PERIODICAL: TIME SENSITIVE PRIORITY HANDLING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 ISSUE # 325475 | $1.25 PER COPY USPS 145-100 thebusinessjournal.com Small Business The Vocational Tide is Turning UPDATED DAILY www.thebusinessjournal.com DECEMBER 14, 2018 the EXECUTIVE PROFILE | 9 The Fresno Bee tops the Newspapers list Jeff Negrete Executive Director Catholic Charities the LIST | 8 the FOCUS | 10 This Week Online 6 People on the Move 11-12 The Leads 13-15 Public Notices 16-21 Opinion 22 North Fresno Zinkin projects coming to fruition After 28 years, Realty Concepts sports a new look If you believe plans to move Fresno’s Club One Casino to a larger downtown location are being driven by an intent to make more space for gambling, the owner says you’d be wrong. Currently, the card room that has occupied the ground floor at 1022 Van Ness Ave. — partly under the Radisson Hotel — has 51 card tables, and its state gam- ing license would allow just two more tables even if it moved to a larger space, said owner and CEO Kyle Kirkland. What is driving the move, he said, is that in recent years, the 30,000 square feet the casino has occupied for the past 23 years hasn’t offered enough space for what the casino needs to grow as a business, and that doesn’t just involve gambling, he said. “For example, we don’t have adequate banquet space for what we’re asked to do. So oc- casionally, we’ll have somebody come and [ask], ‘Can you do a banquet? We have 300 people,’ and we don’t have the space for that.” And the casino’s restaurant sometimes can’t accommodate potential customers because it’s full and there just isn’t room to add more dining tables, Kirk- land said. That will change, possibly in about two years, as last week the Fresno City Council approved the offer of Club One and its financial backers to purchase for $1.7 million what is com- monly referred to as the “Spi- ral Garage,” at 830 Fulton St., a city-owned parking garage with 50,040 square feet of former re- tail and office space on its west side — across the street from Chukchansi Park baseball sta- dium. Those spaces were built by the Donald A. Promnitz – STAFF WRITER Frank Lopez – STAFF WRITER David Castellon – STAFF WRITER David Castellon - STAFF WRITER Waterhouse | 4 Sugar Pine | 5 Realty Concepts | 5 Club One | 2 Club One plans follow entertainment vs. gambling trend PHOTO BY DAVID CASTELLON | Kyle Kirkland, owner and CEO of Club One Casino, said his expansion plans follow a trend in the larger gambling industry to bring more entertainment experiences into the mix. PHOTO BY DONALD A. PROMNITZ | Ana Sherwood looks on as Monica Dansby and Maggie Torres of Waterhouse Animal Hospital do blood work on her dog, Daisy. Specialty care going to the dogs Fresno vet expands offerings for man’s best friends For many pet owners, the idea of specialty care for their animals may seem unusual, but it’s a concept that’s become increasingly prominent — and it’s already being used at a Fresno clinic. Veterinarian Cheryl Waterhouse opened Waterhouse Animal Hospital 23 years ago at 1115 E. Champlain Dr., and has been there ever since. In that time, she’s brought spe- IMAGES VIA ZINKIN DEVELOPMENT | The Sugar Pine Square development at Fresno Street and Nees Avenue will feature one of north Fresno’s newest office complexes when a three- story building opens toward the end of the year. CONTRIBUTED | JP AND JOHN SHAMSHOIAN OF REALTY CONCEPTS HAVE UNVEILED A NEW LOOK FOR THEIR 28-YEAR- OLD COMPANY. Two new Zinkin Development projects in north Fresno are seeing steady progress. On the southwest corner of Fresno Street and Nees Avenue is Sugar Pine Square, land- marked by the McCormick Barstow law firm building. When complete, Sugar Pine Square will have 181,000 square feet of office and retail space on 12.4 acres. A three-story office building — a twin of the McCormick Barstow building at 60,000 square feet — should be complete by the end Fresno-based real estate brokerage Realty Concepts, LLC is ending the year with a new look. “After 28 years, we have decided that the time is right to undergo a refresh of our brand. We will still be ‘Realty Concepts,’ but we will have a totally new look and feel for the brand,” in the form of a new company logo adorning real estate signs, documents and company business cards, said J.P. Sham-
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the EXECUTIVE PROFILE | 9
The Fresno Bee tops the Newspapers list
Jeff NegreteExecutive DirectorCatholic Charities
the LIST | 8
the FOCUS | 10
This Week Online 6
People on the Move 11-12
The Leads 13-15
Public Notices 16-21
Opinion 22
North Fresno Zinkin projects coming to fruition
After 28 years, Realty Concepts sports a new look
If you believe plans to move Fresno’s Club One Casino to a larger downtown location are being driven by an intent to make more space for gambling, the owner says you’d be wrong.
Currently, the card room that has occupied the ground floor at 1022 Van Ness Ave. — partly under the Radisson Hotel — has 51 card tables, and its state gam-ing license would allow just two
more tables even if it moved to a larger space, said owner and CEO Kyle Kirkland.
What is driving the move, he said, is that in recent years, the 30,000 square feet the casino has occupied for the past 23 years hasn’t offered enough space for what the casino needs to grow as a business, and that doesn’t just involve gambling, he said.
“For example, we don’t have adequate banquet space for what we’re asked to do. So oc-
casionally, we’ll have somebody come and [ask], ‘Can you do a banquet? We have 300 people,’ and we don’t have the space for that.”
And the casino’s restaurant sometimes can’t accommodate potential customers because it’s full and there just isn’t room to add more dining tables, Kirk-land said.
That will change, possibly in about two years, as last week the Fresno City Council approved
the offer of Club One and its financial backers to purchase for $1.7 million what is com-monly referred to as the “Spi-ral Garage,” at 830 Fulton St., a city-owned parking garage with 50,040 square feet of former re-tail and office space on its west side — across the street from Chukchansi Park baseball sta-dium.
Those spaces were built by the
Donald A. Promnitz – STAFF WRITER
Frank Lopez – STAFF WRITER
David Castellon – STAFF WRITER
David Castellon - STAFF WRITER
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Sugar Pine | 5
Realty Concepts | 5
Club One | 2
Club One plans follow entertainment vs. gambling trend
PHOTO BY DAVID CASTELLON | Kyle Kirkland, owner and CEO of Club One Casino, said his expansion plans follow a trend in the larger gambling industry to bring more entertainment experiences into the mix.
PHOTO BY DONALD A. PROMNITZ | Ana Sherwood looks on as Monica Dansby and Maggie Torres of Waterhouse Animal Hospital do blood work on her dog, Daisy.
Specialty care going to the dogsFresno vet expands o�erings for man’s best friends
For many pet owners, the idea of specialty care for their animals may seem unusual, but it’s a concept that’s become increasingly prominent — and it’s already being used at a Fresno clinic.
Veterinarian Cheryl Waterhouse opened Waterhouse Animal Hospital 23 years ago at 1115 E. Champlain Dr., and has been there ever since. In that time, she’s brought spe-
IMAGES VIA ZINKIN DEVELOPMENT | The Sugar Pine Square development at Fresno Street and Nees Avenue will feature one of north Fresno’s newest office complexes when a three-story building opens toward the end of the year.
CONTRIBUTED | JP AND JOHN SHAMSHOIAN OF REALTY CONCEPTS HAVE UNVEILED A NEW LOOK FOR THEIR 28-YEAR-OLD COMPANY.
Two new Zinkin Development projects in north Fresno are seeing steady progress.
On the southwest corner of Fresno Street and Nees Avenue is Sugar Pine Square, land-marked by the McCormick Barstow law firm building.
When complete, Sugar Pine Square will have 181,000 square feet of office and retail space on 12.4 acres.
A three-story office building — a twin of the McCormick Barstow building at 60,000 square feet — should be complete by the end
Fresno-based real estate brokerage Realty Concepts, LLC is ending the year with a new look.
“After 28 years, we have decided that the time is right to undergo a refresh of our brand. We will still be ‘Realty Concepts,’ but we will have a totally new look and feel for the brand,” in the form of a new company logo adorning real estate signs, documents and company business cards, said J.P. Sham-
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city in 1967 and leased immediately by the Gottschalks department store next door as part of an expansion, while the parking garage was built above and be-hind the news spaces.
Gottschalks vacated its flagship downtown location in 1988, along with the retail and office spaces next door, and all have been vacant since, said
Mark Standriff, a Fresno city spokes-man.
The office and retail spaces sold encompass nearly 25,000 square feet on the ground floor, an equal amount in the basement and about a 3,000-square-foot mezzanine area that the casino would renovate and move into, Kirkland said.
With the purchase, Club One also would take ownership of the six-story,
580-space parking garage.Kirkland told the City Council last
week that there is no threat of losing downtown parking, as plans are to keep the for-pay parking garage operating for public use as well as for Club One patrons.
“I’ve already had conversations with the Fresno Grizzlies about their park-ing needs,” for home baseball games at Chukchansi Park.
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PHOTO BY DAVID CASTELLON | The “Spiral” garage’s likeness to stacked poker chips wasn’t lost on Kyle Kirkland, who purchased the facility and about 50,000 square feet of the old Gottschalks building on Fulton Street.
“We have the outline, at least, for a usage agreement with them, Fortu-nately for us, we have sort of opposite usage,” as the baseball games mostly occur on days in the summer months, and casino business tends to be slower in the daytime and during the summer, Kirkland said.
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assessed value, but it includes require-ments to do deferred maintenance. That includes $4 million of work in the office and retail space required to make it habitable again and $3 million on the parking garage.
In all, Kirkland estimated the re-quired work and renovations work to cost $13-$15 million, which is being paid for with the backing of Brixton Capital, a Solano Beach-based real estate invest-ment firm.
“There certainly is risk, but we be-lieve we have the talent to pull it to-gether. We’re confident we can put the resources in this [building] to turn it into a productive asset.”
He said he plans to start planning the renovations right away, and part of that will involve making decisions on how the new casino site will look and what will be in it.
The look will be vital, as the goal will be to make the card casino look mod-ern and stylish without going too far and alienating long-time players, Kirk-land said. Other decisions will include whether to use the additional space to add at least one more restaurant and whether to open up a bingo room, which the casino can’t legally operate unless it’s used as a fundraising venue for nonprofits.
Expanding the event space for meet-ings and celebratory gatherings is pret-ty much a given, and Kirkland said he is considering a way to hold concerts or other types of events there.
“I’ve had theater groups ask if we have room for that, and it isn’t set up for a concert space,” as the casino’s current event center can hold just 120 people,” he said. “But I could see us have night-club activity.”
This follows a trend that has been growing in Las Vegas and the casino in-dustry for years — putting less focus on gambling and finding other, non-gam-ing attractions to draw visitors.
“Twenty years ago, Vegas was 80 per-cent gaming and 20 percent non gam-ing,” Kirkland said. “Now, you’re seeing 30 percent gaming 70 percent non gam-ing — Cirque du Soleil shows, retail.”
He quickly added, “I’m not telling you we’re going to have a Cirque du Soleil show.”
Kirkland added that he sees Club One’s new locale as an enhancement for business on Fulton Street, which has had new restaurants and breweries open there over the past year — among them Zack’s Brewing Company, which is scheduled to open this weekend — gen-erating more nighttime activity there.
“I see us being an anchor at that [south] end, supporting the other busi-nesses, because, frankly, we’re open.”
Jimmy Cerracchio, president and CEO of the Downtown Fresno Part-nership, agreed, saying, “I do think it’s good Club One is moving to Fulton,” not only because an empty building is finally getting a new use, but the casino and its bar, restaurant and other attrac-tions will be a further draw for patrons to the downtown “brewery district,” which includes the south end of Fulton Street.
Some big portions of the cost for Club One’s move would have nothing to do with the looks and setup of the new ca-sino.
Unlike most office commercial build-ings, a casino never closes, so equip-ment doesn’t power down or get less use during certain parts of the day. As such, most equipment in casinos, from air conditioners and heaters to kitchen equipment, has to be of heavy-duty grades, said Kirkland, adding, “My TVs never go off. My HVAC never closes. I’ve got [food] fryers that have never been turned off in our kitchen.”
And because it’s a casino, surveillance and other security features would be installed extensively throughout the casino area and the parking garage to protect patrons, adding to the renova-tion costs, Kirkland said.
Speaking of the parking garage, Kirk-land said he plans to hire a parking consultant to determine if the parking spaces can be better configured to hold more cars.
In addition, he’s considering making use of the two twisting car lanes on the north end of the parking garage — giv-ing the building its “spiral” nickname — to promote the casino on the other end.
“With lighting, I can make those look like casino chips or something.”
PHOTO BY DAVID CASTELLON | Club One Casino currently has 51 card tables, and its state gaming license would allow just two more tables if it moved to a larger space.
