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School district merger idea not popular

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer A round table meeting called last week

by Supervisor Mary Piepho to discuss the possible unification of East County’s five small school districts proved a non-starter, ending with the majority of superintendents and education board members in attendance opposing the idea of a merger.

Piepho, who said Brentwood School Superintendent Merrill Grant had reached out to her following discussions with county superintendents over a possible countywide sales tax measure for schools, hosted the April 26 meeting. Piepho said she was a neutral facilitator for the meeting, with no vested interest in the discussion. “If they (superintendents) are going to go out for a revenue measure, then they are going to have to consider financial efficiencies and decide if consolidation is one of them,” said Piepho. “I thought the meeting went well.”

The consolidation of school districts is often seen as a financial savings, a move that in this case would allow for the area’s five districts – Byron, Brentwood, Knightsen, Oakley and the Liberty Union High School District – to potentially benefit from employing just one superintendent and a shared array of district services.

Many of the superintendents and board members, however, said the administrative costs saved by consolidation might

not be as great as some would believe, and the potential loss of each district’s autonomy and community identity might be too high a price to pay.

“I’m not sure how or even if something like this would benefit us,” said Knightsen Superintendent Theresa Estrada. “Of course, I like the smaller environment here at Knightsen and I like the hands-on, small-community feel. I think you have to ask yourself what are you giving up and what is more important.”

Byron Union School Superintendent Ken Jacopetti said he too valued his district’s small community feel and individuality, but added that he might be open to future discussion, especially regarding shared district services.

The Oakley Union School District came out firmly against the merger, as did Brentwood’s school board. “My board is definitely not in favor of the consolidation,” said Grant. “And they were pretty vocal in that. I think it’s just a little too much for folks to bite off right now.”

“My only concern is for the students and staff of the Brentwood School District,” said Brentwood School Board Member Heather Partida. “And the more I look at the idea of consolidation, the more I’m convinced that it’s not in the best interests of the students and staff of Brentwood. I’m afraid that bringing a high school into the mix will take the focus away from our elementary students and shift it toward high

school exit exams or high school sports or myriad other issues that are currently not issues for our kids.”

Piepho, however, insisted that the meeting was not about consolidation, but collaboration. “I think some people were jumping to the consolidation conclusion and resisting it, and the meeting wasn’t about that,” said Piepho. “It was about working smarter, not harder, and looking for way to collaborate, and that maybe there are some services that can be shared.”

For many, the greater issue at the meeting was the perceived appropriateness of Piepho hosting a discussion on schools, a topic over which she has no official jurisdiction. While the meeting was posted on the Brentwood school district website as a public meeting, and three of Brentwood’s five school board members were in attendance – which under the rules of the Brown Act makes it a public meeting – Piepho asked a reporter to leave the meeting so that it would be possible to have “an honest and open dialogue.” In order to eliminate a quorum, Brentwood Board Member Emil Geddes volunteered to also leave, following a brief discussion with Grant and Piepho.

Jacopetti admitted he was surprised

by Piepho’s request that the reporter leave, adding that he saw no problem with having a representative of the media present.

“I think it would have been fine to have the media there,” said Jacopetti. “I

think it might have been an even better and more open meeting if someone was there reporting it.”

Partida agreed. “I was disappointed,” she said. “Every person around that table represented a public agency, and the majority of them were elected or were representing folks who were elected. I would have hoped the meeting was open to the public that we work for.”

Theresa Sidrian, business manager for the Knightsen school district, said she found the forum unusual. “Was this the correct venue?” said Sidrian. “I thought it was a strange way to go about it. The superintendents and the school boards should be the ones talking about this.”

To date, there are no plans to continue the consolidation conversation, although some school officials are of the opinion that future meetings on the topic should be handled within the education community.

“I guess I’m still mystified why a county supervisor would interject herself into a public school matter,” said Oakley Union School District Superintendent Rick Rogers. “In my opinion it would be equally inappropriate if the Oakley school board had a meeting to discuss how they could consolidate their (county) departments to be more efficient within the county. We have proper forums for this kind of discussion and we do that. This was not it.”

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Oakley Relay cruises past fundraising goal

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

After raising more than $72,000 at last year’s Oakley Relay For Life, organizers hoped to raise $82,000 this time around. It turns out that they needn’t have worried: More than 400 people participated in last weekend’s event, bringing in more than $110,000 to be donated to the American Cancer Society.

And they’re not finished.

“We still have until August to raise money,” said Jilda Fairhurst, Relay sponsorship coordinator. “We’ve exceeded our goal, but we’re not done. Relay is still happening in Oakley. We’re not stopping now.”

Fairhurst, a member of the Fishing For A Cure team, raised $3,600 for Relay, which took place at Freedom High School last weekend. And although she has raised the most funds so far, her entire team is even more inspired to keep going. The team has already garnered more than $11,000 – and Fairhurst wants to go for $15,000.

Event co-chair Cathleen Knight said this year’s Relay as a whole was bigger and better than ever. Since the event was better organized, participants were able to enjoy themselves even more and get into the Relay spirit. Knight began participating in Relay events to honor her uncle, who passed away after a short battle with cancer in 2004. She has chaired each of Oakley’s Relay events and said that while she Relays to honor her uncle’s memory, she Relays for everyone touched by

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A participant pauses to reflect on some of the luminarias honoring cancer patients during the Oakley Relay For Life event last weekend. So far, the effort has raised more than $110,000. cancer, hoping that through such community research and development, the American Cancer Society will find a cure one day,” Hylevents a cure will someday be discovered.

Relay Entertainment Coordinator Janet ton said. “Relay helps fund this research. This Hylton Relays for her sister, who survived research has so far saved my sister’s life. My non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and her father Dad and friend (who died of leukemia at age who died of lung cancer. While she didn’t 33) were not so fortunate. Those numbers participate on a team this year, being a part of need to improve.”

Relay For Life is the signature fundraisRelay is still important to her.

“I Relay because I believe that through ing event of the American Cancer Society.

It began in 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon in Tacoma, Wash., ran and walked around a track for 24 hours to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

His effort inspired others to create their own events, and now cities across the country host Relay events in which participants take turns walking the Relay track in an effort to show that cancer doesn’t sleep. Relayers are committed to supporting the cause until a cure is found, and year after year, supporters return to Relay, ready to reinforce their commitment to the cause.

While the 2011 Oakley Relay fundraising effort isn’t officially over until August, some Relay participants are ready to do the walk all over again.

“It was heartwarming to see so many people in our community come together for such an important cause,” said Anastasia Billings, member of team Kit & Caboodle and Delta Vista Middle School, which raised more than $2,800. “Although it was windy at first, it shaped up to be a beautiful day. The Survivor and Caregiver laps were inspiring, the Luminaria Lighting Ceremony was beautiful and the Fight Back messages were prominent.

Everyone had fun, and I’m already looking forward to making next year’s Relay an even bigger community event.”

To donate to Oakley Relay For Life, visit www.relayforlife.org/oakleyca. Brentwood Relay For Life is scheduled for June 11. Antioch’s event is scheduled for June 25.

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Residents Rave about IMAX

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer As buffed-up movie stars Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson tore through the streets of Rio in the new thriller “Fast Five,” East County residents and visitors watched in amazement as the action unfolded on a high-definition IMAX screen.

The screen, recently opened at Rave Motion Pictures at The Streets of Brentwood lifestyle center, made a spectacular Friday debut. According to Rave General Manager Joey Nardone, 1,100 moviegoers saw Friday’s screening of “Fast Five.”

Three of the six shows sold out – including the midnight opener.

“Fast Five: An IMAX Experience” is the fifth installment of the “Fast and the Furious” series, which involves fast cars and plenty of high-octane action. The crisp images of tight turns, chases, shootouts and hand-to-hand combat scenes drew a chorus of “oohs” and “aahs” from the crowd.

People lined up for tickets outside the theater near a display from Brentwoodbased auto parts store Extreme Motorsports, showing four exotic cars much like those that wreak havoc in the “Fast and the Furious” series.

“Brentwood and the surrounding towns have been buzzing about it for months,” Nardone said. “It’s like we’ve re-invented ourselves and we just opened again. It’s like a second grand opening.

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Heritage and Liberty high schools joined forces with Rave Motion Pictures Brentwood 14 + IMAX and the City of Brentwood to teach the next generation of recyclers the importance of conserving resources. Each school collected recyclable materials in a nine-day period and when all was said and done, the Liberty crew, above, won $2,500 for collecting 2,040 pounds of recyclables. for the first time just to see the IMAX.” Brentwood resident Clint Ojala was one of the many who came for the 7:45 p.m. show and was impressed with what he saw. Before Rave installed the screen at the Brentwood theater, the closest IMAX screen was located at the Regal Hacienda Crossings theater in Dublin.

Ojala said he usually goes to Dublin to see movies in IMAX, but loves that he can now get the up close and personal experience in his hometown. “It’s real nice; little Brentwood is growing up,” Ojala said. “It’s

pretty cool, really loud. It’s a lot better than at the house.”

Nardone said ZIP code surveys throughout the day showed people coming not only from Brentwood and surrounding East County cities, but from as far away as Tracy to see the new screen for the theater, which opened in 2008.

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Organizers are looking for barbecues and barbecue lovers to participate in a May 14 fundraiser to help with 12-year-old Sydney Stone’s medical bills.

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Cornerstone Fellowship hosts a Rib and Chili Cookoff and Car Show on Saturday, May 14. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Sydney’s Journey.

Sydney Stone’s story has captivated the hearts of the East County community, which continues to support the Edna Hill Middle School student and her family. Sydney, 12, is plagued by a variety of debilitating symptoms, including tracheomalacia (weakness of the windpipe), cyclical vomiting syndrome and tachycardia (abnormally quick heart rate).

Although some physicians suspect she suffers from mitochondrial disease, they have yet to confirm the diagnosis.

The tests she needs to be diagnosed costs thousands of dollars, which her insurance companies have refused to pay. The family was recently denied for the sixth time, so Sydney’s

family has been collaborating with community organizations and local businesses to host fundraisers to get Sydney on the road to recovery. “Lately Sydney has had more bad days than good days, but she’s a fighter,� said Debi Stone, Sydney’s mother. “She battles this with grace and a positive attitude. We’re so grateful for the community support. It’s been wonderful, and we’re looking forward to the barbecue. We hope to raise more awareness for mitochondrial disease.�

The cookoff and car show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1185 Second St. in Brentwood. The event includes raffles, vendors’ booths, music, a live auction and delicious food.

There’s still time to sign up for the car show and the cookoff. Call Mike at 925-2403160 for cookoff information, and Dave at 925-787-7919 for car show information.

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At the recent Flavors of the Vineyard event, Nancy Strauss gets her glass filled by Becky Bloomfield of Bloomfield Vineyards and Brentwood’s Co. Co. County Wine Company. In the background, Bill Harris, left, and Greg Karkas of Brentwood Fine Meats serve up their famous tri-tip.

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Considering all the fine juice flowing from wine bottles and delectable aromas rising from bain-maries, it was easy to mistake the event for a gathering of gourmands. But by the time 120 folks had showed up and settled in at the Hannah Nicole Vineyards Winery for the Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) Education Foundation fundraiser last Friday, it was obvious that the essence of the evening was students.

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come out to help our kids – especially in these challenging times,” said Foundation Board Member Lori Strauss of the annual Fine Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting and Auction event. “Each year we emphasize a different set of programs, and this year our focus is math. The foundation is looking forward to making a sizable donation to math programs in our 10 schools.”

Guests promenaded past tables pairing wineries with restaurants and caterers. Pouring varietals such as chardonnay, cabernet and syrah were representatives

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Locals vie for county teacher of the year

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

For the second year in a row, two East County teachers have made it to the Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year semifinals. The county winner will go on to compete for California Teacher of the Year.

Laurel Elementary teacher Deborah Bordeau and Bristow Middle School teacher Gina Terry have moved on to the semifinals with educators from San Ramon, Foothill and Alamo.

The teachers will be observed in the classroom and interviewed next week on Friday, May 13. But the inauspicious date doesn’t bother Laurel Elementary Principal Mimi Curran, who is excited to see Bordeau advance.

“I wasn’t surprised when I heard Deborah made it to the semifinals,” Curran said. “She’s a very dedicated teacher with a passion for what she does.

She’s a positive leader and goes above and beyond for her students, holding intervention programs for reading and math skills. She’s fabulous.”

Bordeau has worked for the Oakley Union School District since 1990 and has served Laurel Elementary since it opened in 1992. While she currently teaches third grade, she has taught first and fourth grades as well as combination classes of first and second, and

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Laurel Elementary School teacher Deborah Bordeau, seen here with her thirdgrade class, has advance to the semifinals in the Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year competition. third and fourth.

The Brentwood resident, who lives with best friend Scott and their 4-yearold Bernese Mountain dog, Gracie, said she’s humbled by the honor, especially after the unique way she found out about making the semifinals.

“My first reaction was one of complete surprise – it was announced over

the PA system at school,” said Bordeau.

“All through this Teacher of the Year process I have felt honored. Knowing that I made it to the next round, I am truly humbled and, above all, appreciative of the faith that others have in me.

I work with the most wonderful, funloving, supportive group of people.

That in itself has been my award.”

Bordeau, who has been teaching for 29 years, said she loves coming to work every day, working with students, facing challenges and celebrating successes.

Terry has been teaching for 13 years, spending 10 years at Bristow Middle School in Brentwood teaching U.S. history to eighth-graders. She also teaches speech and debate and a reading skills course for sixth- and seventhgraders. She too is honored and humbled by advancing to the semifinals.

“This is all very exciting,” said Terry. “I’m honored because there are so many good teachers at our school and in the district. Bristow is a great school with a great staff that fosters academic and personal growth for all of our students. I work with such a caring and compassionate group. Being named as a semifinalist is wonderful, but I don’t do this alone. I have the support of amazing colleagues. Working with them is the real honor.”

