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Hollister OKs new three-year firefighter contract AGREEMENT NETS 4 % IN TWO YEARS, 5 % BOOST IN THIRD Michael Moore Reporter

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VAQUERO HORSEMANSHIP Ranch manager at the historic El Rancho Cienega del Gabilan, Jeffrey Mundell demonstrates a roping technique during Vaquero Heritage Days in San Juan Bautista.

San Juan recalls past Historians and rancher aficionados came out for Vaquero Heritage Days on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17-19 at St. Francis Retreat in San Juan Bautista.

The annual event recalls the Rancho Era, from the 1770s to the 1840s coinciding with the establishment of Spanish missions.

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The Hollister City Council unanimously approved a new three-year contract with the city’s firefighters earlier this month.

The contract with the Local 3395 union provides members with a 4 percent raise for each of the first two years, and a 5 percent raise for the third contract year, which starts July 1, 2021.

The five-member council unanimously approved the contract at its Aug. 6 meeting. The contract is retroactive to July 1, 2018.

In addition to the annual pay raises, the new contract and memorandum of understanding also spell out other reimbursement and employment conditions for local firefighters. These include uniform and equipment allowances, overtime stipulations, CalPERS contributions, vacation, leave, health and other benefits and provisions.

Starting June 30, 2021, the new contract will offer Hollister’s firefighters “longevity pay” for union members who reach specific levels of seniority.

This pay starts at 3 percent of the base salary for those who have worked for Hollister Fire Department for 10 to 14 consecutive years, and goes up to 9 percent for those who have worked for the local department for 20-plus years, according to the ➝ Fire Contract, 5

HORSE HUSBANDRY An experienced Morgan stock horse breeder and trainer, Jo Johnson was invited to be part of the demonstrations.

Vaquero Heritage Days featured historians of the era, as well as artisans and craftspeople offering a wide range of goods manufactured with a reverence for the old ways— silversmiths, saddle makers, rawhide braiders, bootmakers, leather artisans and more. The event also included a number of demonstrations of techniques in horsemanship in the vaquero style, along with live music, food, art and informational booths.

More tomatoes, higher prices in 2018 BIGGER YIELD AND HIGHER PRICES FOR TOMATOES GOOD NEWS FOR FARMERS

By Barry Holtzclaw Managing Editor

The tomato harvest is in full swing in the Central Valley, and locally in San Benito County, and it promises to be bountiful, in more ways than one.

The California Farm

Bureau reported this month that California tomato producers expect to have contracts for 11.9 million tons of the red fruit (yes, tomatoes are technically a fruit), up from 10.4 million last year. In 2016, processors—including San Benito Foods, a Neil Jones Food Company, in Hollister—skinned, chopped, processed and canned 12.5 million tons of tomatoes.

One tomato farmer, Mitchell Yerxa of

Williams, Calif., told the Farm Bureau’s Ag Alert that “early cool weather was great weather for setting that fruit.”

The harvest is expected to wrap up this week across the state. Producers were predicting yields of more than 52 tons of tomatoes per acre, up from 50 tons per acre a year ago.

That means that machinery and employment is set to pick up, hitting an annual peak of several hundred workers,

at the tomato processing plants along Sally Street in Hollister.

Six canneries last week agreet to pay a higher price, $75.50 per ton, for this year’s tomato crop, and negotiations were continued this week with another five processors, according to the Farm Bureau report.

San Benito County ranks just 13th among California counties — led by Fresno County— that generate more than $1.3 billion in tomato

production.

California canneries produce about 90 percent of all tomato products in the country.

In Hollister, San Benito Foods is one of the small city’s biggest employers during its peak summer processing season.

The higher costs for processors, while good news for farmers, could mean higher prices for canned tomato products in grocery stores next year. ➝ Tomatoes, 2

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Big tomato harvest, but tariffs loom Tomatoest, 1 Just three years ago, tomatoes were yielding $80 per ton, but demand has eased, putting a strain on farmers and processors alike.

Producers and processors also share anxieties about the future, with continuing labor shortages of drivers and farm workers, and an uncertain impact of widening tariffs and an international agricultural trade war, according to the Farm Bureau.

In Hollister, the San Benito Foods facilities produce foods under the labels, San Benito, Old California, San Benito Organic, Earthpure, Central Valley and Oregon Trail.

The products include crushed and ground tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, peeled tomatoes, dice tomatoes, tomato puree, sauces and salsa, catsup and pizza sauce.

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Tomatoes are a $1.3 billion crop

WASHING FRUIT Worker washes tomatoes prior to processing.

Council unanimously approves fees place in 2004, setting a base for all fees and a price index.

Following the new study, the price index will be used annually to adjust fee costs.

Solorio Luna said she didn’t want to wait another 14 years for the next time the fees were analyzed. “If we can do this every so often, that would be great,” said Solorio Luna.

Candidate for City Council District 4, Marty Richman, commented on the fees at the meeting. He asked the council to look at how fee costs could potentially be lowered as opposed to adjusting costs to the new cost of service. He said, “I’m very concerned that public agencies, because it’s

good times, are just passing things along.”

City Manager, William Avera, said fees had typically been increased using the price index annually on the first of June.

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors is set to approve similar fee adjustments with a Schedule of Fees being voted on at an Aug. 21 meeting.

The Schedule of fees is a list of all fees in the county and what they plan to be adjusted to.

Full changes to the Hollister city department fees can be found in the Aug. 20 agenda packet: http://68.189.121.230/WebLink8/PDF/yncd0bi5veup dq45mimgddqw/5/201808-20%20Agenda%20 Packet.pdf

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The City of Hollister will be charging higher fees for a wide range of services following an Aug. 20 unanimous vote by the City Council.

The fees applied to four departments; the city Recreation Division, Fire Department, Police Department and Development Services Department.

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service. If the fire department was called to complete an emergency inspection, the fee for that inspection would be paid by that individual who used the department’s service.

A fee is not a tax that is paid by each city resident, it is only paid to fund the service used on an individual basis.

The department’s fees have been regularly adjusted with a predetermined consumer price index. However, the departments recently completed a comprehensive study to analyze adjustments that needed to be made to make up the money spent to provide each service.

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an annual permit will be raised from $90 to $120.

Councilmember Mickie Solorio Luna said she appreciated being able to see the Hollister fee numbers compared to neighboring cities. She said Hollister’s fees were still lower despite the changes.

Each department prepared a user fee report.

The description of the fees on the agenda stated, “By law, user fees may not exceed the reasonable cost of service for which they are collected. The intent of the fees may not exceed the reasonable cost of the service for which it is collected.”

