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The modern dream homeHomebuilders talk what’s hot, what’s not with custom homes

A fter years of being apart-ment renters, Owen and Marisa Goldsworthy are

ready to make a change. “We’re kind of tired of paying

rent,” said Marisa, a self-described stay-at-home mother, while her husband, a resident physician in training in Fresno, added that it would be nice to own their home and build equity in it.

“We are looking for a house to kind of get into the next phase of our life, and we have a 1-year-old and are looking for our own kind of space for our family,” Marisa said.

The couple is leaning toward

buying a new, as yet unbuilt home in one of the housing develop-ments springing up across the Valley, but during a seminar put on Monday evening by Fresno-based De Young properties, the Goldsworthys discovered that choosing where to live may be a far simpler task than the many other choices to be made before the home is built.

“Some have more options, and I like that,” Marisa said of the large home developments she and her husband have visited.

“It’s a little bit overwhelming. I think, ‘how much can you cus-tomize these homes?’” said Owen,

noting that he and his wife have a broad vision of what they want in their new home and a specific idea for flooring, but making the myriad other choices they would have to make — cabinet colors, doors, door handles, the type of heating and air conditioning sys-tems — seems a daunting chal-lenge.

Decisions to makeThose choices have changed in

recent years, as large developers and builders of custom homes of-fer options that weren’t available just a few years ago, responding to national trends and the evolv-

ing interests of Valley homebuy-ers.

Among the biggest changes of what people want in their new homes are how they look from the outside, said Victor Gonza-lez, sales manager and broker for Granville homes, which builds communities in the Fresno and Clovis areas.

“There is a higher want for de-sign and uniqueness,” he said. “People are looking for that wow factor. They’re not just looking for four walls, basically.”

The industry is responding,

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Builders of new homes in the Valley say open concept floor plans still are popular among new homebuyers. As such, many new homes are being built without walls dividing living areas and kitchens, as pictured here in this De Young Properties model home at the company’s Leonard Welcome Center in Clovis.

Saint Agnes makes a name with outpatientjoint replacement

For spinal surgeons like Dr. Ian Johnson, treating a patient with a herniated disc in their neck was an issue with little prospect of an ideal outcome.

If a disc in the cervical spine pressed down on the nerve, a doc-tor’s first choice is to treat the situ-ation conservatively with medica-tion, but if necessary, surgery will be performed. Traditionally, the

primary method was a procedure known as anterior cervical discec-tomy and fusion (or ACDF), which involved removal of the patient’s disc, and putting in something that would cause the bones to be-come one.

Over the past decade, however, artificial disc replacement surgery has been catching on in the medi-cal community. A minimally inva-

PHOTO BY DONALD A. PROMNITZ | From left: Tyson Freeman, Jeffrey Stamps, Jessne Flores, Annette Morris, Tom Howard, Mary Aganza, Ben Nuno, Jared Vawter and Marlon Lizardo stand for a photo. Lee’s Air has grown at a rate of 128 percent since 2015, and engages in a program that puts its employees through college.

Business owner invests in employee education

When Tyson Freeman was get-ting his degree in mechanical en-gineering from Fresno State, he and his classmates would often discuss the careers they wanted to pursue upon graduation.

Freeman wanted to work for

Boeing, but his boss at Fresno-based Lee’s Air Conditioning, Heating and Building Perfor-mance, Owner and President Tom Howard, showed him some of the projects he had been work-ing on, and recruited Freeman to help. At first, Freeman was

PHOTO BY DONALD A. PROMNITZ | Dr. Ian Johnson of Saint Agnes Urgent Care shows part of the model he uses to demonstrate the artificial disc joint. Thanks to breakthroughs in medicine and practices, surgeons like Johnson can replace joints in the neck on an outpatient basis.

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said Gonzalez, noting that when he first started at Granville a dozen years ago, the company offered just five house designs. Today, the company’s Copper Riv-er Ranch subdivision offers a choice of 22 base mod-els, along with numerous choices for exterior walls, doors, decorative elements, etc., allowing buyers to further make their new homes’ exteriors unique.

In smaller subdivisions fewer home models may be available, but most of the larger developers are offer-ing more base options than they used to, he added.

A little bit country“I think we’ve changed to people wanting a craftsman-

or country-style home rather than a Mediterranean-style home” here in the Valley, said Ken Felder, president of In-tegrity Building, doing business as G.J. Gardner Homes, which specializes in designing and building individual custom hones in Clovis, Fresno and Madera County.

“I think in California — 20 or 30 years — you saw the ma-jority of homes being done Mediterranean,” but now tra-ditional American styles are regaining popularity, he said.

Generally, homes in new subdivisions are being built on smaller lots, resulting in less lawns and garden spaces.

Large subdivision developers are responding by in-corporating communal outdoor spaces in some of their subdivisions, including walking trails and small parks.

While lot space isn’t necessarily as limited when build-ing custom homes, Felder said his clients generally don’t want big lawns and elaborate gardens.

“They want landscaping to be low water usage and minimal maintenance requirements,” which usually in-volves including more “hardscape” outside — concrete, pavers and crushed granite among them — and shrubs that don’t need much water and pruning, he explained.

A look insideThe interiors of new homes also are changing, said

Ashley De Young, vice president of properties for De Young Properties, which builds new neighborhoods in the Fresno and Clovis areas.

“The open and flexible floor plans are really impor-tant, and the indoor and outdoor feel is very impor-tant,” she said.

As such, one of the most popular features in new homes now is the wall of windows, sometimes called “sliders,” essentially a massive patio door, often about 10 feet high and 16 feet wide that can be opened wide to connect a living room or den with a patio or backyard, making a larger space for parties and other gatherings.

“It really makes you feel like you’re hanging out in your great room, but you’re experiencing the nature of outside,” De Young said.

Mashing up the homeSpeaking of outside, “What’s really popular right now

are outdoor kitchens, with barbecues, sinks, refrigera-tors” and even televisions, said Stan Ratzlaff, owner and president of Cornerstone Homes in Fresno, a real estate broker as well as a builder and designer of larger, luxury custom homes.

As for flexibility, in new subdivisions much of that has to do with developers allowing buyers to make changes to their interior floor plans, which includes relocating or eliminating some walls to expand or reduce room sizes.

In fact, Gonzales said, he has had buyers opt to turn entire bedrooms into big closets, while De Young said some of her company’s models allow for the addition of

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Smart thermostats, like the one on the wall on the right, are increasingly popular in new homes. They can be controlled through cell phones when residents are away and can learn the temperature preferences of residents to automatically adjust air conditioning and heating.

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a room.“Younger families will ask for a Jack and

Jill setup, meaning two bedrooms will share a bathroom, but that bathroom is not accessible through a hall,” Felder said.

