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Groundbreaking set for new plant

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer After months of hearings, testimony and investigations, the Oakley Generating Station will celebrate its official groundbreaking next month.

Last month, the California Energy Commission approved the proposal to build a natural gas-fired, combined-cycle electrical generating facility on a 21.95-acre parcel at the former DuPont property at Bridgehead Road. The plant will be the first of its kind, utilizing state-of-the-art technology that boasts lower emissions and higher efficiency, generating power for more than 600,000 households in the Bay Area. The power plant, which Pacific General and Electric plans to purchase on completion,

is slated to open in late 2013.

Mayor Jim Frazier said he’s pleased with the commission’s decision and looks forward to the groundbreaking: “It was a long and arduous task to pull this off, but I’m very proud to have been a part of the process to bring this project to Oakley. This project will be great for the people in the community who need these construction jobs. And the power plant is going to be the most efficient, and latest and greatest in energy technology, and I’m proud that Oakley will be a part of that.”

The approval process for the Oakley Generation Station included a 16-month investigation conducted by the energy commission. At its May 18 see Power plant page 17A

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hird-grader Raphael Erwin arrived at “work” sporting a tie and carrying a note pad, ready to assume his duties as Principal for the Day at Gehringer Elementary School earlier this month.

Students who spent $20 or more at the spring book fair were entered into a random drawing to take over for Maria Bordanaro, who is the school’s principal the rest of the time.

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Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial illness spread through coughs and sneezes and characterized by severe, lingering coughs. In 2010, 10 infants died from the malady – the highest number since 1950 – and thousands more became ill, prompting state health officials to declare a pertussis epidemic in California.

The pertussis – or DTaP vaccine – consists of four inoculations.

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‘No shot, no school’ deadline looms Of all the items parents need to put on their child’s back-to-school checklist this year, the pertussis vaccine should be at the top.

As of July 1, California law requires all students entering seventh through 12th grades to be immunized with the whooping cough booster vaccine. And local school districts and health affiliates throughout East County are continuing to reach out to the school community, emphasizing the now well-known slogan: No Shot, No School.

“We’ve been sending out weekly reminders to our families,” said John Saylor, director of special services with the Liberty Union High School District. “And for us, that is 7,200 students. I would have to say that in general our families have been very good at getting it

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The first three doses are given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15 to 18 months and again at 4 to 6 years of age. However, immunity wears off over time and the danger lies in adults and older children spreading the illness to infants too young to receive the vaccine.

East County’s local school districts have been working for months to inform the public about the new law, emphasizing that without proof of inoculation, students will not be allowed to attend school. But as

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thousands of students have yet to be inoculated, and most schools open their doors on Aug. 1, the looming deadline is daunting.

“Approximately 80 percent of our children have yet to provide proof of their pertussis vaccine, so we have a bit to go,” said Jan Steed, director of student services for the Brentwood Union School District.

“But we have it (information) plastered everywhere, and Kaiser has been sending home letters notifying families, so we’re doing everything we can.”

At the Oakley Union Elementary School District, where roughly 800 middle school students still need to file their proofs of vaccination, automated voicemail messages have gone out to all the students’ families, and letters have been mailed reminding parents to get their students vaccinated before Aug. 1. see Deadline page 17A

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go to news/press releases A new bill before Congress would help veterans get access to good jobs.

Funding the future Freedom High’s valedictorian and class president was awarded a $10,000 scholarship from Comcast. Page 8A

Crucible of competition

East County baseball and softball teams did us proud in the recent Tournament of Champions.

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New look at Little Miss Everything

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

The staff at Little Miss Everything has been making over little princesses and rock stars for more than five years, and now the downtown Brentwood business is undergoing a transformation of its own, adding a host of new activities to please youngsters of all ages.

While the children’s boutique has been a hit since opening in 2005, manager Renae Gonzalez is expanding the shop’s activities beyond birthday parties and children’s clothing and accessories.

“We’re looking for new ways to bring more people into the store,” Gonzalez said. “We have a loyal fan base, but there are still people out there who don’t know what we’re all about.

We’re more than the children’s boutique downtown, so this summer we’re doing free storytimes, play dates, and what we call happy hour, where kids can come play in our new dressup closet. We want to offer children a variety of activities to keep them busy this summer and all year long.”

Little Miss Everything will be a hot spot this weekend as representatives from Steele Model and Talent Management come to Brentwood scouting for the next star. Kathy Steele, the founder of the agency, will conduct an educational seminar on Saturday, June 25, about entering the world of modeling and acting. Steele’s daughter Vanessa Steinmeyer, director of new faces, said the seminar will help families understand what it means to enter the business and what is expected of children who pursue a career in the entertainment industry.

The seminar begins at 12:30 p.m. Those interested in at-

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Amy Sickenberger and daughter Avery enjoy a book during Little Miss Everything’s new summer storytime series. tending should bring a current snapshot – a school portrait will do – and plenty of questions.

“We’re really excited to be partnering with Little Miss Everything,” Steinmeyer said. “We’ve been coming out to Brentwood for years to scout at the CornFest, but this will

be a unique opportunity to sit down with families to educate them about the business.”

Prior to the seminar, Little Miss Everything will host a fashion show at 11 a.m., which will be judged by the Steele representatives. Attendance at the seminar is not required for participation in the fashion show. Registration is $49 and includes a Little Miss Everything tank, tutu, tiara and a certificate for participation.

This week, Little Miss Everything launched storytime on Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. The event is free and guests are welcome to stay after to get their hair done or play dress up.

While the store will continue to offer birthday parties, which accommodate six to 18 people, Gonzalez is also launching play dates in which kids can have the run of the party room sans the traditional birthday celebration. She is also opening the party room for baby showers and baby welcoming parties.

“We are trying to break the stigma that we are just a girls’ clothing store,” Gonzalez said. “We want people to know that no matter what age you are, Little Miss Everything has something to offer you. We’ve even begun to sell clothes for boys and we plan to expand that offering this year.

We’ve got a lot of new things in the works and we’re excited to reintroduce ourselves to Brentwood.”

Another new venture is a partnership with Peace.Love.

Swap, a program that organizes clothing and accessory swaps for maternity, baby, kid and teen gear. More than 40 families turned out for the first swap, which took place earlier this month at the Little Gym, which Gonzalez said is impressive, see Everything page 20A

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Cherice Gilliam will moderate the discussion between Antioch Mayor Jim Davis, Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor, Oakley’s Mayor Jim Frazier and Vice Mayor Ben Johnson of Pittsburg.

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viation enthusiasts are invited to the Byron Airport this weekend for a special treat. The Patriots Jet Team, seen here during an earlier event, is hosting an open house for the community on June 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Following the event, the Patriots will take off for a precision demonstration at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma.

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Antioch sees spike in copper theft Staff Writer

Copper wire thieves have caused thousands of dollars of damage this year to Pacific Gas & Electric poles in Antioch, but the city’s police say copper theft has been a problem for years.

According to PG&E spokeswoman Tamar Sarkissian, vandals have stripped copper wire from more than 300 utility poles and two transformers in Antioch. The poles cost about $500 to repair, while transformer repair costs roughly $12,000.

Last year, fewer than 10 PG&E utility poles were vandalized, said Sarkissian, who noted that Antioch has probably seen the biggest spike of copper theft throughout the Bay Area. “The main message that we’re trying to send out is: this is extremely dangerous to attempt to steal energized wire,� Sarkissian said. “What we’re really hoping is that the community can support us by reporting anything that they see that may be suspicious to law enforcement and to PG&E.�

Thieves strip copper from vacant homes, utility poles, schools and other buildings with large air conditioning systems, then recycle it for quick cash. Antioch Police Captain Leonard Orman said people steal the copper from one area, then drive to another one to recycle in order to not arouse suspicion. The police have been in constant contact with recycling facilities, but the most effective way to stop copper theft is to stop it in the act.

In the past few weeks, two utility poles have been sawed down in order to access the trans-

former. On June 6, a pole was cut down near the railroad tracks on Auto Center Drive and the transformer was stripped for its metal. Ten days later, an entire transformer was stolen on Wilbur Avenue near Apollo Court.

Orman said it’s been a problem Antioch and other Bay Area cities have dealt with for a while, as the value of copper begins to rise again. Previously, aluminum was more valuable, leading to more thefts of that metal. Orman estimated the value of copper at about $3 per pound.

But while the recent onslaught to PG&E poles sounds like a serious uptick, it’s roughly what the city has dealt with on average the past few years. “Clearly there’s an increase where PG&E has been the victim,� Orman said. “Overall copper thefts are pretty static and have been for years. Really the only time that we see a dramatic drop in copper thefts is when the price of copper drops.�

As lack of staffing has forced the Antioch Police Department to shift its primary focus from property crimes to violent crimes, copper-theft busts have decreased. Orman noted that the department is going high-tech to track down the vandals, building a database of people who have turned in copper in multiple cities. “You’re dealing with volume of stolen metal that’s unidentifiable,� Orman said. “It’s a huge problem and it’s due to the fact that it’s valuable.�

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Deemed Distinguished HOW TO CALCULATE DEBT RATIO I’ve met with literally hundreds of distressed homeowners over the past few years.

My #1 goal is to keep them in their home, if possible (and if it makes sense). The first thing I USED to ask them is if they can afford their payment. Many times they will shrug their shoulders and say, “Well, yeah, kind of.�

I’ve found that most people have never really calculated their own debt ratio, so they really don’t know if they can afford it or not.

Your debt ratio is your housing expense divided by your monthly gross income. The government and most lenders use 31% as a guideline. 31% and below is considered “affordable.� Sounds simple enough, but let’s define what goes into that calculation.

Your housing expense is your first mortgage payment, plus property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, plus any payments for mortgage insurance, HOA and then any 2nd or 3rd mortgages. (Do NOT include any house maintenance fees like utilities, landscaping, etc). Then for your gross income, put down all household income, and use the gross number (before taxes). If you are receiving tax-free

income of some kind, then you have to “gross it up� so you are using the number as if you were paying taxes on it. For example, if you get $2,000, but no taxes are taken out, then divide by, say, .7 (we are adding back in what would have come out if taxes of 30% were being withheld). That would be $2,857.

Where this gets complicated is when you have an adjustable mortgage (ARM), negative-amortization, or interest-only loan (or any combination of these). For this situation I usually calculate several debt ratios.

First, the debt ratio on your minimum payment, then what it would be after the ARM adjusts, and then I factor in making the payment a full-amortizing payment (one that reduces your principal balance each month).

Or just call or email me and I can do this for you and email you back a printout.

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Fourth-quarter honors at Edna Hill Congratulations to the following Edna Hill Middle School students for qualifying for the fourth-quarter Honor Roll and Honor Society: HONOR ROLL Sixth grade Brittany Aguayo, Katrina Aleridge, Roman Ambriz, Brianna Barajas, Gabrielle Barcelona, Liliana Barraza, Bobby Barros, Luke Becker, Myles Carr, Joseph Carrera, Roy Cornejo, Skyelar Cribbs, Justin Dearing, Shania DuPee, Adilene Garcia, Rosaymar Garcia, Samuel Goldman, Kaya Herrera, Ronald Herron, Selena Lozano, Lauren Matthews, Arielle McCarrick, Cohen Mix, Daniella Montagnino, Joshua Narag, Alhan Nazari, Neena Orloff, Madeline Pack, Kylie Rios, Daniel Rivera, Victor Rivera, Gabriel Rogel, Raven San Andres, Preston Julian Sanchez, Casey Schneider, Zayn Scott, Clayton Strickland, Sarah Tate, Miranda Truhe, Logan Tucker, Catrina Van Bemmel, Zulema Victoria and Roxana Zapata.

Seventh grade Austin Amour, Leticia Barraza, Beau Bauman, Lauren Bruno, Michael Calvo Perez, Ivet Cardoso, Julian Carrera, Taylor Casey, Cameron Cirini, Riley Condon, Kaitlyn Cox, Chad Dias, Callie Eggert, Alexander Einess, Brody Faulkner, Alyssa Freyler, Dawson Gatz, Elsa Gutierrez, Riley Haufler, Allison Hernandez, Callie Jorgenson, Chloe Jorgenson, Derek Knowles, Alejandra Mazza, Selena Mendez, Ebony Moody, Samantha Navarro, Sean O Connell, Miriam Perez, Santiago Ramirez, Hannah Rose, Amador Rubio, Brennan Russell, Brianna Simmons, Kaylon Smith, Noah Spaulding, Sara Steidle, Alayna Strabley, Rocio Tinoco, Kyle Wheeler, Cheyenne Woolcott, Emily Wylie, June Yang and Nadine Zuniga.

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“So many people have helped me reach my goals, and I’m so lucky to have such supportive people in my life,” Ramirez said. “I hope I can keep making everyone proud.”

Comcast honored 190 California high school seniors last week, awarding $210,000 in grants and scholarships. While all the honorees received $1,000 awards, Ramirez and Axia Vang of Madera received an additional $10,000 as winners of the Comcast Founders Scholarship, an award given to students who exemplify leadership skills, a positive attitude, academic achievement and dedication to the community.

During his four years at Freedom, Ramirez logged more than 900 hours of community service and participated in Leadership, Link Crew and the Aloha Club.

He was also a member of the National Honor Society and the California Scholarship Federation. The varsity volleyball player graduated with a 4.23 grade point average and has already been accepted into a Georgetown leadership program.

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Choir leader Wes Niles of the Neighborhood Church leads the congregation in song during the church’s recent celebration marking 25 years in Brentwood.

Brentwood Neighborhood Church recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding. On May 4, 1986, the congregation installed its first pastor. Current Senior Pastor David Mason, who came to the church in 1990, emceed the recent celebration event held in the Liberty High School Performing Arts Center.

Church members enjoyed being together in one place for the first time in years, as the church regularly meets in three Sunday services. Invited

guests included Mayor Bob Taylor and District Superintendent Doug Swinburne of the Christian & Missionary Alliance (the church’s parent denomination).

Other guests included former staff members. Wes Niles, Worship Pastor for 11 years, led the first worship sequence, which included a 40-voice choir with orchestral accompaniment.

After the service, more than 350 enjoyed a barbecue served on the grounds of Edna Hill Middle School.

Top Soroptimists of Antioch honored At the recent annual region convention of Soroptimist International of the Americas, local members of Soroptimist International of Antioch were honored for their outstanding contributions to their community and for their club’s overall active participation in programs that improve the lives of women and girls.

“When I consider the work and dedication of these club members, I am truly humbled,” said Region Governor Linda Sue Hansen. “They represent the very best of Antioch. We are so fortunate in having them as part of our organization.”

The convention, held in Rohnert Park, brought together clubs from Northern California, Hawaii and the Marianas. Members from Antioch joined more than 400 attendees in discussing how they can better serve their communities, and in particular, address the needs and concerns of women and girls.

The convention marked the

90th anniversary of Soroptimist and marked the culmination of regionwide service projects undertaken by members from Antioch.

Fleece blankets for girls in foster care were made by Soroptimist members and books were collected for young girls who otherwise would have no personal books to read.

Other highlights of the convention included the presentation of special fellowship awards to women in the final stages of their doctoral studies, the honoring of women who make a difference for women or girls in their community, and the honoring of teenage girls involved in outstanding volunteer efforts in their community.

Soroptimist International is a service organization primarily of business women and professionals, operating clubs in 124 countries.

Members are dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, locally and throughout the world.

– Contributed by Lori Anzini

Photo courtesy of Lori Anzini

Members of Soroptimist International of Antioch, from left, Lori Anzini, Laura Dickerson, Terrie Price, Judi Parent-Smith and Gina Moore, were honored at the group’s regional convention. Also honored, but not pictured, was Mary Ann Redden.

Summer storytime at Brentwood Library New storytime sessions have begun at the Brentwood Library and will continue through Aug. 11. No registration is required, and all programs are free – just drop in for a story.

Lapsit Baby Storytime, designed for children to age 2, is held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Even the smallest babies benefit from these special sessions. The storyteller leads children and their caregivers through easy fingerplays, bounces and songs, and introduces them to colorful, engaging picture books. Early exposure to books and the spoken word assists in brain development, and encourages language skills, creativity and other characteristics that benefit children for life.

For children 2½ to 3½, the library offers Toddler Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Toddler Time engages children and their caregivers in a wide variety of books and activities. Reading to children encourages a love of literature, and repetition of fingerplays and songs stimulates learning and focuses attention.