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the recreation department will see a small fee raise, for example, a hula class that used to be $65 for Hollister residents, will now be $70 to anyone in San Benito County.

The Fire Department will now charge a fee of $161 for fire extinguisher training, when before the instruction was free.

Police reports and traffic collision reports used to be free through the Hollister police department, but will now cost $10.

The Development Services Department deals with things like housing, building and planning in Hollister. A one time transportation permit through development services will be raised from $16 to $25 and

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Drugs, stolen credit cards recovered POLICE ARREST PAIR FROM LOS BANOS IN HOLLISTER NEIGHBORHOOD

dispatchers requesting a stolen out of a vehicle in records check on the man Los Banos. and woman, and learned Both suspects were both had warrants for transported to San their arrest Benito County from neighborJail, police said.

Staff report ing counties, Cortez was police said. Corbooked on several Police arrested a man tez and Campos warrants and on and woman from Los Ba- were placed in suspicion of posnos who possessed drugs custody without session of a confor sale and stolen cred- incident. trolled substance it cards in a Hollister As Martinez for sale, possesneighborhood last week, continued the sion of unlawaccording to investi- Rachael Campos ful paraphernalia authorities. gation and possession of About and searched the stolen property. Campos 11:32am Aug. 9, vehicle, he found was booked on warrants Hollister Police several bag- and on suspicion of posOfficer Julio gies of suspected session of a controlled Martinez was on methamphetsubstance and possespatrol when he amine and items sion of stolen property. saw a suspicious often used when The unauthorized vehicle parked Federico Cortez selling drugs, charges on the stolen along the curb of according to credit cards occurred in Pacific Way and Madrone police. Also found in the Los Banos, and are being Drive, reads an Aug. 10 vehicle were a driver’s investigated by police in press release from the license, credit cards and that city, according to police department. Mar- other items with another Hollister police. tinez decided to conduct person’s name on them.

Anyone with informaa vehicle check on the Officers tracked down tion about these invessuspicious car. the owner of the credit tigations can contact When the officer cards and learned sev- Officer Miguel Masso at approached the vehicle eral fraudulent charges 831-636-4330.

Those on foot, he noticed two had been made on the wishing to remain anonpeople in the car: Fed- victim’s bank card, police ymous may call WeTip at erico Cortez, 30, and said. Further investiga- 800-78-CRIME. InforRachael Campos, 32, tion revealed the items mation provided to both of Los Banos. found inside the sus- WeTip may qualify for a Martinez radioed to pects’ car had been reward.

Officers tracked down the owner of the credit cards and learned several fraudulent charges had been made on the victim’s bank card.

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Firefighters to get new ‘five-step’ pay scale Firefighters, 1 department for 20-plus years, according to the contract approved by the council.

The contract also establishes a new “five-step salary range” table for the five different firefighter ranks

attainable at Hollister Fire Department. An employee with the rank of firefighter will receive bi-weekly payments of about $2,831, or $73,606 annually at the first step. A first-step fire engineer earns about $3,114 biweekly, or about $80,964

annual base salary. The salaries increase with an employee’s seniority.

Hollister firefighters provide fire protection for the City of Hollister, San Juan Bautista and unincorporated areas of San Benito County.

Police recover stolen credit cards, drugs SUSPECT TRIED TO RUN AWAY FROM POLICE

The vehicle stopped on East Street and the driver exited and ran northbound, police said. Guevara chased after him for several yards Staff report while the man discarded items as he attempted to Hollister police arrested a get away. man who tried to dispose Guevara caught the susof a loaded handpect near Santa Ana gun while he ran Road and placed him from an officer, under arrest, police according to ausaid. thorities.

The Upon searching suspect was ulthe suspect, later timately booked identified as Adam on suspicion of Mendoza, 35, of multiple weapHollister, the offions and drug cer found a large Adam Mendoza amount of cash, offenses.

About 3:37am brass knuckles and Aug. 1, Hollister Police suspected methamphetOfficer Juan Guevara was amine on him, according on patrol in the downtown to police. Mendoza was area when he attempted taken into custody withto stop a car for a vehi- out further incident. cle code violation, reads a Guevara then retraced press release from the Hol- Mendoza’s steps in an lister Police Department. attempt to find the items The vehicle did not stop, he discarded. The offiand instead turned onto cer found Mendoza’s cell Second Street, then East phone and a semiautoStreet. matic pistol on the ground,

according to police. The firearm was loaded, and another magazine was found inside Mendoza’s vehicle. Also found in the vehicle were more cash and more methamphetamine, police said.

Mendoza was booked at San Benito County Jail on suspicion of possessing a loaded firearm in a vehicle, carrying a loaded firearm in public, destroying or concealing evidence, obstructing an officer, transportation of a controlled substance for sales, possession of brass knuckles, driving on a suspended license and possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia.

Anyone with information about this investigation can contact Hollister Police Officer Juan Guevara at (831) 636-4330. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME. Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a reward.

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OPINION FROM THE WEB Farm Bureau offers social media scripts The Farm Bureau Federation is encouraging U.S. farmers and ranchers to join its campaign against the Trump Tariff War. Because social media is a vital part of any issue campaign these days— and because Twitter is the medium of choice by the President—the nation’s largest agriculture special interest group has issued the following plea (and to make easy for neophyte social media communicators, has offered cut-and-paste Twitter (and Facebook) messages to press its case): “If you have an account on Facebook or Twitter, please share the following posts to help educate others about the importance of trade.”

Tweet this: “ Farmers need #TradeNotTariffs & agriculture needs a win. Sign a petition to support American ag: https://www.fb.org/advocacy/ trade-petition/” Tweet this: “ It’s time to end the #TradeWar. Agriculture needs access to foreign markets. Support us at https://www.fb.org/advocacy/trade-petition/ #TradeNotTariffs”

Now is the time to pressure Congress

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n the face of a tariff war that is already hurting U.S. farmers and ranchers, the American Farm Bureau Federation—despite its solid Republican roots—has gone on the offensive against the Trump Administration, offering to assist farmers and ranchers in advocacy efforts on trade during the August congressional recess.

The message from the national and California Farm Bureau is simple: “The current trade uncertainty”—also known as Trump’s Tariff War—needs to end soon.

The Farm Bureau points out that “foreign demand for U.S. farm goods plays a huge role in farm income.”

“Thanks to trade agreements that have reduced barriers to our exports, U.S. farmers and ranchers export more (by value) than farmers in any other country,” the Farm Bureau tool kit emphasizes. “In fact, the U.S. has a trade surplus in agriculture.”