As for older people building new homes, they tend to want upgraded kitchens, which usually includes higher-end appliances and cabinets that allow items to be pulled out in sliding racks and trays — eliminating the need to reach deep back to get pots, spices and other things — and self-closing drawers and cabinets doors, he added.

The chef’s domainFor new luxury homes, kitchens can

be upgraded even more, especially when it comes to appliances, Ratzlaff said. “You’ve always had an oven in the house, but you haven’t always had a $17,000 freestanding, 48-inch Thermador [oven and stove]. It’s got six burners, a griddle.”

High-end buyers tend to want even higher-end appliances, from built-in coffee makers and vegetable steamers to professional-grade ice machines — now virtually standard in new, upper-end homes — that not only produce more ice than ice makers built into most home freezers but also make purified ice that is clear and doesn’t alter the flavor of bev-erages, Ratzlaff said.

Flooring also is important.“Let me put it this way: Hard surface is

in,” with carpeting being installed less in new homes, Ratzlaff said.

The other builders contacted agreed, noting that tile floors are booming in popularity, particularly wood-like tiles — ceramic tile shaped and colored to look like wooden planks. The advantages of these over actual woods floors is the tiles are more scratch resistant; they don’t

show wear much in high-traffic areas, as real wood flooring may; and because they’re water resistant, they can be in-stalled in bathrooms, without the threat of water damage, the experts said.

Behind the scenesSome of the changes in what people

want in new homes are less visible, par-ticularly that new homes are built energy efficient, and people often want prod-

ucts that further cut down their costs, including energy-saving appliances, LED lighting and tankless water heaters, De Young said.

Additionally, some of the newer air conditioning and heating systems can filter the air coming into homes, which can be a boon to allergy sufferers, she noted.

As for solar systems being built into homes, that will become a requirement

for most every new home built in Cali-fornia starting in 2020. While the large home developers said customers largely want solar panels in their new homes now, Felder said his custom homes cli-ents seem largely indifferent — though they do want their homes built energy efficient.

Chana Putnam, a design consultant for DeYoung Properties, demonstrates pull-out shelves available in kitchen cabinets so people can more easily get to items.


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Smart homesTech also is big in new homes, with

buyers wanting lights, heating and air, security systems, sound systems, etc. that can be operated from smart phones, Rartzlaff noted.

Also big are smart thermostats that can be programmed to track the heat and cold preferences of residents and adjust temperatures accordingly.

“Most of our people want us to install cameras, and once again you can tap your iPhone and pull up eight to 10 im-ages of your home,” he said, adding that “It’s a security trend. People want to see what’s going on.”

Among the newest smart home in-novations are heat sensors — usually mounted in areas with high fire risks, including kitchens, laundry rooms and attics — that reportedly can detect house fires and activate alarms faster than smoke detectors.

Part of what’s pushing these trends is that with the improved economy, the ratio of people wanting to move is growing, compared to the number of

people needing to move to get more space for growing families, relocate for jobs, etc., Gonzalez said.

“When people want to move, it’s be-cause they want a little more luxury or a different neighborhood, “ he said.

Fatigue factor“I think because there are so many

options it seems exciting, at first,” Marisa Goldsworthy said. “If there are too many, I can see how it could get overwhelming fast.”

And of course, there is one vitally im-portant factor to consider.

“It will come down to cost: What is it going to cost me to get all those bells and whistles,” asked Danelle Dettman, who along with her husband and two children, have been living with her parents in Clovis while they determine in what subdivision they want to have their new home built.

“So that kind of knocks down the challenge a little bit.”

Quartz countertops, like the one pictured here, are becoming increasingly popular, in part because of their durability, and they don’t have to be sealed periodically, as is needed with granite countertops.

Wood-like ceramic floor tiles, made to look like wooden planks, have become popular features that buyers want in new homes. Potential buyers walk along such a floor in a model home at De Young Properties’ Leonard Welcome Center in Clovis


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hesitant about the opportunity, but over time, his outlook began to change.

“I started to see the impact and the power that a small business could have on the local community, and it started to resonate with me,” Freeman said. “And I realized that I could actually have an ef-fect on peers and family members of the area, and I really liked that.”

He credited this impact with giving him a greater sense of purpose in his de-gree. After graduation, he even received a tour of Sargento Foods Inc. in Wiscon-sin (arranged by Howard). Freeman ul-timately decided to stay on, now serving as the general manager for Lee’s Air.

Freeman, however, also received his degree with Howard’s help. In fact, he’s one of more than a dozen employees since 2009 to be put through college or career education through Lee’s Air in a program that covers not only tuition, but also books and parking. They re-ceive this aid under the condition that the employees pass their classes, which are relevant to their work. This has led to an investment of $145,814 in profes-sional development, not counting in-house training.

The reason for this program, accord-ing to Howard, is twofold. While he does pay for tuition in large part because it’s a service to those working under him, it further serves a pragmatic, business-oriented end.

The Valley — with its blazing-hot sum-mers — is flush with air conditioning re-pair businesses.

“In our industry, we’re really lack-ing on skilled labor and skilled talent,” Howard said. “There are about 230 companies that have licenses in the City of Fresno. I would feel comfortable

with about four of them working on my house.”

Howard added that having a skilled workforce results in fewer warranty calls, which can take up as much as 5 per-cent of the air conditioning company’s revenue. And while Howard may spend $40,000 in tuition reimbursements, he can also save hundreds of thousands in the warranty calls, and also reduce the turnover rate.

To further help keep people around, Howard added that he tries to make the working environment as enjoyable as possible, including a break room decked with massage chairs for his employees.

“I remember when I was a kid, I thought, ‘if I ever owned a company, I’d want to make it a company that’s profit-able, but I also want to make it a place that I would’ve wanted to work when I was an employee,’” Howard said.

However, the program doesn’t just extend to the service field. The Lee’s Air program will sometimes provide on-the-job training for the employees’ desired careers. For example, Lee’s Air bookkeeper Marlon Lizardo has seen his own responsibilities increased in the of-fice. This extra work, he said, has helped him in his goal to become a certified public accountant.

“[Howard] has made it known that that is what he wants from me,” Lizardo said. “He wants me to grow in the field.”

Meanwhile, Lee’s Air has seen a period of rapid growth. Since 2015, the compa-ny has seen its revenues increase by 128 percent, bringing in $12.6 million last year. According to Inc. 5000’s list of the fastest growing companies in America, they placed No. 4 in the Central Valley.

