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Panetta looks to farm bill in 2018 THE SENATE AND HOUSE VERSIONS DIFFER ON SNAP PLAN

By Barry Holtzclaw Managing Editor

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Congressman Jimmy Panetta, headed to an 80-20 victory in his first re-election bid, isn’t going to be putting his feet up in the next few weeks while waiting for his Democratic Party to take control of the 116th U.S. House of Representatives.

One of Congress’ most fervent bi-partisan optimists, Panetta is raring to go back into the fray with many of his lame duck colleagues to get the 2018 Farm Bill renewed before the new Congress is sworn in in January 2019.

“I have confidence that a compromise bill will get passed this year,” he predicted on Nov. 15. “Final passage this Congress is the priority.”

That could be a tall order, which may be more dependent than anything on the mood of his friends across the aisle, who have been holding out for adding a work requirement to federal food stamps. The work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients was pushed by President Trump and added to the House farm bill this summer, but was not included in the Senate version of the bill.

The resulting farm bill deadlock has increased anxiety levels among tariff-fearing farmers,

FAMILY CELEBRATION Robert Rivas celebrates his victory with his wife Christen and two-year-old daughter Melina.

Family fuels Rivas SAN BENITO NATIVE SON HEADS TO SACRAMENTO

By Jaqueline McCool Reporter

Bold. That’s how Robert Rivas, newly elected assembly member to California’s 30th district describes himself, his leadership style and his campaign.

“I’m not afraid to make a decision, so long as it’s the right decision to make,” said Rivas said in his first interview after locking in a solid victory Nov. 6 in his first bid for the state Assembly.

Rivas’ story is the embodiment of the “California dream,” as he calls it. As the grandson of a migrant farm worker, Rivas grew up in Paicines, in southern San

Benito County. After several years of living in farmworker housing, the family moved to Hollister in 1989, where Rivas attended San Benito High School and got involved early in politics and leadership.

The children of a single mother, Rivas and his brother began working in their community at the urging of their grandfather, who had been a guiding voice in Rivas’ life. Despite passing away from cancer in 2011, Rivas’ grandfather got to see Robert Rivas elected to the San Benito County Board of Supervisors in 2010.

Eight years later, Rivas is headed to Sacramento, representing the 30th Assembly District. Sitting in his office nestled next to Hollister City Hall, he

was surrounded by stacks of campaign signs in every corner. A piece of white printer paper was still taped to the door leading into the smaller office in the back— “the war room.”

The war might be over, but the work is just beginning.

For Rivas the new mountain of work isn’t just okay, but welcomed. Throughout his political career hard work has become a celebrated part of his legacy.

After his election as supervisor, Rivas took two more jobs to provide for his newly formed family. He’s worked as a grant coordinator and later a student support manager at San Benito High School, while teaching political science at Gavilan College.

Shawn Tennenbaum, superintendent for the San

Benito High School district, hired Rivas to work at his alma mater. He said having Rivas work at the school has given San Benito High students the opportunity to model themselves after a leader.

“Having that ability to see themselves in Robert,” said Tennenbaum. “That’s invaluable.”

Despite an instinctive interest in politics, Rivas said he never envisioned himself as the candidate, rather the man behind the curtain. Early in his career he worked on local campaigns with his brother, Rick Rivas, making connections to leaders within the community, and staying largely out of the spotlight.

Having overcome a childhood stutter, Rivas said he had apprehensions

about being in the public eye. Ultimately he decided that he was the person to get the work done. Friends and mentors warned Rivas that he was unlikely to win his first campaign, but he said that only motivated him more.

In the first political campaign of his own, Rivas unseated two-time incumbent Patricia Loe for the District 3 seat, winning over 70 percent of the vote.

There are no hard feelings now, Rivas said The two have even become friends in recent years. Loe would come to endorse Rivas’ Assembly campaign.

“He’s a very truthful, dedicated young man,” said Loe. “I hope to see him go far in the political arena.” ➝ Rivas, 2

Hernandez sees lead grow in District 3 TWO NEW COUNTY SUPERVISORS WIN THEIR RACES Jaqueline McCool Reporter

In an election initially separated by only a few dozen

votes, the District 3 supervisor race at first had seemed too close to call.

Peter Hernandez’ lead grew in the days following the election, and as the ballot counting ended its second week, he had finally gained a substantial lead of 379 votes.

As of Monday Nov. 19, Hernandez had 55.98

percent of the vote with a 379-vote lead over former supervisor and city council member, Patricia Loe. Provisional ballots were still being verified and counted along with vote-by-mail ballots that were postmarked on Election Day or dropped at polling places.Hernandez is a local business owner

who ran for the District 3 seat vacated by newly elected Assembly member, Robert Rivas. Loe had lost her re-election to the District 3 supervisor seat in 2010 to Rivas.

Hernandez told the Free Lance he is excited to bring a new perspective to the board and believes his business background

will provide much needed ideas on cultivating economic development in the county.

Hernandez believes his business skills and four years on the school board have prepared him for his new role. He sees his win as the will of San ➝ District 3, 4

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Robert Rivas draws on his rural roots Rivas, 1 The same internal drive that pushed Rivas to run for supervisor returned when the opportunity arose for him to run for the 30th District Assembly seat.

Rivas said it was ultimately his history and family that motivated him to run. He said Dolores Huerta, labor and civil rights leader for the United Farm Workers, of which Rivas’ grandfather had been an active member, told him, “Your grandfather didn’t work in the fields for over 40 years for you to pass up an opportunity to be in the state legislature and really make a difference in the lives of millions and millions of people, let alone the people in your own district and community.”

His next political step came with the guidance and a path that was paved by former 30th District

representatives, Simon Salinas and Anna Caballero. Rivas interned with Salinas while in college and later worked for Caballero.

Now he’ll be taking Caballero’s place in the Assembly as she is headed to a state Senate seat she appeared last week to have won by a narrow margin.

“My view having seen him work as a supervisor is that it really matters what people think—and he’s really in touch with people,” said Caballero. “He works in a bipartisan manner.”

Caballero and Rivas cited his work to lead the fight against fracking in San Benito County as an illustration of his work ethic and ability to reach across party lines. Rivas was a major proponent of Measure J, which outlawed fracking in the county in 2014. His position gained him big enemies in the oil industry, which poured the kind of money typically

seen in national races into an assembly primary in an unsuccessful effort to stop Rivas in his tracks.

“I felt like fracking, in my opinion was inconsistent, incompatible with the identity of this county,” said Rivas. “That’s why I fought very hard to ban it.

It wasn't about politics,— to me it was about common sense.”

Rivas said his ultimate decision to run for assembly came from the lack of opportunities available for the residents of his new district. He said the “California dream” that had allowed him and his grandfather to succeed doesn’t seem to exist anymore.