Terry lives in Brentwood with her two children and husband of 15 years. Prior to becoming a teacher, she worked as a real estate agent and flight attendant, but after exploring teaching in college, fell in love with it: “I can’t imagine doing anything else.”

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Senior ties up first Mr. Freedom title

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

Freedom High School senior Matt McKeen, seen at left with Emma Mollenhauer, earned the title of Mr. Freedom by acting out a Pokemon skit during the fashion competition. Above, Jose Cordon and C.T. McGhee tied for runner-up at the inaugural competition.

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Minutes into the inaugural Mr. Freedom competition, senior Matt McKeen sealed his fate during the round-one interview.

When asked “If you had one wish for the world, what would it be?” McKeen looked into the crowd and without missing a beat he responded “My wish is that every girl in the world finds the right guy for her.” A flood of “awwwws” filled the Freedom High School multiuse room, and McKeen became the early favorite.

But he earned the title of Mr. Freedom with a performance of “You’re the One That I Want” from the musical “Grease,” which he performed with Emma Mollenhauer. And he sealed the deal with an inspired fashion-show choice. McKeen dressed as Ash from Pokemon while Mollenhauer dressed as Ash’s best friend Pikachu. Together the real-life best friends pranced around the stage without a care in the world.

Moments after winning, McKeen was asked if he meant what he said during the interview portion, and with a smile, he said: “Absolutely. I believe there is someone for everyone.”

McKeen said winning the inaugural Mr. Freedom title is just another experience to add to his list of memorable moments at Freedom

High – the best four years of his life. After graduation, he’ll play football for Montana State University. For now, he’s soaking up the last days of high school.

“This is unbelievable,” McKeen said. “I’m so happy right now. It’s like on I’m top of the world. Seriously. This is awesome.”

But before McKeen could don the Mr. Freedom necktie, he had to beat five other seniors for the title.

Jose Cordon, along with Nikki Legaspi, wowed the crowd with a rap during the talent portion while CT McGhee and Morgan Chaney puzzled but delighted the audience with a musically-enhanced execution of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Both Cordon and McGhee tied for runner-up honors.

“This was a diverse competition,” said Cordon. “It was a lot of fun, and I hope that this is becomes a Freedom tradition.”

McGhee agreed: “It was a blast. I’m ready to do it again.”

Other contenders included Jimmy Ramirez, who partnered with Jessica Jones to perform a lip-synch dance medley; Ito Egharevba and Taylor Machado, who dressed as MTV stars Rob and Big for the fashion round; and Nico Davila, who paired with Sammie Polk and a handful of friends to perform “Breaking Free” from “High School Musical.”

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Python Ron invites the crowd to meet Banana, a 90-pound, 12-foot albino Burmese python, during Oakley’s Science Week festivities.

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by Samie Hartley Staff Writer Python Ron knows how to draw a crowd. While some don’t want to be in the same room with snakes and large lizards, more than 100 kids and their families turned out for the special Reptile Kingdom presentation as part of Oakley’s Science Week.

“Now, I’m not here to scare you,” assured Python Ron, aka Ron McGee. “In the movies, you learn that if snakes or spiders are involved, we are the ones on the menu, but that’s just not factual. If an anaconda grew to be 60 feet long, it would weigh some 2,000 pounds and it’s not going to strike like a bolt of lightning.”

Python Ron, who visited Vintage Parkway Elementary on Tuesday, explained that

while some insects and reptiles are dangerous, these creatures have little to no interest in humans. They have a general curiosity about us just like we have a curiosity about them, but they don’t want us for dinner.

To show that there’s nothing to fear, Python Ron brought out several of his friends to show the audience. The 10-inch bearded dragon lizard and the 4-foot argus monitor lizard had the same reaction to the group: they stared out into the sea of children, eyes wide and mouths agape, as Python Ron introduced each new creature. Each scaly beast triggered a series of gasps and giggles as the audience got an up-close look at a Children’s Python and a Kenyan Sand Boa. For third-grader Tamia Pitts, the presee Reptiles page 22A

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by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer It was a day of falconry, fanfare and fiddles as O’Hara Park Middle School seventh-graders got an up-close look at life in the Middle Ages at the Renaissance Faire held this week on the school campus.

“This is a great way for students to get a real look at what life was like back then,” said Rick King, who teaches history at O’Hara Park. “We’ve been doing this for 15 years, and the students love it. It’s hard to beat living history.”

The annual event featured re-enactors from the Northern California Renaissance Faire, who stayed in costume and character throughout the day as students were led through a series of stations including falconry, dancing, storytelling and basket weaving.

But for seventh-grader Kelsey Chapman, the highlight of the day had little to do with history. “I think for me seeing everyone’s costumes has been the most fun,” she said. “It’s like a fashion show.”

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Allergy Relief “The worst it’s ever been” can be used to relate to this year’s allergy season, as well as the collapse of the real estate market we find ourselves still trying to recover from.

Watery eyes, congestion, and a runny nose combined cannot hold a candle to foreclosure, short-sale, or a substantial loss in your home’s equity. However, they can teach us a valuable lesson – when something no longer works we need to readjust accordingly in order to solve the problem. Think about it…if Claritin doesn’t work for you, then you switch to Allegra, and if Allegra doesn’t work for you maybe you try Zrytec-D with a little bit of local Alfalfa honey. Whatever your allergy drug of choice is, you don’t stop until you find it. The same approach can be witnessed by our ever changing lending guidelines, guidelines that seem to be in constant flux as policy makers desperately search for a solution to our real estate debacle.

In the latest chapter of this ongoing (like an allergy attack once it starts) saga, the government subsidized agency Fannie Mae has revamped their waiting period for borrowers who complete pre-foreclosure steps, or a deed-in-lieu foreclosure. Announced roughly a year ago, April 14th, 2010, and still very much in effect today, any borrower who participates in a short-sale, or deedin-lieu foreclosure, only has to wait two years before they are once again eligible to finance a home through Fannie Mae. The change, as stated by Fannie Mae’s announcement SEL-2010, is part of Fannie’s overall

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plan to “update several policies regarding the future eligibility of borrowers to obtain a new mortgage loan after experiencing a pre -foreclosure event.”

There are multiple agencies – Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) – that share the same goal when it comes to the real estate market: to promote homeownership throughout the housing crisis. With that said, Fannie’s efforts to support overall market stability, and reinforce the importance of borrowers working with their servicers when they have difficulty repaying their debt, are not the first of their kind. According to FHA commissioner David Sterns, “we are beginning to think about post-recession, how you address borrowers who became unemployed through no fault of their own ... and now deserve the right to re-enter the housing-finance system.”

If you have been through, or will be going through, a short-sale or foreclosure do not “beat yourself up.” As more and more people fall victim to allergies this season through no fault of their own, more and more homeowners are falling victim to circumstances outside of their control and losing their home. Both will pass; it is simply a matter of who proactively picks themselves up, gains knowledge through education, and attacks their problem!

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

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Seventh-grader Alyssa Schneider gets some instruction on storytelling from a Living History presenter during O’Hara Park Middle School’s Renaissance Day.

Middle from page 13A students were required to arrive in some sort of period costume. The result was a parade of gilded gowns, manly leather and Elizabethan elegance. But no one was more regal than the Queen herself – Elizabeth I – who arrived in full regalia and entertained students with a hilarious and spot-on history of the embattled Queen’s lineage and ascent to the throne.

Down the way, William Shakespeare offered a Reader’s Digest version of “Hamlet” to students. And for the less cerebral, a raucous turn on the dance floor – complete with a fiddle-playing instructor – gave participants a crash course in the subtleties of the progressive dance.

“During the Renaissance, dance was

really the only social activity,” said Shelly Crouse-Monarez, one of the professional presenters at the event. “And for most, it was the only possible way of trading information. For the men it was a way to network about jobs and trade farming tips and information. For the women, it was about trading recipes and enjoying a little gossip about who had what baby and with whom. It was a vital part of their socialization network.”

However, for seventh-grader Joseph Patterson, the highlights of the day involved the more manly pursuits of the period. “I’m waiting to see the falcons and maybe play some baseball,” said Joseph. “I’m kind of looking forward to that.”

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Bristow Middle School teacher Gina Terry, seen here with a group of students, has advance to the semiďŹ nals in the Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year competition.

Teacher from page 8A County Teacher of the Year committee will select three finalists in late May. In August, the three finalists will give a three- to five-minute speech to another panel of a dozen educators, business, and public-sector representatives, who will judge the finalists on their speech and presentation skills.

On Sept. 15, all 20 Teacher of the

Year representatives, including Donna Aspell (Knightsen Elementary), Thomas Gravert (Dozier-Libbey Medical High School), Kristin Ortega (Discovery Bay Elementary) and Michael Wood (Heritage High) will be honored at the annual Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year Dinner Celebration, where the county winner will be announced.

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xcelsior Middle School recently took on a Byron Delta Lions Club challenge to collect recycled prescription glasses. From April 4 to 15, students collected more than 200 pairs of glasses, which will be cleaned, calibrated and sent to more than 70 developing countries free of charge. Excelsior teachers Kathy Tickner and Michelle Carr shared the winning spotlight for collecting the most pairs of eyeglasses, and their classes were rewarded with breakfast donated by McDonald’s.

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Supervisor should deal with county issues Editor: In reading a newspaper article regarding East County School merger meetings facilitated by County Supervisor Mary Piepho, one must wonder why she is not focusing on her elected duties.

First of all, a county supervisor spending tax dollars and resources for an area out of her jurisdiction does not seem appropriate when her own district is in financial turmoil. The educational system in Contra Costa County has many professionals accredited and highly educated with doctorates, masters and four-plus-year degrees to handle their area of specialty (schools).

I would think Supervisor Piepho would have her hands full with challenges in her own jurisdiction, such as the local fire district on the verge of bankruptcy. She could facilitate a merger with ConFire. This is within her powers as a county supervisor.

Another very serious problem she could facilitate is the $5 billion unfunded liability for public employees under her elected office. She could even spend all her extra time on the $26 million deficit the county still has to struggle with.

Maybe she can assist our sheriff to improve law enforcement coverage for more deputies. Today we have the lowest deputy coverage since she began office.

Of course let’s not forget that if Supervisor Piepho is truly concerned about merging, why doesn’t she propose merging the number of supervisors in our county?

John A. Gonzales Knightsen

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Thanks for all the smiley faces Editor: I just wanted to send out a big thank-you to all those who participated and supported our efforts to clean up Marsh Creek in Oakley this past Saturday, April 30.

Approximately 100 volunteers from the Marsh Creek Ward of the Oakley Latter Day Saints Church came out for Mormon Helping Hands Day. Mormon Helping Hands Day is a statewide day of service where thousands of members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons) participate in a day of service throughout California.

Volunteers of all ages helped conduct a trash assessment for City of Oakley storm drain permitting requirements as well as cleaned up over a mile and a half of creek from Cypress Road downstream to the mouth of Marsh Creek opening into the San Joaquin Delta. Despite the strong winds, it was

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The result of the cleanup was a little over 1 ton of trash being removed from Marsh Creek and its banks. Trash consisted mainly of plastic bags, cans, paper and general types of trash and construction materials. The most interesting finds were a car bumper, a bicycle and mailbox. Data from the trash assessment will help the City of Oakley and Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed (FOMCW) determine the sources of trash in Marsh Creek so that we can make an effort to reduce, if not eliminate, those sources of trash.

Following the cleanup, many of the volunteers participated in a picnic at nearby Cypress Park.

FOMCW wishes to thank all of the agencies that helped support Saturday’s efforts, including Contra Costa County Flood Control District, Contra Costa Clean Water Program, East Bay Regional Park District, the City of Oakley and the California Department of Water Resources.

Funding for the coordination of this project came from the Contra Costa County Community Stewardship Grant, the Department of Conservation Watershed Coordinator Grant and the continued financial support from REI that promotes our efforts to provide stewardship volunteering activities to our community.

Terracare Landscape provided staff support and provides year-round support for such FOMCW activities.

FOMCW would like to send a warm thank-you to the folks of the Marsh Creek Ward for their enthusiastic support and hard work. A particular pat on the back goes to Phil Somerhalder and his organizing team from the Marsh Creek Ward. We look forward to future projects.

Diane Burgis Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed

Mr. Liberty tradition continues Editor: On April 29, 2011, Liberty High School’s Leadership Class presented the 19th Annual Mr. Liberty competition. This show was a success due to the support of the Liberty community and Brentwood community at large.

This event could not have been possible without the support and donations of many local businesses and individuals.

On behalf of the Leadership program, I would like to thank the following: His and Hers Formal Wear has generously donated the tuxes of the Mr. Liberty contestants for the last five years. The kindness and generosity of Annette Beckstrand and her staff goes above and beyond the expectation

throughout the school year. We truly appreciate their support.

Diggers Diner sponsored the Mr. Liberty breakfast again this year. The management and staff at Diggers opened their doors to us at 7 a.m. and provided an unmatched service and attentiveness. This year they have supported our Homecoming Court, Liberty Idol and Mr. Liberty breakfasts, proving that they truly have “Lion Pride.”

Contra Costa Floral Design & Gifts and Good Scents Florists generously donated all flowers for the evening’s event, including bouquets for the winners, coordinators and crew. Their donation served to lessen the financial strain of our event, and for this we are truly grateful.

Ace Hardware donated the paint for our backdrop, and continues to be a strong supporter of not only the Leadership program but of Liberty High School in general. Thank you.

