ent 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 Dec. 09, 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: Kyle A. Krasa, Esq., Krasa Law, Inc., 704-D Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, 831-920-0205. Publication dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 2026. Summons SUMMONS (Citacion Judicial): Case No. 26CV001798. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (Aviso al demandado) ISRAEL MENDEZ AND DOES 1 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (lo esta demandando el demandante) GUSTAVO SOTO MARTINEZ AND CHRISTINA MARTINEZ. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE the court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case . AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la imformacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 dias de calendario Despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usa para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no pueded pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro De Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov), o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitaje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA 93940. The name and address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) Joseph J. Babich, Esq./SBN 096290, Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLP, 20 Bicentennial Circle, Sacramento, CA 95826, 916-379-3500 Date (Fecha) April 02, 2026. Clerk (Secretario) by Graviela Martines, Deputy (Adjunto). Publication dates Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 2026. Trustee Sale T.S. No.: 2602090119. Notice of Trustee’s Sale: Loan No.: 0721044856 Order No. 95533223 APN: 420-271- 006-000 Property Address: 52199 Pine Canyon Road King Area, CA 93930 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 6/28/2022. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceeding Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. No cashier’s checks older than 60 days from the day of sale will be accepted. Trustor: Julio Flores and Yolanda Rodriguez Merino, husband and wife, as Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Recorded 7/1/2022 as Instrument No. 2022029453 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Monterey County, California, Date of Sale: 11/10/ 2026 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: main entrance County Administration Building, 168 West Alisal Street, Salinas, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $263,714.34 (estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 52199 Pine Canyon Road King Area, CA 93930 Legal Description: Please See Attached Exhibit “A” The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet website www. mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2602090119. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440- 4460, or visit this internet website www. mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2602090119 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. When submitting funds for a bid subject to Section 2924m, please make the funds payable to “Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Holding Account”. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Please be advised that the trustee may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee’s sale to provide information, documentation and/or certification of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to FinCEN regulations effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. The required information must be provided to the trustee before a trustee’s deed upon sale will be issued for covered transfers. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at www.federalregister.gov/ documents/2024/08/29/ 2024-19198/anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residentialreal-estate-transfers and www. fincen.gov/rre-faqs#D_5 Date: 10/7/2026 Total Lender Solutions, Inc. 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 866-535-3736 Sale Line: (877) 440-4460 By: Rachel Seropian, Trustee Sale Officer Exhibit “A” Legal Description That Portion Of The Northwest Quarter Of The Northeast Quarter Of Section 25, Township 20 South, Range 7 East, M.D.M., In The County Of Monterey, State Of California, According To The Official Plat Thereof, On The East Side Of The Pine Canyon Road, Described As Follows: Beginning At A Pipe Stake In The Fence Of The Pine Canyon County Road And On The Produced Line Of A Fence Running Easterly, From Which A Pipe Stake In The Corner Of Sections 24, 25, 19 And 30, On The Range Line Between Ranges 7 And 8 Bears N. 59 3/4º E., 2620 Feet Distant; Thence Leaving Said Side Of Said County Road And Crossing The Old County Road Grade And Pine Creek, N 89º 40’ E, 373.3 Feet Along A Fence To A Station; Thence N. 0º 20’ W., 125 Feet To A Station; Thence S. 89º 40’ W., 322 Feet To The East Side Of The Said County Road; Thence Along Said Side Of Said County Road, As Fenced, S 22º W., 135 Feet To The Place Of Beginning. Except Therefrom The Interest In All Oil, Gases, Hydrocarbons And Other Minerals Situate Therein Or Thereon, As Excepted In The Following Deeds: Deed From Flora J. Ulrey, Et Al., To Loring H. Burns, Et Ux, Recorded July 16, 1940 In Volume 671, Page 393, Official Records, Which Excepts An Undivided One-Half Interest. Deed From James S. Forkner, Et Us., To Pettitt Lands, Inc., A Corporation, Recorded September 13, 1945 In Volume 884, Page 27, Official Records, Which Excepts And Undivided One Half Interest. Deed From Pettitt Lands, Inc., A Corporation, To Tomie A. Harmor, Et Ux, Recorded August 1, 1946 In Volume 924, Page 185, Official Records, Which Excepts An Undivided OneHalf Interest. Publication date October 15, 22, 29, 2026 REAL ESTATE For Sale Carmel: 24875 North Carmel Hills Drive $1,800,000 2br/3ba Beautifully reimagined turnkey retreat. J.R. Rouse Properties Group, Sotheby’s International Realty. (831) 318-3808 Monterey: 537 Larkin St $1,233,000 2br/2ba Classic Old Monterey charm meets beautifully restored comfort. J.R. Rouse Properties Group, Sotheby’s International Realty. (831) 318-3808 Monterey: 146 Seafoam Ave $2,999,990 3br/3ba Completely reimagined and fully remodeled by VM Ventures. Sweeping ocean views, modern design, and exceptional attention to detail. Annette Boggs, Above and Beyond Real Estate. (831) 601-5800 Pacific Grove: 226 Walnut St $1,100,000 2br/2ba Charming home featuring a spacious living dining room combination, high-beamed ceilings, wood-burning fireplace, small office, 1-car garage. Priced to sell as is. J.R. Rouse Properties Group, Sotheby’s International Realty. (831) 318-3808 Pacific Grove: 1104 Austin Ave $1,299,000 4br/2ba Each level has its own exterior access or entrance, providing easy access and flexibility. Michael Kirch, Del Monte Realty, Inc. (831) 238-3488 Pacific Grove: 917 Fountain Ave $1,800,000 3br/4ba Discover a rare combination of space, flexibility, and location. J.R. Rouse Properties Group, Sotheby’s International Realty. (831) 318-3808 Salinas: 350 Main St $999,000 br/ba Prime Commercial Building located on Main Street in downtown Salinas. Retail Store Front. 2 long term tenants. Main floor is 5,714 sf. Basement is 1,917 sf. The mezzanine is 1,063 sf. Do Not Disturb Tenants. Two address - 350 and 354 Main Street. One APN. Michael Kirch, Del Monte Realty, Inc. (831) 238-3488 Seaside: 1833 Waring St $624,999 2br/1ba Great starter home. Michael Kirch, Del Monte Realty, Inc. (831) 238-3488 Seaside: 4890 Peninsula Point Drive $1,349,991 5br/3/1ba Abundant natural light, open skies, and select vantage points toward Monterey Bay. J.R. Rouse Properties Group, Sotheby’s International Realty. (831) 318-3808 www.montereycountynow.com OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 4, 2026 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 51 Best of Monterey Bay ® Real Estate 30+ years of helping people buy and sell their homes. No matter what goes on in this crazy world... You always need a place to live. Let me help! Broker/Owner e-Pro Realtor® CalBRE#01057265 DOREE HYLAND ont rove ealty “Your Home Town Real Estate Professionals” (831) 521-5595 Doree@DoreeHyland.com www. ont rove ealty.com Michael Kirch, MBA Broker, Partner CalBRE #01227726 Cell: 831-238-3488 Local Expert Global Reach michael@delmonterealty.com The Real Deal! • Experience • Integrity • Proven Results
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjAzNjQ1NQ==