President Trump’s imposition of tariffs on $79 billion of goods and services and proposed additional tariffs on $702 billion of other foreign products, instead of forcing resolution of longstanding trade imbalances, has prompted retaliatory tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of U.S. farm products, including many here in San Benito County and the rest of the state.

Fruit faces an additional 25-40 percent tariff in China and a 20 percent tariff in Mexico. Tree nuts face an additional 2540 percent tariff in China. Wine faces an additional 15 percent tariff in China.

Soybeans, cotton, corn, wheat, beef, sorghum and other agricultural products face an additional 25 percent tariff in China. Cheeses face an additional 25 percent tariff in China and a 20-25 percent tariff in Mexico.

Since the tariffs have gone into effect, the Farm Bureau reports that prices for some U.S. farm goods have gone down. For example, the

Farm Bureau reported that the new crop corn price in July fell 17 percent from its mid-May season high, the new crop soybean price fell 20 percent and Kansas Hard Red Winter wheat fell nearly 16 percent.

A trade war threatens an area where the U.S. until this year had a trade surplus.

Fruit, nut and vegetable growers are seeing similar impacts. Almond exports in June were reported down from May, including to China (down 48 percent), Western Europe (down 18 percent) and the Middle East (down 26 percent). Milk and dairy product prices fell more than 10 percent in June.

Going back to the beginning of 2018, lean hog and live cattle futures have lost 8 to 10 percent of their value “due to increased trade uncertainty,” representing “billions of dollars in farm cash receipts,” the Farm Bureau reported.

Sadly, hurting agricultural exports by engaging in a trade war threatens an area where the U.S. until this year had a trade surplus.

We agree with the main message of the Farm Bureau Federation’s August outreach effort, that Congress needs to act immediately to limit the damage to farm prices and farm families’ income by blocking plans for any further tariffs that would only invite more retaliation against U.S. farm exports. The farm economy here in California and across the U.S, face irreparable damage from a prolonged trade war.

The Farm Bureau Federation offers a “tool kit” at https://fb.org/tradetoolkit.

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WHEREAS, the women of the United States have been treated as second-class citizens and have not been entitled the full rights and privileges, public or private, legal or institutional, which are available to male citizens of the United States; and WHEREAS, the women of the United States have united to assure that these rights and privileges are available to all citizens equally regardless of sex; and WHEREAS, the women of the United States have designated August 26, the anniversary date of the certification of the Nineteenth Amendment, as symbol of the continued fight for equal rights: and WHEREAS, the women of United States are to be commended and supported in their organizations and activities, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that August 26th of each year is designated as Women’s Equality Day, and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation annually in commemoration of that day in 1920, on which the women of America were first given the right to vote, and that day in 1970, on which a nationwide demonstration for women’s rights took place.

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Answer: I grew up in the Santa Cruz area in a family that fostered a culture of serving others. Ultimately, it was my love for people combined with my passion for justice that led me to pursue a career in law enforcement.

I recently celebrated my 30th year of service in law enforcement and will be soon celebrating my 30th wedding anniversary. My wife and I moved to Hollister to raise our children in this amazing, family-oriented community, and that decision has proven to be one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.

Our children share a proud heritage with this community. We recently became grandparents, which has brought us tremendous joy.

San Benito is a great community with so much to do. It is home to great motorcycling, a classic car community, plenty of opportunity for amateur musicians, a strong “foodie” culture and great neighbors. We are proud to call San Benito home.

What are some of the big plans you have for the sheriff's department and public safety in San Benito County over the next four years?

We have so much to be proud of, but there is still a lot of work to be done. I look forward to bringing our office’s initiatives to

fruition in my third term.

During my first term, our office and community was tested by layoffs and budget cuts.

We persevered through those tough times.

My second term was a reset, an opportunity to rebuild. We reorganized the rank structure into three divisions, providing a greater level of supervision, communication and staff development. We introduced a new records management system that shares information with our jail, our patrol teams and the Hollister Police Department.

In our third term, we hope to sow some seeds for the future. The average age of the members of our agency indicates a large departure into retirement in the next three to six years.

We need to hire and develop staff of all classifications to prepare for the future. This will not be easy, as the candidate pool is numerically very small compared to previous generations. But I am confident we can meet any challenge.

What are some of the biggest public safety challenges facing the sheriff's office and communities in San Benito County? Any particular types of calls or emergencies that have become increasingly common in the last four years?

Law enforcement is evolving across California and the nation.

Twenty years ago, our largest public safety concern was gang-related crimes. Voters and legislators in California implemented some very tough prison sentences for gang crimes and were able to address some of the circumstances that discouraged witnesses from participating in the criminal justice process.

Collectively, these two dynamics resulted in a reduction of

gang crimes. Conversely, it created overcrowding in our state prisons.

The current political spotlight on immigration issues may cause some immigrants a bit of reluctance to come forward as cooperative witnesses in gang crimes. Combine that with California’s commitment to reduce incarceration, and California could see an uptick in crimes committed by organized criminal enterprise.

Have Prop 47, Prop 57, AB109 and other state provisions intended to keep lowlevel offenders out of the prison system impacted public safety in San Benito County? If so, how?

Some impacts of these new laws and policies have been positive, and others a bit over-reaching. Incarceration is not very effective when it comes to rehabilitating people, but it’s very effective at protecting the public from continued victimization. Understanding that most offenders return to freedom, California has placed an emphasis on rehabilitation, hoping to reduce recidivism. There have been some unintended consequences.

Low-level offenders were pushed from state prisons back to county jails. Now county jails have pushed them out to make room for habitual and higher-level offenders. Lowlevel offenders no longer have the threat of incarceration as an incentive to overcome their addictions and modify their behaviors. We are relatively early in this development, so we have yet to get meaningful evaluation data. Of course, this is an issue we are keeping a close eye on, and will respond as needed to ensure public safety. ➝ Sheriff Q&A, 11

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What is the sheriff's office policy on releasing body camera footage to the public?

Society is pushing hard in two conflicting directions.

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How have mental health issues and homelessness impacted the sheriff's office and the community's safety in recent years? Have these issues grown in the last four years?

In 2011 we arrested a homeless man for the murder of another homeless man at an impromptu unauthorized encampment.

In 2012 and again in 2013, in separate events, mentally ill offenders murdered their mothers and dumped their bodies here in San Benito.