Finally, we would like to thank the following businesses for their donation of gifts for the various winners within the Mr. Liberty competition. As a result of their donation, we were able to donate all funds raised to the Student Emergency Relief (SERF) Fund. Thank you to Boardwalk Bar and Grill, Brentwood Auto Spa, Brentwood Hand Car Wash, Byron Inn Café, Extreme Pizza, Harvest Park Bowl, Loard’s, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Safeway, Straw Hat Pizza, and Yogurt Pizzazz.

The following individuals and businesses helped to ensure the success of Mr. Liberty 2011. Without their hard work, support and diligence, we would not have had such a positive event.

Thank you to Oak Tree Screenprinting for the production of the Mr. Liberty shirts; Prestige Press for the production of the Mr. Liberty tickets; Maddy Benner and Katelyn DiGiorgio, who choreographed the group dance; the Mr. Liberty technical crew, including Hayley Axel, Morgan DuPee, Toni Vargas, Taylor Miller, Emma Holmes, Zac Friedman and Hanna Johnson.

Finally, I’d like to thank our MCs for the evening: John Romeis and Beth Decker. John and Beth help to make Mr. Liberty what it is. Their wit, humor and candor make the night a memorable one.

I hope that the community of Brentwood enjoyed this year’s Mr. Liberty and will continue to join us in the years to come. It is a tradition that binds this community together and raises money for local students and families, which is essential in these tough economic times.

Summer Rodriguez Director of Student Activities Liberty High School

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BRENTWOOD April 25, 4:44 p.m. It was discovered that an unidentified person has been using the Social Security number of a resident of Shadowcliff Way at a bank in the state of Washington.

April 25, 11:09 p.m. On Minnesota Avenue at Somersby Way, a driver struck a parked vehicle, which struck a third vehicle. No injuries were reported.

April 26, 12:06 a.m. Two subjects engaged in a fight at a school on Lone Tree Way were arrested and released on signed Juvenile Affidavits.

April 26, 8:09 a.m. A subject left a travel mug containing marijuana on a school bus on Oak Street.

April 26, 11:15 a.m. An unidentified person used the personal information of a resident of Claire Terrace in an attempt to obtain a credit card.

April 26, 12:30 p.m. In the student parking lot of a school on Second Street, a subject was found in possession of ammunition and three knives in his vehicle.

April 26, 2:04 p.m. An unidentified person attempted to cash fraudulent checks at a business on Brentwood Boulevard.

April 26, 5:48 p.m. An unidentified person attempted to gain access to a residence on Minnesota Avenue by prying open a door.

April 26, 7:03 p.m. An unidentified person cut the lock on a construction trailer on Adams Lane at Big Basin Drive and stole a toolbox and computer printer.

April 26, 8:08 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Lone Tree Way, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to have a warrant for his arrest.

He was arrested and released on Promise To Appear.

April 26, 10:39 p.m. A resident of Griffith Lane ran away from home and was entered into the Missing Persons System.

April 27, 9:15 a.m. An unidentified person used the credit card information of

LOGS a resident of Christenson Street to make purchases in Pittsburg.

April 27, 9:58 a.m. A vehicle heading eastbound on Balfour Road at Brentwood Boulevard collided with a vehicle heading westbound on Balfour Road.

The drivers exchanged information.

April 27, 3:56 p.m. An unidentified person fled a business on Balfour Road and left a credit card behind when she was told her credit card had been rejected.

April 27, 4:25 p.m. A stolen vehicle was located on Tango Lane and removed from the Stolen Vehicle System.

April 27, 4:51 p.m. A resident of Jasmine Place reported that he lost his real estate lockbox key at an unknown location approximately two weeks earlier.

April 27, 6:27 p.m. A subject found intoxicated on Lone Tree Way was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

April 27, 10:21 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Nancy Street, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be driving on a suspended license. He was cited and released on a Notice To Appear. The vehicle was impounded.

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.

OAKLEY April 18 – On Bridgehead Road at Main Street, a subject was arrested for obstructing an officer.

April 18 – A bicycle was stolen from Carpenter Road at Heathrow Drive.

April 19 – A residence on the 4700 block of Carrington Drive was burglarized.

April 20 – A resident of the 400 block of Beaulieu Lane reported that an unidentified person was peeking into his house.

April 21 – Vehicles were stolen from the 1000 block of Covered Wagon Drive and the 2500 block of Main Street.

April 21 – On O’Hara Avenue at Star Street, a subject was arrested for being under the influence of drugs.

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April 21 – A vehicle was towed from the 4800 block of Claret Court.

April 21 – On the 2000 block of Truman Lane, a subject was arrested for battery.

April 21 – An incident of shoplifting was reported on East Cypress Road at Main Street.

April 22 – On the 1700 block of Fairhaven Court, a subject was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

April 22 – Arrest warrants were issued on Del Antico Avenue at Main Street and on Kay Avenue at O’Hara Avenue.

April 23 – Assault with a deadly weapon was reported on the 1000 block of Vintage Parkway.

April 24 – On Babbe Street at Charles Way and on Creekside Way at Laurel Road, subjects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

April 24 – On the 3200 block of Main Street, a subject was found in violation of a custody order.

April 24 – On the 2000 block of Main Street, a subject was arrested for burglary.

April 24 – Credit card fraud was reported on the 500 block of Freemark Lane.

April 24 – On the 100 block of Stony Hill Place, a subject was arrested for grand theft.

April 25 – On the 2500 block of Main Street, a subject was arrested for strongarm robbery.

April 25 – Identity theft was reported on the 3600 block of Frank Hengel Way. April 26 – A hit-and-run incident was reported on Empire Avenue at Laurel Road.

April 27 – A vehicle accident with property damage occurred on East Cypress Road at Picasso Drive.

April 27 – A stolen vehicle was recovered from the 900 block of Weibel Circle.

April 27 – On the 2700 block of Fairhaven Court, a subject was arrested for being under the influence of drugs.

April 27 – On Big Break Road at Main Street, a subject was arrested for possession of an unlawful weapon.

April 27 – On Fairhaven Court at Robert

Way, a subject was arrested for interfering with a public officer.

April 28 – On the 1500 block of Neroly Road, a subject was arrested for indecent exposure.

April 28 – On the 2000 block of Main Street, a subject was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs.

April 28 – On O’Hara Avenue at Star Street, a subject was arrested for kidnapping.

April 28 – Domestic battery was reported on the 5300 block of Elm Lane.

April 28 – Domestic violence with injury to a spouse was reported on the 400 block of Star Street.

April 29 – On Main Street at Norcross Lane, a subject was arrested for public intoxication.

April 29 – A vehicle was towed from the 200 block of Yellow Rose Circle.

April 29 – On Main Street at Vintage Parkway, a subject was arrested for trespassing on railroad property.

April 30 – On the 4600 block of Duarte Avenue, a subject was arrested for possession of marijuana.

April 30 – Vehicle accidents with injuries occurred on Creekside Way at Laurel Road and on Longhorn Way at Rose Avenue.

April 30 – On Harvest Drive at Laurel Road, a subject was cited for driving without a license.

April 30 – On Hill Avenue at Main Street and on West Cypress Road at Empire Avenue, subjects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

April 30 – A vehicle parked on 300 block of Shady Oak Drive was burglarized.

May 1 – A juvenile was reported missing from the 2100 block of Megan Drive.

May 1 – An arrest warrant was issued on Main Street and Neroly Road.

May 1 – Felony battery was reported on the 4300 block of El Dorado Street.

May 1 – An unidentified person fired shots into a residence on the 2000 block of Truman Lane.

May 1 – A residence on 100 block of Kenwood Court was burglarized.

May 1 – Vandalism was reported on the 100 block of Heartwood Court.

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Deer Valley brothers excel on tennis court

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

Brothers Abid and Zahid Ahmad were playing tennis on Xbox one day when it occurred to them: why don’t we give this a shot in real life? It looked easy for the virtual Andy Roddick, they figured, so how hard could it be?

Following a climb up the learning curve, the brothers found that tennis translated nicely from joystick to racket. The game has helped the Pakistan-born brothers, now the No. 1 and 2 singles players for Deer Valley High, stay focused through a transfer and the sickness of their father, acclimate to life in the United States and visualize a brighter future.

“They really have improved a tremendous amount this year,” Wolverines head coach Brian Richardson said. “They both had a lot of raw talent, but they just didn’t know how to put it all together. After maybe the first year and a half, you could see them start to put it all together.”

Abid, a senior, and Zahid, a junior, moved to Antioch from Pakistan in 2007 after their father, Abdullha, settled into his job see Brothers page 27A

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Deer Valley senior Abid Ahmad, above left, has gone 9-1 against BVAL opponents out of the No. 1 slot. Deer Valley junior, above right, Zahid Ahmad recently completed an undefeated season in BVAL play.

Clutch putting wins title

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Antioch pitcher Paris Imholz was in control on Tuesday, striking out six in her first win over Freedom.

Big win for Antioch ace

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

In Paris Imholz’s four years as a pitcher for Antioch High’s varsity softball team, a win over league rival Freedom has always been slightly out of reach.

That is, until Imholz took charge on Tuesday.

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more ace Madison Williams, Imholz’s only blemish was a solo home run to Freedom senior centerfielder Malena Padilla in a 3-1 Panthers victory. After Antioch plated a run on an error in the first inning, Imholz was able to settle down and forget about the scoreboard. She didn’t allow a hit until the fourth inning – Padilla’s homer – and finished with see Ace page 29A

At Monday’s Bay Valley Athletic League golf championship, Deer Valley senior golfer John Bell was playing for very little in the big picture, but with a lot on the line at that moment.

While the individual league championship is important, both he and his suddendeath playoff opponent, Heritage sophomore Carney Hocking, had punched their ticket to the next round of individual competition with 76s in regulation play.

Still, neither golfer performed like he was playing for a mere ceremonial title. Both bogeyed Lone Tree Golf Course’s par-four 18th hole in sudden death. Both grinded out a par on the second playoff hole, the par-four 10th, which ranks as the second toughest hole on the course. They played number 18 again, and both players made a par. Then, they returned to 10, where the individual championship was finally decided.

Bell found the green in two, landing in nearly the same spot as before. Hocking struggled, leaving himself in a tough position behind the green after two shots. When he failed to make his par, all Bell needed was a short but tricky putt to finally put Hocking away. With that hole, the individual league championship was his.

“John’s a four-year senior and he’s one of my better competitors,” said Wolverines head

coach Brian Kofford. “He can play. He is a really tough competitor.”

Bell said his performance felt good because despite his so-so ball striking, he didn’t hit any terrible shots.

Beyond the individual competition, the most important battle between Heritage and Liberty was for second place. Deer Valley won the tournament with a score of 403, but its regular-season title had already guaranteed the Wolverines a bye week through the Sunol Valley’s North Coast Section’s South Qualifier tournament and into the Tournament of Champions. The winner of the Lions-Patriots match would break the second-place tie and earn a spot in the NCS final.

Paced by Hocking’s 76, Heritage shot 415, besting Liberty’s 445. The Patriots scores that were counted belonged to Hocking, fellow sophomores Chris Maxwell (82), Tyler Brookens (85), Justin Barnes (86) and junior Ryan Bell (86). That total outdistanced the Liberty total of 445 shot by seniors Paul Krey (84), Justin Thomas (87), Josh Noriega (91), junior Austin Kaiser (91) and sophomore Garret Murayama (91).

“As a coach, I always set the bar high,” Heritage head coach Mark Tinder said. “But Deer Valley beat us by 12 stokes. In an 18-hole tournament, that’s not too many.”

Sophomore Josh Mouzakis paced the fourth-place Antioch Panthers with an 83. see Clutch page 25A

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by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer In an exciting, back-and-forth match between two intense athletes, Deer Valley’s Abid Ahmad came up with a victory over Freedom’s Jeff Matteri to claim the singles title in Tuesday’s Bay Valley Athletic League Championship.

Ahmad, a senior, topped a frustrated Matteri 6-1, 6-4 in the final round. To get to the final, Ahmad defeated Matteri’s teammate, junior Justin Monge, in the semi-finals. In last year’s BVAL tournament, Matteri defeated Ahmad, then playing for Antioch.

“I’m really happy, and playing against Jeff was amazing; I wish I could play him

every day,” Ahmad said. “He’s a really nice kid; I really respect him.”

A few feet away, the doubles title game was underway, but the feeling was much more lighthearted. Both Heritage doubles teams – Mike De La Madrid/ Andrew Mucha and Matt De La Madrid/Collin Friedel – advanced to the final. Though both teams were still hungry for the victory, it was more of a friendly match. Mike De La Madrid and Mucha were able to repeat as doubles champions, 6-1, 6-1.

“That was our whole goal this season: we wanted to repeat and move onto NCS,” Mucha said. “Last year, we didn’t make it past the first round of NCS.” For the full story, visit www.thepress.net.

iberty senior defender Tatyana Martinez, a firstteam all-Bay Valley Athletic League soccer selection, recently signed her letter of intent to attend Holy Names University.

The Hawks are currently an NAIA team, but will move up to NCAA Division II next year. Martinez was the Lions’ captain this year and a second-team all-BVAL player in her junior year, when Liberty claimed the league title. Martinez said she’s excited about soccer, college life and the opportunity to study nursing at Holy Names.

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Busby, Press make tracks at Speedway Scott Busby and Michael Paul were in a dogfight to the finish the DIRTcar West modified feature Saturday night at Antioch Speedway.

It was Busby regaining the lead on the checkered flag lap while Michael Salazar and Troy Foulger stormed Paul in a race to be remembered.

Busby and Paul duked it out on the low groove of the dry-slick highbanked 3/8-mile oval, while Foulger fought back from an early spinout to pressure the three from the high

groove in the final three laps. When Paul stumbled, Salazar, who was in the hunt the entire feature, made his move and Foulger joined in to chase Busby across the finish line.

“Paul drove a good clean race,” Busby said in victory lane. “I had to give it all I had on the last lap. He had great traction and was running low and fast.”