“When I reflected on my experience, on the fact that I benefited from this great state, my grandfather was absolutely right that if I worked hard I would have opportunity,” said Rivas.

However, he wasn’t sure if he could still tell his

HIS ABUELITA Robert Rivas credits his grandmother with being a strong motivating force in his career. daughter the same thing.

Now, Rivas is ready to bring the California dream back to the 30th district, which stretches from Morgan Hill to King City— a swath of land Rivas traveled continuously

throughout his campaign, putting 4,000 miles a month on his Prius.

He said he is ready for the work and the drive that awaits him up in Sacramento. As for Rivas’ California dream, it still feels too

good to be true.

“If you had told me as a kid that someday I’d be sitting next to the speaker of the Assembly or as a newly elected member of the Assembly, said Rivas. “I wouldn’t have believed it.”

SBHS honors achieving students SCHOLAR AWARD RECIPIENTS ARE RECOGNIZED BY SCHOOL BOARD Staff report

Dozens of San Benito High School students have been named AP Scholars for their performance on Advanced Placement tests during the 2017-18 school year, according to a SBHS District announcement.

Through the Scholar Awards, the national AP

program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on their exams.

By taking an AP course and earning scores of 3 or above on the 5-point related AP exam, students can save on college expenses. According to the College Board, which administers the tests, most colleges and universities nationwide offer college credit, advanced placement, or both, for qualifying AP

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The San Benito High School Board of Trustees on Nov. 13 recognized AP scholars who took the exam as juniors and are still on

campus. Most of the graduated seniors who took the exams last year are now in college.

Six members of the Baler Class of 2018 earned National AP Scholar status, which is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken, and scores or 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. Those students are: Bryce Eggers, Abigail Greene, Rogelio Leal, Saul Martinez, Catherine Nordstrom and Aeja

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Thirty-four students made the AP Scholars With Distinction list, which is granted to those who earned an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.

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Panetta boosts victory margin over 2016 Panetta, 1 agribusinesses and food stamp recipients in Panetta’s home 20th District and across the U.S. Panetta, whose district includes half of Gilroy, part of Santa Cruz County and all of San Benito and Monterey counties, is a member of the House Agriculture Committee. The son of Washington D.C. legend Leon Panetta—former CIA and budget director, White House chief of staff and defense secretary for presidents Clinton and Obama—was elected to the House in 2016.

Jimmy Panetta’s reelection vote totals have grown steadily since the Nov. 6 election, as mailed and provisional ballots inflated his winning percentage over independent Ronald Kobat to more than 80 percent.

About the re-election victory, Panetta said in a statement to the Free Lance, “I am grateful to the voters of California’s 20th Congressional District for their trust in me to continue to be their representative in Congress.”

“I remain committed to serving our communities and championing our Central Coast values in

Washington.”

If Congressional leaders are unable to pass a five-year renewal of the comprehensive farm bill in the remaining days of this year, Panetta said he hopes “all members will be willing to come to the table and pass a strong bill that supports our domestic producers, consumers and rural communities.”

Panetta will join a solid Democratic majority in the House, where his party won’t have just the 23-seat gain it needed for a bare majority, but enough for a comfortable majority.

If Democrats win seats they are leading, including four undecided contests in California in which they led Nov. 16, the party would claim a 38-seat gain and a solid 16-vote majority in the House. In the Senate, Republicans could be adding one or two seats to their 49-seat total.

With 90 percent of most 20th District returns counted as Nov. 16, Panetta had 144,224 votes, or 80 percent, district-wide, compared to 35,023 for Kabat, at 20 percent.

In San Benito County, his winning margin was

less, with 11,744 votes, 71 percent of the total, compared to 4,807, 29 percent for Kabat.

Panetta won 71 percent of the vote in his first election bid, when veteran Democrat Sam Farr chose not to seek re-election after 24 years in the House.

Incumbent Democrat Sam Farr did not seek re-election in 2016. Leon Panetta represented the Central Coast region from 1977 to 1992.

Jimmy Panetta was a Navy intelligence officer and served in Afghanistan. The Santa Clara University Law School

Jimmy Panetta graduate was a deputy district attorney for Monterey County, where his wife is a Superior Court judge.

Hernandez sees lead grow in District 3 District 3, 1 Benito residents and a need for new voices in the county.

“I can sense that there’s definitely a hunger for a change in how we govern,” said Hernandez.

He believes the county is stagnant and in need of new voices. Hernandez said, “It feels like we haven’t really maximized our value in this community.”

With Jim Gillio’s upset of incumbent Jerry Muenzer in the District 4 supervisor race, there will be two new faces on the

board. As of Nov. 19 Gillio had won his election with 73.79 percent of the vote and a 2,131-vote lead over Muenzer.

Gillio had previously told the Free Lance he was excited to work with whoever the other newcomer would be. “We should all have varying thoughts and ideas,” said Gillio. “ And we need to try to work as a team to bring San Benito County into the future.”

Hernandez was eager to work with Gillio and felt Gillio’s shared experience as a business owner would boost the board

with a new economic focus. Gillio is a former Gilroy police officer and an appointed Hollister City Council member for District 4. He also owns Central AG Supply, a wholesale and supply store for businesses, occupational safety and health services equipment.

With the two new supervisors, Hernandez hopes increasing tourism to the county will get the attention he feels it deserves. “You have two business guys coming in,” said Hernandez. “So you have more of a focus on return on investment.”

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OPINION GUEST OPINION DAN WALTERS

Election will increase taxes This month’s election was good news for those who believe Californians’ taxes, while already among the nation’s highest, should be increased.

Voters elected Gavin Newsom, who has an expansive and expensive agenda, as governor, and also solidified Democrats’ supermajorities in the Legislature, giving them, at least on paper, unfettered power to raise taxes for that agenda.

Voters’ willingness to raise taxes was most starkly demonstrated, however, at the local level, where the vast majority of nearly 400 city, county and school district tax measures (including bonds that require new property taxes to repay) were endorsed by voters, according to a tally by Californiacityfinance.com.

About three-quarters of those tax increases were approved, including 90 percent of the 168 placed on the ballot in California cities. They are facing sharp increases in mandatory payments for city employee pensions, although that factor was rarely mentioned in the preelection campaigning.

Instead, most local government tax campaigns stressed improvements in popular police, fire and park services. Most of the proposals were designated as general taxes, which allowed them to be approved by simple majority votes and also allowed them to be used for any purposes, not simply those cited by proponents.

The state constitution says that taxes meant for specific purposes require a two-thirds voter approval, but last year, the state Supreme Court cast a cloud on that provision, implying in a Southern California marijuana case that if special-purpose tax measures are placed on the ballot by initiative petition, rather than by local governments themselves, the two-thirds vote threshold might not apply.