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cialty care for dogs and cats in the Valley in a primary care setting. This has meant bringing in experts for everything from dental care to cancer, and from laser therapy to acupuncture. Many of these treatments would typically be associated exclusively with humans, but according to Waterhouse, the ways that pets are being treated continue to evolve, just as they do with their owners.
The clinic’s specialists are rotated in about once a month, typically for one or two days, coming from areas including Sacramento and Los Angeles.
“Like the dentist, all he does is work on teeth in dogs and cats — that’s all he does,” Waterhouse said. “The surgeon, all he does is surgery, the cardiologist, all he does is heart disease.”
In the past, if patients wanted to seek treatment for their pets outside of pri-mary care, this typically meant a trip to
the veterinary school at UC Davis. Now, however, more and more specialty care is becoming available locally. For exam-ple, Waterhouse noted that at any given time, they usually have 10 to 12 patients on chemo. She added that dogs and cats tend to handle this treatment better than people, typically avoiding sickness or excessive hair loss.
Waterhouse said this growth has gone hand-in-hand with the rise in people buying and using pet health insurance. For example, Trupanion, leading pro-vider of pet health insurance, received more than 80,000 claims for cancer in the last five years. This has resulted in more than $34 million in reimburse-ments. The use of this insurance means that owners are more likely to seek bet-ter treatments for their animals, as op-posed to the costs they would face by paying out of pocket.
Waterhouse credited the growing use
Cheryl Waterhouse shows a touchscreen with information on pet breeds. Waterhouse Animal Hospital offers specialty care for pets in Fresno, and has been around for 23 years.
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of specialists primarily in changing at-titudes — especially in how owners per-ceive their pets.
“The dogs went from the barnyard to the bedroom,” she said. “And so as cats and dogs have become more important in our lives, as they’ve become members
of the family, they want more advanced medical care for their pets. So therefore, specialists have come along.”
Meanwhile, Waterhouse Animal Hos-pital continues to provide primary care for pets, giving them the ability to reach out to a wider array of clients. One of these clients is pet owner Ana Sherwood, who’s been taking her dog Coco (and lat-
er her second dog, Daisy) to Waterhouse for 11 years.
“There have been times we’ve come in that I didn’t know there were any health issues and they’ve discovered ear infec-tions,” Sherwood said. “And like today, I mentioned my older dog is not getting around as well and the doctor made a recommendation…but I didn’t realize
there was something we could do.”“I love being able to work with people
who take care of their pets,” Waterhouse said. “They value us because we help to make their beloved pets better — to make them happier and healthier longer.”
shoian, president of the Fresno-based business he co-owns with his father, John.
The old logo featured an arched win-dow alongside the company name. The new one eliminates the window and incorporates a new font for the letters, creating a cleaner, more modern look, he said.
And beneath Realty Concepts, “A family company” tagline has been add-ed, while a second logo with just an un-derlined “RC” will be featured on some business cards.
“Family company” partly refers to the father-and-son ownership, as well as their regard for many of their em-ployees as practically being family and the fact that the company works with families to buy and sell their homes, the Shamshoians said.
“That’s a big part of who we are, making sure we are serving the fami-
lies of the Central Valley with profes-sionalism and first-class service,” the younger Shamshoian said.
The new look was unveiled to em-ployees during a company party this week.
Welcoming a child is an incredibly excit-ing time in your life. As you prepare for your new addition, it can be challenging to know where to start financially. As you plan to welcome your first, second or even fifth child, consider the sev-en tips below, which can help you determine how to provide your family with the life-style you desire.
Re-evaluate your career. The arrival of a new child may cause you to think differently about your career goals. Perhaps you want to earn a promotion, seek a job with a higher salary or better benefits, or pursue continuing education. Maybe you or your spouse are ready to reduce your hours or become a stay-at-home parent. If you are thinking about changing your job status, evalu-ate how the move may affect your
paycheck, retirement savings and benefits.
Think about life-style changes. How will
your baby impact your day-to-day activities? Incorporate the cost of family outings and in-creased expenses into your budget to avoid surprises. Keep in mind that supporting your
children in their hobbies, such as a traveling soccer team, music lessons or private coaching, may take additional investment. If your ideal lifestyle involves a new car or home, consult a financial professional about the pros and cons of making the move today – or further down the road.
Consider childcare expenses. According to Care.com, close to one-third of parents spend 20 percent or more of their income on childcare. And this cost is on the rise. In some U.S. states the cost for one year of care can be
more than one year of college. So, whether you choose daycare, a nanny, an au pair, an afterschool sitter or a combination of op-tions, make planning for this ex-pense a priority.
Prepare for tuition. While the cost of childcare may decrease if you choose to send your child to public school, private elementary or secondary school often comes with a price tag. Furthermore, the cost of college continues to rise at a pace faster than inflation. Tax reform expanded the use of 529 plans, a saving option most commonly used for higher edu-cation expenses. You may now withdraw up to $10,000 federal income tax-free per beneficiary, per year to pay for kindergar-ten through 12th grade tuition at a public, private or religious school. And, if funding college tuition is important to you, know it’s never too early to start saving.
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Ponder family values. Start thinking about how you want to teach your child about finan-cial responsibility. Will you give him or her an allowance? What is your vision for giving birthday presents, holiday gifts, vacation souvenirs and other items to your child? What money values do you want to pass down? Be-ing intentional early can help set clear expectations and ensure you and your spouse are on the same page.
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experiences. Think about what activities matter to you and incor-porate them into your financial plan. Taking an annual vacation, owning a vacation home, buy-ing season tickets to your favorite team or purchasing a boat are common goals for many families.
Expanding your family often has a way of putting your priori-ties into perspective. If you would like an objective opinion on how to best plan for your goals, talk with a financial advisor in your area.
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of the year. Though it is being built on spec, there are more prospective tenants than space available, according to a Zinkin Development spokes-person.
There will also be two retail buildings, each 13,000 square feet, as well as two retail pads, one of 3,000 square feet and another of 6,125 square feet. There’s also the potential for two additional pads.
Sugar Pine Square is set to have 20,000 to 25,000 thou-sand square feet of retail, ser-vices and restaurants.
An 8,000 square foot pad adjacent to the new Citizens Business Bank on Fresno Street is under construction, expected to be complete with-in the next four months.
Park Crossing, an ongoing mixed-use project located on the northeast corner of Fri-ant Road and Fresno Street, has had stores popping up
since 2016, including Trader Joes, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Dickey’s Barbeque Pit and the Habit Burger Grill.
The 40-acre site will eventually have more than 500,000 square feet of retail, service, and office uses, and is adjacent to about 4 million square feet of existing office properties.
There are three buildings that are vacant for retail, two of them between a Sports-man’s Warehouse and a Petco,
and one next to the Trader Joe’s. There are also plans for five buildings that will be used for offices, with three of those buildings consisting of a minimum of four stories.
There are also six pad build-ings and multi-family hous-ing units on the corner of Audubon Drive and Cole Av-enue. The amount of housing units is yet to be determined and depending on market conditions, the housing units should be completed within
the next 24 months. A walk-ing and biking trail called the Sugar Pine Trail will run along Cole Avenue on the east side of the site.
As with Sugar Pine Square, there is a lot of interest from retailers to move in, but Zinkin Development declined to disclose any at this time.
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A new Mexican restaurant opened today in northwest Fresno, replacing a well-missed classic.Sabores Mexican Cocina & Tequila Bar held its grand opening at 3173 W. Shaw Ave. Wednesday. Members of the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation gathered to watch owners Aaron and Alicia Batista cut the ribbon on their restaurant, which is in the former Plaza Ventana space at the Times Square Shopping Center.The aim is to serve “more traditional Mexican flavors,” Alicia said.Everything is made from scratch, from the salsa to a family recipe for beans passed on from her mother-in-law.“We like having homemade flavors, even the beans are a family recipe,” Alicia said. “It’s like a signature here.”Another dish the Batistas boast is the carne en su jugo, which is a beef soup served in a rich broth with bacon, green onions and a sauce made with cilantro, tomatillos and a just a hint of Serrano peppers.Those who like a drink with their meal may have to wait though, as the bar won’t be open until the beginning of the year. The liquor license has to be posted for 30 days before they can serve tequilas and other beverages.The dream for the restaurant came from Alicia’s love of cooking and socializing. She and her husband had long wanted to own their own business. So, she left her job as a production supervisor at a food processing facility where she “used to be covered in onion dust.”
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PHOTOS BY EDWARD SMITH | Alicia and Aaron Batista (center) cut the ribbon on their new restaurant, Sabores Mexican Cocnia & Tequila Bar, on Wednesday in Fresno.
R E T A I L RETAILNew burger place comingA new hamburger chain has been finalized for phase two of the El Paseo Marketplace development in northwest Fresno.Wayback Burgers, an international restaurant with locations from Chowchilla to Brunei, is projected to arrive in Fresno by late 2019 or early 2020, according to Chris Shane, managing partner and founder of Gryphon Capital. Gryphon Capital is the development agency working on El Paseo Marketplace.This will be the first Wayback Burgers restaurant in the Fresno area. The franchise has locations in 30 states and nine countries outside the United States.The company is based in Connecticut and started in Delaware in 1991, according to Patrick Conlin, senior vice president for Wayback Burgers.The location itself is still in the works as architectural drawings still need to be drawn up and approved, according to Conlin.Some of the food on the menu at Wayback Burgers is considered halal, which means it is allowed under Islamic dietary laws. The chicken, as well as the cheesesteak is sourced from meat humanely slaughtered that abides by restrictions set in the religion, said Conlin.This started when a franchisee near a college wanted to have menu options to accommodate the Muslim population there and went to the corporate office requesting the change.Shane said Wayback Burgers is just one of the businesses set to occupy the more than 200,000 square feet of development at El Paseo as part of phase two. Phase one, which opened in 2014, is anchored by a Target store.Future tenants include Regal Cinemas and Hobby lobby.After phase two, El Paseo will consist of 600,000 square feet of retail space.
NONPROFITSCommon Space finds a new homeA nonprofit incubator in Downtown Fresno will be operating with more space after a move to the Fulton District.The incubator and social gathering hub Common Space opened in its new home yesterday evening with an Art Hop event. Located at 1250-1252 Fulton St., the building will also serve as a coffee shop with Café Alchemy beginning construction early next year.It was previously located at 2915 Tulare St.“And know that this is really just the beginning for us,” said Justin Kamimoto, CEO. “There is about 7,000 more square feet in this building that we have the opportunity in the future, when the time comes, to expand even more and do even more. It’s just the beginning of hopefully an amazing chapter.”The building was purchased in January by Mario and Jenna Gutierrez. According to Veronica Stumpf, broker for Stumpf and Company Real Estate, this is the first building on record to be purchased on Fulton since the street was restored in 2017. Gutierrez, who owns a business in Hollister specializing in doors, windows, hardware and molding for homes, said that he was attracted to Common Space by their work, saying that they were a tenant that he could be proud of.“I know what it’s like to be a tenant as a business and I see in Justin that same taking care of the space the way an owner would — taking pride in it,” Gutierrez said. “That’s very important to me.”Memberships for Common Space will start at $15 for students and seniors, $50 for common areas and $100 to have a dedicated desk. Office spaces are also available for lease starting at $350.
DISTRIBUTIONUPS to pull trigger on Visalia hubUnited Parcel Service (UPS) is moving forward on plans for its new Visalia distribution hub this month.Blueprints call for a 425,000 square foot facility expected to employ 600 people.Mayor Warren Gubler said he and City Manger Randy Groom met with UPS representatives about a month ago. ”They told us they want to build their plant next year and it will bring 300 more jobs to Visalia,” Gubler said.UPS bought 58 acres last year at the northeast corner of Plaza and Riggin avenues, the first development that would be north of Riggin in the industrial park.Asked about the plan, a UPS spokesman said they had no comment.But local Teamsters, who have a contract with UPS, say they have been advised of the plan.” UPS Visalia has about 274 employees now and they have told us they want to add 300 to 400 more,” says Teamsters Local 948 Secretary Adam Ochoa.”They want to start construction right away” adding that UPS wants to be operating in time for next year’s busy holiday season.The UPS Visalia facility is expected to be the new Central Valley regional hub for ground shipments with room to expand if necessary. UPS is expanding its logistics hubs all around the country as they struggle to handle the ever-increasing demand from online shopping.
Plaza Ventana space has new tenant
HEALTH CAREBehavioral treatment center opensDiscovery Behavioral Health opened a new mental health facility meant to treat adolescents in Fresno.“The small, intimate setting treating a maximum of six clients at one time affords the most personalized care available and a high staff to client ratio,” said Amy Brown, director of operations.Located at 214 W. Bluff Ave., Discovery’s Resilience Teen Mental Health Treatment Center is 4,937 square feet and offers specialties for the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, self-harm/self-injury, suicidal behavior, and adoption and attachment issues.The facility is accredited from the Joint Commission and holds the same accreditation and certification as hospitals and considered the gold standard, but the inpatient treatment takes place in an estate-style home rather than an institutional setting. Currently it is the only center of its kind here in the Central Valley.