Paul settled into fourth; Rob Norris took fifth.

Dave Press jumped into an early

lead in the Wingless Sprint Car main event and waved goodbye to the rest of the field. Dan Gonderman broke out of traffic late in the feature, but could not close the gap between him and Press. Gary Nelson, Jr. finished third, followed by Billy Macedo and Roy Fisher.

Ricardo Rivera won a wreckfilled Dwarf Car main event, taking the checkered flag under caution due to time limits. Corky Galey was tops in the Four Banger main event. Jim

Freethey won the Super Hobby Stock feature, and Danny Wagner took the Mini Trux main event.

The thrilling finish of the Vintage Hard Top main event saw 82year-old Larry Damitz catch air on the front straightaway as he tangled with another veteran racer, Tommy Thompson, in classic stock cars.

Damitz was sidelined and Thompson won after the restart.

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Antioch sophomore Josh Mouzakis made an impressive showing at Monday’s BVAL Championship, carding a team-high 83 at Lone Tree Golf Course.

Clutch from page 23A That round will automatically qualify him for the individual NCS qualifier. Jared Mlekush could join him if Liberty qualifies for an atlarge bid, as players from playoff teams are automatically exempt for the postseason and therefore scratched from their league qualifier.

Junior Dave White, who broke 90, was the lone Freedom player to qualify for the BVAL championships. The Falcons’ total of 483 was good enough for only fifth place. But White not only broke 90, he did so convincingly and missed joining Bell and Hocking by two shots.

White was kept out of the playoff because of a three-putt on the par-four 16th hole and a four-putt on the par-five 8th, despite hitting the green in two. Still, he’s confident that his game is in the right place to make a good showing at NCS. For Heritage and possibly Liberty, the next step is Monday’s NCS South Qualifier.

For league champion, their next meet is slated for the following week at the NCS Meet of Champions. If they record a top-three finish there, they’ll qualify for the NorCal Championships.

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Brothers from page 23A as a taxi driver in Oakland. The brothers were playing for fun at Antioch’s Chichibu Park in their early days at Antioch High when head tennis coach Larry Johnson saw potential and asked them to come out for the team.

Abid, Zahid and older brother Rashed soon worked their way through the ranks, along with cousin Ikram Najib, now the Panthers’ No. 1 singles player. With senior Rashed, junior Abid and sophomore Zahid on last year’s roster, Antioch claimed the Bay Valley Athletic League title.

But about a year and a half ago, Abdullha started to feel sick. While he was taking medication for arthritis, his condition worsened and his energy took a dive. Abid and Zahid’s older brother, Hamid, said their father started getting bad headaches and needed long periods of rest. Abdullha hasn’t told his 10 children the specifics of what’s going on, not wanting to distract them from their studies, work and athletic pursuits.

He’s a proud dad, but the sickness (and his own nerves) have prevented him from seeing his kids play tennis for a while. Abdullha is happy that tennis has given Abid and Zahid a future: next year, Abid will attend American River College, which boasts a stellar tennis program, and plans to transfer to a four-year school. Zahid is also looking forward to playing tennis in college.

“I’m happy,” Abdullha said. “All of my kids are good. They speak to me, I love them, they love.”

In order to accompany the large family and to be closer to Abdullha in the hospital, the Ahmads moved from Antioch High’s part of town to a bigger house in Deer Valley’s zone. Understanding the situation with Abdullha, Johnson didn’t have a problem with the move, although the Ahmads were required to prove hardship to North Coast Section officials in order to transfer to Deer Valley without a year of ineligibility.

Abid was looking forward to a strong senior season at Antioch, where he was among family. “I was kind of disappointed because it was my senior year,” he said. “I wanted to finish at the same school.”

The transfer allowed Abid and Zahid to come under the tutelage of Richardson, whose summer camp the brothers had attended for the past three years. The familiarity with Richardson’s style helped the transition.

Out of the top spot on the Wolverines’ ladder, Abid finished the season 9-1 in Bay Valley Athletic League play. Zahid ended the year 10-0.

“It’s been a pleasure to work with them,” Richardson said.

The brothers were a prominent part of Tuesday’s league tournament. Richardson moved Zahid to the doubles bracket, pairing him with sophomore Cameron Yee. The team lost to the Heritage pair of Matt De La Madrid and Colin Friedel in the semifinals.

Abid, who stayed in the singles tournament, was matched against another fierce competitor in Freedom’s Jeff Matteri for the finals. Abid emerged victorious in the emotional match, 6-1, 6-4.

His motivation to clinch the title? Abdullha, who smiled later that day as he handled his boy’s gold medal.

“Everybody became happy,” Abdullha said. “It’s good news.”

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by Michael Dixon Correspondent The Bay Valley Athletic League’s track and field athletes had a strong contingency at last weekend’s Sacramento Meet of Champions.

Athletes from Deer Valley, Heritage, Freedom and Pittsburg all traveled to Sacramento for the meet on Saturday. In total, BVAL athletes placed in the finals of 30 of the 79 events at the prestigious meet.

The largest groups were sent by Deer Valley and Heritage. The Wolverines placed in 13 events; the Patriots 11. Freedom placed athletes in seven finals while one athlete, senior shot-putter John Lacey, finished in the 12 position in that event. Heritage senior Alex Horncliff finished two spots ahead of him.

Deer Valley produced winners in three events. The team of seniors Raven Fox, Erica Wilson, Joy Gee and Darnella Jenkins claimed victory in the 4x400 girls relay with a time of 3:54.74, winning by more than 10 seconds.

Wilson also won the girls’ 300-meter hurdle event with a time of 43.79 and recorded a fourth-place performance in the girls’ 100meter hurdles with a time of 14.54. Joining Wilson as an individual winner was teammate senior Jesse White, who won the boys’ 400meter dash at 48.17.

Junior Shawn Simms also gave hope that Deer Valley’s speed next year will equal this season’s. Simms’ 11.35-second 100-meter race was good enough for fourth place in the boys’ event, and his 22.63 200-meter race in the boys’

division was good enough for third place. In that same race, Freedom junior Adrian Perez finished in seventh place with a time of 23.28.

The Patriots produced the only other winners when freshman Frank Kurtz, seniors Kruger Story Jr., Brandom Brum and junior Miguel Aguiar won the boys 4x400-meter varsity relay. In the 400-meter dash, Aguiar finished fifth; Kurtz 13th. Brum was seventh in the boys’ 800-meter run while fellow senior Eric Morford was eighth in the boys’ 1,600meter race. Senior Alex Grant was the lone Heritage female, finishing fourth in the girls’ 800-meter race.

Heritage was especially strong in the field events, as senior Jacob Rounds finished seventh in the boys’ discus throw and fourth in the shot put. Junior Kyle Thacker placed seventh in the boy’s discus throw; senior Billy Eng fourth in the boys’ high jump.

Deer Valley senior Dariel Patton finished in fourth place in the boys’ 200-meter varsity race while the team of Andrew Hunte, Simms, Tajae Smith-White and Jesse White finished third in the 4x400-meter boys’ relay.

While the Freedom athletes didn’t win any events, they were consistently strong. Senior D’Amora Cooper took fourth in both the boys’ 100-meter hurdles and the boy’s long jump.

Senior Michael Kicenski tied for sixth in the boy’s high jump while senior Carmen Martinez finished sixth in the girls 3,200meters. Sophomore Jordan Morgan finished 11th in the boys’ triple jump.

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Ace from page 23A six strikeouts.

“It’s fun to win a game against a team you haven’t beaten ever,” Imholz said. “I definitely felt more comfortable, more confident being a pitcher with more runs on the board.”

First-year head coach Brook Russo said the Panthers (12-3, 4-1 Bay Valley Athletic League) were able to execute what they worked on in practice, namely preparing for Williams’ riseball, which still forced a few popups on Tuesday. That win kicked off a tough week for Antioch, which also faced Heritage on Thursday.

“It was our day,” Russo said. “We hit the ball, defense was good and pitching was excellent.”

The Panthers were able to take advantage of three Falcons (12-7, 3-2 BVAL) errors and a sub-par start by Williams.

After Antioch held a 1-0 lead in the first, the Panthers put two more on the board in the third inning.

Freshman centerfielder Shelbi Graifman drove in sophomore utility player Britney Brown for the second run of the game, then senior outfielder Allison Snedden rapped out a single up the middle to make it 3-0.

Graifman finished 1-for-3 with the RBI and senior first baseman Kelsey Cast went 2for-4, scoring a run.

“We were all pretty nervous before the game, but it helps to have Paris around, she really leads the team,” Graifman said.

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Rodeo House band rocks the East Bay

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer

The ambition for East Bay-based country music band Rodeo House, according to singer Dave Scott, was to play at Fremont’s Saddle Rack – one of the biggest country bars in the region.

Scott and the rest of the band knew they’d made it when Rodeo House not only performed there, but got invited back.

Now the band is a regular at Saddle Rack, playing a crowdpleasing rock/country mix a couple times a month.

“You’ve always have to be thinking about what’s next,” drummer Terry Tuohy said. “So right now, we’re like, ‘When are we going to open at Shoreline?’ … Now we’re the only band that opens twice a month at Saddle Rack.”

The band started humbly in 2005 when Scott discovered singer Christina Amato, a Liberty High School alumna, crooning in a Bethel Island karaoke bar. Soon guitarist Mark Emery, Tuohy and bass guitarist Glede Vaughn joined in to make Rodeo House.

After spending time covering artists such as George Strait, Sugarland, Journey, AC/DC, Guns ’N Roses and Patsy Cline, Rodeo House started crafting original songs. The band recently released its first album, “Talkin’ Dirty,” and held a special-release party at Antioch sports bar Bases Loaded last weekend. Rough-

Suicide from page 1A Center and its affiliated Trinity Christian School, both in Oakley. A civil suit asking for $1.2 million and alleging that Hanoum had bilked a Rio Vista woman out of her life savings following the death of her husband was delayed last week until May 10.

On Wednesday, a crowd of people lingered outside the Balfour Road house, exchanging hugs as police pored over the truck and grounds.

Former parishioner Charla Andrade and her husband, Bob, recently left the church after learning of Hanoum’s suspected financial misdeeds.

“I’m definitely in shock” over word of Hanoum’s death, she said.

“This sure wasn’t the end result I thought would happen, but I was sorry to hear it, and I would not wish it on anyone’s family.”

Photo courtesy of Chas. H. McDonnell III

East Bay Area-based country rock band Rodeo House recently performed at Antioch’s Bases Loaded for the group’s CD release party. ly 250 people moseyed down to Bases Loaded to hear the band’s rock/country stylings.

Rodeo House makes upbeat music that encourages twosteps and line dancing. “We play everything,” Amato said.

“We try and stay high-paced, high energy.”

Rodeo House got a huge boost last year when the group was invited to Nashville by producer Tom Paden, who has written for stars such as Reba McIntyre, Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers, George Strait and Faith Hill. Band members felt energized by the trip and hope that the contacts made there can take them to the next level.

The band also received coaching from Judy Rodman, who has been a backup singer for big names including Johnny Cash, Tom Jones, Tonya Tucker and Dolly Parton. Rodman helped the group bring out the raw emotions of their live performances onto their CD. Members also credited Rodman with helping them write songs with more edge.

Amato said Rodeo House had gained a dedicated following on 95.7 The Wolf, but since the station changed to a sports format, the band has been trying to forge a new relationship with Kat Country 103. The station, located at 103.3, has Rodeo House’s songs, Amato said, but since they’re not yet mainstream, more people need to call in requests for them.

Tuohy noted that Kat Country usually plays Rodeo House during non-peak hours, but the group needs the public’s help to get some airtime during rush hour.

“We have a huge fan base, one of the biggest in our area,” Amato said. “They have our music, now it’s just getting them to play it.”

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School breaches lease agreement

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Despite promises to make good on an outstanding balance of nearly $70,000, the Mountain View Christian Center (MVCC) has once again reneged on its lease agreement with the Oakley Union School District. And this week, Superintendent Rick Rogers said the district’s legal counsel will soon be issuing to MVCC officials a “three business day notice to pay rent or quit.”

“Unfortunately, this is just another example of Mountain View not following through on their promises, so we’re beginning proceedings to ensure that they’re out of our facility by the original agreement of June 30,” said Rogers. “At this point, we’re just working to ensure that their students are able to finish out the school year, and then we as a district can move on.”

The development is the latest in a long

and difficult relationship between MVCC and the school district, which since 2008 has leased its Almond Grove Elementary School site to the group for use as a church center and private school.

MVCC has frequently fallen behind in rent payments, reaching a maximum of $156,000 last year. After making several promises to pay, MVCC sent a letter to Rogers on Oct. 5 apologizing for the delay, but assuring him the money was in hand. The church eventually paid $175,000 for rent through the end of 2010, but in March the church again violated a promise made in January to vacate a portion of the rooms at Almond Grove in exchange for a reduction in monthly rent.

When in early March church officials ignored e-mails from Rogers regarding the agreement, a 48-hour notice to vacate the rooms was issued, and district officials came in and changed the locks on seven of the rooms at Almond Grove.

Payment for January through May has still not been paid, despite MVCC Controller Dustin Hanoum’s promise to produce the outstanding balance on April 29. But on that date, all the school district received was an e-mail from Hanoum informing them the money was not yet available.

“The board of MVCC and TCS has instructed me to communicate that we have not yet been able to put the funds together that would pay the amount due based on your recent letter and the date of April 29th that was discussed,” he wrote. “As we are working towards the total payoff and also working to be completely vacated by June 30th.”

So far, said Rogers, the district has no plans to pursue litigation and will wait until the campus is cleared before any additional decisions are made.

“At this point we have no plans,” said Rogers. “We’re just going to wait and see where we are on June 30.”