Pro- and anti-tax organizations want a definitive judicial ruling on the issue and two measures passed by San Francisco voters this year, one in June and the other this month, might provide it.

Measure C, placed on the June ballot by an initiative petition sponsored by members of the city’s Board of Supervisors and approved by 51 percent of its voters, imposes a 3.5 percent tax on local commercial rents, such as office buildings, and a 1 percent tax on warehouse rents.

Entitled “Universal Childcare for San Francisco Families,” the measure dedicates tax proceeds to child care and early childhood education.

This month, another Measure C, also placed on San Francisco’s ballot by initiative, imposes a 1.5 percent gross receipts tax on large businesses located in the city – clearly aimed at high-tech corporations – and dedicates revenues to helping the homeless. It won about 60 percent approval, but the proceeds won’t be spent until after a court case involving the first Measure C is resolved.

Commercial property owners and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association sued, contending that June’s Measure C is clearly a special tax, since its proceeds are designated for one purpose, and thereby needed a twothirds vote.

If the plaintiffs win, both Measure Cs will be voided.

If they lose, the door will be open to even more local tax initiatives dedicated to single purposes but requiring only simple majority votes, Meanwhile, another conflict over local taxes is simmering.

Los Angeles County voters overwhelmingly approved a “parcel tax” on “impermeable land” through which water cannot pass, such as driveways and parking lots. Proceeds would be used on water improvement projects. However, the California Taxpayers Association filed a complaint with the state Fair Political Practices Commission, alleging that the county board of supervisors violated state election law by spending taxpayer money on a campaign for the water tax.

If that complaint is upheld, local government drives for higher taxes could be sharply curtailed.

From all of us at the Hollister Free Lance

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Choking, smoky air shuts Gavilan classes MORGAN HILL AND GILROY SCHOOLS STAY INSIDE Scott Forstner Reporter

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With “Unhealthy” air quality levels reaching south Santa Clara County because of smoke from Butte County wildfires, Gavilan College canceled all classes at each of its locations Nov. 15-16.

Local school districts in Morgan Hill and Gilroy remained open both days with no outside activities, such as recess, physical education and athletic practices.

Community college students and staff were notified via “GavALERT” messaging in text, email and social media of the cancellations, according to Gavilan Public Information Officer Jan Bernstein-Chargin.

At Morgan Hill and Gilroy Unified School Districts, district-wide precautions were taken to ensure student and staff safety during the Nov. 15-16 school days.

“The air quality in Gilroy has moved into the unhealthy range. All students will be kept indoors throughout the school day today, including breaks, recesses, lunches, physical education classes, and after school programs,” according to a Gilroy schools message sent out Nov. 15.

“Athletic practices will also be moved indoors. Student-athletes should contact their individual coaches for scheduling and logistical information,” the message continues. “We anticipate the same schedule for all Gilroy Unified School District sites tomorrow, and

will update you on the status of the air quality tomorrow.”

According to the Bay Area Quality Management Index, the Air Quality Index for Gilroy reached as high as 180 and was last measured at 174 for Nov. 15. The next day, air quality got slightly better at 160 but still remained in the “unhealthy” range.

Air quality was expected to remain at unhealthy levels through Nov. 20, and a cold front was expected to move into the region Wednesday, bringing with it the chance of rain.

Air quality within the 151-200 range is considered “unhealthy” for all individuals, according to the AQI key.

Morgan Hill schools staff posted a message on its Facebook page alerting families to the poor air quality and precautions being made at its district schools.

“The air quality in Morgan Hill continues to be poor from the Camp Fire in Butte County. We continue to monitor the conditions to ensure the safety of all our students,” it states.

“Currently, all Morgan Hill Unified schools will limit outdoor activities including recess and physical education activities. We will assess conditions each day.”

In a follow-up message Nov. 16, school officials again notified families via social media that schools were open for the day, heading into the weekend and weeklong Thanksgiving break.

“The Public Health Department remains firm that the current (Air Quality Index) numbers do not warrant a school closure,” said Supt. Steve Betando in that message to MHUSD families posted on Facebook. “We

DANGEROUS AIR Red areas on Bay Area map show smoky danger zones. continue to monitor the air quality which is better than yesterday but still projected to be unhealthy today.”

In addressing MHUSD staff Nov. 16, Betando explained that schools will remain open as “an option for parents” since many are “in distress with no day care and scrambling to find places for their children.”

“To me, the best decision to keep schools open is that it supports true equity for families less advantaged or in a bind related to work responsibilities,” he wrote.

The Santa Clara County health department has advised residents “to take precautions due to visible smoke in the air.” Those precautions include: Stay

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inside with windows and doors closed until smoke levels subside; and set air conditioning units and car vent systems to re-circulate to prevent outside air from moving inside.

Smoke can irritate the eyes and airways, causing coughing, a dry, scratchy throat and irritated sinuses, according to the county health dept. Elevated particulate matter in the air can trigger wheezing in those who suffer from respiratory conditions, such as asthma or emphysema/ COPD. County staff recommended that parents and school administrators check air quality readings before allowing children to practice outdoor sports while air

quality is unhealthy.

“Residents may have questions about using masks to help with protection from wildfire smoke.

The most important thing you can do is to stay indoors as much as possible when you smell or see smoke in the air,” according to county staff. “If you work outdoors or prolonged outdoor activity is unavoidable, and there is heavy smoke, certain masks (for example, properly fitted N-95 masks) can protect against harmful exposure.”

Bandanas and typical surgical masks do not protect against wildfire smoke particles, according to county staff.

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Gavilan College restructuring nursing programs NEW LVN, RN PROGRAMS RESPOND TO JOB MARKET Staff report

applications for the Registered Nursing (RN) program.

“The nursing faculty hopes to restructure the program in a way that allows students to attain their career certifications more quickly,” according to the press release. “They are planning to conduct a feasibility study to determine whether the college should restructure the RN Program from the current ‘ladder’ approach, requiring attainment of the LVN prior to application to the RN program, into a stand-alone program.”

Gavilan plans to accept applications for a restructured LVN program for Fall 2020.

As details become available, they will be posted at gavilan.edu/academic/ah/ index.php.

Gavilan College is one of the state’s 114 community colleges, serving a 2,700square-mile area from South San Jose through most of San Benito County.

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Gavilan College is planning a major restructuring of its nursing programs, citing changes in health care and a desire to help students complete programs more quickly and efficiently.

“We need to help students make the best use of their time and provide the education that will lead them to the greatest career success,” said Denee Pescarmona, Gavilan College Vice President of Academic Affairs in a Nov. 13 press release.

The plan would suspend the college’s Licensed Vocational Nursing Program until 2020 while it is redesigned, and restructure its Registered Nursing

Program as a stand-alone program.