Preschoolers 3½ to 5 will enjoy library’s Picture Book Time, held Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. At this age, children are beginning to refine their vocabulary, develop social skills and retain basic facts. Picture Book Time reinforces important skills for school attendance, such as attentiveness, interaction with an instructor and other

children, plus knowledge of simple concepts such as colors, animals and shapes.

For children unable to visit the library for a morning or afternoon storytime, the library offers ongoing Pajama Times every Monday night at 7. Children of all ages can snuggle up for a story. Pajamas are optional.

Storytimes take place in the seating area just inside the library’s front door. The Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St., is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about the library and its programs, call 925-5165290 or visit www.ccclib.org.

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FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCH LOGS

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

BRENTWOOD June 10, 2:09 p.m. On the Highway 4 Bypass at Sand Creek Road, a driver rear-ended a vehicle and fled the scene without providing contact information.

June 10, 2:30 p.m. On Technology Way at Brentwood Boulevard, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be a controlled-substance addict in possession of paraphernalia. He was arrested and released on a Promise To Appear.

June 10, 2:35 p.m. An unidentified person entered a residence on Chestnut Street through an unlocked window and stole a Playstation 3, two laptop computers, a digital camera, an 18-carat gold necklace and a paycheck.

June 10, 1:31 p.m. On Viognier Court, a subject accidentally discharged a 3-inch nail through his right cheek with an aircompressed nailgun while working on the roof of a home under construction. He was transported to a hospital in Walnut Creek for medical attention.

June 11, 7:52 a.m. On Lone Tree Way at Fairview Avenue, a subject was arrested for driving on a license suspended for DUI. June 11, 9:26 a.m. An unidentified person stole a bicycle from the side of a residence on Coyote Court. The suspect was last seen wearing a green camouflage long-sleeved top.

June 11, 3:54 p.m. An unidentified person stole a wallet from an unlocked vehicle parked on West Country Club Drive.

June 11, 6:12 p.m. An unidentified person stole the rear license plate of a vehicle parked on Third Street.

June 11, 8:32 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard, an unidentified person punched another person in the face and stole two water pipes.

June 11, 8:49 p.m. An unidentified driver struck a tree on Heather Place.

June 11, 9:58 p.m. A subject caught shoplifting at a business on Sand Creek Road was placed under citizen’s arrest and released on a Juvenile Affidavit.

June 11, 11:15 p.m. On Sand Creek Road at Highland Way, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found in possession of a prohibited weapon. He was arrested and

LOGS booked at the Martinez Detention Facility.

June 11, 11:34 p.m. A subject contacted following a verbal dispute on Broderick Drive was arrested for public intoxication.

June 12, 1:45 a.m. On Balfour Road at Brentwood Boulevard, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be DUI. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. The vehicle was towed and stored.

June 12, 9:21 p.m. A subject contacted on Brentwood Boulevard at Village Drive was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and released on a Promise To Appear.

June 12, 10:36 p.m. On Woodfield Lane, a subject stabbed another subject in the abdomen. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.

June 13, 4:22 a.m. An subject entered a residence on Shadow Falls Drive in violation of a restraining order and fled prior to police arrival.

June 13, 9:35 a.m. A Chinese throwing star was turned in for destruction at police headquarters.

June 13, 1:23 p.m. Two unidentified persons entered a business on Brentwood Boulevard, stole baby formula and fled in a vehicle.

June 13, 1:53 p.m. An unidentified person kicked open the side garage door of a residence on St. Andrews Drive and stole approximately $400 worth of jewelry.

June 13, 4:03 p.m. A resident of Serene Court found unexpended ammunition in her garage.

June 13, 9:40 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard, two subjects were engaged in an argument in which inappropriate language was used.

June 14, 1:17 a.m. A resident of Tango Lane reported that the driver of a black Dodge truck attempted to run over his dog.

June 14, 8:51 a.m. An unidentified person stole a vehicle from the side yard of a residence on Sunflower Lane.

June 14, 9:54 a.m. An unidentified person stole a pool sweeper from a residence on DeMartini Lane.

June 14, 12:06 p.m. A resident of Havenwood Avenue reported that an unidentified person stole her mail.

June 14, 1:51 p.m. A large tree branch snapped and fell onto an unoccupied vehicle

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A resident of Handel Way in Brentwood reported an incident that occurred more than 30 years ago.

June 15, 3:30 p.m. parked on Second Street, resulting in minor damage.

June 14, 10:20 p.m. A vehicle was towed from Harvest Park Drive at Brentwood Boulevard for blocking the roadway.

June 15, 9:38 a.m. A resident of Prominent Drive in an online dating relationship reported that the online subject threatened her by telephone.

June 15, 11:05 a.m. A subject drove through the intersection of Balfour Road and Grant Street against a red light and struck a vehicle broadside.

June 15, 3:30 p.m. A resident of Handel Way reported an incident that occurred more than 30 years ago.

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

ANTIOCH June 20, 2:23 p.m. Officers of the Antioch Police Department responded to the report of a traffic collision in the 3700 block of Gentrytown Drive. Upon arrival, officers found a vehicle parked on an incline and in neutral gear. The victim, a 68-year-old male Antioch resident, pulled the emergency brake release, thinking it was the hood release, and the vehicle began rolling backward. While attempting to stop the vehicle’s movement, the victim fell and was run over by the front tire of the vehicle. He was airlifted to a local area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

June 20, 9:49 p.m. Detectives of the Antioch Police Department were conducting surveillance on subjects suspected of committing numerous armed robberies in Antioch, Brentwood, Pittsburg, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Pacheco and Alamo over the previous several weeks. Detectives observed 20-year-old Antioch resident Gyovanni Daigle, 18-year-old Antioch resident Erick Daigle and 19-year-old Bay Point resident Maurice Brunson park their vehicle behind the Domino’s Pizza on 2333 Buchanan Road.

When Erick Daigle and Brunson placed bandanas over their faces and proceeded to rob the restaurant at gunpoint, detectives alerted Antioch police patrol units, who assisted in taking all three subjects into custody as they fled the scene. A firearm, bandanas and cash stolen in the robbery were recovered from the

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subjects and their vehicle. When interviewed, the Daigle brothers admitted to robbing three 7-11 stores in Antioch on May 28 and June 14. All three subjects were booked at Martinez County Jail on charges of robbery. Those with more information on these subjects and their activities should call Detective Santiago Castillo at 925-779-6933.

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

OAKLEY June 6 – A vehicle accident with injuries occurred on Ashwood Drive at Teakwood Drive.

June 8 – A stolen vehicle was recovered on the 1100 block of Bear River Court.

June 9 – On the 500 block of Norcross Lane, a subject was arrested for possession of a weapon on school grounds.

June 9 – On Brown Road at Carpenter Road, a subject was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs.

June 9 – On Big Break Road at Vintage Parkway, a subject was arrested for indecent exposure.

June 9 – Arrest warrants were served on Empire Avenue at Gateway Drive and on the 100 block of Las Dunas Avenue.

June 10 – On Vintage Parkway at Walnut Meadows Drive, a subject was arrested for being under the influence of drugs.

June 10 – An assault with a deadly weapon was reported on the 1500 block of West Cypress Road.

June 10 – A custody-order violation was reported on the 4700 block of Big Bear Road.

June 10 – An incident involving hazardous materials was reported on the 200 block of Merganser Drive.

June 10 – A malicious telephone call was made to a resident of the 100 block of Celsia Way. June 10 – An incident of felony battery occurred on the 5300 block of Pine Street.

June 10 – A vehicle parked on the 400 block of Shannon Way was burglarized.

June 10 – A residence on the 100 block of Walnut Meadows Court was burglarized.

June 11 – Vandalism was reported on the 400 block of Honey Lane.

June 11 – On the 100 block of Carol Lane, a subject was arrested for domestic battery.

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Brentwood joins New Zealand relief effort

by Amy Claire Correspondent

All eyes were on New Zealand after the devastating February earthquake in the city of Christchurch. However, in the ensuing onslaught of natural disasters around the world, including the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, New Zealand and its people were pushed off the front page and largely forgotten. Their needs, however, are still great, and Brentwood is making an effort to help.

Local nonprofit Love 4 Our Neighbors has started AID4ROF, a Ring of Fire Earthquake Relief Fund for areas such as Christchurch. The Ring of Fire describes the quakeprone areas of land surrounding the Pacific Ocean, including New Zealand, Japan, Chile – and California.

Love 4 Our Neighbors Director Deb Melander said Ring of Fire nations have traditionally offered mutual support. “Japan was one of the first responders to New Zealand,” she said. “When their emergency came, they obviously had to go home. Despite what they’re going through, New Zealand sent a team (to Japan) with them.”

While New Zealanders have been cleaning up the rubble from collapsed buildings, more than 3,100 aftershocks have continued to shake the area. Structures that were formerly salvageable, including the 130-year-old Christchurch Cathedral, are now condemned due to the additional damage. Sidewalks, streets and lawns have erupted in muddy gey-

Photo by Rick Lemyre

Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor, left, and former New Zealand resident Rob Gwynne chat on the phone with Mayor Bob Parker of Christchurch, New Zealand. Taylor is helping publicize relief efforts for the earthquake-stricken city. sers as silt is pushed through the soft ground, burying cars and further destabilizing building foundations. Hagley Park, 400 acres of open space in the center of Christchurch, remains crowded with families living in tents.

Winter is now beginning in New Zealand, and dangerously cold temperatures are expected. Rebuilding efforts are estimated to cost almost 60 percent of the country’s gross national income. And experts are predicting

an additional 8.0+ magnitude earthquake to strike the area within the next year. New Zealand needs help.

Brentwood resident Rob Gwynne, former New Zealand resident and director of AID4ROF, is passionate about helping the recovery efforts. “Christchurch is like a city under siege. Just when they start making some progress with repairs, another quake hits. It’s three steps forward, two steps back.”

In an effort to raise awareness of the continuing New Zealand crisis, Gwynne arranged for Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor to speak with Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker.

“This is a great city we have here, and it’s taken a knocking,” said Mayor Parker. “It will never be the same, but we have a chance to do something.”

Taylor offered Brentwood’s support.

“We’re no longer a separate world,” he said. “I think between the Internet and instantaneous correspondence, we’re really tied together.

Anything I can do for you, I certainly will.”

Plans are being made for a team of engineers from Christchurch to visit San Francisco to research building codes, retrofitting and rebuilding efforts that the city has employed during its own bouts with natural disasters.

During the visit, Brentwood plans to host the contingent of engineers for a few days.

“He (Mayor Taylor) is asking the community, businesses as well as people, to help,” said Gwynne. While clothing and food are not immediate problems, the nation greatly needs monetary donations to help pay for electricity, heating and rebuilding.

To donate to relief efforts in Christchurch and other areas suffering from natural disasters, visit www.aid4rof.org or send checks to 2025 Newton Drive, Brentwood CA 94513.

AID4ROF also appreciates business donations for online fundraiser auctions, school fundraisers, business profit percentage fundraisers and other fundraising ideas. For more information, call 925-240-3329.

2nd Annual

Walk for Diabetes Awareness Saturday, September 24, 2011 Get your walking shoes ready for the Brentwood Lions Club 2nd annual “Strides” Walk for Diabetes Awareness on Saturday, September 24th beginning at 8 a.m.

Lions Clubs all over the world will be organizing Strides programs in their communities to raise awareness of the health complications of Diabetes and to provide information on preventing and managing the disease.

The walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. at Creekside Park, on Claremont Dr. and follow Marsh Creek Trail to Veteran’s Park on Balfour Rd., then circle back along Marsh Creek Trail and finish back at Creekside Park.

We send kids with Type 1 diabetes to the American Diabetes Society Camp De Los Niños Where they can learn how To cope with their illness

Now is the time to gather your friends and family members to walk in the Lions Strides Event!

Organize your team NOW! CONTACT INFORMATION: Lion Fred Ginsler 925-642-2825 or fginsler@gmail.com

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City reaches agreement with developer

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer A dispute between Antioch and a prominent Bay Area developer over the widening of Somersville Road recently ended in a peaceful resolution.

The city was able to avoid litigation with Discovery Builders, a company managed by Albert Seeno III, regarding construction on Somersville Road near Discovery’s Black Diamond Ranch housing project, which included a bridge for Markley Creek.

At a recent City Council meeting, Antioch OK’d the newest resolution between the two parties – a covenant not to sue. Discovery will continue widening Somersville Road to four lanes. The city will put the construction work on the bridge out to bid and be reimbursed by Discovery.

After the city claimed earlier this year that Discovery defaulted on agreed-upon work, the developer filed suit, claiming that Antioch secretly changed terms of a tentative resolution – a violation of the Brown Act. The recent resolution means Discovery will drop the lawsuit.

“The City’s goal throughout this matter was simply to ensure that Somersville Road was widened by Discovery Builders, the developer of the Black Diamond Ranch subdivision, as was required by agreements in 2003 and 2007,” City Attorney Lynn Tracy Nerland wrote in an e-mail. “We are pleased that Albert Seeno and Discovery Builders

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Antioch City Council recently reached an agreement with Discovery Builders regarding improvements to Somersville Road near Discovery’s Black Diamond Ranch housing project, above. have now committed to widening Somerville Road by December 31, 2014 and to paying the costs for the City to construct the Markley Creek Culvert Crossing.”

The resolution notes that the construction will cost $821,900. That amount includes what Antioch would pay a contractor, as well as the city’s time to oversee the project and fees incurred by required permits. Should expenses rise above that mark, Discovery can dispute whether or not it should pay for anything extra.

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In return, Antioch will provide Discovery with all invoices necessary to the construction, a written notice of the dollar amount that the city believes Discovery should pay, plus written notice of the project’s completion.

According to Louis Parsons, Discovery’s Vice President of Forward Planning, “We are very pleased with this settlement agreement, and believe the City of Antioch is glad to have this matter behind them.”

The resolution appears to have brought

an end to a long-fought battle between Discovery in Antioch. In 2003, the two sides reached a development agreement for Black Diamond Ranch. The agreement included widening Somersville Road to four lanes to handle the increased traffic created by the housing project.

When the work had not been completed by 2007, city officials again sat down with Discovery. An agreement to defer the work until 2010 was reached, but no work has been completed since. In March, the city filed a notice of default, claiming that Discovery had no intention of completing the project.

After a tentative agreement was reached, Discovery’s attorney, James Colopy, asserted that city officials illegally changed several terms without his knowledge or consent.

Discovery filed a lawsuit, which Nerland called “spurious.”

Both sides have been meeting in closed session since the lawsuit, coming to a resolution of which Antioch City Council members voted 3-0 in favor earlier this month.

Councilman Brian Kalinowski was absent; Wade Harper has recused himself in all matters regarding Discovery, noting that the developer might have contributed to his campaign.

“I believe that both parties realized that it was more productive for everyone to come to a resolution of the matter than to continue incurring legal fees,” Nerland wrote.

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by the character of the loan at the time the loan was originated and then by the manner in which the lender chooses to foreclose. Generally, a loan or loans used to purchase a 1-4 unit property occupied by the borrower will have no personal or tax liability unless it is excluded loan product such as many types of governmental loans such as VA loans. On the other hand, home loans which were not used to purchase a 1-4 unit property occupied by the borrower such as refinances, lines of credit or loans on investment properties, may have both personal and tax liability.

Even after considering the legal issues, we still need to think about a voluntary default from a financial point of view. Is being “house poor” causing you to not properly fund your retirement, your children’s college education or preventing you from paying bills as they come due or taking your family on vacation?

In conclusion, a voluntary default may be the right decision for you just as it was for Morgan Stanley. It was a business decision for Morgan Stanley and it should be for you too. This is a complicated area of the law, but a real estate or bankruptcy attorney should be able to make to an analysis of your particular situation fairly quickly which will allow you to decide if a voluntary default is the right decision for you and your family.

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To say that these are difficult times in the real estate market would be an understatement. The melt down began with an extended boom fueled by cheap money followed by a rapid contraction of the credit supply. This lethal combination has led to an unprecedented decline in housing values. I have no doubt that the real estate market will come back and thrive. However, in the meantime, does it make financial sense to stay in a home that is underwater; where the value may not come back for 10-15 years and you may only be paying interest on the loan? What is a person to do?

The mortgage industry and government would like us to feel a moral obligation to repay our debts. The argument goes that we are sending the wrong message to our children and community if we default on a loan where we had the ability to make the payments. Never mind that Wall Street banks and investors are voluntarily defaulting on office building, hotels and commercial properties across the nation. Morgan Stanley recently decided to stop paying on five San Francisco office buildings and no one is saying they have a moral obligation. It was a strategic decision to let the properties go rather than invest more money.