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is calling for criminal charges to be filed against the operators and some employees of a Fresno beef slaughterhouse for inhumane treatment of livestock.The action stems from a Nov. 7 incident at the Cargill Meat Solutions Corp. slaughterhouse in Fresno.A letter the U.S. Department of Agriculture sent to the Cargill facility two days later states that an agency Food Safety and Inspection Service inspector witnessed an incident in which a skinny cow that appeared to be struggling to walk collapsed after entering a pen, and workers failed to take notice, herding into the pen several other cows that stepped on the struggling, downed cow.It goes on to say the federal inspector “immediately began to wave arms and yell loudly at these two plant employees to tell them what had occurred, but the employees did not notice … and kept talking to each other and walking” while an estimated ten to 15 cattle walked on the fallen cow, which was blinking and kicking in its attempts to move, the USDA letter states.Once the cows were penned, the workers noticed the fallen cow and attempted to help up the cow by hand. Failing that, the letter continues, “The employees used the electric prod once on the lumbar area, which brought the cow to stand up.”It goes on to state, “This is an egregious act of inhumane handling of animals in connection with slaughter,” and an apparent violation of federal law regarding the humane treatment of livestock prior to slaughter.As such, the USDA threatened to pull its FSIS inspectors from the Cargill plant, which essentially would force the facility shut down its slaughter operations.That didn’t happen. Instead on Nov. 14 the USDA issued a letter deferring regulatory action against the company after Cargill officials provided a plan to prevent such incidents going forward, which included the two herders be pulled from working with live animals pending the outcome of an internal investigation of their actions; closing the cow pen where the incident occurred to repair an uneven portion of the concrete floor that could trip up animals; reeducating workers on proper ways to handle and monitor livestock; allowing a third-party audit of employees who handle livestock; and monitoring the effectiveness of these actions.But while USDA isn’t punishing Cargill, at least for now, PETA officials want the Fresno District Attorney’s Office to take action under California law. “Cargill is 100 percent committed to the humane treatment of animals and has worked directly with experts in the field to adopt and implement policies that put animal welfare at the center of our business,” reads a statement issued by Minnesota-based Cargill, Inc. the largest privately-held corporation in the U.S. and a world-wide supplier of food, animal feed and other products.The company declined to comment on PETA’s request for prosecution.As for whether that may happen, an email from the Fresno County DA’s office stated that officials there hadn’t yet received the PETA letter, and “We have no further comment at this time.”

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TOURISMNew Fresno hotel opensThe 92-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott opens this Friday near Yosemite International Airport.Located at 1535 N. Peach Ave., the Fairfield Inn & Suites is owned by Shiv Lodging LLC and will be managed by Southwest Hospitality Management of Mesa, Arizona.The hotel is designed with travelers in mind, with rooms featuring amenities such as a lounge chair, mobile desk, couch, refrigerator, coffeemaker and microwave.The hotel will also include an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, corner market,

valet laundry service, complimentary wi-fi, fax and copy services and 1,190 square feet of meeting space with space for up to 50 people.

RETAILALDI to open first Valley storePorterville residents will have the first chance to shop at ALDI, a low-cost German grocery store, when the Central Valley’s first location opens Dec. 6.The grand opening will include an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, a Golden Ticket giveaway worth up to $100 to the first 100 shoppers, a produce-for-a-year sweepstakes and sampling of ALDI exclusive brand products.The Porterville store is located at 770 S. Jaye St. off Highway 90. ALDI is also planning a Hanford store that could be open by the spring of 2019, according to the Hanford Sentinel. All ALDI building prototypes are designed with a square footage of 22,000 feet.The Porterville store is part of a $5 billion investment to expand to 2,500 stores nationwide by the end of 2022, along with adding 25,000 new jobs in stores, warehouses and offices. ALDI has been in the grocery retailing industry since 1976 and operates more than 1,800 U.S. stores in 35 states and sees more than 40 million customers each month.The closest current location is in Bakersfield.“ALDI stores are designed to make life easier for people. We offer high-quality foods at affordable prices and a streamlined shopping experience unlike anything else,” said Tom Cindel, Moreno Valley Division Group Director of Operations and Logistics for ALDI. “From our award-winning products, to trendy, fresh and healthy options, we’re focused on carrying a selection that has something for everyone.”The stores are designed to provide customers with a streamlined and easy shopping experience. The focus is on providing the best options at the best prices, making the trendy foods affordable and accessible, and selling random items at times when customers need them most, such as rain boots in the spring, or Dutch ovens around Thanksgiving.The grand opening will be Dec. 6 at 8:15 a.m.

Downtown Fresno eatery to closeThe menu will shrink for Downtown Fresno’s food options in mid-December.In a Facebook post over the weekend, popular eatery Quesadilla Gorilla announced it will close its doors Dec. 14.“After a lot of thought, strategizing, heartache and prayer, it’s with heavy hearts that we are announcing the official closing of our space,” the post read.Starting Dec. 3, hours will be reduced to lunch only between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.The restaurant serving gourmet quesadillas came to Downtown Fresno’s Warehouse Row development near the federal courthouse in 2017. The eatery celebrated its one-year anniversary July 5.Next door, 8th Notch Coffee & Gifts also closed its doors this month.Owners Miguel and Mikayla Reyes opened the first Quesadilla Gorilla in Visalia near the Fox Theater in 2013. They then brought the restaurant to Fresno near Fresno High School in March 2017.

INSURANCEBuckman-Mitchell acquiredBuckman-Mitchell, Inc. — one of the oldest insurance agencies in the Central Valley — has been acquired by a global firm.Founded in 1916, Buckman-Mitchell has offices in Visalia and Fresno. It specializes in providing insurance to the agricultural industry.The terms of the deal with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. were not disclosed.Clifford Dunbar, Judy Fussel, Brent Swanson, Todd Williams, Stephan Chrisman, Linda Loflin and their associates will continue to operate from their current locations under the direction of Jim Buckley, head of Gallagher’s Northwest region retail P/C brokerage operations, and Norbert Chung, head of Gallagher’s Western region employee benefits consulting and brokerage operations.Illinois-based Arthur J. Gallagher was founded in Chicago in 1927, and today the insurance, risk management and consulting firm has offices in 42 states and 34 countries.The company has been on a growth spree, completing nearly 300 acquisitions from 2010 to 2016.

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sive procedure, it involves putting a new disc into the patient’s neck, allowing for greater mobility after the surgery is com-plete.

“When this was not an option, then patients did have more stiffness of their neck and some more neck pain on occa-sion,” Johnson said. “However, with the artificial disc, it allows for just a little bit of movement. It’s changed the outcomes.”

At Saint Agnes Urgent Care in north-west Fresno, Johnson performs roughly 30 to 50 of these procedures a year. And while artificial disc replacement can be found throughout the entire Central Val-ley, Johnson stated that Saint Agnes is the only group to offer it on an outpatient ba-sis. Still, some patients may have anatom-ical issues that make the joint unable to fit. In these patients, the traditional ACDF approach is warranted.