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On July 5, our deputies were involved in the pursuit of an armed suspect. Though this incident was resolved without anybody being hurt, it was a great test of our system to see just how well it can capture these life-changing moments. An audit

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2018 Election: city, county candidates INCUMBENTS, CHALLENGERS BEGIN THEIR CAMPAIGNS Jaqueline McCool Reporter

The final ballots have been set for the Nov. 6 election, and the 2018 local political season begins in earnest.

In Hollister, both the mayor and city council seats are up for grabs.

Two county supervisor seats also are on the ballot.

The Free Lance sent questionnaires last week to each city candidate.

Here are the candidates, at a glance:

Current occupation: owner/operator of Rustic Turtle Embroidery.

Past political campaigns: Measure Y, Zone change to commercial/residential for Hollister Downtown District Founder: Hollister Downtown Association Campaign slogan: Elect Machado Mayor

Keith Snow Age: 52 Current occupation: Retired civil engineer

Campaign slogan: Keith Snow for the people 2018

Gordon A. Machado

Age: 53

Family: Wife, two children and three grandchildren

Family: Wife and two children

Previously held elected or appointed office: Hollister City Council: 12 years, two years as mayor

Previously held elected or appointed office: Two terms as mayor, 2014-present; planning commissioner, HDA president

San Benito Healthcare District Board of Directors (Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital): 17 years Chairman, People for Balanced Growth: Initiative L & M-Hollister/San Benito County Vice Chairman, Measure A Committee-State Highways 156 and 25 bypasses of Hollister and eight local road improvements Veterans’ Memorial Building Commission:16 years

Current occupation: Retired after 30 years with City of Hollister Finance Department Past political campaigns: 2014 Campaign slogan: Trusted Leadership

Rolan Resendiz Did not respond to the Free Lance’s request for information

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Raul Escareno Jr. Age: 30 Previously held elected or appointed office: None Current occupation: Chef/ owner Past political campaigns: None Campaign slogan: Let's make a change!

Honor Spencer Age: 58

Past political campaigns: Mayor

Family: Two daughters; widowed in 2017

Campaign slogan: Moving Hollister Forward

Previously held elected or appointed office: Appointed to Juvenile Justice Commission of San Benito County in 2007; elected to Sunny Slope Water Board in 2016

COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 2 Mickie Solorio Luna Age: 73

San Benito County Planning Commission: eight years

Family: Husband Vincent Luna, two sons, one daughter

Hollister Airport Commission: 27 years

Previously held elected or

Current occupation: Campus supervisor at San Benito High School, 20 years

Elia Salinas

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Campaign slogan: Experienced Leader

Peter Hernandez Jr

Marty Richman

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Jim Gillio Age: 44

Family: wife Karina, sons Marcos, Andrew and Ezra

Family: Wife of 54 years, Joyce; two children, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren Previously held elected or appointed office: N/A Current occupation: Retired U,S. Army Officer, retired industrial engineer and manager. Former newspaper columnist Past political campaigns: Ran for mayor of Hollister in 2012 Campaign slogan: I will work to make Hollister a better place to live, work and play.

Salvador Mora Age: 42 Family: Wife Tracee Mora, children Juanita Mora, 18, Jacob Garcia, 15, Eric Garcia, 14, and Ava Mora, 7.

Previously held elected or appointed office: Never sought public office Current occupation: Mortgage loan officer with Direct Mortgage Funding in Los Gatos. I've been in the lending business for three months. Previously, I was a juvenile correctional officer with Santa Clara County Probation for 16 years.

Campaign slogan: The change we need. The voice we deserve.

Family: Wife Tricia and daughter Ali, 12 Previously held elected or appointed office: Hollister City Council, District 4 (Appointed May 2017) Current occupation: Small business owner, retired Gilroy police officer Campaign slogan if applicable: Priorities: Public safety, improving and repairing our roads, expanding and welcoming new business to create jobs, fiscal responsibility

Jerry Muenzer (incumbent) Did not return the Free Lance’s request for information

District 3 Patricia Loe Age: 72 Family: Husband Don Loe and daughter Tina Loe Previously held elected or appointed office: Hollister’s first female mayor; Hollister City Council; San Benito County Board of Supervisors; Council of Governments; Behavior Health Board; County Planning Commission Current occupation: Retired Past political campaigns: Board of Supervisors and Hollister City Council

Did not respond to the Freelance’s request for information

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30TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Robert Rivas Age: 38 Party Affliation: Democrat Family: wife Christen and daughter Melina, 2.

Previously held elected or appointed office: San Benito County Supervisor District 3, 10 years.

Current occupation: San Benito County supervisor, student support manager at San Benito High School and professor at Gavilan College Past political campaigns: San Benito County supervisor Campaign slogan: Rivas for Assembly

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2018 Election: School candidates CITY SCHOOLS, SB COUNTY AND GAVILAN BOARD SEATS UP FOR GRABS Scott Forstner Reporter

The final ballots have been set for the Nov. 6 election, and the 2018 local political season has begun for San Benito county boards of education.

The Free Lance sent questionnaires last week to each candidate.

Here are the candidates at a glance:

Gavilan Community College Joint District BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRUSTEE AREA 1

BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRUSTEE AREA 3 Edwin Diaz Age: 64 Family: Wife of 42 years, Delia, and two adult daughters, Danielle and Brianna Current occupation: Retired after 35-year career in public education. Held positions of teacher, assistant principal, principal, director, assistant superintendent and superintendent of both Gilroy and Pasadena Unified School Districts.

Family: Two children, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild Previously held elected or appointed office: Member of the Gavilan College Board of Trustees since November 1992.

Current occupation: Family law attorney Past political campaigns: Gavilan College Board of Trustees; first elected November 1992. Candidate for State Assembly, 2000.

Age: 64

Age: 60

Campaign slogan: “Quality Education is my Community Commitment”

Family: Married with four children and two grandchildren

Family: A multi-generational home with my daughter, son-in-law, and my special needs grandson.

Jeanie Wallace

Previously held elected or appointed office: None

Age: 60 Family: husband Ken Johnson (also a teacher); daughter Kenisha, 21 (UCLA student); son Geoffrey, 17 (Sobrato HS senior) Previously held elected or appointed office: San Benito County Democratic Central Committee Chair Current occupation: Social studies teacher, Sobrato High School

Campaign slogan if applicable: n/a

Campaign slogan: Education is for Everyone

No information provided

Age: 67

Irma C. González

Past political campaigns: none

Walter Glines

Laura Perry

Past political campaigns: Board of Supervisors District 3, 2018

BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRUSTEE AREA 5 Richard Perez

BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRUSTEE AREA 7 Mike Alcorn Age: 56 Family: Two children, Bryan and Alyssa Alcorn, both San Benito HS graduates.

