Discovery Bay Press_08.19.11

Visit Your Hometown Website www.thepress.net

ward Winning News al A pa

YOUR HOMETOWN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER

Vol. 9, No. 33

Staff Writer The cities of Brentwood and Oakley are one step closer to sealing the deal with CalTrans (California Department of Transportation) and finally taking control of their respective Highway 4 roadways.

The Brentwood and Oakley city councils have approved the formal cooperative agreements with CalTrans for the transfer and handover of State Route 4 and the State Route 4 Bypass to their local jurisdictions. And because CalTrans has determined that each city is exempt from the usual 90-day CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) notifications – due to the agency’s ongoing familiarity with the decades-old projects – the process has been accelerated, and the official handovers are expected to take place by the end of the year.

“The reason this is coming up now,” said Debra Galey, management analyst for the City of Brentwood, “is because the Bypass was constructed as an extension of State Route 4 and now that sections one, two and three are nearly complete, CalTrans is ready to take it into the state highway system, which means that the state can now relinquish it to the local cities.”

For both Brentwood and Oakley – which have long anticipated the transfer – the handover will finally afford them the opportunities to build their own civic autonomy and maintain local control.

“To control the major thoroughfare is huge for any community,” said Oakley City Manager Bryan Montgomery. “And right now we don’t control the landscaping, traffic signs, encroach-

August 19, 2011

Brilliance in a bottle

Cities ready for Goose up highway hand-off

by Ruth Roberts

rs

Na t

pe

ion

An East County grape grower’s expertise is converting the region’s soil and climate into fistfuls of awards. Page 1B

Culinary charity A dining and grape-picking bash set in a local orchard will help a community kitchen co-op get off the ground. Page 5A

hotographer Stacey Chance recently caught this regal Canada goose perched atop a post in Discovery Bay. The local waterfowl are the only ones you’ll find wearing goose down around here this weekend, when temperatures are expected to reach the high 80s.

P

‘The Storm’ flattens foes

see Highway page 17A

Funds in place for eBART park-and-ride

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer The planned eBART station on Hillcrest Avenue in Antioch got a key boost recently, as local politicians announced that money has been secured from the state for park-and-ride services in the northern part of the city.

According to a press release from Congressmen John Garamendi, George Miller and Jerry McNerney, the eBART project recently received $641,250 from the California Department of Transportation for Tri-Delta Transit to purchase the land needed for park-and-ride and bus services for the planned station.

Park-and-ride stations will allow commuters to leave their car in a lot while a Tri-Delta Transit bus takes them to the

“ Connecting Antioch to BART through eBART will help thousands of residents in East Contra Costa and beyond get to work and have easier access to locations throughout Northern California.

”

Rep. John Garamendi eBART station. According to City Councilmember Gary Agopian, the new parkand-ride lot would be located on Auto Center Drive near the Babe Ruth baseball fields.

“I’m glad our work and the hard work of Tri-Valley Transit, BART, and other regional leaders succeeded in securing this desperately needed investment,” Garamendi said in the press release.

“Connecting Antioch to BART through eBART will help thousands of residents in East Contra Costa and beyond get to work and have easier access to locations throughout Northern California. The Antioch eBART station and park-and-ride will serve as a hub to BART and also be available for express bus service, better connecting Antioch to its neighbors.”

This is one of the latest developments on the eBART front after Antioch City Councilmembers approved the station’s design in June. The eBART station will

Power boost

go to news/WebExtras!

visit thepress.net

like us on facebook

follow us on twitter

Scan QR code with your mobile device to access these websites.

Rebates and incentives are available for energy-efficiency upgrades.

see eBART page 17A

Take a seat

go to news/press releases A county transportation committee is looking for a new member.

A local kickboxer’s recent triumph gave a boost to her already impressive bevy of belts.

Page 21A Arts ....................................... 4A Calendar ............................ 15B Classifieds ......................... 10B Cop Logs ............................19A East County Life ................ 1B Entertainment ................... 7B Food ...................................... 8B Health & Beauty ................ 4B Milestones .......................... 3B Opinion ..............................18A Sports .................................21A FOR MOVIE TIMES SEE PAGE 5A

Spread the virus go to multimedia/videos

Send in your favorite viral video for viewing on The Press’ website.

AUGUST 19, 2011

COMMUNITY

Report cites problems with new police radios

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer A state-of-the-art police radio system purchased by the Brentwood Police Department is vulnerable to jamming and encryption problems, according to a study reported last week in the Wall Street Journal. But a spokesman for the BPD said the issues are primarily due to operator errors.

The new system is designed to allow multiple emergency response agencies to communicate with each other, something not possible with older, analog radios now used by most departments.

In addition to standard VHF communications, the new radios facilitate encrypted (coded) transmissions.

According to the Aug. 10 story, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania “overheard conversations that included descriptions of undercover agents and confidential informants, plans for forthcoming arrests and information on the technology used in surveillance operations.

Their research also shows that the radios can be effectively jammed using a pink electronic child’s toy and that the standard used by the radios “provides a convenient means for an attacker” to

continuously track the location of a radio’s user. Another problem is that the P25 radios allow jamming at relatively low power, enabling the researchers to prevent reception using a $30 toy pager designed for pre-teens.

Last week, the Brentwood City Council approved an $827,000 expenditure for the Motorola system – the same one cited in the news report and study – which is expected to be up and running by the middle of September.

Wade Gomes, a former BART Police captain, now an administrative liaison with the BPD, said his interpretation of the report was that problems seemed to be largely due to user error.

“I’ve had the chance to quickly read the study and conclude that most of the problems are due to poor setup of the systems, poor training of the users and poor response to training – where trained operators forget to switch their radios from clear to encrypted traffic,” said Gomes. “The errors are mostly due to a human factor and not the equipment itself.”

But Holly Joshi, public information officer for the Oakland Police Department – which has used the P25 system see Radios page 17A

No Pain, More Gain.

PROFESSIONAL. QUALITY. SERVICES.

ADVERTISING

We know managing your own rental property isn’t always as easy as it looks. That’s why we’ve developed a full-service property management system and professional team of experts designed to make owning property easy and more profitable!

TENANT SCREENING

Visit AMeadowsPropertyManagement.com to get started today, and learn more about how our full range of services can increase your property revenue!

FREE

CONSULTATION AND HOME EVALUATION!

www.ameadowspropertymanagement.com

LEASE NEGOTIATIONS RENT COLLECTION MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS ACCOUNTING MAINTENANCE REPAIRS

Call Now! (925) 625-7975 DRE #1311126

THEPRESS.NET

|

3A

Workers will block off the Somersville Road underpass Monday through Thursday nights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.; Friday nights from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Photo courtesy of R&L Brosamer, Inc.

Roadwork to close Somersville Road CalTrans and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority recently announced a round of road closures in Antioch as workers continue to widen Highway 4 to four lanes in each direction.

According to a press release from the California Department of Transportation, both directions of Somersville Road will be closed overnight for an estimated three weeks at the intersection of Somersville and Highway 4. Beginning this week, workers will block off the Somersville Road underpass Monday through Thursday nights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.; Friday nights from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Work on that part of Highway 4 is scheduled to be completed by Sept. 2.

“This closure is to ensure crew and public safety while crews install temporary supports for construction of one of the new bridges at Somersville Road,” the press release states.

Signs will be in place directing motorists around the work zone via Delta Fair Boulevard and Century Boulevard.

Drivers should expect delays and allow extra time for their commute.

For updates regarding the Highway 4 widening project, visit www.widensr4. org.

4A

|

THEPRESS.NET

ARTS

AUGUST 19, 2011

Festival to fill Streets with Art, Wine & Jazz

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

When the Brentwood Art, Wine & Jazz Festival hits The Streets of Brentwood on the weekend of Aug. 27 and 28, visitors will be treated to world-class music, award-winning wines and a variety of unique artwork. But one thing folks won’t experience, hopes Brentwood Art Society President Jack Gaughan, is a repeat of last year’s unseasonably harsh conditions.

“I’ve ordered calm weather for the festival – no gale force winds,” laughed Gaughan of the last year’s surprise wind storm and abnormally cool temperatures. “It’s going to be a great event.”

Celebrating its 10th anniversary and second showing at The Streets, the admission-free, family-friendly event features 44 artist booths, six wineries, two microbreweries plus local food vendors. The Brentwood Kiwanis Club, Sutter Medical Center and John Muir Medical Group will also operate booths, as will the Broadway Under the Stars group.

The children’s area includes last year’s popular Wall of Art, featuring the work of local students, and the potentially messy – but fun – Kids N’ Clay sculpting area. Artist Al Lopez will draw caricatures, and a Lego play area provided by Bricks for Kids will offer plenty of play for builders of all ages.

New this year are the Liberty High School singing groups “Divas,” “Pink Ladies” and “Jag,” strolling through the grounds, entertaining visitors with sweet a cappella offerings. Also new and located at the west end of the promenade

Photos courtesy of Jack Gaughan

Lloyd Gregory, above left, and Holly Penfield are among the performers to appear at the Brentwood Art, Wine & Jazz Festival on Aug. 27-28. will be an exhibition of Liberty High School students creating chalk sidewalk paintings.

“My long-term objective is to have a streetpainting festival someday in Brentwood,” said Gaughan. “And the chalk paintings are a way of demonstrating that street painting is a lot of fun.”

But plenty of fun will be provided for the non-painters at this year’s event. Nine musical performances – on two entertainment stages – will play continuously throughout the weekend.

Saturday’s musical lineup includes the Heritage High and Liberty High School big bands.

Also scheduled are Bob Belanski’s Specdrum Orchestra, featuring Duane Lawrence, Holly Penfield and her father Ray Penfield; The Mar-

shall Otwell Jazz Quintet; Alvon Johnson and Friends, featuring Sax Man Danny Hull; and the Raul Ramirez Latin Jazz Quintet.

Taking the stage Sunday will be the Swing Fever Sextet, featuring Denise Perrier; Anna Maria Flechero; and the Lloyd Gregory Jazz Septet.

Dancers from Red Door Dance Studio will show off their fancy footwork during some of the musical performances, and artist Leroy Jackson will set up his easel near the stages, capturing the ambiance of the crowds and musicians in a painting to be auctioned off during the weekend.

Record-breaking crowds are expected again this year, something Gaughan credits to the outstanding lineup and quality vendors, as well as

The Streets’ prime location.

“We have never had more than 7,000 or 8,000 attend the event,” said Gaughan. “But last year we had close to 15,000, and I know the great venue had a lot to with that. I expect we will have about the same number this year. We’re looking forward to a great weekend.”

The Art, Wine & Jazz Festival is hosted by The Streets of Brentwood and produced by the Brentwood Art Society, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships and assistance to arts in the city. The festival runs Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Streets is located at 2565 Sand Creek Road in Brentwood.

For more information, call 925-513-3863 or go online at www.brentwoodartsociety.net.

AUGUST 19, 2011

COMMUNITY

THEPRESS.NET

Dining delight in the orchard

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer If you’re looking to spend a relaxing evening under the stars while supporting local agricultural, circle Aug. 27 on the calendar and attend the Dinner at the Orchard fundraiser in Discovery Bay. The event, held at 8091 Balfour Road (across the street from The Lakes) runs from 4 to 9 p.m. and is limited to 100 attendees. Dinner includes ribs and chicken prepared by John Papini plus salad, beans, garlic bread, corn and fresh grilled vegetables grown locally. Wine, beer and water are available. Tickets ($60) must be purchased

by Aug. 20. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Following dinner, guests are invited to pick grapes in the orchard – bring a pair of scissors; bags will be provided – and enjoy the local agricultural ambiance.

Proceeds from the second annual event go toward the creation of Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen, the dream of local Brentwood attorney Barbara Franz. Franz’s vision for the nonprofit organization – named for her mother, Tess – is to operate the community kitchen as a co-op, allowing residents to create pies, jams, jellies and syrups prepared from local farms to sell at market – thereby providing a venue for smaller farmers to

generate potentially thousands of extra dollars annually from bruised or raggedy-looking fruits that wouldn’t be sellable but would make a perfect fruit product.

“Did you know that 60 percent of the farmers out here are working under 20 acres?” asked Franz in a previous interview with The Press. “So for them, every penny counts – and this is a great way to take a bunch of grapes and make some jelly, or use some less-than-perfect apricots and bake a pie, and get the profit back to them. A commercial kitchen for the average farmer is cost prohibitive, so this is a good solution.”

To purchase tickets, call 800-800-5373 or buy online at www.farmmarket.tv.

Daffodils to decorate Discovery Bay At its upcoming meeting, the Discovery Bay Garden Club will host a presentation by Oakley resident Bob Spotts, past president of the American Daffodil Society (ADS).

A hybridizer and registrant of 35 daffodil varieties, Spotts will discuss the history of cultivated daffodils and which varieties grow well in East County gardens. He’ll be assisted

by Nancy Tackett, the current ADS webmaster and co-creator of DaffSeek, the online photographic encyclopedia of daffodils.

The meeting will be held Friday, Sept.

9 at 10 a.m. at a Discovery Bay location to be announced. To RSVP, call Jerrie White at

925-513-8357 or e-mail jwhite1939@sbcglobal.net. As a follow-up to this informative presentation, the garden club will donate a bed of daffodil bulbs to the town of Discovery Bay to plant for spring blooming.

The garden club meets once a month throughout the year at members’ homes and field trips to points of local interest throughout the Bay Area. Garden club members strive to broaden their knowledge of gardening while participating in local civic projects such as garden design and planting with local youth at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility in Byron.

|

5A

925.809.0030 Brentwood Hwy 4 Bypass & Sand Creek Rd. Blue showtimes denote 2D show.

Red showtimes denote RealD 3D show. *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two - PG13 An IMAX 3D Experience 12:55p 4:15p *Final Destination 5 - R An IMAX 3D Experience 7:20p 10:00p *Spy Kids: All the Time in the World - PG 11:30a 1:55p 4:35p 7:00p 9:25p *Fright Night - R 11:35a 2:20p 5:05p 8:10p 10:55p *Conan The Barbarian - R 11:40a 2:25p 5:10p 8:00p 10:50p *One Day - PG13 11:10a 2:00p 4:45p 7:30p 10:20p *Final Destination 5 - R 12:45p 3:10p 5:50p 8:30p 11:05p *Glee: The 3D Concert Movie - PG 11:15a 1:50p 4:30p 7:15p 9:45p *30 Minutes or Less - R 12:30p 2:55p 5:15p 7:40p 10:05p *The Help - PG 12:15p 3:45p 7:10p 10:30p *Rise of the Planet of the Apes - PG13 10:45a 2:05p 5:00p 7:35p 10:15p *The Change Up - R 11:00a 1:45p 5:25p 8:20p 11:10p *Cowboys and Aliens - PG13 10:40a 1:40p 4:55p 8:05p 11:00p *Crazy Stupid Love - PG13 4:20p 10:25p *The Smurfs - PG 10:50a 1:30p 4:10p 6:50p 9:35p *Captain America: The First Avenger - PG13 1:10p 7:25p *Columbiana - PG13, *Don't Be Afraid of the Dark - R, *Our Idiot Brother - R 12:01a (Friday 8/26 Premiere Show) The Metropolitan Opera 2011-2012 Series Starts October 15th at the Rave Brentwood 14 + IMAX (Tickets on sale August 29th) Times Good for 8/19-8/25 *Special Engagement- No Passes

Group Sales & Events, Field Trips 1-866-878-7068

www.ravecinemas.com

limited time only!

50

% off

all eyeglasses* all frames ■ all lenses ■ all options ■

offer includes: ■ ■ ■ ■

lenses no-line bifocal non-glare coating ultra-thin lenses

save up to

kids’ eyeglass offer

45

2for 79

00†

99**

per box

on ciba vision® contact lenses

• free impact and scratch-resistant

polycarbonate lenses • free uv protection •

upload your own photo and try on frames at JCPenneyOptical.com

online fitting room

free warranty! covers breakage and scratches or until the eyeglasses are outgrown or the prescription changes

†After manufacturer’s rebate.

Limited time offer, while supplies last.

Must meet certain criteria to be eligible for full rebate. See mail-in certificate for details. Offer ends 8/27/11.

we accept thousands of vision care plans. call today for your annual eye exam or bring in your Rx. Call 1-877-jcpeyes or visit jcpenneyoptical.com

Antioch: The Orchard at Slatten Ranch (925) 779-1844 *Complete pair purchase required. 50% off all frames, all lenses, all options excluding RayBan, Roccawear, and SunSpot Collections. **Complete pair purchase required.

Offer includes frames up to $100. FREE warranty and polycarbonate lenses for any child 16 and under. Nominal copayment required on warranty replacements. Some exclusions may apply. Additional charge may be applied for strong Rx. Bifocals and/or progressives, specialty lenses and lens options are additional. See optician for details.

Cannot be combined with any other offer, vision care plan, package pricing or prior orders. Void where prohibited by law. Eye exams peformed by independent state licensed Doctors of Optometry. Offer ends August 27, 2011.

6A

|

THEPRESS.NET

COMMUNITY

AUGUST 19, 2011

Police: No impaired driving, no exceptions The Brentwood Police Department has announced that it will join nearly 10,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide in support of an intensive crackdown on impaired driving Aug. 19 through Sept. 5.

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over effort will operate a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, Aug. 26 beginning at 6 p.m. at the intersection of Sand Creek Road at Shady Willow Lane.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2009, 10,839 people died nationwide in crashes in which a driver or motorcycle rider was at or above the legal blood-alcohol limit.

The 21-to-24 age group recorded the highest percentage of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes.

“All too often, innocent, law-abiding people suffer tragic consequences and the loss of loved ones due to this careless disregard for human life,” said Brentwood Police Chief Mark Evenson. “Because we’re committed to ending the carnage, we’re intensifying enforcement during the crackdown.

