38 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY SEPTEMBER 3-9, 2026 www.montereycountynow.com classifieds Legal Notices nership. Publication dates: Aug. 27, Sep. 3, 10, 17, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261617. The following person is doing business as TACO BELL 043501 at 840 Fifth Street, Gonzalez, CA 93926. L & R, Bells, LP, 7888 Wren Ave, suite C-137, Gilroy, CA 95020. 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. 12, 2026. Signed Taylor Loesch. This business is conducted by a limited partnership. Publication dates: Aug. 27, Sep. 3, 10, 17, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261638. The following person is doing business as MISPLACED MEMENTOS at 5100 Coe Ave Spc 208, Seaside, CA 93955. Jennifer Laurine Bryan, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 19, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 14, 2026. Signed Jennifer Bryan. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: Aug. 27, Sep. 3, 10, 17, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261676. The following person is doing business as 101 BBQ & CATERING COMPANY at 8049 San Miguel Canyon Road, Salinas, CA 93907. Patricia Olson, PO Box 1882, Salinas, CA 93902. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 24, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug. 24, 2026. Signed Patricia Olson. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: Aug. 27, Sep. 3, 10, 17, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261672. The following person is doing business as REFINED BY RICHELLE at Studio 33, 1928 N. Main St, Salinas, CA 93906. Likha Studio LLC, 3093 Everett cir, Marina, CA 93933. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 21, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed Richelle B. Villanueva-Lyle, Managing Member. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: Aug. 27, Sep. 3, 10, 17, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261635. The following person is doing business as PRISTINE REMODELING at 578 Ingman Ct, Marina, CA 93933. Clement Steve Padilla, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 18, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed Clement Steve Padilla. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: Aug. 27, Sep. 3, 10, 17, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261671. The following person is doing business as MUTT O’ MINE at 827 Kimball Ave, Seaside, CA 93955. Raiden John Attebury, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 21, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Aug. 18, 2026. Signed Raiden Attebury. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: Aug. 27, Sep. 3, 10, 17, 2026. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20261651. The following person is doing business as HEALTHY CHANGE 4 GOOD at 125 Grand Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Linda Downey, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 19, 2026. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on July 13, 2026. Signed Linda Downey. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: Aug. 27, Sep. 3, 10, 17, 2026. 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. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: File No.20261572. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name MGB STUDIO at 105 E Alisal Suite 102, Salinas, CA 93901. Luz Gabriela Camacho De Ponce; Maricela Caballero Carranza; Berenice Jacuinde Caballero, same address. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Monterey County on Oct. 14, 2022. Signed: Maricela Caballero. This business was conducted by a general partnership. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 07, 2026. 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 ManageNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS City of Gonzales: 1. Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Study, and 2. Vista Lucia Reorganization Proposal (Vista Lucia Specific Plan area – up to 3,498 residential units on 768 acres) The Local Agency Formation Commission has prepared a draft Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Study for the City of Gonzales. The draft study complies with statutory requirements for LAFCOs to periodically review the services and spheres of influence of local government agencies. The draft study also addresses the potential effects of the Vista Lucia expansion proposal, outlined below. The City of Gonzales’ Vista Lucia proposal is a request for LAFCO approval of a reorganization (City annexation and detachments of the Gonzales Rural Fire Protection District and Resource Conservation District of Monterey County) of 768 acres (approximately 1.2 square miles) of uninhabited land located generally between Fanoe and Iverson Roads, fully within Gonzales existing sphere of influence and adjacent to Gonzales’ city limits. If approved, the City anticipates future development of up to 3,498 single‑ and multi‑family residential units, 96,000 square feet of commercial development, 79 acres of parks, three school sites, agricultural buffers, and necessary infrastructure to serve the Vista Lucia site. The City anticipates that buildout would occur over approximately 20 years or more. Notice is hereby given that, on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., LAFCO will hold public hearings to consider the actions listed below: 1. Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Study: The Commission will consider adopting the City of Gonzales 2026 Municipal Service Review and Sphere of Influence Study, and 2. Vista Lucia Reorganization Proposal: The Commission will consider approval of the City of Gonzales’ proposed 768-acre Vista Lucia Reorganization (City annexation and detachments from the Gonzales Rural Fire Protection District and Resource Conservation District of Monterey County). The hearings will be held in the Board of Supervisors Chamber of the Monterey County Government Center (168 W. Alisal Street in Salinas). All persons wishing to speak regarding the proposed actions will be heard. The meeting will also be accessible by online video conference or by telephone. The meeting agenda, when posted, will include instructions for viewing or participating in the public meeting online or by telephone. The meeting agenda will also include instructions for submitting written comments in advance of the meeting. The agenda and Executive Officer’s reports for the September 28 LAFCO meeting will be available by 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23 at LAFCO’s website: www.monterey.lafco.ca.gov Information about the Vista Lucia proposal is available on LAFCO’s website: www.monterey.lafco.ca.gov As the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, the City certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and adopted CEQA findings, a statement of overriding considerations, and the Vista Lucia Specific Plan for development of the site in September 2025. If you have any questions or would like to receive additional information, please contact Principal Analyst Jonathan Brinkmann at brinkmannj@monterey.lafco.ca.gov or (831) 755‑5121. KEN WYSOCKI, Ph.D., Executive Officer Local Agency Formation Commission of Monterey County TO: ALL PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR LEGAL INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING SEIZED PROPERTY: Notice is hereby given that the property described below was seized by law enforcement officers on the respective dates set forth below, at the listed locations, for violation(s) of the Health and Safety Code section(s) indicated. 1. $ 1,730.00 U.S. Currency seized 12/4/2025, at 103 Railroad Ave., Pajaro, CA 95076, for HS11351; HS11378: Control no. 25‑15; 2. $ 3,939.00 U.S. Currency seized 12/15/2025, at 189 Seaside Cir., Marina, CA 93933, for HS11378: Control no. 25‑16; 3. $ 904.00 U.S. Currency seized 3/28/2026, at 11 San Juan Rd., Royal Oaks, CA 95076, for HS11378: Control no. 26‑01; 4. $ 919.00 U.S Currency seized 4/9/2026 at 150 Encinal Street 25, Soledad, CA 93960, for HS 11378; and HS 11379: Control no. 26‑02 5. $ 215.00 U.S. Currency seized 4/9/2026 at 100 Block of Kidder St., Soledad, CA 93960, for HS11378; HS 11379: Control no. 26‑02b; 6. $ 18,578.00 U.S. Currency seized on 4/19/2026, at 11299 Geil St. # 7, Castroville, CA 95012, for HS11378; HS11351: Control no. 26‑03; 7. $ 1,380 US. Currency seized 4/11/2026 at 925 N Sanborn Rd. Salinas, CA 93905, for HS11351: Control no. 26‑04; 8. $ 2,000 U.S. Currency seized 4/11/2026 at 746 Pino Way, Salinas, CA 93905, for HS11351: Control no. 26‑04b; 9. $ 515.00 U.S. Currency seized 5/23/2026 at Monterey County Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey, CA 93940, for HS11351; HS11378, HS11359: Control no. 26‑05 10. $ 1,500.00 U.S. Currency seized 5/23/2026 at 444 Dela Vina Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940, for HS11351; HS11378, HS11359: Control no. 26‑05b 11. $ 62,644.00 U.S. Currency seized 7/6/2026 at 726 Elkington Avenue, #7, Salinas, CA 93905, for HS11351; HS11352; HS11378; and HS11379: Control no. 26‑06 12. $ 2,835 U.S. Currency seized 7/6/2026 at 1301 N. Davis Road, Salinas, CA 93908, for HS11351; HS11352; HS11378; and HS11379: Control no. 26‑06b The Monterey County District Attorney has initiated proceedings for forfeiture of the above‑described property. You have 30 days from the date of last publication of this notice or 30 days after actual notice, to file a verified claim opposing forfeiture, stating your interest in the property, with the Superior Court Clerk located at 1200 Aguajito Road, Floor 1, Monterey, CA 93940. You must provide a file‑stamped copy of your claim to the District Attorney, at 1200 Aguajito Road, Room 301, Monterey, CA 93940, to the attention of Emily Hickok. The above control numbers have been assigned to each respective case. Use the appropriate number for identification on all claims and other correspondence. Claim opposing forfeiture (MC‑200) forms are available online and at the District Attorney’s Office at the address set forth above. If your claim is properly filed and served, the District Attorney will decide whether to file a petition for forfeiture with the court to contest your claim. If the District Attorney files a petition, you have a right to a hearing, which includes (without limitation) the following rights: a right to use the subpoena powers of the court to order witnesses to attend, a right to testify on your own behalf, a right to submit evidence showing the legitimacy of the seized assets, and a right to cross examine opposing witnesses. This is a civil action, and you have the additional right to represent yourself or hire your own attorney. Failure to timely file and serve a verified claim will result in the property being declared or ordered forfeited to the State of California without further notice or hearing. DATED: August 18, 2026 JEANNINE M. PACIONI District Attorney, Monterey County /s/ Emily Hickok Chief Deputy District Attorney
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