54 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY MARCH 19-25, 2026 www.montereycountynow.com classifieds Legal Notices 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 Apr. 15, 2026 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: Karin E. Richards, Esq., JRG Attorneys at Law, 318 Cayuga Street, Salinas, CA 93901, 831-269- 7086. Publication dates: Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 2026. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RICHARD EDWARD MINOR: Case Number 26PR000023. Filed Jan. 26, 2026. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RICHARD EDWARD MINOR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE HAS BEEN FILED BY LINDA KAREN DAVIS in the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LINDA KAREN DAVIS 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 Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:05am 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: Sierra A. Rhodes, Esq., 333 Salinas Street, Salinas, CA 93901, 831-4241414. Publication dates: Mar. 12, 19, 26, 2026. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY: In the Estate of WALTER F. WONG (also known as Walter Wong) Deceased. Case No: 25PR000145. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT 234 CHERRY DRIVE, SALINAS, CALIFORNIA BY PRIVATE SALE. 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, subject to confirmation of this court on April 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Department 13 or thereafter within the time allowed by law, the undersigned as Co-Administrators of the estate of the above named decedent, will sell at private sale to the highest net bidder, on the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned, all right, title, and interest that the estate has acquired in addition to that of the decedent at the time of death, in the real property located in Monterey County, California, as follows: Lot 45, as said lot is shown on that certain Map entitled “Urabe Tract No. 1”, filed July 27, 1938, in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Monterey, State of California, and now on file and of record in said office in Map Book 4, Cities and Towns, at page 17. APN: 003-113-006- 000. 2. This property is commonly referred to as 234 Cherry Drive, Salinas, California 93901, APN 003-113-006- 000 and the sale includes the stove, oven, refrigerator, and bathroom mirrors. 3. The sale is subject to current taxes, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, right of way and easements of record, with any encumbrances of record to be satisfied from the purchase price. 4. The property is to be sold on an “as is” basis, except for title, with no repairs to be made by Seller. 5. An offer on the property in the total amount of $480,000.00 has been accepted by Dennis Leroy Gee and Melba M. Gee, Co-Administrators, subject to court confirmation, and a REPORT OF SALE AND PETITION FOR ORDER CONFIRMING SALE OF REAL PROPERTY has been filed in these proceedings, which Report and Petition have been set for hearing on April 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. 13 of the Monterey Superior Court located at 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940, and notice made to all interested parties. THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS TO INVITE BIDS OVER THE ACCEPTED OFFER, in accordance with the provisions of California Probate Code section 10311. By statute, the initial overbid must be in the amount of $504,500.00. 6. Overbids are invited for this property and must be in writing and presented on April 1, 2026 at 9:00 am in Department 13 of the Superior Court of the State of California, for the County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, California 93940. Bid forms may be obtained from the attorney for the Co-Administrators, Lisa M. Kajani, at the address shown herein or at the Superior Court on the morning of the hearing. 7. The property will be sold on the following terms: a. Written bids only presented at confirmation hearing; b. Overbid deposit of 10% by cashier’s check payable to “Estate of William F. Wong” required at court confirmation hearing; c. Buyer pays escrow, title, and closing costs; d. Sale subject to overbid under Probate Code; e. Closing by April 16, 2026; f. Property sold “as-is” with no repairs or improvements to be made by Seller; g. Seller is exclusively represented by Catherine Gheen of Gheen Properties. Total commission to Seller’s Agent is 3% and no greater than 2% to Buyer’s Agent, if any; h. If Buyer defaults after Court confirmation, the Order Confirming Sale may be vacated, which may result in Buyer’s forfeiture of full deposit, or any amount the Court may determine to satisfy any deficiency of sale price, costs, or other losses by Seller; and i. Subject to any requirements imposed by California law and Court and subject to Court confirmation of the sale. 8. The Co-Administrators reserve the right to refuse to accept any bids. 9. For further information, contact attorney Lisa M. Kajani, Kramer Radin, LLP, 280 Second Street, Suite 100, Los Altos, California 94022, telephone (650) 941-8600. Dated: March 2, 2026. Publication dates March 5, 12, 19, 2026 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAIME ACEVES MARTINEZ: Case Number 26PR000130. Filed Mar. 16, 2026. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAIME ACEVES MARTINEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE HAS BEEN FILED BY: CHRISTOPHER M. MARTINEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: CHRISTOPHER M. MARTINEZ 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 Apr. 29, 2026 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: Steven M. Mudd, 306 Capitol Street, Salinas, cA 93901, 831-754- 1431. Publication dates: Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 2026. Bulk Transfer NOTICE OF INTENDED BULK TRANSFER: (Business and Professions Code Section 24073). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that SUSTAINABLE DINING GROUP LLC, a California limited liability company, whose business address is 1188 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 intend to transfer to FREDDY’S PASTARIA INC., a California corporation, whose address is 643 Kirkwood Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901, certain property located at 1188 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, and described generally as: alcoholic beverage license and all the trade fixtures, equipment, inventory and supplies of that certain business known as MEZZALUNA PASTERIA & MOZZARELLA BAR. During the three (3) years immediately past, transferors have conducted business under the following names at the following address: MEZZALUNA PASTERIA & MOZZARELLA BAR, 24793 Guadalupe Street, Carmel, CA 93923. The aforementioned transfer will be consummated on or after March 31, 2026, at the law offices of JRG Attorneys at Law, 318 Cayuga Street, Salinas, CA 93901. The bulk sale is subject to Business and Professions Code Section 24073 et al. Claims of creditors may be filed with JRG Attorneys at Law at the above address. The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license is the sum of $650,000, including inventory estimated at $50,000. THIS BULK TRANSFER INCLUDES A LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFER. ALL CLAIMS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE DATE ON WHICH THE NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF THE LIQUOR LICENSE IS RECEIVED BY ESCROW AGENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL. TRANSFEREE: Alfredo Ortiz, CEO, FREDDY’S PASTARIA INC. a California corporation Dated 03-12-2026 Summons CITATION FOR PUBLICATION UNDER WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 294: Case Number 26JD000001, Case Name BABY BOY ELLIS. To ZA’CARIA ELLIS, Mother; DOB 08/05/2003; ANYBODY CLAIMING TO BE THE FATHER and anyone claiming to be a parent of BABY BOY ELLIS born on December 21, 2025 at Natividad Medical Center, Salinas, California. A Hearing will be held on June 9, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept 10 located at Superior Court of California, County of, Monterey, 240 Church Street, Salinas, CA 93901. At the hearing the court will consider the recommendations of the social worker or probation officer. The social worker or probation officer will recommend that your child be freed from your legal custody so that the child may be adopted. If the court follows the recommendation, all your parental rights to the child will be terminated. You have the right to be present at the hearing, to present evidence, and you have the right to be represented by an attorney. If you do not have an attorney and cannot afford to hire one, the court will appoint an attorney for you. If the court terminates your parental rights, the order may be final. The court will proceed with this hearing whether or not you are present. Dated March 05, 2026. Clerk, by Leslie Camacho, Deputy. Attorneys: Susan K. Blitch, County Counsel #187761, H. Nina Sandhu, Deputy County Counsel #189935, 168 W. Alisal St, 3rd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901- 2439, 831-755-5045. Publication dates Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 2026. THIRD AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: CONTEMPT: Case No. 21CV000573 FILED March 2, 2026 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MONTEREY LAS PALMAS RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION NO. 2, a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation, Plaintiff, vs. SUSAN STRATHY, Defendant. [CODE CIV. PROC., ** 717.010, 1209 et seq.] Date:05/15/2026 Time: 10:00a.m. Dept: 15. Judge: Hon. Thomas W. Wills. To Susan Strathy, Defendant herein: YOU ARE ORDERED to appear before this Court, located at 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, California, in Department 15 at the date and time set forth above, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, then and there to show cause, if any you have, why you should not be judged in contempt of court and punished accordingly for willfully disobeying the Judgment of this court entered in this action on May 20, 2021, the Order after Hearing of Contempt entered in this action on August 25, 2022 (“2022 Contempt Order”), and the Order of Contempt entered in this action on June 21, 2024 (“2024 Contempt Order”) by failing to remove an unauthorized shed from the back/side yard of the real property located at 26215 Acclaim Court, Salinas, Monterey County, California (“Property”) by the deadline set forth in each order. Your disobedience of the Judgment, the 2022 Contempt Order, and the 2024 Contempt Order is more particularly described in Plaintiff’s Evidence in Support of Contempt and the supporting declarations by Stuart Burbank and Heidi Quinn filed August 14, 2025 and the subsequent declarations by Heidi Quinn NOTICE TO BIDDERS REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS The City of Salinas is seeking submittals from a qualified 501(c)3 nonprofit organization(s) to manage and implement the City of Salinas’ Financial Empowerment Center (FEC). The City intends to select a Provider from the submittals received. The Request for Proposals is available on the City’s Website at www.salinas.gov/Business/RFP‑RFQ, via the PlanetBids link. Prospective firms must register on PlanetBids to view and print the request for proposals package. Registration is free and only registered firms/ consultants will receive updates and addenda. If the prime Provider is not registered on the PlanetBids website when submitting their proposal, they shall be disqualified. Electronic submittals for the above Request for Proposals shall be received no later than 5:00 pm on April 22, 2026. If you have additional questions, please submit them on the PlanetBids website in the Q&A section. Hearing impaired or TTY/TDD text telephone users may contact the City by dialing 711 for the California Relay Service (CRS) or by telephoning any other service providers’ CRS telephone number. Patricia M. Soratos City Clerk Salinas, California LEGAL NOTICE MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) is accepting proposals for janitorial services (RFP202526-5). Project details and specifications can be found at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/mprpd Proposals will only be accepted electronically via the website. Proposals must be received by 2:00pm PST, on Tuesday, April 16, 2026. Publication Date: March 19, 2026
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