LEGALGuilty plea in security guard scheme A security firm employee pleaded guilty Monday in a scheme to supply unqualified armed guards to the IRS in Fresno.Scott T. Carlton, 49, of Visalia was an employee of E&A Protective Services, which had a government contract to supply 24-hour-a-day armed security to the IRS campus in Fresno. When it became apparent many of the guards could not achieve a minimum firearms shooting score, according to court documents, Carlton conspired to falsify the scores.Over a three-year period, E&A was paid more than $2 million on fraudulent invoices submitted to the IRS for unqualified security guards.Two co-defendants have previously pleaded guilty. Matthew L. Cocola, 47, of Clovis, pleaded guilty on Sept. 12, 2016, to making a false statement and was sentenced to a term of probation. Robert J. Bejarano, 49, of Kingsburg, pleaded guilty on Sept. 17 to conspiracy and making a false statement and is scheduled to be sentenced May 6, 2019.Carlton is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd on March 25, 2019. Carlton faces a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for conspiracy, and five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for making a false statement, though the final sentence is at the discretion of the court.
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MILES TONES
Donald A. Promnitz – STAFF WRITER
A new program at Fresno City College is giving students motivation to go above and beyond in their studies.
As part of her online course for hu-man relations, business instructor Lydia Anderson has introduced digital badging as a way to validate the progress
and accomplishments of her students as they navigate the material. Set up by the California Community Colleges Sys-tem, these badges can then be displayed on the student’s professional social me-dia accounts (such as a LinkedIn page), demonstrating to potential employees what the student has achieved.
These badges can be earned for skills
and soft skills related to the subject being taught. For example, Anderson’s class — human relations — offers badges in such skills as teambuilding, conflict manage-ment, decision-making and business eti-quette. However, different classes with different skills will have badges of their own. This can be extended to everything from welding to dentistry. These badges can also be earned through classes done both online and in person.
Anderson decided to introduce the system after taking a class on badging through the Community Colleges Sys-tem, and according to her, Fresno City is one of the first community colleges in the area to implement it. Seeing it as a potentially useful tool to incentivize her students, she said it encourages them to push themselves harder to demonstrate what they’ve learned in class.
“Just because the student took the class, or just because the student earned an ‘A’ doesn’t mean they necessarily earn the badge,” Anderson said. “They had to do extra activity and go above and be-yond that.”
This meant scoring 90 percent or higher on additional information for the class, demonstrating their rigor to the professor.
One student to pursue the badges in the Fall 2018 semester has been Michael Ferguson of the Sacramento area, who works as the senior manager of labor process improvement at Raley’s Super-markets. Ferguson was able to earn a badge for each chapter in the class, 13 in total. For Ferguson and others, the badges served to prove their worth and validate their work.
“I would say that a lot of folks who were taking the class were similarly mo-tivated as myself at becoming a better leader within our organization,” Fergu-son said. “But the badge itself [meant] that you understood the skill related to how to connect to people within your organization.”
“A lot of employees were specific Raley’s managers, management level,” Anderson said. “And the HR manager was really excited because she could im-mediately see the value that those stu-dents were getting through those earned badges.”
The Fall 2018 semester was the first that Fresno City College has used digital badging, but with the success realized by Anderson’s class, she said that some of her colleagues are already planning to implement it.
Frank Lopez – STAFF WRITER
The Majestic Jewelry & Loan Co. pawn-shop in Downtown Fresno will be ex-panding and opening a second shop right next door.
Majestic Music & More will sell new and used musical instruments, video game systems, camera gear and DJ equipment.
Leon Alchian, Jr, owner of Majestic Jew-elry and Loan Co. — a third-generation pawnshop that has been a staple of the downtown area since 1909 — is an avid music lover. He got the idea to open up a second store after he commissioned a outside mural featuring iconic rock ‘n’ roll figures on the sidewall of the shop.
“I wanted to tie the music store to the artists featured on the wall,” Alchian said. “Plus I wanted to move things from the
pawnshop to the new store. I’m running out of room in the shop, so all my instru-ments and all my hard goods will be sold next door. The only thing in the pawn shop will be jewelry and firearms.”
After the owners of wig shop Tiffany Fashions decided to retire after 22 years in business, he took the opportunity to use the vacant shop. He owns the storefront.
The new store will have 1,600 square feet of space, and there will also be a sound room for customers to try out in-struments and equipment.
The store will also have vinyl records, CDs, sports and music memorabilia, knives and other miscellaneous items.
Alchian said that after jewelry and fire-arms, musical instruments are the best sellers in pawnshops. He plans to amp up his search for more instruments, especial-
ly guitars from ma-jor brands includ-ing Fender, Gibson, C.F. Martin & Co., and Guild, and he plans to do some advertising when the store opens.
There are eight employees in the pawnshop. Al-chian plans on filtering two or three of them to the music store to assist customers. Majestic Music & More will only serve as a retail store, and the
pawning of items will still be done in the pawnshop.
Along with selling guitars, bass gui-tars, and drum kits, Alchian also wants to have a major focus on advertising to schools for saxophone, flutes, trum-pets, and other musical instruments that children use in band classes, and offer the schools package deals.
He also said he is considering rent-ing out musical instruments once the store is more established, as the rent-ing process comes with complications of insurance for the instruments.
Alchian plans on hiring teachers to offer guitar and drum lessons in the store.
Majestic Music Store and More is planning a grand opening on Dec. 15.
“ I want to see a lot of kids come and give them the spark for musical in-struments,” said Alchian. “I want kids to stop playing video games all the time and pick up a guitar.”
PHOTO BY DONALD A. PROMNITZ | Fresno City College business instructor Lydia Anderson has implemented a digital badge system for her students, which can be added to social media accounts such as LinkedIn.
Digital badges a new incentive for students
Pawnshop owner’s new store to feature music gear
PHOTO BY FRANK LOPEZ | The finishing touches are being done for Majestic Music and More, an expansion of the Majestic Jewelry and Loan Co. pawn shop right next door near Chukchansi Park.
PHOTO BY FRANK LOPEZ | Majestic Music and More will be having its opening on Saturday Dec. 15. The new store, right next to Majestic Jewelry and Loan Co., a downtown staple for nearly 70 years, will carry musical instruments, DJ equipment, sports and music memorabilia, and much more.
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NewspapersIn the Central San Joaquin Valley — ranked by print and digital circulation
2018
Name of newspaperAddressWebsitePhone number
CirculationDigital
subscriptionsAudited?
Frequency of publicationCoverage area Awards
Owned byYear Founded Top Local Executive
1
Fresno Bee1626 E St. Fresnowww.fresnobee.com441-6111
97,172(1)N/AYes
DailyCentral San Joaquin Valley N/A The McClatchey Co.
1922Ken Riddick, publisher
Tim Ritchey, incoming publisher
2
Valley VoicePO Box 44064 Lemon Covewww.ourvalleyvoice.com972-7778
15,000(2)N/ANo
Twice a monthTulare, Kings counties
3 CNPA awards - best writer (Dave Adalian) for medium sizedpaper, 2nd for online articles, 2nd for best website
Catherine Doe and JosephOldenbourg
1976
Joseph Oldenbourg, publisherCatherine Doe, co-owner, writer, sales
Porterville Recorder115 E. Oak Portervillewww.recorderonline.com559-784-5000
4,471118No
DailySouth Tulare County Numerous RISN
1908 Bill Parsons, publisher
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Hanford Sentinel300 W. Sixth St. Hanfordwww.hanfordsentinel.com582-0471
WNDN/AN/A
N/AN/A N/A
Lee Central CaliforniaNewspapers
1891Jenny McGill, general manager
10
Sanger Herald740 N St. Sangerwww.reedleyexponent.com/sanger_herald875-2511
WNDN/AN/A
WeeklySanger, surrounding areas N/A Mid Valley Publishing
N/A Fred Hall, publisher
Key: WND—would not disclose. All data has been provided by representatives of the companies listed and by Business Journal research.(1) 2017 Sunday edition subscribers.(2) Per issue. Unpaid subscriptions.(3) Weekend edition subscribers.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 www.thebusinessjournal.com 9the EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Tell us a little about your career to your current position.
Upon graduating from Fresno State, I spent a few years in the corrections and law enforcement field as a deputy probation officer in Kings County and as a federal agent with Naval Investigative Service in Long Beach California. Upon returning to the Fresno area, I embarked upon a media career here in the Central Valley and throughout the region that I enjoyed for 30 years. Most recently, I held the position as director of fund development with Poverello House and now as of Nov. 13, executive director of Catholic Charities. With three sites in Fresno, Merced and Bakersfield and services to over 140,000 clients throughout the year, it is a great responsibility that I fully embrace.
What attracted you to Catholic Charities?
The thought of me being able to continue working with those less fortunate, the homeless and families in need and to be able to lead from the platform of my Catholic faith at Catholic Charities was a true blessing.
In what ways can the business community support Catholic Charities?
First of all, I came into this position fully aware that the business community does support Catholic Charities with great enthusiasm and generosity. Through monetary gifts, in-kind donations and the always needed support of volunteer hours, companies and organizations throughout the Central Valley enable us to continue this important work. Catholic Charities’ donors are emotionally and spiritually connected to our mission of helping those in the greatest of need.
What’s in the future for Catholic Charities?
Our extremely engaged board of directors is focused on maximizing and expanding services throughout the eight-county Diocese of Fresno and specifically in our Bakersfield, Merced and Fresno operations. Great things are in our future and I’m excited to be a part of answering the growing need throughout the region.
What other causes/organizations are close to your heart?
Our family has a special relationship with the Capuchin Franciscans and specifically with Father David Beaumont who lives and evangelizes amongst the indigenous people in Northern Mexico. He has made a profound impact on me in displaying his deep love with a true servant’s heart.
What are your roots in the Central Valley?
My roots run deep. I was born in Easton, raised in Bowles and attended Washington Union High School. I played football at College of the Sequoias in Visalia and at Fresno State. I’ve spent almost my entire professional career here in the Valley.
What was the best advice you ever received?
From Coach Sweeney, The Five Success Essentials:Crystallize your thinkingHave a written planDevelop a burning desireHave supreme confidenceHave iron willed determination
JEFFNEGRETE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
What was your very first job and what did you learn from it?
My first paying job as a teenager was at Fresno Meat Packing Company. I mended corral fences and dug out and removed thistle from pastures. It was a long hot summer filled with hard work and also a sense of accomplishment.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
My wife and I enjoy spending time together. Whether it’s enjoying a great meal, a weekend in Monterey, going to the movies or time with the kids when they’re all in town, being surrounded by family and friends is what brings us the greatest joy.
EDUCATION: M.S. and a B.S. in criminology, California State University Fresno
AGE: 56 years old
FAMILY: Wife Lisa and three kids: Kyle (29), Carlie (27), Chloe (24)
WHAT WE DO: Catholic Charities is a community benefit organization serving families in the greatest of need with food, clothing, housing support, education and much more. Even more so, we provide help and create hope when often there is none.
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David Castellon – STAFF WRITER
Traditionally, shop classes were thought of as havens for students who didn’t excel at academics.
But times have changed.These days, as students advance through
these “career technical education” classes, as they’re called today, academics play a role as important as hands-on skills. Students may not only have to build house walls or machine-cut metal, but also calculate structural integrity or do complex programming before they drive in nails or turn on a machine.
Members of the construction and manufacturing industries, many old enough to have picked up their early skills in shop classes, are increasingly going back to school — not to learn but teach and help students develop industrial skills that prepare them for jobs.
This involvement with schools is being pushed largely because of the current shortage of skilled and trained workers.
Industry members say that problem partly stems from schools phasing out or reducing the number of shop classes they offered going back to the early 1980s. That reduced the pool of students interested in careers using tools and machinery, and many with such interests couldn’t get the training they needed to make them in demand for manufacturing and construction jobs, said Michael Prandini, president and CEO of the Building Industry Association of Fresno and Madera Counties.
“The thinking of the time was everybody needed a college education,” and that’s where the focus and money that would have otherwise gone to vocational training went, he said.
As a result, “I just think from a general standpoint, high school students aren’t exposed to careers and jobs in manufacturing and hands-on type positions,” said Brett Zall, vice president of human resources for Lyons Magnus
LLC, a major food manufacturer in Fresno. Adding to the problem, he said, is that
for years students have been encouraged to go to colleges and universities as career paths, whereas careers that didn’t require full degrees were downplayed.
The thinking has changed.“Manufacturing creates the most jobs
and, I believe, the most middle-class jobs [in California],” said Troy Brandt, the new chairman of the board for the San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance.