Age: 49 Family: Wife (29 years); two sons (ages 27 and 30); two grandkids (9,10) Previously held elected or appointed office: Chairman, Community Action Board; vice chairman, Workforce Development Board; District 2 commissioner, City of Hollister Current occupation: Small business owner; retired telecommunications specialist, 20 years with Alcatel-Lucent

Previously held elected or appointed office: Elected to board of directors, Sunnyslope County Water District in 2014; appointed to serve on four San Benito County Civil Grand Juries.

Current occupation: IT project manager, business Information analyst Campaign slogan: Gavilan: Your College. Your Future.

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Jason Hopkins Age: 37 Family: Single Previously held elected or appointed office: San Benito County Republican party member Current occupation: Independent sales representative Campaign slogan: Students First

Hollister School District BOARD OF EDUCATION Brande Barrett Age: 56 Family: single mother Previously held elected or appointed office: Vice president of Oak Grove Educator’s Association, Vice President Works Gallery Current occupation: Art teacher

Previously held elected or appointed office: Many leadership teams at the HSD district level and school level; elected President of the School Site Council many times; elected two terms as President of the Hollister Elementary School Teachers’ Association and appointed lead negotiator; elected as treasurer to my homeowner’s association for 13 years.

Current occupation: Newly retired middle school history teacher (June 2018) from the Hollister School District.

Stephen Kain

Family: daughter of Cruz and Digna Torres. Married to Eddie DeLuna with two daughters, Citlalli, 12, and Ixiim, 8.

Current occupation: Social Work

San Benito High School District BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE AREA 2 Miguel Sahagun Jr. Age: 49 Family: Three children, one student in San Benito High School Current occupation: Self-employed

BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE AREA 3

Age: 66

Steve Delay

Family: Married to Toni Notar with 4 grown children.

Age: 66

Previously held elected or appointed office: President of HESTA several times Current occupation: Retired Educator Campaign slogan: dents First

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Past political campaigns: Mineta for Congress

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Jan Grist

Age: 43

Family: Five kids attend SBHSD. I have seven grandkids and one more on the way. All will attend SBHSD someday.

Previously held elected or appointed office: I have won three SBHSD elections, 2006 (four-year term), 2012 (two-year term) and 2014 (four-year term). Appointed to fill vacancy in 2012.

Current occupation: I retired from SBHSD in 2005. During my 32 years there, I was a teacher, coach, assistant principal and, for the last 20 years, chief financial officer. ➝ School Candidates, 14

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High Speed Rail to set plan in 2019 MH RESIDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED ABOUT PROPERTY AFTER PLAN SELECTION Reporter

In 2017, Shirley Higdon and her neighbor Diane Holmes realized the High Speed Rail train that had been endorsed by Californians a decade earlier might be running right through their quiet street close to U.S. 101.

The two women, along with a small group of neighbors, took to Facebook and began organizing a larger coalition of Morgan Hill residents that opposed the state’s bullet train project. They called their group, “Stop HSR in

will be presented to the High Speed Rail Authority. The group is set to pick one preferred route in September 2019, but will then look at all the alternatives in December in a Draft Environmental Impact Report.

November 2020 will see the final Environmental Impact Report, following the public review period, which will address mitigation plans for the prospected route.

Following the selection of the plan, the Right of Way Authority, part of the High Speed Rail Authority that deals with property acquisition, will identify properties in the line of the bullet train. Notices are planned to go out after the alternative is chosen, as early as 2019.

High Speed Rail in California dates back to Gov. Jerry Brown’s first time in

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its tracks—Morgan Hill.”

A plan to run the High Speed Rail parallel to U.S. 101 is one of three alternatives proposed for the “San Jose to Merced project section.”

The High Speed Rail Authority told Morgan Hill residents last week that it plans to select a final route for this section of the project and begin identifying property to acquire for right-of-way in Morgan Hill late next year.

California Regional Director Boris Lipkin identified three alternatives for the section of the rail line through Morgan Hill that will be part of an 84-mile line connecting San Jose and Merced.

Lipkin explained that as the alternatives continue to be explored and a partnership with Union Pacific is worked out, plans for all three routes

DREAM OR REALITY? Artist shows what High Speed Rail might look like. office in the 1980s. After the passage of proposition 1A in the 2008 statewide election, the rail project gained the funding necessary to begin work.

Construction in the Central Valley has already begun, with Fresno experiencing the full process of what will soon come to Morgan Hill.

The line that runs

through Morgan Hill and San Martin, with a stop in Gilroy, is part of the “valley-to-valley line,” which connects Silicon Valley and the Central Valley from San Francisco to Bakersfield. This segment of the plan includes a tunnel that will go through Pacheco Pass.

Lipkin said that the goal is to complete the

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More information on the High Speed Rail can be found in the 2018 business plan http://hsr.ca.gov/docs/about/ business_plans/2018_ BusinessPlan.pdf. Questions about the Chamber of Commerce’s work with the authority can be directed to info@morganhill.org.

One board offers voters no choice

Age: 67

an alumnus of SBHS Class of 1992. Daughter Erica Robledo-Dickens, the director of student activities at Rancho San Justo and also a math teacher.

Five grandchildren; one is a sophomore at SBHS, one is a seventh-grader at RSJ and another is a fourhgrader at Ladd Lance School.

Family: Married to Angela M. Robledo, retired teacher of 31 years from the HSD; son Carlo Robledo is

Previously held elected or appointed office: San Benito High School District board in 2014

School Candidates, 13 Past political campaigns: SBHSD

BOARD OF EDUCATION TRUSTEE AREA 4 Juan Robledo

Current occupation: Retired educator and a member of the SBHSD Board of Trustees. I worked for San Benito High School for 38 years as a Spanish teacher, social science teacher, soccer coach, club and class adviser, mentor teacher, bilingual resource teacher, division chairperson and finally the director of student activities. Chief negotiator and president of the Teachers Association for eight years.

Past political campaigns: SBHSD Board in 2014 and various bond measures.

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Reb Monaco Age: 74 Family: Married with two adult children, K-8 Southside, San Benito HS, and two grandchildren Previously held elected or appointed office: County supervisor, two terms 2002-2010

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OBITUARIES JOANNE LYNCH

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oanne Peixoto Lynch, 63, of Watsonville, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Stanford Hospital after a 103 day hospitalization fighting a battle against myelofibrosis.

