www.montereycountynow.com JULY 30- AUGUST 5, 2026 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 39 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries artist Vincent van Gogh lived in Arles, France, for 15 months in 1888-89. It was the most prolific time of his career. His genius overflowed, pouring out over 200 paintings, including the lavish Sunflowers series. I suspect you will enjoy your own surge of productivity in the coming months. It may not be as manically generative as van Gogh, though. I think your creativity will be rather relaxed and deeply healing. Start planning now for how you want to channel all this imaginative exuberance. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I invite you to clear out every fixed idea your mind carries about where you are “supposed” to be. Once you have made that inner space uncluttered, begin a fresh inquiry into the nature of your real home. Use questions like these to navigate: 1. What’s the first place you think of when you come across the word “sanctuary”? 2. Which environments reliably bring out your brightest, truest qualities? 3. Which locations on Earth fascinate you, even if you have never visited them? 4. Could there be a dwelling that offers a more peak-level experience of home than the familiar place that now soothes you? GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The brain doesn’t literally multitask. It rapidly shifts attention between tasks, creating the illusion of simultaneity. For many people, each interchange costs mental energy and reduces efficiency. But some brains can switch faster with a lower energy cost, making them better at sustained task-switching. I’m sure you can guess the identity of the zodiac’s number one task-switcher: you, of course! And the good news is that in the coming weeks, you will be even more adept than usual in wielding your superpower. One implication is that you will know when not to overdo it and when not to use it trivially. You will be a master of seamless, effective, and meaningful transitions. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Astronomers know that many stars don’t travel alone. Binary stars orbit each other for eons, their mutual gravity shaping each partner’s destiny. I propose we make this your featured metaphor in the coming months. It will be a favorable time to de-emphasize the notion that strength and creative power require complete autonomy. I suspect that flexible, spirited interdependence will generate far better results than lonely self-sufficiency. Which alliances and relationships will expand your orbit rather than shrink it? Invest in them. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Neurologists say that when you vividly imagine performing an action like shooting a basketball or playing piano, your brain activates many of the same networks as in real practice. In other words, mental rehearsal can improve your actual performance. Many athletes use this trick. Such visualizations work for emotional and social skills. too. We can enhance our resilience and better regulate our moods if we practice in the privacy of our imaginations. I bring this to your attention, Leo, because you’re in a period when your fantasy life has robust practical power. I invite you to rehearse being who you want to be in the theater of your mind. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your assignment: Compose a vigorous prayer in which you ask life for something you fear you don’t deserve or are not supposed to want. What is the blessing, healing, or freedom that feels “too much,” “too selfish,” “too late” or “too impossible” for you to yearn for? Name this prize and how you imagine it might allow you to give more, love more, or live more honestly. You could begin your appeal with these words: “Dear Great Mystery, I’m nervous about asking for this, but I will ask anyway,” and then let your heart speak without editing. Do this at least once every day for 10 days. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 1848, a Libra-born carpenter named James Marshall discovered a few glittering flakes of gold floating on the American River in California. His find ignited the Gold Rush, drawing hundreds of thousands of people westward. Alas, Marshall himself never became rich from the discovery, though many other people did. I’m hoping and predicting a different outcome when you locate treasure in the coming weeks, Libra. In this instance, you will share in the spoils. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The lyrebird can imitate almost any sound, including chainsaws, car alarms, camera shutters and other birds’ songs. But they don’t just mimic sounds randomly. They compose elaborate performances, weaving a variety of imitations into complex acoustic tapestries. In a sense, they are remix artists. During the coming weeks, Scorpio, I hope you give yourself permission to resemble a lyrebird. Sample freely from everything you’ve absorbed. Weave your influences into new configurations. The voice isn’t less yours because it borrows from other voices. Originality is in part about arrangement, not just source material. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Astronauts who have orbited Earth describe the “overview effect.” Viewing the entire globe from high above triggers rich epiphanies and cognitive shifts, providing a visceral sense of the planet’s fragility and unity. Borders dissolve. Conflicts seem absurd. I surmise you are ripe for a similar blessing, Sagittarius. You’ll be able to see your current dramas from expansive vantage points that make their true scale and significance obvious. Armed with these perspectives, you will clarify your priorities and allow petty concerns to fade away. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are the result of an ancestral crowd: two parents, four grandparents, and eight great-grandparents. Without these 14 lives weaving together in the precise ways they did, your unique destiny would never have taken shape. Their choices and challenges helped sculpt your gifts and your rough edges. The coming weeks will be a ripe astrological moment to get more intimate with this lineage. As you delve into your family’s stories, you may uncover vital clues for refreshing your views on dilemmas that have dragged on for a while. Are you daring enough to let your sense of “where I come from” evolve—and, with it, your sense of what kind of future you want to create? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): According to my investigations, there’s a place you need to go, but fear or timidity is holding you back. Where is it? Is it a physical location, a creative risk, a complicated conversation, or a spiritual threshold? Visualize it. Who would you be if you appeared there in your full glory? What do you worry might happen if you do? What interesting future might never bloom if you don’t? I hope you formulate a feisty plan. To begin, write these words: “If I decide to go there anyway, acknowledging my fear but not being controlled by it, what first step will I take and what help will I seek?” PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Professional athletes sometimes talk about “winning ugly.” That’s when they achieve a victory even though they haven’t played their very best. I foresee you using that phrase for yourself soon, after you notch a less-than-pretty but undeniably real success. There’s another expression you might also exemplify, too: “ugly ripe.” Officially, it’s the name of luscious heirloom tomatoes whose lumpy, offbeat forms contrast with the smooth, bland specimens stacked in most supermarket bins. In the coming weeks, it will describe the nonstandard yet succulent flavor of your life. 