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would likely come in a brightyellow envelope containing a roughly 20-page form about six weeks before the start of your renewal month. Be on the alert: Medi-Cal is warning about scammers who have been contacting enrollees and requesting a fee to help people renew coverage. Don’t fall for it. No payment is required to renew your coverage.

But be sure to open your mail and respond to any official request for personal information. And be aware that updating your information could push you off Medi-Cal if your income has risen or if you have access to other insurance.

If you need help with any of this, especially that daunting renewal form, keep reading.

Medi-Cal, the state’s version of the Medicaid health insurance program for low-income residents, has embarked on a 14-month effort to reexamine the eligibility of its nearly 15.8 million members. It is part of the massive “unwinding” being undertaken by all state Medicaid programs after three pandemic years during which their rolls swelled. States had agreed, in exchange for extra funding from the feds, not to boot anyone except in cases such as fraud, death, or a move out of state.

On April 1, Medicaid restarted the annual eligibility checks that had been the norm before the pandemic. It will be the biggest shake-up in U.S. health coverage since the Affordable Care Act, though it cuts the opposite way: Between 8 million and 24 million people will likely be bounced from Medicaid nationally, including an estimated 2 million to 3 million in California.

To minimize the number of enrollees dropped unnecessarily, California’s Department of Health Care Services, which runs MediCal, has launched a $25 million advertising and outreach campaign that will send messages in 19 languages. The department is enlisting the assistance of nearly everyone who has contact with Medi-Cal enrollees: county offices, health plans, medical providers, advocacy groups, and volunteers. And it got $146 million in supplemental funding to help counties cope with the unprecedented number of renewal decisions.

But some patient advocates, health plan executives, and community clinic administrators worry it will not be enough to help all enrollees who could lose coverage if they can’t be reached or don’t respond — especially transient and homeless people and those with language or cultural barriers.

Less than two months before the start of the unwinding, multiple counties, including Fresno and Sacramento, reported staffing shortages and the need to train eligibility workers.

Laura Sheckler, deputy director of policy at the California Primary Care Association, which represents about 1,300 community clinics statewide, says the nearly $60 million in state funds earmarked for “navigators” to assist MediCal enrollees is not enough for her group’s members to provide all the help that will be needed. The association has asked lawmakers for another $60 million.

Some Medi-Cal members already know where they stand.

Anthony Kelley, a 53-yearold single dad, is one of them.

Kelley, who lives with his 14-year-old son, Nicholas, in Pacifica, California, temporarily lost his job as a driver for a concrete company in the early days of the pandemic and signed up for Medi-Cal. He got his job back about a month later, along with access to employersponsored health coverage, but he has stayed on Medi-Cal for the past three years. His son has been on Medi-Cal since he was born.

When San Mateo County sent Kelley a renewal form, he called and was told his $58,000 annual income likely meant he and his son would lose MediCal coverage. Now, he’s waiting for that to happen.

“It sucks for my son,” Kelley says, adding that he fears Nicholas could lose his doctors.

“But we’ll deal with it.” dhcs.ca.gov) lists on its website all county Medi-Cal agencies, with addresses, phone numbers, and links. You can also call Medi-Cal’s help line (800-541-5555).

If you are anxious or uncertain about what you need to do, don’t fret. Help is available.

You can call or visit your local Medi-Cal office to update your personal information or ask for assistance. The Department of Health Care Services (www.

If you want to avoid potentially long lines or telephone hold times, consider signing up for an account at www.benefitscal. com or www.mybenefitscalwin. org. Doing so will allow you to update your personal and financial information online and find your renewal date.

Another great resource is the Health Consumer Alliance (888-804-3536 or www. healthconsumer.org), which can help you navigate the complexities of renewal, or contest a termination decision you think is unwarranted. Community clinics, which provide care for nearly onethird of Medi-Cal enrollees, often have navigators on-site who can help fill out forms and answer questions. L.A. Care, the largest Medi-Cal health plan, has 11 centers across Los Angeles County that will offer help to anyone who needs it, not just its members. Fresno County has 14 such centers. Check with your health plan for similar resources.

Under a state law, SB 260, if you are bumped off MediCal but still have income low enough to qualify for an insurance subsidy through Covered California, the state’s insurance marketplace, you will be auto-enrolled in a plan the exchange deems to be the best value at the lowest cost. Once notified of the plan selection, you will have 30 days to accept it, choose another plan, or decline coverage altogether.