Pescarmona, who joined Gavilan in July, has been in discussion with the nursing faculty for several months regarding potential changes to the program, according to staff.

In order to facilitate the transition, the college will not be admitting a new Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) class in Fall 2019.

Students who are currently enrolled in the first and second year of the four-semester LVN program will be able to complete that program as planned.

Students who wish to begin an LVN program in Fall 2019 can speak with their counselors about applying at neighboring colleges, according to staff.

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Police arrest one, seek one in armed robbery POLICE REPORT TWO SUSPECTS BRANDISHED KNIFE WHILE HOLDING UP LOCAL STORE Staff report

Police arrested one suspect for robbing a Hollister liquor store at knifepoint, and are asking for the public’s help identifying a second robber, according to authorities.

About 2am Nov. 11, two men entered the Arco gas station, 301 Gateway Drive.

Both men approached the counter, while one produced a large knife and demanded money, according to a press release from Hollister Police Department.

The store clerk feared for her safety, and handed over all the money that was in the cash register. Police did not disclose how much cash the suspects acquired during the robbery.

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“extensive investigation” that included the use of a K9, police said. However, the suspects were not located that evening.

While investigating a separate, unrelated matter, officers identified one of the Nov. 11 suspects as Joshua Sandoval, 19, of Hollister, police said. Sandoval was arrested and booked on suspicion of armed robbery.

The second male suspect in the Nov. 11 armed robbery remains unidentified.

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pounds with a thin mustache, according to police.

He was wearing a dark hooded jacket. The suspect is pictured on the store’s surveillance video footage wearing a San Francisco 49ers beanie cap.

Anyone with information about this investigation can call the Hollister Police Department 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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SBHS senior wins Girl Scout gold medal SHELBY O’NEIL PROJECT TO HELP COMBAT WASTE, DEFEND ENVIRONMENT Staff report

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“By designing and implementing extraordinary projects of measurable, sustainable and far-reaching impact, these girls demonstrate a steadfast commitment, as well as a stunning ability, to create true change,” the Scouts’ announcement said.

O’Neil and the rest of this year’s class of National Gold Award Girl Scouts will be honored in New York City on International Day of the Girl Child (on Oct. 11), as their achievements tie in with this year’s United Nations’ theme of preparing girls for the world of work.

The National Gold Award Girl Scouts will receive a combined $100,000 in college scholarships from Susan Bulkeley Butler, founder of the Susan Bulkeley Butler Institute for the Development of Women Leaders and former member of the Girl Scouts of the USA Board of Directors; a combined $50,000 in college scholarships from the Kappa Delta Foundation; and

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San Benito High School senior Shelby O’Neil has been named a National Gold Award Girl Scout (formerly known as the National Young Women of Distinction) by Girl Scouts of the USA. She is one of 10 young women who “channeled their leadership, passion, work ethic and creativity toward discovering innovative solutions for today’s most pressing local, national and global issues,” according to the Girl Scouts’ announcement.

“This year’s class tackled issues related to unnecessary plastic straws; human rights; mental health education; pollinator endangerment; menstrual health resources; art therapy; literacy; noise-induced hearing loss; girls’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM); and veteran visibility and appreciation,” the announcement noted.

Representing Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast, O’Neil was recognized last month for founding the nonprofit Jr. Ocean Guardians to combat waste and defend the environment. Initiating a movement called No Straw November, she encouraged people who don’t medically need a straw to reject unnecessary plastic straws during November, because they’re a main source of ocean pollution.

As a result of her advocacy, O’Neil’s resolution proclaiming “No Straw November” in California was approved by the state legislature. She also conducted a letter-writing campaign to executives at prominent corporations, convincing a leading airline to formally discontinue its use of non-recyclable plastic straws and working with other companies to improve their sustainability practices.

O’Neil’s organization, with support from Girl Scout troops and notable environmental activists, has eliminated the use of millions of plastic straws and promoted reusable alternatives.

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Propositions get mixed results TWO HOUSING BOND ISSUES APPROVED, REPEAL OF GAS TAX REJECTED Staff Report

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California voters had a very mixed response to the 11 propositions on the ballot Nov. 6. There were no close margins in the 11 propositions, as votes continued to be counted two weeks after the election.

Voters’ approval of Proposition 1, leading by 55 percent, allows the state of California to issue $4 billion in bonds for existing affordable housing programs for low-income residents, veterans and farmworkers.

Voters also supported another housing measure, Proposition 2, by a 62- to 38-percent margin was final, unofficial returns were counted.

The initiative allows the state to use up to $140 million a year in existing county mental health funds to pay for housing for those with mental illness who are homeless and at risk of chronic homelessness.

A third housing-related proposition, however, was headed to resounding rejection by voters statewide. Proposition 10 would have given cities the ability to expand rent control by repealing a state law that limits how cities can apply rent control. It was rejected 61 percent to 39 percent.

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TRIPLE THREAT San Benito High seniors Alyssa Ito, Dominique Monteon and Amber Rodriguez gathered at Blackjack’s on Nov. 14 for a ceremony in recognition of them signing scholarships to play softball at UC Davis, North Carolina and Weber State, respectively.

COLLEGE SIGNINGS

Headed to next level TRIO OF BALER PLAYERS EARN SCHOLARSHIPS

TO DIVISION I PROGRAMS emanuel lee Sports Editor

The road to earning scholarships to play softball at the fouryear level has been nothing short of adventurous for Amber Rodriguez, Dominique Monteon and Alyssa Ito. The San Benito High seniors took part in a ceremony—held at the Blackjacks’ facility—honoring their commitments on National Letter of Intent Signing Day Wednesday.

In front of family members, friends and teammates, the trio all shared something in common: How fragile their confidence was at one or more points in their journey. It’s part of the process for developing players, and all three persevered and worked hard to earn college scholarships. The grit and determination all three players show whenever they take the field has propelled them to play at the Division I level.

Monteon has signed with North Carolina, Rodriguez with Weber State and Ito with UC Davis. All three players talked about their journey, each carving their own unique path to become Division I players. While Monteon and Rodriguez made verbal

commitments in their freshmen year, Ito committed to UC Davis in August. The San Benito High standouts mentioned the support system they had to help them along the way, from family members to hard-nosed coaches who got in their faces, reducing them to tears at times.

“When coaches yell at me, I know they’re doing it for a reason,” Rodriguez said. “They’re trying to get me to be a better player, and I had to be mentally strong and never give up.”

For Ito, the long wait was worth it. At 5-foot-2, Ito is usually the shortest player on the field. However, Ito plays much bigger than her size, a testament to her athleticism, demeanor and intelligence. Ito didn’t start playing softball until age 13 or 14 because of her love for baseball growing up. With two older brothers, Ito developed mental toughness and always played with competition that elevated her skills.