Since twice as many alcohol-impaired accidents occur over the weekend and four times as many occur at night, we will be especially vigilant during these high-risk times when impaired drivers are most likely to be on our roads.”

The Contra Costa County Avoid the 25 Task Force will also deploy DUI/driver’s

Propane is an environmentally friendly choice you can make today • CLEAN • RELIABLE • GOOD VALUE • SAFE

TANK SET SPECIAL FREE First year tank rent FREE Labor to connect service FREE Pigtail & Regulator FREE Pipe installed if needed* FREE Smart System *Up to 60 feet, provided that trenching is done

Call for details!

• Residential & Commercial Services • Daily and Weekly Routing Available • Cylinder Refill and Repair • Cylinder Exchange Program • Extensive Line of Propane Appliances • Tank Installation • Gas Piping • Dollar Saving Programs

1433 Main Street, Oakley • (925)

679-0438

www.KampsPropane.com

“ Our message is simple and unwavering: if we find you driving impaired, we will arrest you.

”

Brentwood Police Chief Mark Evenson license checkpoints, multi-agency DUI task force operations and local roving DUI patrols during the 18-day Summer/Labor Day Campaign.

“Our message is simple and unwavering: if we find you driving impaired, we will arrest you – no exceptions,” said Evenson.

“Even if you beat the odds and manage to walk away from an impaired-driving crash alive, the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for driving while impaired can still destroy your life.”

Violators will face jail time, loss of their driver’s licenses, or be sentenced to use ignition interlocks. Their insurance rates go up. Other financial hits can include higher insurance rates attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work and the potential loss of a job or job prospects. When family, friends and co-workers find out, violators can also face tremendous personal embarrassment and humiliation.

AUGUST 19, 2011

COMMUNITY

Lions jump on board Peace Poster train The Brentwood Lions Club has decided to participate for the first time in the 24th annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest for middle school students. The contest encourages children to create their unique image of peace and promote tolerance and international understanding.

Students 11-13 are invited to enter at the Local (Brentwood) level. The winner receives $100, an Achievement Award certificate and goes on to the District level competition. Second- and third-place winners in Brentwood also win cash prizes, and all entries are awarded a Participation Certificate.

The District winner advances to the Multiple District level and then the International level.

Prizes are awarded at all levels. The International Grand Prize winner receives a trip in March of 2012 (including two family members) to the awards ceremony at Lions Day with the United Nations. At the ceremony, the winner receives $5,000 plus an award. An additional 23 entries receive a Merit Award of $500 and a Certificate of Achievement. The posters and bios of the 24 winners will be published in an issue of the Li-

ons International monthly magazine.

The contest theme this year is Children Know Peace. Artwork must be no smaller than 13x20” and no larger than 20x24”. It must not be folded, matted or framed, and be done on a flexible material so that it can be rolled for shipping in a mailing tube. Each entry must be the unassisted work of only one student. Contestants are limited to one entry. All media are accepted, with the exception of three-dimensional work. Nothing may be glued, stapled or attached to the artwork in any way. The use of lettering or numbering on the front of the poster in any language is not allowed. All artists’ signatures or initials should be written on the back of the poster.

The deadline for submission of entries is Oct. 31. The Brentwood Lions Club will judge entries and confer awards for the Local contest on Nov. 2 at a site to be announced. The public is invited to attend.

To submit an entry or for more information, call Lion Carolyn Sherfy at 925516-7798 or your Brentwood middle school principal’s office.

Flea Market reservations The Brentwood Lions Club is now accepting applications for 14x14-foot spaces at its annual Fall Flea Market, held Saturday, Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot in front of Liberty High School. Spaces are $30 each.

To reserve a space, call Lion Carolyn Sherfy at 925-516-7798. Spaces will be awarded on a firstcome, first-served basis. Proceeds of the space rental benefit scholarships for graduating seniors in the Liberty Union High School District.

THEPRESS.NET

|

7A

PHANTOM INCOME UPDATE I’m going to start with a disclaimer that I am NOT a tax accountant, so you should verify all of this with your tax expert prior to making any personal decisions. I’m just sharing some general information readily available at IRS.gov.

I’m getting a lot of calls the past two weeks from people that want to hurry up and do a short sale before the end of this year, “...so they don’t have to pay taxes on it.” There are several myths out there about this issue that I wanted to shed some light on.

If your lender forgives any portion of a loan that you owe them, you may owe cancellation of debt income, also known as “phantom income.” The first myth is that this ONLY applies to short sales, but that isn’t true. It’s for any forgiven debt of any kind. So it applies in a short sale, foreclosure, and any loan mod with principal forgiveness. The good news is that there are several exemptions to this tax. First, there is insolvency, where your debts exceed your assets. Then there is bankruptcy. There is also an exemption for non-recourse loans or purchase-money loans. These are loans used to buy or build a home, or seller carry-back, and

the loan has never been refinanced.

Where people are getting confused is that several years ago President Bush signed the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007.

This opened up the exemption a bit more to include loans that had been refinanced, or home equity loans for home improvement, but only up to the amount used to buy, build or substantially improve the property. It did NOT cover cash-out loans, 2nd homes, rental property or business property. The Act is good through the 2012 tax year, so it should cover transactions that close up until 12/31/2012. Many people think it expires 1/1/2012. Even with this extra time, I think it’s possible, even likely that Congress will extend it.

When they first passed it, they thought we’d be back on our feet by 1/1/2013. Even if they don’t extend it, there are still the other exemptions you can fall back on. But check with your tax expert...

If you have questions on this or any other real estate topic, call me at (925) 240MOVE (6683). To search the MLS for free and view virtual tours of homes for sale, go to: www.SharpHomesOnline.com. Sharp Realty – Advertisement

•

LIVING TRUSTS & ESTATE PLANING

•

PROBATE

•

BUSINESS & CORPORATE

•

EMPLOYMENT LAW

•

DISCRIMINATION & HARASSMENT

925-516-1617

•

CONTRACT REVIEW & DRAFTING

181 SAND CREEK RD. STE. K, BRENTWOOD

•

UNCONTESTED DISSOLUTIONS

WWW.ALVISFRANTZLAW.COM

8A

|

THEPRESS.NET

COMMUNITY

Improve Your Smile... Change your Life • State of the Art Dentistry • Complete Dental Care for Adults & Children • Crowns/Bridges-Lumineers/Veneers • Dentures/Partials • Teeth Whitening • Clear Braces • Nitrous Oxide • Saturday & Evening Appointments • Senior Discount 55+ Complete state of the art dental care for adults and children Saturday and evening appointments available • New patients welcome • Senior discounts

New Patient Promotion CALL FOR DETAILS. EXPIRES 9/9/11

FREE

Ortho & Clear Braces

Kids Sports Mouth Guard with Exam, Cleaning & Flouride Treatment.

Thank you!

For Letting Us Brighten Up Your Smile!

634-5061

$500 OFF Call for details.

Apollo Dental Care FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Dr. Sue Padavettan, D.D.S. USC Graduate, Member ADA, CDA & CCDS 4530 Balfour Road, Suite C, Brentwood (In the Walgreen’s Shopping Center)

Historical barbecue The East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum’s annual barbecue is set for Sunday, Sept. 11 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the ByerNail House Museum, 3890 Sellers Ave. (between Sunset and Chestnut streets) in Brentwood. Opening ceremonies begin at 2 p.m.; a barbecue tri-tip dinner is served at 4 p.m.

The event features a special commemoration of the Twin Towers attack in 2001, plus docent-led museum tours, a photo contest, horseshoeing and spinning wheel, and special displays and exhibits. Youngsters can pan for gold and have their picture taken

Integrated Pest Management Service

(925) 757-2323 Gill’s Music (925) 516-2330 www.gillsmusic.net

School Rentals

✓ Teacher-Approved Instruments ✓ 100% Rent-To-Own ✓ Easy Online Payments

Music Lessons Voice, Guitar, Piano, Drums, Violin…

Sales & Service Repairs, Music Books, Strings & Things…

Antioch * Brentwood * Oakley Now located at 5887-H Lone Tree Way

(between Panera Bread & Office Depot, by Lumpy’s)

behind the wheel of a vintage fire engine.

Music will be provided by the Brentwood Community Band, and Rod Linn and the Buzzards.

The barbecue is the major fundraiser for the upkeep and availability of the museum. The Society is a completely volunteer organization; it receives no public funding.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 6-12. Admission is free for children under 6. Tickets may be purchased from members of ECCHS or by calling Shirley McCall at 925-634-4049.

Fight cancer, eat froyo Coming soon to a yogurt store near you: A chance to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and get a tummy full of froyo at the same time. The event is Heather Pace’s Team in Training fundraiser, Hot August Nights Froyo Fundraiser, set for all day Aug. 30 at Yogurt Jungle, 761 Second St. in Brentwood.

A-PRO Pest Control, Inc.

AUGUST 19, 2011

Money raised will go toward blood cancer research and help families deal with the cost of hospital stays and medication. If you can’t make it to the event but would like to donate, you can send a check (payable to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) to Heather Pace, 730 Hawkstone Court, Brentwood, CA 94513.

AUGUST 19, 2011

EDUCATION

THEPRESS.NET

|

9A

LeadAmerica conference unforgettable

by Chiamaka Onwuzulike Correspondent This summer, I received the honor of being able to attend the Medicine and Healthcare conference at the UC Berkeley campus. The LeadAmerica conference I attended was an experience I will never forget. It taught me much more than leadership styles and how to become a doctor.

LeadAmerica gave me the means to create long-lasting friendships and to learn more about myself.

Founded in 2002, LeadAmerica’s mission is to broaden the outlook of promising middle and high school students by sending them to conferences focused on their point of interest.

When I first arrived on campus, I was nervous. However, all my fears were put to rest when I became friends with a fabulous group of people. The difference between making friends and making LeadAmerica friends is that at LeadAmerica, you know that everyone you meet is on the same or similar path as yours. This makes creating meaningful relationships so much easier – a tool that is vital for life.

At the opening session, speaker Stratis G. spoke about the impact of choices and how even the smallest choice can have an effect on the long-term. One thing he said that I will never forget is “… mortal life proves to be more precious than immortal life because we have a limited amount of time to leave a long-lasting impact.”

This stuck with me because it made me realize that what I choose to do with my life is important and therefore I shouldn’t waste it being scared of what I might not be able to accomplish. That night, I promised myself that I wouldn’t let my doubts or the doubts of others get in the way of doing what I was passionate about, whatever it may be.

Throughout the conference, different aspects revealed things to me that I hadn’t known about myself before. As a part of the medical team, everyone was placed into one of four healthcare teams consisting of 16 students. Each healthcare team had its own “breakout” room where various discussions could be held. This sort of environment made it easy for me to engage in the conversations and voice my opinion. This seemingly insignificant aspect revealed that I prefer smaller class sizes and should look for a college that offers more of that.

We also had many opportunities to participate in workshops that gave us a feel for what it would be like to be a doctor. Each of us was able to perform physical examinations and conduct a medical interview with a mock patient. This gave me the tools to realize that engaging with a patient on a personal level is very important to me. Also, living in the dorms and eating the cafeteria food revealed that I enjoy the social aspect of dorm life but not so much the physical.

By the time the conference was over, I had done so many things – things that I never thought I would ever get the chance to do. I had been an EMT for a day and engaged with a patient. I had figured out the cause of a disease and learned how to perfect my leadership skills.

At the closing session, the speaker told

us something I will never forget. He said, “… how you have lived this conference is most likely how you will live life in college and beyond.”

It made me think about how I had lived, not only the conference, but life in general. LeadAmerica made me realize that life is only as meaningful as one makes it.

LeadAmerica changed my outlook on life, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to attend.

The conference I have described is only one out many focuses LeadAmerica offers. I’d encourage anyone who’s interested in finding out more about its conferences to visit www.lead-america.org. I would also like to thank everyone who supported me and made it possible for me to be a part of this life-changing experience!

Antioch’s Chiamaka Onwuzulike, upper left, with fellow students at the recent LeadAmerica conference in Berkeley for those thinking about a career in medicine.

Photo courtesy of Chiamaka Onwuzulike

Every 3-Car Garage Comes With a Canoe and a Lake to Float it in.

New Plans. New Models. Now Selling.

Tour our new pavilion and 3 new beautifully decorated model homes and experience a higher standard. Included features are exceptional architectural details, quality hardware, granite slab countertops and Whirlpool® Energy Star® stainless steel appliances. You’ll find that Summer Lake has more to offer. Check out the pool, lake, parks, and miles of trails. With new homes starting in the mid $200’s and interest rates low, it’s a great time to buy. It’s no wonder that Shea Homes was named Bay Area Builder of the Year and number one in Customer Satisfaction in 2010.

For more information, visit our website or call (925) 684-9340.

facebook.com/ SheaHomesNoCal

twitter.com/ SheaHomesNoCal

OAKLEY

2777 MANRESA SHORE LN

MAP NOT TO SCALE

Communities are by Shea Homes Limited Partnership and Shea Homes Marketing Company, independent members of the Shea family of companies. California Department of Real Estate, Shea Homes Marketing Company, Broker, License #01378646. All plans and amenities are subject to change at any time. Shea Homes, 655 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, CA 91789 866-696-7432. ©2011 Shea Homes.

10A

|

THEPRESS.NET

New Law on Short Sales What you Should Know to Protect Yourself

by Joan Grimes, Esq. Effective July 15, 2011, California Code of Civil Procedure (“CCP”) 580(e) was amended to prohibit a deficiency judgment on any loan secured solely by a deed of trust on a 1-4 unit dwelling sold in a short sale. Enough legal jargon…what exactly does this mean and how does apply to you?

First, it means that if your lenders agree to a short sale, it will release you from your personal liability on loans secured solely by a deed of trust against a dwelling of 1- 4 units. If the lenders want the short sale to go through, they will have to satisfied with the proceeds from the sale. The banks can no longer demand that borrowers sign promissory notes… AND no more tricking borrowers into believing that releasing of the lien was in fact releasing their personal liability. The lenders do not have to agree to the short sale, but if they agree, they cannot come after you once the short sale is completed. However, if you think this is too good to be true…you’re right. Keep reading!

Second, there is no requirement for a release of personal liability on anything other than a consensual lien i.e. no requirement to release judgment lien or liens placed on the property such as by a homeowners association or taxing authority. These parties do not have to agree to accept the proceeds from the sale as payment in full. The forgiveness of personal liability also does not apply to borrowers who are corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnership or political subdivision of the state. In addition, it also does not prohibit the lender from obtaining a judgment for fraud with respect to the short sale or waste committed to the property.

Third, CCP 580(e) does not release you from any tax liability. Remember, every short sale has tax implications. The IRS/State Franchise Tax Board wants to know two things: 1) Did you make any

AUGUST 19, 2011

COMMUNITY

money on the deal and 2) Did you borrow any money which was not repaid? If you made money on the deal, including taking out cash to buy another house, car, pay off credit card, you may have a gain. If you borrowed money which was not repaid, you will have Cancellation of Debt Income (“CODI”). CODI will be taxable to you at your current tax rate unless an exception applies. Make sure you know all the tax implications before the short sale is completed. If there is CODI, it can be discharged in bankruptcy, but only if the bankruptcy is filed prior to the short sale being completed.

In conclusion, CCP 580(e) is a mixed bag for consumers. It may help reduce personal liability while increasing tax liability. There is no question that this new law is going to hurt the lenders and help the IRS and State Franchise Tax Board. This will be found money for the tax man. Borrowers will see the forgiveness of personal liability and completely disregard the tax consequences. Don’t be one of those people! If you are considering a short sale, seek legal advice prior to starting the short sale process. This is a complicated area of the law, but a bankruptcy or real estate attorney should be able to make to an analysis of your particular situation fairly quickly. I see people for a FREE 30 minute consultations at my offices located in Walnut Creek, Antioch and Brentwood.

THIS INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED AS LEGAL ADVICE AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON IN MAKING ANY DECISION REGARDING A VOLUNTARY DEFAULT, SHORT SALE, FORECLOSURE OR BANKRUPTCY. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR OBTAINING TAX & LEGAL ADVICE REGARDING AN INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. GRIMESBKLAW.COM (925) 323-7772 © 2011 Joan Grimes – Advertisement

Quilting classes The Brentwood Library hosts a fourpart beginner’s hand-quilting class starting Sept. 7 for kids 10-16. Classes will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on consecutive Wednesdays through Sept. 28.

The quilting class series will be taught

by Discovery Bay resident and longtime quilter Julia Rivera, who recently initiated a children’s project area at the Guild of Contra Costa County Quilt Show. Rivera learned to quilt at the age of 12, completing the same project she’ll teach to class attendees. Most of her finished quilts are donated to those in need, including military patients, cancer pa-

tients and residents of convalescent homes.

Classes are free but space is limited.

Register by calling the library at 925-5165290. Participants should plan to bring the following materials: white 100-percent cotton thread (avoid polyester or cotton-coated), white hand-quilting thread, a sharp pair of scissors and a variety pack of quilting needles. For a list of optional supplies, view the class listing at www.ccclib.org.

This event is sponsored in partnership with the Friends of the Brentwood Library.

The Brentwood Library is located at 104 Oak St.

Retirement explored Prospective retirees wondering about their financial readiness for life after the workforce are invited to attend a free seminar led

by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Dierdre Robillard. The Retirement Reality seminar is held Thursday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane.

The seminar explores how to organize and record financial assets, how to set realistic goals for retirement spending and how to determine if you’re on track to reach your goals.

The program is sponsored by the Brentwood Library. For more information, call 925-5165290 or visit www.ccclib.org.

49ers Home Game Shuttle Round-trip service to every home game Only $15 per game!*

Luxury Motor Coaches • Half the price of stadium parking Service from Brentwood, Antioch & Pittsburg • Tailgaters Welcome! *When purchased at least 1 day before game day. $18 if purchased on the bus on game day. Youth age 6-15 $10 per game.