A decision to voluntarily or strategically default on a loan can be a very emotional decision. However, if we take the emotional side out of the equation, what does it look like from a purely financial and legal standpoint?

From a legal standpoint, there are three questions when contemplating a default on a home loan. They are the following: 1) how will default affect my credit? 2) will there be any personal liability from the default? and 3) will there be any tax liability? In addition, from a financial standpoint, how does the continuing payment of this debt affect other areas of my life?

As a general rule, under California law, a short sale or foreclosure can remain on a person’s credit for up to 7 years. Personal liability on a home loan is determined

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Power plant from page 1A meeting, the four-member commission voted unanimously to move the project forward, allowing Radback Energy, Inc. to proceed with construction. In the official report, Chairman Robert B. Weisenmiller stated that the Oakley Generating Station will provide a degree of economic benefits and electricity reliability to East County. Radback must comply with the conditions stated in the 600-page report to ensure that the project is designed, sited and operated in conformity with local, regional, state and federal laws to protect the quality of the local environment and assure that the facility is operated safely.

According to Radback Senior Vice President of Development Greg Lamberg, the support of the community and local officials played an important role in the station’s approval, and he’s looking forward to working with Oakley during the construction process.

“The mobilization of the community to

Deadline from page 1A Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Maryann Hussey is confident that families will meet the deadline. “We figure there are about 400 students at each of the (two) middle schools still waiting for their vaccinations,” said Hussey. “But our parents are really good about following through on things, and we’re hoping people won’t wait until the last minute … There is no grace period.”

Ken Jacopetti, superintendent of the Byron Union School District, said his office has been aggressive in reminding families of the

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support this project has been instrumental to the success of this project,” Lamberg said.

“The outpouring of support from the community has been phenomenal. They’ve been behind us for the past two years and now we are preparing to break ground, and its great to see the community getting excited.”

The City of Oakley entered into a benefit agreement with Radback in March of 2010 in which the energy company agreed to contribute approximately $6 million to the city to fund capital improvement projects and establish a community grant program for nonprofit organizations. Under the agreement, Radback will contribute $3 million for various transportation, landscaping and infrastructure improvements throughout the city and $2.8 million toward potential environmental improvements. The remaining $250,000 will go to the grant program, which could benefit local programs such as La Clinica, 4-H and Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed. Money

for the community-benefits agreement will become available once Radback has secured financing.

The community will also benefit from the more than 700 jobs to be created during the power plant’s construction. Radback has hired local contractors Contra Costa Electric, based in Martinez, Performance Mechanical, Inc, based in Pittsburg, and Granite Construction, based in Brentwood. It’s expected that the hundreds of construction employees will benefit the local economy by shopping, dining and potentially residing in Oakley.

Lamberg estimated that $6 million could be generated in local sales tax alone. When the project is completed, approximately 20 people will be hired to maintain the functioning of the facility.

City Manager Bryan Montgomery said the many benefits associated with the project is a gain to the city: “With about 700 construction jobs, the community-benefit agree-

ment, ongoing tax revenues and upgrades to infrastructure that can help the entire former Dupont plant property, the power plant project will provide a huge economic stimulus for Oakley and the surrounding area.”

The Oakley Generating Station could prove even more lucrative if Senate Bill 536, authored by Sen. Mark DeSaulnier specifically for Oakley’s benefit, is passed. Since the plant is located within the city’s redevelopment agency, the city cannot collect property taxes on the plant. If the governor approves the bill, which would allow redevelopment agencies to collect property taxes, Oakley could collect millions in property tax revenue.

While groundbreaking begins in July, Lamberg said residents won’t see any significant construction until January once the foundation and earthwork has been completed.

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Aug. 1 deadline and remains hopeful that all will comply: “We’ve sent out our notices and are communicating with families at a very high level. We’ll continue to engage our families and are currently compiling that information and creating a contact list.”

According to Dennis Meyers, assistant executive director of advocacy and policy for the California Association of School Business Officials, “We are trying to get legislation enacted to allow for a 10-day window for students who can’t get their paperwork in by the deadline to still be able to come to school for the first few days; 30 to 40 percent of kids

in California have not been vaccinated, and many of them are from the poorer areas …”

The reprieve legislation needs to be approved before the July 1 deadline, pass through both houses of the state legislature and be signed by the governor in roughly a week. “It’s a long shot,” conceded Meyers.

For those without health coverage, free booster shots are available on Monday, July 18, and Aug. 1, 15 and 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 971 O’Hara Ave. in Oakley. Clinics are also open on Mondays, June 27, July 11 and 25, and Aug. 8 and 22 at the Liberty Adult Edu-

cation Center, 929 Second St. in Brentwood.

Proof of vaccinations may be dropped off at the following school district locations: • Byron Union School District: 14301 Byron Highway, 925-809-7500 • Brentwood Union School District: 255 Guthrie Lane, 925-513-6300 • Liberty Union High School District: 20 Oak St., Brentwood, 925-634-2166 • Oakley Union Elementary School District: 91 Mercedes Lane, 925-625-0700.

Consent forms and additional information is available at www.cchealth.org.

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Free foot-care clinic Don’t let your aching feet spoil your fun. The public is invited to visit Diamond Hills Spa in Oakley on Saturday, June 25 from noon to 1 p.m. and find out how to have healthy, happy feet – and enjoy some lunch.

Sutter Delta Medical Center podiatrist Dr. Wen Choi and physical and

sports medicine therapist Susan Darm will be on hand to provide information on the latest advanced-treatment options in foot care.

Registration is required. To register, call 925-779-3608 or e-mail lombaA2@ sutterhealth.org and include your name, address and phone number.

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How do you sift through all the options to select a signature perfume?

• Take time to browse, and make your selection based on what you like instead of what’s popular.

• Fragrances come in five primary categories: floral, fruity, woody, greens and oriental. Choose a second scent for special occasions, perhaps something with stronger base notes.

• It’s a common misconception that you should spray fragrance onto inner wrists and then rub them together. Instead, ap-

ply directly to the skin at the neckline, on the interior of the elbow joints and on the inside of the wrists.

• Body chemistry can make the same scent smell different on different people.

When browsing multiple scents, spritz available scent strips and take them with you out of the store. Perfumes need time to settle, and coming back to them after a few hours will help you make a more informed decision.

• Ask questions of sales associates or friends if you’re not sure where to start.

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brim hat to prevent sunlight from beading down on the top of the head and your face.

For extended periods in the sun, such as when you’re gardening, long sleeves are best. Lighter colors might feel cooler, but they don’t protect your arms as well as darker colors. Choose a comfortable and lightweight material, and avoid white.

When out for a walk, cover the front and back of your legs – and your neck – with sunscreen. Sun exposure can also be harmful to your sight. The skin on your eyelids is thin and can easily burn, and sunscreen should not be applied close to the eyes, so wear sunglasses.

On our typically cloudy mornings, you still need to use sunscreen if you go out. In fact, sunscreen should be used on the face all year ’round. It might not feel like the sun is out there, but it is, and your beautiful faces need to be covered!

Years ago I recall using a reflector to maximize the sun on my face. I slathered on baby oil and soaked in the rays for hours.

I’d swim at the beach without a thought in the world about UV rays. All I wanted was to have fun and get that dark tan. Then I learned that my skin was at risk for cancer.

Ignorance might be bliss, but in this case, it was life threatening. Who knew? Well, we do now.

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.

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On the heels of a wet and cold spring, summer has finally arrived in the East Bay. But the sunlight that cheers us up and provides us with natural vitamin D also threatens damaging effects on our skin.

New reports reveal that in 2012, sunscreen labels will SENIOR be required to list all ORNER ingredients – and make no claim of being waterproof. The notion that sunscreen doesn’t wash off or sweat off is a myth. You should apply sunscreen every two hours, using as much as a golf-ball-size MARLA dose and covering your LUCKHARDT face, ears, hands and – when you wear sandals – the tops of your feet. When you haul yourself out of the swimming pool, dry off and reapply your sunscreen.

Broad-spectrum sunblock must have a minimum SPF rating of 15 (30 is better) and provide UVA and UVB protection.

An SPF over 30 is fine, but 30 should be adequate as long as it’s replenished often.

Read those labels! If you’re allergic to certain fragrances, find a sunscreen that’s hypoallergenic. Spending a few pennies more is worth it. Ask your pharmacist to recommend a good product. It can be confusing!

Since thinning hair subjects your head to direct and harmful rays, wear a wide-

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Trevor’s Weekly Mortgage Matters It’s a Local Thing When we as Main Street Americans but even more so as residents of the delta can slide through the cracks and purchase real estate at prices less than large, publicly traded builders such as Toll Brothers, it is time to seriously begin thinking about investing in real estate.

With builders paying eighty to ninety dollars a square foot and houses (almost brand new) selling for seventy to eighty dollars a square foot, it only makes sense to purchase a home while they are selling for literally less then replacement costs. Also, with the SMP 500 and the DOW both hitting four year lows in the past few weeks, no longer are large markets a safe haven for liquid investments.

The beauty of real estate however compared to other forms of financial investments i.e. stocks, bonds and equities is that, for the most part, real estate is affected largely by local circumstance. To help demonstrate this best an old accounting term comes to mind, first in first out or FIFO is the perfect way to describe the market we currently find ourselves in. At this point there is no debate that globally the financial markets are tightening and analysts feel a recession is inevitable. The silver lining however is that on a local level, based on local business demographics, we’ve already been in a recession for the past nine months. By definition, two consecutive quarters of decline in real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is what constitutes an actual recession and thanks to the businesses willing to open their books, it is very clear we’ve already passed that bench mark. In other words, while the nation is still nose diving downwards, on a local level, our real estate market has seen the worst so we’re all ahead of the curve.

By purchasing local real estate now at the

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prices our market currently is willing to bear, in the long term you will be hard pressed to lose money. Our situation and the tremendous down turn that led to it have left in their wake opportunity that great minds only dream of.

Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Every person who invests in well-selected real estate in a growing section of a prosperous community adopts the surest and safest method of becoming independent, for real estate is the basis of wealth.”, and Franklin D. Roosevelt stated, “Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.”

In essence, every piece of the two quotes above can be found in today’s market: the “growing section of a prosperous community” is checked off thanks to the community’s growing academic scores as well as the opening of the highly anticipated Streets of Brentwood shopping center. And the “purchased with common sense” issue is covered by the market itself and the inability to now qualify for a loan unless you truly qualify for the loan. Those facts combines with the easy access to water (the delta) and the unfortunate but inescapable truth that we as a community have already been a recession and you’re simply running out of fingers to help count the reasons as to why now’s the perfect time to invest in local real estate. To leave with a bit of humor, quoting the immortal actor Will Rogers, “Buy land.

They ain’t making any more of the stuff.”

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 at 925-726-1444.

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.S. Army Pfc. Ryan Walters, a 2006 Liberty High School graduate and son of Herb and Dawn Walters of Brentwood, recently graduated from the Charlie Company 795th Military Police Battalion at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. Walters received the Distinguished Honor Graduate Award, along with several other awards, for being at the top of his class.

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Everything from page 4A as swaps tend to draw only 15 families during the first go-round.

On July 17, Little Miss Everything will host Little Miss Swappers. Families who drop off items prior to the event are qualified to browse through all donated items and are allowed to take what they need. All leftover items are donated to charity and local families in need. The event is an ideal way to do some back-to-school shopping and pick up new-to-you clothes as well as children’s accessories such as car seats and carriers.

Gonzalez said ideally she’d host a swap once a month and hopes to host themed swaps.

For example, she is already planning Spooky Swap and Shop for October, which emphasize Halloween costumes.

Little Miss Everything, located at 220 Oak St., is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays (during Farmers’ Market) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call 925-513-4700 or visit Little Miss Everything on Facebook for news, updates and weekly deals.

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Locals excel early in Little League playoffs

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer The opening rounds of the California Little League District 4 Tournament of Champions provided no shortage of offense, as Antioch and East County teams found out – for better and for worse.

In the major baseball bracket, the Antioch Little League Bears opened with an 11-1 victory over Richmond on Saturday followed by a 12-1 thumping of Lafayette on Tuesday. The Bears advanced to face Alameda on Thursday.

The East County Little League Major Astros ran up a 12-2 final score over Clayton Valley on Saturday, but fell to Continental 5-0 in the next round.

Against Clayton Valley, Tryston Solari went 3for-4 with three RBIs. Drhey Castillo batted in four runs. Facing Continental, Solari had the Astros’ lone hit.

The East County A’s, in the junior baseball division, saw the bats come alive in their game, but were unfortunately on the losing end. East County lost to North Oakland 15-0 on Tuesday.

There were also local entrants in the AAA and AA baseball divisions. In the AAA bracket, the impressive East County Cardinals topped Martinez 11-1 on Saturday and advanced to face Pittsburg for an easy 19-3 victory. The Cardinals are the one East County team that survived the early goings. They faced a tough task on Wednesday, facing Albany.

“They (the Cardinals) have been able to save all their pitching,” East County Little League President Cary Dyer said. “We’ve got a team that’s a good little team that’s on a hot winning streak.”

Antioch’s AAA team lost to North Oakland 10-0.

In the AA playoffs, Martinez came out on top over the East County Yankees 13-2. Concord American was too much for Antioch in an 11-1 win.

The closest game for local teams over the weekend ended up being the major division softball battle between the East County Golden Bears and the Antioch Twins. Behind a stellar pitching performance from Kylie Cast, the Twins came away with a 3-0 victory. Cast struck out nine batters, walking only one.

The Twins have been Tournament of Champion runners-up for the past two years and recently capped a 21-0 regular season. Antioch advanced to face Clayton Valley on Wednesday.

“I think the Antioch teams have done pretty well so far,” Antioch Little League Executive Vice President Dennis Felix said. “We have a number of teams that are still in the tournament, still playing strong baseball and softball at this time.”

In the senior softball division, Clayton Valley claimed a 19-2 win over East County’s Heaters. The East County Pink Panthers fell 10-0 in the minor see Little page 23A

Photo by Justin Lafferty

Antioch Little League Major Twins shortstop Michaela Vanderklugt applies the tag at second base on East County Little League Golden Bears shortstop Chili Reynolds during the Tournament of Champions.

PONY World Series returns to Brentwood

A striking figure

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

Photo by Richard Wisdom

alter Ray Williams Jr., who holds the record for Professional Bowling Association titles and earnings, is coiled and ready to fling his ball down the lane during the PBA Senior Northern California Classic, held this week at Harvest Park Bowl in Brentwood. The 14th annual tournament brought several of the nation’s top senior bowlers to East County. For a full recap of the action, visit www.thepress.net.

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For the second year in a row, Brentwood’s Sunset Park will play host to parts of the Protect Our Nation’s Youth (PONY) World Series. Scheduled for mid-July, the tournament hosts the regional finals for players 9-11, and the sectional final for 12year-olds. Teams hailing from Fresno to Sacramento and from Modesto to San Francisco will take the fields in the single-elimination tournament.

The Brentwood PONY Baseball League has been promised more World Series tournaments for 2012. “Brentwood was chosen to be the host because they have a great organization down here,” said Tim Jackson, director of the PONY baseball Central Valley Region. “It’s one of our bigger programs, one of our better organized programs, and they have the facilities.”

The Brentwood PONY League’s 126 teams comprise nearly 1,500 kids ranging

in age from 4 to 14, plus roughly 280 volunteers – the biggest PONY program in the Central Valley Region.

Sunset Park boasts six fields on which the tournament’s games will be played, The target date to start is July 14, but the park is reserved for the tournament on July 13 if the number of teams participating is great enough. The facilities allow for games to be played throughout the day.

While Brentwood’s facilities make it a logical choice for the PONY World Series, Brentwood PONY Baseball League President Paul Slay and the other board members still intend to work hard to make the tournament a success.

“We’re honored to be able to host it,” said Slay. “The relationship with the city and the facilities that we have access to gives us options. We have options that a lot of smaller organizations don’t have. We’re happy to be able to provide them and as a result, it see PONY page 23A

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Inaugural Oakley bocce season wraps up

by Michael Dixon Correspondent

When a bocce ball league was established in Oakley, no one knew what to expect in terms of interest. Despite his lack of experience in the sport, city landscape maintenance worker Juan Chavez volunteered to run the league.

What Chavez and the rest of the city got was a huge response – and an exciting inaugural season: 16 teams were formed, split into a Tuesday night group and a Thursday night group. The regular season’s top team, the undefeated Rolling Raiders, were upended in the playoffs by the Delta Blues, who were then defeated in the finals by Let’s Roll. Let’s Roll’s players are Doug and Emily Statler, Maddy Tate, Betty Brown and Debbie Vieira.

