classifieds Legal Notices Mendoza, 1687 Johnson Dr, Soledad, CA 93960. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 25, 2025. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 15, 1993. Signed Longinos Castro. This business is conducted by a married couple. Publication dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20251005. The following person is doing business as PILAR ASPECTS BARBERSHOP at 167 Main #E, Soledad, CA 93960. Eric Perez Garcia, 507 Tomasini St, Soledad, CA 93960. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on May 30, 2025. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr. 11, 2025. Signed Eric Perez Garcia. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20251161. The following person is doing business as DRUG DESTRUCTION ON DEMAND; DDOD; NARC DESTROYER; NARC DESTROYER SOLUTION; NARCOTICS DESTROYER SOLUTION; ON DEMAND DRUG DESTRUCTION at 28005 Iverson Rd, Gonzales, CA 93926. Grow Depot LLC, PO Box 188, Gonzales, CA 93926. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 25, 2025. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov. 01, 2024. Signed Jonathan Lee, Managing Member. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20251171. The following person is doing business as IKIGAI FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES at 99 Corona Rd, Carmel, CA 93923. TGOTL, LLC, 7700 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 800, Irvine, CA 92618. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 26, 2025. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Apr. 01, 2024. Signed Masataka Scanlan, Managing Member. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20251179. The following person is doing business as 10TH STREET LIQUORS at 1291 10th Street, Monterey, CA 93940. NBS Freedom Enterprise, Inc., same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 27, 2025. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 17, 2019. Signed Alexander Maida, Manager. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20251173. The following person is doing business as ROJA’S LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE at 2404 N Main St #G, Salinas, CA 93906. Luz G. Morfin Guillen and Juan Rojas Vasquez, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 26, 2025. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar. 22, 2023. Signed Juan Rojas Vazquez. This business is conducted by a married couple. Publication dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20251141. The following person is doing business as JARA CLEANING SERVICE at 835 Kimball Ave Spc 5, Seaside, CA 93955. Antonia Borling, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 20, 2025. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed Antonia Borling. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20251122. The following person is doing business as SMASH BURGER 1594 at 130 General Stilwell, Suite 108, Marina, CA 93933. TK Burger LP, 7888 Wren Ave Suite C- 137, Gilroy, CA 95020. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 17, 2025. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Dec. 06, 2016. Signed Taylor Loesch. This Para más información en cómo este cambio impactará su factura, llame al 888-237-1333. Notice of Application Filed by California American Water Company to Increase Water and/or Wastewater Rates in 2027 – 2029 for the Central Division (Application A.25-07-003) Why am I receiving this notice? On July 1, 2025, California American Water Company (California American Water) filed its 2025 General Rate Case Application (A.25-07-003) with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). As part of the application, California American Water is requesting to increase rates to fund needed infrastructure improvements, water system maintenance, water quality initiatives, safety measures, and business operations, as well as to adjust for inflation. If the CPUC approves the application, forecasted costs will be recovered over a three-year period, affecting your water bill no sooner than January 2027. Why is California American Water requesting this? • C alifornia American Water is required to file an application with the CPUC every three years so that water rates accurately reflect the cost of providing safe, clean, and reliable water to customers. • T his multi‑year plan enables the utility to upgrade and modernize the water system through proactive infrastructure improvements designed to keep water reliable for customers, make its communities safer, prevent small problems from getting bigger and more expensive to fix, increase sustainability, and provide high‑quality service, both now and in the future. • S ome of the key projects California American Water proposes in this cycle are to: replace six miles of water mains per year, rehabilitate three water storage tanks per year, construct new backwash tanks at the Begonia Iron Removal Plant, and replace aging hydropneumatic tanks. How could this affect my water bill? If California American Water’s proposal is approved by the CPUC as filed, beginning in 2027, the average residential bill for each Central Division Service Area with a 5/8”x3/4” meter would increase by the following: Para más información en cómo este cambio impactará su factura, llame al 888-237-1333. Notice of Application Filed by California American Water Company to Increase Water and/or Wastewater Rates in 2027 – 2029 for the Central Division (Application A.25-07-003) Why am I