Kids under 5 free with paying adult. Limit one free child per paying adult.

For info, tickets & schedules visit TriDeltaTransit.com or call 754-6622

Gi\jZ_ffc Xe[ C\Xie`e^ :\ek\i Open and now enrolling for 2011 classes!

N_\i\1 /** J\Zfe[ Jki\\k# 9i\eknff[ G_fe\1 0), -*+$.)() N\Y1 nnn%cfm\]fic\Xie`e^Yi\eknff[%Zfd C`Z% '.*+'--/(

AUGUST 19, 2011

COMMUNITY

Brentwood girl claims Miss California crown Three years ago, a 5-year-old girl named Bailee Henry began to dream. She entered her first National American Miss pageant in Santa Clara. She had no pageant experience but knew she loved being on stage.

That year Bailee earned a place in the top 10 but didn’t make the Queen’s court.

She did take home Most Photogenic, which earned her a trip to Nationals in BAILEE Anaheim and intensified her dream of one day becoming Miss California.

In the same pageant in 2010, at the age of 6, Bailee was named First Runner Up in the Queen’s court. She attended Nationals for the second time and this time came home with Top Model First Runner Up out of 85 girls. Bailee was more determined than ever to make her dream come true, so she worked hard for the next eight months preparing for this year’s pageant.

On July 30, competing against 50 girls in her 7-9 age division, Bailee was crowned 2011 Miss California Junior Pre-Teen. She also won Miss Photogenic, Most Promising Model, Miss Personality and Most Ticket Sales. She earned the First Runner Up title for Casualwear, Top Model and Talent, plus Second Runner Up in the Actress category.

Bailee will now travel with National American Miss as visiting royalty and help crown other girls at pageants all over the United States. She was awarded $1,600 in cash, a modeling scholarship with John Robert Powers, a paid trip to Nationals, two tickets to Disneyland and two tickets to a tour of Hollywood while she attends Nationals on Thanksgiving week.

Bailee is the daughter of Douglas and Kishla Henry of Brentwood. She enjoys shopping, taking pictures, modeling and being a Flyer for the Black Diamond AllStar Competition Cheer Team. She has enjoyed strong support from friends and family – including 16 of them cheering her on at the recent pageant.

Bailee’s pageant sponsors were D&K Automotive Repair, Brentwood’s Co. Co. County Wine Company, Wayne E. Swisher Cement, Virtual Planet Visual Solutions, Brett and Dafne Swisher, Crystal Rice, Memaw Margaret, Memaw Judy and Papa and Mom, Dad, Skylar and Zackary.

The National American Miss Pageants are a natural pageant for “Today’s Girl” and “Tomorrow’s Leaders.” The pageant program is based on inner beauty, poise and presentation, and offers an all-American spirit of fun for family and friends. Emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining self-

confidence, learning new skills and good attitudes about competition, and setting and achieving personal goals. The pageant seeks to recognize the accomplishments of each girl while encouraging her to set goals for the future.

At the National pageant, Bailee will have the opportunity to win her share of more than $500,000 in cash and prizes – not to mention a shot at the prestigious title of National American Miss National Junior Pre-Teen Queen.

– Contributed by Kishla Henry

THEPRESS.NET

|

11A

12A

|

THEPRESS.NET

AUGUST 19, 2011

EDUCATION

Almond Grove to get special tenants

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

If Barbara Maizie seems especially effusive these days, it’s understandable. Just a few weeks ago the executive director of the Lynn Center in Pittsburg was frantically searching for a new location for her nearly 100 special-needs students – and coming up empty.

“We all feel like we are dreaming; we are over-themoon; just delighted,” said Maizie. “We have been looking for a new home for months and feeling so desperate because nothing was happening, none of our options were panning out. But now all that has changed.”

The change comes in the form of the Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD), which – pending school board approval – will be leasing 11 classrooms and an office at Almond Grove Elementary school to the Lynn Center – an agreement that allows the nonprofit agency to continue operating on the OUESD site recently vacated by the Mountain View Christian Center and Trinity Christian School. The Lynn Center draws students from school districts throughout the county – including seven currently from OUESD – as well as referrals from state agencies such as the Regional Center.

“We’re very excited to help out the special-needs children that the Lynn Center currently services,” said OUESD Superintendent Rick Rogers. “The opportunity we’re providing not only helps out the seven students that are ours, but also students from virtually every other public school district on this side of the hill. I have no doubt the parents of our students are very excited to be able to have their children stay in Oakley.”

For the past 27 years, the Lynn Center has been housed at the Martin Luther King Jr. school campus in the Pittsburg Unified School District. However, the dis-

Press file photo

Oakley’s Almond Grove School, which currently sits empty, will become home to the county-run Lynn Center, which serves special-needs children. trict now plans to raze the site and replace it with a new middle school.

“It’s been a wonderful relationship (with the Pittsburg district),” said Maizie. “But they are building a wonderful new middle school and it’s time for us to move on.”

Operating under the auspices of the Contra Costa ARC (Advocacy, Respect and Commitment), the community-based Lynn Center’s mission is to enhance and enrich the lives of children with special needs and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since 1965, the center has provided early-intervention programs to preschool children with developmental delays or who are at risk for developmental disabilities.

“By providing intervention early on,” said Maizie,

“it is the hope that by the time they go to school they can enter into a typical classroom with their peers.”

And it’s a program that clearly works. According to Maizie, more than 80 percent of the children who attend the Lynn Center go on to kindergarten and beyond without additional intervention.

Susan Chadd is one mother who is excited about the center’s move. For the past year, the Oakley resident has been driving her 3-year-old son to the Pittsburg location, a trip that can take as long as 45 minutes during rushhour traffic.

But the center’s new Oakley location will allow Chadd and other families to benefit from the services of the Lynn Center in significantly less time.

“I can’t wait; I’m counting down the days,” said Chadd, a teacher at Vintage Park Elementary School in Oakley. “I’m so excited we’re coming to Oakley. The experience for my son at Lynn Center has been phenomenal. The amount of his growth in one year can only be attributed to the Lynn Center’s early-intervention program. This is an amazing program and an amazing move for all of the far East County families.”

According to Rogers, the financial details of the arrangement will mirror the Lynn Center’s previous contract with Pittsburg, where services are rendered in kind: the dollars the OUESD would normally pay to the Lynn Center for their seven students will offset the center’s financial obligation to the district.

And, added Rogers, should the OUESD need to open the remaining classrooms at Almond Grove for the 2012-13 school year, it shouldn’t be a problem.

“If we decide to open in 2012-13 there’s still ample room to accommodate everyone,” said Rogers. “If this happens I have little doubt we can all co-habitate.”

To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

14A

|

AUGUST 19, 2011

THEPRESS.NET

The 13th Annual

Brentwood

Police Officers’ Ball

VOTE online NOW

Let Your Favorite Businesses KNOW They Are the BEST!

Saturday Sept. 17, 2011 Place: Wedgewood Banquet Center/Nines 100 Summerset Drive, Brentwood Dress Attire: Black Tie Affair Event Hours: 6:00 to 7:00 cocktails (No Host Bar) 7:00 to 12:00 Dinner and Dancing Live Entertainment by the “Timebandits” Event Cost: $85 per person $160 per couple All Donations are Tax Deductible Proceeds to benefit the Brentwood Police Explorers post 415, Brentwood Police Activities League

to Open lic b the Pu

chance to speak up

and vote for your favorite business or person. Who is your favorite hairstylist,

R.S.V.P by Sept. 6th Limited seats available & Expected to sell out again

doctor, dentist, personal trainer

To Make Your Reservations or for more info call officer Wilson 809-7768

or loan officer? Where do you get your car fixed? Who’s

Tickets available at the Brentwood Police Department 9100 Brentwood Boulevard

your dog groomer, painter or plumber? You get the idea – now get voting! We list more than 150 categories to

Media Sponsor

help you weigh in on the Best of Brentwood.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Sales and Marketing Director Spare Time Clubs is a highquality club management company that owns and operates upscale multipurpose family racquet and fitness clubs in the Sacramento region. We presently have 10 facilities and are growing. Our facilities offer tennis, swim, fitness, group exercise, spa services, and many other recreational activities for our members.

N

OW IS YOUR

Currently our newest facility, the Diamond Hills Sports Club in Oakley, is seeking a high energy, assertive, organized individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills to encourage people to improve their lifestyles and health. Strong leadership abilities a must. Responsibilities to include selling, management of marketing staff, meeting or exceeding sales goals, club promotions, sales reporting and tracking, and implementation of annual marketing plan and budget.

Requirements: College degree preferred.

Minimum 2 years of sales management experience supervising others required, as well as a minimum of 5 years of direct selling experience. Computer skills, including Word, Publisher, essential. Experience with membership management software such as CSI and sales tracking software such as Salesforce a plus.

Commission based compensation plan, including benefits such as medical, dental, vacation, and 401k.

Email resume and cover letter to gavinr@sparetimeinc.com www.sparetimeclubs.com

$50

GIFT CERTIFICATE TO A LOCAL restaurant can be won just by taking the time to fill out

and submit your ballot. We will be awarding three lucky voters who submit their ballots by Monday, August 29 at 5 p.m. Vote online now at www.thepress.net and click on this button.

Rules to follow so your ballot counts: 1. Must vote for a minimum of 15 categories.

2. Must be a Brentwood based business or store.

3. Must include your name, phone number and e-mail address.

Tip: When voting for persons, please list their first and last name and the name of their business.

VOTE online NOW at www.thepress.net!

Click on this button.

AUGUST 19, 2011

COMMUNITY

THEPRESS.NET

|

15A

Gateway graces downtown Brentwood

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

Locals have always known that downtown Brentwood includes the commercial area between First and Second streets. But as of this week, everyone passing through will know they’ve set foot in the historic heart of the city: the gateway monument has come to town.

A dozen workers installed the new Oak Street Gateway Monument this week, creating an official entrance to the downtown area. Designed by architect Lance Carnnell of SDG Architecture in Brentwood, the new monument is a metaphorical gate into the heart of Brentwood.

“I wanted to design something that is uniquely Brentwood,” Carnnell said.

“What sets Brentwood apart is the agrarian culture. You drive around and you see the farms, the fruit orchards, the produce stands. All this agriculture used to be divided by fences and gates. With this design, we are opening the gate and inviting people to experience Brentwood.”

At the center of the design rests a multi-layered rendering in steel of Mt. Diablo and its surrounding hills. Across the arch reads “Downtown Brentwood” on both sides. On the supporting pillars will be set two tactile, way-finding maps of the downtown area; local landmarks will be raised to be conspicuous to the touch. The pillars also feature insets of

Photo by Samie Hartley

Traffic rolls through the new gateway arch installed this week on Oak Street. bronzed locks, latches and keys to maintain the gate theme.

Carnnell hopes the community will take time to discover all the little details the archway has to offer. With the main arch installed this week, the additional art elements, including the maps, will be installed in the upcoming weeks. To finish it off, LED lighting will be installed between the hills to give them depth and keep the sign visible at night.

Carnnell conceived the gateway design more than a year ago. When in 2008 and ’09 the city held community workshops on downtown revitalization, residents suggested that a public art element form an archway as a welcoming point to the downtown area. Archways are nothing new in Brentwood. According to local historian Kathy Leighton’s book “Footprints in the Sand,” local architect J.W. Williams constructed an archway at the southwest

entrance to City Park in 1929. It was a grey-beige arch made of wood and plaster. The new gateway, fabricated by Valley Iron Works in Lodi, is made of steel and concrete and weights more than five tons. The ironwork and installation for the gateway, as well as the smaller entry monument on Second Street, cost approximately $140,000, according to Senior Community Development Analyst Kwame Reed.

When the three main pieces of the archway went up on Monday, passersby took a moment to observe the action and take photos and video on their phones.

Carnnell said the feedback he’s heard so far has been positive and he looks forward to Saturday’s Farmers’ Market, when hundreds will pass through downtown.

Reed also received positive feedback.

“We’re very pleased with the design, and people seem to like it, from what I’ve heard,” he said. “The gateway is something neat to help identify the downtown area.”

While the closure of Oak Street between Brentwood Boulevard and First Street did create traffic congestion Monday, Reed said he’s grateful for the public’s patience.

Street closures have been an inconvenience throughout the summer, but according to Reed, the downtown streetscape project should be completed by October. The next step in the plan is to complete the fountain at the corner of Oak and First streets, which was also designed by Carnnell.

To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

|

AUGUST 19, 2011

THEPRESS.NET

Trevor’s Weekly Mortgage Matters

By Trevor Frey

Carbonous Oxide Otherwise known as Carbon Monoxide, or CO, “is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas which is slightly lighter than air. It is highly toxic to humans and animals in higher quantities, although it is also produced in normal animal metabolism in low quantities, and is thought to have some normal biological functions.” According to Wikipedia.com that is…according to meat packaging plants in the United States, CO is used to create a bright red pigment that keeps the meat looking fresh much longer than if the meat were to be “naturally packed.” Last but not least, from a loan standpoint, CO can cost homebuyers an extra $100.

As of July 1 2011, homes in California (with attached garages and fireplaces) are required to have a carbon monoxide detector attached to the home’s electrical wiring and also have a battery back-up.

The only exception to this rule are homes without attic access – in these cases battery operated only detectors will pass the “test.” And when I say “test,” I really mean appraisal.

Appraisers – as with any other service provided by any other business in California – charge a fee for their service. However, unlike every other service required in California, appraisers sometimes have to come back out to finalize their service. If during an appraisal the appraiser finds the home does not meet code, guidelines, or regulations, they are obligated – by law, and

MEDA L LD AWARD

2010

GO

16A

at the risk of losing their license – to note these findings on their appraisal.

It is then up to the parties in the real estate transaction to fix the issues called out by the appraiser. The appraiser is then called back out – at the cost of an additional $100 for re-inspection – to sign off on the repairs and finalize his/her report.

In other words, if you are in the process of purchasing a home and know an appraisal will be completed, make sure you locate the CO monitor before the appraiser comes out.

If you can’t locate the CO monitor it is more than likely because the home does not have one. Talk to your Realtor about this before you have your lender order the appraisal.

Not only will it save you $100, but more importantly, it could potentially save your life. According to acting State Fire Marshal Tonya Hoover, “Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, each year claiming the lives of an average of 480 people and sending more than 20,000 people to emergency rooms across the nation.”

To ensure you save yourself $100, make sure the home has a CO monitor. To ensure your CO monitor is on the list of State Fire Marshal approved devices, and could potentially save the life of a loved one, visit http://osfm.fire.ca.gov.

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.

– Advertisement

AUGUST 19, 2011

Highway from page 1A ments, closures, etc. But once we do have control, we can commence improving the roadway and access and landscaping so that Main Street can become something we can be proud of.�

The transfer also comes with money from the state to assist the cities in main-

eBART from page 1A cost roughly $462 million and likely be operational in five years.

Currently, Tri-Delta Transit operates a park-and-ride lot that connects East County to BART through buses at Sunset Drive, right by the Highway 4 exit for Hillcrest Avenue. Agopian feels that BART’s use of the lot as second park-and-ride facility wouldn’t be the most apt use of taxpayer dollars. He said BART might close the Hillcrest park-and-ride, which would likely be torn up during the widening of Highway 4. If it’s being used as a replacement, he’s fine with that, but he hopes the Hillcrest park-and-ride will be phased out when the new eBART station opens.

Agopian also noted that a parkand-ride lot could be in the works in Oakley. “If it’s replacing the Hillcrest park-and-ride temporarily while that’s being torn up, to me that makes a lot of sense,� Agopian said. “When the station opens up, that land can be uti-

COMMUNITY

taining the roadways. Brentwood will receive $678,000; Oakley $1,471,000. Oakley’s dollars are earmarked to improve Main Street from Bridgehead Road to Big Break Road and install drainage upgrades in the downtown area. “Brentwood’s money will come as part of the transfer/handover to the city from

lized. To have two park-and-rides, to me, makes absolutely no sense.�

The planned eBART station would link East County to the rest of the Bay Area. There would be a transfer point at the Pittsburg/Bay Point station, a stop at Railroad Avenue in Pittsburg and an end-of-the-line station at Hillcrest Avenue. Trains would run in sync with the traditional BART schedule, namely 4 a.m. to 1 a.m. on weekdays and in 15minute intervals. Ric Rattray, the eBART project manager, previously noted that the diesel, multiple-unit cars running between Hillcrest and Pittsburg/Bay Point can reach speeds of 75 miles per hour, similar to a traditional BART train. “I’ve worked hard to secure funding that will improve transportation options in Eastern Contra Costa County,� said McNerney in the press release. “I’m glad funding for this important project is moving forward, and I’ll keep working with local leaders to improve transportation infrastructure and create good jobs in our community.�

To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

THEPRESS.NET

17A

ty are represented – has worked with CalTrans on the Bypass project. The Bypass was designed in part to alleviate congestion in the downtown areas of Brentwood and Oakley and create a more efficient connection between Highway 4 and Vasco Road.

To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

the state and will be used for conditioning of the pavement, repairs and replacements to sidewalks, curbs and gutters,� said Galey. “It’s all moving in the right direction.

Things are coming together.�

Since 1989, the State Route 4 Bypass Authority – in which Brentwood, Oakley, Antioch and parts of Contra Costa Coun-

Radios from page 3A

cautiously optimistic that the kinks in the new system will get worked out. A meeting between the City of Oakland, the Oakland Police Department and the makers of the P25 radios is scheduled for next week, according to Joshi. “We’re in the wait-and-see mode right now,� said Joshi, who added that the department has no immediate plans to drop the P25 system. “We know that every new system, especially something as drastic as this one, has things that need to be worked out. But we have to balance that understanding with the public’s safety. We can’t have a product that doesn’t work.�

Gomes intends to bring up the Wall Street Journal article and study during the next meeting of the East Bay Regional Communications System Authority, which oversees the radio program. “I’ll be passing on these articles to my group next week for comment,� said Gomes. “I’ll be interested to hear what they have to say.�

To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

for about 90 days – said the new radios are indeed flawed. “There are a number of problems with this system,� said Joshi. “Sometimes the officers in the field can’t hear the dispatchers or hear one another.