“We see this gap developing now — especially in California, but in the rest of the country — between the haves and have nots. And then you see industries like ours, manufacturing industries, who can’t find enough machinists and welders, and I would say that I hire 100 percent of the qualified machinists and welders that come through our door,” said Brandt, a mechanical engineer and general manager of Hydratech, LLC, a Fresno manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders.
Members of the manufacturing and building trades are trying to revive career-training education in schools.
I n d u s t r y m e m b e r s h av e b e e n encouraged to approach school systems about reviving these sorts of programs, and also go a step further and donate time and resources.
In the Fresno area, this is particularly important, said Brandt, explaining that a huge ratio of local high school graduates don’t go on to earn university degrees, “so this provides them a way to make great livings for their families — jobs like machinist, programmers, welders and those sorts of things.”
He said SJVMA has a program, Dream it and Do It, “and its essence is about bringing manufacturing to the classrooms and bringing the classrooms to manufacturing,” which includes bringing students to manufacturing facilities, in part to show them the latest equipment as well as to show them that what they believe manufacturing and the jobs in the field are
like may be outdated. “They think it’s dirty. They don’t think
its computer control and programming. It’s high level, it’s highly skilled.”
That exposure isn’t just for people wanting to machine parts and weld, Brandt said, adding that “Most of our welding is done with robots, and we need people who can learn to program those robots,” which often doesn’t require having a computer science degree, he said, adding that one of his human welders learned how to do the programming.
Even as some industries look to restore the emphasis on vocational education, California lawmakers are looking to do the same thing.
The decline in career technical education classes, which many say began in the early 1980s due to issues ranging from tighter school budgets to federal policies focused on academically preparing students for testing and college, began turning around about 10 years ago.
In California, the movement really got a shot in the arm three years ago when the
state initiated grants and other funding in part to support and build up CTE programs in schools, said Kristin McKenna, director of college and career readiness for Madera Unified School District.
“Much of this resurgence is due to its evolution, from traditional vocational education to CTE pathways, which can provide students with a tangible leg-up for both college and career,” states a blog post by Oakland-based Social Policy Research Associates.
Indeed, California recognizes 15 industry sectors for CTE programs in school, and depending on the school district they can run from engineering and architecture to manufacturing, agriculture and health care.
Classes offered in some Fresno County schools include training in firefighting and crime scene investigation.
Industry partners and volunteers are important parts of CTE programs, as in Madera Unified schools, they review and sometimes help design the curriculum to ensure students are learning skills and are using — or at least learning about — equipment that is used today by the businesses that may one day hire them, McKenna said.
“You’re not going to really find birdhouses and book shelves anymore. Really, the courses are aligned and designed to the industries,” she said. “In the manufacturing program, students are machining and programming and working with robotics,” McKenna added. “So they’re actually making sheds and making large dog houses. They’re doing electrical
plans or they’re doing electrical boards. “In any district, their pathways should
be guided by the local industry and the local sectors and the local need. As an industry, you can help to guide that,” she said, adding, “That makes graduating students more prepared for the jobs the industries need.”
An example of that: her district had ended its automotive pathway, until local mechanics informed the Madera district of their challenges hiring National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence–certified mechanics. That discussion lead to the district working with local mechanics to launch plans to convert a building at Madera High School into an auto shop classroom that will include training in semi truck repair set to open in August 2020.
Besides helping design the facility, local mechanics have committed to donating some of their old equipment and let students shadow them on their jobs.
Industries seeing the importance of shop classes in schools
David Castellon | Reporter can be reached at: 490-3464 or e-mail [email protected]
SOURCE: FRESNO COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS | A Kerman High School student, center, participated earlier this year in the Career Skills Challenge at the Fresno City College campus, where more than 1,000 students in career education training classes, including construction, competed to show their skills.
PHOTO BY DAVID CASTELLON | Students focus on classwork at Fresno’s Career Technical Education Charter High School, an $8 million facility that opened in August where academic classes are offered alongside a heavy mix of training in construction or manufacturing skills, more so than in other high schools.
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NONPROFITS
On Nov. 30, leaders from Amazon’s new Fresno fulfillment center delivered a surprise $10,000 donation to support student programs run by the Central California Food Bank to help to feed thousands of Fresno-area kids. This donation is part of Amazon’s Rise & Smile Month, where employees across the globe are encouraged to participate in events and volunteer opportunities geared toward raising awareness about childhood hunger and taking action to help kids succeed in class, reach their full potential and become the next generation of innovators.
EDUCATION
Clovis residents Chuck and Connie Quinn were inducted into the Pacific University (in Oregon) President’s Circle on Nov. 29, during the university’s annual Celebration of Giving. The President’s Circle recognizes individuals and organizations that have cumulatively
donated $100,000 or more to the university. The Quinns’ lead gift allowed Pacific’s NCAA Division III baseball program to resurface the infield of its baseball facility with a synthetic turf that withstands the elements and improves player safety. Chuck Quinn is the owner and president of Allbright Cotton and US Plant Genetics, both based in Fresno. The Quinn’s son Trevor pitches and plays infield for the Boxers and is junior majoring in business administration.
REAL ESTATE
RE/MAX Gold has announced that REALTOR Corliss Davis is the latest addition of the growing real estate franchise. Davis brings to the office more than six years of local real estate and specializes in first-time buyers and move-up sales. She is
CONTRIBUTED | Andy Souza from Fresno Food Bank accepts a $10,000 check from Amazon Fresno General Manager Ankush Pole that will be used to bring meals to thousands in the Fresno area.
CONTRIBUTED | Pacific University (Ore.) President Lesley Hallick (right) inducts Clovis residents Chuck and Connie Quinn into the university’s President’s Circle during Pacific’s 2018 Celebration of Giving held Nov. 29.
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a member of Fresno Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors.
MILITARY
Captain William M. Gotten is being relieved by Captain James S. Bates as the commander, Strike Fighter Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet at Naval Air Station Lemoore.
NONPROFITS
The American Red Cross Central Valley’s Executive Director Barry Falke has been promoted to chief operating officer of the Pacific Division of the Red Cross. Falke will oversee the operations for Red Cross regions throughout the Pacific Coast of the United States, including California, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam and Saipan. Falke recently earned his Master of Business Administration from the Warwick Business School at the University of Warwick and is also an alumnus of Fresno State and Fresno Pacific University. In his new role, Falke will continue to be based out of the chapter headquarters in Fresno. In the coming weeks, an interim executive director will be named and a search for his replacement will begin.
AGRICULTURE
Zack Stuller of Exeter received the Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award, which recognizes accomplishments in production agriculture and leadership activity. It is awarded
by the California Farm Bureau Federation. A first-generation farmer, Stuller became interested in agriculture while growing up in Northern California, eventually earning agricultural degrees from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. After working for several years as a farm manager in the San Joaquin Valley, he started his own operation last year, farming and managing citrus fruit, kiwifruit and walnuts. His company also helps develop farmland for permanent crops. Stuller serves as treasurer of the Tulare County Farm Bureau and has taken a particular interest in water policy, serving on the county water commission and on the stakeholder committees for two local groundwater-sustainability agencies.
HEALTH CARE
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors has appointed Timothy Lutz as the director of Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) effective Jan. 7, 2019. As the Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) Director, Lutz will oversee HHSA’s workforce of approximately 2,000 employees and its four branches of daily operations: Human Services, Public Health, Mental Health, and Fiscal Operations. Lutz has worked in the public sector for over 12 years bringing a wealth of knowledge in varied areas of government programs and services including: fiscal operations, human resources, social services, aging and veteran services, environmental health, animal services and administration. Lutz comes to Tulare County after previously serving as the county administrative officer for Calaveras County in San Andreas, California.
GOVERNMENT
Assemblyman Devon Mathis (R-Visalia) was sworn into office for his third term representing California’s 26th Assembly District recently. Mathis was also named to his first post in Republican leadership when Assembly Republican Leader Marie Waldron (Escondido) appointed him to the position of Republican Whip. In his new post as Republican Whip, Mathis is responsible for mobilizing votes on important legislation, acting as a liaison between Members and leadership and coordinating strategy within the Republican Caucus.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
K. Sutherland PR is a full-service, boutique firm that offers a comprehensive and personal approach to modern public relations. Kerry Sutherland, founder and CEO, announced today that the award-winning public relations agency based in Reno, Nev. has expanded into the Central Valley with a new office location in Madera. The new Madera office, which will be led by agency Partner Stephanie Fasi Steelman, will represent a diverse mix of local lifestyle, travel, healthcare, wine and spirits and corporate brands. Steelman, who has been with K. Sutherland PR since 2012, has managed PR campaigns in a variety of industries, and her expertise lies in traditional media relations, social media and brand consultation.
The Board of Directors of Girl Scouts of Central California South officially announced the new CEO and leader of Girl Scouts across the Central Valley, Dr. Russel Statham. His appointment is effective immediately and follows the leadership of the retiring CEO Dr. Cathy Ferguson. Formerly serving as Girl
Scouts of Central California South’s chief financial and human resource officer since the beginning of 2018, he carries a strong financial operations and human resource background with over 15 years of experience in leadership positions for both public and private sectors.
EMPLOYMENT
The Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation is pleased to announce that they have selected Tracie Scott-Contreras as the new executive director. Contreras will be responsible for the management of the organization and act as the primary liaison to the Workforce Development Board of Madera County. Contreras is a longtime resident of Madera and has been employed in the local Workforce Development system for 33 years. During this time she has held the positions of operations analyst, manager, and deputy director and has, at various times, managed all program and board functions within the organization.
AGRICULTURE
Buttonwillow Warehouse Company is proud to announce the recent hire of Peter Niboli as vice president of business development. Peter’s new role with BWC will focus on enhancing our customer facing approach to the marketplace and support for a solutions-driven organization. He will help develop and facilitate the company sales, operations and marketing plans, including implementing new ideas, innovations, technology and services for the company. Additionally, he will provide direction, insight, and strategy in the development of the 5-year strategic planning process that will drive and guide BWC as a recognized sustainable, profitable and customer facing organization.
HEALTH CARE
On Dec. 3rd, Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) donated holiday food baskets, blankets, and gifts to 135 needy families from the communities of Cutler-Orosi, Hanford, Porterville, Ivanhoe, Farmersville, Terra Bella, Tulare, Traver, Visalia, Goshen, Woodlake, and Fresno. Staff and volunteers were busy preparing the baskets to be given away as part of the organization’s Anita Fund, a tradition of FHCN for over 25 years. Through the Anita Fund, FHCN employees donate on a monthly basis from their personal paychecks to provide annual holiday gifts and food baskets to support patients in need.
ENVIRONMENT
The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District is pleased to announce the hiring of Berta Mims as assistant general manager-administration. Mims comes to the district from the County of Fresno, and brings 10 years’ experience in human resources, risk management and safety, employment classification and compensation, and recruitment. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fresno in 2001, and earned a Master’s degree in public administration in 2010.
Davis
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5485 W Santa Ana AveFresno CA 93722Assets: $37,015, Liability: $83,812, Exemptions: $21,890
Love Inspired StudioCase No: 18-14815-7PO Box 692Kernville CA 93238Assets: $57,311, Liability: $72,174, Exemptions: $36,210
JR WeldingCase No: 18-14829-7237 Pacific AveShafter CA 93263Assets: $141,745, Liability: $173,668, Exemptions: $11,370
J Block TruckingCase No: 18-14853-13210 Potter StShafter CA 93263Assets: $231,125, Liability: $178,539, Exemptions: $111,155
South Lakes Dairy FarmCase No: 18-14865-7PO Box 1017Tipton CA 93272Assets: $0, Liability: $0, Exemptions: $0
Los Taco Chapos De TijuanaCase No: 18-14867-1318417 Buckaroo CtBakersfield CA 93314Assets: $0, Liability: $0, Exemptions: $0
JG TransportationCase No: 18-14689-78531 Road 234 Terra Bella CA 93270Assets: $307,161, Liability: $1,167,511, Exemptions: $177,875
REAL ESTATE
Stumpf and Company is reporting the following transactions:
1,353 square foot office at 1330 L St., Ste. C, Fresno from Dobrinka Bijev to America Works of California, Inc.. Veronica Stumpf was the broker in cooperation with Ashley Missel of Newmark Pearson Commercial.