There are a number of artificial disc joints currently being manufactured, and at Saint Agnes, the most commonly used disc is the Mobi-C by Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.(formerly LDR Global). Consisting of two metal plates and a plas-tic insert in the middle of the device, the Mobi-C is inserted between the patient’s vertebrae. Typically, this procedure takes about an hour, and is a relatively easy op-

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Local boomerang turns a hobby into a business

Though the old saying, “if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life” might ring true for some, others have to work to do what they love.

For Jennifer Boukidis, working hard is what allowed her to pursue a hobby she loves and turn it into a business.

Boukidis is the owner of Demetra Bar-rister, a lifestyle brand that sells hand-made soaps, scrubs, salts, soaks, artisan jewelry and crafts. She handcrafts all of the products herself.

Going with a more holistic approach for her products, Boukidis uses the highest quality and natural ingredients.

After graduating from Fresno State, Boukidis moved to Orange County to attend law school and ended up liv-ing there for around 15 years. She has worked as a lawyer, a prosecutor and an in-house counsel for a company there.

As a “boomerang,” or one who re-turns back to their hometown from somewhere else, she realized a hobby would boom into a business.

In 2016 Boukidis returned to Fresno. With a bit more time on her hands, she wanted to pursue a hobby. With her in-terest in holistic lifestyles and natural remedies, she started with crafting and making homemade soaps.

“I thought, ‘I’m going to try my hand at soap,’ and thought that would be a good way to use natural essential oils and different things that have less tox-ins and chemicals. I just started mak-ing them, and I just loved it, and other

people seemed to respond. I got better at making them and now it’s a thing,” Boukidis said.

By February 2017, Boukidis developed a line, started branding, built a web-site and got products into the gift shop of the Fresno Water Tower, True REST Float Spa, Vintage Hippy in Kernville, and she is always on the look out for other retailers to put her products in.

Boukidis says she’s noticed that more people are eager for care products with more natural ingredients, as opposed to years ago when such products might have seemed more “new age.”

The artisan jewelry sold at Demetra Barrister is handmade and designed by Boukidis and is made using natural materials such as semiprecious stones, gems and crystals, wood and metals.

The home décor and craft pieces are

made using gathered driftwood, stones and crystals, metals, fabrics, blended polymer clays and other materials and supplies are locally sourced when pos-sible.

Though Demetra Barrister wasn’t a booming money maker in the begin-ning, considering costs for materials, licensing, and insurance, but Boukidis says that currently the business is go-ing through an upswing, and that she doesn’t necessarily do it just for the money, as she still works as an attorney, and a notary public/loan signing agent.

Most of the advertising for the busi-ness is done online through social me-dia and word of mouth.

Boukidis hopes to one day open a brick-and-mortar store, get her prod-ucts into more stores and expand the brand with more craft products and ho-

listic items including incense burners and yoga mats to make it into more of a lifestyle brand.

If business were to pick up more she would hire some extra hands for help or protégés to learn the craft. She is also considering organizing “bathbomb parties” where people can learn how to make their own bath bombs and care products.

The business also has a charity called “DB Gives Back” that donates products from the company and proceeds from sales going to chosen organizations such as Wildland Firefighter Founda-tion and PINC — a non-profit consisting of women who support other nonprof-its with a focus on women and children.

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PHOTO BY FRANK LOPEZ | Jennifer Boukidis, owner and founder of Demetra Barrister, makes soap in her home kitchen in Fresno. What started out as a hobby has become a business and lifestyle brand.

eration, despite the anxiety a patient may feel about surgery on their spine.

“Scary for you,” Johnson laughed. “Not for us.”

Johnson, however, is not the only doc-tor performing outpatient join replace-ment for Saint Agnes. Across the hall at urgent care, Dr. Matthew Knedel has been on the staff since September, spe-cializing in hip and knee joints, which make up approximately 90 percent of replacement procedures nationwide and are performed predominantly on the el-derly.

For hips, doctors will typically perform starting at the patient’s thigh. This used to mean a foot-long incision, but due to breakthroughs in minimally invasive sur-gery, this cut has been reduced to four inches. Instead of cutting the muscle, Knedel can now spread it, reducing pain and contributing to faster healing peri-ods. Meanwhile, smaller cuts are now be-ing performed on the knee as well, and the procedures in both areas are leading to more active lives after surgery.

The hips used by Knedel are created by DePuy Synthes, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, while the knee joints are the product of Smith & Nephew plc, a Brit-ish company. This joint is made of special materials for patients who have allergies to metals, while the thigh portion of the

DePuy hip contains a special ceramic ma-terial known as oxinium.

Regardless of breakthroughs for the hip, knee and neck, however, Knedel added that at the end of the day, the big-gest game-changer has not been the ma-terial itself, but the methods being used in the field.

“I think most of it actually is surgical technique,” Knedel said. “So there are

some newer implants that do a little bet-ter and last longer… but really, it’s the technique of surgery that has changed this, not the actual implants.”

For further information, Johnson and Knedel can be reached at 450-BACK and 450-BONE.

Donald A. Promnitz | Writer can be reached at:490-3461 or e-mail [email protected]

PHOTO BY DONALD A. PROMNITZ | Dr. Johnson Holds two model vertebrae to show where the artificial disc is placed in a patient.

8 www.thebusinessjournal.com FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2018the LIST

Accounting FirmsIn the Central San Joaquin Valley - ranked by number of CPAs in local area; if tied, by number of local staff and then by year founded

20182017

Name of companyAddress

PhoneFax

Numberof CPAsin local

area

LocalstaffLocal

offices Services Provided Specialties

Avg.consultingcost (per

hour)

Yr.foundedlocally

Top CPA's orexecutives

1(4)

Moss Adams LLP265 E. River Park Circle, Ste. 110Fresno, 93720

389-5700389-5701 45 74

1

Accounting and auditing, tax planning andpreparation, business consulting, estates

and trusts, business valuations

Industry focused: agribusiness, real estate,construction, health care, nonprofits, manufacturing/

distribution, cooperatives, food and beverageprocessing,private and family business and more

Varies 2016 Chris Morse

2(1)

M Green and Company LLP308 S. M St.Tulare, 93274

688-7401686-1297 29 86

4

Accounting, auditing, business andpersonal tax, business planning, payroll,

bookkeeping, estate planning, QuickBookssupport and training

Agribusiness, governmental auditing, family andclosely held business, broadcasting, cooperatives,

nonprofits, trust and estate services, employee benefitplan audits, water districts and more

Varies 1951 Marla Borges

3(3)

Moore Grider & Co325 E. Sierra Ave., Ste. 101Fresno, 93710

440-0700440-0600 21 38

1 WND Agriculture, software support and installation, taxexempt organizations $138 1956 Kendall Wheeler

4(5)

Dritsas Groom McCormick,LLP7511 N. Remington Ave., Ste. 101Fresno, 93711

447-8484447-8464 16 28

1Business consulting, tax preparation,

accounting & financial services

Audit, review and compilation services, tax services,bookkeeping, business consulting, business

valuations, estates, trusts, non-profits, employeebenefit plans

Varies 1981Michael K.