Ito credits former Balers standout and Hawaii-Manoa junior Callee Heen for “bringing me under her wing” on the Salinas Storm 18U team during her freshman year. Despite being the least experienced and youngest player on a star-studded club team, Ito became a product of her environment. In other words, Ito improved simply by being around talented players and demanding coaches.

“Curtis Heen and George Plascencia were great coaches on the Storm, and they worked with me all the time,” Ito said.

“Playing that summer with the Storm made me determined to get to where I am today.”

Monteon credited Balers coach Andrew Barragan for not letting her quit the sport, something she was on the verge of doing in her second year of playing the game at 11 or 12. At the time, Monteon was struggling in nearly every facet of the game: hitting, fielding and game awareness.

Overcoming

“It was a big struggle and really degrading on my confidence,” Monteon said. “But coach Andrew never gave up on me, which really helped. I was really close to quitting and didn’t want to play anymore. But he talked me through it. Since I started playing at a pretty late age (compared to most players who end up with Division I scholarships), he told me not to worry about it and that things would get better.”

And they did. Slowly but surely, Monteon started to develop a skill set that attracted Division I programs. Her ability to drive the ball and her physicality are requisites for success at the Division I level. When Monteon wanted to quit, Barragan told her, “You’re a great player. I see something in you.”

From that point on, Monteon dug deep and sacrificed time with friends, school dances and birthday parties to practice or travel to showcase softball tournaments, with the goal to realize her immense potential.

Rodriguez did likewise. She credited Monteon’s dad, Joe,

whose family made Rodriguez’s transition to San Benito High smoother after the catcher transferred into the school for her sophomore year. Rodriguez has matured and grown, on and off the field. Playing softball has forced Rodriguez to get out of her comfort zone, the only period when real growth happens.

“When I was 7, I was always the shy girl in the corner,” she said. “Even now, I’m having a hard time because I don’t like public speaking. But I’ve pushed myself so much in softball, and I’ve become a stronger player and individual. I’ve pushed myself at times until I couldn’t push anymore, and everything has fallen into place because of that.”

Rodriguez credited her parents, Andres and Valerie, for pushing and supporting her throughout this journey. Rodriguez could strike out and know her dad would have something to say afterward. Rodriguez didn’t even have to look at her dad in the stands to know what he was thinking. For the most part, Rodriguez said it was a good thing.

“He kept pushing me knowing what my capabilities were in softball,” she said. “I kept on telling myself I needed to be a mentally strong player and that I would be fine in the end.”

Valerie provided the emotional comfort Rodriguez needed in those tough moments, an older best friend who was always there and reliable whenever Rodriguez needed a

shoulder to cry on or someone to talk with. Ito had to be patient throughout the recruiting process. As her peers earned scholarships over the years, Ito was left wondering if she had what it took to play in college.

“It was rough not knowing why no one would pick me up,” she said. “I was wondering what I did wrong and what I needed to do to get here, so being recruited late was brutal on my mind because I thought I wasn’t good enough or would never be good enough.”

Even though there are similarities between baseball and softball, Ito said getting the intricacies of softball proved to be a tough process.

“The little things in softball are different than baseball, and it took me a while to pick up on,” she said.

In addition to Heen, Ito credited Monteon and former Balers and current Sacramento State standout Suzy Brookshire for believing in her abilities and always encouraging her to keep going. For all three players, earning a scholarship has been a dream come true. Monteon acknowledged she couldn’t have done it without the people surrounding her and the programs she’s played for.

“I’m very lucky to have the opportunities I’ve had playing for my club teams and at San Benito,” she said. “I’m going to a great school and a great program. It’s a great opportunity for me, and I can’t wait to get it started.”

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LEGAL NOTICES 941 HOL - Lien Sale LIEN SALE - DECEMBER 4, 2018 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTIONNotice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700-21716 of the Business & Professional Code, State of California, contents of the following units will sell at public auction by competitive bid on (DATE 12-4-2018) @ (TIME 9:000AM) to satisfy the storage lien. At MINI MAX STORAGE, 2450 SAN JUAN RD. IN THE CITY OF HOLLISTER, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.The contents of the storage spaces are believed to consist of misc. boxes (contents unknown), misc. clothing, furniture, tools auto parts and household items.

TENANT NAMETheresa TrevinoReyna RodriguezLisa SanchezDilma HernandezDavid GentSarah DanielSally WoodsPURCHASED goods are sold as is and must be removed within one 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.MINI MAX STORAGE2450 SAN JUAN RD.HOLLISTER, CA 95023(831) 6370368AWARD AUCTIONJOE WARD #MS237-04-79JEFF VERCELLI #MS153-1371408-891-6108(Pub HF 11/23, 11/30)

934 HOL - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT[br /]File Number: 2018-0000334 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA GRANITE & STONE, 4110 FAIRVIEW RD., HOLLISTER, CA 95023 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION CALIFORNIA CUSTOM COUNTERTOPS, INC., 4110 FAIRVIEW RD., HOLLISTER, CA 95023 State CA Al# 4195731 The registrant commenced to transact business under

The fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/28/2018 and NOVEMBER 2, 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 By: /s/ Carlos Godinez / - Deputy /s/ALEXIS RAMIREZ/ PRESIDENT CALIFORNIA CUSTOM COUNTERTOPS (Pub HF 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7)

934 HOL - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile Number: 20180000323The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:OLINDAY FARMS, 3960 FAIRVIEW, HOLLISTER, CA 95023.

Mailing Address: 26000 OLD STAGE ROAD, GONZALES, CA 93926COUNTY OF SAN BENITOThis business is conducted by: A CORPORATIONMETZER FARMS, INC, 26000 OLD STATE ROAD, GONZALES, CA 93926State CA Al# 2570227The registrant commenced to transact business underThe fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/1/2018 and OCTOBER 25, 2018 isthe file date.Statement filed with the County Clerk of San BenitoJoe Paul Gonzalez, San Benito County Clerk440 5th Street Room 206, Hollister, CA 950233843By: /s/ Nancy Vigna / - Deputy/s/JOHN METZER/ PRESIDENTMETZER FARMS, INC.(Pub HF 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7)

931 HOL - Show Name Change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. CU-18-00175 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BENITO TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: CHAD A. LANDSCHOOT filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name:

a. EMILY ELISABETH KAISER Proposed Name: a. EMILY ELISABETH LANDSCHOOT 2. 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.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: DECEMBER 13, 2018 Time: 1:30 PM Dept: N/A Room: 1 b. The address of the court is: 450 FOURTH STREET HOLLISTER, CA 95032 CIVIL DIVISION 3. a. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: HOLLISTER FREELANCE 615 SAN BENITO STREET HOLLISTER, CA 95023 Dated: OCTOBER 19, 2018 /s/: Harry J. Tobias Judge of the Superior Court (Pub. HF 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7)

the storage lien. The contents of the storage spaces are believed to consist of miscellaneous boxes (contents unknown), miscellaneous clothing, furniture, tools, auto parts, and household items.