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obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $505,766.39. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

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

510445 Investor/Insurer No. 704162816 APN No. 052-352-026-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/24/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by VINCENT BADILLO, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 04/24/2007 and recorded 05/02/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0129607-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/27/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3205 VISTA HILLS COURT, ANTIOCH, CA, 94531. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the

time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $618,557.55. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/11/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3983966 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011

on May 17, 2011, hold a public hearing to consider the following: An application for a conditional use permit (CUP 11-006) to allow the operation of a 2,071 square foot children’s after-school program, known as Bricks for Kidz, within an existing 5,000 square-foot commercial building located at 3150 Balfour Road, Suite C (APN 010-030-031).

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

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

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

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An application for a conditional use permit (CUP 11-003) and a design review (DR 10-011) to allow a 744 squarefoot mobile home as a secondary housing unit on the property located at 861 Bonnie Lane (APN 018-060-019).

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

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operation of machinery (including aircraft) during any time of day or night, the storage and disposal of manure, and the ground or aerial application of fertilizers, soil amendments, seed, herbicides, and pesticides. These and other similar inconveniences will not be considered a public nuisance if they are conducted according to proper and accepted customs and standards. The Right to Farm Ordinance establishes a grievance procedure to help resolve any disputes between agricultural operators and their neighbors. This is only a summary of the Right to Farm Ordinance. If you wish further information about the meaning or effect of the ordinance or the grievance procedure set forth in it, please contact the City’s Community Development Department at 118 Oak Street Brentwood, CA 94513 or call (925) 516-5405.

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Status from page 1B The nonprofit organization Save Mount Diablo, formed in 1971, started using Facebook as a way to reach out to the community and promote its events. The group, which strives to protect and preserve the iconic Contra Costa County mountain range, hosts active dialogue on its Facebook page as well as a bevy of photos showcasing the area’s beauty.

Both Save Mount Diablo spokeswoman Beryl Anderson and Gougeon felt that tapping into the accessible power of social media helped to spread their messages.

“Facebook is changing how people and organizations positively impact the world and support diverse causes by providing a place to gather and express sentiment, mobilize actions and even raise or donate money,” Facebook spokeswoman Victoria Cassady wrote in an e-mail. “Through a series of tools and features – including Groups, Pages, Apps and events – Facebook is helping organizations throughout the world generate awareness and action both online and offline.”

MAKING CHANGE Hearing news of the December homicide of 24-year-old Pittsburg resident Arnold Muckleroy, who was gunned down on Rockspring Way in Antioch, Gougeon became worried. The shooting wasn’t far from her house.

ON THE COVER: Clockwise from left, a screen shot of the official We Are Khaled Said Facebook page, which played a key role in the Egyptian revolution; promoted through Facebook and e-mail, nearly 100 hikers turn out in March for a Save Mount Diablo trek on Mangini Ranch led by David Ogden (photo courtesy of Gloria Cabral); Antioch resident Brittney Gougeon founded a group on Facebook called Take Back Antioch that has attracted more than 2,100 members (photo by Richard Wisdom).

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President Barack Obama, recognizing the huge influence of social media such as Facebook, meets founder Mark Zuckerberg during a February conference with technology business leaders.

But instead of remaining silent, she decided to do something. Gougeon, a Web developer by trade, logged onto Facebook and created the page Take Back Antioch two days before Christmas. She hoped for 300 members in three months. She got that in weeks. More and more members trickled in, excited about the organic, grassroots effort Gougeon started.

“There’s a large group of folks that really care about Antioch, and they care about quality of life for all residents, and they got involved,” City Councilman Gary Agopian said. “People that are interested in being honest about the problems that we have and then being part of the solution – I just really respect them.”

Take Back Antioch held a Quality of Community forum in February, packing the community room at the Antioch Police Station. Its next meeting took place at the historic El Campanil Theatre in downtown

Antioch. The group has been active, speaking out at City Council meetings, participating in cleanups and other city events. The Take Back Antioch page hosts lively discussion about how to improve Antioch, and members post tips of suspicious activity so residents can be on the lookout.

The group has also been a champion of the fight to restore code enforcement, something the Antioch City Council recently said it would look into. Right now, only the most urgent and dangerous cases of code enforcement are handled.

Gougeon said her sense of civic duty comes naturally. A few years ago, she led a peaceful rally opposing Proposition 8. As with Take Back Antioch, Gougeon’s goal was modest, but about 500 people showed up.

“When you’re a passionate person, that passion is contagious,” Gougeon said.

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so fast?’ I think TBA started at a really good time and came at the perfect time. It may not have worked two years ago, but it works now.”

However, as the Facebook group has gained popularity, Gougeon has taken measures to prevent it from becoming unruly.

In order to ensure that Take Back Antioch doesn’t devolve into a gripe session against city officials or laws, Gougeon and core members designated as administrators delete inflammatory posts and maintain a consistently positive, progressive tone. Racism, personal attacks and profanity are strictly forbidden – something Gougeon feels keeps out the riff-raff.

A similar movement is underway a twohour drive south of Antioch. Fed up with gang violence and drug deals in her hometown, Analicia Cube created the Facebook group Take Back Santa Cruz on Halloween of 2009. The page now boasts more than 4,600 members and hosts constant, active dialogue about crime in Santa Cruz.

Take Back Santa Cruz regularly hosts events called Positive Loitering Parties, an idea Cube gleaned from a similar group in Chicago. Party attendees overwhelm a bad street corner or bad area by grouping together and sending a strict message. “This is our community and it belongs to us,” Cube said. “It’s the community’s responsibility to step up. We can’t expect the police and the government to come help us. We have to be proactive in our community.”

Take Back Antioch has also tried its hand at the Positive Loitering Party. In March, the group headed to the Antioch Skate Park to hold a pizza party. Members talked with local youth, who pointed out that not only were they not fans of the graffiti in the park; they weren’t the perpetrators, either.

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Santa Cruz city officials have been thrilled by the attitude the group has sparked. “Sometimes, it’s important to remind the community that they can be more effective than government,” Santa Cruz City Councilwoman Lynn Robinson said.

“I work with them a lot and it’s been really positive.”

LEADING THE REVOLUTION While Facebook has changed things in the United States, it’s also partly responsible for sweeping changes on the international stage. Earlier this year in Egypt, frustrated Egyptians took to the social network to decry the violence wounding their nation. According to the Associated Press, 28-year-old Khalid Said posted on the Internet a video he took of officers taking drugs from a bust for their own personal use. Cops tortured Said and beat him to death.

Egyptians rallied around Said’s death as a symbol of the country’s corruption, forming a Facebook group called We Are All Khalid Said. More than 1.1 million people joined the cause. An English-based page of the same name has attracted more than 100,000 members.

During the revolution, in which Egyptians strove to overthrow President Hosni Mubarak, protests were planned on Facebook, coordinated on Twitter and captured on YouTube.

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during a February town hall meeting at Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters, “the power of social networking to channel and champion public sentiment, has been more evident in the past few weeks than ever before.”

The social media-fueled revolution was successful – Mubarak resigned on Feb. 11.

SPREADING THE MESSAGE Tracy mother Joleen Ruffin was looking for a way to connect with other local moms, but found that the city’s geographic isolation – between the East Bay and the Stockton area – made it difficult. She couldn’t find a moms’ group within a short drive.

So she created one.

Using the social network creator Ning, Ruffin started Tracy Island in the spring of 2009. Within a month, roughly 300 locals signed up, and the Island morphed into a bulletin board for Tracy residents.

Currently, the site’s membership count is around 1,500, including those on the site’s Facebook page.

Ruffin and other Tracyites post information about fundraisers, sales at small businesses and local events. Blogs on the site let residents have their say about issues facing the town or simply allow them to share a great recipe.

“People love to come on there and see the events and see what’s going on,” said Ruffin, recently recognized as the city’s Entrepreneur of the Year. “I’m like 411 in Tracy now.”

The Antioch Police Department also saw the need to create a social-media presence. Worried that residents saw only the

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Members of Take Back Santa Cruz hold a Positive Loitering Event in front of Grandview Apartments, where 19-year-old Carl Reimer was fatally shot. social media. After a local resident’s effort to change the name Mt. Diablo to Mt. Reagan, several Save Mount Diablo members formed a Facebook group opposing the name change. Those members told others and soon, Anderson said, nearly 80,000

people voiced their opinion through Facebook.

“People really overwhelmingly wanted to keep the mountain named as it was,” Anderson said. “(Facebook) was very successful in spreading the message.”

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Sgt. Tammany Brooks, who moderates the page, said the department posts crime statistics and suggests ways residents can help by alerting the department to criminal activity. Brooks noted that since the department launched the page about a month and a half ago, he’s seen greater involvement in law enforcement from the community.

Facebook also gives people a chance to see the faces behind the bookings. “It’s helped show a different side of the police department that doesn’t necessarily get brought out to the public,” Brooks said.

“We’re trying to show people that there’s a real human element to our police department.”

To keep the page civil, Brooks adopted a no-commenting policy on everything he posts. While people can “like” stories, photos and status updates given by the department’s page, any comment – good or bad – will be deleted.

Save Mount Diablo is another group that has seen success marketing through

FEELING CONNECTED One key tenet of Facebook and Twitter is that members can usually see who they’re talking to. Unlike e-mail or message boards, comments are backed up by some kind of ownership, including a picture of the person. Ruffin said the ability to see someone and discover common interests and mutual friends goes a long way toward effective communication.

“Social media is a way for you to get to know people before you actually get to know them,” she said. “When you actually meet that person, there’s already something you have in common. It’s really incredible to see that growth and meet the diversity of people in Tracy.”

It’s a feeling shared in Antioch. Many people met their neighbors for the first time through Take Back Antioch – and became friends in the process.

“We’re all always somehow connected to Facebook, those of us who use it, and we’re waiting for someone to reply,” Gougeon said. “It’s very personal and you know who’s replying. When you meet them in person, it’s kind of surreal.”

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Eric will be fondly remembered in the heart of his wife of more 32 years, Christine, by his children, Michael and Angela, and by his brother, Bruce, all of whom were deeply touched by his love and dedication to their happiness and well-being. Eric will also be remembered by numerous grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other extended family members as well as treasured friends and coworkers.

Eric’s influence in the world penetrated deeper and rippled out farther than his humble being would ever have accepted credit for. Stories abound of countless acts of kindness he extended to his coworkers, clients and community members. His generous nature was felt by his family and friends as well as acquaintances and strangers. Eric was both a protector and a seeker of truth and will be remembered for his love of

animals, adventure, humor and life.

For more than three decades, Eric served with his heart and deepest dedication as a sales executive in the food industry, most of which he spent with Sysco Foods, a national food distribution company. His commitment to serving his clients through the years was more than a job; it was his life’s purpose to make sure everyone from smallrestaurant owners to large hotels to our precious schools were provided the best service, enabling them to provide nourishment and fond social memories to the individuals they served.

As a Brentwood resident since 1981, Eric’s presence shall be felt in the community for many years to come. He not only supported the success of numerous restaurants and small-business owners but also served the community by volunteering for its baseball little leagues, a sport for which he had much passion. Through the years, an unimaginably loving support network of friends evolved to which Eric’s family owes much gratitude. These friends in the community are graciously thanked for their continuous gifts of love and support.

Donations in Eric’s memory may be sent payable to “Planet Hugger” at The Eric Witt Scrubs of Love Home Care Program, 4960 S. Gilbert Road #1-184, Chandler, AZ 85249. Any donations will be used for providing complimentary household chores to those in need and battling cancer.

Floyd Carl Poldrack Floyd Carl Poldrack, 77, departed this life and entered life anew surrounded by his loving family at his home in Brentwood on Tuesday, April 26.

F l o y d was born May 19, 1933 in T h o r n d a l e, Texas, a son of Carl and Emily Poldrack.

He resided in Concord for 48 years before moving to Brentwood nine years ago. Floyd worked as a carpenter for 63 years, building custom homes and retiring as the carpentry supervisor for the Lawrence Berkeley Research Laboratory in 1995.

Floyd was a Boy and Girl Sea Scouts leader for many years. He loved boating, fishing and working in his wood shop at home. A devoted husband and father, his greatest passion was his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Floyd was a longtime member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Concord and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Antioch.

Floyd will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Marietta Poldrack; beloved daughters, Velina Herrenkohl (Robert), Laurie Walker and Annette Poldrack (Eric); loving broth-

ers and sister, Clyde Poldrack (Carolyn), Carl Poldrack Jr. (Faye) and Ruby Gentry (James); four cherished grandchildren, Robert J., Stephanie, Krista and Rachelle; and six adored greatgrandchildren, Ava, Nathan, James, Megan, Gage and Sean.

A memorial service was held on April 30 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Concord. Private inurnment will take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sebastopol.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the East Bay or the Pacific Heart/Lung/Blood Institute at www.pacificmesocenter.org.

James Frank Gallardo James Frank Gallardo, also known as Jim, was born on July 22, 1930 and passed away at his home in Brentwood on April 16, 2011 at the age of 80. He was born and raised in San Francisco.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Juanita; son, Jaime; daughter, Jenelle; and his grandchildren, Ramon and Ariana. He was the son of Trinidad Estrada Gallardo and Manuel Serrano Gallardo and brother to Charles Phillip Gallardo.

He served in the Korean War as a sergeant and was honored with honorable medals. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his humble, generous and humorous personality.

He cared deeply for his grandchildren and was the best grandfather you could ask for. He will be forever in our hearts and won’t ever be forgotten.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002082-00 The name of the business (es): Larry’s Auto Electric Located at: 120 Second St, Oakley, CA, 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): (#1) Larry L. Day JR and (#2) Donna Day, 4810 Burgundy DR, Oakley, CA, 94561. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/89. Signature of registrant: Larry L Day JR This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 3/22/- 2011 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 3/22/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002135-00 The name of the business (es): Tee’s Me Baby Located at: 5627 Arcadia Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michelle Garnett 5627 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 06/01/06. Signature of registrant: Michelle Garnett This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 03/24/2011 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 03/24/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002173- 00 The name of the business (es): Define Yourself Personal Training Located at: 482 Richdale Ct. In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Leslie Montgomery 482 Richdale Ct., Bretnwood, 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 3/24/11.