“This doesn’t need to be all doom and gloom for people who have Medi-Cal,” says David Kane, a senior attorney at the Western Center on Law & Poverty. (Bernard J. Wolfson/ KFF Health News)

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Request for Proposals (RFP)

Construction Legal Services for Otay Mesa East Port of Entry Project

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide construction legal services for the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry Project. It is anticipated that one contract will be awarded as a result of this RFP.

A copy of the RFP (No. SOL1213194) and related documents/forms can be accessed from the vendor portal or by contacting Melissa Antonoplis, Contract Administrator, at melissa.antonoplis@sandag.org

Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. PST on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF

DAX G. PUCKETT.

CASE NUMBER:

37-2022-00025441-PR-LA-CTL

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DAX G. PUCKETT A Petition for Probate has been filed by JOHN PUCKETT in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN DIEGO.

The Petition for Probate requests that JOHN PUCKETT be appointed as personal representative to administer with will annexed 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:

Date: 06/06/2023

Time: 10:30 A.M.

Dept.: 504

Judge: Daniel S. Belsky

Address of court:

1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Branch Name: Central, Probate

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court 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.

Petitioner:

JOHN PUCKETT

303 E. El Norte Pkwy. Escondido, CA 92026 760-814-3046 05/12/2023, 05/19/2023, and 05/26/2023

AJ 1094 AJSD 1094

CASE NUMBER: 37-2023-00017598-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner Karen Tiffany Donaldson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Karen Tiffany Donaldson to Mia Fukama. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the

NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9008530

Ivy Life Solution LLC located at 6546 Windward Ridge Way, San Diego, CA 92121.

Registrant: Ivy Life Solution LLC, 6546 Windward Ridge Way, San Diego, CA 92121.

This business is conducted by Limited Liability Company. REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 04/18/2023.

Signature: Huiling Xia. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/18/2023. AJ 1162 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12/2023. AJSD 1162

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9008988

Crushed Ice Cream Era De Hielo located at 1993 Harrison Ave., San Diego, CA 92113.

Registrant: Ana M Martinez, 1993 Harrison Ave., San Diego, CA 92113. This business is conducted by Individual. REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 04/05/2023.

Signature: Ana M Martinez. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/24/2023. AJ 1166 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023. AJSD 1166

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NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9009618

MMG Financial Services located at 1506 Oak Dr SPC 32, Vista, CA 92084.

Registrant: Marietta M Geronimo, 1506 Oak Dr SPC 32, Vista, CA 92084.

This business is conducted by Individual. REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 05/01/2023.

Signature: Marietta M Geronimo. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 05/01/2023.

AJ 1171 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, and 05/26/2023.

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NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9009360 a. Charm Bling located at 1895 Avenida Del Oro #4387, Oceanside, CA 92056. b. Your Pretty Nails located at 1895 Avenida Del Oro #4387, Oceanside, CA 92056.

Registrant: Vanessa L Williams, 104 1/2 Clementine St., Oceanside, CA 92054.

This business is conducted by Individual.

REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 04/26/2023.

Signature: Vanessa L Williams. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/27/2023.

AJ 1175 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, and 06/02/2023. AJSD 1175

NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9007622

Gel Touch Nail Spa located at 11948 Bernardo Plaza Dr., San Diego, CA 92128. Registrant: a. Lee Thai, 5510 Alexandrine Ct., Oceanside, CA 92057. b. Quoc Nguyen, 10158 Challenger Circle, Spring Valley, CA 91978. This business is conducted by Co-Partner. REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) ABOVE.

Signature: Lee Thai. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/05/2023. AJ 1163 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, and 05/12/2023. AJSD 1163

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NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9009308

DH Haleness located at 815 Third Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91911.

Registrant: Horacio De La Cruz Rodriguez, 527 2ND Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910. This business is conducted by Individual. REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) ABOVE.

Signature: Horacio De La Cruz Rodriguez. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/26/2023. AJ 1167 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, and 05/26/2023. AJSD 1167

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NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9009783

L ASHEDBYILIEZA located at 1178 Surf Crest Drive, San Diego, CA 92154.