942 HOL - Public Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the County of San Benito, Hollister, California, is scheduled to review the following items:

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of PUBLIC AUCTION AS DEFINED BY The California Self Storage Facilities Act, Chapter 10, 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 12/04/18 at Hillcrest Mini Storage, LLC to satisfy

Unit Tenant Name.

158Kevin Fielden 195Marcelo Gonzalez 272Matt Cole 354 Lisa Marie Flores Purchased goods are sold as is and must be removed within one 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.

LOCATION: Hillcrest Mini Storage LLC 894 Industrial Drive Hollister, CA 95023 (831) 636-3100 TIME: 10:15 a.m.

Auctioneer: A Ward Auction, Joe Ward, Bond #MS237-04-79 Jeff Vercelli Bond #MS153-13-71 (408) 891-6108 Publish: November 23, 2018 and November 30, 2018

942 HOL - Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY OF SAN BENITO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 2018

PLN180014 (Minor Subdivision): OWNER/ APPLICANT: SAC Wireless/ Verizon and Tracy & Mike Nino. APN: 025-190-032.

LOCATION: 111 Best Road, near the State Route 25Best Road intersection, Hollister.

REQUEST: The applicant proposes to redesign a wireless communications facility as a monopine

that was previously approved as a faux water tower (UP 1120-15) and relocate it closer to Best Road, on the same parcel.

GENERAL PLAN: Residential Rural (RR). ZONING: Agricultural Productive (AP). ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION: Categorically Exempt, per CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(d) (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). PLANNER: Richard Felsing (rfelsing@ cosb.us) PLN180028 (Minor Subdivision): OWNER/ APPLICANT: Christina Bourdet / John Bourdet. APN: 016050-048. LOCATION: 1271 Los Viboras Road, Hollister.

REQUEST: The applicant proposes to subdivide one (1) forty-one (41.0) acre parcel into two (2) parcels of twentyeight (28.0) and thirteen (13.0) acres. GENERAL PLAN: Agriculture (A). ZONING: Agricultural Productive (AP). ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION: Categorically Exempt, per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

PLANNER: Richard Felsing (rfelsing@cosb.us) PLN170009 (Tentative Subdivision Map and Zone Change): OWNER/ APPLICANT: Chao Wu. APN: 020-650-020. LOCATION: 569, 571, 573, 575, 577, and 579 South Ridgemark Drive.

REQUEST: A recommendation by the Planning Commission that the Board of Supervisors approve the rezoning of an already-built 0.64-acre parcel from Residential Multiple (RM) zoning to Residential Multiple/ Planned Unit Development (RM/PUD) and approve a tentative subdivision map establishing six lots, or one lot for each existing residence, each with a zero-lot-line design. GENERAL PLAN: Residential Mixed (RM).

ZONING: Residential Multiple (RM). ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION: State CEQA Guidelines Categorical Exemptions Class 1 (Existing Facilities). PLANNER: Michael Kelly (mkelly@cosb.us) CC180001 (Certificate of Compliance): OWNER: C. Stoltenberg Family Trust.

APPLICANT: Karson Klauer. APN: 019-220-095.

LOCATION: 500 feet east of the Edgewood DriveIsabel Lane intersection, near Hollister. REQUEST: To recognize a 5.43-acre remainder parcel as compliant with the State Subdivision Map Act (State Government Code 66499.35) and the Subdivision Ordinance of the County of San Benito (County Code 23.23.003). GENERAL PLAN: Residential Rural (RR).

ZONING: Rural Residential (RR). ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION: State CEQA Guidelines Categorical Exemptions Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations). PLANNER: Michael Kelly (mkelly@cosb. us) NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on these items in the Board of Supervisors Chambers of San Benito County, located at 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, California, on Wednesday, DECEMBER 5, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. or as near as possible thereafter, at which time and place interested persons may appear and be heard thereon.

If you challenge these items 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 County of San Benito at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.

Documents related to these items may be inspected by the public on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the County Resource Management Agency, 2301 Technology Parkway, Hollister, CA. Please note that the items listed are only the agenda items that require a public hearing. Please call the Project Planner if there are any questions and/ or for complete agenda information at 831 637-5313.

PUBLISHED: ~ November 23, 2018~ The Freelance Newspaper( (PUB HF 11/23)

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PROTECTING NEIGHBORHOODS

With new wildfires threatening our local communities, PG&E is partnering with our customers in high fire-threat areas to accelerate and expand our vegetation management work. We will be examining and addressing critical vegetation across 7,100 miles of power lines.

The 2018 wildfire season is already one of the worst on record — with more than 1.5 million acres burned and more than 1,000 homes lost. And it’s not over yet. With the wildfire risk increasing at an alarming pace, the 2018 wildfire activity is on track to exceed the 2017 wildfire season, which was the most destructive on record.

In order to keep our neighborhoods safe, PG&E may need to trim or remove vegetation on or near properties in high firethreat areas. PG&E’s action plan includes the following steps: ■ Step 1: Our safety inspectors will be in your neighborhood to determine what vegetation may need to be trimmed or removed.

■ Step 2: If needed, we will mark trees that need to be addressed and contact you to discuss the results of the safety inspection.

■ Step 3: We will perform safety work shortly after the inspection.

■ Step 4: We will plan to begin wood debris removal within a few weeks after completion of the safety work (unless you would like to keep it).

KEEPING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SAFE

You can help keep your family and neighbors safe by maintaining defensible space around your home and property. We recommend you regularly trim bushes and trees, remove any dry or dead vegetation and be sure to leave space between trees and plants.

Now, and in the years ahead, we must all work together to be better prepared for wildfires.

To learn if you live in a high fire-threat area and what you can do to keep your community safe, please visit pge.com/wildfiresafety.

“PG&E” refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2018 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. Paid for by PG&E shareholders.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2018

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OBITUARIES WILDA DEHAESELEER

SHELLEY REDD

August, 30, 1934 - November, 11, 2018

February, 01, 1959 - November, 12, 2018

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ilda passed away recently at Merrill Gardens Gilroy. She was born in Coahoma, TX, the 6th of 10 children. The family eventually moved to CA where she graduated from high school. While in Gilroy, she enjoyed participating in Rainbow Girls. After graduation, she and her twin returned to TX, where they worked together at a law firm. The pair moved back to CA where they each met their future spouses. Wilda and Jake have been married for 61 years. The couple moved their family of 6 to Italy; during those 8 years they took the opportunity to travel the world.

helley Jean (Ashe) Redd, 59, born Feb. 1st, 1959 in Hollister CA died on November 12th, 2018 at home surrounded by family after a long battle with leukemia.