Signature of registrant: Leslie Montgomery This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 03/24/2011 By Elizabeth Gutierrez, Deputy Expires 3/21/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 15, 22, 29, May 5, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002347- 00 The name of the business (es): 1) Diablo Auto Care 2)Diablo Auto Repair 3) San Ramon Boat & Trailer Located at: 15 Beta Court, In: San Ramon, CA,94583, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Diablo Auto Management Inc, 15 Beta Court, San Ramon, CA, 94583. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on April 1, 2011. Signature of registrant: Donald Ludwig This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/01/2011

By L. Derrick, Deputy Expires 04/01/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002511- 00 The name of the business (es): FD Motorsports Located at: 150 Middlefield Court, Suite G In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Fister-DiPietro Motorsports LLC 150 Middlefield Court, Suite G, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2011.

Signature of registrant: Mark DiPietro Member This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 4/7/11 By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 4/- 7/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002386- 00 The name of the business (es): GMR Consultants Located at: 1121 Medoc Court In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Georgi O’Keeffe 1121 Medoc 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: Georgi O’Keeffe GMR Consultants This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/04/2011 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 04/04/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002387- 00 The name of the business (es): Events by Georgi Located at: 1121 Medoc Court In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Georgi O’Keeffe, 1121 Medoc 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: Georgi O’Keeffe Events

by Georgi This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/04/2011 By Courtney Davis, Deputy Expires 04/04/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jose Luis Ramon Dos Santos Concepcion SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jose Luis Ramon Dos Santos Concepcion FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0584 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jose Luis

Ramon Dos Santos Concepcion filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Jose Luis Ramon Dos Santos Concepcion b. (aka) Luigi Ramon Dos Santos Concepcion c. (aka) Luigi D Concepcion d. (aka) Luigi Concepcion e. (aka) Jose Luis S. Concepcion to Proposed Name: Luigi Ramon Dos Santos Concepcion 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/17/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: April 14, 2011 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002492- 00 The name of the business (es): Personal Touch Located at: 5117 Fern Ridge Circle In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kelli J Wood 5117 Fern Ridge Circle, Discovery Bay, CA, 94505.

This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb. 2010. Signature of registrant: Kelli J Wood This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/06/2011 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 04/- 06/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002617- 00 The name of the business (es): Express Concrete Located at: 5353 Byron Hotsprings Rd In: Byron, Ca, 94514, Mailing: 75 E. Bolton Rd. #1, Oakley, CA, 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Luis Espinoza 75 E. Bolton Rd. #1, 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: Luis Espinoza This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/11/- 11 By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 04/11/16 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002520- 00 The name of the business (es): Ms Fit Personal Training Studio Located at: 55 Broderick Dr. Suite C In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Linda Carol Coogan 4675 Christenson St, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Linda Coogan This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 4/07/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 4/07/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.F-0002691- 00 The name of the business (es): Air Safety Concepts Located at: 4710 Discovery Point, In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): David L. Ogden 4710 Discovery Point, Discovery Bay, CA, 94505.

This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: David L. Ogden This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/14/11 By D. Acuff, Deputy Expires 04/14/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002834- 00 The name of the business (es): Ornamental Plant Works Located at: 751 Hoffman Lane In: Brentwood, CA, 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 723, Brentwood, CA, 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cory Dean Butler, 619 Apple Hill Drive, Brentwood, CA, 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/11/1978. Signature of registrant: Cory Dean Butler This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 4/19/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 4/19/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002637- 00 The name of the business (es): West Star International Group Located at: 1021 Orchid Dr In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Donald M Amato, 1021 Orchid Dr, Brentwood, CA, 94513 2)Kathleen Nott 905 Yardley Pl, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/12/11. Signature of registrant: Donald M. Amato This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 4/12/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 4/12/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002613- 00 The name of the business (es): Secret Vixens Located at: 1506 A Street, In: Antioch, CA, 94509, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Santor Group, LLC 1506 A Street, Antioch, CA 94509. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Verna R. Sanz This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 4/11/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 4/11/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002939- 00 The name of the business (es): Brian’s Motors Located at: 11980 Byron Highway In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brian Cannady 2834 Camino Diablo Rd., Byron, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Brian Cannady This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/22/2011 By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 04/22/- 16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002771- 00 The name of the business (es): Delta Pure Water Inc Located at: 41 A Sand Creek Rd In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Delta Pure Water INC, 41 A Sand Creek Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/18/11. Signature of registrant: Joe Trebino - CEO This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/18/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 04/18/11 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002900- 00 The name of the business (es): KM Virtual Services Located at: 423 Stanwick St In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kerri Diane Marvel 423 Stanwick St, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 2010. Signature of registrant: Kerri Marvel This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 4/21/11 By Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires 4/21/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 0002525-00 The name of the business (es): Wicked Corals Located at: 130 Little Ranch Cir, In: Oakley, CA, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Darla Mutter 130 Little Ranch Cir, 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: Darla Mutter This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/- 07/2011 By J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 06/07/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002671- 00 The name of the business (es): Tropirock Farms Located at: 2210 Hoffman Lane In: Byron, Ca, 94514, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christopher Derek McMullen 2210 Hoffman Lane, Byron, CA, 94514. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Christopher Derek McMullen This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/15/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 04/15/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002674- 00 The name of the business (es): Diamond Toto Located at: 1720 Peachwillow In: Pittsburg, Ca, 94565, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mildred Chepkemoi Moss 1720 Peachwillow, Pittsburg, CA, 94565. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/13/11. Signature of registrant: Mildred Chepkemoi Moss This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/13/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 04/13/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002783- 00 The name of the business (es): Sun N Stuff Located at: 320 Oak St In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Joseph P. Tarantino 1 Embarcadero W #169 Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/13/11. Signature of registrant: Joseph P. Tarantino This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/- 18/11 By J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 04/13/11 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002688- 00 The name of the business (es): Jimmy’s Auto Wholesale Located at: 8175 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jamil Naji Inc 8175 Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, CA 94513.

This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jamil Naji/President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 4/14/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 04/14/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002853- 00 The name of the business (es): Brentwood Wildcats Located at: 282 Pebble Beach Dr. In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Chris Miller 282 Pebble Beach Dr, Brentwood, CA, 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/20/11.

Signature of registrant: Chris Miller This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 4/20/- 11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 4/20/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002837- 00 The name of the business (es): Trinity Staffing Located at: 669 Sundale Lane In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Tamara LeDay 2) Raymond LeDay 669 Sundale Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Raymond LeDay This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/20/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 04/- 20/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002919- 00 The name of the business (es): Smoked on the Water Located at: 6286 Crystal Springs CIr. In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Daniel Robert Graham 2) Mashelle Grenard Bullington 6286 Crystal Springs Cir., Discovery Bay, CA, 94505. 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: Daniel Graham This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/21/11 By J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires 04/21/- 16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002367- 00 The name of the business (es): Delta Precision Located at: 540 Garcia Ave In: Pittsburg, CA, 94565, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Andy Doudna, 4011 Woodhill Dr., Oakley, CA, 94561, 2) Jerome A. Ramos, 794 Altesse Dr., Brentwood, CA, 94513 This business is conducted by: Co-Partners The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/1/2011.

Signature of registrant: Andy Doudna This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/01/- 11 By Courney Dias, Deputy Expires 04/1/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002699- 00 The name of the business (es): LeMor Permanent Cosmetics; LeMor Micropigmentation Institute Located at: 100 Lafayette Circle, Suite 200B In: Lafayette, Ca, 94549, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Yolanda Moore 2) Roy Moore 944 Dewing Avenue Apt A, Lafayette, CA 94549. 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: Yolanda Moore This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/14/2011 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 04/- 14/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Julian Hemmati SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Julian Hemmati FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0531 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Julian Hemmati filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Doreen Hemmati to Proposed Name: Doreen Sarah Hemmati 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/10/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the peti-

tion in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: April 6, 2011 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2011 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Davis, Stanley Marshall aka Stan Davis CASE NUMBER P11-00447 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Davis, Stanley Marshall aka Stan Davis A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Steven Davis aka Steve Davis in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA The Petition for Probate requests that: Steven Davis aka Steve Davis be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: 05/17/11 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: 61 Room: 212 b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Book & Book, LLP, 1414 Soquel Ave. #203, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062 Telephone: (831)427-5132 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No: H522847 CA Unit Code: H Loan No: 0031356504/ENARSON Investor No: 0001423948 Min No: 100024200014239483 AP #1: 068-2010608 NKA AP #2: 068- 201-060 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier’s, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: MARK ENARSON Recorded September 14, 2006 as Instr. No. 20060290531-00 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded January 21, 2011 as Instr.

No. 2011-16955 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 208 WORRELL ROAD, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness).” Said Sale of property will be made in “as is” condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

Said sale will be held on: MAY 12, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. *AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) MARTINEZ, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $400,556.99. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer

or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: April 22, 2011 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. as said Trustee, as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary KIMBERLY THORNE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 927111988 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing.

If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. TAC# 933290 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: 04/22/11, 04/29/11, 05/06/11

est bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 113 Daphne Ct Antioch CA 945095613 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $232,018.95. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 02, 2011.

R-377456 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish dates: 05/06/11, 05/13/11, 05/20/11 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: LINDA S. GUNANUKORN SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: LINDA S. GUNANUKORN FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0496 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: LINDA S. GUNANUKORN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. LINDA SADDAM GUNANUKORN to Proposed Name: LINDA MARIE MONTANO 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date:06/07/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 3/29/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ryan Brandon Barrett Jacques SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ryan Brandon Barrett Jacques FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0603 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Ryan Brandon Barrett Jacques filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ryan Brandon Barrett Jacques to Proposed Name: Ryan Brandon Barrett 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 06/21/- 11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 04/25/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002819- 00 The name of the business (es): SMART PC SOLUTION Located at: 3556 Mariner Rd In: Oakley, CA, 94561, Mailing: P.O. Box 1293, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Peter Ray Mejia 3556 Mariner Rd, Oakley, CA, 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/19/11. Signature of registrant: Peter Ray Mejia This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/19/16 By D. Acuff, Deputy Expires 04/19/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0004998 Title Order No. 110003593 Investor/Insurer No. 146977088 APN No. 034-480- 040-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ANTONIO GALAY AND DELIA GALAY HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 11/25/2006 and recorded 11/30/06, as Instrument No. 20060382328-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/27/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 51 VINCA CT, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 $625,104.43. 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: 04/- 28/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3983481 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: May 6,13, 20, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1316621-02 APN: 068- 491-0045 TRA: 01-135 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx9834 REF: Michael J Weber Livi IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 13, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 26, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded July 24, 2007, as Inst. No. 20070212214-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by The Michael J Weber Living Trust, Dated August 17, 2006, will sell at public auction to high-

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 1313824-10 LOAN NO: XXXXXX6583 TRA:19- 029 REF: FRESQUEZ SR, LAWRENC UNINS APN: 037-490- 009-001 Property Address: 60 GULL VIEW CT, OAKLEY CA 94561 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 30, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On May 12, 2011, at 10:00am, CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 06, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007’c2’ac0308712-00, in book XX, page XX, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: LAWRENCE A. FRESQUEZ SR. AND VELMA F FRESQUEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AND LAWRENCE A FRESQUEZ JR, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY ALL AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK 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: 60 GULL VIEW CT OAKLEY CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $435,117.00. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR SALES INFORMATION: Mon - Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (714)730- 2727 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION 525 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 22004 EL CAJON CA 92022-9004 Dated: April 19, 2011 CAL-WESTERN RECONVEYANCE CORPORATION By:-- Authorized Signature ASAP# 3954435 04/- 22/2011, 04/29/2011, 05/06/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 2011

THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: PARCEL ONE: PARCEL A, AS SHOWN ON THE MINOR SUBDIVISION MAP MS 92-88, FILED AUGUST 21, 1990, IN BOOK 148 OF PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 11, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: 1. MINERAL RIGHTS AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM WINIFRED ESTHER GREEN, ET AL, RECORDED JANUARY 12, 1990, BOOK 15597, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 200, AS FOLLOWS: ‘’ALL OIL, GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER MINERALS WITHIN OR UNDERLYING THE PREMISES, HEREIN DESCRIBED, BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID PROPERTY, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY. 2. MINERAL RIGHTS AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM MARJORIE JO BOLTON, RECORDED JANUARY 12, 1987, BOOK 13381, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 807, AS FOLLOWS: ‘’AN UNDIVIDED 1/3 INTEREST IN ALL OIL, GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER MINERALS WITHIN OR UNDERLYING THE PREMISES HEREIN DESCRIBED, TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO ENTER UPON SAID PREMISES FOR THE PURPOSE OF MINING FOR AND REMOVING THE SAME THEREFROM.’’ BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED JANUARY 12, 1990, BOOK 15597, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 194, THE SURFACE RIGHTS AND THE TOP 500 FEET WERE ELIMINATED. PARCEL TWO: A RIGHT OF WAY, NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE, AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE, ABOVE, FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS, FOR WATER, GAS, OIL AND SEWER PIPE LINES, AND FOR TELEPHONE, TELEVISION SERVICES, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER LINES, TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY POLES AND CONDUITS, OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS THAT PORTION OF PARCELS C AND D ON THE MAP OF MINOR SUBDIVISION MS 95-89, FILED OCTOBER 1, 1990, IN BOOK 148 OF PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 38, ET SEQ., CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, AND DESIGNATED ‘’AREA DEDICATED TO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES’’.