She passed in the company of loved ones with her beloved husband, children and her newest grandchild by her side.

Joanne was born to Francis “Pex” and Sadie Peixoto on April 15, 1955. She went to Morello High School and graduated in 1973. She married Chris Lynch on July 17, 1987 and together they raised their children in Watsonville.

Joanne dedicated nearly 30 years of her life to working for her brother at Dick Peixoto Company, which has since evolved into Lakeside Organic Gardens. Joanne loved traveling, learning about family history and living on the property her parents began building together in 1957. Nothing made her happier than her three grandchildren.

Joanne is survived by her husband Christopher Lynch, daughter Jaimie (Derek) Jordan, stepson Chad (Rhonda) Lynch and grandchildren Jasper Lynch, Carson Jordan, Sadie Jordan, six siblings, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Over the last year Joanne focused her energy to promoting awareness of the need for donors at bethematch.org. Joanne’s wish would be for everyone eligible to join. By joining you could save someone else’s life.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Caring Bridge, or Be The Match.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 9, 2018 beginning at 2pm at the California Grill in Watsonville.

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CDR Leonard Delbert (“Del”) Byler, age 99, resident of Hollister, CA. Born March 5, 1919 in Garden City, Kansas to Leonard Ray Byler and Ruth Weaver Byler.

Peacefully entered into rest on Saturday 8/18/18, surrounded by his loving family.

Del proudly served the United States Navy as a Top Gun nightfighter pilot in World War II and the Korean War, flying Hellcats, Banshees, and Bearcats off of the U.S.S. Enterprise, Saratoga, Oriskany, and Essex straight-deck carriers. After 21 years of exemplary active service and Reserves, he retired as a Lieutenant Commander. After the military, his primary career was as a successful Estate Planner selling Life, Health, and Disability insurance.

Del was preceded in death by the love of his life, Jeanne (in 2005), after celebrating 60 wonderful years of marriage.

Del is survived by six children: Diana Hudkins (Jack), Jan Templeton, Jeff (Martina), Kevin (Karen), Jon (Suzan), Debbie Sowle; eleven grandchildren: Stephanie, Matthew, Michael, Debra, Joseph, Amanda, Morgan, Jordan, Hayley, Bryce, Allison; and sixteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his beloved sister, Dorothy Smith.

Del enjoyed family, golfing, travelling, playing bridge, and gardening (especially fragrant roses).

A Celebration of Life service, with military honors, will be held on Saturday 9/22/18 at 11:00am, at Christ Fellowship Church, 2066 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA 95023.

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LEGAL NOTICES 942 HOL - Public Notice

932 HOL - Petition to admin e

932 HOL - Petition to admin e

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INTERNET AUCTION ON SEPTEMBER 28 THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2018 OF TAXDEFAULTED PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Made pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 3702

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Donald Mark Odle a.k.a. Donald M. Odle a.k.a Don M. Odle a.k.a.

Donny Odle, CASE NO. PR-18-00040 FILED: 8-10-2018.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Donald Mark Odle a.k.a. Donald M. Odle a.k.a Don M. Odle a.k.a. Donny Odle. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Neaomy Robles in the Superior Court of California, County of San Benito. The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: Neaomy Robles 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: Date: 9-13-2018 Time: 1:30 p.m. Dept: 1, Room:, Superior Court of California County of San Benito, 450 Fourth Street, Hollister, California, 95023 . IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Whitney W. Clark, 307270, P.O. Box 433, Salinas, CA 93902. 831.757.2644.

Publication Dates: Hollister Free Lance, August 24, 31, and September 7, 2018.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Marcus Barrios Montelongo, CASE NO. PR-18-00046 FILED: 8-16-2018. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Marcus Barrios Montelongo . A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Marcie Montelongo in the Superior Court of California, County of San Benito. The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: Marcie Montelongo be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 9-13-2018 Time: 1:30 p.m. Dept: , Room 1, Superior Court of California County of San Benito, 450 Fourth Street, Hollister, California, 95023 . IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Jeremy T. Liem (State Bar # 288383), Pipal Spurzem & Liem LLP, 350 Fifith Street, Hollister, CA 95023, 831.637.5521.

Publication Dates: Hollister Free Lance, August 24, 31, and September 7, 2018.

On June 26, 2018, I, MARY LOU ANDRADE, SAN BENITO COUNTY Tax Collector, was directed to conduct a public auction sale by the board of supervisors of SAN BENITO COUNTY, California. The tax-defaulted properties listed on this notice are subject to the tax collector’s power of sale and have been approved for sale by a resolution dated June 26, 2018 of the SAN BENITO COUNTY board of supervisors.

The sale will be conducted at www.Bid4Assets.com, Friday Monday, September 28 to October 1, 2018, as a public auction to the highest bidder for not less than the minimum bid as shown on this notice. Due diligence research is incumbent on the bidder as all properties are sold as is. The winning bidder is legally obligated to purchase the item. The county and its employees are not liable for the failure of any electronic equipment that may prevent a person from participating in the sale.

Only bids submitted via the Internet will be accepted. Preregistration is required. Register on-line at www.Bid4Assets. com by Monday,September 24, 2018. Bidders must submit a refundable deposit of $5,000.00 (plus a $35.00 processing fee) electronically at www.Bid4Assets.com. The deposit will be applied to the successful bidder’s purchase price. Full payment must be received by Bid4Assets.com no later than 4:00 PM ET (1:00 PM PT) Thursday, October 4, 2018 and deed information indicating how title should be vested by is required

by Wednesday October 3, 2018 within 48 hours after the end of the sale. Only electronic funds transfers and cashier’s check will be accepted. The right of redemption will revive for any property purchased by a credit transaction if payment in full is not received by the close of business on the date of sale. Transfer taxes will be added to and collected with the purchase price.

The right of redemption will cease on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at the close of business and parcels not redeemed will be offered for sale.

If the parcel is not sold, the right of redemption will revive and continue up to the close of business on the last business day prior to the next scheduled sale. If the properties are sold, parties of interest as defined in California Revenue and Taxation Code section 4675, have a right to file a claim with the county for any excess proceeds from the sale. Excess proceeds are the amount of the highest bid in excess of the liens and costs of the sale that are paid from the sale. Notice will be given to parties of interest, pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code section 3692(e), if excess proceeds result from the sale.

Additional information may be obtained at www.Bid4Assets.com, at www.cosb.us/tax or by contacting the tax collector via email propertytaxes@cosb.us or by phone (831) 636-4034.

PARCEL NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION The Assessor’s Parcel Number, when used to describe property in this list, refers to the assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the assessor’s office.