As her children grew up, Wilda was able to continue her career, first at Quadrex, later rejoining her twin at IBM where she rose to Executive Secretary in the Research lab. In retirement years, Wilda and Jake moved to Templeton, CA, where they enjoyed potlucks, Bunco, and outings with new friends. Many family gatherings were hosted while in Templeton. In 2016, they moved to Gilroy to be closer to family.

Wilda is survived by her loving husband Jake, children Kevin (Sandra), Steven (Trang), Ann, James (Christina) and 7 grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Dan, sisters Mona, Trula and her twin, Wanda.

Services were held on Nov 15, 2018 at St Mary Parish, Gilroy, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Parkinson’s Institute and Clinical Center, www.thepi.org For online condolences please visit www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com

Shelley and Larry Redd were married March 17, 1979 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gilroy, CA. They were residents of Klamath Falls for almost 40 years where they raised their four children.

Shelley grew up in Tres Pinos, CA where she attended Santa Anita, a one room schoolhouse. She lived on a cattle ranch and spent many hours riding and developed a love for horses and all animals. She attended Hollister High School and Gavilan College in Gilroy, CA. Shelley was preceded in death by her mother Kathryn Haines, father Dave Ashe, nephew Tony Carreiro, niece Kathy Skelton, sister-in-law Maggie, and both parents in-law. Shelley leaves behind her loving husband of 39 years, Larry Redd; children Billy (Meredith) Redd, Theresa deSouza, Jon Redd and Annie (Elijah) Bunnell; sisters Cheri (Andy) Holiday and Julie Ashe; stepfather Charles Haines; aunt Lanetta Bishop; cousins Paul (Sue) Bishop, Phillip (Shawna) Bishop, Peter Bishop; nephews Jimmy Carreiro and Mark (Lindsay) Carreiro; niece Kathryn Hankins; in-laws Drucilla Griffin, Loretta Martinez, Mary and Jim Garcia, Jim and Sharon Redd, Mike and Kristi Redd and Debbie and Donald Hopf and eight grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Nov. 24th at 1pm at Refuge City Church (Faith Tabernacle), 2610 Shasta Way, Klamath Falls OR, officiated by Pastor Jimmy Weaver. Light lunch to follow.

In lieu of flowers Shelley asked donations be made to Klamath Lake County Food Bank or Klamath Animal Shelter.

PETE J. VENOSTA, JR. October, 21, 1929 - November, 13, 2018

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ete J. Venosta Jr. passed away at Memorial Hospital in Los Banos, CA on November 13, 2018.

He was born in Gilroy, CA on October 21, 1929. He lived in Morgan Hill most of his life and the last 22 years in Los Banos.

He leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Odete Venosta; son Don (Dana) Venosta, and 2 granchildren in Morgan Hill, CA; stepson Joe (Fatima) Mendonca, and 2 grandchildren in Los Banos. CA; and one grandchild in Campbell, CA. He was the son of the late Peter and Julia Venosta.

Services were held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Los Banos; burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Gilroy. Services were entrusted to Whitehurst Funeral Chapel Los Banos.

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LEGAL NOTICES 942 HOL - Public Notice

934 HOL - FBNS

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 2018-0000311

The City Council of the City of Hollister welcomes applications for the following Commission: Planning Commission: Two (2) expiring terms and/or vacancies for: District 1 and a Mayoral Seat (citywide). These terms are for two years, expiring June 30, 2018.

This commission serves as an advisory board to the City Council in order to promote, achieve and ensure adequate and comprehensive policies, programs, services, and facilities for the City of Hollister.

Applications are available from the City Clerks Office, 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA. Filing deadline for Planning Commission is November 30, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. For more information, please call the City Clerks Office at 636-4300 x 17.

Dated: November 5, 2018 CITY OF HOLLISTER By:Christine Black, MMC City Clerk ### Publish: November 16, 2018 November 23, 2018 (PUB HF 11/16, 11/23)

934 HOL - FBNS

942 HOL - Public Notice Public Notice INVITATION FOR BIDS San Benito County ARROYO DE LAS VIBORAS BRIDGE ON FAIRVIEW ROAD PWB-1809 Notice is hereby given that the County of San Benito is soliciting bids for the ARROYO DE LAS VIBORAS BRIDGE ON FAIRVIEW ROAD, PWB-1809 in Hollister, CA. Sealed bids will be received at San Benito Countys Resource Management Agency, 2301 Technology Parkway, Hollister, California, 95023, until Thursday DECEMBER 6, 2018 at 2:00 PM, at which time they will be publicly opened. Bidders or their agents are invited to be present.

The IFB documents for this project can be viewed by going to the San Benito County website at www.cosb.us. On the right-hand side, under Quicklinks, click on BIDs & RFPs. Then click on Listing of Advertised Projects and it will take you to E-Bid Board, where you will find the project name. Click on the name to see the documents for this project. If you have any questions, please call Gregory J. Bucknell, PE, Contract Civil Engineer at (831) 902-2160.

Date: November 9, 2018 By: Gregory J. Bucknell, PE Contract Civil Engineer Phone (831) 902-2160 gbucknell@cosb.us Publish Date: November 16 and November 23

942 HOL - Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Hollister is accepting applications for the following: Youth Committee This Committee will provide the City Council with advice about youth in Hollister, study problems, activities, and concerns by holding forums and involving youth in the development of various events for the City of Hollister. Applicants must live in the City of Hollister and be 12-18 years of age. This is a 2 year term, expiring March 1, 2020.

Applications are available from the City Clerk’s Office, 375 Fifth Street, Hollister, CA, and on our website, Hollister.ca.gov.

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office no later than December 6, 2018, by 4:00 p.m. For more information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 636-4300 x 17.

CITY OF HOLLISTER

By Christine Black, MMC City Clerk ### Publish: November 23 & November 30, 2018.

(Pub HF 11/23, 11/30)

942 HOL - Public Notice PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the San Benito County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing to consider the following Land Conservation Act Requests. Said Public Hearing will be held at the Board Chambers, San Benito County Administrative Building, 481 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 95023 on December 11, 2018 at 1:30 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matters may be heard).

Las Aguilas Corp: Division: 19 Assessor Parcels in Books 22 & 25.

Matsuge Shingai 1990 Trust; Yukie & Tsunaye Shingai Family Trust: Division: Assessor Parcel 012-130-005.

The Wine Group, LLC: Division: Assessor Parcel’s 023-100-065; 023-100-066.