PARCEL THREE: A RIGHT OF WAY (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE), AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE, ABOVE, FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS, FOR WATER, GAS, OIL AND SEWER PIPE LINES, AND FOR TELEPHONE, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER LINES, TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY POLES OR UNDERGROUND CONDUITS TO CARRY SAID LINES, OVER, UNDER AND UPON THOSE PORTIONS OF PARCELS B, C AND D, AS SHOWN ON MS 92- 88, FILED AUGUST 21, 1990, IN BOOK 148 OF PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 11, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, AND DESIGNATED ‘’AREA DEDICATED TO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES’’. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $907,054.77 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 24865 MARSH CREEK ROAD BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 APN Number: 011-042-005 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting.

DATE: 04- 22-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee REGINA CANTRELL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap. com (714) 573- 1965 or www.priorityposting.comASAP# 3975771 04/29/2011, 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 2011

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: 2500 PALM CT, BRENTWOOD, CA, 945135006. 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 $655,111.88. 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/- 29/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3976140 04/29/2011, 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 2011

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

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

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

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): JAMES AUSTIN REBSTOCK, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 10/3/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0313142-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/13/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $340,942.11 The purported property address is: 1907 DEODAR AVE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 068-016-013-2 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to IBM Lender Business Process Services, Inc. (LBPS) 14523 SW Millikan Way, Suite 200 Beaverton OR 97005 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52.

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

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0002087 04/22/2011, 04/29/2011, 05/06/- 2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: 4/22/2011 4/29/2011 5/6/2011

the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $406,325.69 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, Lender or Servicer has declared it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 from the Commissioner that is current and valid as of the date of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale and the requirements of Section 2923.52(a) does not apply to this Notice of Trustee’s Sale. Dated: 4/28/2011 MAX DEFAULT SERVICES CORPORATION Ryan Remington/Authorized Signature FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 Max Default Services Corp. is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

ASAP# 3981756 05/06/- 2011, 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0104789 Title Order No. 10-8402039 Investor/Insurer No. 156306597 APN No. 035-401- 010-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/10/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by WILLIAM O THACH, AND KELLY THACH, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 01/10/2007 and recorded 01/29/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0026737-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/27/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 720 WALNUT DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 945612130. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $493,851.93. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

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

DATED: 12/- 01/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3983387 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-418773-AB Order #: 4998628 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/18/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and

expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LEODEGARIO C FLORES JR, AND SALVACION J FLORES, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 12/30/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0277553 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/27/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $398,022.95 The purported property address is: 406 SILVERSPUR LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 034-160-060-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Nationstar Mortgage LLC 350 Highland Drive Lewisville TX 75067. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded to exercise the note holders rights ‘ against the real property only.

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

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 244648CA Loan No. 3011019498 Title Order No. 576236 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09-08-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05-20- 2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09-18-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-029393400, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: DAN REINMUTH AND MARIANNE REINMUTH, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0159598 Title Order No. 09-8490653 Investor/Insurer No. 143847002 APN No. 019-340- 009-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/06/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by TINA L EILERMAN, A SINGLE WOMAN, dated 09/06/- 2006 and recorded 09/12/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0287541-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/- 20/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-399848-TC Order #: 100671497-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/14/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): VINCENT J. KEATS AND JANICE L. KEATS, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 3/2/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0062478-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/- 27/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $416,235.65 The purported property address is: 1197 CLAREMONT DR BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 010-380022 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to IBM Lender Business Process Services, Inc. (LBPS) 14523 SW Millikan Way, Suite 200 Beaverton OR 97005 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52.

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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 10036465 JV Loan No. 0210157418 Title Order No. 100731273CABFI APN 0185600038 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 26, 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 12, 2011, 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 COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on September 30, 2008, as Instrument No. 2008021525800 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA, executed by: RAYMOND P. LOPEZ, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, 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: 1148 BRETON DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made 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 $621,795.83 (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: 04/14/2011 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 3075 Prospect Park Dr., Ste 100 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916- 636-0114 Rozalyn Tudor Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714730-2727 ASAP# 3970454 04/22/2011, 04/29/2011, 05/06/2011 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-401234-TC Order #: 100681480-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Parviz Poutinchian Azad, 7688 Stone Leaf Rd., San Ramon, CA 94582 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Parviz Poustinchian Azad FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0593 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Parviz Poustinchian Azad filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Parviz Poustinchian Azad b) Mohammad Taghi Poustinchian c) Mohammad Taghi Pirasteh to Proposed Name: Mohammad T Poustinchian 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 6/14/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 4/14/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-000281- 00 The name of the business (es): Signscape Located at: 749 Mammouth Ct, In: Oakley, Ca, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brian Blankenship 749 Mammouth Ct, Oakley, CA, 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Brian Blankenship This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 04/19/11 By D. Acuff, Deputy Expires 04/19/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No GM-274369-C Loan No 0476433883 Insurer No. 1705940618 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/09/2008. 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 a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made; but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: DON BARGON AND ROSE MARIE BARGON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 01/15/2008 as Instrument No. 20080008396 in Book xx, page xx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 05/24/2011 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Property Address is purported to be: 360 MAUDE COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN#: 035- 600-084^1 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $327,987.05, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 04/25/2011 EXECUTIVE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3967538 04/29/2011, 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 2011

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 CONTAINED IN THE DEED FROM MYRTLE L MARLIN TO DELTA INVESTMENT ASSOCIATES, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, RECORDED DECEMBER 16 , 1968, AS INSTRUMENT NO 92923, OFFICIAL RECORDS PARCEL TWO A NON- EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR ROADWAY AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER, UNDER ALONG AND ACROSS THAT PORTION OF PARCEL D LYING WITHIN 30 FOOT STRIP DEDICATED TO THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP HEREIN ABOVE REFERRED TO, FILED FEBRUARY 28, 1975, BOOK 37 OF PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 10, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS PARCEL THREE A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR ROADWAY AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THAT PORTION OF PARCEL A LYING WITHIN THE 30 FOOT STRIP DEDICATED TO THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP HEREIN REFERRED TO, FILED NOVEMBER 29, 1978 IN BOOK 72 OF PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 23, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS A.P.N #.: 020-050010 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Dated: 04/- 08/11 Western Progressive , LLC, as Trustee

by Law Offices of Les Zieve as agent 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Automated Sale Information Line: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com For Non- Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 Carolyn Crutsinger, Trustee Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ASAP# 3964860 04/22/2011, 04/29/2011, 05/06/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 2011

be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: PARCEL A AS SHOWN ON PARCEL MAP M.S. 233-71, FILED MAY 11, 1972 IN BOOK 22 OF PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 17, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $669,867.61 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 5208 ELM LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 051-210- 026-4 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting.

DATE: 04-27-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee LOREN LOPEZ, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2- 4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800- 892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap. com(714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 3974734 04/29/2011, 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 2011

THEREOF, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS OR UPON ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM: GRANTOR RESERVES UNIT ITSELF, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, ALL THE SUBSURFACE WATER NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PART OF THE LAND ABOVE DESCRIBED, LYING BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, EXPRESSLY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR SUCH WATER, WITHOUT RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOVERING SUCH WATER. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $537,349.96 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4719 MORGAN COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 041-220- 038-8 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting.

DATE: 04-28-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee RIKKI JACOBS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2- 4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800- 892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap. com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 3971154 04/29/2011, 05/- 06/2011, 05/13/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 2011

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

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

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pointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 7/28/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0238264-00 in book ---, page - and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 5/19/2011 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St., entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court St. (Corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $312,172.73 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3319 Gentrytown Drive Antioch, CA 94509 A.P.N.: 076-502-002-9 The undersigned Trusteedisclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements.

Date: 4/13/- 2011 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 For Non- Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 960-8299 Robin Pape, Trustee Sale Assistant Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 09-02997 APN: 020- 050-010 Loan No. 70168349 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/25/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: WILLIAM E BRADLEY JR, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust recorded 6/2/2005 as Instrument No. 20050197851-00 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:5/12/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $568,076.90 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5350 SELLERS AVE OAKLEY(AREA), California 94561 Described as follows: PARCEL ONE PARCEL B, AS SHOWN ON THE PARCEL MAP FILED NOVEMBER 29, 1978 IN BOOK 72 OF PARCEL MAPS, PAGE 22, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER

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

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

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

by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 04-29-2010 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee ZELMA THORPES ZELMA THORPES, ASSISTANT SECRETARY California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (714) 7302727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 5731965 or www.priorityposting.comASAP# 3981646 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 746459CA Loan No. 3062184886 Title Order No. 110036278CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07-11-2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05-20- 2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 07-212006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2006- 0230473-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: SATWANT SAINI, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY., as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 746609CA Loan No. 0695479071 Title Order No. 110048129CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-17-2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05-20- 2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05-25-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-018683900, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: FRANCISCO JAVIER LOPEZ, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND CASEY FULLER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, 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 38, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7707, FILED FEBRUARY 3, 1994 IN BOOK 370 ON MAPS, PAGE 29, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE AND OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES BELOW A POINT OF 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 THE UPPER 500 FEET THEREOF FOR SUCH PURPOSES, AS EXCEPTED IN THE DEED FROM EUGENE JACOB THOMAS, ET UX, RECORDED OCTOBER 23, 1987, IN BOOK 13975, PAGE 126, OFFICIAL RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL MINERALS, AND ANY REMAINING INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM, AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-404834-TC Order #: 100712444-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/27/2007. 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): BRENT WHITE AND HILDA WHITE, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 8/7/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0226497-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/13/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $326,470.51 The purported property address is: 2805 CAROB ST ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 051- 346-007-1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to IBM Lender Business Process Services, Inc. (LBPS) 14523 SW Millikan Way, Suite 200 Beaverton OR 97005 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52.

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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No GM-274212-F Loan No 0602408038 Insurer No 0428505550703 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/13/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made; but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: STEPHANIE M. BROWNE, A MARRIED WOMAN Recorded 07/- 27/2009 as Instrument No. 2009- 0177323 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 05/24/- 2011 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Property Address is purported to be: 404 BAYVIEW DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN#: 035740-051^1 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $192,579.44, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55.

Date: 04/27/2011 EXECUTIVE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 915043120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 lleanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3969645 04/29/2011, 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2010-05663 Loan No.: 70255187 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/18/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: MARION VILLASENOR, JR., A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Ap-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015000708 Title Order No.: 110055601 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/20/- 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/27/- 2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0323056-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: NASEEM ISRAR AND HUSSAIN ISRAR, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 05/26/2011 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5210 DAFFODIL DR, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 034-510-0812 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $96,266.00. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 04/26/- 2011 ASAP# 3971363 05/06/- 2011, 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002826- 00 The name of the business (es): 1) Magical Ceremonies 2) eSocial Grace Located at: 1213 Silverton Way In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: 2420 C-1 Sand Creek Rd #211, Brentwood, CA, 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Van Maren LLC 1213 Silverton Way, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co, Wyoming The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MC=5/30/09, eSG N/A. Signature of registrant: Patti Caveney Manager This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 4/19/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 4/19/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-414622-RM Order #: 100791983-CA-BFO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/6/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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): SOILA S SOTO AND, ROBERT C SOTO, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded: 9/16/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0353140-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/- 20/2011 at 1:30:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Court St. entrance to the County Courthouse 725 Court St., (corner of Main and Court St.) Martinez, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $255,066.28 The purported property address is: 334 FILBERT CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 035- 480-023-7 035-480023 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 7301 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders rights’ against the real property only.

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

IDSPub #0002210 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: 4/29/2011, 5/6/2011, 5/13/2011

AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 50 FREEMARK CT, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 037-321-001-2 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $233,673.84. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap. comNDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 04/29/- 2011NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3973871 05/06/2011, 05/- 13/2011, 05/20/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011

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

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

ASAP# 3959716 04/- 29/2011, 05/06/2011, 05/13/- 2011Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 2011

COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: THE MICHAEL J WEBER LIVING TRUST, DATED AUGUST 17, 2006, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 05/26/- 2011 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5054 MIGUEL DR, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 037-440-006-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $233,937.52. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap. com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 04/29/- 2011 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3973909 05/06/2011, 05/- 13/2011, 05/20/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011

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 $507,291.81. 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: 03/- 31/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY 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 is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA3973544 04/29/2011, 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0128993 Title Order No. 09-8384776 Investor/Insurer No. 105126918 APN No. 011-302- 010-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/22/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by REMIGIO PONCE, A MARRIED MAN AND AND CLAUDIA LEON, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 09/22/2005 and recorded 10/03/05, as Instrument No. 20050376676-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/20/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3721 CATAMARAN COURT, DISCOVERY BAY, CA, 94514. 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 $602,215.11. 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/- 04/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3977367 04/29/2011, 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011 Antioch Press No. 06- 1617 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1314543-14 APN: 056- 360-070-9 TRA: 01031 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1088 REF: Kretzmer, Carl IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED June 01, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 19, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded June 03, 2005, as Inst.

No. 2005-0200437-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed

by Carl H. Kretzmer and Mildred H.

Kretzmer, Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: 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: 5616 Plumbridge Way Antioch CA 94531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $411,955.79. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: April 26, 2011. R-376893 Antioch Press No. 06-16170 Publish Dates: 4/29/11, 05/06/11, 05/13/11

or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/- 30/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA3974226 04/29/2011, 05/- 06/2011, 05/13/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015000753 Title Order No.: 110060001 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/13/- 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/24/- 2007 as Instrument No. 20070212216-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MICHAEL J. WEBER, TRUSTEE OF THE MICHAEL J WEBER LIVING TRUST, DATED AUGUST 17, 2006, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/- CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 05/26/- 2011 TIME OF SALE: 10:00

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-414887-AL Order #: 100794339 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/10/2006.

