raiders, a new youth football and cheer program, is looking for children 6-14 to participate in its inaugural season. The program promotes participants’ development while fostering the ideals of integrity, sportsmanship and commitment in a safe and fun competitive environment. For more information, visit www. oakleyraidersyouthfootballandcheer.com.

Hoops Unlimited

Oakley’s nonprofit basketball league Hoops Unlimited, for boys 12-13, has openings for serious players. Practice is held Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m. at O’Hara Park Middle School, 1100 O’Hara Ave. For more information, call 510-734-3492 or e-mail hoops_unlimited@yahoo.com.

Friendly Visitors Needed

Friendly Visitors is looking for caring and compassionate volunteers 18 and older to visit lonely seniors in their homes for one hour per week.

Share a cup of tea, watch a movie, play cards or take a walk together. For more information, visit www.mowsos.org or call 925-937-8311.

Hospice Volunteers Needed

Hospice of the East Bay is looking for motivated, committed residents who want to make a difference in the lives of hospice patients. To volunteer or for more information, call 925-887-5678 and ask for the Volunteer Department.

On the Horizon E-Waste Collection

The Antioch High School Senior All Night Party Committee holds an e-waste collection fundraiser Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the school, 700 W. 18th St. Bring computers, monitors, TVs, cell phones, printers, stereos and other electronics. Home pickup is available. For more information, e-mail antiochhighptsa@gmail.com or call 925-550-2275.

Art Show

The Gallery On Second, 741 Second St. in Brentwood, opens on Saturday, April 14 with an artists’ reception from 4-7 p.m. A division of the Brentwood Theater Company, the gallery exhibits the best of the visual arts from California and other American artists. For more information, e-mail galleryonsecond@sbcglobal.net.

Reverse Mortgages

Loan officer Rick San Vicente presents Reverse Mortgages for Seniors: How Do They Work? on Friday, April 20 at 10 a.m. at Liberty Adult School, 929 Second St. in Brentwood. Registration is $10.

For more information, visit www.ricksanvicente. com.

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Petitions from page 10B legislature to adopt laws to license and tax commercial marijuana sales. It would allow doctors to approve or recommend marijuana to patients, regardless of age. It would limit testing for marijuana for employment or insurance purposes.

And it would bar the state from aiding enforcement of federal marijuana laws.

According to the legislative analyst and director of finance, the fiscal impact on state and local government would be savings potentially in the low hundreds of millions of dollars annually to state and local governments on the costs of enforcing certain marijuana-related offenses, handling the related criminal cases in the court system and incarcerating and supervising certain marijuana offenders, plus potential net additional tax revenues in the low hundreds of millions of dollars annually related to the production and sale of marijuana.

The proponents for this measure, Michael Jolson and Berton Duzy, can be reached at hemp2012@me.com. No phone number was provided.

The Attorney General’s official title and summary for the second measure is as follows: MARIJUANA. REGULATION AND TAXATION OF MEDICAL USE INDUSTRY. REDUCED CRIMINAL PENALTIES. INITIATIVE STATUTE. The measure would establish a new government agency to regulate medical marijuana cultivation, manufacture, distribution, testing and sale. It would impose agency fees and a 2.5-percent tax on medical marijuana retail sales. It would allocate new revenues to agency administration, any remainder primarily to medical marijuana research and grants. It would pre-empt local regulation of medical marijuana, except for zoning of medical marijuana dispensaries. It would require one dispensary per 50,000 residents unless limited or banned by a local initiative. And it would bar state and local assistance to federal enforcement against medical marijuana. It would reduce criminal penalties for marijuana possession, cultivation, transport or sale.

According to the legislative analyst and director of finance, the fiscal impact on state and local government would be savings potentially up to several tens of millions of dollars annually to state and local governments from reductions in various criminal-justice costs related to enforcing marijuana crimes. It would increase state tax revenues in the low tens of millions of dollars annually from a new supplemental tax on medical marijuana sales, used for various regulatory, research, education and health care purposes generally related to medical marijuana. And it would save costs to regulate medical marijuana potentially in the tens of millions of dollars annually, offset by fees and/or taxes authorized by the measure.

The proponents for this measure, Don Duncan and Ron Lind, can be reached at 916456-0100.

IN QUEST OF THE REST Petitioners will also be collecting signatures for ballot initiatives related to: • AUTO INSURANCE • COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TAX • ENVIRONMENT • LEGISLATURE • POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS • UNIVERSITY TUITION • PENSION BENEFITS For information on these proposals, visit wwwthepress.net/2012 petitions.

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