“Nobody expected the type of response that we got,” said Chavez. “But there was a lot of interest. The city was behind it, and we had a great time.”

The league was created because courts at Creekside

Park were going unused, resulting in frequent vandalism.

Since he had no bocce experience, Chavez researched the rules. After an initial online search gave him far too much information, he called people who run leagues in surrounding cities. From there, he described the process of choosing the rules as taking the best of what other cities had to offer and discarding the rest.

“We wanted to do it Oakley style,” added Chavez.

“Everyone had a blast; it was much less cutthroat. The rules were important – they just weren’t that important.”

The league now shifts to its summer season, which will be run by experienced bocce man John Newman.

While Chavez will no longer be running the league, he knows it’s in good hands, and takes good memories from his first season.

“I wanted to just keep the vandals out,” said Chavez.

“For me personally, it ended up being a lot more than just keeping the vandals out. It was rewarding. I had a great time and met some great people.”

Photo by Angelo Garcia

Maddy Tate, of the Oakley recreational bocce team Let’s Roll, lags a ball in playoff action at Creekside Park.

9U Delta Dawgs shine in Tracy tournament

Photo courtesy of Galen Smith

The 9U Delta Dawgs recently celebrated a victory in the TPR American Diamond Classic.

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The 9U Delta Dawgs baseball team outlasted seven other squads to win the TPR American Diamond Classic in Tracy last weekend. It was the 9U Dawgs’ fifth championship of the season.

Despite a record of 1-1 and defeating the Ripon Cyclones 21-5 on Saturday, the Dawgs were the fifth seed entering Sunday’s singleelimination stage of the tournament.

In their first game, the Dawgs defeated the Ceres Blaze 11-3. A fourth-inning triple

by Adam Smith broke the game open, Jared deFremery scoring the go-ahead run. Kobe Megenhauser and Cameron Brossard followed with timely RBIs, and the Dawgs’ hitting attack ensued. Casey Turturici pitched four innings, limiting the Blaze to only three hits and three runs.

Next, the Dawgs defeated one of California’s top 9U teams, the Tracy Rangers, 5-3.

Ryan Jackson, who threw his best game of the year, allowed two hits and struck out nine in six innings. A huge sixth-inning rally featuring base hits by Jackson, Ryan Pierce, Turturici and Adam Smith allowed the Dawgs to score four runs to put the game out of reach.

In the championship game, the 9U Dawgs defeated another top team, the Headfirst Gamers of Livermore, 10-6. A barrage of hits from Mateo Humphreys, Ryan Pierce and Bradley Sides propelled the Dawgs to an early 7-1 lead. Alex Merchant pitched five innings, holding the Gamers to only three hits.

Catcher Justin Lund’s tag-out at home prevented additional Gamers from crossing the plate.

Merchant was supported by outstanding defensive plays from Humphreys, Cameron Brossard and Ryan Jackson.

– Contributed by Galen Smith

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Wildcats win on Dad’s Day he Brentwood Wildcats 10U softball team took first place in the recent NSA Sanctioned Bilsons Father’s Day Classic VII, played in Turlock. The Wildcats cruised on Saturday to earn a No. 1 seed in the silver bracket on Sunday. Following a firstround bye, the Wildcats beat the Modesto Lady Photo courtesy of Rod Hess Panthers to advance to the championship game, in which they defeated the Bakersfield Rebels to earn top spot in the silver division. In the front row, from left, are Michelle Cereda, Mackenzie Nelson, Morgan Hess and Alison Bischof; center row: Gracyann Joslin, Paiton Vargas, Jenae Packard, Mikell Burke, Makenzie Miller and Jordan Sweeney; back row: Coach Darrell Packard, Coach Dan Cereda and

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PONY from page 21A gives our kids a chance to play locally and have a bit of a home-field advantage.”

League members are excited that in 2012, they’ll also host the Shetland tournament, which is limited to kids 6 and under – the first level of coach-pitch baseball. The Shetland program, which draws the largest crowds of any division, was introduced to

nament of Champions wrap up this weekend on fields all around the East Bay. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Brentwood in 2010.

“We encourage the community, whether they have kids or not, to come out and enjoy some high level recreational baseball, especially for the final games on Saturday and Sunday,” Slay added. “As a community, we have these fields – and we should be utilizing them.”

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Delta Dawgs sparkle in Diamond Classic The 12U Delta Dawgs, comprising players from Brentwood and Oakley, won their second championship of the summer season at the recent TPR American Diamond Classic held in Tracy.

The Dawgs made a total team effort to finish 4-0-1 for the weekend. “We have 10 outstanding players with phenomenal attitudes on this team,” said manager Danny Aguilar. “That’s what sets us apart from others.”

In the first game of pool play, the Dawgs overcame a two-run deficit in extra innings to earn a 4-4 tie against NorCal Valley, thanks to clutch hitting from Gary Skym and Jake Jackson in the seventh inning. Dewey Martin and DJ Aguilar followed with RBIs to tie the game and avoid a loss. Christian Diaz and Austin Lopez held their opponent to five hits and didn’t allow a runner to reach third base for five consecutive innings.

“I feel like we had multiple chances to win the game outright but missed a few opportunities with runners in scoring position,” said Coach Bert Gough. “The tie felt like a loss to the boys, which shows their competitive spirit.”

The Dawgs used the disappointing tie as motivation, and after winning their second game on Saturday by forfeit, came out on Sunday morning with a renewed enthusiasm. Coach Teddy Rowell sensed that good things were in store for his team. “The boys were extremely focused and pumped up during our pre-game routine,” he said. “I knew they were ready to play.”

The Dawgs racked up 18 runs in their first two playoff games, easily advancing to the championship clash against a different NorCal Valley team. Bryce Prybylinski led the charge with a masterful one-hitter en route to a 3-0 victory.

“Bryce was dealing today,” said Coach Jason Saude.

“He left the bases loaded in the first inning, then faced only two batters over the minimum the rest of the way

Photo courtesy of Darlene Gonzalez

The 12U Delta Dawgs, front row from left, are Gary Skym, DJ Aguilar, Haku Rowell, Jake Jackson and Dewey Martin; back row: Bruce Prybylinski, Teddy Rowell, Cristian Diaz, Cole Lopez, Victor Saude, Austin Lopez, Bryce Prybylinski, Danny Aguilar and Jason Saude. Not pictured is Anthony Gonzalez.

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Haku Rowell and Victor Saude were the Dawgs’ defensive leaders over the weekend, while Cole Lopez led the offense in runs and stolen bases. “We came into the weekend a little worried because our most effective pitcher, Anthony Gonzalez, was on vacation. But the team

really came together and played up to their potential,” Aguilar said. “I am incredibly proud of these guys. Their hard work is finally paying off.”

The Delta Dawgs will be traveling to Omaha, Neb. for a tournament later this month.

– Contributed by Darlene Gonzalez

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Discovery Bay racer Donovan O’Connell, 9, gives the thumbs up before the WSRA Minicup Trophy Dash, which he won.

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Youth keeps fast company

by Justin Lafferty Staff Writer Michael O’Connell had a feeling, when his son was still in diapers, that the kid’s future would include four tires and a steering wheel.

The Discovery Bay resident fondly recalls a photo of Donovan, as a toddler, under his grandfather’s 1955 Ford F-100 truck. So far, Donovan is on the right track.

Now 9, he recently earned his first win in the Western Scale Racing Association Minicup Trophy Dash behind the wheel of a car half the size of a NASCAR model.

“It’s entertaining,” said Donovan, who is about to enter the fourth grade at Knightsen School. “You can drive a car and most other kids can’t.”

After tearing up the quarter midgets circuit, Donovan moved up to the WSRA Minicup division this year. He took his first-ever checkered flag at the Trophy Dash in Roseville, racing against kids three or four years older.

Behind the wheel of the No. 24 car – just like his favorite NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon – Donovan can reach speeds of up to 75 miles per hour, while most kids his age are still riding bicycles. He has raced in Las

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Vegas, as well as tracks all over Northern California, including Livermore, Shasta, Roseville, Madera and around Sacramento.

“I’ve been overwhelmed,” Michael said.

“He keeps surprising me with how he reacts and how he’s been with his racing so far.”

Donovan started racing quarter midgets – open-wheeled dirt cars – when he was 4. Along the way, he and crew chief Michael have enjoyed strong support from local sponsors in Brentwood and Discovery Bay. Donovan’s next race is slated for July 9 in Roseville.

The father and son work as a team, communicating by radio just like the pros do every Sunday. Michael must be equal parts coach and listener, as only Donovan can tell how the car is running.

So far this year, Donovan leads the Rookie of the Year standings in the Minicup division – one of his major goals. The other major goal was satisfied at the Trophy Dash. After he lofted his prize above his head, two trophy girls kissed him on each cheek. He excitedly told his dad that he didn’t even need to ask for the kisses.

“I was pretty fast, so I was hoping I was going to win,” Donovan said. “I was really excited.”

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Brentwood’s Ryland hangs on for win The roar of the Antioch Speedway crowd drowned out the roaring pack of limited late models as Brentwood’s Fred Ryland tested all 50 years of Larry Damitz’s experience when they raced to the checkered flag in one of the most thrilling feature events in recent history at the 3/8-mile clay oval.

Tied in points, Damitz and Ryland continued a season-long battle that’s the talk of the central California racing scene.

The two wove through the full field and emerged in front of the pack midway through the feature. Until the last lap, Damitz, 82, appeared to have a slight edge on Ryland as they raced side by side.

Then, Ryland got under Damitz in the third turn, the checkered flag waving.

The two slid to the wall, as Mike Gustafson took the low groove in hopes of a win.

Damitz kept his foot on the gas, holding position as Ryland took the checkered flag from him, and Gustafson was inches away from taking second.

“It was a good race until the last lap,” a humble Ryland said in victory lane. “I don’t want to win that way.”

Damitz smiled and shook it off. “He lost traction; he had his left tires down in the gutter and he picked up moisture,” Damitz said. “I saw it coming. I could only ride the wall and hope to get by.”

Gustafson had a bird’s-eye view of the whole thing. “I knew there was going to be a big problem, and I didn’t want to be there when it happened,” he said. “(Damitz) had me by a bumper for second at the finish.”

For Hayward’s Danny Malfatti, victory was sweet in the All Star Wingless Sprint Main Event. The former motorcycle racer began his sprint car career just

Photo courtesy of Mike Adaskaveg

Freddie Ryland of Brentwood, in the No. 7 car, held off 82-year-old Vallejo resident Larry Damitz for a victory Saturday night in Limited Late Model action at the Antioch Speedway. midway through the last season and was untouchable in the main event.

Perennial Antioch wingless sprint favorite Dan Gonderman tried to chase down Malfatti through the final laps of the race, but was forced to settle for second. “(Gonderman) shook my hand and said it was good to race with me,” Malfatti said. “It was amazing. I’m in shock. I didn’t think I would win. Out there, I kept thinking he was going to pass me any moment.”

Malfatti put together a solid team for the new sprint car season: sponsor Z Gallery, top-notch crew chief Tom Esposito and engine builder Skip Govea. He thanked Brian Matherly of Kaeding Performance and Steve Shaw in victory lane, but proclaimed two people were respon-

sible for his nearly instant success.

“My wife Carole, and Jimmy Sills,” he said. “I wanted to be a sprint car driver so I went to Sills’ school and he encouraged me; he told me I had what it takes.”

From victory lane, Malfatti made a call to legendary sprint car driver Sills.

“We were bad fast tonight,” he said.

“You’re usually calling me; now I can call you.”

The DIRTcar West modified feature was filled with crashes – one that eliminated Scott Busby and almost sidelined Troy Foulger.

Randy McDaniel of Marysville, in a torn and tattered modified, charged past San Anselmo’s Michael Paul with two laps to go. “Do I have a car left?” was the first thing he asked in victory lane. “Actu-

Track camp

Discovery Bay native signs college letter iscovery Bay resident Travis Pacos, a De La Salle graduate, recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Northwest Christian University in Eugene, Ore. Pacos averaged 15 points per game for the Spartans, in addition to leading De La Salle in scoring and three-point shooting, earning first-team all-East Bay Athletic League recognition.

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ally, I love racing here. It’s wild, it’s fun, it’s the kind of racing I’m used to, growing up in Marysville.”

Foulger took third in a remarkable comeback. He was able to repair his damaged car well enough during an extended caution.

“It was a demo derby tonight,” he said. “We came back from 20th five times.

We broke a brake line, lost a bumper, the doors are hanging off the body, and I went through all 30 tear-offs. But the track was hooked up to the car, so I was able to keep coming back.”

Paul’s impressive run saw him leading most of the feature.

“It came down to the car – my car runs better on a smoother track, less tacky and more dry-slick,” he said. “I’m exhausted from working that hard to try for the win.”

Spanky Grenert from Travis Air Force Base outran Ricardo Rivera in the Dwarf main event. “I’ve been to this track four times, and won four times,” he said in victory lane. “Ricardo and I raced together in the nationals, and I love racing with him here.”

Justin Silveira topped Shawna Vannucchi in the Four-Banger feature.

“She was tough – she kept hitting the middle groove,” Silveira said. “I had to go down to the bottom of the track.”

Dan McCown won the Super Hobby Stock main event, Gene Haney closing the gap late in the race. Natalie Perry and Victory Rosa followed.

Antioch Speedway’s huge DIRTcar double $2,000 feature event takes place next Saturday night. The Western All Star late models and the DIRTcar West Modifieds each race in $2,000-to-win features.

– Contributed by Mike Adaskaveg

Local coaches will host a Track and Field Camp June 27-30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage High School. Liberty coach John Ambrose will instruct the pole vault, Mia Tezeno from Antioch will teach hurdles, Josh Tezeno will work with long and triple jumpers, and Kevin Bain from Heritage will coach high jump. Heritage coaches Dennis Tracy will tutor 800-meter and mile runners, while Patriot sprint coach Ron Jackson will instruct sprinters.

Registration begins Monday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the Heritage track.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Steve Ignace Obiague; AKA: Steve Obiague; AKA: Steve I. Obiague CASE NUMBER P10-01539 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Steve I. Obiague; AKA: Steve Obiague; AKA: Steve Ignace Obiague A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Patricia Obiague Parker & Lucie Obiague in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA The Petition for Probate requests that: Patricia Obiague Parker be ap-

pointed 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 ob-

jection 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: 06/21/11 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: 14 Room: 212. b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a

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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

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Family bonds strengthened by Trilogy Where to retire – it’s an important consideration that for many involves being close to family and friends. In fact, maintaining positive relationships has been linked to healing, happiness and health.

Homeowners at Trilogy at The Vineyards say their community offers endless opportunities to strengthen bonds with loved ones and remain fully engaged throughout retirement.

“I really feel I have the best of all worlds here,” said Jackie Pelletier, Trilogy at The Vineyards member and grandmother to Colby, 16, and Olivia, 10, who live in Discovery Bay. “We can see our grandkids whenever we like and still

have a full life with our friends.”

Jackie, a former hairdresser, and her husband Dale, a former Silicon Valley executive, moved to The Vineyards from the Shea Homes Silver Creek Valley Country Club in East San Jose to be with family.

“We used to see the girls on the weekends, and it was always sad to leave and go back home,” said Jackie. “My daughter is a single mom, so we want to be there as much as needed to help with the girls. We love living here so much and have such a sense of wellness from being close to both our family and friends now.

I feel so blessed to live here.”

Jackie’s desire to be near family is a common motivation for many new residents at Trilogy. “So many of our members move here to be close to their children and grandchildren,” said Helen Akkawi, senior sales associate at Trilogy at The Vineyards. “It’s fun to see members enjoying grandchildren at the swimming pool or having lunch on the patio at Club Los Meganos.

Connection is a major tenet of the Trilogy philosophy, and its Active Lifestyle Communities offer a dynamic environment designed to foster wellness through relationships with family, as well as old and new friends. “I had lunch with someone today who has lived here for over three years,” said The Vineyards resident Mike Crosby. “He’s just as excited today as the day he moved here. He was at water aerobics this morning. He played tennis this week, and he plays golf, too.”

Crosby and his wife purchased a home at The Vineyards after they left Los Angeles for a job opportunity. When they began shopping for a home, they soon realized that a wholesome environment and a neighborhood that was socially driven and active were important factors in their next residence.