We’re working with the manufacturer and hoping the issue gets corrected. I know they’re working on it and trying to fix the problem.�

Despite the ongoing advances in technology, the possibilities for errors – human or mechanical – are always a factor, said Gomes: “I guess the bottom line is that no mechanical device is perfect. And we must find the ways and means to mitigate the imperfections. “If it (the new radio system) becomes a serious problem, the Brentwood PD will have dual band radios allowing us to operate on either the P25 800 digital trunking frequencies or conventional VHF frequencies, which do not have these vulnerabilities.�

As for the Oakland Police Department’s situation, Joshi said she remains

1$785$/ 6721(

|

48$57= 62/,' 685)$&(

&RXQWHUWRS IDEULFDWLRQ DQG LQVWDOODWLRQ VSHFLDOLVW <HDUV ([SHULHQFH )UHH LQ KRPH HVWLPDWHV $VN DERXW RXU 3URPRWLRQV

9LVLW 2XU 6KRZURRP %DOIRXU 5G 6XLWH 0 %UHQWZRRG &$ 2SHQ 0 ) 6$7 (9(1,1*6 %< $337 21/<

S I 3HRSOH 3DUWQHUVKLS DQG SHUIRUPDQFH

|

AUGUST 19, 2011

THEPRESS.NET

Experience Chabad Editor: As a Jew living in Brentwood, I would like to thank you for the articles in the Aug. 14 issue of The Press in which Jewish life in East Contra Costa County was covered.

My participation in Chabad of the Delta greatly enriches my spiritual life, and I feel fortunate to have this Jewish outreach organization close to home. I discovered that all Jews, regardless of their level of observance, are warmly welcomed at the Chabad!

This was something of which I was previously unaware. The local Chabad of the Delta provides me with a variety of ways to express my Judaism. Besides traditional Shabbat (Sabbath) services, I’ve attended a number of Women’s Circle gatherings, which may include a brief cooking lesson along with the camaraderie, the highly acclaimed Jewish Learning Institute classes and also barbecues for the entire family.

I would like to encourage other Jews in East Contra Costa County, regardless of the level at which they may or may not practice their faith, to see and experience what Chabad has to offer them.

Also, by the way, all fruits and vegetable crops, including grapes, are kosher.

The manner in which they are processed determines if they remain Kosher or not.

Bonni Bergstrom Brentwood

Palm trees and tacky signs Editor: When I moved here, I thought Brentwood was an up-and-coming city with excellent money management in place. My tax dollars would be well spent.

Well, I have to congratulate whoever approved those very expensive palm tress for downtown. This again is “Brentwood,” not Miami, Florida. Whatever possessed anyone to put tropical trees in a farming/ bedroom community in California? And I understand they cost in excess of $165,000.

BRENTWOOD PRESS

& PUBLISHING CORPORATION National Award Winning Newspapers

TO THE

The cost is excessive and ridiculous. You could have saved a couple of city employees’ jobs for that kind of money.

My other concern is the signage for the Wine Festival. Could you possibly have come up with something less tasteless than a French cabaret dancer with a wine glass tilted at her side? Try to make this something that will attract all family members, not just the drinkers. It is supposed to be an Art, Wine & Jazz Festival.

Try and dig up a little class for a change, and redesign the signs to be more attractive, not tacky.

Diane Blair Brentwood

Chaos enforcement inconsistent Editor: In response to F. Huerta in your Aug. 13 issue: “Canine Chaos not Neighborly.”

Please tell me where in Brentwood dog barking is banned? I want to move there!

I have lived in Brentwood for over 25 years. When we first moved into our area, right next to an elementary school, we had a very quiet neighborhood and all our neighbors were considerate of each other, and even the level of noise coming from the school was bearable.

That has certainly changed over the years. I would love to be able to sit on my back patio and enjoy the evening or any part of my day; however, sometimes the dogs barking are so out of control that many times I feel I am living in a dog kennel. Being able to sleep past 7 a.m. or taking a nap is non-existent because of the “Canine Chaos.”

Besides the dogs barking at all hours, I have the added noise of the intercom announcements coming from the school’s parking lot. I guess it is important that the empty cars that are parked need to know the announcements for the day – also, the school finds it necessary to have the gardener use the blower at 7 a.m. (sometimes earlier).

Finally, not to overlook the constant skateboarding that is allowed on the school grounds where signs are posted banning boarding.

All the laws and codes do not apply in my Brentwood neighborhood. I have gone

The Press Newspapers are adjudicated in the the cities of Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, and the Delta Judicial District of Contra Costa County.

Founder & President Jimmy Chamoures Publisher & General Manager Greg Robinson Executive Editor Rick Lemyre Production Manager & Webmaster Lonnie de Lambert Business Manager Heather Reid Advertising 925-634-1441, ext. 115 Classifieds 925-634-1441, ext. 142 Editorial 925-634-1441, ext. 111 Circulation 925-250-1405 Editorial e-mail editor@brentwoodpress.com Main Office / Brentwood 248 Oak St. Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone 925-634-1441 Fax 925-634-1975 Web site: www.thepress.net No part of this publication may be reproduced for commerce or trade without written permission from the publisher.

ward Winning News al A pa

rs

LETTERS

Have you got something to say?

Visit www.thepress.net and let your thoughts be known.

ion

pe

OPINION

EDITORIALS, LETTERS & COMMENTARY

Na t

18A

EDITOR

through all the legal recourses to no avail.

Please let me know how I can get laws and codes enforced in my area of Brentwood.

Apparently, in some areas of Brentwood, “Chaos” is allowed to prevail.

M. Mikkulas Brentwood

Old formula insufficient for new reality Editor: This letter is in response to Mr. Coss’ letter to the editor titled “No East County Fire Tax” in the Aug. 12 edition of the Press.

In general I would agree with you that our government does not know how to manage money. I would even go as far as saying that you and I could examine the fire budget and find some areas to cut. However, the biggest problem for East County fire is not over spending but lack of revenue.

The property tax rates that are given to the district for fire protection were set in the late 1970s, when it was all farm communities, and the rates have never increased.

The population in East County has skyrocketed but we are still living on a 1970s revenue formula. With increased population we need more public safety to respond to the increased call volume. Our local firefighters, who are busier than those in many Bay Area cities, are making one-half of what their colleagues are making. Lack of competitive wages leads to turnover and new, less tenured, emergency workers.

We could thank our County Board of Supervisors for not fixing this revenue issue years ago, but instead I urge all East County residents to attend the fire board meetings, speak to the firefighters and educate themselves. I personally support the tax because I want seasoned firefighter/ paramedics responding to my house when my family is in need.

Michael Towns Brentwood

Safe and sober success Editor: Shout out to all the fabulous people who stepped up to make the Heritage Class of 2011 Grad Night a safe and sober success! We could not have done it without

the generous donations of Arrowhead Towing – Perry and Rene Shusta; Delta Fence Company Inc., Brentwood; Allstate Foundation – Jayne Oertwig Agency; Generations Photography – Jennifer Fink; John Muir Health; Rave Motion Pictures; Aquarium of the Bay; Heritage High School; Fresh Interiors – Deb Lyons; Lehigh Cement; Premier Design – Denise Duran; Eden Plain Nursery; Extreme Pizza; Mimi’s Café; Mountain Mike’s Pizza; Round Table Pizza; Dominos; Willy’s Bagels; Berkeley Farm – Jim O’Shea; Starbucks; El Camino; Food Sales West – John Quinn; Sysco – Laura and Dave Ramsey; Soto Painting – Jesus Soto; Diamond Hills Sports Club & Spa; Kaiser Permanente; Delta Valley Athletic Club; Mike and Jamie Palladino; Drs. Doug and Wendy Herman; Elaine Furtado; Stan and Kelli Nunn; Bob and Julie Sherdel; Linda Hamm; Sean and Naomi Bunting; Ghassan and Afaf Barakat; Glen and Linda Contreras; Cerelle Carstairs; and Lee and Leslie Hancock.

An additional thank-you for the involvement of the following people: Those of you who supported our Bodacious Bunco Buffet. Leon and Nick Marchal; Tony and Frank Furtado; and Daniel Collins for helping with the “lighting.”

HHS Principal Dr. Andy Parson and Secretary to the Principal Mrs. Roseanne Thompson for all their help and support.

Mr. Bob Wagoner for his custodial help.

Deanne, Jim and Brianna Perkinson; Julie Sherdel; Steve and Debbi Walker; Denise Cosgrove; Lori Lowans; Judy De Carlos and Nichelle Dennis; Lea Pasche; Reina Ortega; Eric and Teresa Bustos; Christina Jorgensen; Kevin Benotti; Scott Jenkins; Jon Longden; Bill Reynolds; Jerry and Kathy McCarn; Linda and Harrison Pearson; Janet Harris and all the wonderful parents who volunteered a little or a lot of their time to help us build the sets, bake the desserts, chaperone and clean up. You know who you are. Thank you for the continuation of a fabulous tradition.

HHS Grad Night Committee Anne-Cecile Jenkins, Carolyn Cook, Christine Longden, Denise Cosgrove, Rene Shusta, Tammy Vance and Barbara Woolworth

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS City of Brentwood City Manager and City Council City Hall 708 Third St. Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-516-5440 www.ci.brentwood.ca.us City of Antioch City Manager and City Council

City Hall Third and H streets Antioch, CA 94509 Phone: 925-779-7000 www.ci.antioch.ca.us City of Oakley City Manager and City Council City Hall 3231 Main St. Oakley, CA 94561

Phone: 925-625-7000 www.ci.oakley.ca.us Town of Discovery Bay Town Manager and Community Services District 1800 Willow Lake Road Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Phone: 925-634-1131 www.todb.ca.gov

County Supervisor, Dist. III Mary N. Piepho 181 Sand Creek Road, Suite L. Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-240-7260 dist3@bos.cccounty.us County Supervisor, Dist. V Federal Glover

315 E. Leland Ave. Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: 925-427-8138 dist5@bos.cccounty.us State Sen. Mark DeSaulnier Seventh State Senate District State Capitol Room 2054 Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: 916-651-4007 1350 Treat Blvd., Suite 240 Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Phone: 925-942-6082 www.dist07.casen. govoffice.com Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan 15th District P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249

AUGUST 19, 2011

FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCH LOGS

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

BRENTWOOD Aug. 8, 1:25 a.m. On Balfour Road at Rosegate Avenue, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to have two outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Aug. 8, 8:38 p.m. Officers were advised by care facility personnel that a subject contacted outside a van on South Estates Drive had taken the vehicle without permission.

Employees from the care facility retrieved the vehicle.

Aug. 8, 10:57 p.m. On Sand Creek Road at Business Center Drive, a subject contacted on a traffic stop was found to be driving on a license suspended for DUI. He was arrested and released on a Notice to Appear. The vehicle was towed.

Aug. 9, 8:51 a.m. On Lone Tree Way at Anderson Avenue, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving without proper identification. He was arrested and released on a Notice to Appear.

Aug. 9, 11:20 a.m. A subject who discharged a BB gun on Homecoming Way was arrested and released on a Juvenile Affidavit.

Aug. 9, 12:22 p.m. Two subjects placed under citizen’s arrest for shoplifting at a business on Lone Tree Way were released on a Promise to Appear.

Aug. 9, 1:30 p.m. A harassing phone call was reported on Lone Tree Way. Aug. 9, 1:34 p.m. An unidentified person shattered the rear driver’s side window of a vehicle parked on Lone Tree Way and stole tools.

Aug. 9, 1:59 p.m. An unidentified person damaged a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence on Monte Verde Lane. Estimated damage: $1,500.

Aug. 9, 2:25 p.m. A resident of Teal Court was the victim of identity theft.

Aug. 9, 3:07 p.m. A vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Walnut Boulevard and McClarren Road. All occupants declined medical attention.

Aug. 9, 3:14 p.m. A three-vehicle rear-end collision occurred on the Highway 4 Bypass

LOGS at Sand Creek Road.

Aug. 9, 5:45-5:46 p.m. An unidentified person forced entry into two residences on Belmont Court and stole appliances.

Aug. 9, 6 p.m. An unidentified person stole a $48 jacket from a business on Lone Tree Way. Aug. 9, 8:13 p.m. Two subjects were reported to be engaged in a physical altercation on Shady Willow Lane.

Aug. 9, 10:41 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Sims Road, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found in violation of his terms of parole. An unidentified passenger fled the vehicle on foot and was not located. The driver was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Aug. 9, 10:59 p.m. An unidentified person fled from a business on Brentwood Boulevard and abandoned property that was discovered to be stolen from the office of the business. The case is under investigation.

Aug. 10, 9:26 a.m. A resident of Havenwood Avenue observed a subject fleeing from his backyard.

Aug. 10, 3:16 p.m. On Amber Lane at Shady Willow Lane, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to have an outstanding non-citable warrant for his arrest and was driving on a license suspended for DUI. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Aug. 10, 11:17 p.m. On Chamomile Lane, officers mediated a verbal dispute between two subjects.

Aug. 11, 2:50 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Broderick Drive, a subject stopped for a mechanical violation was found to be driving without a license. The driver was cited and the vehicle was stored.

Aug. 11, 4:05 p.m. A resident of Addington Court reported that an unidentified person from Rancho Mirage charged $40,610 from his account.

Aug. 11, 9 p.m. An unidentified person entered the locked garage of a residence on Hawthorn Drive and stole tools.

Aug. 12, 12:11 a.m. An unidentified person forced entry into a residence on Brandon Miles Way. Aug. 12, 7:55 a.m. A resident of Allbrook Court reported that an unidentified per-

|

19A

A resident of Allbrook Court reported that an unidentified person made vague threats over the phone.

Aug. 12, 7:55 a.m., Brentwood son made vague threats over the phone.

Aug. 12, 9:15 a.m. A subject caught rummaging through an unlocked vehicle parked on Madera Street was found to be on probation. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Aug. 12, 6:21 p.m. On Sand Creek Road, two subjects who battered each other during an argument put each other under citizen’s arrest. They were released from the scene on a Notice to Appear.

Aug. 13, 7:16 p.m. A subject contacted on Brentwood Boulevard at Village Drive was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest and be under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Aug. 13, 11:46 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard at Balfour Road, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Aug. 14, 12:30 a.m. A subject contacted during an argument on Grovewood Loop was found to have a no-bail warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Aug. 14, 10:54 a.m. An unidentified person punched the driver’s side door lock of a vehicle parked on Rice Street and stole a stereo system and handgun.

Aug. 14, 3:27 p.m. A subject drove her vehicle onto a raised cement median on Brentwood Boulevard.

Aug. 14, 5:46 p.m. An unidentified person stole a laptop computer off the counter of a business on Balfour Road.

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 Aug. 1 – Vandalism was reported on the 1900 block of West Summerfield Court.

Aug. 1 – A stolen vehicle was recovered from the 1400 block of Forest Court.

Aug. 1 – Shoplifting was reported at a business on the 2500 block of Main Street.

Aug. 2 – A vehicle accident with property damage occurred on the 1000 block of Neroly Road.

Aug. 2 – Child abuse was reported on Picasso Drive at Vela Circle.

Aug. 3 – On the 1300 block of Main Street, a subject was arrested for possession of a concealed firearm.

Aug. 4 – An adult was reported missing from the 5000 block of Miguel Drive.

Aug. 4 – A vehicle was towed from the 100 block of Montevino Court.

Aug. 4 – Credit card fraud was reported on the 200 block of Fourth Street.

Aug. 4 – On the 5600 block of Daffodil Drive, a subject was arrested for receiving stolen property.

Aug. 5 – Identity theft was reported on the 4500 block of Lariat Lane.

Aug. 5 – On Creekside Way at Honey Lane and on Hill Avenue at Main Street, subjects were arrested for being under the influence of drugs.

Aug. 5 – A juvenile was reported missing from the 900 block of Weibel Circle.

Aug. 5 – Domestic violence with injury to a spouse was reported on the 100 block of Cotati Court.

Aug. 5 – On the 1700 block of Beringer Way, a subject was cited for creating a disturbance by playing music too loudly.

Aug. 6 – A residence on the 1100 block of Carpenter Road was burglarized.

Aug. 7 – On the 2500 block of Main Street, a subject was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs.

Aug. 7 – On the 5300 block of Live Oak Avenue, a subject was arrested for violating a court order.

Aug. 7 – An arrest warrant was served on Brown Road at Laurel Road.

Aug. 7 – On Hill Avenue at Main Street, on Broadway Street at East Cypress Road and on the 5000 block of Montevino Way, subjects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Aug. 7 – On the 4100 block of Richard Way, a subject was arrested for battery.

Aug. 7 – Elderly abuse was reported on the 5600 block of Daffodil Drive.

Aug. 7 – Vehicles parked on the 1800 block of Beringer Way and the 100 block of Deer Park Court were burglarized.

Aug. 7 – Grand theft of vehicle parts was reported on the 5000 block of Teakwood Drive.

MEDA L LD AWARD

2010

GO

COP

THEPRESS.NET

20th Anniversary BBQ Tomorrow, Sat. August 20th • 4-7pm $5.00 per person at Liberty Football Field Come join us in celebrating our 20 year mark of excellence!

The East County Lions are bringing back the alumni, as well as activities for the kids and a scrumptious BBQ. ECYF Bring your blanket and chairs.

supports PINK

For more info, call Ingrid 584-9866

Are you ready for a

Save $65

SUMMER BREAK Call now and save $65 OFF our Down?