McCormick, DeniseWaite

5(NR)

Price Paige & Co677 Scott Ave.Clovis, 93612

299-9540299-2344 11 34

1

Accounting & auditing, tax planning &preparation, client advisory services &

consulting

Governmental & not-for-profit auditing, farming &agriculture, professional services, family and closely

held business, estates & trusts, client advisoryservices, consulting and bookkeeping

Varies 1976Fausto Hinojosa,

Robert Price,Mitchell Buckley

6(8)

Wiebe Hinton Hambalek, LLP7090 N. Marks Ave., Ste. 104Fresno, 93711

431-8334431-8379 11 33

1 WND Real estate, construction, farming, agriculture andbusiness consulting Varies 1986 Robert Wiebe

7(6)

DeMera DeMera Cameron, LLP5080 N. Fruit Ave., Ste. 101Fresno, 93711

226-9200226-9209 11 16

1 WND

Estate planning and preparation, financial statementand tax services for agribusiness, contractors,

employee benefit plans, homeowners associationsand nonprofits

$240 1944 Andrew Cameron,Kip Martin

8(7)

Ratzlaff Tamberi & Wong(1)7650 N. Palm Ave., Ste. 105Fresno, 93711

432-0300432-2841 11 15

1

Auditing & accounting, tax consulting &compliance, business consulting, booking& payroll services, bankruptcy consulting

& compliance

Construction, agriculture, bankruptcy, closely-heldbusiness, medical and legal professionals, non-profits

and manufacturing$200 1990

Curtis R. Wong,George Tamberi,

Christopher Ratzlaff

9(NR)

Dunn, Jeffries, Hering, &Wong, LLP5711 N. West Ave.Fresno, 93711

490-8780490-8779 11 7

1Consulting, tax, bookkeeping, payroll and

quickbooks consulting

Agriculture, construction, real estate, wholesaledistribution, manufacturing, medical, restaurants,computer consulting, estates, trusts, automobile

dealerships, and tax-exempt entities

Varies 1986 Gary Dunn

10(NR)

W CPA Group - Walter, Wolfe,Leach & Nii LLP7225 N. First St., Ste. 101Fresno, 93720

256-5600256-5606 10 24

1

Tax planning & preparation, accounting,estate planning, CFO services, business

consulting

Healthcare, construction, sports franchises, realestate, trusts, non-profits, restaurants Varies 1990

Steve Walter, GaryWolfe, Lauren Nii,

Nicholas Leach

11(NR)

Bean Hunt Harris & Company7110 N. Fresno St., Ste. 460Fresno, 93720

221-5071221-5075 9 14

1

Audits, assurance & attest, bankruptcy,forensic & valuations, tax complianceservices, tax resolution, tax agency

representation, financially distressedindividuals & business

Agriculture, healthcare, real estate/construction, taxagency representation, bankruptcy, forensic &

valuation servicesVaries 2009

Thomas Hunt, DavidHarris, Dennis Bean,

Alana Gabrielson

12(9)

Tamiyasu, Smith, Horn &Braun1991 N. Gateway Blvd.Fresno, 93727

252-8585252-4665 9 13

1

Tax, Accounting and Litigation consulting.We specialize in making numbers

understandable.

Litigation consulting services, tax preparation, estateplanning, business valuations, computer forensics $200 1980 Michael Smith

13(10)

Vollmer, Daniel, Gaebe, Grove,LLP100 Willow Plaza, Ste. 400Visalia, 93291

733-1051733-7155 8 15

1 Tax, accounting, planning and consultingAccounting systems, litigation support, business

valuation, income tax returns and planning, estate taxreturns and planning, financial statements

WND 1963 Kevin Daniel, ThomasGaebe, Jody Grove

14(11)

The Garabedian Group7110 N Fresno St., Ste. 200Fresno, 93720

472-7370472-7371 7 12

1

Tax, accounting, business advisory, familybusiness succession planning, financialreporting, wealth management, payroll

Our firm has recognized experience working withsmall to mid-sized clients. When evaluating your

business, we will consider every facet of yourfinancial, professional and personal goals

WND 2009 Dale Garabedian,Aaron Garabedian

15(13)

Boos & Associates, aProfessional Corporation5260 N. Palm Ave., Ste. 120Fresno, 93704

449-7688449-1934 6 21

1

Tax, assurance, accounting, payroll, taxcredits, strategic tax reviews, consulting,personal wealth planning, estate planning,

litigation support

Strategic tax reviews, tax credit/incentive studies, IC-DISC, international tax, accounting, income tax,

mergers/acquisitions, publicly traded companies,agribusiness, manufacturing and more

Varies 2004 Wayne Boos

16(16)

Hudson Henderson &Company Inc.7473 N. Ingram Ave., Ste. 102Fresno, 93711

412-7576493-5325 4 11

1 Audit, tax and business services

Governmental and nonprofit audit and tax services,individual and small business tax planning and

preparation, bookkeeping, business consulting, specialdistricts and employee benefit plans.

Varies 2014 Brian Henderson

17(15)

Sampson, Sampson &Patterson, LLP3148 Willow Ave., Ste. 102Clovis, 93612

291-0277291-6411 4 9

1Tax & tax planning, estates & trusts,

auditing, financial statements, accounting

Governmental and nonprofit audits, estate and incometax planning and prep., agribusiness tax planning,accounting, special districts and risk pool audits

$200 1968 Katy Sampson

18(17)

Finch, Rowland & Shoopman,LLP6445 N. Palm Ave., Ste. 101Fresno, 93704

439-9300439-9488 3 12

1

Income tax planning & preparation,business advisory services, financial

statement audits, reviews & compilations,forensic accounting

Construction & real estate, Employee benefit planaudits, accounting technology, manufacturing, closely

held family businessesVaries 1964

J. Michael Finch, JeffL. Rowland, Jeffrey J.

Shoopman

19(18)

Blankenship & Co1663 N. Schnoor St., Ste. 105Madera, 93637

673-9116673-0838 3 2

2 WND Agriculture, real estate, estate planning, construction,medical practices, non-profits, trucking 250 1983 Jeff Blankenship

20(NR)

Douglas M. Smith & Co. CPA's2767 Shaw Ave., Ste. 102Fresno, 93710

294-6592294-6593 2 3

1Tax preparation, audit, compilation and

reviewConstruction contractors, auto dealerships,

professional practices $225 1997 Douglas Smith

Key: WND-Would Not Disclose. NR-Not Ranked.(1) Formerly Janzen, Tamberi & WongAll data has been provided by representatives of the firms listed and Business Journal research. Not all sourcessurveyed responded to inquiries.