“My wife and I love to cycle, and we like wine. We like social aspects like that,” said Crosby. “We contacted a realtor. The realtor recommended Trilogy. In this marketplace, we could have had any choice of home and been able to move right in. Instead, with Trilogy, we purchased a lifestyle.”

Trilogy at The Vineyards is more than just a residence. Members, as well as their guests, have access to extensive amenities such as the award-winning Club Los Meganos, a new 34,000-square-foot social hub that offers diverse fitness classes and high-end equipment at the Delta Athletic Club, luxurious treatments at Sawã Spa, two pools, a culinary studio and bistro-style restaurant, event center and grand living room. Outdoor facilities include The Los Olivos Tennis Pavilion with four courts to choose from, three miles of wine country walking trails and more.

Trilogy at The Vineyards in Brentwood, nestled into 30 acres of active vineyards, 18 acres of olive orchards, and in the shadow of Mount Diablo, is just an hour’s drive from San Francisco. Trilogy’s communities have been ranked No. 1 in the country in customer service three years in a row. More information on Trilogy at The Vineyards, with new homes ranging from 1,465 to 2,853 square feet and starting from the $390s, is available at www.trilogylife. com/vineyards. Call 800-685-6494 for more or to schedule a tour.

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hite will probably never lose its place in a wedding, but a Customize and brighten up your wedding at the same time with color, such as the bright springtime colors in these bouquets.

growing number of brides are turning to color to help personalize their special day. From a pop of color on a white or ivory wedding gown to entire themes that carry throughout the flowers, décor, favors and accessories, color sets the mood and makes a statement about your personal style.

“Brides are embracing color as another way to customize their weddings,” said Ray Miller of My Wedding Reception Ideas.com, a leading online resource for brides seeking unique wedding favors, wedding decorations and wedding supplies. “Customizing with color offers brides such a range of creativity. They can choose colors that honor their heritage, evoke the atmosphere of a specific place, or celebrate a memory or experience that is special to the wedding couple.”

If you’ll be saying “I do” in 2011, Miller offers some advice for using color to help create the wedding of your dreams:

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Tips for choosing a color “When it comes to choosing colors for your wedding – whether it’s for accessories, table linens, bridesmaid gowns or even a wedding gown accent – the only unbreakable rule should be that you must love the colors you choose,” Miller said. Keep in mind, however, that different colors will create different moods and not all colors will feel like a good fit for your

wedding depending upon where and when you hold it.

For example, if your goal is to create a wedding that captures the fresh, innocent aura of spring, vibrant red table linens and ice-blue bridesmaids’ gowns will be in conflict with that atmosphere. “Certain colors are traditionally associated with each season,” Miller notes. “If you’re emphasizing a seasonal effect, keep in mind the colors that the natural world wears during that season.”

Popular colors this spring and summer

include hot pink, apple green, celadon, pine green, clementine orange and yellow.

Heading into fall, look for amber, chestnut, dark tangerine and brick red. Winter weddings sport colors ranging from Santasuit red and Christmas-tree green to oyster gray, ice blue and pale purple.

Carrying it through Once you’ve chosen your wedding colors, you’ll need to think about how see Color page 8B

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ouples striving for a manageable wedding budget sometimes steer clear of Knowing how much you’ll need to serve your guests can prevent embarrassing shortages and expensive surpluses.

a professional wedding planner and make the arrangements themselves.

But planning the wedding reception can be a tall order. How do you know how much to buy? Buy too little of any important item and you could run out, leaving guests hungry, thirsty and

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disappointed. Buy too much and you’ll waste money and be faced with the challenge of getting rid of leftovers.

The reception experts at My Wedding Reception Ideas.com, a leading online resource for brides seeking unique wedding favors, decorations and supplies, offer these tips for calculating how much you’ll need of key reception items: Beverages All that dancing and celebrating means your guests will be working up a thirst. A good rule of thumb is to plan for one drink per person per hour. The makeup of your crowd will determine the bottom line. Lots of kids? You’ll need less alcohol and more

soft drinks. Plenty of adults who love a good party? Adjust the amount of alcohol accordingly. Here are some averages to give you a starting point: ♦ Beer: three to four beers per person. ♦ Champagne: two glasses per person (mostly for the toasts). ♦ Wine: three-quarters of a bottle per person. One bottle of wine or champagne yields about six to seven glasses. ♦ Soft drinks: three to four servings per person.

A 2-liter bottle holds seven to nine servings.

Err on the side of caution and order more than you think you’ll need – about a third more is standard. Check with your distributor before you order; some will allow you to return unopened bottles.

Food Limit the cocktail and hors d’oeuvre time to an hour or 90 minutes. You don’t want guests filling up before the main event.

Estimate three hors d’oeuvres per person per hour – roughly five per person for the entire time. If your reception will be a cocktail/hors d’oeuvres event without a sit-down dinner, increase your calculations to 12 pieces per guest. If you’re serving a sit-down dinner, one plate per person per course should be your starting point. Ask the kitchen/caterer to keep extras on hand in case a guest requests seconds or last-minute guests arrive.

Your baker will recommend the size of wedding cake you’ll need based on how many guests will attend. As some guests

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Napkins Personalized or plain, linen or three-ply, wedding napkins are a wedding reception must. It’s hard to imagine going overboard and providing too many napkins, but it could happen – and if it does, you’ll be using those napkins at your first anniversary celebration.

To ensure your napkin buying is on target with your needs, follow these guidelines: ♦ Two to three cocktail napkins per guest for the bar area. ♦ One cocktail-sized napkin per guest for the cake table. ♦ One and a half dinner or luncheon napkins per guest at the meal table if you won’t be using linen napkins. For example, for 100 guests, plan for 150 dinner napkins.

Favors This one seems obvious – one favor per guest. In reality, however, you need to allow for breakage (what if someone drops a box of favors on the way into the reception hall and several shatter?) and guests who ask to take a favor home for a relative or friend who wasn’t able to attend. Increasing your favor purchase by just 10 percent won’t cost much more, but allows you to send guests home with an extra favor or two.

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omething old, something new, something borrowed, something … unique. To make

a wedding both fun and sophisticated, modern brides are giving the old wedding adage a playful twist.

If you’re planning your wedding, or helping someone special plan her own, here are some modern variations on the traditional theme: Something old Something old represents the bride’s past. Personalize this tradition by incorporating a small memento from you and your fiancé’s past together. Did you keep something from one of your favorite dates?

Maybe you still have the ticket stub from the first concert you attended together, or the wine cork from your first date.

Brides are tucking these small items into their bouquets to bring them good luck. At a special moment during the evening, you can reveal the keepsake to your husband and remember how far you’ve come as a couple.

Something new Scent creates powerful memories, and today’s brides are taking notice. Find a new fragrance that perfectly fits your special moment. For years to come, the fragrance

will remind you and your husband of your wedding day.

A wedding calls for a memorable scent such as twirl by kate spade new york, perfect for this joyous and festive occasion.

A fresh floral bouquet mingles with pink watermelon and red currant, while luminous musks and a touch of French macaroon add that wink of surprise that will keep your husband-to-be enamored and your guests intrigued.

Something borrowed According to tradition, something should be borrowed from a person who has a happy marriage. But your something borrowed needn’t be an object. Think outside the box. Perhaps you want to honor your grandparents and borrow some of the vows they recited those many years ago.

Or maybe your best friend has an insight about marriage – a nugget you can print on the dessert napkins for all guests to enjoy.

Feeling musical? Ask your parents what song was played during their first wedding dance and surprise them by borrowing it for your own.

Something blue Looking for something unique for your guests to take home as a thank-you token?

Wrap up blue candies (blue lollipops are a fun choice) in gift bags accompanied by a note thanking them for being part of your special day.

Ask your parents what song was played for their wedding dance and borrow it for your own.

The modern bride is always finding unique ways to incorporate tradition into her wedding. Those old, new, borrowed and blue somethings – if they’re personal and meaningful – will make your wedding even more memorable.

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e proposed, you said “Yes!” and now you’re in the throes of planning

your dream wedding ceremony – and let’s not forget the romantic honeymoon.

Honeymoon planning can be easy or complicated, depending on the trip you want to take. Since stays at all-inclusive resort hotel on a beach or cruises with limited ports of call don’t require multiple lodging or transportation arrangements, they make for easier honeymoons.

If you’re on a tight wedding budget, you and your sweetheart might want to take a honeymoon closer to home. If you’re both baseball fans, for example, a whirlwind tour of several cities with major league fields would make for a memorable honeymoon.

Here are some tips to help you plan your honeymoon: ♦ Pick a destination together. Discuss with your soon-to-be spouse what activities or sights you want to see together. You might want to pick a location where neither of you has traveled previously. Or plan your honeymoon around an event that brought the two of you together.

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Careful planning for your honeymoon can help keep it footloose and fancy free, no matter where in the world you go. ♦ If the bride plans to change her name, she should book her tickets in her maiden name, since she won’t have

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And don’t forget to research typical temperatures for the time of year you’ll be honeymooning so you can pack the proper clothes.

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♦ Whether you’re flying overseas or driving to a nearby locale, invest in medical evacuation and travel assistance memberships. On Call International’s programs provide help for mishaps ranging from lost passports to lost baggage to canceled or postponed flights. And if you get sick or injured while on your honeymoon, On Call can help you find medical care – and get back home. Visit www. oncallinternational. com to learn more.

Time will fly as you plan your wedding and honeymoon. Before you know it, you’ll be packing your bags for a romantic trip with your honey. Follow these tips for a safe and fun honeymoon, and enjoy the beginning of your life together.

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Color from page 2B you’ll use them in the ceremony and reception. Your creativity will serve you well here. Your wedding colors can be used in virtually every aspect of your big day, from the bridal bouquet and decor in the ceremony location to table linens and accessories for the reception.

Accessory collections are an easy way to carry your chosen color throughout the wedding. For example, at My Wedding Reception Ideas.com, you’ll find accessory collections cataloged by color. These collections allow you to continue your color theme – whether it’s a traditional shell pink, a rich royal purple or even camouflage – with color-specific accessories such as flower-girl baskets, ring-bearer pillows, guestbooks and garters. What’s more, you can customize table linens and even guest favors using your chosen colors.

Wedding gowns and color For decades in America, white and ivory have reigned when it comes to wedding gowns. However, the color trend that began last year with pops of color appearing on bridal fashion runways has continued in 2011. This year, brides have more options than ever if they’re looking to use color to make a personal statement with their wedding gown.

From gowns that feature beading and crystals in sparkling hues to floral accents

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Tie all your wedding decorations together by adding a splash of color from the bride’s bouquet. that capture a season’s signature colors – and even bodices or skirts in contrasting colors – bridal gowns in 2011 are going colorful.

If you’ve already chosen a traditional white or ivory gown, you can still dress it up with your wedding color. A simple sash or floral accent that matches your color theme will look great against the pure, fresh background of white. And if you haven’t yet chosen a gown, you might discover one with a touch of color that can become the color theme for your entire wedding.

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ourmet jelly beans in bridal colors and exotic fl avors are making

appearances at the most posh weddings.

Mindy Weiss, wedding planner for Hollywood’s biggest stars, used 10 flavors of Jelly Belly beans to create a Candy Shoppe at the wedding of Trista and Ryan of “The Bachelorette.” Their reception featured every flavor of pink Jelly Belly beans. Guests were invited to scoop their own selection of flavors from a gorgeous reception table filled with huge bowls of pink grapefruit, cotton candy, raspberry and strawberry daiquiri jellybeans.

The hot citrus colors of the tropics are the fashion colors of the bridal world this season. And the jelly beans from the California company that sent the candy to President Ronald Reagan come in a full palette of each color.

The versatile sweets add a new twist to the traditional wedding bonbonnieres.

Savvy brides are filling satin bags with bright jewel-like jelly beans. Bridal showers offer another place to make a sweet, yet personal statement. According to jelly bean maker Jelly Belly Candy Company, many brides and moms are

Jelly beans can be a colorful way to add fun to wedding favors. scooping up the company’s new mint trio flavors.

The company has received so many enquiries from brides that a new area of its website, www.jellybelly.com, offers ideas for wedding planning. A clever Candy Calculator even helps brides figure out how much they’ll need based on the number of guests, the type of candy and the size of the wedding favors.

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Wedding couples should set a minimum age for participants in the wedding party to help keep things under control on the big day.

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Couples sweating the details of their weddings might not anticipate kiddie meltdowns or bloopers. Children’s maturity level should be considered before enlisting their help. Here are some other strategies: ♦ Young children serving as flower girls or ring bearers should be able to walk down the aisle without coaxing. ♦ Should children prove competent to walk down the aisle unattended, they can also take their seats next to their parents

after they reach the front. ♦ A reasonable minimum age for a wedding participant is 5 or older, when children can appreciate the significance of the event. ♦ Consult with the officiant of the ceremony. The venue might have rules governing children in the ceremony. ♦ All those participating in the ceremony should be invited to the reception. If you decide to throw a kids-free party, reconsider including children in the ceremony. ♦ Think about another role for young children that won’t disrupt the proceedings.

Perhaps they can help hand out birdseed or small bottles of bubbles to use when the couple has finished their vows. Or give children disposable cameras and allow them to capture a kids’-eye view of the wedding.

Couples who desire to include children in the ceremony must accept the possibility of slip-ups. Keeping an open mind and exercising patience can make for memorable moments – and make for a refreshing mood lightener at a solemn occasion.

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one of the next steps you look forward to is buying a home. Though there are deals to be had in any real estate market, the cost of home ownership is something many newly married couples can’t afford right away. A few cost-cutting practices, however, can help you get there: Learn to cook Doing your own cooking is not only a rewarding activity; it saves you a significant amount of money. Contrary to popular belief, cooking isn’t terribly difficult. Gourmet meals might require some natural culinary inclination, but more standard fare can be as simple as following a recipe. For those who’ve never stepped up to the stove, it might be a good idea to take cooking lessons. Couples who learn to cook together might also find it strengthens their relationship.

Furnish the home piecemeal One advantage today’s newlyweds have over those of yesteryear is that many live together before walking down the aisle. This means they’re not really starting from scratch once they get married. A typical modern couple already owns enough furniture and other household items to get by once they’ve moved into their new home.

For those concerned about how they’re going to furnish a home once they’ve signed on the dotted line, one way to cut those costs is to hang on to what you currently have, and steadily buy new items one by one after you’ve moved in. Rather than face the hefty bill you can expect if you buy everything at once, go the piecemeal route. It’s much less stressful to furnish a home piece by piece.

Find ways to make home ownership work First-time homebuyers are typically shocked at the cost of home ownership.

Some communities offer classes that explain the homebuying process. Some lenders even offer a lower interest rate to prospective buyers who’ve completed such a class. The discount can save you a significant amount of money over the course of the mortgage, and the classes can give you a better understanding of what you’re getting into by buying a home.

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Local writers invited to contribute to anthology The City of Brentwood is requesting poetry, short fiction and creative non-fiction for an anthology made up of work by writers in our area. It will be called “In Mt. Diablo’s Shadow.”

• Short stories and non-fiction may not exceed 1,500 words.

• Poetry is to be no more than 27 lines including spacing and title.

• All work should be submitted in 12-point Times New Roman with line spacing set at 1½.

• Submit work on hard copy (8½x11” typing paper) with your name, street address and e-mail address at the bottom and on a CD or flash drive with the title of your submission as well as your name and e-mail somewhere on the digital medium. The city cannot return your digital medium.

Submissions will not be edited for grammatical errors or misspellings. It is imperative that you scrupulously edit your work.

Submission dates are Aug. 1 through Sept. 15 and must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Sept. 15. (A postmark of Sept. 15 will not be accepted.) Submissions are to be addressed to Anthology of Local Writers, City of Brentwood, Parks and Recreation Department, 708 Third St., Brentwood, CA 94513. For more information, e-mail Kati Short at katishort@yahoo.com or call 925-634-6655.

Submissions from adults with a mailing address in Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen and Bethel Island will be considered, as well as juniors and seniors in the Liberty Union High School District. No more than one submission per person will be considered.

The city hopes to publish every piece submitted; however, if more work is received than pages planned, submissions will need to be edited. The city reserves the right to turn down any submissions for any reasons.

“In Mt. Diablo’s Shadow” will be a product of Brentwood Writes, hosted by Kati Short, Poet Laureate of the City of Brentwood, and Diane Lando, Poet Laureate Emeritus of the City of Brentwood, and supported by the City of Brentwood.

Celebrating cityhood The 12th annual Oakley Cityhood Celebration will be held Saturday, July 2 at 6 p.m. in the Freedom High School basin, 1050 Neroly Road. Admission is free.