Summer AC Tune Up or any other service/repair we offer.

(Regular tune up price, $162)

(925) HEATERS 432-8377

Call now!

FAIRVIEW HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, INC. www.fairviewair.com Contractor’s Lic. #533790

$

Monday Night Football

Large 3-topping Pizza, pitcher of beer or 4 sodas or 2 -liter soda (dine-in)

(to go or delivery)

20

$

+tax

$

2 OFF any Buffalo Wings $ 1 OFF Popcorn Chicken or Buffalo Bites

5 OFF XL Pizza $ 4 OFF Large $ 3 OFF Medium $ 2 OFF Small $ 1 OFF Mini Must present coupon. Not valid with any other specials or coupons. Exp. 8/31/11

DISCOVERY BAY

240-6966

22A

|

THEPRESS.NET

AUGUST 19, 2011

SPORTS

Brentwood’s Hansen earns first win For the second week in a row, a firsttime winner emerged in the Antioch Speedway’s highly competitive Limited Late Model division. Melissa Hansen of Brentwood celebrated her first victory on Saturday after barely escaping a surging Larry Damitz, who worked his way to her back bumper from the back of the pack.

Hansen popped from her car screaming in excitement as she pulled next to Damitz in victory lane. Asked what it felt like to score a victory in the division dominated by veterans like Damitz, she was speechless, and simply held up two trembling hands.

Damitz rushed to congratulate her.

“You drove a great race,” Damitz said.

“I could hear you trying to pass me,” Hansen replied. “I was trying hard not to mess up. I knew eventually you would be right there.”

Last week’s winner, Jim Freethy of Danville, finished third, followed by another division winner, veteran Mike Gustafson of Concord. Early leader Ken Rhoades of El Sobrante pulled off with broken rear suspension midway through the race. Fred Ryland of Brentwood, a top runner, was eliminated in a first-lap, first-turn pileup.

Dan Gonderman freshened the engine in his All Star Wingless Sprint Car last week. It made a big difference on Saturday night, as he was untouchable in the main event. The hometown hero and current Wingless Sprint Car division point leader garnered his fourth victory this season.

Photo courtesy of Mike Adaskaveg

Melissa Hansen of Brentwood celebrates after taking the checkered flag in the Limited Late Model event at the Antioch Speedway on Saturday.

“I stuck with the middle (groove),” Gonderman told second-place-finisher Roy Fisher, a friend and competitor for many seasons. Fisher put in a spectacular effort as he tried a lower line to catch Gonderman. They finished a car length apart.

“He (Gonderman) is tough,” Fisher said in victory lane. “All I can say is that I tried real hard. I gave it my all.”

American River College student Nick Viscussi of Vacaville applied everything he learned in automotive technology in build-

ing his Hobby Stock to win his first race ever.

“Four years in go-karts, four years in stock car racing, and it finally happened,” Viscussi said. “I built this car from scratch.

How do I feel? Blessed by God, happy, excited, relieved. My dad and I worked so hard, so long at it.”

Cole Oreta of Vacaville was flying as he moved into second behind Viscussi.

Brad Myers, with fiancé and co-pilot Melissa Hansen, fresh from her Late Model win, finished third.

In the Mini Trux division, veteran driver “Rocket” Ray Bunn of San Jose won in a veteran truck. He battled Jon Haney of Brentwood to the finish line. “Things are always better when you win,” Bunn laughed.

“I made some adjustments after finishing second last week. This truck’s been with me a long time – since I raced on pavement back in 2001.”

After racing his truck at the old Altamont Speedway, Bunn converted the vehicle for racing on Antioch Speedway’s clay.

It was both a sad and happy occasion for Dwarf Car winner Tony Carmignani of Alameda. Carmignani lost his son, Anthony, just two weeks earlier. “I had him on my side tonight,” a tearful Carmignani said in victory lane. “This one’s for him.”

Second-place finisher Nick Squatritto of San Jose gave Carmignani a long, silent hug.

– Contributed by Mike Adaskaveg

OAKLEY 89 Carol Lane (925) 625-4532

BRENTWOOD 6361 Lone Tree Way (925) 513-3432

www.LesSchwab.com BRENTWOOD

EXPRESS OIL CHANGE WITH FREE WASH R MEDA VE AWARD

SIL

2010

BRENTWOOD, CA 94513

925-513-7610 (OPEN 7 DAYS)

L

6945 LONE TREE WAY

$

33

ONLY

Most vehicles. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 9/16/11

EXPRESS OIL CHANGE WITH FREE WASH

$

TRI CITY EXPRESS LUBE 6935 LONE TREE WAY BRENTWOOD, CA 94513

925-513-7028 (OPEN M-S 8AM-6PM • SU 9-5)

95 Reg. $39.95

ONLY

33

95 Reg. $39.95

Most vehicles. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 9/16/11

TRANSMISSION FLUSH WITH FREE WASH

$

NOW ONLY

95 Reg. $99.95

79

Most vehicles. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 9/16/11

• Professionally Trained Technicians • Premium Quality Parts • Best Brake Warranty • FREE BRAKE INSPECTIONS • FREE ESTIMATES • SAME DAY SERVICE (ON MOST VEHICLES)

FULL SERVICE WASH

FULL SERVICE WASH

FULL SERVICE WASH

$

$

$

1099

Reg. $14.99

1199

Reg. $14.99

1299

Reg. $14.99

Offer not valid with any other discounts.

Oversized vehicles are extra. Expires 9/16/11

Offer not valid with any other discounts.

Oversized vehicles are extra. Expires 9/16/11

Offer not valid with any other discounts.

Oversized vehicles are extra. Expires 9/16/11

SUPER WASH

SUPER WASH

SUPER WASH

$

1199

$

1299

$

1399

Reg. $17.99 • Full Service Wash • Clear Coat Protectant • Under-Carriage Wash • Wheel Treatment • Air Freshener Offer not valid with any other discounts.

Oversized vehicles are extra. Expires 9/16/11

Reg. $17.99 • Full Service Wash • Clear Coat Protectant • Under-Carriage Wash • Wheel Treatment • Air Freshener Offer not valid with any other discounts.

Oversized vehicles are extra. Expires 9/16/11

Reg. $17.99 • Full Service Wash • Clear Coat Protectant • Under-Carriage Wash • Wheel Treatment • Air Freshener Offer not valid with any other discounts.

Oversized vehicles are extra. Expires 9/16/11

EXECUTIVE WASH

EXECUTIVE WASH

EXECUTIVE WASH

$

1299

Reg. $22.99

• Full Service Wash • Foam Polish Wax • Tire Dressing • Clear Coat Protectant • Under-Carriage Wash • Wheel Treatment • Air Freshener Offer not valid with any other offer discounts.

Oversized vehicles are extra. Expires 9/16/11

$

1399

Reg. $22.99

• Full Service Wash • Foam Polish Wax • Tire Dressing • Clear Coat Protectant • Under-Carriage Wash • Wheel Treatment • Air Freshener Offer not valid with any other offer discounts.

Oversized vehicles are extra. Expires 9/16/11

$

1499

Reg. $22.99

• Full Service Wash • Foam Polish Wax • Tire Dressing • Clear Coat Protectant • Under-Carriage Wash • Wheel Treatment • Air Freshener Offer not valid with any other offer discounts.

Oversized vehicles are extra. Expires 9/16/11

24A

|

THEPRESS.NET

SPORTS

AUGUST 19, 2011

Medals for local skaters

Photo courtesy of Toni Starick

t the recent 2011 State Games of America, held in San Diego, three Brentwood boys competing for Drawn Skate Team took home titles in the skateboarding competition. Ryder Starick placed 11th in the sponsored 12U division. Shane Sullivan, competing in the sponsored 13-15 division, took home a gold medal. Bradley Mustoe finished eighth.

The Drawn Skate Team merged with the City of Marina and On the Beach skate teams. As a result of the individual medal placements, the team was awarded the gold medal, signifying its status as the new 2011 State Games of America National Junior Olympic Skateboarding champion.

A

RV Super Sale

August RV Super sale ends August 31, 2011.

Every RV is discounted to sell; our manufactures have given us huge rebates. Check out these low prices:

99 Fleetwood $32,900

06 Itasca $54,900

11 Surveyor $23,286

11 Crossover $17,424

We offer the following products, R-Vision: Super Sport, Trail Sport, Trail Cruiser, and CrossoverKeystone: Outback, Outback Sydney edition – Forest River: Salem and Shockwave Toy Haulers, Forest River Surveyor 5th Wheels, Toy-Haulers, Travel Trailers, New, Used and Consignment. Many different floorplans.

Sales: 888-300-6127 • Service: 925-456-1212 Visit our website

www.eastbayrvmotors.com

MEDA L LD AWARD

2010

GO

Offering Exceptional Sales & Service 2348 Kitty Hawk Rd., Livermore

AUGUST 19, 2011

THEPRESS.NET

MEDA L LD AWARD

MEDA L LD AWARD

GO

2010

GO

GO

GO

20 2 088

MEDA L LD AWARD

20 2 100

MEDA L LD AWARD

20 2 088

GO

MEDA L LD AWARD

20 2 100

|

25A

26A

|

THEPRESS.NET

AUGUST 19, 2011

SPORTS

Water sport enthusiasts looking for more

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

In 1993, a small group led by Bill Honeycutt decided to lay the groundwork for a club to help those interested in watersports meet each other. The result was the Bay Area Water Ski Club (BAWSC).

Now, 18 years later, the BAWSC is 56 members strong and hopes to expand. Gwen Cauthren, who has been the organization’s membership chair for nearly 10 years, has plans for the club’s growth. Rather than host competitive events, what the BAWSC does is host meet-and-greets where watersports enthusiasts can get together and arrange their own private get-together.

“We’re a group of people trying to promote the networking of people who own boats with the people who don’t; who all have a passion for watersports,” Cauthren said.

The BAWSC runs all year. Meetings are held usually twice a month between June and September; once a month between October and May. Members of all

Photo courtesy of Gwen Cauthren

Students learn about boat safety during a Bay Area Water Ski Club boat driver clinic. skill levels are encouraged to go to their meet-and-greet events.

“We hold events as formats to get peo-

ple to socialize,” Cauthren said. “We do camping events, houseboat trips, one-day events, barbecues; we have a Christmas

party every year.”

While BAWSC members hail from all across the Bay Area, nearly all the organization’s events are held on the Delta. The most recent event was a camping trip at Vieira’s Resort by Isleton.

While membership comprises mostly those in their late 40s to early 50s, 20somethings are also represented. The definition of a membership isn’t restricted to a single person. There are plenty of couples and families in the BAWSC. Each of those groups makes up one membership.

According to Cauthren, the BAWSC is split nearly in half between those who own boats and those who participate in water sports but don’t own boats.

“If people like to go out boating, they’re going to need to find people to help them on their boats,” Cauthren added. We want people to spend three to four hours with the owner and hopefully form a friendship, or at least an association so they know they’re comfortable with those folks.”

Prospective members can visit www. bawsc.org or call Cauthren at 707-539-0510.

Basketball sign-ups

Coming your way

Photo by Richard Wisdom

Local waterskier Greg Badal cuts through the water earlier this year at Diablo Shores in Brentwood. Diablo Shores will host its Pro-Am competition, a USA Waterski event, from Sept. 9 through 11. This is Diablo Shores’ 10th year hosting the event, one of the biggest waterski competitions in the country. Admission is free and the action starts at 8 a.m. on Sept. 9 with some of the best amateur waterskiers from the West Coast showing their stuff. For more information, visit www.diabloshores.com.

Impact runs through San Ramon he 12U Impact 99 Premier girls soccer team, coached by Mario Alejandro, claimed a title in the recent San Ramon Azuri Summer Classic four-game soccer tournament. Following a first-game tie, the girls mustered their competitive spirit and won their next three games. One tie and three wins were enough to put the Impact 99 team on top.

T

Photo courtesy of Jennifer Ward

It’s time for CYO basketball again. St. Anne, Immaculate Heart and St. Anthony’s conduct sign-ups in August.

St. Anne’s sign-ups are held Friday at Aladino’s Pizza, 1555 Riverlake Road in Discovery Bay. The session runs from 6 to 8 p.m.

To sign up online, visit www.stannescyo.com, print and mail in the registration form.

Immaculate Heart holds sign-ups Sunday, Aug. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Veterans Hall, 757 First St. in downtown Brentwood. For more information, call Fernando at 925-5161106.

St. Anthony’s conducts sign-ups Sunday, Aug. 21 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church, 971 O’Hara Ave. in Oakley. For more information, call Michelle at 925-679-2662.

Any child from second through eighth grade may play. New players must bring a copy of their birth certificate in order to enroll. Practices begin in September; the competitive season begins in November.

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 6224970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: April 13, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: KIMBERLY SUSAN DAHLBERG, GREGORY MICHAEL ROBBI The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 1888 A ST ANTIOCH, CA 94509-2602 Type of license(s) Applied for: 48 – OnSale General Public Premises Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Date(s): August 19, 2011

AUGUST 19, 2011

THEPRESS.NET

MEDA L LD AWARD

GO

2010

|

27A

28A

|

THEPRESS.NET

AUGUST 19, 2011

2B

|

THEPRESS.NET

EAST COUNTY LIFE

AUGUST 19, 2011

Patrons at the Bloomfield Vineyards release party, held on Sunday, enjoy some of the local winery’s awardwinning vinos.

Photo by Justin Lafferty

Gold from page 1B The 2010 Viognier, described as a red wine drinker’s white wine, took home a gold in the Best of Class Greater Bay Appellations category. Bloomfield’s 2010 Devil’s Daughter – a blend of viognier and chardonnay – earned a silver medal. The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2010 Chardonnay each won a silver. No wine scored less than 90 during the blind taste tests.

The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010 Devil’s Daughter and 2010 Chardonnay also earned the Best of Class designation.

Wine lovers recently got the chance to taste the awardwinning wines during Bloomfield’s latest release party, held last weekend at Frog Hollow Farms in Brentwood, not too far ON THE COVER: Brentwood vintner Becky Bloomfield of Bloomfield Vineyards shows off four of her award-winning wines – including the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, which earned a double gold medal at the California State Fair this year.

from the vineyard. The wines were paired with decadent stonefired pizzas. Bloomfield’s wines can also be tasted at the Co. Co. County Wine Company in Downtown Brentwood.

“You get that first ribbon and it’s like, ‘Oh yeah, I want more of those,’” Bloomfield said. “It’s an interesting thing.

You’re being judged amongst peers – people who love wine like I do.”

This isn’t the first time Bloomfield has taken home awards for its cabernet sauvignon. The 2008 vintage took the silver medal, earning 92 points, at the 2010 State Fair. It also claimed silver medals that year at the Orange County Wine Competition and the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

At the 2009 State Fair, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon earned an array of awards: a gold medal (scoring 95 points), Best in California, Best in Class and Best of Greater Bay Appellations. It also took home the silver medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and the bronze at the Orange County Wine Competition.

“Bloomfield has always done well,” said Kem Pence,

coordinator of the State Fair’s wine and cheese competition. “They’re making great wines.”

Other award-winning wines from past years include the 2009 Viognier, 2009 Pinot Grigio, 2009 Devil’s Daughter, 2009 Chardonnay, 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, 2008 Pinot Noir and the 2006 Syrah.

Strangely enough, Becky Bloomfield never set out to become a winemaker. As a farmer, she needed a way to show wineries that her grapes were top quality. The family has been farming in Brentwood since 1920, and started growing vines in 1999. It wasn’t long before Bloomfield Vineyards was established. The grapes are grown in Brentwood and bottled in Livermore.

This is Bloomfield’s seventh vintage, and it’s a tradition she hopes to continue, helping to bring more notoriety to wineries all over the East Bay. “You don’t have to be a big guy to win the big titles,” she said. “You don’t have to be an expensive wine to be good.”

To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

AUGUST 19, 2011

MILESTONES

THEPRESS.NET

|

3B

Patriot power

ongratulations to the East Bay Patriots AAU, which took first place out of 22 high school teams in the 11th annual Summer Jam Tournament held in Sacramento. The girls all attend (or will be attending) Heritage High School this year. From left are Maddie Grieb, Kelsey Shanks, Alex Vanderheid-Nye, Samantha Quinn, Sydney Berry, Brittany Dryer, Brittney Asterino, Regine Smith and Mecca Lafayette. Not pictured are Marissa Rubio and Ally Spears. The East Bay Patriots are coached by Russ Borelli and Paul Stonebarger.

C

Unlimited success Hoops Unlimited, Oakley’s only eighth-grade nonprofit basketball team, won the runner-up game in the MVP Flight League, beating East Bay United 41-26. The Hoops team played against talented teams from all over the Bay Area during the spring and summer seasons. In the front row, from left, are Coach James, Elias Juarez, Johnny Tyquiengco, Jay Johnson and Alex Espinoza; center row: James Vreonis, Devin Pierce and Coach Pete; back row: Sean Zirkleand and Aron Espinoza. Not pictured is Anthony Soto.

Why should I give you my e-mail address?

Because that’s how you: • Get The Press Daily Update – Enjoy the latest local news with your cup of coffee.

• Receive breaking news alerts – News you need when you need it. From major accidents to searches for lost children, we’ll keep you posted on the very latest.

• Find out about special deals – Limited time offers at big discounts.

• Win stuff – From the day you sign up, your e-mail address will make you eligible for monthly prize drawings for movie tickets, dinner and other unique gifts.

Sign up at

thepress.net

4B

|

THEPRESS.NET

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Great smiles start here!

Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics now at the same convenient location in Brentwood. · Quality children’s dentistry and orthodontic care · Personal attention · State of the art office · Convenient location · Flexible office hours Bonnie K. Hillman DDS, specialist in children’s dentistry She has been creating beautiful smiles on infants and teens for over 20 years.

