40 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY AUGUST 20-26, 2026 www.montereycountynow.com ARIES (March 21-April 19): Consider this your official alert that you’re close to getting too much of a good thing. To safeguard the lovely momentum you’ve built lately, be vigilant that genuine abundance doesn’t bloat into plain old overload. Say no to becoming indentured to your own brilliant ideas. Don’t let your victories drag you into depletion. Steer clear of grand gestures of generosity that are driven mostly by the urge to dazzle onlookers. You really can keep every delicious reward you’ve earned, Aries, as long as you begin installing some new boundaries right now. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In 1925, Taurus astronomer Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin (19001979) discovered that stars are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. Famous astrophysicists of that era rejected her conclusions because she contradicted the prevailing theories. Nevertheless, she persisted in her claims and was eventually proved correct by other experts. Sound familiar, Taurus? If it doesn’t yet, I expect it will soon. Naysayers may insist you’re wrong when you know and I know you’re right. My advice: Be faithful to the truths you’ve directly observed even if they don’t match consensus reality. Your understandings are valid even if they’re inconvenient. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’re ready and able to commune intimately with the hidden source of power that fuels your life. Hallelujah! But first, acknowledge a humbling truth: You’re not entirely sure what that source is. You’ve made assumptions, of course. You’ve told yourself stories about where your vitality comes from: your work, your relationships, your creative projects, your spiritual practices. And while these channels do transmit energy, they’re tributaries of the ultimate spring. In the coming weeks, you’ll have opportunities to trace these streams back to their headwaters. Start this way: Be alert for mini-breakthroughs when you feel unexpectedly energized or restored. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The GPS system requires Einstein’s theory of relativity to work correctly. Satellites in orbit experience time slightly differently than we do on Earth’s surface. Without accounting for that, your phone would be off by 6.8 miles every day. I bring this to your attention as a useful metaphor, Cancerian. I suspect you’ve been trying to solve ground-level problems with ground-level thinking. But your current challenges require you to factor in relativity: to recognize that different parts of your life are operating in different timeframes, under different rules. What works in one context doesn’t necessarily work in another. In the coming weeks, refrain from trying to apply universal solutions. Calibrate for context. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In traditional textile making, the selvage is the strong edge that holds the fabric together and keeps it from unraveling. It’s braided more tightly than the rest. I think that’s a helpful metaphor for your life in the coming weeks, Leo. Your main weave is pretty gorgeous, but the edges aren’t sufficiently taut. What should you do, practically speaking? For starters, create firm boundaries around your work time, your rest, and your availability to others’ demands. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I am nursing a hopeful dream that you will give yourself a fun surprise or two in the coming days. Not necessarily the most expensive delights, but those that would inspire your nervous system to relax and your spirit to celebrate. Possible options: a few hours of free time with no obligations, a hike where you praise the sky, a conversation you’ve been craving, a daring yes, or a long-overdue no. Or how about finally starting a fun project you keep postponing? You might ask yourself: “If someone who loved me dearly were in charge of my rhythm, what would they arrange for me?” LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The first maps of Antarctica contained blank spaces labeled simply “unexplored.” Cartographers didn’t pretend to know what wasn’t yet revealed. This was a gift to future trailblazers, who didn’t have to overcome the confusion of false certainties. You could benefit from adopting a similar practice. Instead of explaining every mystery with confident opinions, designate a few regions of your inner world as magnificently unexplored. Your willingness to say “I don’t know yet” will be a fertile form of wisdom. The unanswered questions will be better allies than premature conclusions. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In architecture, the keystone is the central, wedge-shaped stone positioned at the top of an arch. It’s often the last piece placed, and it’s what holds everything together. If it’s removed, the entire structure collapses. But the keystone itself is held in place by the pressure of the other stones. I love the fact that it’s both the most crucial piece and yet totally dependent on everything else. This is an excellent metaphor for you right now. You’re like a keystone: holding everything together and also being held by everything. Please accept my personal thanks for accomplishing the amazing feat of being both powerful and vulnerable! The structure needs you, and you need the structure. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t reorganize your junk drawers anytime soon, Sagittarius. Refrain from scrubbing the oven, organizing your cupboards or untangling extension cords. I’m begging you to believe me when I urge to allocate your energy toward the most interesting and important matters. The cosmic indicators are unambiguous. You will be happiest and most successful if you: 1. dare to access secret wisdom you’ve been hiding from yourself; 2. immerse yourself in almost too much beauty and truth; 3. let your imagination run wild as you visualize future scenarios that thrill you even if they’re also a bit unnerving. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The Grand Canyon in Arizona is 277 miles long, as wide as 18 miles, and a mile deep in some places. Through persistent erosion for millions of years, the Colorado River carved it. This massive creative project happened entirely through subtraction, not addition. I suggest you regard it as one of your role models in the coming months, Capricorn. Your goal is to wear away resistance and eliminate what’s unnecessary. The magnificence you produce will be very gradual and incremental. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In engineering, redundancy refers to the practice of building multiple layers of support into a system so that if one part falters, others keep functioning. Airplanes and spacecraft rely on this principle for safety. I urge you to adopt a similar strategy in the coming weeks. By creating backup plans or additional reinforcement, you can move forward with more daring and flair, which I highly recommend. Artful preparation will strengthen your ability to experiment and improvise. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The ocean has different layers. Each has its own temperature, pressure, and ecosystem. Many sea creatures are adapted to one specific stratum and don’t wander far from their chosen realm. But there are transition zones where the layers meet, and they’re often rich in biodiversity. I propose that we use these areas as metaphors for your power spots, Pisces. You tend to thrive in thresholds and boundaries, where edges meet and overlap. That will be especially true in the coming weeks. To court good fortune and sweet delight, you should hang out at the borders where diverse influences mingle. 