www.montereycountyweekly.com MAY 2-8, 2024 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 47 classifieds Legal Notices petition will be held on June 12, 2024 at 9:00am in Dept 13. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd, Monterey, CA 93940. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Eduardo Campos Guzman, 626 Larkspur St, Soledad, CA 93960, 831-442-4853. Publication dates: May 2, 9, 16, 2024. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KATHLEEN G. BENITEZ: Case Number 24PR000204. Filed Apr. 22, 2024. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of KATHLEEN G. BENITEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE HAS BEEN FILED BY RODRIGO F. BENITEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RODRIGO F. BENITEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 05, 2024 at 9:00am in Dept 13. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd, Monterey, CA 93940. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Vincent C. Catania, 215 W. Franklin St. Ste. 310, Monterey, CA 93940, 831655-3330. Publication dates: Apr. 25, May 2, 9, 2024. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATSY G. JENKINS: Case Number 24PR000203. Filed Apr. 19, 2024. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PATSY G. JENKINS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE HAS BEEN FILED BY SHARON LARUTH DAVENPORT in the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SHARON LARUTH DAVENPORT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 05, 2024 at 9:00am in Dept 13. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd, Monterey, CA 93940. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Vincent C. Catania, 215 W. Franklin St. Ste. 310, Monterey, CA 93940, 831655-3330. Publication dates: Apr. 25, May 2, 9, 2024. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DOMINADOR CLARA VALDEZ: Case Number 24PR000153. Filed Apr. 18, 2024. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DOMINADOR CLARA VALDEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE HAS BEEN FILED BY: RAMON VALDEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: RAMON VALDEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 29, 2024 at 9:00am in Dept 13. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd, Monterey, CA 93940. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Andrew L. Gibaut, 659 Abrego Street, Suite 6, Monterey, CA 93940, 831- 2751191. Publication dates: Apr. 25, May 2, 9, 2024. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BETTY Y. MITSUI, a non-domiciliary decedent: Case Number 24PR000193. Filed Apr. 16, 2024. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BETTY Y. MITSUI. A PETITION FOR PROBATE HAS BEEN FILED BY: REBECCA SANFORD in the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: REBECCA SANFORD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 22, 2024 at 9:00am in Dept 13. The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd, Monterey, CA 93940. 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 SALINAS VALLEY BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY Notice of Public Hearing On Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3 pm, the SVBGSA Board of Directors will hold a public hearing at the Salinas City Hall Rotunda (200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901) to consider adopting resolutions to set Groundwater Sustainability Fees for Fiscal Year 2025. A map showing the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) management area, including six subbasins is provided below. Regulatory fees are collected in the same manner as ad valorem property taxes, pursuant to Water Code section 10730 (d) with the exception of some water service connections, which are billed directly by the SVBGSA. More information regarding the current and proposed fees can be viewed at https://svbgsa.org/ regulatory‑fee‑process/fiscal‑year‑2025‑fee‑2. Contact General Manager Piret Harmon at harmonp@svbgsa.org with any questions. Members of the public may participate in the public hearing in person or remotely. Remote access information will be provided in the agenda that will be posted online at https://svbgsa.org/meetings. 180/40.0 FOOT AQUIFER EAST SIDE AQUIFER FOREBAY AQUIFER LANGLEY AREA MONTEREY UPPER VALLEY AQUIFER Sustainability Fee Area Camp Roberts (Federal) Arroyo Seco GSA ± 20 Miles Source: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community PUBLIC NOTICE APPLICATIONS FOR VACANCY ON THE SOLEDAD CITY COUNCIL The City Council of the City of Soledad is accepting applications for appointment to fill a vacancy on the City Council. The person appointed to the position will serve for the remaining term of the vacated seat on the Council, or until November of 2024. An appointment is anticipated to be made by the City Council at a special public meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 23, at 6:00 p.m. All applicants should expect to be interviewed for 10 minutes at this meeting prior to the Council’s decision. The Soledad City Council is comprised of five members including the Mayor. This legislative body provides policy direction on a broad spectrum of issues and is responsible for oversight and establishment of a wide variety of city services and programs. Regular City Council meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Additionally, special, and joint meetings are occasionally held with other policy-making bodies. In order to be eligible to hold office as a member of city council, a person must be a United States citizen; 18 years of age; and a resident within the City limits of Soledad. All prospective candidates will be verified through the Monterey County Elections Department Registrar of Voters. Candidates may obtain an application at City Hall, 248 Main Street, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may also visit the City’s website to submit an application online: www.cityofsoledad.com In order to be considered for appointment, all questions on the application must be completed. All applications must be received by Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. For additional information, contact Deputy City Clerk Darlene Noriega at 831-223-5014, or by email at darlene.noriega@cityofsoledad.com Megan Hunter City Manager CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2024, 6:00 pm 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE STATING THE CITY’S INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE PACIFIC GROVE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 The City intends to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/25 within the Downtown Pacific Grove Business Improvement District (BID), as described in Section 6.50.010 of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code. The proposed assessment would be collected by the City from the business owners when the business license tax is paid in 2024/25. Excepting catalog sales establishments, each and every business in the district will pay an assessment equal to 35% of its business license tax for fiscal year 2024/25. On May 15, 2024, the City Council will receive an annual report prepared by the Advisory Board of the Downtown Pacific Grove Business Improvement District, which contains details of expenditures in 2023/24 and a description of anticipated activities to be provided in Fiscal Year 2024/25. These activities include, but are not limited to, promotion, marketing, and advertising of businesses in the district, support for special events, and general maintenance to benefit businesses within the BID. Copies of the report will be on file with the City Clerk and are also available at the offices of the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce. There is no change to the boundaries of the district as established in the prior year and set forth in Section 6.5.020 of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code. The Council sets the public hearing to consider the levy of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/25 assessment for the Downtown Pacific Grove Business Improvement District for May 15, 2024, at 6:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as the item may be called, at the Pacific Grove City Hall, 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California. At the public hearing, the City Council shall hear and consider all protests against the Fiscal Year 2024‑25 levy of assessments for the Downtown Pacific Grove Business Improvement District. The rules and procedures used to receive and consider protests will comply with Streets and Highways Code sections 36524, 36525 and 36534. Following the hearing, the Council may adopt a resolution approving the levy. ________________________ Sandra Kandell, City Clerk Published: May 2, 2024
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