Tobias 10 Partnership: Tobias Family Survivors Trust; Division: 15 Assessors Parcels in books 26 & 27.

D & D Brigantino; Withdraw of Compatible Use: Assessor Parcel 013-060-018.

Lone Tree Ranch, LLC: Compatible Use: 15 Assessors Parcels in Book 25.

Las Aguilas Corp: Compatible Use: 19 Assessor Parcels in Books 22 & 25.

Asellus-San Benito, LLC: Lot Line Adjustment: Assessor Parcels 016-010-043; 016-010-044.

Janet Slibsager, Clerk or the Board of Supervisors County of San Benito Dated:November 9, 2018 Publish Date: November 23, 2018 (PUB HF 11/23)

934 HOL - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Statement: 20180000321 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Royal Greens Farm 440 Church Hill Rd., Hollister, CA, 95023. COUNTY OF SAN BENITO. Jesus GrandadosAlcantar455 Westside Blvd., #512, Hollister, CA, 95023.

This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUALThe

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Commute With Enterprise, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Co Of San Francisco, LLC, 600 Corporate Park Dr., St Louis MO 63105. COUNTY OF SAN BENITO. . This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company.

This statement was filed on 10/11/2018. Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Benito. Rick A. Short, Manager. San Benito County Clerk, 440 5th Street Room 206 Hollister, CA 950233843. Publish Hollister Freelance November 2, 9, 16, 24, 2018

restraint commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/22/2018 and 10/22/2018 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 95023-3843Publish Hollister Freelance November 2, 9, 16, 24, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: 2018-0000320 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as The Old Flour Mill 910 Prospect Ave., Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: 831-636-1188 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: Chris Brigantino 910 Prospect Ave. Hollister, CA 95023 State: California This business is conducted by: Trust The registrant commenced To transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 10/22/2018 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 /s/Darin Del Curto/ Publish Hollister Freelance: November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018

935 HOL - Abandon FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS[br /]NAME STATEMENT STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT File Number: 2017-0000066 Original File Date: 02/21/2017 The following person(s) Has (have) abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name(s): The Old Flour Mill, 853 San Benito St., Hollister, CA 95023 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO: This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION Delcurto Brothers Construction Company, 2200 Santa Ana Valley Rd., Hollister, CA 95023 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 10/22/2018 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 /s/ Nancy Vigna / Deputy County Clerk /s/Darin Del Curto/ (PUB HF 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30)

935 HOL - Abandon FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT File Number: 2017-0000002 Original File Date: 01/04/2017 The following person(s) Has (have) abandoned the use of the Fictitious Business Name(s): The Old Flour Mill, 853 San Benito St., Hollister, CA 95023 COUNTY OF SAN BENITO This business is conducted by: a General Partnership Darin Del Curto , 2200 Santa Ana Valley Rd , Hollister, CA 95023 Derek Del Curto, 1101 Santa Ana Valley Rd , Hollister, CA 95023 The registrant commenced to transact business under The fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 10/22/2018 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 By: /s/ Jennifer Schultz / Deputy County Clerk

/s/Darin Del Curto/ (Pub HF 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30)

931 HOL - Show Name Change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. CU-18-00184 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BENITO TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.Petitioner: ERIN HENNINGSEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. SEAN ELLIOT HENNINGSEN SMITH Proposed Name: a. ELLIOT WILLIAM HENNINGSEN 2.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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 12/20/2018 Time: 1:30 PM Dept: N/A Room: 1 b. The address of the court is: 450 FOURTH STREET HOLLISTER, CA 95032 CIVIL DIVISION 3.a. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: HOLLISTER FREELANCE 615 SAN BENITO STREET HOLLISTER, CA 95023 Dated: OCTOBER 25, 2018 /s/: Harry J. Tobias / Judge of the Superior Court (Pub. Hol. 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30)

932 HOL - Petition to admin e NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NANCY K. LEAVITT CASE NO.: PR-18-00064.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of NANCY K. LEAVITT A Petition for Probate has been filed by: GEORGE LEAVITT In the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BENITO The Petition for Probate requests that GEORGE LEAVITT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedents 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 on November 29, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in Room: 1 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Benito, located at 450 Fourth Street, Hollister, CA 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 of petitioner: Bruce Thompson, 12275 SW Second Street, Breaverton OR 97005. Tel No.: (503) 226-6491.

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934 HOL - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile Number: 20180000317The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:SKRUBZ , 1740 AIRLINE HWY., HOLLISTER, CA 95023 COUNTY OF SAN BENITOThis business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUALJUAN GUEVARA, 1740 AIRLINE HWY, HOLLISTER, CA 95023The registrant commenced to transact business underThe fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and OCTOBER 126, 2018 isthe file date.Statement filed with the County Clerk of San BenitoJoe Paul Gonzalez, San Benito County Clerk440 5th Street Room 206, Hollister, CA 95023-3843By: /s/ Carlos Godines / - Deputy/s/JUAN GUEVARA/(Pub HF 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30)

939 HOL - Summons SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Nmero del Caso): CL-18-00200 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Alejandro Elizarraraz; and Does 1-10 YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF (LO EST DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Foreman Financial, Inc. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days.

Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting

your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO! Lo han demandado.

Si no responde dentro de 30 das, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versin. Lea la informacin a continuacin.

Tiene 30 DAS DE CALENDARIO despus de que le entreguen esta citacin 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 telefnica 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 ms informacin 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 ms cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacin, pida al secretario de la corte que le d un formulario de exencin de pago de cuotas.

Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podr quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin ms 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 remisin 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 ponindose 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 recuperacin de $10,000 ms de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesin 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.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direccin de la corte es): San Benito County Superior Court, 450 4th Street, Hollister, CA 95023 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la direccin y el nmero de telfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Jonathan David Leventhal, 10933 Camarillo St., North Hollywood, CA 91602; 818-392-3437 DATE (Fecha): May 1, 2018 Clerk (Secretario), by A. Rodriguez, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7/18 CNS-3179562# HOLLISTER FREE LANCE (PUB HF 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7)

934 HOL - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile Number: 2018-0000328The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TOP STREET, LLC, 1070 BUENA VISTA RD., HOLLISTER, CA 95023COUNTY OF SAN BENITOThis business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYTOP STREET, LLC, 1070 BUENA VISTA RD., HOLLISTER, CA 95023STATE: CA AL# 201526710372The registrant commenced to transact business underThe fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/29/2015 and OCTOBER 29, 2018 isthe file date.Statement filed with the County Clerk of San BenitoJoe Paul Gonzalez, San Benito County Clerk440 5th Street Room 206, Hollister, CA 95023-3843By: /s/ Carlos Godinez / - Deputy/s/ ALAN WOODLE /OWNERTOP STREET, LLC (Pub HF 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7)

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