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PHOTO VIA THE U.S. AIR FORCE | Tech. Sgt. Saquadrea Crosby gets fitted for an N95 respirator in this 2014 photo from the U.S. Air Force. One local expert has cautioned on the use of such masks when performing strenuous outdoor activities.

Following the severe wildfires that devastated Butte County in Northern California, the effects were felt not only in the immediate area, but also in the Central Valley.

The fire, which started earlier this month, claimed 85 known lives, while nearly 250 p eople remain missing, making it the worst wildfire in California history.

Before a series of statewide storms finally cleared up the smoke, the fire caused severe air pollution problems locally, wreaking havoc on those with respiratory problems and forcing students indoors.

Wildfires release a wide variety of pollutants into the atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and methane, as well as harmful particulate matter. For children and the elderly, and people with respiratory and cardiovascular problems, these can translate into severe events and hospital visits. And while rains resulted in a reprieve for air quality, medical and environmental experts are offering their advice on how companies and schools can

protect themselves from the smog in the event of the next fire.

Among those offering their advice is Dr. John Capitman, director of the Central Valley Health Policy Institute. Speaking on the vulnerability of those working outdoors, Capitman weighed in on the use of N95 breathing masks. On Nov. 14, Cal/OSHA released a statement requiring the use of these masks for all employees outside in areas effected by smoke. Their use, however, may cause other problems if heavy exertion is involved.

“If it fits right and it works, it blocks much of the air that the person is breathing,” Capitman said. “So if they’re working hard and potentially needing to breathe hard carrying something, picking things — there’s a r isk that the p erson wil l have cardiovascular problems from not getting enough oxygen.”

And despite Cal/OSHA’s promotion of the N95, Anton Simanov, an air quality education representative with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District , said that their organization does not recommend their use.

“We have not suggested masks in

the past,” Simonov said, “and I know that’s quite the subject… and the best thing you can do in those situations is to limit your outdoor activity and try to be in a home that either has air conditioning or a central HVAC system that can filter out some of the air.”

To help the public better protect themselves, the Pollution Control District has b een making use of the Real-time Air Advisory Network (RAAN) and the Real-time Outdoor Activity Risk (ROAR) chart. Together, these programs monitor the air quality and assess the risk for outdoor activity on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the most severe. The RAAN can also be downloaded as a smartphone app, giving the user regular updates.

Last week, the Fresno Unified School District put the system’s advice to use and cancelled outdoor activities for its students when the ROAR was at Level 5. According to Miguel Arias, chief information officer for Fresno Unified, class had been dismissed for the week of Thanksgiving, but practices were still being conducted for their athletic programs. The Level 5 readings prompted these practices to be moved indoors.

“When you get to a Level 5, which is the highest level of particulate matter in the air, it’s not healthy for anyone — children or adults,” Arias said. “So you want to make sure that we protect the health of our students as best as we can.”

Still, Simanov cautioned that a low RAAN reading did not necessarily mean the air is good for work or other outdoor activity. In the event that the individual can see or smell smoke in the time of a wildfire, he stated that the RAAN/ROAN should be automatically treated as a Level 4 or higher.

U l t i m a t e l y b o t h S i m a n o v a n d Capitman concluded that in the event of severe wildfire pollution, there is no better alternative available than avoiding outdoor activity as much as possible.

“I’ve got this very difficult message for you, which is that it’s very difficult to protect people who are working outside from the air,” Capitman said. “And for most of us, it’s very difficult to protect ourselves, even in our homes.”

In times of bad air, employers have few choicesDonald A. Promnitz – STAFF WRITER

Donald A. Promnitz | Reporter can be reached at: 490-3461 or e-mail [email protected]

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Simpson

Sullivan

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Meza

LuchiniMirelez

ARCHITECTURE

SIM-PBK Architects, an international architecture and engineering practice specializing in educational and sports facilities, is proud to announce the promotion of: Aaron Jacobson, Assoc. AIA; Bryan Sassano, AIA; Rafael Ferreira, IAB; and Raleigh Sullivan, AIA, CSI to Principal. Jacobson has been with SIM-PBK for over 17 years during which time he has worked in planning, design and project management of educational and public works facilities. Sassano has been with SIM-PBK for over 7 years during which time he has worked in master planning, design and project management of civic, commercial, multi-family residential, religious and public works facilities. Ferreira joined SIM-PBK in August 2017, during this time he has worked in master planning, design and project management of educational facilities. Ferreira has worked with PBK Architects since 2013. Sullivan has worked with PBK Architects since 2015 and joined SIM-PBK in July of 2018.

ACCOUNTING

Fresno’s Price Paige & Company would like to welcome Jonathan Meza and Andy Shanley as staff accountants.

BANKING

James M. Ford, President and Chief Executive Officer of Central Valley Community Bank (Bank), announced the addition of Jamie Simpson as Vice President, Branch Manager for the Prather office located at 29430 Auberry Road. She can be reached directly at (559) 855-4100. Simpson joins Central Valley Community Bank with management experience and a strong background in branch operations. She is responsible for daily supervision of the Prather office, as well as the development of new personal and business banking relationships within the foothill region of Fresno County.

EDUCATION

The Department of Health and Human Services at Fresno State has announced its Hero Awards for members of the community for 2018. Winners include: Lupe Mirelez, who escaped a childhood of poverty and violence for an opportunity to join the Job Corps that would fuel her nearly 50-year career in nursing; David Luchini, assistant director of the Fresno County Department of Public Health; Erica Alexander, former coordinator of Fresno County’s Black Infant Health


How has the recovery of tourism been going in Yosemite after the fires?

Slow, but steady. We are seeing about a 10-percent increase in October and November in lodging after huge losses over the busiest part of the summer season.

What is it about Madera County that makes it the most widely used access point to the park?

Madera County is the easiest access to Yosemite from Southern California and a lot of coastal towns, making it the most traveled gateway into Yosemite. Plus, we have a lot of vacationers that stay at Bass Lake as well.

Beside the park, what are some of the big events and places your office has been marketing?

Yosemite is definitely the biggest attraction for us, but Bass Lake is also its own vacation destination and draws many visitors throughout the year with summer, of course, bringing the largest visitation.

Some of our larger attractions are the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad that is open from mid-March through November (depending on weather). It’s a one-hour narrated train ride through the Sierra National Forest — a must see if you’re in the area. Plus they have gold panning, smaller Jenny Rail Cars, a museum and gift store and their “famous” Moonlight Special dinner train evening all summer. We also have the Madera Wine Trail, which brings a lot of visitors to the area to try our family-owned boutique wineries. We have arts, entertainment, museums, and so much more to offer visitors who come to the area. Our 2019 Visitors Guide theme is MORE THAN “California’s Gateway to Yosemite.”

How does tourism and travel look going into 2019?