receiving this notice? On July 1, 2025, California American Water Company (California American Water) filed its 2025 General Rate Case Application (A.25-07-003) with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). As part of the application, California American Water is requesting to increase rates to fund needed infrastructure improvements, water system maintenance, water quality initiatives, safety measures, and business operations, as well as to adjust for inflation. If the CPUC approves the application, forecasted costs will be recovered over a three-year period, affecting your water bill no sooner than January 2027. Why is California American Water requesting this? • California American Water is required to file an application with the CPUC every three years so that water rates accurately reflect the cost of providing safe, clean, and reliable water to customers. • This multi-year plan enables the utility to upgrade and modernize the water system through proactive infrastructure improvements designed to keep water reliable for customers, make its communities safer, prevent small problems from getting bigger and more expensive to fix, increase sustainability, and provide high-quality service, both now and in the future. • Some of the key projects California American Water proposes in this cycle are to: replace six miles of water mains per year, rehabilitate three water storage tanks per year, construct new backwash tanks at the Begonia Iron Removal Plant, and replace aging hydropneumatic tanks. How could this affect my water bill? If California American Water’s proposal is approved by the CPUC as filed, beginning in 2027, the average residential bill for each Central Division Service Area with a 5/8”x3/4” meter would increase by the following: MONTEREY SERVICE AREA - AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL BILL INCREASE Year Meter Size Average Use (CGL*) Current Bill $ Increase Proposed Bill % Increase 2027 5/8-inch 34.09 $124.77 $17.59 $142.36 14.10% 2028 5/8-inch 34.09 $142.36 $4.32 $146.68 3.04% 2029 5/8-inch 34.09 $146.68 $5.61 $152.29 3.83% CENTRAL SATELLITES SERVICE AREA - AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL BILL INCREASE Year Meter Size Average Use (CGL*) Current Bill $ Increase Proposed Bill % Increase 2027 5/8-inch 74.41 $127.69 $4.51 $132.20 3.53% 2028 5/8-inch 74.41 $132.20 $3.17 $135.37 2.40% 2029 5/8-inch 74.41 $135.37 $3.25 $138.62 2.40% CHUALAR SERVICE AREA - AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL BILL INCREASE Year Meter Size Average Use (CGL*) Current Bill $ Increase Proposed Bill % Increase 2027 5/8-inch 116.59 $47.32 $1.14 $48.45 2.40% 2028 5/8-inch 116.59 $48.45 $1.16 $49.61 2.40% 2029 5/8-inch 116.59 $49.61 $1.19 $50.80 2.40% *1 CGL = 100 Gallons These adjustments to rates would allow for Central Division revenue increases of $16,893,473 in 2027, $3,697,223 in 2028, and $4,801,464 in 2029, which will offset the additional cost of needed infrastructure improvements, water system maintenance, water quality initiatives, safety measures, business operations, and to adjust for inflation. CENTRAL DIVISION PROPOSED REVENUE REQUEST 2027 2028 2029 $ Increase % Increase $ Increase % Increase $ Increase % Increase Total $ Increase Residential $8,000,264 15.63% $1,774,797 3.00% $2,332,051 3.83% $12,107,112 Multi-residential $1,542,132 15.61% $328,978 2.88% $449,527 3.83% $2,320,637 Commercial $5,431,150 16.40% $1,164,995 3.02% $1,518,923 3.83% $8,115,068 Industrial $29,329 16.58% $6,248 3.03% $8,129 3.83% $43,706 Public Authority $1,325,161 17.36% $280,366 3.13% $353,466 3.83% $1,958,993 Sales for Resale $50,281 348.18% $2,039 3.15% $2,554 3.83% $54,874 Construction $79,184 17.13% $18,092 3.34% $21,406 3.83% $118,682 Residential Fire Protection Service $275,731 20.19% $56,918 3.47% $64,984 3.83% $397,633 Private Fire Protection Service $145,370 17.63% $49,384 5.09% $39,004 3.83% $233,758 Miscellaneous Revenues $14,857 $15,395 $11,404 $41,657 Total $16,893,473 $3,697,223 $4,801,464 $25,392,161 How does the rest of this process work? This application will be assigned to a CPUC Administrative Law Judge, who will consider proposals and evidence presented during the formal hearing process. The Administrative Law Judge will issue a proposed decision that may adopt California American Water’s application, modify it, or deny it. Any CPUC Commissioner may sponsor an alternate decision with a different outcome. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon by the CPUC Commissioners at a public CPUC Voting Meeting. Parties to the proceeding may review California American Water’s application, including the Public Advocates Office, which is an independent consumer advocate within the CPUC that represents customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. For more information regarding the Public Advocates Office, call (415) 703-1584, email PublicAdvocatesOffice@cpuc.ca.gov, or visit PublicAdvocates.cpuc.ca.gov. Contact CPUC Please visit apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2507003 to submit a comment about this proceeding on the CPUC Docket Card. Here you can also view documents and other public comments related to this proceeding. Your participation by providing your thoughts on California American Water’s request can help the CPUC make an informed decision. If you have questions about CPUC processes, you may contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at: Phone: 1-866-849-8390 Email: Public.Advisor@cpuc.ca.gov Mail: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102 Please reference California American Water’s Application A.25-07-003 in any communications you have with the CPUC regarding this matter. Copies of the proposed application and related exhibits are also available to review at the CPUC’s Central Files Office in San Francisco by appointment. Where can I get more information? Contact California American Water Phone: 1-619-446-5520 Email: cawc.customeradvocacy@amwater.com Mail: Attn: Customer Advocacy 655 W. Broadway, Suite 1410, San Diego, CA 92101 Obtaining a Copy of the Application A copy of California American Water’s proposed GRC application and related exhibits may be reviewed online at amwater.com/rate_app or can be viewed in person at California American Water’s offices at the locations below: Los Angeles County - 8657 Grand Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770 Monterey County - 511 Forest Lodge Road, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Sacramento Area - 4701 Beloit Drive, Sacramento, CA 95838 *1 CGL = 100 Gallons These adjustments to rates would allow for Central Division revenue increases of $16,893,473 in 2027, $3,697,223 in 2028, and $4,801,464 in 2029, which will offset the additional cost of needed infrastructure improvements, water system maintenance, water quality initiatives, safety measures, business operations, and to adjust for inflation. Para más información en cómo este cambio impactará su factura, llame al 888-237-1333. Notice of Application Filed by California American Water Company to Increase Water and/or Wastewater Rates in 2027 – 2029 for the Central Division (Application A.25-07-003) Why am I receiving this notice? On July 1, 2025, California American Water Company (California American Water) filed its 2025 General Rate Case Application (A.25-07-003) with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). As part of the application, California American Water is requesting to increase rates to fund needed infrastructure improvements, water system maintenance, water quality initiatives, safety measures, and business operations, as well as to adjust for inflation. If the CPUC approves the application, forecasted costs will be recovered over a three-year period, affecting your water bill no sooner than January 2027. Why is California American Water requesting this? • California American Water is required to file an application with the CPUC every three years so that water rates accurately reflect the cost of providing safe, clean, and reliable water to customers. • This multi-year plan enables the utility to upgrade and modernize the water system through proactive infrastructure improvements designed to keep water reliable for customers, make its communities safer, prevent small problems from getting bigger and more expensive to fix, increase sustainability, and provide high-quality service, both now and in the future. • Some of the key projects California American Water proposes in this cycle are to: replace six miles of water mains per year, rehabilitate three water storage tanks per year, construct new backwash tanks at the Begonia Iron Removal Plant, and replace aging hydropneumatic tanks. How could this affect my water bill? If California American Water’s proposal is approved by the CPUC as filed, beginning in 2027, the average residential bill for each Central Division Service Area with a 5/8”x3/4” meter would increase by the following: MONTEREY SERVICE AREA - AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL BILL INCREASE Year Meter Size Average Use (CGL*) Current Bill $ Increase Proposed Bill % Increase 2027 5/8-inch 34.09 $124.77 $17.59 $142.36 14.10% 2028 5/8-inch 34.09 $142.36 $4.32 $146.68 3.04% 2029 5/8-inch 34.09 $146.68 $5.61 $152.29 3.83% CENTRAL SATELLITES SERVICE AREA - AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL BILL INCREASE Year Meter Size Average Use (CGL*) Current Bill $ Increase Proposed Bill % Increase 2027 5/8-inch 74.41 $127.69 $4.51 $132.20 3.53% 2028 5/8-inch 74.41 $132.20 $3.17 $135.37 2.40% 2029 5/8-inch 74.41 $135.37 $3.25 $138.62 2.40% CHUALAR SERVICE AREA - AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL BILL INCREASE Year Meter Size Average Use (CGL*) Current Bill $ Increase Proposed Bill % Increase 2027 5/8-inch 116.59 $47.32 $1.14 $48.45 2.40% 2028 5/8-inch 116.59 $48.45 $1.16 $49.61 2.40% 2029 5/8-inch 116.59 $49.61 $1.19 $50.80 2.40% *1 CGL = 100 Gallons These adjustments to rates would allow for Central Division revenue increases of $16,893,473 in 2027, $3,697,223 in 2028, and $4,801,464 in 2029, which will offset the additional cost of needed infrastructure improvements, water system maintenance, water quality initiatives, safety measures, business operations, and to adjust for inflation. CENTRAL DIVISION PROPOSED REVENUE REQUEST 2027 2028 2029 $ Increase % Increase $ Increase % Increase $ Increase % Increase Total $ Increase Residential $8,000,264 15.63% $1,774,797 3.00% $2,332,051 3.83% $12,107,112 Multi-residential $1,542,132 15.61% $328,978 2.88% $449,527 3.83% $2,320,637 Commercial $5,431,150 16.40% $1,164,995 3.02% $1,518,923 3.83% $8,115,068 Industrial $29,329 16.58% $6,248 3.03% $8,129 3.83% $43,706 Public Authority $1,325,161 17.36% $280,366 3.13% $353,466 3.83% $1,958,993 Sales for Resale $50,281 348.18% $2,039 3.15% $2,554 3.83% $54,874 Construction $79,184 17.13% $18,092 3.34% $21,406 3.83% $118,682 Residential Fire Protection Service $275,731 20.19% $56,918 3.47% $64,984 3.83% $397,633 Private Fire Protection Service $145,370 17.63% $49,384 5.09% $39,004 3.83% $233,758 Miscellaneous Revenues $14,857 $15,395 $11,404 $41,657 Total $16,893,473 $3,697,223 $4,801,464 $25,392,161 How does the rest of this process work? This application will be assigned to a CPUC Administrative Law Judge, who will consider proposals and evidence presented during the formal hearing process. The Administrative Law Judge will issue a proposed decision that may adopt California American Water’s application, modify it, or deny it. Any CPUC Commissioner may sponsor an alternate decision with a different outcome. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon by the CPUC Commissioners at a public CPUC Voting Meeting. Parties to the proceeding may review California American Water’s application, including the Public Advocates Office, which is an independent consumer advocate within the CPUC that represents customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. For more information regarding the Public Advocates Office, call (415) 703-1584, email PublicAdvocatesOffice@cpuc.ca.gov, or visit PublicAdvocates.cpuc.ca.gov. Contact CPUC Please visit apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2507003 to submit a comment about this proceeding on the CPUC Docket Card. Here you can also view documents and other public comments related to this proceeding. Your participation by providing your thoughts on California American Water’s request can help the CPUC make an informed decision. If you have questions about CPUC processes, you may contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at: Phone: 1-866-849-8390 Email: Public.Advisor@cpuc.ca.gov Mail: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102 Please reference California American Water’s Application A.25-07-003 in any communications you have with the CPUC regarding this matter. Copies of the proposed application and related exhibits are also available to review at the CPUC’s Central Files Office in San Francisco by appointment. Where can I get more information? Contact California American Water Phone: 1-619-446-5520 Email: cawc.customeradvocacy@amwater.com Mail: Attn: Customer Advocacy 655 W. Broadway, Suite 1410, San Diego, CA 92101 Obtaining a Copy of the Application A copy of California American Water’s proposed GRC application and related exhibits may be reviewed online at amwater.com/rate_app or can be viewed in person at California American Water’s offices at the locations below: Los Angeles County - 8657 Grand Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770 Monterey County - 511 Forest Lodge Road, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Sacramento Area - 4701 Beloit Drive, Sacramento, CA 95838 How does the rest of this process work? This application will be assigned to a CPUC Administrative Law Judge, who will consider proposals and evidence presented during the formal hearing process. The Administrative Law Judge will issue a proposed decision that may adopt California American Water’s application, modify it, or deny it. Any CPUC Commissioner may sponsor an alternate decision with a different outcome. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon by the CPUC Commissioners at a public CPUC Voting Meeting. Parties to the proceeding may review California American Water’s application, including the Public Advocates Office, which is an independent consumer advocate within the CPUC that represents customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. For more information regarding the Public Advocates Office, call (415) 703-1584, email PublicAdvocatesOffice@cpuc.ca.gov, or visit PublicAdvocates.cpuc.ca.gov. Contact CPUC Please visit apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2507003 to submit a comment about this proceeding on the CPUC Docket Card. Here you can also view documents and other public comments related to this proceeding. Your participation by providing your thoughts on California American Water’s request can help the CPUC make an informed decision. If you have questions about CPUC processes, you may contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at: Phone: 1-866-849-8390 Email: Public.Advisor@cpuc.ca.gov Mail: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102 Please reference California American Water’s Application A.25-07-003 in any communications you have with the CPUC regarding this matter. Copies of the proposed application and related exhibits are also available to review at the CPUC’s Central Files Office in San Francisco by appointment. Where can I get more information? Contact California American Water Phone: 1-619-446-5520 Email: cawc.customeradvocacy@amwater.com Mail: Attn: Customer Advocacy 655 W. Broadway, Suite 1410, San Diego, CA 92101 Obtaining a Copy of the Application A copy of California American Water’s proposed GRC application and related exhibits may be reviewed online at amwater.com/rate_app or can be viewed in person at California American Water’s offices at the locations below: Los Angeles County - 8657 Grand Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770 Monterey County - 511 Forest Lodge Road, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Sacramento Area - 4701 Beloit Drive, Sacramento, CA 95838 44 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY JULY 17-23, 2025 www.montereycountynow.com
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