www.montereycountyweekly.com FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 6, 2024 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 33 ARIES (March 21-April 19): In my astrological estimation, the coming weeks will be an ideal time for you to declare amnesty, negotiate truces, and shed long-simmering resentments. Other recommended activities: Find ways to joke about embarrassing memories, break a bad habit just because it’s fun to do so, and throw away outdated stuff you no longer need. Just do the best you can as you carry out these challenging assignments; you don’t have to be perfect. For inspiration, read these wise words from poet David Whyte: “When you forgive others, they may not notice, but you will heal. Forgiveness is not something we do for others; it is a gift to ourselves.” TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Many of you Tauruses have a robust capacity for doing diligent, effective work. Many of you also have a robust capacity for pursuing sensual delights and cultivating healing beauty. When your mental health is functioning at peak levels, these two drives to enjoy life are complementary; they don’t get in each other’s way. If you ever fall out of your healthy rhythm, these two drives may conflict. My wish for you in the coming months is that they will be in synergistic harmony, humming along with grace. That’s also my prediction: I foresee you will do just that. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Many people choose wealthy entertainers and celebrity athletes for their heroes. It doesn’t bother me if they do. Why should it? But the superstars who provoke my adoration are more likely to be artists and activists. Author Rebecca Solnit is one. Potawatomi biologist and author Robin Wall Kimmerer. The four musicians in the Ukrainian band DahkaBrakha. Poet Rita Dove and novelist Haruki Murakami. What about you, Gemini? Who are the heroes who move you and shake you in all the best ways? Now is a time to be extra proactive in learning from your heroes—and rounding up new heroes to be influenced by. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your homework assignment is to work on coordinating two issues that are key to your life’s purpose. The first of these issues is your fervent longing to make your distinctive mark on this crazy, chaotic world. The second issue is your need to cultivate sweet privacy and protective self-care. These themes may sometimes seem to be opposed. But with even just a little ingenious effort, you can get them to weave together beautifully. Now is a good time to cultivate this healing magic. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you don’t recognize the face in the mirror right now, that’s a good thing. If you feel unfamiliar feelings rising up in you or find yourself entertaining unusual longings, those are also good things. The voice of reason may say you should be worried about such phenomena. But as the voice of mischievous sagacity, I urge you to be curious and receptive. You are being invited to explore fertile possibilities that have previously been unavailable or off-limits. Fate is offering you the chance to discover more about your future potentials. At least for now, power can come from being unpredictable and investigating taboos. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I invite you to study the fine art of sacred intimacy in the coming weeks. Life’s rhythms will redound in your favor as you enjoy playing tenderly and freely with the special people you care for. To aid you in your efforts, here are three questions to ponder. 1. What aspects of togetherness might flourish if you approach them with less solemnity and more fun? 2. Could you give more of yourself to your relationships in ways that are purely enjoyable, not done mostly out of duty? 3. Would you be willing to explore the possibility that the two of you could educate and ripen each other’s dark sides? LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Creativity teacher Roger von Oech tells how bandleader Count Basie asked a club owner to fix his piano. It was always out of tune. A few weeks later, the owner called Basie to say everything was good. But when Basie arrived to play, the piano still had sour notes. “I thought you said you fixed it!” Basie complained. The owner said, “I did. I painted it.” The moral of the story for the rest of us, concludes von Oech, is that we’ve got to solve the right problems. I want you Libras to do that in the coming weeks. Make sure you identify what really needs changing, not some distracting minor glitch. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Most of us have received an inadequate or downright poor education about love and intimate togetherness. Given how much misinformation and trivializing propaganda we have absorbed, it’s amazing any of us have figured out how to create healthy, vigorous relationships. The good news is that you are cruising through a sustained phase of your astrological cycle when you’re far more likely than usual to acquire vibrant teachings about this essential part of your life. I urge you to draw up a plan for how to take maximum advantage of the cosmic opportunity. For inspiration, here’s poet Rainer Maria Rilke: “For one human being to love another human being: that is perhaps the most difficult task entrusted to us, the ultimate task, the final test and proof, the work for which all other work is merely preparation.” (Translation by Stephen Mitchell.) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The myths and legends of many cultures postulate the existence of spirits who are mischievous but not malevolent. They play harmless pranks. Their main purpose may be to remind us that another world, a less material realm, overlaps with ours. They nudge us out of our staid rhythms, mystifying us with freaky phenomena that suggest reality is not as solid and predictable as we might imagine. I suspect you may soon have encounters with some of these characters: friendly poltergeists, fairies, ghosts, sprites, or elves. My sense is that they will bring you odd but genuine blessings. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Some studies suggest that less than half of us have best friends. Men are even less likely to have beloved buddies than the other genders do. If you are one of these people, the coming weeks and months will be an excellent time to remedy the deficiency. Your ability to attract and bond with interesting allies will be higher than usual. If you do have best friends, I suggest you intensify your appreciation for and devotion to them. But you’ve got to remember that relationships like these require deep thought, hard work, and honest expressions of feelings! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Among all the zodiac signs, you Aquarians are among the best at enjoying a bird’s-eye perspective on the world. Soaring high above the mad chatter and clatter is your birthright and specialty. However, I now suspect you are overdue to spend some quality time here on the ground level. At least temporarily, I advise you to trade the bird’s-eye view for a worm’s-eye view. Don’t fret. It’s only for a short time. You’ll be aloft again soon. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In old Hawaii, the people loved their deities but also demanded productive results. If a god stopped providing worshipers with what they wanted, they might dismiss him and adopt a replacement. I love that! Are your divine helpers doing a good job? Are they supplying you with steady streams of inspiration, love, and fulfillment? If not, fire them and scout around for substitutes. If they are performing well, pour out your soul in gratitude. FREEWILLASTROLOGY In addition to this column, Rob Brezsny offers EXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES and DAILY TEXT MESSAGE HOROSCOPES. To buy access, go to www.RealAstrology.com. Audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700. By Rob Brezsny • February 29-March 6, 2024 classifieds Legal Notices LEGALS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20240371. The following person is doing business as MIRACAL BREAD at 20 New Hampshire Cir, Salinas, CA 93905. Huy Q. Vu, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Feb. 21, 2024. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb. 21, 2022. Signed Huy Vu. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: Feb. 29, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20240382. The following person is doing business as BELLADANIDESIGNS at 324 Prescott Ln Apt #1, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Karina Sadith Turcios Paredes, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Feb. 22, 2024. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb. 22, 2024. Signed Karina Turcios Paredes. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: Feb. 29, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20240383. The following person is doing business as AURA INN at 1300 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA 939403. JTS Super8, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Feb. 22, 2024. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Feb. 22, 2024. Signed Mitesh Patel, President. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: Feb. 29, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20240198. The following person is doing business as MONARCH HOME SERVICES at 485 Victor Way, Salinas, CA 93907. Hanover Operations LLC, 301 Espee St Suite B, Bakersfield, CA 93301. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Jan. 29, 2024. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec. 01, 2023. Signed Mark Devries, President. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: Feb. 29, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20240362. The following person is doing business as SALINAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE at 505 Broadway, Seaside, CA 93955. James Arthur Vossen, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Feb. 20, 2024. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed James Arthur Vossen. This business is conducted by an individual. CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024, at 6:00 pm 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA PACIFIC GROVE MEETINGS ARE CONDUCTED IN PERSON AT CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER AND VIRTUALLY. PLEASE NOTE THE MEETING WILL PROCEED AS NORMAL EVEN IF THERE ARE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES ACCESSING ZOOM. THE CITY WILL DO ITS BEST TO RESOLVE ANY TECHNICAL ISSUES AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. THE VIRTUAL MEETING IS COMPLIANT WITH THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDERS ALLOWING FOR A DEVIATION OF TELECONFERENCE RULES REQUIRED BY THE BROWN ACT. More information and access to the Planning Commission meeting can be accessed via the City’s website: www.cityofpacificgrove.org/our_city/boards_commissions_committees/ planning_commission/index.php The City of Pacific Grove Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pacific Grove City Hall Council Chambers, 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 to consider the following: Address: 420 La Calle Corte, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (APN 007‑072‑024) Application #: Architectural Permit (AP), Coastal Development Permit (CDP), Use Permit (UP), and Variance (VAR) 22‑0158. Application Filing Date: May 23, 2022 Description: Rehabilitation of a historic, two‑story tea house by removing non‑historic additions. Construction of a new two‑story, 2,195 sq. ft. residence connected to the tea house. Demolish detached carport and construction of a new detached garage in the same footprint. Zone District/General Plan Designation: Residential Single‑Family (R‑1‑B‑4) / Low Density Residential Coastal Zone: Yes CEQA Status: Initial Study prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15074. Applicant/Owner: Hunter Eldridge & Hodge/Keare Family Trust, owners Staff Reference: Garrett McCown, Assistant Planner | gmccown@cityofpacificgrove.org 831.648.3185 Notice Dated: February 29, 2024 If you have any questions about this item, please call the staff contact listed above at the Community and Economic Development Department (831) 648‑3183. Please note that Section 65009(b)(2) of the California Government Code provides that legal challenges to the City’s action on this project may be limited to only those issues raised in testimony during the public hearing process. The City of Pacific Grove does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. The Pacific Grove Civic Center is an accessible facility. A limited number of devices are available to assist those who are hearing impaired. If you would like to use one of these devices, please contact the Community Development Department at (831) 648‑3190. Notice of Intention to Circulate Initiative Petition Notice is hereby given by the persons whose names appear hereon of their intention to circulate a petition within the Monterey County Regional Fire District (“MCRFD”) for the purpose of qualifying for the ballot an initiative measure entitled “Save Monterey County Jobs.” A statement of the reasons of the proposed action as contemplated in the petition is as follows: As reported in numerous national media outlets, California’s cannabis industry is being strangled by costly regulations and high taxes which are driving many legitimate businesses to the brink of insolvency and empowering a surging black market. In 2018, through Measure H, the governing board of the Monterey County Regional Fire District imposed one such tax – an onerous annual special tax on commercial cannabis business activity, including cultivation, processing, manufacturing, transporting, distrib‑ uting, packaging, delivering, and selling. The expectations of raising high levels of tax revenue from cannabis businesses has proven unrealistic and unsustainable. Monterey County has drastically lowered its initial annual tax for greenhouse cultivation. The State has also eliminated its cultivation tax. Yet the MCRFD’s onerous special tax remains in place. Cannabis businesses already help fund the District by paying substantial property taxes, which have increased because of improvements required to run these agricultural operations. This tax is unfair, unnecessary, burdensome, inflexible, and driving otherwise viable cannabis enterprises out of business. It should be repealed in its entirety, as proposed in this initiative petition, to keep these jobs and businesses viable. Dated this 26th day of February, 2024
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