We are hoping to go back to “normal,” but it will depend on weather — we need rain and snow to fill the lakes and for the waterfalls in Yosemite, among other things. It also depends on the fire season. California has been so dominant in the news for these horrific fires the last few years. It’s definitely hurting tourism in some areas, not to mention the lives it’s affected for Californians.

What are some of the features/sites in Madera County that you enjoy the most?

I love Bass Lake! I’m so lucky to live so close and get to enjoy the lake often. It’s a favorite place to go in any season! I also love good wine, and we have some delicious wineries in Oakhurst, O’Neals, and Madera. My husband is more of a beer fan and his favorite is South Gate Brewing in Oakhurst. They have amazing food too! We have recently gotten hooked on the Golden Chain Theatre’s productions. Our favorites have been Oklahoma and Fiddler on the Roof. I know I promote Madera County for a living, but just answering this question makes me realize that I’m a tourist here too! There’s just so much to see and do — never a dull moment!

What are some of the ways that your efforts to market Yosemite and Madera County have been paying off in recent years?

Hands down, the Yosemite Anniversaries combined efforts between all four of the Yosemite gateways and the park itself (as well as many other park partners) have had the most impact on tourism over the last four years. It started on June 30, 2014 with the 150th Anniversary of the Yosemite Grant signed by President Lincoln during the Civil War, which protected Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Then 2015 marked the 125th Anniversary of Yosemite National Park and 2016 was the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service. Yosemite had record visitation and tourism has been at an all-time high for Madera County through 2017.

RHONDASALISBURY

CEO

VISIT YOSEMITE | MADERA COUNTY

What are your roots in the Central Valley?

I was born in Hawaii, grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to Fresno in 1983. I fell in love with Bass Lake — spent my 21st birthday at old Ducey’s! Then moved to Coarsegold/Oakhurst in 1984 and have been here ever since. I’ve spent over 30 years promoting tourism in Madera County!

What was your first job and what did you learn from it?

Wow, that was a long time ago. It was a paper route, and I learned that it was tough riding a bike up and down the hills in El Cerrito (across the Bay from San Francisco) carrying all those newspapers, especially in the rain!

What do you like to do in your spare time?

We love to travel domestically and internationally. When we aren’t traveling, we are usually hanging with friends, or having a “home weekend” with just my husband and I, playing cards, games and reading.

EDUCATION: Heald Business College

AGE: 53 years young

FAMILY: Husband David Salisbury and adult sons Aaron & Zed Salisbury.

WHAT WE DO: We are the official visitors bureau of Madera County.

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Program; Danella Barnes-Penman, coordinator of Sanger Unified School District’s physical education program for over 10 years, and taught for 28 years; Connie Clendenan, former CEO of Valley Teen Ranch; Cynthia Fuller, physical therapist; Mikal Kirchner, director of recreation and community services with the City of Selma; Bethanie Mills, senior manager of patient access at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Central California Chapter; and Courtney Young, a speech-language pathologist at Community Regional Medical Center.

Fresno State’s graduate program in the Craig School of Business is among the best on-campus MBA programs in the country, according to The Princeton Review. The New York-based education services company features the school in its 2019 list of the Best Business Schools. “We are pleased to have our MBA program ranked as one of 252 outstanding on-campus MBA programs The Princeton Review selected this year,” said MBA Director Harry Xia. “Our inclusion is strong evidence that we are focusing on the right things, particularly our MBA students’ satisfaction in the key rating categories of academic experience, admissions selectivity, career, professors’ effectiveness and accessibility.”

MEDIA

Big Broadcasting’s KOKO-FM in Fresno, California is moving to a new groove following its switch to Rhythmic-oriented Jammin’ 94.3 FM. The move

from Oldies came after 10 straight hours of Bob Marley’s classic “Jammin’” filling the airwaves prior to launching into Tupac and Dr. Dre’s “California Love.” Jammin’ 94.3 Fresno’s Old School and Throwbacks’ station features a blend of classic and contemporary R&B from the 70s to the 2000s. Big Broadcasting, Inc. owner and legendary on-air personality Art Laboe’s syndicated radio program “The Art Laboe Connection” will continue to air Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight and on Sundays from 6 p.m. to midnight. The station is being programmed by legendary L.A. programmer, Mike Marino, who successfully launched the Old School and Throwbacks format at KHHT/Los Angeles, KJHM/Denver and KMRJ/Palm Springs.

GOVERNMENT

The City of Fresno’s Information Services Department (ISD) was honored at a recent Fresno City Council meeting for its success at the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) annual conference. The department picked up several awards at the conference held in Rancho Mirage in October. Chief Information Officer Bryon Horn received the 2018 President’s Award. ISD was honored with the “Excellence in IT Practices” Award. The City of Fresno’s Fulton District and MyFAXBus mobile apps earned Quality Visual Information Awards in recognition of the development of quality visual information, which depicts business information and goals.

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Kirchner

Barnes-Penman

Mills

Fuller

Laboe

Clendenan

Young

BANKING

Bank of the Sierra announced that $36,500 was given to 11 non-profits in the Central Valley during the third quarter. The bank awards $1,000-$5,000 grants to 15-20 local non-profit organizations each quarter as part of its Sierra Grant program. Overall in the third quarter, Bank of the Sierra awarded $54,500 to non-profits within the bank’s eight-county, 40-branch footprint.

HEALTH CARE

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation has awarded $50,000 to Valley Children’s, as part of $1.7 million in funds distributed to hospitals around the country to treat more children in clinical trials. The infrastructure grant will go to Valley Children’s Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program.




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R A M Benefits llcDoc No: 18-0136881, EDD tax lien555 W Shaw Ave Ste C1, Fresno, CA 93704Amount: $1,314

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Amount: $1,484

Anyway Transport IncDoc No: 18-0137498, EDD tax lien3021 S Golden State Frontage Rd, Fresno, CA 93725Amount: $15,540

Fresno MattressDoc No: 18-0137499, EDD tax lien3015 S Elm Ave, Fresno, CA 93706Amount: $984

White Glove Car WashDoc No: 18-0137505, EDD tax lien2503 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93703Amount: $868

Ten Star Heating & AirDoc No: 18-0137513, EDD tax lien5155 E Pitt Ave , Fresno, CA 93725Amount: $6,033

Goddezz Mobile TaxDoc No: 18-0137524, EDD tax lien1229 S Warren Ave, Fresno, CA 93706Amount: $1,233

Central Valley Legal Documents IncDoc No: 18-025426, EDD tax lien450 S Madera Ave Ste B, Madera, CA 93637Amount: $685

Madera Printing & Publishing Co IncDoc No: 18-025538, EDD tax lienPO Box 269, Madera, CA 93639Amount: $552

Diamond Ag Services IncDoc No: 18-025537, EDD tax lien26063 Avenue 17 Ste A, Madera, CA 93638Amount: $854

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Ceja Welding ServicesCase No: 18-14602-132206 17th AveDelano CA 93215Assets: $256,288, Liability: $211,742, Exemptions: $104,593

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Solar installers are taking a mixed view of a planned 30-percent tariff on foreign-made solar panels announced this week by President Donald Trump.