7,083 square foot office and retail at 1250-1252 Fulton St., Fresno to Common Space, a California domestic non-profit corporation, to Mario Campos Gutierrez II and Jenna Marie Gutierrez. Veronica Stumpf, Real Estate Broker, was the broker
Newmark Pearson Commercial is reporting the following transactions:
1,084± square feet of retail space at 1122 E. Champlain Ave, Ste. 101 in Fresno leased to Boba Silog from NMSBPCSLDHB. Michael Kennedy, Lewis Smith and Nick Frechou of Retail California were the agents. 1,600± square feet of retail space in the Marketplace at El Paseo Shopping Center at the southwest corner of Herndon Avenue and Riverside Drive in Fresno leased to Wayback Burger from DCTN 389 Fresno CA, LLC. Michael Kennedy and Lewis Smith of Retail California were the agents. 1,800± square feet of retail space in the Marketplace at El Paseo Shopping Center at the southwest corner of Herndon Avenue and Riverside Drive in Fresno to Nothing Bundt Cakes from Rich Development Enterprises, LLC. Lewis Smith, Michael Kennedy and Michael Arfsten of Retail California were the agents in
cooperation with The Retail Strategy. 3,150± square feet of retail space at the northwest corner of Shaw and Leonard in Clovis leased to The Little Gym from Cloverleaf Capital, LLC. Michael Kennedy of Retail California was the agent in cooperation with Matt Stephens of Newmark Grubb Acres.
Sale of 4,392± square feet of retail space at 452 E. Shaw Ave. in Fresno to TKO Properties Fresno, LLC from the Agnes Frech Revocable Trust. Nick Frechou of Retail California was the agent.
861 square feet of office space at 7502 N. Colonial, Ste. 102, Fresno leased to Life Water Solutions from Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Jessica Young of Newmark Pearson Commercial was the agent in cooperation with Michael Reardon of Jones Lang LaSalle and Michael Schuh of Colliers International. 5,000 square feet of warehouse space and fenced yard at 1237 Barstow Ave. in Clovis to Tri County Grading & Paving from LJGR, LLC. Ron Stoltenberg and Ethan Smith, SIOR, CCIM of Newmark Pearson Commercial were the agents. 34,284 square feet of vacant land at the southwest corner of Harvest Avenue and Road 68 in Goshen leased to Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc. from DRS Landholdings LLC. Mike Porte, SIOR of Newmark Pearson Commercial’s Visalia office was the agent.
Sale of 25,700 square feet of vacant industrial land known as Lot 2 in the Dry Creek Business Park located north of Herndon Avenue and west of
Highway 168 in Clovis to Frank Liang from Ross Ford. Ron Stoltenberg, Ethan Smith, SIOR, CCIM and Scott Christensen of Newmark Pearson Commercial were the agents.
Colliers International is reporting the following transactions:
1,126 square feet at 1300 E. Shaw Ave., Ste. 126 in Fresno to Parchian Renberg and Crossman from Ernest A. Spencer Jr Trust 2007. Scott Buchanan and Brett Todd were the agents.
18,810 square feet at 2933 S. Elm Ave. in Fresno to DHL Express from SPAN Development, LLC. Buk Wagner and Charlie Schuh were the agents in cooperation with Colliers International- Oakland.
12,640 square feet at 4927 E. McKinley Ave. in Fresno to Rivendell Community, Inc. from Ann R Mirasssou. Zack Kaufman and Scott Buchanan were the agents.
9,800 square feet at 3061 W. Bullard Ave. in Fresno to Cotter Church Supplies Inc. from Marks Bullard Investors, LP. Steve Rontell and Gerald Cross were the agents.
27,134 square feet at 3980 N. Chestnut Diagonal and 4959 E. Pontiac Way in Fresno to Mesa Energy Systems from Picket Family Revocable Trust Dated October 26, 1988. Buk Wagner and Charlie Schuh were the agents in cooperation with Colliers International – Stamford, CT.
6,465 square feet at 160 N. L St. in Tulare to Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC from Bullock & Golden. Zack Kaufman, Shane Richardson and Jack Messina were the agents in cooperation with Pacific
Partners Commercials, Inc.
4.64 acres sold at 2200 E. Herndon Ave. in Clovis. The buyer was DDYS Investments LLC.The seller was Harpain Living Trust. Bobby Fena and Brad Morris were the agents.
BANKRUPTCY
The Patio ShoppeCase No: 18-14763-138000 Kroll Way #26Bakersfield CA 93311Assets: $351,545, Liability: $349,183, Exemptions: $98,551
Central Valley Farm Garden & Ranch SuppliesCase No: 18-14790-7PO Box 188Farmersville CA 93223Assets: $23,051, Liability: $72,234, Exemptions: $0
Patty’s Jewelry CreationsCase No: 18-14792-7325 N Pearson Dr #4Porterville CA 93257Assets: $4,510, Liability: $19,697, Exemptions: $57,925
Eyebrow Shaping by AsiaCase No: 18-14801-75509 W ProspectVisalia CA 93291Assets: $69,095, Liability: $175,409, Exemptions: $11,420
Origin African MarketCase No: 18-14807-75076 N Marty Ave #102Fresno CA 93711Assets: $59,097, Liability: $124,685, Exemptions: $39,340
Lashed by SilviaCase No: 18-14808-7
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Bankruptcy 13
Federal Liens 14
State Liens 14
New Businesses 15
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Zarate LandscapeDoc No: 18-066157, EDD tax lien692 N Dwight Ave, Farmersville, CA 93223Amount: $322
Titan ManufacturingDoc No: 18-066158, EDD tax lien1776 W Date Ave, Porterville, CA 93257Amount: $3,039
Cteo IncDoc No: 18-0138289,, CA Dept Tax & Fee Adm tax lien210 Clovis Ave , Clovis, CA 93612Amount: $1,642
Ya-Hala Mediterranean IncDoc No: 18-0138420, Franchise Tax Board tax lien10655 N Recreation Ave, Fresno, CA 93730Amount: $7,523
RKWP Energy llcDoc No: 18-0138419, Franchise Tax Board tax lien39710 Road 16, Kingsburg, CA 93631Amount: $2,317
California Orchards I GP llcDoc No: 18-0138418, Franchise Tax Board tax lien7221 S Jameson Ave, Fresno, CA 93706Amount: $2,518
Custom Truck Line IncDoc No: 18-0138417, Franchise Tax Board tax lien5762 E Grove Ave, Fresno, CA 93727Amount: $106,994
Wrap ‘N GraphicCase No: 18-14725-710300 Titanium StBakersfield CA 93311Assets: $278,409, Liability: $291,032, Exemptions: $16,559
Precision Tile Works IncCase No: 18-14735-1317698 Megan CtSpringville CA 93265Assets: $0, Liability: $0, Exemptions: $0
Local Door CouponsCase No: 18-14743-75618 Narrow Ridge CtBakersfield CA 93313Assets: $379,488, Liability: $456,742, Exemptions: $205,866
Daniel G Piper-Independent ContractorCase No: 18-14751-7330 E Sycamore DrHanford CA 93230Assets: $1,275,574, Liability: $349,123, Exemptions: $1,072,152
FEDERAL LIENS
Russell Contracting llcDoc No: 18-067725, IRS tax lien11603 Valley Forge Way, Bakersfield, CA 93312Amount: $1,200
Full Serve ChevronDoc No: 18-026370, IRS tax lien1221 W Yosemite Ave, Madera, CA 93637Amount: $2,820
READERS INDEX Public notices contain information that must, by law, be published in order to make that information available to the general public. First-time publications will be designated with a (1) in the top left corner of the listing. Publication dates appear in the lower left corner of the notice beginning with the first publication and ending with the last.
www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-831017-JB. 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-831017-JB IDSPub #0147419 11/30/2018 12/7/2018 12/14/201811/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000007672827 Title Order No.: 180285892 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/20/2006. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/01/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0022190 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of FRESNO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: THIDA CHHUN, A SINGLE WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/03/2019 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE VAN NESS AVENUE EXIT FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 VAN NESS, FRESNO, CA 93721. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2908 NORTH ARCHIE AVENUE, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93703 APN#: 447-072-16 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $186,288.03. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and
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.Date: December 5, 2018Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiaryC/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237Ventura, CA 93003Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspxTrustee Sale AssistantWESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.12/14/2018, 12/21/2018, 12/28/2018-----------------------------------
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-831017-JB Order No.: 8737830 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/1/2014. 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 cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CATHY GREEN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 5/7/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0050982 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 11/8/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0155028 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of FRESNO County, California; Date of Sale: 1/9/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Fresno Superior Courthouse, 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93724. At the West Entrance to the County Courthouse Breezeway Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $213,225.65 The purported property address is: 4703 W GIBSON AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93722 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 506-393-11 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 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://
Date of Sale: 01/15/2019 at 10:00 AMPlace of Sale:AT THE W. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE BREEZEWAY 1100 VAN NESS , FRESNO, CA 93724Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 352,982.85NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALETHE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: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 as:More fully described in said Deed of Trust.Street Address or other common designation of real property: 10217 North Pierpont Circle, Fresno, CA 93720 A.P.N.: 577-120-04The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.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 thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is:$ 352,982.85.Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALENOTICE 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 this 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2018-01431-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to
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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 042714-CA. 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 9211712/14/2018, 12/21/2018, 12/28/2018-----------------------------------
(1)T.S. No.: 2018-01431-CA A.P.N.:577-120-04Property Address: 10217 North Pierpont Circle, Fresno, CA 93720NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEPURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHEDIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/15/2002. 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.Trustor: Regina E. Holmes, A Married Woman, as her sole and separate propertyDuly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLCDeed of Trust Recorded 08/16/2002 as Instrument No. 2002-0139812 in book ---, page---- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Fresno County, California,
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(1)T.S. No. 042714-CA APN: 560-420-29 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/9/2013. 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 On 1/23/2019 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/10/2013, as Instrument No. 2013-0068237-00, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Fresno County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: ELIZABETH A. HAGAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, LORIETTA M FLEENER, A SINGLE WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: WEST ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE BREEZEWAY, FRESNO SUPERIOR COURTHOUSE, 1100 VAN NESS AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93724 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 887 LOYOLA AVENUE CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA 93619 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $451,772.48 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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
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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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC 800-280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 11/19/2018 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4676572 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/201812/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018-----------------------------------
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000007806532 Title Order No.: 180368129 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/04/2005. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/12/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0105709 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of FRESNO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JEFFREY H. SMITH, AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/08/2019 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE VAN NESS AVENUE EXIT FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 VAN NESS, FRESNO, CA 93721. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 833 E ALAMOS AVE, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93704 APN#: 425-152-11 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $295,469.40. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000007444854 Title Order No.: 180122566-CA-VOI FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/30/2011. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/16/2011 as Instrument No. 2011-0168410-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of FRESNO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: RICHARD V. TREVINO A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/09/2019 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: FRESNO SUPERIOR COURTHOUSE, 1100 VAN NESS AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93724. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9579 NORTH TENTH AVE, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93720 APN#: 567-061-11 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $117,973.27. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000007444854. Information about postponements that are very short in
book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Fresno County, State of California, executed by Roderick C. Pryor and Shirley W. Pryor, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the Van Ness Avenue exit from the County Courthouse, 1100 Van Ness, Fresno, CA 93721. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 551-311-36 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2432 Poe Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $261,383.55 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 11/20/2018 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27455 TIERRA ALTA WAY, STE. B, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. 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 (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.servicelinkASAP.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 140843. 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. A-4676851 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/201811/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------
FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1 PAGE 56 OF PLATS, FRESNO COUNTY RECORDS. Beneficiary Phone: (805) 845-0125 Beneficiary: Terry L. Kleid, Trustee, 807 Cima Linda Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 306-310 North 2nd , Fresno, CA 93702. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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. 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 (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 4201-38. 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. Said 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $180,335.45 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than their full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. SALE LINE PHONE NUMBER: (714) 730-2727 / Web site address: www.servicelinkasap.com DATE: 11/20/18 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY FORECLOSURE DEPARTMENT 560 E. HOSPITALITY LANE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 (909) 884-0448 Gwen Cleveland, Asst. Vice President A-4676831 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/201811/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 140843 Title No. 3435417 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/23/2004. 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. On 12/20/2018 at 10:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 04/02/2004, as Instrument No. 2004-0071280, in
Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000007672827. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 11/15/2018 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4676309 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/201811/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 4201-38 Title Order No. 05824399 APN 460-105-16 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/31/2008. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/27/2018 at 10:00AM. CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, a California corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 8-8-08 as Doc.# 2008-0113635 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Fresno County, California, executed by: Inter City Investment Group, Inc., a California Corporation, as Trustor, in favor of Roger D. Kleid, a married man as his sole and separate property, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: the Van Ness Avenue exit from the County Courthouse, 1100 Van Ness, Fresno, CA 93721 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOTS 1 AND 2 OF BLOCK 23 OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS TRACT, IN THE CITY OF FRESNO, COUNTY OF
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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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000007806532. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 11/20/2018 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4676714 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/201812/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018-----------------------------------
Order No.: 170379834 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/17/1999. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/30/1999 as Instrument No. 1999-0048954 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of FRESNO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: FEDERICO ECHEVERRIA AND MARIA A. ECHEVERRIA, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/08/2019 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE VAN NESS AVENUE EXIT FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 VAN NESS, FRESNO, CA 93721. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 20888 S GARFIELD AVE, AKA 551 GARFIELD, LANERE, CALIFORNIA 93656 APN#: 053-370-23 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances
at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $61,894.10. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000007081367 Title 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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000007081367. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 11/21/2018 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4676852 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/201812/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018-----------------------------------
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 136018 Title No. 95518441 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/07/2007. 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. On 01/09/2019 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/23/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0038976, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Fresno County, State of California, executed by David A. Finley and Ruby J. Finley, Husband and Wife and Falandrus B. Gray and Gwendolyn J. Gray, Husband and Wife and Debesay K. Taklemariam, All as Joint Tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), Fresno Superior Courthouse, 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93724 - West Entrance to the County Courthouse Breezeway. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said
County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 303-151-07 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 253 West Fir Avenue, Pinedale, CA 93650 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $195,731.48 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 11/21/2018 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27455 Tierra Alta Way, Ste. B, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. 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 (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.auction.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 136018. 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. A-4677048 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/201812/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018-----------------------------------
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 18-30347-BA-CA Title No. 18-0001527 A.P.N. 435-323-04 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/11/2008. 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 cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, 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 in an “as is” condition, 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. Trustor: Sara Tornaci, Sara Tornaci Trustee of the Sara Tornaci Revocable Trust Dated 11/02/2005 Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 03/27/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0045256 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Fresno County, California. Date of Sale: 01/10/2019 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Van Ness Avenue exit from the County Courthouse, 1100 Van Ness, Fresno, CA 93721 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $113,418.87 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 932 E Andrewsst, Fresno, CA 93704 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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 18-30347-BA-CA. 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. Date: 11/26/2018
National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4676944 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/201812/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018-----------------------------------
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 18-20661-SP-CA Title No. 180344042-CA-VOI A.P.N. 427-103-09 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/23/2006. 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 cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, 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 in an “as is” condition, 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. Trustor: Veronica S Benson, and Vince Benson, wife and husband as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 05/31/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0114007 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Fresno County, California. Date of Sale: 12/27/2018 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Van Ness Avenue exit from the County Courthouse, 1100 Van Ness, Fresno, CA 93721 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $169,469.76 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2034 East Acacia Ave, Fresno, CA 93726 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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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.