The properties that are subject of this notice are situated in SAN BENITO COUNTY, California, and are described as follows: ITEM NO. 1 ASSESSOR’S PARCEL/ ASSESSMENT NUMBER 060-190059-000 LAST ASSESSEE NAME CONNOR, HEIDI MINIMUM BID $43,592.00 ITEM NO. 2 ASSESSOR’S PARCEL/ ASSESSMENT NUMBER 029-310-003-000 LAST ASSESSEE NAME FUTURES FOUNDATION INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION MINIMUM BID $30,350.00 ITEM NO. 3 ASSESSOR’S PARCEL/ ASSESSMENT NUMBER 056-290-027-000 LAST ASSESSEE NAME QUEZADA, ALICIA JIMENEZ MINIMUM BID $13,549.00 ITEM NO. 4 ASSESSOR’S PARCEL/ ASSESSMENT NUMBER 011-030006-000 LAST ASSESSEE NAME RENTERIA, AURELIO MINIMUM BID $70,458.00 I certify or (declare), under penalty of perjury, that the following is true and correct./s/Mary Lou Andrade, County Tax CollectorState of CaliforniaExecuted at HOLLISTER, SAN BENITO COUNTY, California, on August 17, 2018.

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934 HOL - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2018-0000233 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as A+ TUTORING 225 6th Street Suite A Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 408.804.3645 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: ELIZABETH MARKFIELD 1841 Black Forest Dr Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on NA and 07/26/2018 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018

934 HOL - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2018-0000230 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as FIESTA OUTLET 193 McCray st Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 831.665.2711 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: NOEMI GENESISRODRIGUEZTORRES 41 Brandy ct

Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 07/25/2018 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018

934 HOL - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2018-0000232 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as HOLLISTER QUALITY WATER 1715-3 Airline Hwy Hollister, CA 95023 Mailing Address: PO Box 6826 Salinas, CA 93912 CA 95023 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: CONNIE NANCE 224 Loma Drive Salinas, CA 93906 KEITH LYNELL NANCE 224 Loma Drive Salinas, CA 93906 This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/01/2018 and 07/26/2018 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of

942 HOL - Public Notice CITY CLERKS CERTIFICATION THAT THERE ARE NOT MORE CANDIDATES THAN OFFICES TO BE ELECTED I, Christine Black, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Hollister, do hereby certify that pursuant to § 10229, Elections Code of the State of California, to the following facts relating to the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018: As of the close of the nomination period on August 15, 2018, there are not more candidates than offices to be elected.

The person so nominated is: Anietra Gomez, City Treasurer That § 10229 of the Elections Code allows one of the following courses of action to be taken by the City Council: 1. Appoint to the office the person who has been nominated.

2. Appoint to the office any eligible voter if no one has been nominated.

3. Hold the election if either no one or only one person has been nominated.

A notice of these facts will be published on August 24, 2018, in a newspaper of general circulation in the city pursuant to § 6061 of the Government Code. After the fifth day following the date of publication, the City Council will meet to either make the appointment or direct an election to be held. The person appointed, if any, shall qualify and take office and serve exactly as if elected at a municipal election for the office.

If, by the 75th day before the municipal election, no person has been appointed to the office pursuant to (1) or (2) above, the election shall be held.

If the City Council makes an appointment pursuant to § 10229, Elections Code, the City Clerk shall not accept for filing any statement of write in candidacy which is submitted after the appointment is made. /s/ Christine Black, MMC, City Clerk Publish: August 24, 2018 San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018

935 HOL - Abandon FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT filed with the Clerk-Recorder's Office of San Benito COUNTY File Number:2016-0000043 Owners names: THE CANDY STOP LLC 671 Gabriele Ct Hollister, CA 95023 by this: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Business names and location LA STMA. TRINIDAD 193 Mccray St Ste #301 Hollister, CA 95023 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: The Original file date 02/09/2016 for this business name that was abandoned on 07/24/2018 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonsalez County Clerk 440 Fifth Street, Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023 Publish Hollister Free Lance: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018

934 HOL - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2018-0000231 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CALSTAR SERVICES 970 Alder Street Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 408.429.0464 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: MATHEW ANTHONY HOFFER 970 Alder Street Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/25/2018 and 07/25/2018 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018

932 HOL - Petition to admin e NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Jeremy Swayne Gardner NO. PR-18-00038 FILED: 08-06-2018. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Jeremy Swayne Gardner, aka Jeremy Gardner.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: Barbara Simmons in the Superior Court of California, County of San Benito. The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: Barbara Simmons be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 08-302018 Time: 1:30 p.m. Dept: 1, Room: Courtroom 1, Superior Court of California County of San Benito, 450 Fourth Street, Hollister, California, 95023. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner, Harry J. Damkar, Attorney at Law, SBN 76184, 339 Seventh Street, Suite F, Hollister, CA 95023, 831.638.1900.

Publication Dates: Hollister Free Lance, August 10, 17, 24, 2018

931 HOL - Show Name Change CU-18-00054 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE for change of name Case Number: CU-18-00054 To all interested persons, Petitioner: Michael David Bustos, filed for petition with this court for a decree changing names from: Michael David Bustos to Malachi Cervantes Delgadillo Bustos THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Date: 09/28/2018 Time: 1:30 P.M. Dept: Room: 1 Address of Court: 450 Fourth Street Hollister, CA 95023 Civil Branch A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county: San Benito Hollister Freelance Dated: 07/30/2018 By: Harry J. Tobias Judge of the Superior Court Publish: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018

934 HOL - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2018-0000234 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as FAULTLINE DERBY DEVILZ 9000 Airline Hwy

Tres Pinos, CA 95075 Mailing Address: PO Box 2101 Hollister, CA 95024 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: FAULTLINE DERBY DEVILZ 9000 Airline Hwy Tres Pinos, CA 95075 State: CA Al# 4170028 This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/09/2017 and 07/30/2018 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018

934 HOL - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2018-0000236 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BIGFOOT CARPET CLEANING 85 McCary Dr. Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 831.757.3733 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: STEVE HORN 85 McCary Dr. Hollister, CA 95023 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 07/31/2018 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: August 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018

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GARAGE SALES 1930 CYPRESS STREET, HOLLISTER MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE! 8/25 7-11AM NICE clothing, Housewares, Holiday Decor!

MORGAN HILL ESTATE SALE Sat., 8/25 and Sun., 8/26, 8am - 4pm, Follow the signs on East Cochrane Rd. Too many items to list!