Frank M. Hann DDS, orthodontic specialist, trained at Columbia University with over 8500 smiles made more confident and beautiful in East County.

Most insurance accepted. No insurance, no problem; flexible payment plans available!

For busy parents who love their children.

Because you care, we care.

Bonnie K. Hillman D.D.S.

Frank M. Hann D.D.S.

Pediatric Dental Specialist

Orthodontic Specialist

240-2077

240-2070

www.hillmandds.com

www.hannorthodontics.com

4411 Balfour Rd., Brentwood

AUGUST 19, 2011

When the spine smarts When I finally decided that pain medication wasn’t getting rid of my chronic back pain - it was only covering up the symptoms, and for only a short time - I looked for a better way to manage the pain while maintaining my daily routine.

To maintain a SENIOR healthy back and ORNER spine, you need to move. The irony: the first place to begin your back regimen is while you’re sleeping.

If you prefer your side, bend your knees and put a small pillow between them. If you MARLA lie on your back, put LUCKHARDT the pillow under your knees. For those who choose to sleep on their stomach, the pillow goes under the abdomen. I’ve tried this, and it helps. No more getting out of bed in the morning with a groan!

If you need to stand for any period of time, bend your knees slightly to take the stress off your lower back. Wear shoes that have good support and shift your body weight from foot to foot.

While sitting down, always sit in a chair that gives your back good support. If you keep a lumbar support in your car, use it. If not, roll up a small towel and place it at the small of your back. Keep your knees level with your hips, and keep your feet flat.

If you need to lift something and

C

don’t have help nearby, make sure you lift with your legs and not your back. When lifting an object, hold it close to you. All movements should be slow and careful. Always turn your body from the feet up and not from the waist. Try to keep items you need often at shoulder level. Use stomach, leg and arm muscles in lieu of your back.

Try to take a walk every day. Going at a nice easy pace (starting with 10 minutes a day) will get you going. As you increase that by a few minutes each day, you’ll get to a half hour, a perfect way to start your day or end your evening. You can even take three 10-minute walks per day, as each step gives you strength and stamina. Invite a friend to share the walk with you and you’ll be amazed at how fast the time goes.

A daily walk keeps your back and leg muscles stretched and strong, and helps you keep a healthy weight, which makes an enormous impact on your back. Do some light stretches first by raising your arms straight up in the air, one at a time.

Very slowly, reach as high as you comfortably can as you feel your back muscles lengthen a little. Always do things slowly to avoid pulling a muscle or tendon. Check with your doctor before doing any new exercises, but I guarantee: your physician will support your ambition.

Marla Luckhardt is a Discovery Bay resident and member of the East Contra Costa Senior Coalition. She works with several local senior care and advocacy groups.

To contact her, e-mail marla2054@aol.com.

MEDA L LD AWARD

MEDA L LD AWARD

2008

GO

GO

2010

Cement & Concrete

Handyman

Painters

Pest Control

Photography Construction

RWIZARD1 PHOTOGRAPHY Family portraits, & events Call Richard Wisdom at 925 - 634 - 7539 for scheduling info.

Heating & Air

Roofing Electrician

Housecleaning

Landscapers

R MEDA VE AWARD

SIL

Landscapers

Landscaping & Design

Handyman

,

.

L

2010

AUGUST 19, 2011

FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT

DJ Cooch at Capâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jorge Aldama, aka DJ Cooch, will bring his versatile brand of comedy to Capâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oak Street Bar and Grill on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 9 p.m. in a show hosted by Bob-O Phillips.

One of the hardest-working performers in the entertainment industry, whether behind the turntables in the dance clubs or behind the microphone at a comedy club, DJ Cooch is known as one of the only comics at such an early stage of his career to headline and sell out shows. He has shared the stage with comedic heavyweights Carlos Mencia, Pablo Francisco, Anjelah Johnson, Tommy Chong, Steve Trevino and John Pinnet.

DJ Cooch recently toured on the Lopez Tonight Party Bus Tour. Later this year heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll entertain U.S. troops in Japan.

Tickets are $15. Capâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oak Street Bar and Grill is located at 144 Oak St. in downtown Brentwood.

|

THEPRESS.NET

7B

(O &DPSDQLO 7KHDWUH

: 6HFRQG 6WUHHW 'RZQWRZQ $QWLRFK

ZZZ (O&DPSDQLO7KHDWUH FRP

4XDOLW\ (QWHUWDLQPHQW²&ORVH 7R +RPH *UDPP\ :LQQHUV 0DULDFKL 'LYDV 6DWXUGD\ $XJXVW SP

$GXOWV 6HQLRUV RYHU

&KLOGUHQ XQGHU

6WRPS\ -RQHV

Thai Bistro Thai Restaurant

Come enjoy delicious and fresh Thai food and receive

thepress.net

15% Off Your Bill

your town your paper

5019 Lone Tree Way, Antioch

With this ad. Expires 9/1/11

753-1355 (Lone Tree Landing Plaza, across from Walmart)

11am-9:30pm Daily

9LQWDJH -XPS 6W\OH 5 % 6XQGD\ $XJXVW SP

$GXOWV 6HQLRUV RYHU

&KLOGUHQ XQGHU

&RPLQJ 6RRQ 6DWXUGD\ $XJXVW SP $PHULFDQ &HQWHU RI 3KLOLSSLQH $UWV 6XQGD\ $XJXVW SP 7KH %HVW <HDUV RI 2XU /LYHV

6XQGD\ 6HSWHPEHU SP 0LFNH\ )LQQ &DWK\ 5HLOO\ 6XQGD\ 6HSWHPEHU SP 1DWLRQDO 9HOYHW

6DWXUGD\ 2FWREHU SP *XLWDULVW /DXUHQFH -XEHU ,Q &RQFHUW 6DWXUGD\ 2FWREHU SP 5RFN 5ROO 0DJLF 6KRZ 6DWXUGD\ 2FWREHU SP SP *ROGHQ 'UDJRQ $FUREDWV 6XQGD\ 2FWREHU SP 7KH :L]DUG RI 2]

6DWXUGD\ 1RYHPEHU SP -RQL 0RUULV 7KH /HJHQGDU\ /DGLHV LQ &RXQWU\ 0XVLF

6DWXUGD\ 1RYHPEHU SP %DUEUD DQG )UDQN 7KH &RQFHUW 7KDW 1HYHU :DV

MEDA L LD AWARD

2010

GO

$ Save 5 On your next

Catering & Party Trays Available!

arrangement or box order.

FREE Dessert Tamale with any purchase!

Offer valid on select products. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer code must be used when placing the order. Offer expires 12/31/11 Code: BWPS1291

Call or visit us today!

3101 Balfour Road, Bwd.

925-516-0111

Made HOT & FRESH Daily!

• Chicken • Beef (mild & spicy) • Pork • Jalapeño & Cheese

This Birthday Takes The Cake™

EdibleArrangements.com

Birthday Bouquet with Chocolate Dipped Bananas (shown). Birthday Balloon Bundle sold separately. ©2011 Edible Arrangements, LLC. All rights reserved. Containers may vary. Delivery not available in all areas. Franchises available call 1-888-727-4258 or visit eafranchise.com

Must present coupon. Expires 8/31/11

• Curry Chicken • Shrimp Louie • Breakfast Tamales • Chocolate • Berries

• Coconut & Pineapple and many more…

• Specialty Dipping Sauces, too!

Express Dine-In — We also Deliver 240-7100 • 8610 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood (Garin Ranch) Mon.-Thurs. 9-9, Fri.-Sat. 9-10, Sun. 11-8

MEDA L LD AWARD

2010

GO

$ Save 5 On your next

Catering & Party Trays Available!

arrangement or box order.

FREE Dessert Tamale with any purchase!

Offer valid on select products. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer code must be used when placing the order. Offer expires 12/31/11 Code: BWPS1291

Call or visit us today!

3101 Balfour Road, Bwd.

925-516-0111

Made HOT & FRESH Daily!

• Chicken • Beef (mild & spicy) • Pork • Jalapeño & Cheese

This Birthday Takes The Cake™

EdibleArrangements.com

Birthday Bouquet with Chocolate Dipped Bananas (shown). Birthday Balloon Bundle sold separately. ©2011 Edible Arrangements, LLC. All rights reserved. Containers may vary. Delivery not available in all areas. Franchises available call 1-888-727-4258 or visit eafranchise.com

Must present coupon. Expires 8/31/11

• Curry Chicken • Shrimp Louie • Breakfast Tamales • Chocolate • Berries

• Coconut & Pineapple and many more…

• Specialty Dipping Sauces, too!

Express Dine-In — We also Deliver 240-7100 • 8610 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood (Garin Ranch) Mon.-Thurs. 9-9, Fri.-Sat. 9-10, Sun. 11-8

1) Announcements

24) Employment

24) Employment

150G) Misc.

2) Advertising

43) Garage Sales

212) Out of Area Prop.

120) Pets 3) Auctions

215) Vac. Properties 6) Free

150) Automobiles 16) Education

225) Cottages Rentals

230) Office Space

24) Employment

AUGUST 19, 2011

PUBLIC NOTICES

THEPRESS.NET

|

11B

CITY NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

DIABLO WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of Diablo Water District will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on August 24, 2011, at the office of the District, 2107 Main Street, Oakley, CA. The Board will consider temporarily suspending a portion of the Facilities Reserve Charges imposed on applicants for water service established in 2006, for a period of time and in the amounts as may be determined by the Board. For further information you may contact the District’s General Manager at (925) 625- 6159. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004766- 00 The name of the business (es): Solberg & Associates Located at: 760 Beaver Lane In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rose Solberg 760 Beaver Lane, 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: Rose Solberg This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/12/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 7/12/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005092-00 The name of the business (es): Big Horn Hunter’s Oasis Located at: 2259 Black Stone Drive In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1)Roger D. Coggins 2)Tonna Napier 2259 Black Stone Drive, 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 7/25/11.

Signature of registrant: Tonna Napier This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/25/11 By Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires 7/25/- 16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005345-00 The name of the business (es): Clano Consulting Located at: 1525 Rampart Way In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ijeoma Chukwunyelu 1525 Rampart Way Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/4/2004. Signature of registrant: Ijeoma Chukwunyelu This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 8/4/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 8/4/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005472-00 The name of the business (es): Azra Foundation Located at: 5315 Heidorn Ranch Rd In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Azra P. Khan 5315 Heidorn Ranch Rd. 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 8/10/11. Signature of registrant: Azra P. Khan This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 8/10/11 By Sue Whatford, Deputy Expires 8/10/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004816-00 The name of the business (es): Autumns Goddess Design Located at: 1600 Aster Drive #41 In: Antioch, CA, 94509, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) JenniferL. Mastrocola 2) Daniel Maldonado 1600 Aster Drive #41, Antioch, CA, 94509.

This business is conducted by: a Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Jennifer L. Mastrocola This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/13/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 7/13/16 Antioch Press No. 06- 1617 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005122-00 The name of the business (es): Superior Home Realty Located at: 2465 Discovery Bay Blvd In: Discovery Bay, CA, 94505, Mailing: 5639 Starfish Place, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Donna L Mattingly 5639 Starfish Place, Discovery Bay, CA, 94505. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Donna L Mattingly This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/26/11 By L. Barajas, Deputy Expires 07/26/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005356-00 The name of the business (es): IMG Trading Co Located at: 795 Woodsong ln In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ingrid M. Gregerson 795 Woodsong ln, 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: Ingrid Gregerson This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 8/5/11 By C. Garcia, Deputy Expires 8/5/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005546-00 The name of the business (es): The King Diamond Products Located at: 641 Eastwood Ct. In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Hector Barquero 2)Alba Barquero 641 Eastwood Ct Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/12/11. Signature of registrant: Alba Barquero This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:8/12/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 8/12/11 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-400612-EV Order #: 100678662-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/9/2008. 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): DANNY L. HARTLEY AND MARY E. HARTLEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 5/20/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0111455-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/- 2/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $324,351.37 The purported property address is: 784 GATHERING COURT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 012-330- 011-3 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Cenlar, FSB 425 Phillips Blvd Ewing NJ 08618. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney.

Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800- 280-2891 or Login to: www.auction.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded to exercise the note holders rights ‘ against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

IDSPub #0007675 8/5/2011 8/12/2011 8/19/2011 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2011

above is purported to be: 66 Guise Way Brentwood CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $401,700.26. 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: August 15, 2011. (R-387632 08/19/11, 08/26/- 11, 09/02/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 2011

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0004668-00 The name of the business (es): Ascent Sales Group Located at: 2148 St. Andrews Court, Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cheryl Marie Pisano 2148 St. Andrews Court Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business N/A. Signature of registrant: Cheryl M. Pisano This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:7/7/11 By T. Ragsdale, DeputyExpires 7/7/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: July 29, August 5,12,19, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0004824-00 The name of the business (es): Awesome Wonders Located at: 1432 Hillsborough Blvd In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Colon Gilchrist 1432 Hillsborough Blvd 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: Colon Gilchrist This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/13/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 7/13/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: July 29, August 5,11, 19, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004560- 00 The name of the business (es): Olakom Global Trading Located at: 43 Solstice Court In: Oakley, CA, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ololade A. Ogunyale 43 Solstice Court, Oakley, CA, 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Ololade Ogunyale This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/1/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 7/1/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #004921-00 The name of the business (es): Sadorra Rail Consulting/ Engineering Services Located at: 2413 Crocker Way In: Antioch, Ca, 94531. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John G. Sadorra 2413 Crocker Way Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/18/11. Signature of registrant: John G. Sadorra This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/18/11 By R. Ramirez, Deputy Expires 7/18/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004775-00 The name of the business (es): Gabriels Enterprises Located at: 1128 Breton Drive In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Maxwell Ekwuruibe 1128 Breton Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Maxwell Ekwuruibe This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/12/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 7/12/16 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004765- 00 The name of the business (es): Discovery Bay Dental Located at: 2489 Discovery Bay Blvd In: Discovery Bay, CA, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dr. Mike Todorovic 5656 Starfish Ct, Discovery Bay, CA, 94505. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Dr. Mike Todorovic This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/12/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 7/- 12/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name 1) Donn’s Florist 2)Donn’s Florist and Gifts 3)Donn’s Flowers 4)Donn’s Flowers + Gifts at: 485 Hartz Ave In: Danville, CA 94526 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 6/24/09 underfile number 09-4459 1). J Stover Investments, 19002 Stanton Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 This business was conducted by: a Corporation Signature of registrant: James K Stover This statement was filed with The County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 11, 2011 By: S.L. Weir, Deputy Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004829-00 The name of the business (es): Combat Keychains Located at: 2043 Bridgeport Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1)Andrea McGinnis 2)Derek McGinnis 2043 Bridgeport Loop, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Andrea McGinnis This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/14/11 By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 7/14/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004843-00 The name of the business (es): Reel-Motions Located at: 453 Emerson Court In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Eduardo Echevarria 453 Emerson Court, Discovery Bay, CA, 94505. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/1/11. Signature of registrant: Eduardo Jose Echeverria This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/14/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 7/14/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004957- 00 The name of the business (es): New Haven Photography Located at: 2390 Eden Plains Rd In: Knightsen, Ca, 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 653, Knightsen, CA 94548 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Barbara Becerra 2390 Eden Plains Rd Knightsen, CA 94548. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/20/11. Signature of registrant: Barbara Becerra This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/21/- 11 By Joseph Barton, Deputy Expires 7/21/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005336-00 The name of the business (es): Science For Tots Located at: 4090 Courtland Dr In: Oakley, CA, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): David Owen Cooper 4090 Courtland Dr, Oakley, CA, 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2006. Signature of registrant: David O Cooper This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 8/4/11 By Elizabeth Gutierrez, Deputy Expires 8/4/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005248-00 The name of the business (es): D. Curiel Landscape Co. Located at: 4900 Beldin Ln In: Oakley, CA, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jose D. Reynoso 4900 Beldin Ln, Oakley, CA, 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8-1-11. Signature of registrant: Jose Don Reynoso This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:8/1/11

By Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires 8/1/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004966- 00 The name of the business (es): DAY REALTY/PERFORMANCE REALTY Located at: 1625 DUPRE WAY In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): KATHLEEN ANN DAY, 1625 DUPRE WAY, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Kathleen Ann Day This statement was filed with County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:7/20/11 By Myrna Barajas, Deputy Expires 7/- 20/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005170-00 The name of the business (es): AID4ROF - Ring of Fire Earthquake Relief Fund Located at: 2025 Newton Drive In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Love 4 Our Neighbors 2025 Newton Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/2011. Signature of registrant: Deborah L. Melander - President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/28/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 7/28/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005442-00 The name of the business (es): Heavenly Cheesecakes Located at: 860 Orchid Court In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Maria Martinek 860 Orchid Ct, Brentwood, CA, 94513 2) Michelle Hirsch, 3699 Otter Brook Loop, 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 8/9/2011. Signature of registrant: Michelle Hirsch Maria Martinek This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 8/9/11 By Chandra Ocasio, Deputy Expires 8/9/- 16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005193-00 The name of the business (es): 1)Realty World Platinum Properties 2)Innovative Home Mortgage Located at: 761 Second Street, Suite D In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Platinum Real Estate Group, Inc. 761 Second Street, Suite D, 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 7/29/11. Signature of registrant: Ryan Evanson, Vicepresident This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/29/11 By Sue Whatford, Deputy Expires 7/29/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005437-00 The name of the business (es): 1)San Ramon Glass Company 2)San Ramon Valley Glass Company 3) Delta Valley Glass Company 4)Delta Valley Glass and Shower Company 5) Clayton Valley Glass Company 6) Clayton Glass Company 7)Oakley Glass Company 8)Tri Valley Glass 9) Tri Valley Glass and Shower Company Located at: 3469 Mt. Diablo Blvd. In: Lafayette, CA, 94549, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Mark Connor 2)Deanna Connor 2318 Winchester Loop, Discovery Bay, CA 94505.