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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 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 18-20661-SP-CA. 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. Date: 11/26/2018 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4677027 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/201812/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018-----------------------------------
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 18-30865-PM-CA Title No. 180342848-CA-VOI A.P.N. 493-141-05 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/14/2017. 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 cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, 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 in an “as is” condition, 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. Trustor: Michael E Pelley, a married man as his sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 07/19/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0089576-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Fresno County, California. Date of Sale: 01/09/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Fresno Superior Courthouse, West Entrance to the County Courthouse Breezeway, 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93724 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $191,262.24 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5434 East Saginaw Way, Fresno, CA 93727 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
The purported property address is: 1930 EAST CLINTON AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93703-2130 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 446-032-04 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 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-815092-JB. 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-815092-JB IDSPub #0147827 12/7/2018 12/14/2018 12/21/201812/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018-----------------------------------
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 18-20675-SP-CA Title No. 180349750-CA-VOI A.P.N. 471-113-14 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/24/2006. 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 cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union,
or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, 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 in an “as is” condition, 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. Trustor: Maria Bautista and Jesus Bautista, wife and husband as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 11/02/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0233468 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Fresno County, California. Date of Sale: 01/03/2019 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Van Ness Avenue exit from the County Courthouse, 1100 Van Ness, Fresno, CA 93721 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $212,829.81 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1741 South Fifth Street, Fresno, CA 93702 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. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 18-20675-SP-CA. 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. Date: 11/29/2018 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4677511 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/201812/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018-----------------------------------
T.S. No.: 9462-4386 TSG Order No.: 170206832-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 303-122-36 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/18/2006. 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 02/09/2006 as Document No.: 2006-0029104, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Fresno County, California, executed by: SERGIO L. CRUZ AND LYDIA CRUZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS , as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 01/09/2019 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: West Entrance to the County Courthouse Breezeway, Fresno Superior Courthouse, 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93724 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 229 W LOCUST ST, PINEDALE, CA 93650 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $175,827.39 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. 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, 1-800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.auction.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9462-4386. 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
of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 18-30865-PM-CA. 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. Date: 11/28/2018 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 800-280-2832; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4677365 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/201812/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018-----------------------------------
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-815092-JB Order No.: 180187594-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/12/2005. 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 cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): RENITA BARBA, A WIDOW Recorded: 10/14/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0242990 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of FRESNO County, California; Date of Sale: 1/7/2019 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Van Ness Avenue exit from the County Courthouse at 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93724 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $124,203.73
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or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: 1-800-280-2832. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0344690 To: FRESNO BUSINESS JOURNAL 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/201812/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018-----------------------------------
CIVIL (1)SUMMONS(CITATION JUDICIAL)CASE NO. 17CV03902NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS:DOE 1. The Testate and Intestate Successors of ANTOINETTE BORELLO, deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under such person;DOE 2. The Testate and Intestate Successors of TONI R. BORRELLO, deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under such person;DOE 3. The Testate and Intestate Successors of TONIE R. BORRELLO, deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under such person;DOE 4. The Testate and Intestate Successors of LORENZO N. RAMIREZ, deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under such person;DOE 5. The Testate and Intestate Successors of RUTH RAMIREZ, deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under such person;DOE 6. The Testate and Intestate Successors of THOMAS JESSE RAMIREZ, deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under such person;DOE 7. The Testate and Intestate Successors of LEONARD RAYMOND RAMIREZ deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under such person;DOE 8. The Testate and Intestate Successors of LAURA JANE VARGAS, deceased, and all persons claiming by, through, or under such person;DOE 9. All persons unknown claiming any legal or equitable title, estate, lien, or interest in the real property described in the Complaint adverse to Plaintiffs’ Title, or any cloud to Plaintiffs’ Title thereto.YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFFS: ANNA M. DE LA ROSA, an Individual and Trustee of the WILLIAM L. DE LA ROSA AND ANNA M. DE LA ROSA LIVING TRUST ORIGINALLY DATED NOVEMBER 24, 2003; WILLIAM L. DE LA ROSA, Trustee of the WILLIAM L. DE LA ROSA AND ANNA M. DE LA ROSA LIVING TRUST ORIGINALLY DATED NOVEMBER 24, 2003; LUCY R. BELLANT, an Individual and Trustee of the LUCY R. BELLANT 2010 FAMILY TRUST; SUSAN DUBE, an Individual; CARLA RAMIREZ, an Individual and Trustee of the FRANK AND CARLA RAMIREZ FAMILY TRUST DATED APRIL 26, 2012; and FRANK RAMIREZ, Trustee of the FRANK AND CARLA RAMIREZ FAMILY TRUST DATED APRIL 26, 2012. 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 Plaintiffs. 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 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 Service 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. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación 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 telefónica 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 usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información 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 más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión 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 poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA1100 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiffs’ attorney is: Mark T. Coffin, P.C.21 E. Carrillo Street, Suite 240Santa Barbara, CA 93101805-248-7118Date: December 10, 201812/14/2018, 12/21/2018, 12/28/2018, 01/04/2019-----------------------------------
CITATION TO APPEAR PURSUANT TO PROBATE CODE § 1516.5 AND FAMILY CODE §7881IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIAIN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FRESNOFamily Law DivisionDATE: 01-14-2019TIME: 2:30 p.m.DEPT: 202In the Matter of the petition ofHAILEE N. BARNES,a Minor. Case No. 18CEFL05666 TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO MICHAEL LEE TURNER, the presumed father of HAILEE N. BARNES: By Order of this Court you are hereby cited and required to appear before the Judge presiding in Department 202 of this Court on 1-14-19, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. then and there to show cause, if any you have, why HAILEE N. BARNES, born December 30, 2009, should not be declared free from your custody and control for the purpose of allowing Petitioners, ALISHA ROW and KEVIN ROW to proceed with her adoption. The following information concerns rights and procedures that relate to this proceeding for the termination of custody and control of HAILEE N. BARNES as set forth in Family Code Section 7860 through 7864: 1. At the beginning of the proceeding, the Court will consider whether or not the interest of MICHAEL LEE TURNER, the presumed father of HAILEE N. BARNES requires the appointment of counsel. If the Court finds that his interests do require protection, the Court will appoint counsel to represent him, whether or not
he is able to afford counsel. The minor child will not be present in Court unless the minor child so requests or the Court so orders. 2. If you appear without counsel and are unable to afford counsel, the Court must appoint counsel for you, unless you knowingly and intelligently waive the right to be represented by counsel. The Court will not appoint the same counsel to represent both you and your child, HAILEE BARNES. 3. If the Court appoints counsel for you, at the end of the proceeding, the Court will hold a hearing to determine the amount, if any, that you may be required to reimburse the County for the services of the appointed counsel. 4. The Court may continue the proceeding for not more than 30 days as necessary to appoint counsel and to enable counsel to become acquainted with the case. Your failure, without reasonable cause, to appear and abide by the Order of this Court will constitute contempt of this Court.Dated: NOV 16 2018 SHERAN MORTON,Clerk of the CourtBy: ROSIE MENDOZADeputyARTICLE 4 - Appointment of Counsel Family Code § 7860 Procedure for Appointment of CounselAt the beginning of the proceeding on a petition filed pursuant to this part, counsel shall be appointed as provided in this article. The public defender or private co appointed as counsel pursuant to this article. The same counsel shall not to represent both the child and the child’s parent.FamilyCode § 7861 Appointment to Protect Interests of ChildThe court shall consider whether the interests of the child require the appointment of counsel. If the court finds that the interests of the child require representation by counsel, the court shall appoint counsel to represent the child, whether or not the child is able to afford counsel. The child shall not be present in court unless the child so requests or the court so orders.Family Code § 7862 Appointment of Counsel for ParentIf a parent appears without counsel and is unable to afford counsel, the court shall appoint counsel for the parent, unless that representation is knowingly and intelligently waived.Family Code § 7863 Compensation and Expenses of Private Appointed CounselPrivate counsel appointed under this article shall receive a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, the amount of which shall be determined by the court. The amount so determined shall be paid by the real parties of interest, other than the child, in proportions the court deems just. However, if the court finds that any of the interest are unable to afford counsel, the amount shall be paid out of the general fund of the county.Family Code § 7864 Continuance The court may continue the proceeding for not to exceed 30 days as necessary to appoint counsel and to enable counsel to become acquainted with the case.CATARINA M. BENITEZ SBN 256518BENITEZ LAW FIRM P.C.475 Bullard AvenueClovis, CA 93612Telephone: (559) 472-7337Facsimile: (559) 579-1100Attorney for Petitioners11/23/2018, 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------
SUMMONS(CITACION JUDICIAL)NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) Omar Marin aka Omar De Jesus Marin Contreras; Baback Shirvani aka Babak Shirvani; Nicolas Enrique Loret De Mola and Does 1 through 25YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DAMANDANTE) Joseph AbdullahNOTICE! 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 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación 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 telefónica 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 usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información 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 más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión 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 poniéndose 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 recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.CASE NUMBER(Numero del Caso)BCV-18-102271The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es) Kern County Superior CourtMetro Division1415 Truxtun Ave.Bakersfield CA 93301 Ph: (661) 868-7205The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado es),Reuben D. Nathan, Esq.600 West Broadway Suite 700San Diego, CA 92101(619) 272-7014DATE: (Fecha) 9/12/2018TAMARAH HARBER-PICKENS Clerk, (Secretario)By Joshua Flores, Deputy (Adjunto)(SEAL)11/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018-----------------------------------
PROBATENOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OFMARLON PHILLIP GONZALEZCASE NO: 18CEPR01192To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARLON PHILLIP
GONZALEZA Petition for Probate has been filed by MICHAEL PATRICK GONZALEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of FRESNO.The Petition for Probate requests that MICHAEL PATRICK GONZALEZ 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 in this court as follows:December 21, 2018, 9:00 A.M., Dept.: 4031130 “O” Street, 3rd Floor - Dept. 403Fresno, California 93724CENTRAL DIVISIONIf 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:Gregory J. Roberts #141516BARRUS AND ROBERTS, P. C.375 WOODWORTH AVE., SUITE 103CLOVIS, CA 93612 (559) 431-680011/30/2018, 12/05/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------
NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OFJOAN M. MONROECASE NO: 18CEPR01191To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOAN M. MONROEA Petition for Probate has been filed by U.S. BANK, N.A. in the Superior Court of California, County of FRESNO.The Petition for Probate requests that U.S. BANK, N.A 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 in this court as follows:January 2, 2019, 9:00 A.M., Dept.: 3031130 “O” Street, 3rd Floor - Dept. 303Fresno, California 93721If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the
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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:CURTIS D. RINDLISBACHER #142929BAKER, MANOCK & JENSEN, PC5260 NORTH PALM AVENUE, STE. 421FRESNO, CA 93704(559) 432-540011/30/2018, 12/05/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------