GILROY GARAGE SALE 8373 Gaunt Ave, Sat. 8/25 & Sun. 8/26, 8am to 3pm.

Potted plants and succulents, household items, tools, furn., and much more!

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445 CHARGIN DR MORGAN HILL BIG GARAGE SALE 8/25!!

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ESTATE SALE ESTATE AND BUSINESS SALE Ann's Antiques after 60 years is going out of business Sept. 1, 2, & 3. 8 AM- 7PM. 1429 Place Rd. Los Banos.

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HOME FOR RENT HOLLISTER MASTER BDRM FOR RENT includes 2 rooms, private bath, mature female preferred. Rent $900.00 per month. Call 800.400.0219 RIDGEMARK CONDO FOR RENT 2 bdrm, 2 bath, access to pool.

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PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number:644890 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as GLASSROAD DIGITAL 14180 Sycamore Ave San Martin, CA 95046 COUNTY OF Santa Clara: DEREK JASON MAY 14180 Sycamore Ave San Martin, CA 95046 This business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP

INDEPENDENT CARRIER CONTRACTORS WANTED NewSV Media is accepting applications for independent contractors to deliver the paper in and around the Gilroy, Morgan Hill and Hollister areas. If you are looking for extra money and have a reliable and insured vehicle with a valid drivers license, send resume to cmckee@newsvmedia.com Experience helpful but not required.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/31/2018 and 07/31/2018 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara Regina Alcomendras County Clerk 70 W. Hedding St. San Jose, CA 95110 Publish Morgan Hill Times: August 24, 31, and September 7, 14, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2018-0000245 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PINK PONY PRESS 1621 Monticello Dr Hollister, CA 95023 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: REBECCAH RODRIGUEZ 1621 Monticello Dr Hollister, CA 95023 State: CA ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ 1621 Monticello Dr Hollister, CA 95023 State: CA This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/10/2018 and 08/10/2018 is the file date.

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: August 24, 31, 2018 September 7, 14, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2018-0000249 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as J2 AG ENTERPRISES, LLC 1660 Brookhollow Lane Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 408.710.7163 Mailing Address: PO Box 1736 Hollister, CA 95024 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: J2 AG ENTERPRISES, LLC 1660 Brookhollow Lane Hollister, CA 95023 State: CA Al# 201820610286 This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Auction as Defined By The California Self Storage Facilities Act, Chapter10, Commencing with Section 21700, Division 8 of the California Business and Professional Code. The contents of the following units will sell at Public Auction by competitive bid on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 11:00am at Galaxy Self Storage, to satisfy the storage lien.

The contents of the storage unit(s) are believed to consist of: household items, furniture, tools.

Tenant lock remains on unit until auction date.

Unit Tenant Name K38 - 15x15 - Michael Valdes J5 - 10x30 - Joseph Simmons Purchased goods are sold as is and must be removed within one (1) day of purchase. Payment is to be with cash only and made at the time of purchase. The sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party. Should bids fall short of predetermined value Galaxy will have the right to halt the sale of said unit.

LOCATION: Galaxy Self Storage 1901 San Felipe Rd. Hollister, CA 95023 (831) 636-9323 Publish: August 24 and 31, 2018 on 08/14/2018 and 08/14/2018 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: August 24, 31, 2018 September 7, 14, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2018-0000254 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ANNEUGENE VINEYARDS 741 Riverside Rd Hollister, CA 95023 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: KLINE FAMILY VINEYARDS, LLC 741 Riverside Rd Hollister, CA 95023 State: CA 201801810648 This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 08/17/2018 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito Joe Paul Gonzalez San Benito County Clerk 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 95023-3843 Publish Hollister Free Lance: August 24, 31, 2018 September 7, 14, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE for change of name Case Number: CU-18-00148 To all interested persons, Petitioner: Crystal Marie Dillon, filed for petition with this court for a decree changing names from: Crystal Marie Dillon to Crystal Marie Talavera THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Date: 10/04/2018 Time: 1:30 P.M. Room: 1 Address of Court: 450 Fourth Street Hollister, CA 95023 Civil Branch A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county: San Benito Hollister Freelance Dated: 08/17/2018 By: Harry J. Tobias Judge of the Superior Court Publish: August 24, 31, and September 7, 13, 2018

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| Morgan Hill

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12-3 180 Koyanagi Ave | $1,124,999 Rigo Campos 408.779.5000 CalRE #01376384

| Morgan Hill

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1-4 17048 Shady Lane Dr | $949,950 Kristina Alvarez 408.779.5000 CalRE #01462310

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| San Jose

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1:30-4:30 1093 Cloverbrook Drive | $1,698,888 Susan Beadles & Jenny Huang 408.779.5000 CalRE #01196933/01362454

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2017 DODGE CHARGER R/T 392

AUTOMATIC, DUAL AIR, POWER WINDOWS/ DOORS, KEYLESS ENTRY, 25MPG HWY

2018 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

AUTOMATIC, LEATHER, DUAL AIR, NAVIGATION, POWER WINDOWS/DOORS, 29MPG HWY

AUTOMATIC, LEATHER HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS, DUAL AIR, POWER WINDOWS/ DOORS, 23MPG HWY

#237223

#541189, 518719

#271242, 270770

#875352

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$29,999

2014 INFINITI QX80

$33,999

$40,999

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AUTOMATIC, 3RD ROW, LEATHER, DUAL AIR, POWER MOON ROOF, NAVIGATION, POWER WINDOWS/DOORS, 20MPG HWY

AUTOMATIC, LEATHER HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS, ON-STAR, NAVIGATION, AIR, POWER WINDOWS/DOORS, 28MPG HWY

AUTOMATIC, LEATHER HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS, NAVIGATION, DUAL AIR, POWER WINDOWS/DOORS, 23MPG HWY

2016 CHEVROLET TAHOE

2015 DODGE CHALLENGER HELLCAT

#350851

#002375

#297286

#887723

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2016 LEXUSW RX HYBRID

2017 RAM 1500 LARAMIE

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LOW MILES! AUTOMATIC, LEATHER HEATED/ VENTILATED SEATS, DUAL AIR, POWER WINDOWS/DOORS, 21MPG HWY

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SOUTH COUNTY PRE-OWNED OF MORGAN HILL 16725 CONDIT RD.

(408) 842-8244 (669) 888-3939 *Based on 2018 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

All prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge and any emission testing charge. Residency restrictions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles pictured use for display purposes only and may vary slightly from the actual vehicle. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Not responsible for typographical errors. Sale prices end 8/27/2018.

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