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): DEREK RAMIREZ , A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 9/18/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0293542-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 5/- 23/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $382,703.64 The purported property address is: 1015 WARHOL WAY OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 037- 500-037-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services LLC 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. CA05002810- 10-1 . Title Order No. 55017161 Loan No. 0044884260 APN 037- 470-046 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 21, 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 May 18, 2011, 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 September 25, 2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0270348-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA , executed by: BRIAN K VICKERS AND ANDREA K VICKERS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, in favor of CARTUS HOME LOANS (FKA CENDANT MORTGAGE) as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5000 MONTEVINO 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 theron, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the 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 $405,126.96 (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: April 22, 2011 MTC FINANCIAL INC dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05002810-10-1 . 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Clarisa Gastelum, Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# FNMA3964297 04/22/2011, 04/- 29/2011, 05/06/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: April 22, 29, May 6, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015000806 Title Order No.: 110063342 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/12/- 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/24/- 2007 as Instrument No. 20070212222-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Leticia Garrett 2709 Violet Court, Antioch, CA, 94531 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Leticia Garrett FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0554 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Peticia Garrett filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Quentin Price Dailey to Proposed Name: Christian Louis Richard Garrett 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 06/20/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press b. Notice to father named on birth certificate is waived because there has been judicial determination that he is not the biological father Date: 4/19/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0117113 Title Order No. 08-8476762 Investor/Insurer No. 1705568272 APN No. 034- 160-012-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/05/2007. 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, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MIGUEL A LOPEZ, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 11/05/2007 and recorded 11/08/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0310761- 00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/- 20/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4004 BLACKSMITH CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Denise Jones, 916 Halite Way, Antioch, CA, 94509 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Denise Jones FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0418 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Denise Jones filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Denise Jones to Proposed Name: Denise Cappucini Jones 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 5/16/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 3/11/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0085937 Title Order No. 10-8348356 Investor/Insurer No. 1707557879 APN No. 041- 280-031-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/07/2008. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ANDREA BARAJAS, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 08/07/2008 and recorded 08/14/- 08, as Instrument No. 2008- 0181153-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/20/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 16 LEILA CT, OAKLEY, CA, 945613999. 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 $468,207.21. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0142837 Title Order No. 09-8430457 Investor/Insurer No. 147760939 APN No. 035-365- 003-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/15/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by CATALINA WALKER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 12/15/2006 and recorded 12/20/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0404634-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 05/27/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 450 ANVILWOOD DRIVE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $446,185.21. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/- 29/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3977711 05/06/2011, 05/13/2011, 05/20/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002712- 00 The name of the business (es): United Families Ministries Located at: 360 W. 6th Street In: Pittsburg, CA, 94565, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1)Dennis R. Sowels 2)Susan Y. Sowels, 360 W. 6th Street, Pittsburg, CA, 94565.

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

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Events Friday, May 6 On the Boards Liberty High School’s Allan E. Jones Performing Arts Center is the venue for three student-directed performances at 7 p.m.

Performances include excerpts from “Selkie: Between Land and Sea” plus “Dancing at Lughnasa” and the one-act play “Riders to the Sea.” Tickets ($5) are available at the door.

‘Unsinkable Molly Brown’ Excelsior Middle School presents the musical “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” at 7 p.m. plus Saturday performances at noon and 4 p.m.

Tickets are $8 for adults; $6 for students and seniors. For more information, call 925-809-7530.

Saturday, May 7 Edna Hill Bazaar Edna Hill Middle School’s community yard sale, held from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., features crafts, housewares, clothes, baby accessories, artwork, jewelry and tools. For more information, call 925-634-8729 or e-mail ednahillbazaar@yahoo.com.

Dog Wash Doggie Depot’s dog wash, beginning at 8 a.m., benefits Homeless Animals Response Program (HARP). For more information, call 925-516-7224 or visit www.harp-rescue.org.

ARTwalk The Brentwood Art Society hosts an ARTwalk during Farmers’ Market from 8 a.m.-noon in downtown Brentwood, where artists will display their work for show and sale. Enjoy the view and chat with talented local artists.

Plant Sale Delta Informal Gardeners hosts its plant sale fundraiser from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at 2192 Chestnut St. in Brentwood. Products include roses, vegetables, herbs, colorful annuals, unique perennials, succulents and soil.

Show ’n Shine Support Bay Area Crisis Nursery by stopping by the Diablo Valley Mustang Association’s Show ’n Shine Car Show at Prewett Water Park, 4701 Lone Tree Way in Antioch, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The entry fee is $30. For more information, call 925-447-3633.

Celebrate Mama!

Find the perfect gift for Mother’s Day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Celebrate Mama! – an all-things-mom event at The Streets of Brentwood. For more information, call 925595-0272 or visit www.celebratemama.com.

Community Cleanup The Antioch Neighborhood Cleanup Program takes on Williamson Ranch Park, 5000 Lone Tree Way, from 9-11 a.m.

Volunteers will receive instructions and the equipment necessary to accomplish the cleanup goal. The targeted areas are within walking distance.

Document Shredding Concerned about identity theft? Bring unwanted confidential documents to Dow Credit Union, 4041 Lone Tree Way, Suite 100 in Antioch, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Residents may bring up to six grocery bags, or three small boxes, of paper material to shred. For more information, call 925-331-1036.

Wellness Workshop Deer Valley Chiropractic hosts a Stress Less – Live More workshop from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 5081 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, call 925-757-7571.

Spring Fashion Show Red Men and Pocahontas Hall showcases fashions from Kohl’s during a fashion show from noon-3 p.m. at 1403 Main St. in Oakley. Makeup by Mary Kay and jewelry

by Premier Designs will also be on display.

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Children’s Gardening Workshop Join garden experts Lisa Ely and Michael Glassman for a free family garden workshop at Lowe’s, 5503 Lone Tree Way, from noon-3 p.m. Learn tricks for growing fruits and veggies in your backyard or on your patio. For more information, visit www. kardenscorner.com.

Cinco de Mayo Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at O’Hara Park Middle School from 1-5 p.m. Tickets ($9) include a lunch of burrito or taco and rice and beans. The event features music and special performances. For more information, call 925-625-5060.

Japan Relief The Antioch-Chichibu Sister City Organization hosts a Japan Relief Fundraiser at the Antioch Historical Museum, 1500 W. Fourth St. A nohost bar is open from 5-6:30 p.m., followed by a tri-tip dinner with a Japanese flair.

Seating is limited. Tickets ($20) are available in advance only. For more information, visit www.antiochchchichibu.com.

Harlem Ambassadors The Harlem Ambassadors visit Los Medanos College at 7 p.m., offering a unique brand of Harlem-style basketball featuring high-flying slam dunks, dazzling ball-handling tricks and hilarious comedy routines. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. For more information, call 925-757-0972.

Monday, May 9 Golf Tournament The Rotary Club of Brentwood golf tournament kicks off at 10:30 a.m. at The Golf Club at Brentwood, 100 Summerset Drive. The entry fee is $125. For those who wish to attend only the reception dinner at 6 p.m., tickets are $25. For more information, call 925-813-2699 or visit www. brentwoodrotary.org/golf.

Tuesday, May 10 Safe and Sober Grad Night Oakley parents and volunteers are needed to help plan Freedom High School’s 2011 Safe and Sober Grad Night celebration. The planning committee meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Building A staff lounge at Freedom, 1050 Neroly Road. For more information, e-mail fhsgradnite2010@ comcast.net.

Wednesday, May 11 Introduction to Kajukenbo Master Les Edwins of East Bay Self Defense leads a workout that introduces Kajukenbo at the Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St., at 3:30 p.m. This is a hands-on martial arts presentation for teens. Registration is required. For more information, call 925-757-9224.

Thursday, May 12 Public Works Open House The City of Brentwood celebrates National Public Works Week by hosting a public open house from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at 2201 Elkins Way. Learn how the city operates and maintains its domestic water and wastewater systems and provides garbage collection and recycling services. For more information, call 925-516-6000.

Support Kaleidoscope Representatives of Keller Williams Realty will be at Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection, 14671 Byron Highway, at 8:30 a.m. building a tranquil garden where people can to go to reflect. To find out how you can help, call 925315-6789 or e-mail bantajenn@yahoo.com.

Republican Women The May meeting of East Contra Costa Republican Women Federated is held at 11 a.m. at Discovery Bay Sports Bar & Steak House, 2477 Discovery Bay Blvd. This

month’s guest speakers include Allen Payton, who will speak on Redistricting, and Carol Hehmeyer, who will explore Integrity in Voting. For reservations, call 925-634-7826.

Open Mic Celebrate May’s many milestones – Mothers’ Day, blooming flowers, long evenings, proms and graduations – at Brentwood’s Open Mic at 6:30 p.m. at The Game Pizza ’N Pub, 235 Oak St. Participants are allowed five minutes to perform. For more information, e-mail shortkati@yahoo.com or call 925-634-6655.

Sign-ups SeaWolves Swimming and Water Polo Registration for the SeaWolves summer water polo and swim teams is now open.

Summer water polo begins May 23 and swim is ongoing. For more information, visit www. brentwoodseawolves.com or e-mail info@ brentwoodseawolves.com.

Boys Basketball Camp Heritage High School hosts a basketball camp for boys in grades 3-8 June 6-10 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Each camper gets individual and small-group instruction on all phases of the game, including sportsmanship and teamwork. The fee is $100. For more information, call Pat Cruickshank at 925-6340037, ext. 6090 or e-mail cruicksh@luhsd.net.

Deer Valley Youth Football and Cheer Deer Valley Youth Football Association is accepting applications for the 2011 season for football (ages 7-14) and cheer (5-14). The fee is $50. Sign-ups are held May 10, 14 and 24 at Round Table Pizza, 4500 Lone Tree Way. For more information, visit www.dvyf.org.

Parent Project Beginning May 10, this 10-week series offers practical advice for dealing with common behaviors among adolescents. Topics include communication techniques, improving school performance and preventing alcohol and drug use. Classes are held weekly from 6:30-9 p.m. at John Muir Health Outpatient Center, 2400 Balfour Road in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-349-8473.

Antioch Youth Football and Cheer Register for the 2011 Football and Cheer Season at Straw Hat Pizza, 3001 Delta Fair Blvd in Antioch, on Wednesday nights, May 4,18 and 25, from 7-9 p.m. Registration (ages 5-14) is $45. There are no cheer tryouts.

Delta Patriots Youth Football and Cheer Delta Patriots Youth Football and Cheer (ages 514) is seeking players for its championship-level football teams and nationally ranked cheer squads. No tryouts; no cuts; everyone plays!

Sign up online at www.deltapatriots.com.

Ongoing Events Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support The Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets the second Thursday of the month 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 needed. For more information, call 925-513-7710.

Delta Quilters If you love quilting, come to Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane in Brentwood, at 6:30 p.m. for the group’s general meeting every second Monday of the month. For more information, e-mail info@deltaquilters.org.

Oakley-Delta Lions Oakley-Delta Lions Club meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Driftwood Yacht Club, 6346 Bridgehead Road in Oakley. For more information, visit www.e-clubhouse. org/sites/oakleyd.

Bread of Life Bread of Life Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen offers groceries and free hot meals every Saturday, excluding holidays. Groceries are distributed after meal times. No requirements need to be met. For more details, call 925-778-1639.

Senior Luncheon Brentwood Senior Citizen’s Club, Inc. offers a senior luncheon and bingo the last Wednesday and second Friday of the month at the Brentwood Senior Center.

Admission is $2; reservations are required by noon the day before. Call 925-634-5040 for reservations.

Lap swimming Brentwood’s Family Aquatic Complex is open for the 2011 Lap and Masters season.

The competition pool is open from 5:30-8 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. and 6:15-8:15 p.m.

Participants must purchase a 16-entry pass for $35.20 at the Parks and Recreation office, 101B Sand Creek Road. For more information, call 925-516-5444.

Toastmasters Looking to improve your speaking and leadership skills? Ignite your career?

Win that job interview? Join East County Communicators, a chapter of Toastmasters International, meets every first and third Wednesday of the month from 9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m. at MJ’s Café, 655 First St. in Brentwood. Call 925-513-3022 or e-mail vivianfaye@comcast.net.

iPlay Volleyball

Free Clothing and Food

iPlay Skills Program is taking registration for the summer session, beginning June 13.

Two-hour sessions are held Mondays and Wednesdays through July 13 at the Antioch Indoor Sports Center. Boys and girls 8-17 are welcome. For more information, call 925-642-1445 or visit www.iplayvbleague. com.

Bingo Night

On the Horizon Rummage Sale Resurrection Ministries hosts a yard sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 14 at 1275 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. Proceeds go to the Human Care Committee. For more information, call 925-240-5119.

Spring Fling Tower of Power’s Mic Gillette joins the Liberty High School band for a spring concert on May 14 at 7 p.m. at Liberty High School, 850 Second St. in Brentwood.

Tickets are $15. For more information, e-mail hurstc@libertyuhsd.k12.ca.us.

Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2250 Jeffrey Way in Brentwood, operates a clothes barn and food pantry the second Saturday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free clothes, food, other resources and prayer are provided to those in need. For more information, call 925-634-1540.

The first number is called at 7 p.m. for the Knights of Columbus and the Columbiettes Council 10414 Bingo Night. Bingo continues every second Saturday through Nov. 13. The $20 or $30 buy-in includes dinner. The payout is $100; $150 for the special payout. For more information, call 925-625-2610.

Quit Smoking Sutter Delta Medical Center presents a free Quit Smoking Today seminar with Oncology Resource Nurse Suzanne Much on Monday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Get the information and support you need to succeed. To sign-up or for more information, call 925-779-3613.

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