This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Deanna Connor This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 8/9/16 By D. Acuff, Deputy Expires 8/9/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005418-00 The name of the business (es): Ziglar Brothers Landscape and Property Maintenance Located at: 2049 Bridgeport Loop In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Silas Howard Barr Ziglar 2)Michael Fredrick Ziglar 2049 Bridgeport Loop, 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 8/8/2011. Signature of registrant: Silas Ziglar This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 8/8/11 By Chandra Ocasio, Deputy Expires 8/8/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004760-00 The name of the business (es): Inspired Interiors Design Studio - IIDS Located at: 5180 Judsonville Drive In: Antioch, CA, 94531, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): L’Tanya M. C. Stroughter 5180 Judsonville Drive, Antioch, CA, 94531. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7-6-11. Signature of registrant: L’Tanya M.C. Stroughter This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/12/11

By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 7/12/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005179-00 The name of the business (es): Noti Enterprises LLC Recycled Hot Rod Parts Located at: 1270 Fairview Ave In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Noti Enterprises, LLC 1270 Fairview Ave, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/5/11. Signature of registrant: Richard H. Eichner C.E.O This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/28/11 By B. Basch, Deputy Expires 7/- 28/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F0005403-00 The name of the business (es): SignPro Hydrographics Located at: 7720 Brentwood Blvd. Suite A In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gregory S. James 1275 Central Ave #156 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 8/1/11. Signature of registrant: Gregory S James This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 8/8/11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 8/8/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.F-0004805- 00 The name of the business (es): CrossFit Brentwood Located at: 3291 Walnut Ave, Ste 140 In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: 2222 Rutledge Way, Stockton, CA, 95207 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): David Hose 2222 Rutledge Way, Stockton, CA, 95207. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/13/2011. Signature of registrant: David Hose This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/13/- 11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 7/13/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005001- 00 The name of the business (es): Real Estate Learning Annex Located at: 5119 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, CA, 94531, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mona O. Phillips 5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA, 94531. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7-1-11. Signature of registrant: Mona O. Phillips This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/20/- 11 By Sue Whatford, Deputy Expires 7/20/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005119- 00 The name of the business (es): 3/21 Investigations Located at: 5082 Wagon Wheel Way In: Antioch, Ca, 94531, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Francisco A Martinez Jr 5082 Wagon Wheel Way, Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Francisco A Martinez Jr This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/26/11 By L. Barajas, Deputy Expires 7/- 26/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005030-00 The name of the business (es): City Limousine Located at: 4936 Lefebvre Way In: Antioch, CA, 94531, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sardul Singh Dhaliwal 4936 Lefebvre Way, Antioch, CA, 94531.

This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/21/11. Signature of registrant: Sardul Singh Dhaliwal This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/21/11

By D. Acuff, Deputy Expires 7/21/11 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005162-00 The name of the business (es): The Richards Construction Co. Inc. Located at: 981 Garcia Ave Suite C In: Pittsburg, CA, 94565, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): The Richards Construction Co. Inc. 981 Garcia Ave., Suite C, Pittsburg, CA, 94565. 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: Dustin Hoke President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/27/11 By L. Barajas, Deputy Expires 7/27/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0004912-00 The name of the business (es): Penny Pinchin Located at: 2095 Cypress Pt In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Mailing: P.O. Box 1295, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):1) Penny M Dove 2) David G Dove 2095 Cypress Pt Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: a Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Penny M Dove This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/18/11 By D. Acuff, Deputy Expires 7/18/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005056- 00 The name of the business (es): Healthy Start Bay Area Located at: 1744 Mediterraneo Place In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Sara Wellens 2)Stephen Wellens 1744 Mediterraneo Place, 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: Sara Wellens This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/22/11

By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 7/22/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: August 2, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: ANDREW G WONG The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 3436 DEER VALLEY RD ANTIOCH, CA 94509-6650 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41 endash On- Sale Beer And Wine endash Eating Place Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Date(s): August 19, 26, September 2, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0004561-00 The name of the business (es): Natalie’s Bar & Grill Located at: 3899 Main St In: Oakley, Ca, 94561. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Natalie Salameh 1108 Teal Ct Brentwood CA, 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/1/11. Signature of registrant: Natalie Salameh This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 7/1/11 By D. Acuff, Deputy Expires 7/1/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1324399-14 APN: 010- 470-0513 TRA: 10-001 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx0007 REF: Barbera Ii, Danny IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED April 02, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On September 08, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded April 06, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007-0100439-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Danny L. Barbera, Ii and Lena K. Barbera, 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0036784 Title Order No. 110029166 Investor/Insurer No. 1702215200 APN No. 035-490-029-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/03/2006. 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 WILBER QUINTANILLA, dated 10/03/2006 and recorded 10/10/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0320367-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/02/2011 at 9:00AM, Hilton Concord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 214 ALMONDTREE LANE, OAKLEY, CA, 945612400. 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 $380,938.88. 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: 08/03/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA4050233 08/05/2011, 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Alireza Mirazi SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Alireza Mirazi FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1148 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Alireza Mirazi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Alireza Mirazi aka Sasan Mirazi to Proposed Name: Sasan Mirazi 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: 9/20/11 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 Date: 7/25/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011

12B

|

THEPRESS.NET

AUGUST 19, 2011

PUBLIC NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Gregoria Barajas SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Gregoria Barajas FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N111127- TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner: Gregoria Barajas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Gregoria Barajas aka Gregoria Nina Barajas to Proposed Name: Nina Mortensen 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: 9/20/11 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, 248 Oak Street, Brentwood, CA 94513 Date: 7/27/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011

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: 02/09/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4055876 08/05/- 2011, 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2011

possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $421,843.26. 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: August 15, 2011.

(R-387631 08/19/11, 08/26/- 11, 09/02/11) Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 2011

WATERFORD COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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 $219,991.43 (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: August 19, 2011 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 135 Main Street, Suite 1900 San Francisco, CA 94105 415-247-2450 Mariah Booker Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730 - 2727 ASAP# 4069744 08/19/2011, 08/26/2011, 09/02/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 2011

dress of the court is: (El nombre y direcciÛn de la corte es): Superior Court endash Martinez, 725 Court Street, PO Box 911, Martinez, California 94553 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direcciÛn y el n˙mero de telÈfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Law Office of George R. Hynick, George R. Hynick, 5000 N. Parkway, Calabasas, Suite 219, Calabasas, CA, 91302 DATE (Fecha): MAR 14, 2011 Clerk, by (Secretario): D. Wagner, Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served. as an individual defendant. Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-433861-TC Order #: 110155041- CA-BFI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/5/2007. 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): FRANCISCO J MACHUCA SR. AND MARCIANA MACHUCA HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 11/21/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0320755-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/2/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $450,227.09 The purported property address is: 5029 WOODMONT WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 056-083-023-4 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 OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing Austin TX 78758 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: 800- 280-2891 or Login to: www.auction. com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908-4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note 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 #0009529 8/12/2011 8/19/2011 8/26/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 11-01815-3 CA Loan No. 0142995299 Title Order No. 110239339-CA-MAI APN 034-070-042-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED March 12, 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 September 1, 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 INSURANCE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain

Deed of Trust Recorded on March 22, 2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0096614-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA, executed by: STEVEN M. BIAS AND SUSAN A. BIAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 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: 1070 KAY AVENUE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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 $491,087.72 (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: August 12, 2011 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 135 Main Street, Suite 1900 San Francisco, CA 94105 415-247-2450 Elida Rosado Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730 - 2727 ASAP# 4064681 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011, 08/26/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2011

shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2891 or Login to: www.auction.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp.

If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded to exercise the note holders 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 #0008293 8/19/2011 8/26/2011 9/2/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 2011

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jamela Oden SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jamela Oden FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0849 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jamela Oden filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Jamela Rasheeda Carolyn Oden to Proposed Name: Jamela Rasheeda Carolyn Evans 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: 09/01/11 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Oakley Press Date: 7/5/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ka Eun Choi SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ka Eun Choi FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N111123 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Ka Eun Choi aka Ka E Choi aka Ka-Eun Choi to Proposed Name: Michelle Kaeun Choi 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: 9/19/11 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: 7/21/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0141059 Title Order No. 10-8504787 Investor/Insurer No. 102088609 APN No. 035-263-055-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/23/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JOSEPH MORIN JUAREZ AND RAQUELLE ELENA JUAREZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE., dated 03/23/2005 and recorded 03/31/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0110079-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/26/2011 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: 356 FALL CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $435,804.09. It is possible that at

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Michelle Keyser SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Michelle Keyser FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1154 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Michelle Keyser filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Mikaela Cheree Molina to Proposed Name: Mikaela Cheree Keyser 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: 9/23/11 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: 7/29/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Michelle Riley and Dane Riley SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Michelle Riley and Dane Riley on behalf of Mackenzie Taylor Jacobi-Riley FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0944 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Michelle Riley and Dane Riley filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Mackenzie Taylor Jacobi-Riley to Proposed Name: Mackenzie Taylor Jacobi Riley 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: 8/23/11Time: 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. Petitioner is to bring the minor’s birth cerificate to the hearing. Date: 7/18/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1324397-14 APN: 097- 333-002-0 TRA: 79024 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3688 REF: Cabeza, Martin IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 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. On September 08, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 17, 2006, as Inst. No. 2006- 0369056-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Martin Cabeza, A Married Man, As His Sole and Separate Property, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 286 Summerfield Drive Bay Point CA 94565 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1325503-02 APN: 033- 390-0322 TRA: 19-029 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1822 REF: Cortes, Noe IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED October 19, 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 September 01, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 01, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-0422924-00* in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Noe Cortes and Lisette A Cortes, Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust *memorandum of modification agreement recorded as inst # 20060118537-00 on apr 17, 2006. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4847 Big Bear Rd Oakley CA 94561-5215 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: $488,983.21. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221.

Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: August 11, 2011. (R-387385 08/12/11, 08/19/- 11, 08/26/11) Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 11-01998-3 CA Loan No. 0209687128 Title Order No. 110248712CA-MAI APN 035-740-017-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED August 19, 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 September 8, 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 August 29, 2008, as Instrument No. 2008-0193935- 00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA, executed by: JUAN OTERO, A SINGLE MAN; AND JOHN ESTEBEZ, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR PROVIDENT SAVINGS BANK, F.S.B., 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: 412

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (N˙mero del Caso): C 1100544 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Sitnam Singh, an individual and DOES 1-100, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO EST’c1 DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): KEY EQUIPMENT FINANCE, INC., a corporation NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. °AVISO! Lo han demandado.

Si no responde dentro de 30 dÌas, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versiÛn. Lea la informaciÛn a continuaciÛn. Tiene 30 D’cdAS DE CALENDARIO despuÈs de que le entreguen esta citaciÛn y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefÛnica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y m s informaciÛn en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede m s cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentaciÛn, pida al secretario de la corte que le dÈ un formulario de exenciÛn de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podr quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin m s advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisiÛn a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniÈndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperaciÛn de $10,000 Û m s de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesiÛn de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and ad-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-437508-TC Order #: 110182043-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/18/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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): VALENTE GUTIERREZ AND ARACELI MALAGON, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 1/26/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0025314-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/16/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $405,956.85 The purported property address is: 1200 BUCHANAN RD ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 076191005 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Seterus, Inc. fka IBM Lender Business Process Services, Inc . 14523 SW Millikan Way, Suite 200 Beaverton OR 97005 Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘a72923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0004127 Title Order No. 110003044 Investor/Insurer No. 112525335 APN No. 035-383-008 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/18/2006. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DONALD J. JONES AND LAURA M. JONES, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 05/18/2006 and recorded 05/25/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0165313-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/02/2011 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: 23 FALLERI 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 $433,503.16. 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: 04/26/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4059596 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011, 08/26/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Pallab Bimalendunth Chakraborty SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Pallab Bimalendunth Chakraborty FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1079 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Pallab Bimalendunth Chakraborty filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. 1) Pallab Bimalendunth Chakraborty 2)Aditi Banerjee to Proposed Name: 1) Pallab Chakraborty 2)Aditi Chakraborty 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: 9/15/11 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: 7/14/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 2011

AUGUST 19, 2011

PUBLIC NOTICES

THEPRESS.NET

|

13B

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 11-517760 INC Title Order No. 110183390-CA-BFI APN 037242-003-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/- 10/08.

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 09/01/11 at 10:00 a.m., Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/18/08 in Instrument No. 2008-0057791-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: Teodoro Aguilar and Cheryl Aguilar, Husband and Wife, as Trustor, OneWest Bank, FSB, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state), at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main & Court Streets), 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 1821 BERINGER WAY, APARTMENT 138, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $303,697.14 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. DATE: 7/25/11 Robbie Weaver Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation c/o 4665 MacArthur Court, Suite 250 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone: (800) 731-0850 or (602) 222-5711 Fax: (847)627-8803 www.aztectrustee. com For Trustee’s Sale Information Call 714-730-2727 http://- www.lpsasap.com ASAP# 4064784 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011, 08/26/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2011

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# 4057574 08/05/2011, 08/12/2011, 08/19/- 2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2011

terest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 05/05/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA4066898 08/19/2011, 08/26/2011, 09/02/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 2011

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: 11/28/2010 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# 4058081 08/05/- 2011, 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2011

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: 03/08/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4055290 08/05/2011, 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2011

rectness 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 $568,407.33. 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: 01/07/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4057513 08/05/2011, 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2011

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): VERONICA SALAZAR Recorded: 2/14/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0045419 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/- 12/2011 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: $334,335.25 The purported property address is: 308 W 13TH ST ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 067-080035 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068. Pursuant to California Civil Code ‘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- 5731965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is 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.

IDSPub #0008639 8/19/2011 8/26/2011 9/2/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0059494 Title Order No. 088- 218993 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 033-271-063-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/25/2006. 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, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by IRIS CABELLOS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 08/25/2006 and recorded 09/05/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0280124-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/26/2011 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: 1055 QUAIL VALLEY RUN, OAKLEY, CA, 945613406. 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 $522,170.94. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

DATED: 09/05/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0093108 Title Order No. 08-8342671 Investor/Insurer No. 229607657 APN No. 041-190-039-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/28/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JON B GARCIA, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY., dated 06/28/- 2006 and recorded 07/10/06, as Instrument No. 20060215935-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/02/2011 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: 4748 LUCCHESI COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 94561.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $548,204.51.

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: 12/03/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2202 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# 4064286 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011, 08/26/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0014675 Title Order No. 10-8063363 Investor/Insurer No. 1704273730 APN No. 034-500-053-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/30/2007. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by PAUL BOULOS AND NOEL BOULOS HUSBAND AND WIFE, dated 05/30/2007 and recorded 06/05/07, as Instrument No. 2007-0162949-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/16/2011 at 9:00AM, Hilton Concord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 157 CORAL BELL WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $482,109.59. 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 in-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0151396 Title Order No. 09-8455354 Investor/Insurer No. 105866618 APN No. 035-451-010-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/05/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by AMOR ROHDE, dated 10/05/2005 and recorded 10/13/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0391889-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/26/2011 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: 4945 MONTAGUE AVENUE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

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 $511,475.77. 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: 01/15/2010 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# 4055715 08/05/2011, 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0102477 Title Order No. 10-8395023 Investor/Insurer No. 097678016 APN No. 037-440-012-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/25/2005. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MARY E GARCIA, AND RON H GARCIA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/25/- 2005 and recorded 05/04/05, as Instrument No. 20050159041-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/26/2011 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: 5030 MIGUEL DR, OAKLEY, CA, 945613180.

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 $390,612.18. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0046801 Title Order No. 10-8180611 Investor/Insurer No. 114565058 APN No. 037-400-021-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by KELLY R DAUKSCH AND MARJORIE J DAUKSCH, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 11/22/2006 and recorded 12/01/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0384188-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/02/2011 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: 1979 WEST SUMMERFIELD COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $526,334.73.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/06/2010 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# 4065839 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011, 08/26/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0155980 Title Order No. 10-8559697 Investor/Insurer No. N/A APN No. 035-250-010-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/09/2005. 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 MARK WILLSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 08/09/2005 and recorded 08/23/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0317146-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/26/2011 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: 4205 NORTHWOOD COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $407,231.18. It is possible that at the time

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0110655 Title Order No. 10-8416460 Investor/Insurer No. 0084330035 APN No. 034-380-060-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/11/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by PAUL W SCHUETTE, AND BRENDA L. SCHUTTE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 10/11/2004 and recorded 10/25/04, as Instrument No. 2004-0407318-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/26/2011 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: 17 BIRMINGHAM COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $524,424.42. 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: 12/14/2010 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# 4057011 08/05/- 2011, 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0127597 Title Order No. 10-8463110 Investor/Insurer No. N/A APN No. 037-343-022-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/06/2006. 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 LARRY PALEN AND BARBARA PALEN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 01/06/2006 and recorded 01/19/06, as Instrument No. 2006-001864100, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/26/2011 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: 32 CHAPPELET PLACE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incor-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0034300 Title Order No. 110027127 Investor/Insurer No. 145844105 APN No. 033-271-018-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by RITA TAYLOR, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 10/20/- 2006 and recorded 10/31/06, as Instrument No. 2006-034842600, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/02/2011 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 MOCKINGBIRD LANE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $418,630.34. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/21/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4060280 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011, 08/26/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-444731-LL Order #: 826549 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/5/2007. 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Brenda Rapada Carino SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Brenda Rapada Carino FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0945 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Brenda Rapada Carino filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Kim Vincent Rapada b.