Among the featured activities are music, airbrush tattoos, rock climbing wall, Eurobungy, gyroscope, giant slide, obstacle courses, QB Blitz and pony rides.

Wristbands for unlimited access to attractions are $5 and available for purchase at City Hall, 3231 Main St. Parking in the student lot is $5. Guests may bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the spectacular fireworks extravaganza that concludes the evening. The fireworks show will begin after dusk. For more information, call 925-625-7041.

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The Oakley Library, located at Freedom High School, 1050 Neroly Road, hosts several events this summer, foremost among them the Summer Reading Festival. Reading records will be available June 11 at all Contra Costa County libraries.

Reading records are available for all ages. Readers have until Aug. 20 to finish and collect several prizes, including a paperback book. For complete information about the Summer Reading Program and events offered by all libraries in Contra Costa County, visit www.ccclib.org.

For kids Lego ’N Listen continues on the third Saturday of the month from 2 to 3 p.m. Kids can create awesome Lego designs while listening to a humorous book on CD. Storytime sessions run through Aug. 10. Baby Lapsit Storytime (for children up to age 2) is held Wednesdays at 11:15 a.m.; Toddler Time (for ages 2 to 3) is held Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m.; and Preschool Storytime (for kids 3 to 5) is held Tuesdays at 1:15 p.m. No registration is required.

On Thursday, July 21 at 6 p.m., the Kalakoil dance troupe performs Bharatanatyam – a classical dance originating in the Hindu Temples of South India – and invites kids to learn a few steps of their own.

For teens Henna Art for Teens, held Saturday, July 23 from 2 to 4 p.m., features Rachel-Anne Palacios teaching teens how to create temporary skin designs using all-natural henna dye. Space is limited. Call the library at 925-6252400 or stop by the library to register for this event.

For adults Beading workshops will be held the third Wednesday of the month – July 20 and Aug. 17 – from 6 to 8 p.m. Leeann Lorono and Donna Cooper are back with more ideas for earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Children 10 and up are welcome if attending with an adult.

Register for one, two or all three sessions by calling the library at 925-625-2400.

Stitchin’ Saturdays club continues to meet on the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon.

Knitters and crocheters of all levels are welcome.

Oakley Library Mystery Book Club’s next series of books takes readers around the globe. The club, which meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., will discuss the following books during the months of July and August: “The 39 Steps” by John Buchan, and “August Heat” by Andrea Camilleri. Upcoming books are available at the library for checkout.

On Saturday, July 16 at 2 p.m., Sauce Piquante plays the traditional dance music of Southwest Louisiana – the earthy, impassioned music of fais-do-do’s, bals de maison, and country dance halls. Sauce Piquante captures that old-time, sweet and wild CajunCreole sound that’ll get your heart – as well as your feet – moving.

The Oakley Library is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursdays from 2 to 9 p.m.; Fridays from 2 to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays and Mondays. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #0003885-00 The name of the business (es): Brentwood Dream Center Located at: 161 Sand Creek Rd, Ste A In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): You Turn Ministries 161 Sand Creek Rd, Ste A Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: C. A. Williams, Secy/Treas. This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/3/2011 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 2/22/10 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 05-1725 The name of the business (es): Safe pools Located at: 2021 Montauk Ct In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Suzanna Pries 2021 Montauk Ct Discovery Bay, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6-6-11. Signature of registrant: Suzanna Pries This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/6/11

By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 6/6/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003605- 00 The name of the business (es): Aqua Master Filtration & Plumbing Located at: 555 Canyonwood Dr. In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Chris Hayek 555 Canyonwood Dr., 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: Chris Hayek This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/19/- 11 By B. Basch, Deputy Expires 5/- 19/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003573- 00 The name of the business (es): Forever Fit Located at: 333 Pebble Beach Drive In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lora L. Hunt 333 Pebble Beach 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: Lora L. Hunt This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/18/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 5/18/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003812- 00 The name of the business (es): Pittsburg Entertainment & Arts Hall of Fame Located at: 510 A Garcia In: Pittsburg, Ca, 94565, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Charles E. Dybdal 4476 St. John Lane, Pittsburg, CA, 94565. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 31, 2011. Signature of registrant: Charles E. Dybdal This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/31/11 By Joseph Barton, Deputy Expires 5/31/16 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003738- 00 The name of the business (es): Redoux Interiors Located at: 2311 Flora Ct. In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Karen Berg 2311 Flora 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 N/A. Signature of registrant: Karen Berg This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/26/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 5/- 26/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003918- 00 The name of the business (es): BellaLinda Accessories Located at: 1238 Sheldon Dr In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lynda Gaukroger 1238 Sheldon Dr, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lynda C Gaukroger This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/6/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 6/6/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003775- 00 The name of the business (es): STAGE 5 FITNESS Located at: 5366 Lakespring Dr In: Oakley, CA, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael J Griffith 5366 Lakespring 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 5/7/11. Signature of registrant: Michael J Griffith This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/27/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 5/27/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003532- 00 The name of the business (es): Punta Mita Properties Located at: 1325 Saint Catherine Ct., In: Concord, CA, 94521 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1)Richard P. Ruiz 2) Kimberly McGlynn Ruiz 1325 Saint Catherine Court, Concord, CA, 94521. 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: Richard P. Ruiz 5-16-11 This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/17/11By Elizabeth Gutierrez, Deputy Expires 5/17/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 05-1725 The name of the business (es): 1) Liv Luv Fitness 2) Sun Smart Located at: 2612 Crescent Way In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Mailing: P.O. Box 1761, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kimberly Jean Springer 2612 Crescent Way Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5-24-11. Signature of registrant: Kim Springer This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/24/11

By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 5/24/11 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003651- 00 The name of the business (es): Interior Commercial Installations Located at: 3670 Concord Ave, In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) E Leilani Moore 2) Jens C Jensen 3670 Concord Ave, 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 5/23/11.

Signature of registrant: E Leilani Moore This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/23/11 By L. Derrick, Deputy Expires 5/23/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003562- 00 The name of the business (es): Foreclosed Pros Located at: 2420 Sand Creek Rd #338 In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Golden State Private Money LLC, 2420 Sand Creek Rd #338, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Anjonette Campos, Managing Member This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/18/11 By Joseph Barton, Deputy Expires 5/- 18/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name A Touch of Splash at: 1551 Autumn Valley Way In: Brentwood, CA, 94513 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on July 2006 underfile number 6157 (*) 1). Kenneth Dale Sanders, 1551 Autumn Valley Way, Brentwood, CA, 94513 2).

Lori Ann Sanders, 1551 Autumn Valley Way, Brentwood, CA, 94513. This business was conducted by: a Husband and Wife Signature of registrant: Kenneth D. Sanders This statement was filed with The County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 24, 2011 By: S.L. Weir, Deputy Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003438- 00 The name of the business (es): Manuel Meza’s Hot Springs Organic Agricultural Horticulture Located at: 5595 Byron Hot Springs Rd In: Byron, CA, 94514 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Manuel Meza 3205 Tyrane Rd, El Paso, TX, 79925. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4-1-11. Signature of registrant: Manuel Meza This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/12/- 11 By Joseph Barton, Deputy Expires 5/12/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2011

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: 6/9/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 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: June 7,2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: 15th St Beach LLC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 2540 Sand Creek Rd Ste A-5 Brentwood, Ca 94513-7091 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41-On-Sale Beer And Wine- Eating Place Decree No. 02-1273 Publish Date(s): June 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003525- 00 The name of the business (es): Vierra Property Management Located at: 200 Pistachio Pl., In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gertrude Cota Vierra 2420 Sand Creek Rd., #103, 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: Gertrude Cota Vierra This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/16/11 By Joseph Barton, Deputy Expires 5/16/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003701- 00 The name of the business (es): Splashers Pool Service Located at: 1551 Autumn Valley Way In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kenneth Dale Sanders 1551 Autumn Valley 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: Kenneth D. Sanders This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/24/- 11

By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 5/24/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003721- 00 The name of the business (es): Team 6 Paintball Located at: 3981 Walnut Blvd In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tom Gregory 712 Dainty Ave, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NA. Signature of registrant: Tom Gregory This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:5/25/- 11 By C. Garcia, Deputy Expires 5/25/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 05-1725 The name of the business (es): Smart Energy Consultants Located at: 2612 Cresent In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Mailing: P.O. Box 1761 Discovery Bay, CA 94509 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Timothy D. Rolan 2612 Cresent, 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 5-2411. Signature of registrant: Tim Rolan This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:5/24/11 By T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires 5/- 24/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: June 15, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: BRENTWOOD F & B INC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 100 SUMMERSET DR BRENTWOOD, CA 945136426 Type of license(s) Applied for: 47 endash On-Sale General Eating Place Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Date(s): June 24, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Peter A. Lucido JR SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Peter A. Lucido JR FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0955 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Peter A. Lucido JR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Antonino Stefano Lucido b. Jeremiah Julian Andrade to Proposed Name: a. Antonino Stefano Andrade Lucido b. Julian Andrade Lucido 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: 8-12-11 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: 6/14/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004030- 00 The name of the business (es): Elder Living Solutions Located at: 2412 Tamalpais In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Stephanie KuJala 2412 Tamalpais 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: Stephanie KuJala This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:6/9/11 By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 6/- 9/16 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003632- 00 The name of the business (es): All Valley Landscape Located at: 10 Hondo Pl In: San Ramon, CA, 94583, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1) Sean Michael Gentile 2) Megan Christine Gentile 10 Hondo Pl, San Ramon, CA, 94583. 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: Megan Gentile This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/20/- 11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 5/20/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004106- 00 The name of the business (es): Notarize This! Located at: 1840 Crispin Drive In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Renee D. Armstrong 1840 Crispin 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/P. Signature of registrant: Renee D. Armstrong This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/13/11 By H. Franklin, Deputy Expires 6/13/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2011 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and the provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on 07/- 08/2011 @ 10:00 A.M. personal property including but not limited to: Bird Cage, Basket ball Hoops, Lawn Mower, clothes, knick- knacks,, ice chest, auto parts, baby crib/accessories, rebuilt engine, snowboard, camera, art work, stereo equipment, power tools and equipment, house hold appliances, washer/dryer, sports equipment, sofas, furniture, T.V.’s, safe &/or other general household & small business items located at: ACORN II SELF STORAGE LLC, 6900 LONE TREE WAY, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 (925) 240-5000 Name 1.SANDRA NINO 2.CHRIS CASTILLO 3.DUSTIN AZEVEDO 4.KERA MELLO 5.FELIX C. KUNTZ III 6.BRANDON DUMLAO 7.MARY SEIBOLT 8.MICHELE BRADSHAW 9.PHYLLIS GRAHAM 10.WENDY DANIELS 11.GISELLE GUZMAN 12.SHAWN FULLER 13.JAMES JACKSON Dates Published: 06/24/11 and 07/- 01/11 J. Michael’s Auctions, Bond #183-6232 (916)776-4202 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 2011

said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOT 437, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7125, FILED JULY 6, 1993 IN BOOK 366 OF MAPS, PAGE 49, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS OF UPON ANY PORTION WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM VERNON ROUNER, ET AL, RECORDED AUGUST 1, 1975, BOOK 7581, PAGE 601, OFFICIAL RECORDS, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL MINERALS, AND ANY REMAINING INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROARBONS AND CHEMICAL GASLYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVEER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS OR UPON ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED BY MEADOW CREEK ESTATES, INC., RECORDED APRIL 21, 1994, SERIES NO. 94-110577, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4918 Timberbrook Antioch CA 94531 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $464,240.10. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: May 24, 2011. (R-381940 06/10/11, 06/17/- 11, 06/24/11) Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, 2011

title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

Said sale will be held on: JUNE 30, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. *AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) MARTINEZ, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $505,513.18. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed; The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: June 2, 2011 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. as said Trustee, as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary CHERYL L. GRECH, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711- 1988 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.tacforeclosures.com. TAC# 937483 PUB: 06/10/11, 06/17/11, 06/24/11 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, 2011 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700 21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on July 8, 2011 at 12:00 P.M. Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, appliances, and or other general household and small business items located at: ACORN SELF STORAGE LLC, 5205 RAILROAD AVE., PITTSBURG, CA 94565 (925) 432-3200 NAME 1. VICTOR GONZALEZ 2.STEPHANIE JACKSON 3.MARY RC LOVELACE 4.MARY REBECCA LOVELACE 5.MARIKA LOVELACE 6.MICHELLE STEWART 7.LUZ THEURER Dates Published: 06/24/11 and 07/01/11 J. Michael’s Auctions, Bond # 183-6232 (916) 776-4202 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-425520-TC Order #: 110084193-CA-BFI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/10/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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): PICHIT OUPAHAT, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 5/18/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0146687-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 19/2011 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: $265,034.96 The purported property address is: 2725 DOLORES ST ANTIOCH, CA 94509

Assessor’s Parcel No. 071- 031-024-4 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: 1800-280-2832 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 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 #0005861 6/24/2011 7/1/2011 7/8/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004036- 00 The name of the business (es): Summit Protective Services Located at: 2326 Winchester Loop In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 1404, Discovery Bay, CA, 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Steven Lane Harrell, 2326 Winchester Loop Discovery Bay, CA, 94505. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/9/11. Signature of registrant: Steven Lane Harrell This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 6/9/11

By Lisa Woods, Deputy Expires 6/9/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Wylie P. Cashman SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jeanene Dal Porto FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0892 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jeanene Dal Porto filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Dawson Lee Gatz to Proposed Name: Dawson Lee Dal Porto 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: 08-04- 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1223901-03 APN: 056- 110-087 TRA: 01027 LOAN NO: Xxxxx9613 REF: Sanchez, Miguel IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED November 16, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 30, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded November 23, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005-0453877-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Miguel A Sanchez and Maria T Sanchez, 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No: K524722 CA Unit Code: K Loan No: 0031261001/BOWLES Min No: 100024200013533001 AP #1: 076-495017-6 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier’s, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: ERNEST C. BOWLES JR. Recorded July 11, 2006 as Instr. No. 2006- 0218052-00 in Book -- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded March 7, 2011 as Instr. No. 2011-49320 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JUNE 30, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 2125 FREEMAN COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness).” Said Sale of property will be made in “as is” condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: June 2, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: TAILGATERS LLC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 8065 BRENTWOOD BLVD STE 6 BRENTWOOD, CA 94513- 1173 Type of license(s) Applied for: 47-On-Sale General Eating Place Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Date(s): June 24, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kristen Colchico SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Kristen Colchioc and John Greeley FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0755 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Kristen Colchico and John Greeley filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. 1)Zachariah Matthew Colchico 2)Kyleigh Jai Colchico to Proposed Name: 1) Zachariah Matthew Colchico-Greeley 2) Kyleigh Jai Colchico-Greeley 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: 7/12/11 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: 5/13/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-427194-AB Order #: 5139770 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/30/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ANTHONY FRUCIANO AND KELLIE FRUCIANO, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 6/5/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0163323-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 19/2011 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: $309,928.49 The purported property address is: 348 COLLETTE CT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 016-161-010-0 016-161-010 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 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 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: 1800280-2832 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 #0005888 6/24/2011 7/1/2011 7/8/2011 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011

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): KATHLEEN C JAMES, AND, CRAIG JAMES, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 12/31/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0349588-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 19/2011 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: $427,230.32 The purported property address is: 1331 WILLOWOOD COURT BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No. 017390- 034-1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to 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 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: 1800280-2832 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 #0005957 6/24/2011 7/1/2011 7/8/2011 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011

declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 06/03/11 EXECUTIVE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, CA 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 4005536 06/10/2011, 06/17/2011, 06/24/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Barbara Ann Koeth In Pro Per SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: BARBARA ANN KOETH FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0899 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner: Barbara Ann Koeth filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Barbara Ann Gaffney (AKA) Barbara A. Gaffney (AKA) Barbara Koeth Gaffney (AKA) Barbara Ann Koeth to Proposed Name: Barbara Ann Koeth 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: 8/12/11 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: 6/8/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kathryn M. Dib SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Kathryn M Dib FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0791 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Kathryn M. Dib filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Simone Christina Rudolf to Proposed Name: Simone Christina Rudolf-Dib 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: 8/1/11 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: 5/25/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1313401-02 APN: 035- 332-0237 TRA: 19-020 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx1749 REF: Carranza, Nereo IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED June 12, 2001. 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 July 07, 2011, at 1:30pm, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded June 26, 2001, as Inst. No. 20010179050-00 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Nereo Carranza and Teresa Carranza, Husband And Wife, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the court street entrance to the county courthouse, 725 Court Street Martinez, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4855 Claret 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 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: $138,824.97. 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: June 03, 2011.