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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261526. The following person is doing business as YANET MANZANO CHILDCARE at 31 San Juan Rd Spc 12, Royal Oaks, CA 95076. Yanet Melina Manzano Solis, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on July 29, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 01, 2026. Signed _Yanet M. Manzano Solis. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: Aug. 20, 27, Sep. 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261577. The following person is doing business as CARMEL CLAY & CREATIVES at Sunset Cultural Ctr Mission and 10th, Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921. Mark Joseph Tanous, PO Box 6303, Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 10, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed Mark Tanous. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: Aug. 20, 27, Sep. 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261564. The following person is doing business as NAVILLUS PETRO; NAVILLUS PETROLEUM at 1000 Truxton Avenue, Suite A, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Navillus Enterprises, LLC, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 05, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed Vincent D. Sullivan, Manager. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: Aug. 20, 27, Sep. 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261595. The following person is doing business as EL CARRILLO LANDSCAPING at 1696 San Lucas St, Seaside, CA 93955. CArlos Cabrera, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 12, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed Carlos Cabrera. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: Aug. 20, 27, Sep. 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261608. The following person is doing business as STAY LA VISTA at 598 Laine Street, Monterey, CA 93940. La Vista Home Management LLC, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 14, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug. 03, 2026. Signed Le Zhang, Manager. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: Aug. 20, 27, Sep. 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261585. The following person is doing business as CARDINALLI REALTY AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY; CARDINALLI REALTY AND MANAGEMENT COMPANY; CARDINALLI PROPERTY MANAGEMENT; CARDINALLI MANAGEMENT; CARDINALLI REAL ESTATE; CARDINALLI REALTY; CR & M CO.; CRM at 187 El Dorado Street, Suite D, Monterey, CA 93940. Cardinalli Realty and Property Management Company Inc, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 11, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed Stephen John Cardinalli. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: Aug. 20, 27, Sep. 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261621. The following person is doing business as FOREST LIFE TREE SERVICE at 3094 Crescent Ave Apt #4, Marina, CA 93933. Javier Antonio Hernandez Oliva, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 17, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed Javier Antonio Hernandez Oliva. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: Aug. 20, 27, Sep. 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261559. The following person is doing business as WEEDS OUTLET at 1031 El Camino Real N, Prunedale, CA 93907. Weeds Outlet LLC, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 04, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug. 04, 2026. Signed David Vargas, Member. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: Aug. 20, 27, Sep. 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261604. The following person is doing business as PELOTON RELICS at 240 Cosky Dr, Marina, CA 93933. Jeff Aaron Haas and Savina Haas, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 13, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug. 13, 2026. Signed Jeff Haas. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Publication dates: Aug. 20, 27, Sep. 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261501. The following person is doing business as SAND CITY VISION OPTOMETRY; SAND CITY VISION AT 801 Tioga Ave, Sand City, CA 939553050. Tram Le OD, Inc, 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 Tram Le, President. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: Aug. 20, 27, Sep. 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261588. The following person is doing business as HIGHWAY 1 TOWING; SANTA CRUZ BOLIVIA TOWING at 285 Carmel Ave Apt A, Marina, CA 93933. Sabas Mercado Justiniano, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 11, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug. 11, 2026. Signed Sabas M. Justiniano. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: Aug. 20, 27, Sep. 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261624. The following person is doing business as DEL MONTE MANAGEMENT GROUP at 1634 Luzern St, Seaside, CA 93955. Samuel Isai Navarro Santiago, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 17, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug. 17, 2026. Signed Samuel I. Navarro. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: Aug. 20, 27, Sep. 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261627. The following person is doing business as MODERN SPARK CLEANING CO. at 1419 Lassen Ave, Salinas, CA 93906. Alejandra Valdez Rico and Bryan Pena, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 17, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed Alejandra Valdez. This business is conducted by a married couple. Publication dates: Aug. 20, 27, Sep. 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261612. The following person is doing business as HIS LIGHT WINDOW CLEANING at 1444 Rhone Way, Gonzales, CA 93926. Jason Ralph Wider and Adelina Iesha Daniels, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 14, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug. 14, 2026. Signed Adelina Iesha Daniels. This business is conducted by a married couple. Publication dates: Aug. 20, 27, Sep. 3, 10, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261581. The following person is doing business as VIKATA LAPIDARY & MAGICK at 225 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Today I Belong LLC, 517 2nd St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 10, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed Pheroze Karai, Manager. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: Aug. 13, 20, 27, Sep. 3, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261583. The following person is doing business as J.MERINO RENTAL at 1102 San Rafael, Soledad, CA 93960. Joel Merino Solano, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 10, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed Joel Merino Solano. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: Aug. 13, 20, 27, Sep. 3, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261576. The following person is doing business as HZ CONSTRUCTION at 19405 Bellinzona Ave, Salinas, CA 93906. Federico Aguilar Hernandez, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 10, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug. 10, 2026. Signed Aguilar Hernandez Federico. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: Aug. 13, 20, 27, Sep. 3, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261464. The following person is doing business as CRECIENDO JUNTOS at 985 Crestview St, Salinas, CA 93906. Lina Beatriz Georgina Martinez-Hernandez, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on July 17, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Jan. 01, 2021. Signed Lina B.G. Hernandez. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: Aug. 13, 20, 27, Sep. 3, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261565. The following person is doing business as LOSA VINO at
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