FICTITIOUS (1) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2201810006850The following person(s) is (are) conducting business asACTION AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING AND PLUMBING at 1907 EAST AUSTIN WAY, FRESNO, CA 93726 FRESNO COUNTY:Mailing Address:PO BOX 16218, FRESNO, CA 93755;Full Name of Registrant:ROY SAKAMOTO, 1725 WEST CALIMYRNA AVENUE #A, FRESNO, CA 93711.Registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name listed above on: 07/05/1992.This business conducted by: INDIVIDUALROY SAKAMOTO, OWNERThis statement filed with the Fresno County Clerk on: 12/07/2018 (Seal)BRANDI L. ORTH,COUNTY CLERK.By: MARISSA CURTIS, DEPUTY. “NOTICE - THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME.”12/14/2018, 12/21/2018, 12/28/2018, 01/04/2019-----------------------------------
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2201810006422The following person(s) is (are) conducting business asCHEEMA TRUCKING at 7144 E. ROBINSON AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93737 FRESNO COUNTY:Mailing Address:7144 E. ROBINSON AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93737;Full Name of Registrant:RANJIT SINGH, 7144 E. ROBINSON AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93737Registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name listed above on: 05/15/2005This business conducted by: INDIVIDUALRANJIT SINGH, OWNERThis statement filed with the Fresno County Clerk on: 11/09/2018 (Seal)BRANDI L. ORTH,COUNTY CLERK.By: GLORIA AYALA, Deputy. “NOTICE - THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME.”11/23/2018, 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2201810006561The following person(s) is (are) conducting business asPioneer EquipmentPioneer Equipment Co. at 2589 N Air Fresno Suite 109, Fresno CA 93727, FRESNO COUNTY, Phone (559) 253-0526 ext:Mailing Address:P.O. Box 12406, Fresno CA 93777;Full Name of Registrant:Pioneer Farm Equipment Co., 2589 N. Air Fresno Suite 109, Fresno CA 93727.Registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name listed above on: 11/30/1994.This business conducted by: Corporation.Articles of Incorporation Number: C1919346Mark Cutting, Vice President.This statement filed with the Fresno County Clerk on: 11/19/2018. (Seal)BRANDI L. ORTH,COUNTY CLERK.By: EMILY YANG, DEPUTY. “NOTICE - THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME.”11/23/2018, 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2201810006373The following person(s) is (are) conducting business asCLASS AND COCKTAILS at 3450 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE, CLOVIS, CA 93611 FRESNO COUNTY:Mailing Address:3450 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE, CLOVIS, CA 93611;Full Name of Registrant:CANDACE ASHLEY PHILLIPS, 3450 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE, CLOVIS, CA 93611DREW DEREK PHILLIPS, 3450 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE, CLOVIS, CA 93611.Registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name listed above on: 11/01/2018This business conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE.CANDACE ASHLEY PHILLIPS, CO-OWNER.This statement filed with the Fresno County Clerk on: 11/07/2018. (Seal)BRANDI L. ORTH,COUNTY CLERK.By: MARISSA CURTIS, DEPUTY. “NOTICE - THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME.”11/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018-----------------------------------
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2201810006670The following person(s) is (are) conducting business asBully Bear at 480 West Alluvial Avenue, Fresno, California 93650, Fresno County:Full Name of Registrant:Predominant Bullies, Inc., 480 West Alluvial Avenue, Fresno, California 93650Registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name listed above on: November 8, 2018This business conducted by: CorporationArticles of Incorporation Number: C3360889Michael A. Walstad, PresidentThis statement filed with the Fresno County Clerk on: 11/28/2018 (Seal)BRANDI L. ORTH,County Clerk.By: MARISSA CURTIS, Deputy. “NOTICE - THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS
BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME.”12/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018, 12/28/2018-----------------------------------
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2201810006451The following person(s) is (are) conducting business asRay Fisher Medical Transportation at 6629 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno CA 93710, fresno county:Full Name of Registrant:Ray Fisher Pharmacy, Inc., 6629 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno CA 93710.Registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name listed above on: 11/13/2018.This business conducted by: CORPORATIONArticles of Incorporation Number: C0550267Randy Asai, Chief Executive OfficerThis statement filed with the Fresno County Clerk on: 11/13/2018 (Seal)BRANDI L. ORTH,COUNTY CLERK.By: EMILY YANG, DEPUTY. “NOTICE - THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME.”12/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018, 12/28/2018-----------------------------------
MISC. (1)NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT AMITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATIONNotice is hereby given that the County of Fresno has prepared Initial Study Application (IS) No. 7469 pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act for the following proposed project:INITIAL STUDY APPLICATION NO. 7469 and DIRECTOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL APPLICATION NO. 4551 filed by GIULIANO DICICCO, proposing to allow the addition of a multipurpose building, a covered patio, a dining room and classrooms with related facilities to an existing religious facility approved by Director Review and Approval (DRA) No. 4341 on a 9.79-acre parcel in the AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural, 20-acre minimum parcel size) Zone District. The subject parcel is located on the east side of Locan Avenue, between Shields Avenue and Clinton Avenue, approximately 330 feet south of the nearest city limits of the City of Fresno (2630 N. Locan Avenue, Fresno) (SUP. DIST. 5) (APN 310-260-53). Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Initial Study Application No. 7469, and take action on Director Review and Approval Application No. 4551 with Findings and Conditions.(hereafter, the “Proposed Project”)The County of Fresno has determined that it is appropriate to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Proposed Project. The purpose of this Notice is to (1) provide notice of the availability of IS Application No. 7469 and the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration, and request written comments thereon.Public Comment PeriodThe County of Fresno will receive written comments on the Proposed Project and Mitigated Negative Declaration from December 14, 2018 through January 14, 2019. Email written comments to [email protected], or mail comments to:Fresno County Department of Public Works and PlanningDevelopment Services and Capital Projects DivisionAttn: Ejaz Ahmad2220 Tulare Street, Suite AFresno, CA 93721IS Application No. 7469 and the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration may be viewed at the above address Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (except holidays). An electronic copy of the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Proposed Project may be obtained from Ejaz Ahmad at the addresses above.For questions, please call Ejaz Ahmad at (559) 600-4204.Published: December 14, 201812/14/2018-----------------------------------
(1)NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGFRESNO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSIONA public hearing will be held on a GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY APPLICATION (GPC) filed by CLOVIS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, proposing to:Acquire approximately 22 acres of property for a new elementary school site (with related facilities) in the AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural, 20-acre minimum parcel size) Zone District. The proposed site is located on the northeast corner of North Fowler Avenue and the East McKinley Avenue Alignment, approximately 1,600 feet east of the nearest city limits of the City of Fresno (SUP. DIST. 5) (APN: 310-041-15 and 17).The Planning Commission hearing will be at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2019 (or as soon thereafter as possible) in Room 301, Hall of Records, 2281 Tulare Street (Tulare & “M” Streets), Fresno, CA.The Agenda and Staff Reports will be on the Fresno County web siteh t t p : / / w w w . c o . f r e s n o . c a . u s /PlanningCommissionby Saturday, January 5, 2019, 6:00 a.m.For more information contact Marianne Mollring, Department of Public Works and Planning, 2220 Tulare Street (corner of Tulare & “M” Streets, Suite A), Fresno, CA 93721, telephone (559) 600-4569, email [email protected] E. WHITE, DirectorDepartment of Public Works and PlanningSecretary-Fresno County Planning CommissionNOTES:· Anyone may testify; please share this notice with your neighbors or anyone you feel may be interested.· The Planning Commission will also accept written testimony such as letters, petitions, and statements. In order to provide adequate review time for the Planning Commission, please submit these documents to the Department prior to the hearing date.If at some later date you challenge the final action on 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 notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.12/14/2018-----------------------------------
(1)NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALEBusiness & Professional code S21700Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following described personal property will be held at the hour of 08:00 AM on December 26, 2018 at Derrel’s Mini Storage located at 3330 E. Tulare St, Fresno, County of Fresno, State of California.Pereyra Lopez, Martin luggage, cart, chair Matthews, Tara Jane iron board, mattress, bed Guadarrama, Vincet tools, vacuum, microwave Lopez, Emily Arias tools, furniture, lamp Marquez, Elizabeth hand truck, grill, rug Deltoro, Bryant Keith wall art, door, sander Mendoza, Erick book cases, rims, bike Gonzalez, Eduardo lawnmower, table, bike Hernandez, Robert mattress, extension cord, bed Sanchez, Maria Guadalupe tv, ladder, bike Martinez, Monica washer, fridge, cabinets Cerda, Robert vending machine, cabinet, tools Patterson, Pamela Kelm tables, dresser, file cabinet Gomez, Doreen chair, crutches, oil pan Jara, Mayra range, speakers, bike Arenas, Rachel Yvonne furniture, luggage, totes Pena, Catarina wall art, backpack, luggage Rodriguez, Nieves wall art, wire shelving, stereoSigned: J Chavez Date: 12.06.1812/14/2018, 12/21/2018-----------------------------------
NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALEBusiness & Professions Code S21700Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following described personal property will be held at the hour of 08:00 AM on December 18, 2018 at Derrel’s Mini Storage located at 3245 S. Chestnut Ave, Fresno, County of Fresno, State of California.Castillo, Sandra headboard,tv stand,toys Andrews, Patricia lamp, luggage, barbeque Martinez, Eustaquio wheel barrow, bicycle, table Valverde, Cecilia bikes, organ, a/c unit Jones, David table, excersize bike, chest Cervantes, Ramiro drill, tool belt, sander Moore, Danielle headboard, bicycle, end table Herrera, Cecilia backpack, purse, basket Martinez, Maria washing machine, couch, totes Diaz, Michael refrigerator, stands, lawn chairs Lamattina, Ernest
chest, a/c unit, fans Nava, Raul totes, clothes, crib Fernandez, Rosemary tables, carosal, trellice Flores, Heladio ps2, mats, manifold Renteria, Celest cooler, bbq,cookware Cortes, Romero organ, pictures, table Beasley, Heather sofa, broiler, rocking chair Rodriguez, Valerie Monique trimmer, edger, end table Salinas, Crueito boxsprings Tapia Jones, Tazjanae clothes, cot w/mattresss Gee, Christina bike, sleepin bag, shears Coleman, Jonah toolbox,tools, totes Siemens, Beverly refrigerator, dolly, fan Crawley, Justyn stove, refrigerator, dolly Leyva, Randy clothes, broom, coat Phillips Rodriguez, Jennifer a/c unit, speaker, chair Campbell, Harriet tackle box, luggage, rope Lane, Ada speakers, wheel chair, tableSigned: V.Lashley Date: 12.03.1812/07/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------
NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALEBusiness & Professional code S21700Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following described personal property will be held at the hour of 08:00 AM on December 17, 2018 at Derrel’s Mini Storage located at 5340 E Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, County of Fresno, State of California.Taylor, Edra sofa, heater, vacuum Moua, Ka motor, tripod, carseat Phetvixay, Joe table, sofa, chairs Roland, Dionna sofa, furniture, radio Hubble, Leroy speakers, luggage, kitchenware Croff, Rory organ, headboard, bed set Mcintosh Clement, Patricia fan, vacuum, TV Alaniz, April slot machine, sofa, bed set Arreguin, Alexander tools, toolbox, battery charger King, Mercedes couch, vacuum, microwave Rodriguez, Sandra cabinet, skateboard, bed Hernandez, Jose clippers, toys, clothes Novella, Jessica washer, dryer, wall mount Bullock, Michael mirror, table, bed set James, Cavona chairs, headboard, end table Mendez, Raymundo skill saw, paint sprayer, bucket Franc, Ashley chairs, TV, sofa Hernandez, Martha toys, chair, pillow Botelho, Christine toys, baby carriage, xmas decor Garcia, Jeanette bed frame, chair, toys Parks, Clauzell washer, lamp, dryer Oliver, Evelyn bicycle, chair, wreath Ryan, Christal bike, drill, toys Gaines, Hayes couch, bed set, washing board Kozorra, Deena dresser, luggage, tub Barragan, Luis printer, scooter, games Weirich, Sharri bed set, vacuum, ironing board Sanchez, Valerie furniture, speaker, lamp Serna, Patricia luggage, backpack, clothes Jones, Allen sofa, microwave, table Gonzales, Sandra couch, chair, cabinetSigned: J Chavez Date: 12.04.1812/07/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------
NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALEBusiness & Professions Code S21700Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following described personal property will be held at the hour of 08:00 AM on December 19, 2018 at Derrel’s Mini Storage located at 1800 W. Belmont Ave, Fresno, County of Fresno, State of California.,Pinedo, Teresa de Jesus lamp, speaker, stuffed animals Hamilton, Evonne dryer, lamp, welding hood Alcala, Xylina recliner, air conditional, swamp cooler Real, Gilda chair, bicycle, backpack Jones, Felicia toys, couch, balls Cordero Serna, Jose table/chairs, couch, microwave Taylor, Corinne Lashell shelving, tv, ladder Medina, Antonia ice chest, battery charger, grill Bejinez, Yesenia wall art, vases, luggage Stamps, Leon bikes, floor jacks, toys Bastian, Leonard tool box, tools, vacuum Brown, Michael chairs, rocker, slow cooker Woolrich, Luis guitars, luggage, boxes Ramirez, Jessica tool box, speakers, drain snake Cardenas, Erica tv’s, floding chair, ottoman Gallegos, Salvador refrigerator, tv, recliner Dominguez, Diana bed frame, couch, dolly Darling, Leianne microwave, lamp, bike Lara, John Manuel compressor, amp, ice chest Keller, Belinda tool chest, bikes, air compressor Pena, Talia skateboards, mirror, purse Effen, Angela fishing equipment, totes, 6’ level Kailonn, Lynn bed, totes, toys Spohn, Amber nightstand, lamp, sofa Caudle, Ross tool boxes, dishwasher, bicycle MARTINEZ, SONIA lamp, heater, duffle bag Espinoza, Juan Carlos scafolding, tablesaw, trimmer Medina, Mark vacuum, washer, treadmill Arias, Jose pressurer washer, toolbox, paint pump Huey, Malachi chair, cable lock, foam Ruiz, Javier stroller, helmet, cooler West Coast Enterprise, LLC washer, BBQ, floor cleaner Villa, Monique bed, dresser, tableSigned: J Chavez Date: 12.5.18 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018
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On its surface, the case heard last Wednesday by the California Supreme Court in CalFire Lo-cal 2881 vs. CalPERS doesn’t seem that important. At issue is the so-called “Cal-ifornia Rule,” an ob-scure legal doctrine relating to public employee pensions.