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 • July 30-August 5, 2026 classifieds Legal Notices LEGALS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261477. The following person is doing business as ANY LAB TEST NOW MONTEREY BAY at 24560 Silver Cloud Court, Suite 103, Monterey, CA 93940. Labsmiths, LLC, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on July 21, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 22, 2026. Signed Belle K. Smith, Member. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: July 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 2026. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: File No.20261451. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name PALMAS RESTAURANT : at 331 Gabilan Dr, Soledad, CA 93960. J. Carmen Gonzalez Jaramillo, same address. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Monterey County on Nov. 18, 2024. Signed: J Carmen Gonzalez. This business was conducted by an individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on July 18, 2026. Publication Dates July 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261498. The following person is doing business as JABBERWOCK INN at 598 Laine Street, Monterey, CA 93940. 598 Laine Estate LLC, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on July 24, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed Hao Zhou, Manager. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: July 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261422. The following person is doing business as A & A SERVICES at 492 Lassen Way, Marina, CA 93933. Aidan Petrossi Baughman, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on July 10, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 07, 2026. Signed Aidan PetrossiBaughman. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: July 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261480. The following person is doing business as GLOBAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTE at 138 Spray Ave, Monterey, CA 93940. Maryam Alaee, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on July 21, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 21, 2026. Signed Maryam Alaee. This business is conducted by an individual. Notice of Public Hearing County of Monterey Zoning Administrator NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Administrator of the County of Monterey, State of California will hold a public hearing to consider taking action on the project described below. The hearing will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at the hour of 9:30 am In addition to attending in person, public participation will be available by electronic and/or telephonic means. The agenda for the Zoning Administrator meet‑ ing will provide information on how the public may observe and provide testimony telephonically, electronically, or in person in the Thyme Conference Room, located at the Monterey County Government Center at 1441 Schilling Place, 2nd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901. At least 72 hours ahead of the meeting, the agenda will be posted at 1441 Schilling Place, Salinas, CA 93901 and on the County website at the following Address: https://monterey.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Any and all persons interested in participating in the public hearing on the project are encouraged to submit comments via email to zahearingcomments@co.monterey.ca.us by 5:00 pm the Wednesday prior to the Zoning Administrator hearing to facilitate distri‑ bution of the comments to the Administrator Project Name: WELLS STUART C TR; Project File No.: PLN250326; Project Planner: Imani Harrigan, (831) 755‑5845 or HarriganI@countyofmonterey.gov; Project Description: Consider action on a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of a single family dwelling for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer. Project Location: 1441 Riata Rd, Pebble Beach, Ca 93953 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 008‑331‑030‑000), Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan, Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and there are no exceptions pur‑ suant to Section 15300.2. Project Name: SCHONEFELD ROBERT S TR & SAPUPPO MICHAEL P TR; Project File No.: PLN250315; Project Planner: Jack Sorensen, (831) 784‑5765 or Sorensenj@countyofmonterey.gov; Project Description: Consider action on a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer. Project Location: 3245 Cabrillo Rd, Pebble Beach, Ca 93953 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 008‑453‑016‑000), Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan, Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2. Project Name: AHLUWALIA HARDEEP S & JENNIFER L RAGAZZO TRS; Project File No.: PLN250339; Project Planner: Jacquelyn Nickerson, (831) 784‑5650 or Nickersonj@countyofmonterey.gov; Project Description: Consider action on a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer. Project Location: 26301 Carmelo St, Carmel, Ca 93923 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 009‑501‑013‑000), Carmel Area Land Use Plan, Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2. Project Name: JACOBSON MICHAEL; Project File No.: PLN250316; Project Planner: Imani Harrigan, (831) 755‑5845 or HarriganI@countyofmonterey.gov; Project Description: Consider action on an after‑the‑fact Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of a single family dwelling for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer to clear Code Enforcement Case 26CE00116. Project Location: 1322 Chamisal Way, Pebble Beach, Ca 93953 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 008‑062‑025‑000), Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan, Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2. Project Name: RAMAN RENUKANTHAN N & VIDHYA KRISHNAMURTHI TRS; Project File No.: PLN250319; Project Planner: Jacquelyn Nickerson, (831) 784‑5650 or Nickersonj@countyofmonterey.gov; Project Description: Consider an action on a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer. Project Location: 4168 Sunset Ln, Pebble Beach, Ca 93953 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 008‑073‑010‑000), Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan, Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2. Project Name: CHANG CHUN‑PO & HSU HSIN‑I TRS; Project File No.: PLN260135; Project Planner: Jacquelyn Nickerson, (831) 784‑5650 or Nickersonj@countyofmonterey.gov; Project Description: Consider an action on a Commercial Vacation Rental to allow the use of residential property for transient lodging for a period of 30 calendar days or fewer. Project Location: 24790 Lower Trail, Carmel, Ca 93923 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 009‑073‑033‑000), Carmel Area Land Use Plan, Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2. IF YOU CHALLENGE THIS MATTER IN COURT, YOU MAY BE LIMITED TO RAISING ONLY THOSE ISSUES YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE RAISED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING DESCRIBED IN THIS PUBLIC NOTICE OR IN WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE DELIVERED TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AT OR BEFORE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Si necesita la traducción de este aviso, comuníquese con el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario del Condado de Monterey ubicado en el Centro de Gobierno del Condado de Monterey, 1441 Schilling Place, segundo piso, Salinas o por teléfono al (831) 755‑5025. Después de su solicitud, la Secretaria asistirá con la traducción de este aviso. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: County of Monterey Housing and Community Development, 1441 Schilling Place, South 2nd Floor Salinas CA 93901 (831) 755‑5025
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