Registrant: Ilieza Reyes Galdiano, 1178 Surf Crest Drive, San Diego, CA 92154. This business is conducted by Individual. REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) ABOVE.

Signature: Ilieza Reyes Galdiano. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 05/03/2023.

AJ 1172 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, and 05/26/2023.

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NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9007626

Studio D Beauty located at 3356 Hancock St., Unit D, San Diego, CA 92110.

Registrant: Coraima Hurtado Favela, 1775 Oro Vista Rd., Apt 297, San Diego, CA 92154. This business is conducted by Individual.

REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) ABOVE.

Signature: Coraima Hurtado Favela. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/05/2023. AJ 1176 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, and 06/02/2023. AJSD 1176

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NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9009546

Eyes On Eastlake Optometry located at 1360 Eastlake Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91915.

Registrant: Eyes On Eastlake Optometry INC, 2160 Bluestone Circle, Chula Vista, CA 91913. This business is conducted by Corporation. REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) ABOVE.

Signature: Ailleen Jacob. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 05/01/2023. AJ 1179 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, and 06/02/2023. AJSD 1179

NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9008039

PL Investments, LP located at 244-A Palomar St., Chula Vista, CA 91911.

Registrant: PW Inc., 244A Palomar St., Chula Vista, CA 91911. This business is conducted by Limited Partnership.

REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 05/14/2018.

Signature: Robert Pennell. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/11/2023. AJ 1164 04/21, 04/28, 05/05, 05/12/2023. AJSD 1164

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9009103

I Am Divine Boutique located at 4098 Boston Ave., San Diego, CA 92113.

Registrant: Clara Isidro Millan, 4098 Boston Ave., San Diego, CA 92113. This business is conducted by Individual. REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) ABOVE.

Signature: Clara Isidro Millan. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/25/2023. AJ 1169 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, and 05/26/2023. AJSD 1169

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NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9009088

Changing Styles Hair Cuts And More located at 1625 Sweetwater Rd Ste E, National City, CA 91950.

Registrant: CME INC, 9270 Amys St Unit 26, Spring Valley, CA 91977.

This business is conducted by Corporation.

REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) ABOVE.

Signature: Carmen Araceli Rios.

Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/25/2023.

AJ 1173 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, and 05/26/2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9008430

Lobster Lab located at 890 Palomar Airport Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92011.

Registrant: Cosmos Burger LLC, 890 Palomar Airport Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92011. This business is conducted by Limited Liability Company.

REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 04/17/2023.

Signature: Zeki Eren Unur. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/17/2023. AJ 1177 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, and 06/02/2023. AJSD 1177

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9010203

Agape Consulting located at 9921 Carmel Mountain Rd, 309, San Diego, CA 92129.

Registrant:

NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9006731

Via Camisia located at 2014 Mount Langley Street, Chula Vista, CA 91913.

Registrant: RNB Industries LLC, 2014 Mount Langley Street, Chula Vista, CA 91913. This business is conducted by Limited Liability Company. REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) ABOVE.

Signature: Mauricio Marasigan. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 03/24/2023. AJ 1165 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, and 05/19/2023. AJSD 1165

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9009527 LEX Athleisure located at 405 Costal Hills, Chula Vista, CA 91914.

Registrant: LEX Enterprise LLC, 2127 Olympic Pkwy Suite 1006 #434. This business is conducted by Limited Liability Company. REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) ABOVE.

Signature: Andrea Aguilar. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/28/2023. AJ 1170 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, and 05/26/2023. AJSD 1170

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NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9009553 a. Barnaby located at 2521 Palomar Airport Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92011. Registrant: Studio Big Whoop Corp, 155 Harriet St #12, San Francisco, CA 94103. This business is conducted by Corporation.

REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 03/16/2023.

Signature: Pete Nguyen. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 05/01/2023.

AJ 1174 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, and 06/02/2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2023-9008429 Cosmos Burgers And Beer located at 208 N Coast HWY, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant: Oceanside Cosmos LLC, 208 N Coast HWY, Oceanside, CA 92054. This business is conducted by Limited Liability Company.

REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 04/17/2023.

Signature: Zeki Eren Unur. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 04/17/2023. AJ 1178 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, and 06/02/2023. AJSD 1178