But for California’s beleaguered tax-payers, the case is one of extraordinary importance because its outcome will determine the extent to which the lo-cal governments will look to taxpayers to shore up failing pension plans even more than they already do.
Labor interests have argued that un-der the “California Rule,” no pension benefit provided to public employees by statute can ever be withdrawn without replacement with some “comparable” benefit, even if it’s deferred compensa-
From the customer-operated bread slicers at Whole Foods to new kiosks for ordering at some Panera Bread locations, automa-tion is transforming every corner of the food industry. The trend is especially evident at large restau-rant chains, where tablet-based ordering is becoming the norm.
But high-tech automation is hardly limited to big national brands. Most tasks at restaurants today could be aided by some form of technology — and some companies have taken this to the extreme. At new restaurant called Eatsa, with locations in San Fran-cisco and Los Angeles, custom-ers order at a tablet, then receive their food in a cubby on which their name appears electronically — all sans human contact.
Other new technology includes “smart” cooking systems that learn the preferences of the work-ers who use them and cabinets that sterilize cutlery with ultravio-let light. Today’s restaurants can receive orders online, via email or wireless tablets, or at point-of-sale systems. A growing variety of gadgets helps them communi-cate with customers, track food waste, and retain orders.
There’s a reason restaurants are on the forefront of such in-novation. “As an industry of thin profit margins, restaurants are increasingly looking for ways to streamline labor costs,” says Christin Fernandez, director of media relations and public affairs at the National Restaurant Associ-ation. And small business owners are often at the helm.
One such restaurateur is Shila
Morris, president of Squeeze In, a breakfast and lunch chain in Ne-vada and California. All five res-taurants rely on tablets to seat customers. They recently rolled out a new check-in system using an app called Nowait. It elimi-nates much of the guesswork by having patrons sign in on iPads or online. They enter their mobile numbers and the app estimates the wait time, sending a text mes-sage when their table is almost ready.
“It’s actually more labor inten-sive,” Morris says, “but we’re get-ting more accuracy and tracking analytics.” She expects the system to give her bottom line a slight boost over time. “Folks can sign on remotely and check in and see how long their wait is,” she says. “We can save money through im-proved satisfaction [and custom-er retention].”
In some cases, workers could be replaced by automation. But the same technology is helping small business owners catch up with bigger competitors and open new locations. “What we’re seeing is more growth ability,” says Morris.
While workers at Eatsa may have less visible roles than before, no robot can yet produce a deli-cious meal from scratch or bond with regulars. “I think the food in-dustry will always be very person-focused,” Morris says.
Founded in 1943, and headquar-tered in Nashville, Tennessee, the National Federation of Indepen-dent Business is America’s leading small-business advocacy associa-tion.
There’s more uncertainty than ever that the U.S. and
China can find a resolution to their current trade war,
and the market is taking notice with weeks of topsy-tur-
vy results on the stock market. A majority (57 percent)
of respondents to this week’s web poll believe the U.S.
and China can work through their problems. Another
27 percent say “maybe” and only 16 percent are naysay-
‘California rule’ court decision will dictate who rules California
Can the United States and China �nd a resolution to its current trade war?
WEB POLL
GUEST VIEWJon Coupal
How automation is changing today’s restaurants
tion for services not yet provided, and even if the Legislature determines that citizens who are not public employees are unfairly suffering as a result of prior legislatures’ mistakes.
More than a decade ago, Califor-nia politicians, seeking to curry favor with public-sector labor, began enact-ing laws to significantly increase pub-lic employee compensation. Among these enhanced benefits were a series of laws that allowed public employees to spike their pensions. For example, a 2004 state law allowed employees with at least five years of service to purchase up to five years of additional credits — commonly labeled “airtime” — before they retire. Under this plan, a 20-year employee could receive a pension based on 25 years of contributions.
When the recession hit and many pension funds were looking at billions in unfunded liability, it was clear that the party was over. To his credit, Gov-ernor Jerry Brown presented a 12-point comprehensive pension reform plan which, had it been enacted, would have solved virtually all of California’s public pension problems. Although the Cali-
fornia legislature rejected most of the proposals, they did address some of the more egregious abuses including the airtime benefit law, which was re-pealed in 2013.
One has to give credit to the public-sector unions for their tenacity. Once they have secured some perceived ad-vantage, you’d have better luck taking a steak out of the mouth of a lion than have them give it up without a fight, no matter how unjustified that advantage is.
But reasonable people living in the real world can recognize unsustainable levels of benefits when they see them. This includes local government leaders and Democrats, not just fiscal conser-vatives and reformers. And apparently, if Wednesday’s hearing is any indica-tion, the courts are equally as percep-tive. Several justices of the Supreme Court were openly skeptical of the union’s position that the benefit of an airtime option could never be changed, and they further appeared open to oth-er legislatively approved reductions in future retirement benefits.
The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Asso-
ciation filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the Supreme Court on behalf of itself as well as the Ventura County Taxpayers Association, advocating the interests of those who are ultimately responsible to pay the billions of dollars necessary to maintain the solvency of public pension funds – the taxpayers. Regrettably, due to mismanagement and corruption, the state’s largest pension funds have served neither public employees nor the public at large. Pension obligations at the state and local level are “crowd-ing out” other public spending and, as a result, schools, highways and public-safety needs have been short-changed.
A ruling in support of the legislature’s ability to make modest reductions in fu-ture pension benefits would go a long way toward saving California from fis-cal disaster. But more than that, it would be an important first step in correcting the imbalance between ordinary Cali-fornia citizens and well-funded special interests.
Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. This piece was origi-nally published at ocregister.com.
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Joseph I. Castro tops the list of Highest Paid Public Employees
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Solar installers are taking a mixed view of a planned 30-percent tariff on foreign-made solar panels announced this week by President Donald Trump.
For some local installers it was an expected move from a president who warned of protectionist policies since his campaign began in 2016. In fact, it provided some much-needed certainty.
Others feel it could stunt their business,
leading to higher prices and layoffs.“So I can tell you I come at a different
viewpoint than about 99 percent of my constituents,” said Glenn Siemens, president of the local chapter of the California Solar Energy Industries Association. “So I don’t necessarily follow the belief that this is a bad thing.”
Siemens, who is also the CEO of Arise Solar, hosted a press conference Wednesday at his Fresno headquarters to point out that while prices in solar will go up, the industry is prepared. This is largely because the solar
There’s a story the Caglia family of Fresno tells about patriarch Frank Caglia when he emigrated to the U.S. from Italy. As the 8-year-old docked at Ellis Island, he was overwhelmed by the multitude of opportunities available in this new land, and his eyes grew to the size of oranges.
In three generations, the Caglias have gone on to find success in electrical contracting and motor repair, waste management and recycling. Industrial park development could be added to that list pending a vote by the Fresno City Council on Thursday (after press time).
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Proposition would give tax breaks to older homeowners
California home prices have risen, prompting more owners to put their properties on the market.
But the market still remains tight, with many homes for sale in the Valley getting five offers, which extends the search period of would-be buyers, said Don Scordino, a Fresno Realtor and member of the board of directors of the California Association of Realtors.
Over the past couple of months, he and other association members across the state have been working to collect voter signatures from clients, friends and others in order to get a proposition developed by CAR onto California’s November ballot. It would provide the incentive that many older homeowners may need to get them to buy homes that better suit them and in turn put their current, long-time homes on the market, which CAR officials believe would boost the state’s inventory.
“This bill, what it will do is allow people 55 or older to keep their tax base,” the amount they pay in property taxes every year, as determined by Prop. 13, which California voters passed in 1978, said Brett Taylor, CEO of the Tulare County Association of Realtors, which is supporting CAR’s efforts.
Prop. 13 came about in reaction to the values of properties growing at fast rates across much of California, particularly in coastal and regional areas, and property taxes going up at the
Trump’s solar tariff draws mixed local
reviews30-percent bump on foreign-made
panels will add to cost
leading to higher prices and layoffs.“So I can tell you I come at a different
viewpoint than about 99 percent of my viewpoint than about 99 percent of my constituents,” said Glenn Siemens, president of the local chapter of the California Solar Energy Industries Association. “So I don’t necessarily follow the belief that this is a bad thing.”
proposition developed by CAR onto California’s November ballot. It would provide the incentive that many older homeowners may need to get them to buy homes that better suit them and in turn put their current, long-time homes on the market, which CAR officials believe would boost the state’s inventory.
“This bill, what it will do is allow people 55 or older to keep their
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CONTRIBUTED | The World Ag Expo runs from Feb. 13-15 in Tulare. An expected 100,000 people are expected to attend.
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By most accounts, 2017 was a red-letter year for Salter’s Distribut-ing, Inc. The wholesale distribution company saw a 20 percent growth in business and moved to a new 10-acre site in Chowchilla in October.
With the growth of the business, however, came an increased tax bur-den. In particular, the owners were hit with a federal unemployment (FUTA) tax bill that set them back more than $8,700 — compared to their usual payment of around $600. Cheryl Salter, the office manager for Salter’s Distributing, stated that the FUTA tax hike came out of nowhere.
“This was just a shocker from Cali-fornia. I just felt it was so unfair to not give me notice, and I feel like
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McCormick Barstow attorneys form new women-owned firm
Four attorneys with Fresno law firm Mc-Cormick Barstow — including two partners — have struck out on their own to form a new boutique firm that will be majority women-owned.
California isn’t claiming it — they’re keeping quiet about it,” she said. “The lack of notice is an effort to not ruffle feathers, but it ruffles my feathers.”
Salter added that the company could have purchased a new ve-hicle with the amount they paid in FUTA expenses. This, coupled with gas taxes, has been a burden on the company.
“It seems to be a climate of dis-respect to small businesses,” Salter said. “Again, the verbiage is the ‘rich people need to pay’ somehow, and I feel like they are not paying atten-tion to how much small businesses are struggling to be financially strong in this state.”
Salter’s Distributing is by no means alone. Manny Perales, owner of Yosemite Falls Café and High Sierra Grill House, said that while he was given some notification, his business was hit with a $60,000
FIRMS FACE UNEMPLOYMENT TAX SHOCK
CONTRIBUTED | David Salter (center) speaks with an employee in the warehouse of Salter’s Distributing in this 2014 file photo. The company’s unemployment tax bill was $8,700 this year, compared to its regular payment of around $600.
CONTRIBUTED | Cheryl and David Salter of Salter’s Distributing said they could’ve purchased a new company vehicle with the amount they had to pay for their unemployment tax bill this year.
Sights and sounds of the World Ag Expo
The 51st World Ag Expo, the world’s largest agricultural trade show, begins its three-day run Tuesday at the International Agri-Center in Tulare.
Here are some highlights of the Ag Show:
Tuesday- 7:30 a.m. Top 10 new products awards ceremony at the
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