(R-382858 06/17/11, 06/24/- 11, 07/01/11) Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0017420 Title Order No. 110013667 Investor/Insurer No. 176354845 APN No. 034-160- 099-7 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/21/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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 JOHN P JUSTUS, AND CHRISTINE A JUSTUS, dated 07/21/2007 and recorded 07/31/07, as Instrument No. 2007- 0219327-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/01/2011 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 16 RED BARN 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 $569,645.52. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 06/- 05/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3999922 06/10/2011, 06/17/2011, 06/24/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, 2011

AND THERESA L. MONTGOMERY, HUSBAND AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 11/09/- 2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0434851-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 07/01/- 2011 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $326,327.72 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1960 SANTA FE ST, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 037-121-003 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b} declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5. Regarding the property that is the subject of this Notice of Sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code Section 2923.53 (k) (3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this Notice of Sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 06/09/2011 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 7720 N. 16th Street, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85020 phone 602-264-6101 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Nichole Alford, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVEASAP# 4009954 06/10/2011, 06/17/2011, 06/24/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, 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: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 866-450- 3172 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.

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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 #0003478 6/10/2011 6/17/2011 6/24/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015001618 Title Order No.: 110126711 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/12/- 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/24/- 2007 as Instrument No. 20070212218-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: THE MICHAEL J WEBER LIVING TRUST, DATED AUGUST 17, 2006, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States).

DATE OF SALE: 07/07/- 2011 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 545 FREEMARK LN, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 037-311-008-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $245,868.37. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 06/09/- 2011 ASAP# 4010185 06/17/- 2011, 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Mozafar Kafshdarhendi SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Mozafar Kafshdarhendi FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0426 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Mozafar Kafshdarhendi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Mozafar Kafshdarhendi (AKA) Mozafar Honarmand to Proposed Name: Mozafar Honarmand 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: 7/26/11 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: 5/31/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003448- 00 The name of the business (es): 1) Tamara Weber’s Insurance Agency 2) TW Carr’s Insurance Agency Located at: 2437 Bodega Court In: Discovery Bay, Ca, 94505, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Tamara N. Weber 2437 Bodega 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 5/12/11. Signature of registrant: Tamara N. Weber This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/12/- 11 By Jose Gonzalez, Deputy Expires 5/12/16 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-427452-AB Order #: 5140090 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/20/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No GM-278555-C Loan No 0655607602 Insurer No. 1699007732 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/05/2005. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made; but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: DENNIS E SHAY AND JACQUE SHAY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 07/25/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0273678-00 in Book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 07/05/2011 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Property Address is purported to be: 3808 LONGHORN LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN#: 034- 290-094-1 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $239,478.12, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 11-00135-US-CA YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED10/31/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: TERRY MONTGOMERY

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-421920-LL Order #: 110054222-CA-GTI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ROBERTO JACOB JIMENEZ AND ANGELA N. JIMENEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 6/1/2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0172193-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/8/2011 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: $300,347.69 The purported property address is: 222 W 10TH STREET ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 066-188-006-2 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein.

If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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 CitiMortgage, Inc. 6400 Las Colinas Blvd MS- CC3-53 Foreclosure Irving TX 75039 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 #: CA-11-425447-LL Order #: 734183 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LISA A AMASA AND JIMMIE L AMASA, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded: 10/27/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0345656 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 1/2011 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: $408,615.82 The purported property address is: 4909 PINEHAVEN WAY ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor’s Parcel No. 055- 270038 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: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 11-00179-US-CA YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED11/19/- 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: JUAN RIOS AND IMELDA RIOS, HUSBAND AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 11/21/- 2008 as Instrument No. 20080253942-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 07/01/2011 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $336,882.37 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2101 TRUMAN LANE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 041-290-016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b} declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5. Regarding the property that is the subject of this Notice of Sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code Section 2923.53 (k) (3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this Notice of Sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 06/09/2011 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 7720 N. 16th Street, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85020 phone 602-264-6101 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www. ndscorp.com/sales Nichole Alford, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVE ASAP# 4009958 06/10/2011, 06/17/2011, 06/24/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, 2011

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 $556,875.91 (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: 06/19/2011 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 3075 Prospect Park Dr., Ste 100 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 9166360114 John Catching Authorized Signature SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 ASAP# 4023813 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011, 07/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011

Subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to California Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 06/20/2011 NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION 7720 N. 16th Street, Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85020 phone 602-264-6101 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Nichole Alford, TRUSTEE SALES REPRESENTATIVEASAP# 4019628 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011, 07/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2010-05234 Loan No.: 71931158 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/9/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: LEE MARTIN AND AMBER MARTIN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 11/15/- 2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0441699-00 in book -, page - and rerecorded on - as - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 7/12/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $357,132.06 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5001 Montevino Way, Oakley, California 94561-0000 A.P.N.: 037-470-047-4 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale Specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements.

Date: 6/10/- 2011 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee c/o 18377 Beach Blvd., Suite 210 Huntington Beach, California 92648 Automated Sale Information Line: (714) 730-2727 www.lpsasap.com For Non- Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 960-8299 Robin Pape, Trustee Sale Assistant ASAP# 4020096 06/17/2011, 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 2011

encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: THE LAND REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CITY OF OAKLEY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL ONE: LOT 1, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8843, FILED MARCH 27, 2006, IN MAP BOOK 489, PAGE 37, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL TWO: A RIGHT OF WAY (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS, FOR WATER, GAS, OIL AND SEWER PIPE LINES, AND FOR TELEPHONE, TELEVISION SERVICE, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER LINES, TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY POLES OR CONDUITS, AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE DESCRIBED OVER THAT PORTION OF PARCEL D (4 PARCEL MAPS 4 & 5) AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM JAMES S. WARREN, ET UX, TO CARL CROSS, ET UX, DATED MAY 22, 1968, RECORDED JUNE 11, 1968, IN BOOK 5643 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 631, SERIES NO. 48174. PARCEL THREE: A RIGHT OF WAY (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE), CREATED IN THE DEED FROM PAUL TIGNER, ET AL, RECORDED AUGUST 2, 1976, IN BOOK 7961, PAGE 290, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE BEING A STRIP OF LAND 10 FEET IN WIDTH, THE SOUTHERN LINE OF WHICH IS THE ENTIRE SOUTHERN LINE OF PARCEL A, PARCEL MAP FILED JUNE 11, 1968, IN BOOK 4 OF PARCEL MAPS, PAGES 4 AND 5, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. RESERVING THEREFROM: ALL MINERALS, AND ANY REMAINING INTEREST IN AND TO ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, SITUATED OR LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN LYING MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND CHEMICAL GAS LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LANDS OR UPON ANY PORTION THEREOF WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF. ALSO RESERVING THEREFROM: GRANTOR RESERVES UNTO ITSELF, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, ALL THE SUBSURFACE WATER NOW OR HEREAFTER FOUND, LOCATED IN ALL OR ANY PART OF THE LAND ABOVE DESCRIBED, LYING BELOW THE SURFACE THEREOF, EXPRESSLY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR SUCH WATER WITHOUT RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOVERING SUCH WATER. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $471,065.85 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 4979 BELDIN LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 041-340-007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting.

DATE: 06-09-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee RIKKI JACOBS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2- 4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800- 892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap. com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4004717 06/10/2011, 06/- 17/2011, 06/24/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, 2011

records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: Celerino Macedo, a Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property, as Trustor, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of the IndyMac INDX Mortgage Trust 2007-AR9, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-AR9 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated April 1, 2007, 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, ail 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: 262 HORIZON COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $336,546.88 (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: 5/24/11 BY: 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# 4018484 06/17/2011, 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 2011

APN Number: 037-390- 064 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting.

DATE: 06-20-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee RIKKI JACOBS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2- 4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800- 892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap. com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com ASAP# 4015741 06/24/2011, 07/- 01/2011, 07/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011

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 #0003990 6/17/2011 6/24/2011 7/1/2011 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-429114-AB Order #: 5166573 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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): WILLIAM REYES, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 11/- 3/2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0354031-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/8/2011 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: $306,972.58 The purported property address is: 1898 TERESA LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 037-132-023-5 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to 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 aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded to exercise the note holders 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 #0003953 6/17/2011 6/24/2011 7/1/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 11008355 Loan No. 0153384888 Title Order No. 110129360CABFI APN 0412800211 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 17, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 14, 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 July 25, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006023357300 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA, executed by: RONNA LYN BLOMSETH, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, 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: 10 CONNIE COURT, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 11-00511-US-CAYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED12/11/- 2001. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: MICHAEL SAXBY AND KAY LUK-SAXBY, HUSBAND AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: NATIONAL DEFAULT SERVICING CORPORATION Recorded 12/14/2001 as Instrument No. 2001-0386590-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 07/15/2011 at 10:00 A.M. Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (Corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $225,100.98 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 501 MALICOAT AVENUE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 033350-039-5 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b} declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5. Regarding the property that is the subject of this Notice of Sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in California Civil Code Section 2923.53 (k) (3) declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this Notice of Sale is recorded. The timeframe for giving a Notice of Sale specified in

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 248800CA Loan No. 1277741370 Title Order No. 757791 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10-21-2008. 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 07-01- 2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10-24-2008, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20080235574-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: RODRIGO MISA, YOLANDA MISA, HUSBAND & WIFE, as Trustor, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 11-516932 INC Title Order No. 110012957- CA-BFI APN 035263-037-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/07/- 07.

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 07/07/- 11 at 10:00 a.m., Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/15/07 in Instrument No. 2007-0046516-00 of official

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 249062CA Loan No. 0705994473 Title Order No. 766637 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12-06-2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07-15- 2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12-16-2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-048325400, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: TIMOTHY WALTERS AND TONYA DYSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: LOT 64, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 7330, FILED OCTOBER 22, 1990, MAP BOOK 353, PAGE 1, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS AND MINERAL RIGHTS BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM LENORA PERES AND JOSEPH PERES TO M.Y. ASSOCIATES INC., DOING BUSINESS AS Y.M. ASSOCIATES RECORDED MARCH 16, 1990, BOOK 15724, PAGE 411, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $420,822.09 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 2339 WINDSOR LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-412165-LL Order #: 672463 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/22/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MARTIN RAMOS AND ROSA RAMOS, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 6/1/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0159754-00 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/8/2011 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: $393,424.87 The purported property address is: 2801 CAROB STREET ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 051-346008 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: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded to exercise the note holders 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003472- 00 The name of the business (es): Tell’em Cam Consulting Located at: 901 Almaden Circle In: Oakley, CA, 94561, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cameron Colby Robinson 901 Almaden Circle, Oakley, CA, 94561. This business is conducted by: an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Cameron Robinson This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/13/11 By P. Cornelius, Deputy Expires 5/- 13/16 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2011

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20110015001605 Title Order No.: 110126637 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/22/- 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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/29/- 2006 as Instrument No. 20060205779-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: CARLA YVETTE GOLLNICK, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/- CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 07/07/- 2011 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4870 DAWSON DR, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-451-020-8 FKA 035-451-020 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $305,032.75. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 06/13/- 2011 ASAP# 4012143 06/17/- 2011, 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 2011

clares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52.

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

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OF SAID LOT 6, DISTANT THEREON SOUTH 89∫ 18’ WEST, 125 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF COMMENCEMENT SOUTH 89∫ 18’ WEST, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 149 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE SOUTH 0∫ 32’ EAST, ALONG SAID WEST LINE 75 FEET TO THE ACTUAL POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING SOUTH 0’c2’b0 32’ EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 60 FEET: THENCE NORTH 89∫ 18’ EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 149 FEET TO A LINE DRAWN SOUTH 0∫ 32’ EAST FROM THE POINT COMMENCEMENT; THENCE NORTH 0∫ 32’ WEST, 60 FEET TO A LINE DRAWN EASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6 FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 89∫ 18’ WEST, 149 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING FROM PARCEL TWO: 1- ‘’ALL OIL GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERALS NOW OR HEREAFTER SITUATE THEREIN AND THEREUNDER’’, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, RECORDED MAY 11, 1939, BOOK 503, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 272. 2- ‘’FIFTEEN FEET ON THE EAST SIDE TO BE USED FOR ROAD PURPOSES’’ EXCEPTED IN THE DEED FROM O. C. APPLEGATE, ET UX, RECORDED AUGUST 29, 1951, BOOK 1814, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 165. PARCEL THREE A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF WAY FOR ACCESS OVER A PORTION OF LOT 6, MAP OF CALIHOMA SUBDIVISION, FILED FEBRUARY 9, 1942, MAP BOOK 26, PAGE 865, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, BEING A STRIP OF LAND 30 FEET IN WIDTH THE CENTER LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF COMMENCEMENT SOUTH 89∫ 18’ WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 125 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0∫ 32’ EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 30 FEET TO THE ACTUAL POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED CENTER LINE; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, SOUTH 0∫ 32’ EAST, PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 280 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF HILL AVENUE, AS DESIGNATED ON SAID MAP. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $398,089.73 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 31 APPLEGATE LANE OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 033-053- 057-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 06-23-2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee FRED RESTREPO, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2- 4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800- 892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting. com ASAP# 4022485 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011, 07/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011

designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest Theron, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee- s Sale is estimated to be $325,089.83 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary- s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier- s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee- s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder- s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATE: June 7, 2011 TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA0500007811-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Ernie Aguilar, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.lpsasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-259-7850 TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# FNMA4017246 06/17/2011, 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish date: June 17, 24, July 1, 2011

recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 4018903 06/17/2011, 06/24/2011, 07/01/- 2011 Oakley Press No. 02-1273 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 2011

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): JAMIE MARTINEZ AND LAURA MARTINEZ , HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 9/14/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0290389-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 11/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $461,626.47 The purported property address is: 1175 LAKE PARK DRIVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 032-390-011-8 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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. 2780 Lake Vista Drive Lewisville TX 75067 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 .

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap. com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED

BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 4016866 06/- 17/2011, 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 2011

timated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $232,337.54. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730- 2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 06/09/- 2011 ASAP# 4010104 06/17/- 2011, 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0022705 Title Order No. 110018387 Investor/Insurer No. 0 APN No. 035-600-038-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/20/- 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DAVID FERREIRA, AND ANNA FERREIRA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/20/2005 and recorded 04/26/- 05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0145643-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/15/2011 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: 200 SPINDRIFT CT, OAKLEY, CA, 945612251. 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 $357,698.10. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 06/- 24/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4015420 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011, 07/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 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: May 24, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: Edward Valle The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 6611Brentwood Blvd Brentwood, CA 94513-2173 Type of license(s) Applied for: 47 endash OnSale General Eating Place Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Date(s): June 17, 24, July 1, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-429585-LL Order #: 752316 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/16/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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): CHARLA BENNETT, A MARRIED PERSON Recorded: 6/- 24/2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0230799-00 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/15/2011 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: $250,721.92 The purported property address is: 1205 D STREET ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No. 067- 091-021 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, 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, de-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 747337CA Loan No. 0755856952 Title Order No. 110119761CA-MAI 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07-15- 2011 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11-28-2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 20060378630-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: FELIPE REYNOSO, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, WMC MORTGAGE CORP., IT’S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.

Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: PARCEL ONE PORTION OF LOT 6, MAP OF CALIHOMA SUBDIVISION FILED.FEBRUARY 9, 1942, MAP BOOK 26, PAGE 865, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, DISTANT THEREON SOUTH 89∫ 18’ WEST, 125 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING SOUTH 89∫ 18’ WEST, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 149 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 6; THENCE SOUTH 0∫ 32’ EAST, ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89∫ 18’ EAST; PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 149 FEET TO A LINE DRAWN SOUTH 0∫ 32’ EAST FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 0∫ 32’ WEST, 75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING FROM PARCEL ONE: 1- ‘’ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERALS NOW OR AT ANY TIME HEREAFTER SITUATE THEREIN AND THEREUNDER’’, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, RECORDED MAY 11, 1939, BOOK 503, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 272. 2- ‘’30 FEET ON THE NORTHSIDE TO BE USED FOR ROAD PURPOSES’’ EXCEPTED IN THE: DEED FROM OLON C. APPLEGATE, ET UX, ‘RECORDED FEBRUARY 26,1954, BOOK 2275, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 494. PARCEL TWO PORTION OF LOT 6, MAP OF CALIHOMA SUBDIVISION, FILED FEBRUARY 9, 1942, MAP BOOK 26, PAGE 865, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING ON THE NORTH LINE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. CA05000078- 11-1 APN 037-341-003-4 Title Order No. 53000771 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED January 31, 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 July 12, 2011, at 10:00 AM, at the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA, MTC FINANCIAL INC. dba TRUSTEE CORPS, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on February 7, 2008, as Instrument No. 2008-0025739-00, of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, CA, executed by CHRISTOPHER WEATHERBY AND JAMIE WEATHERBY, as Trustor(s), in favor of INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK 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: 233 MERLOT LANE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-343521-RT Order #: 100095951-CA-DCI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/16/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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): SCOTT R GRAY , A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 5/23/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0182855-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 11/2011 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $226,272.62 The purported property address is: 483 VINEWOOD DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 035- 523-008 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 Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. 3815 S.W. Temple Salt Lake City UT 84115-4412 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0106753 Title Order No. 09-8304214 Investor/Insurer No. 114102751 APN No. 037-480- 063-9-01 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SALVADOR TAPIA, AND CELSA TAPIA, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 05/10/2006 and recorded 05/26/06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0167169-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/15/2011 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: r46 PUFFIN CIR, OAKLEY, CA, 945611620. 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 $549,543.80. 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 a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/- 23/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4023048 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011, 07/08/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-10-409690-RM Order #: 100744289-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. :20110015001619 Title Order No.: 110126970 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/13/- 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/24/- 2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0212226-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MICHAEL J WEBER, TRUSTEE OF THE MICHAEL J WEBER LIVING TRUST, DATED AUGUST 17, 2006, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 07/07/2011 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1600 WILDCAT WAY, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-453-030-5 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable es-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003781- 00 The name of the business (es): CAL Energywyze Pool & Spa Located at: 1506 A Street In: Antioch, CA, 94509, Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Santor Group LLC 1506 A Street, Antioch, CA, 94509. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Verna R Sanz President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/27/11 By Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires 5/27/16 Antioch Press No. 06- 1617 Publish dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2011

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In memory of Megan McDonough

Arrival akley residents Nicholas and Jessica Hicks are proud to announce the birth of their beautiful baby boy, Kevin Chase Hicks, born on April 28, 2011 at 2:39 a.m. He weighed in at 8 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 21 inches.

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Heeeeeey Megan, Two years ago you left us and not a moment goes by that we don’t miss your pretty, smiling face.

We love and miss you dearly, Dad, Mom and Caleb

Achievements in Education

Engaged

Proud of Ph.D.

r. and Mrs. Wayne Schilling of Brentwood are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Rachel Marie to Joshua Van Buskirk, son of Ken and Calla Van Buskirk of Clayton.

Rachel is a graduate of California State University East Bay and currently works as a content writer for LuxDelux. Joshua is a graduate of San Francisco State University and currently works as a portfolio manager with ATEL Capital Group.

The couple’s wedding is planned for Oct. 1 of this year.

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Soaring above the rest Troop 298 of Oakley is proud to announce that Jerald Hansen earned the Rank of Eagle on April 28, 2011. For his project, Jerald led more than 315 volunteer hours in paving an unused area of the garden at Knightsen Elementary School. Additionally, he built a compost bin and shed for the students to use.

Jerry has just finished his sophomore year at Liberty High School. In addition to his 10-plus years in scouting, he plays varsity tennis, is an honor student and is active in outdoor pursuits such as backpacking, camping and hiking. He also works as a summer camp counselor at Camp Wolfeboro in the high Sierra. After high school, Jerald plans to earn a degree in engineering.

Please join Troop 298 and Jerald’s family in congratulating him on his achievement.

Congratulations to Arthur Laganowsky of Discovery Bay, who received his doctorate in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of California Los Angeles. Your hard work and dedication has made us so proud.

You are our shining star.

Love, Parents Arthur and Vicki Laganowsky, brother Michael, family and friends.

He did it!

Ian Jones completed 13 years of school without a day of absence or tardiness and was singled out by Principal Eric Faulkner at Freedom High School’s recent commencement ceremony. Ian’s parents are proud of his accomplishments.

When asked about his accomplishment, Ian said, “It was easy. I like school and my mom helped a lot, too.” Ian’s goal is to pursue a career with Pixar in music production. He will attend Los Medanos College and Ex’pressions College for Digital Arts.

Congrads Congraduation, Karissa! You made it! You have become a special person. The world is open to you to accomplish anything you want in life, and we are sure you will succeed. We wish you the best of the best.

Love, Grandma Nan and Grandpa

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0011404 Title Order No. 110104398 Investor/Insurer No. 104345721 APN No. 034-290- 050-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/15/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by STAN FINNEY, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 08/15/- 2005 and recorded 08/23/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0317680-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/- 12/2011 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: 3881 CLOVERBROOK 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 $454,569.70. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

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

in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

DATED: 06/- 15/2011 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# 4006348 06/17/2011, 06/24/2011, 07/01/2011 Oakley Press No. 03- 0477 Publish dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 2011

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): TODD THOMAS AND JOAN THOMAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 5/6/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0161525-00 in book xxx , page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/19/2011 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: $278,004.27 The purported property address is: 351 MAUDE COURT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No. 035-600- 081-0 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 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: 1800-280-2832 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 #0005728 6/17/2011 6/24/2011 7/1/2011 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 2011

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Niki Hue Tran SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Niki Hue Tran FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N11-0917 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Niki Hue Tran filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Niki Hue Tran to Proposed Name: Niki Tran Nguyen 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: 8/2/11 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: 6/6/11 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2011

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-11-419773-AB Order #: 5017675 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/2/2005. 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

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CALENDAR Events Friday, June 24 ‘Annie’ Kinsella Theater Group performs “Annie” tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the Allan E. Jones Performing Arts Center at Liberty High School, 850 Second St. in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-513-3863, 925-516-9009 or visit www.brentwoodteentheater.com/ broadway_under_the_stars.

Open Mic Interested in performing via the spoken word or an acoustic instrument? Join Barnes & Nobel Open Mic at 8 p.m. in the store’s entertainment department, 5709 Lone Tree Way in Antioch.

Performers should show up early to sign up to perform. For more information, call 925-978-1031.

Saturday, June 25 Relay For Life The Antioch/Pittsburg Relay For Life – the community’s annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society – begins at 10 a.m. at Los Medanos College, 2700 E. Leland Road in Pittsburg. Festivities continue through Sunday, June 26. For more information, visit www. relayforlife.org/antiochca.

Family Fun Day Family Fun Day at Sunset Plaza, 7760 Brentwood Blvd., includes live music, a petting zoo, dancing, raffles, bounce houses, face painting and carnival games. The event runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fun Run East County Veterans hosts a Fun Run at 10 a.m. beginning at East County Veterans Rec Center, 520 Garcia Ave. in Pittsburg, and ending at Mike’s Beef ’N’ Brew, 2085 Main St. in Oakley. All vehicles are welcome. Participation fee is $20.

For more information, call 925-698-5041 or visit www.eastcountyveterans.org.

Fun in the Sun The Friends of Oakley hosts a Fun in the Sun fundraiser from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at O’Hara Park.

The event includes a car show, barbecue, kids’ festival, raffles and music. Tickets are $10 or three for $25. For more information, call 925625-5745 or visit www.friendsofoakley.com.

Foot Care Extravaganza Sutter Delta Podiatrist Wen Choi discusses the latest advances in foot-care treatment at a presentation from noon-1 p.m. at Diamond Hills Spa, 1510 Neroly Road in Oakley. Registration is required. For details, call 925-779-3608 or e-mail lombaa2@sutterhealth.org.

Loan Modification Clinic The Housing Equity Preservation Alliance hosts a free loan modification clinic from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Black Diamond Middle School, 4730 Sterling Hills Drive in Antioch. Learn the basics of the foreclosure process and foreclosure avoidance.

For more information, call 925-779-6138.

Celebration of Art 2011 The Antioch Arts and Cultural Foundation and the Antioch Historical Society hosts the Celebration of Art 2011 exhibit through July 16 at the Antioch Historical Society Museum, 1500 W. Fourth St. An artists’ reception is held today from 2-4 p.m.

Admission is free. For more information, call 925325-9897 or e-mail diane@art4antioch.org.

Western Barbecue and Dance Bethel Island Lions Club hosts a Western Barbecue and Dance at 5 p.m. in Scouts Hall, Old Ranch Road in Bethel Island. Dinner is served at 7 and the Natural Blend Band takes the stage at 8. Tickets are $20. For more information, call 925-625-4356 or 925-625-8163.

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Evaline Webb Exhibit The Lynn House Gallery, 809 W. First St. in Antioch, presents The Evaline Webb Exhibit from 1-4 p.m. Webb is known for her distinctive style and ability to capture local scenery. For more information, call 925-325-9897 or e-mail diane@art4antioch.org.

E-Waste Collection Agape International Ministries Foundation hosts a free e-waste collection event from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Marsh Elementary School parking lot, 2304 G St. in Antioch. Accepted items include televisions, computers, radios, printers, microwave ovens, cell phones and batteries. For more information, call 925-709-4424.

Paddle for Fame At Paddle for Fame, held at the Discovery Bay Yacht Harbor, Discovery Bay attempts to break the world record for Largest Man/PaddlePowered Boat Raft-Up/Flotilla. If you can paddle it, it counts. The event features vendors, a business expo and free concert. For more details, visit www.paddleforfame.com.

Homebuyer Seminar The Bay Area Homebuyer Agency hosts a free homebuyer seminar from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Antioch City Hall, 200 H St. The seminar covers home loans, finances and working with real estate professionals. Reservations are required.

For more information, call 888-572-1222, ext.

125 or visit www.myhomegateway.com and select seminar registration.

Peace Party in the Park Join Stop Violence in Antioch for a Peace Party in the Park event at Contra Loma Estates Park on Mahogany Street from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 925-978-4839.

Sunday, June 26 East Bay Idol The Byron Delta Lions Club presents East Bay Idol from 4-9 p.m. at DeLuna Ranch, 7540 Balfour Road in Brentwood. The $25 admission includes dinner, dancing and a live performance by the PhD’s. For tickets or more information, call 925-513-8149 or 925-980-6696.

Get Real Behind the Wheel A free On-Track Safe Teen Driving event is held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Altamont Motorsports Park, 17001 Midway Road in Tracy. Drivers (14-18) must be accompanied by an adult (proof of age is required). For more information, call 209-6016523 or e-mail letsdrivesafe@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, June 28 Story Time Stop by Little Miss Everything, 220 Oak St. in Brentwood, for storytime at 11:15 a.m.

Admission is free; everyone is welcome. For more information, call 925-513-4700.

Wednesday, June 29 Power Selling on eBay Certified eBay education specialist Shari Smith visits the Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St., from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for a free seminar on starting or expanding an eBay business or opening an eBay store. A half-hour lunch break is included. Registration required. For more information, call 925-757-9224.

Sign-ups Boot Camp Army Cadets of California hosts a military-style boot camp for boys and girls 12-19 from July 15-30 at the Army National Guard Armory in Pittsburg. Tuition is $450 if you sign up

before June 30; $475 after June 30. For more information, call 925-470-5525 or visit www. thearmycadets.org.

Ongoing Events

Tri Delta Pirates Baseball Club

Oakley Cub Scouts

Tri Delta Pirates Baseball holds tryouts for its 14U fall team July 15 from 5-7 p.m. at Cypress Community Park, 4001 Frank Hengel Way in Oakley. Players who will turn 14 prior to April 30, 2012 are eligible. For more information, call 925-234-0435 or 925-759-5706 or e-mail trideltapirates@gmail.com.

Boys 6-11 (grades 1-5) are welcome to join Pack 152, which meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Vintage Parkway Elementary School, 1000 Vintage Parkway in Oakley. For more information, e-mail beede63@aol.com or visit www.oakleycubscoutspack152.clubspaces.com.

Deer Valley Co-Ed Volleyball Camp

Oakley-Delta Lions

Deer Valley High School hosts a volleyball camp Aug. 8-12 for students in grades six and up. All ability levels are welcome; times and tuition vary. For more information, visit www. deervalleysports.com and click on links/forums or e-mail loupanzella@antioch.k12.ca.us.

Biddy Indoor Soccer Biddy Indoor Soccer, for children 3-5, teaches kids social skills and the fundamentals of soccer in a fun, family-oriented environment. Class is held Saturdays, July 9-Aug. 27 from 8-11 a.m. at Bristow Middle School in Brentwood.

Registration required by July 1. Visit www. ci.brentwood.ca.us and select the Park and Recreation link.

Antioch Youth Football and Cheer Players 5-14 can register for the 2011 Football and Cheer Season on Wednesday, June 29 from 7-9 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza, 3001 Delta Fair Blvd. in Antioch. The fee is $45. There are no cheer tryouts.

British Soccer Camp Delta Youth Soccer League and Challenger Sports host the camp from July 11-15 at Antioch Youth Sports. Registration is $66 for kids 3-4; $78 for age 5; $105 per half day for kids 6-16; $145 per full day for 8-16. For more information, call 866-528-9688 or visit www. challengersports.com.

Senior Trip Brentwood Senior Citizens Club takes a trip to the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton on Thursday, June 30 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The deadline to purchase tickets is June 28. For more information, call 925-516-5380.

ECYFL Football Visit www.ecyflions.com and look for the registration form under the 2011 Registration tab. Walk-in registration is held July 10 and 24 from 3-5 p.m. at The Game Sports Pub ’N Pizza, 235 Oak St. in Brentwood. The season begins Aug. 1, so sign up now.

Flag Football

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

MOPS of Golden Hills All mothers of preschoolers up to age 6 are invited to meet new girlfriends at MOPS, which meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 9:30-11 a.m. at Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St. in Brentwood. Childcare is available.

Call 925-634-1415, ext. 1132 for information.

Operation Creekside Packing Operation Creekside meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 390 West Country Club Drive, Unit C to assemble care packages for our troops. For more information, call 925-260-5423 or e-mail info@ operationcreekside.org.

Senior Luncheon Brentwood Senior Citizen’s Club, Inc. offers a senior luncheon and bingo the last Wednesday and second Friday of the month at the Brentwood Senior Center. Admission is $2; reservations are required by noon the day before. Call 925-634-5040 for reservations.

Bunco at the Museum Stop by the Antioch Historical Society Museum, 1500 W. Fourth St., for an evening of bunco and fun. Games are held the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. The $15 fee includes buyins, cash prizes and refreshments. For more information, call 925-420-5775 or 925-989-4110.

MOMS Club of Antioch Meet other stay-at-home mothers through MOMS Club of Antioch. For more information, e-mail antiochmoms@hotmail.com or call 925216-4656.

Oakley Library Storytime Storytime sessions for babies, toddler and preschoolers run through Aug. 10 at the Oakley Library, 1050 Neroly Road (at Freedom High School). No registration is required. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

Diablo Football holds sign-ups for its summer/ fall flag football league. Players 4-15 are welcome to join. Diablo flag football teams play a 10-game season. Visit www.diablofootball. com to register. For more information, call 925625-2222.

MOMS Club of Oakley

Delta Pirates Baseball

Contra Costa Health Services Mobile HIV services clinic will be in the Salvation Army parking lot, 20 W. 10th St. in Antioch, on Wednesdays from 2-3:30 p.m. For information, call 925-313-6771 or visit www.cchealth.org.

The Tri Delta Pirates Baseball Club holds tryouts for its 12U fall baseball team on July 11 from 5-7 p.m. at Cypress Community Park, 4001 Frank Hengel Way in Oakley. Players must turn 12 prior to April 30, 2012. For more information, call 925-234-0435, 925-759-5706 or e-mail trideltapirates@gmail.com.

Kidz Love Soccer Eight-week classes in five age divisions designed for 2-10-year-olds are offered Saturdays beginning June 25 at Apple Hill Park in Brentwood. The fee is $90.10 for Brentwood residents; $99.10 for non-residents. To register, call 925-516-5444.

Meet other stay-at-home mothers through MOMS Club of Oakley. For more information, email oakleymoms@hotmail.com.

HIV Counseling and Testing

Senior Bingo Play bingo Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. in the Antioch Senior Center, 415 W. Second St. Call 925-778-1158 for more information.

Brentwood Rotary Come join the oldest and largest service club in the world. Brentwood Rotary meets Mondays at noon at Nines Restaurant, 100 Summerset Drive. For more information, visit www. brentwoodcarotary.org.

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