Kyle Joshua Rapada to Proposed Name: a. Kim Vincent Rapada Carino b. Kyle Joshua Rapada Carino 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: 9/15/11 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: 7/18/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Neil Dev Thayamballi SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Neil Dev Thayamballi FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1151 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Neil Dev Thayamballi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Neil Dev Mehta- Thayamballi aka Neil Thayamballi aka Neil Dev Thayamballi to Proposed Name: Neil Dev Thayamballi 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: 9/22/11 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: 7/27/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011

14B

|

THEPRESS.NET

AUGUST 19, 2011

PUBLIC NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-444261-AB Order #: 5421231 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/20/2008. 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): MARIO MARTINEZ, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 12/8/2008 as Instrument No. 20080263151 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/- 16/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $144,306.94 The purported property address is: 1754 SAN JOSE DRIVE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 076- 212-008-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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: 800- 280-2891 or Login to: www.auction. com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded to exercise the note holders rights ‘ against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

IDSPub #0008601 8/19/2011 8/26/2011 9/2/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 2011

Instrument No. 2005-0376847 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/- 26/2011 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: $300,412.06 The purported property address is: 2609 JOHN GLENN COURT ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 074- 262-008 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 Americas Servicing Company 1 Home Campus X2504-017 Customer Service Des Moines IA 50328 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: 714-5731965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded 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 #0007709 8/5/2011 8/12/2011 8/19/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2011

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: 714-5731965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY 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 #0008976 8/5/2011 8/12/2011 8/19/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2011

purported to be: 119 WEST RUBY STREET, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

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 $248,581.77. 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: 08/11/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 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# FNMA4050253 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011, 08/26/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2011

tled 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: 800280-2891 or Login to: www.auction.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is 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 #0007806 8/12/2011 8/19/2011 8/26/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2011

a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 08/05/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# FNMA4050239 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011, 08/26/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, 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 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800- 280-2891 or Login to: www.auction.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is 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 #0009532 8/12/- 2011 8/19/2011 8/26/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: August 12, 19, 26, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-437793-AL Order #: 791629 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/19/2005. 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): SEAN A. MASSEY AND TRACEY M. STAPLESMASSEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 10/3/2005 as

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-09-260588-PJ Order #: 103854 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/23/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): GABRIEL MEDINA AND GINA C. MARTINEZ HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 4/30/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0125777-00 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 8/- 26/2011 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: $489,666.46 The purported property address is: 813 W 9TH ST ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 066-219- 010 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 AuroraBank, FSB 10350 Park Meadows Dr. Littleton CO 80124 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0121038 Title Order No. 10-8445141 Investor/Insurer No. N/A APN No. 037-410-025-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/18/2006. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by CAROL PEREDA, dated 07/18/2006 and recorded 07/27/06, as Instrument No. 2006-023771200, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 08/26/2011 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: 1707 FAIRHAVEN COURT, OAKLEY, CA, 945613068. 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 $406,853.74. 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: 12/25/2010 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# 4058442 08/05/2011, 08/12/2011, 08/19/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0028020 Title Order No. 110021459 Investor/Insurer No. 1696493985 APN No. 035-115-002-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/23/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ARTURO MORALES, AND LUCINA MORALES, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 07/23/2004 and recorded 08/04/04, as Instrument No. 2004-0300845-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/02/2011 at 9:00AM, Hilton Concord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005220-00 The name of the business (es): AR Properties Located at: 4525 O’Hara Avenue In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: 1801 St. Mary’s Rd., Moraga, CA 94556 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1)Michael Rose, 1980 Curry Canyon Rd., Clayton, CA, 94517 2)Bryant Lawrence Anderson, 5302 Grasswood Circle, Concord, CA, 94521 3)Ragen Rachelle Ortland, 1801 St. Mary’s Rd., Moraga, CA, 94556 4)Laurel Rose, 1980 Curry Canyon Rd., Clayton, CA, 94517 . This business is conducted by: Co- Partners The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/26/2011. Signature of registrant: Ragen Ortland This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 8/1/11 By L. Barajas, Deputy Expires 8/1/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-411600-RM Order #: 100762943-CA-BFO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/29/2008. 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): MARIA L ESPINDOLA AND, RICARDO ESPINDOLA, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded: 6/9/2008 as Instrument No. 20080127399-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/2/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $267,175.38 The purported property address is: 1016 W 4TH ST ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 066-105-005-4 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 enti-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Laura Jean Souza Karns SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Laura Jean Souza Karns FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-1120 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Laura Jean Souza Karns filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Laura Jean Souza Karns aka L.J. Souza aka Laura Jean Souza to Proposed Name: L.J. Souza 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: 9/20/11 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 Date: 7/26/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Noel C. Rapada SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Noel C. Rapada FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N111093 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner: Noel C. Rapada filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Nicole Gem Tubera to Proposed Name: Nicole Gem Tubera Rapada 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: 9/16/11 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: 7/19/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0037400 Title Order No. 110029591 Investor/Insurer No. 1703270518 APN No. 035-115-014-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/19/2006. 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 GUSTAVO OROCIO, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 12/19/- 2006 and recorded 12/29/06, as Instrument No. 20060415535-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 09/02/2011 at 9:00AM, Hilton Concord Hotel 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 Golden Gate Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 313 OHARA AVENUE, OAKLEY, CA, 95828.

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 $345,812.80. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-435966-AB Order #: 5272170 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/12/2005. 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): GAYLE YUET MEI CHUI AND DONAL G. JONG, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY Recorded: 10/- 19/2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0399975-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/2/2011 at 9:00am PST Place of Sale: At the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 in the Golden Gate Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $316,847.68 The purported property address is: 1717 SAN JOSE DR ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 076-213-005-2 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 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 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 PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Robert Sullivan Spencer CASE NUMBER P11-00891 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Robert Sullivan Spencer A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Robin Kneer in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA The Petition for Probate requests that: Robin Kneer be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. 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: August 23, 2011 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: 14 Room: 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: Sean D. De Burgh (SBN 264713) 2200B Douglas Blvd., Suite 150, Roseville, CA, 95661 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: August 5, 12, 19, 2011 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: AUGUST 8, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: WAL MART STORES INC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 4893 LONE TREE WAY ANTIOCH CA 94531-8553 Type of License(s) Applied for: 21 - OFF-SALE GENERAL Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 1515 CLAY ST, STE 2208, OAKLAND, CA 94612 (510) 622- 4970 LA1037997 ANTIOCH PRESS 8/19/- 2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: August 19, 2011

We can help with all your legal publication needs!

Call for more info

634-1441 x142 Fax 634-1975 or Email to legals@brentwoodpress.com Deadline: Mon. at 1:00pm Press CLASSIFIEDS

AUGUST 19, 2011

THEPRESS.NET

CALENDAR LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

Events Friday, Aug. 19 ‘Fame’ Stage Right Conservatory Theatre, Inc. presents “Fame” at 7 p.m. in the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St. in Antioch.

Additional performance dates are Aug. 20, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m., and Aug. 21 and 28 at 2 p.m.

For more information, call 925-216-4613 or visit www.srctgrp.org.

Girls Night Out Girlfriends Unlimited hosts Dancing Through the Decades from 7-9 p.m. at Brentwood Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St. For more information, call 925-628-3977 or e-mail girlfriends@brentwoodnc.org.

Saturday, Aug. 20 Child Health and Safety Fair MOMS Club of Antioch hosts a free child health and safety fair from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Markley Creek Park in Antioch. Resources include child safety kits with fingerprinting; car seat safety checks; child nutrition and pediatric dentistry.

For more information, e-mail antiochmoms@ hotmail.com or call 925-354-6584.

Bridal Fair Brownstone Gardens, 91 Brownstone Road in Oakley, hosts a bridal fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Catering, photography, fashion and floral vendors are scheduled to attend. For more information, call 925-418-4532.

Charity Car Show Cars, trucks and motorcycles will be on display at the Brentwood Auto Parts charity car show at the CentroMart parking lot, 7881 Brentwood Blvd., from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Car registration ($20) begins at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Brentwood Community Chest. For more information, call 925-634-3952.

Wine in the Bay Byron St. Anne Women’s Fellowship hosts Wine in the Bay from 4-8 p.m. Tickets ($40) include an evening of live entertainment, wine and beer tasting, hors d’oeuvres and a silent and live auction. For more information, including event location, call 925-684-7095, 925-634-3439, and 925-890-5255.

ECYF Anniversary Celebration East County Youth Football and Cheer host its 20th anniversary barbecue from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Liberty High School football field.

Tickets are $5. For more information, visit www.ecyflions.com.

Car Wash Boy Scout Troop 298 of Oakley sponsors a car wash and e-waste recycling fundraiser from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Les Schwab Tire Center, 89 Carol Lane in Oakley. Proceeds go toward the troop’s June, 2012 camping trip.

Harvey & the Wall Bangers The Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch continues its free Antioch Saturday Summer Concerts Series with a performance by Harvey & the Wall Bangers from 6-8 p.m. at Waldie Plaza in downtown Antioch. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic dinners, and enjoy music and a cool Delta breeze.

Novel Knitters and Crochet with Chris The group begins its spiral hat project from the book “101 Designer One-Skein Wonders” from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St. No registration or admission fee are required. For more information, call 925-757-9224.

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

Sunday, Aug. 21 Pancake Breakfast

Contra Loma Blvd. Registration is $140. For more information, call 925-776-7722 or visit http:// basketball.stignatiusofantiochcyo.com/bb.htm.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789 hosts a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m.-noon at Veterans Hall, 757 First St. in Brentwood, to mark the 66th anniversary of the surrender of Japan that ended World War II. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 925-516-0575.

Hand-quilting classes

Monday, Aug. 22 Relay For Life Fundraiser The Relay For Life team Save the Ta Ta’s hosts a fundraiser from 2-9 p.m. at Jalisco’s in Brentwood (8335 Brentwood Blvd.) and Bethel Island (6256 Bethel Island Road). Ten percent of proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society. For more information, call 925-240-61905 or 925684-9634.

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

Delta Informal Gardeners Delta Informal Gardeners meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Brentwood Methodist Church, 850 Second St. Guest speaker Terry Gwin will discuss layering techniques that change the effect of plantings, and how using texture changes the look of a garden. For more information, call 925-634-4088 or e-mail radzap@aol.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 24 Cancer Patient Rights Learn about the laws that protect people with cancer as well as various disability benefits during a free seminar from 6-8 p.m. at Sutter Delta Medical Center, 3901 Lone Tree Way in Antioch.

Reservations are required. To register, call 925933-0107.

Thursday, Aug. 25 Anniversary Celebration The Commons at Dallas Ranch, 4751 Dallas Ranch Road in Antioch, hosts a tropical-themed five-year anniversary celebration from 4-7 p.m.

The event includes live music, an auction and more. RSVP by Aug. 22. For more information, call 925-754-7772.

The Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St., hosts a beginners’ hand-quilting series for ages 10-16 from 6-7:30 p.m. on four consecutive Wednesdays beginning Sept. 7. Space is limited.

Register by calling 925-516-5290. For more information, visit www.ccclib.org.

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

CYO Basketball St. Anne Church hosts sign-ups for its basketball team Aug. 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Aladino’s Pizza, 1555 Riverlake Road in Discovery Bay. For more information or to sign up online, visit www.stannecyo.com.

Colorectal Cancer Seminar John Muir Health hosts The Prevention, Screening and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer on Aug. 23 from 1-2 p.m. at The Commons at Dallas Ranch, 4751 Dallas Ranch Road in Antioch. RSVP for the free seminar by Aug. 19. Call 925-3088457 for more information.

CYO Basketball St. Anthony’s Church, 971 O’Hara Ave. in Oakley, hosts sign-ups for Christian Youth Organization Basketball on Aug. 21 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-679-2662.

Delta River Rats Delta River Rats Hockey Club hosts tryouts Aug. 27 and Sept. 10 at Antioch Indoor Sports Center, 2010 Sunset Drive. Boys and girls welcome to sign up for teams in 6U-18U. For more information, visit www.antiochindoorsportscenter.com.

Tennis Lessons The Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department offers tennis programs from Aug. 22-Sept. 9 for tots (ages 4-7), juniors (8-12) and teens/adults (13 and older). For more information and to register, call 925-516-5444 or register online at www.ci.brentwood.ca.us.

Brentwood Idol

California Youth Basketball

East County’s best singers battle it out at Brentwood Idol at 6 p.m. on First Street between Oak and Chestnut streets.

Contestants must apply by Aug. 23. For more information, call 925-634-3344 or visit www. brentwooddowntown.com.

The California Youth Basketball League is currently registering boy and girl players for the fall 2011 season, which runs from Aug. 27-Nov. 5.

For more information, call 916-391-3900 or visit www.cybhoops.com.

Sign-ups

Immaculate Heart of Mary CYO Basketball holds sign-ups Aug. 28 from 1-5 p.m. at Veterans Hall, 757 First St. in Brentwood. Brentwood boys and girls in grades two through eight are welcome.

For more information, call 925-516-1106.

Delta Squares Square Dance Club Delta Squares of Oakley is looking for new dancers. Classes begin Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. in Laurel Elementary School, 1141 Laurel Road. Eight weeks of lessons cost $20. Have fun with friendly people and learn a unique American dance. For more information, visit www.deltasquares.com or call 925-217-2255.

Brentwood Flea Market The Brentwood Lions Club is accepting applications for its fall flea market, scheduled for Oct. 8 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m at the Liberty High School parking lot. Spaces ($30) will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a space, call 925-516-7798.

CYO Basketball Sign-ups for the St. Ignatius of Antioch Church CYO basketball program are held Aug. 25 and 31 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the church, 3351

CYO Basketball

SeaWolves Tryouts The Brentwood SeaWolves host tryouts for the fall swimming program Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. at Heritage High School. Returning members needn’t try out but are encouraged to attend a parent meeting on Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Heritage pool. For more information, call 925-240-9653.

Girls Night Out Networking Women of Delta Valley Girls Night Out Networking holds its inaugural meeting Aug. 31 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Hannah Nicole Winery in Brentwood. The group provides an opportunity for women to empower each other in an informal setting. To sign up, e-mail gnoners@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.gnontrivalley.com.

|

15B

16B

|

AUGUST 19, 2011

THEPRESS.NET

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

Discovery Bay

FEATURED PROPERTY

Deep Water Custom Home

$435,000

Oakley

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

STOCKTON

Open & Bright

OAKLEY

$125,000

Outstanding Opportunity

Move In Ready

ANTIOCH

BAY POINT

$342,000

$195,000

This 2 story property offers 4 beds, 2.5 baths and 1763 sq ft of living space. The property features newer carpets, newer kitchen appliances, 2 tone paint, a Formal dining room, kitchen/family combo and living room. It has a half bath downstairs and good size bedrooms upstairs. It has been landscaped in front & back and is close to community pool, new park, shopping and offers easy freeway access.

Great Starter

$114,900

Make It Yours

BRENTWOOD

$119,000

Wonderful

$235,000

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

Located in Magnolia Park subdivision this home features 4 large bedrooms, 3.5 baths with a full bedroom and bathroom downstairs and over 3700 sq ft. Other features include an oversized 4 car garage, 18 inch tile flooring, wainscoting, granite slab counters in kitchen and stainless steel appliances. With-in walking distance to schools, parks and shopping.

Nice manufactured home that offers 3 beds & 2 baths and over 1500 sq ft of living space. It also features a living/family room combo with fireplace, Open eat-in kitchen and dining room with tile floors and a 2 car detached garage. This will move quickly

The perfect opportunity to make it yours. This quaint 3 bed/1bath offers 1021 sq ft of living space and features a family/dining room combo with heat and air and French doors leading out to back patio. It also offers a large and spacious backyard with fruit trees, shade trees, grass and shed.

With a little TLC this property can really shine.

Gorgeous “Sun Flare” Model home, with almost 2000 sq ft of living space. It features 4 beds, 2.5 baths and plenty of upgrades, granite kitchen counters with backsplash, custom kitchen cabinets, SS appliances and a kitchen/family combo.

Located close to 7 Parks and Private Swim Club. This is a Must See

OAKLEY

BRENTWOOD

PITTSBURG

BRENTWOOD

SAN R AMON

Starting Out

$146,880

Recently remodeled, this property offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and almost 1500 sq ft of living space. It features new 2 tone paint, new carpet and flooring throughout and a large backyard. This is a must see.

Location, Location, Location

$260,000

Wonderful 4 beds, 2.5 bath with over 2000 sq ft of living space. It features a formal dining & living room, large open family room, breakfast nook, granite slab counters in kitchen and so much more. With-in walking distance to The Streets of Brentwood, Slatten Ranch, bike trails and just a few blocks from HWY4 bypass.

Wonderful Townhouse

$183,000

Beautiful 4BR 2.5 BA, 1873 sq. ft. has: Laminate flooring, kitchen tile, stainless steel appliances, two tone paint, oak cabinets, walk to Pittsburg Marina and parks. Make OFFER now before it’s gone. Call Rod 925-783-6706

Exquisite

$320,000

This exquisite 2 story home offers 3329 sq ft of living space with 5 beds and 3.5 baths. It offers an open and spacious kitchen with granite counter tops and island, new paint & carpet throughout, new water heater and high ceilings in living/dining combo. Put this first on the Must see list.

Stunning Single Story

$750,000

Stunning Single Story Rancher features 4 bedrooms & 2 bath, freshly painted inside, marble entry, plantation shutters throughout home, spacious & open floor plan with huge kitchen, parklike backyard with in-ground pool/spa, patios & grassy play area, perfect for entertaining... An absolute must see!

Call Shauna 925-437-7702

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

Rod Talavera, Realtor

Vanessa Gutierrez, Realtor

Shauna Suckow, Realtor

Lic# 01305147

Fluent in Tagalog Lic# 01701571

Se Habla Español Lic# 01840693

Lic# 01505149

Amante Asuncion, Broker Associate Lic# 00636264

Robin Nelson, Realtor

Penny Dobbertin, Realtor

Lic# 01793070

Lic# 01306163

Marc Ellsworth, Office Manager

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