For some local installers it was an expected move from a president who warned of protectionist policies since his campaign began in 2016. In fact, it provided some much-needed certainty.

Others feel it could stunt their business,

leading to higher prices and layoffs.“So I can tell you I come at a different

viewpoint than about 99 percent of my constituents,” said Glenn Siemens, president of the local chapter of the California Solar Energy Industries Association. “So I don’t necessarily follow the belief that this is a bad thing.”

Siemens, who is also the CEO of Arise Solar, hosted a press conference Wednesday at his Fresno headquarters to point out that while prices in solar will go up, the industry is prepared. This is largely because the solar

There’s a story the Caglia family of Fresno tells about patriarch Frank Caglia when he emigrated to the U.S. from Italy. As the 8-year-old docked at Ellis Island, he was overwhelmed by the multitude of opportunities available in this new land, and his eyes grew to the size of oranges.

In three generations, the Caglias have gone on to find success in electrical contracting and motor repair, waste management and recycling. Industrial park development could be added to that list pending a vote by the Fresno City Council on Thursday (after press time).

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California home prices have risen, prompting more owners to put their properties on the market.

But the market still remains tight, with many homes for sale in the Valley getting five offers, which extends the search period of would-be buyers, said Don Scordino, a Fresno Realtor and member of the board of directors of the California Association of Realtors.

Over the past couple of months, he and other association members across the state have been working to collect voter signatures from clients, friends and others in order to get a proposition developed by CAR onto California’s November ballot. It would provide the incentive that many older homeowners may need to get them to buy homes that better suit them and in turn put their current, long-time homes on the market, which CAR officials believe would boost the state’s inventory.

“This bill, what it will do is allow people 55 or older to keep their tax base,” the amount they pay in property taxes every year, as determined by Prop. 13, which California voters passed in 1978, said Brett Taylor, CEO of the Tulare County Association of Realtors, which is supporting CAR’s efforts.

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By most accounts, 2017 was a red-letter year for Salter’s Distribut-ing, Inc. The wholesale distribution company saw a 20 percent growth in business and moved to a new 10-acre site in Chowchilla in October.

With the growth of the business, however, came an increased tax bur-den. In particular, the owners were hit with a federal unemployment (FUTA) tax bill that set them back more than $8,700 — compared to their usual payment of around $600. Cheryl Salter, the office manager for Salter’s Distributing, stated that the FUTA tax hike came out of nowhere.

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Four attorneys with Fresno law firm Mc-Cormick Barstow — including two partners — have struck out on their own to form a new boutique firm that will be majority women-owned.

California isn’t claiming it — they’re keeping quiet about it,” she said. “The lack of notice is an effort to not ruffle feathers, but it ruffles my feathers.”

Salter added that the company could have purchased a new ve-hicle with the amount they paid in FUTA expenses. This, coupled with gas taxes, has been a burden on the company.

“It seems to be a climate of dis-respect to small businesses,” Salter said. “Again, the verbiage is the ‘rich people need to pay’ somehow, and I feel like they are not paying atten-tion to how much small businesses are struggling to be financially strong in this state.”

Salter’s Distributing is by no means alone. Manny Perales, owner of Yosemite Falls Café and High Sierra Grill House, said that while he was given some notification, his business was hit with a $60,000

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CONTRIBUTED | David Salter (center) speaks with an employee in the warehouse of Salter’s Distributing in this 2014 file photo. The company’s unemployment tax bill was $8,700 this year, compared to its regular payment of around $600.

CONTRIBUTED | Cheryl and David Salter of Salter’s Distributing said they could’ve purchased a new company vehicle with the amount they had to pay for their unemployment tax bill this year.

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The 51st World Ag Expo, the world’s largest agricultural trade show, begins its three-day run Tuesday at the International Agri-Center in Tulare.

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READERS INDEX Public notices contain information that must, by law, be published in order to make that information available to the general public. First-time publications will be designated with a (1) in the top left corner of the listing. Publication dates appear in the lower left corner of the notice beginning with the first publication and ending with the last.

bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 4201-38. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $180,335.45 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than their full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. SALE LINE PHONE NUMBER: (714) 730-2727 / Web site address: www.servicelinkasap.com DATE: 11/20/18 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY FORECLOSURE DEPARTMENT 560 E. HOSPITALITY LANE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 (909) 884-0448 Gwen Cleveland, Asst. Vice President A-4676831 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/201811/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------

(1)NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 140843 Title No. 3435417 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/23/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/20/2018 at 10:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 04/02/2004, as Instrument No. 2004-0071280, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Fresno County, State of California, executed by Roderick C. Pryor and Shirley W. Pryor, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or

property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000007672827. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 11/15/2018 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4676309 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/201811/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------

(1)NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 4201-38 Title Order No. 05824399 APN 460-105-16 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/31/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/27/2018 at 10:00AM. CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, a California corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 8-8-08 as Doc.# 2008-0113635 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Fresno County, California, executed by: Inter City Investment Group, Inc., a California Corporation, as Trustor, in favor of Roger D. Kleid, a married man as his sole and separate property, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: the Van Ness Avenue exit from the County Courthouse, 1100 Van Ness, Fresno, CA 93721 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOTS 1 AND 2 OF BLOCK 23 OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS TRACT, IN THE CITY OF FRESNO, COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 1 PAGE 56 OF PLATS, FRESNO COUNTY RECORDS. Beneficiary Phone: (805) 845-0125 Beneficiary: Terry L. Kleid, Trustee, 807 Cima Linda Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 306-310 North 2nd , Fresno, CA 93702. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest

RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/01/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0022190 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of FRESNO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: THIDA CHHUN, A SINGLE WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/03/2019 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE VAN NESS AVENUE EXIT FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 VAN NESS, FRESNO, CA 93721. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2908 NORTH ARCHIE AVENUE, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93703 APN#: 447-072-16 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $186,288.03. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this

either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-831017-JB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-831017-JB IDSPub #0147419 11/30/2018 12/7/2018 12/14/201811/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------

(1)NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000007672827 Title Order No.: 180285892 FHA/VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS

TRUSTEE SALES

(1)NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-831017-JB Order No.: 8737830 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/1/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): CATHY GREEN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 5/7/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0050982 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 11/8/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0155028 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of FRESNO County, California; Date of Sale: 1/9/2019 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Fresno Superior Courthouse, 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93724. At the West Entrance to the County Courthouse Breezeway Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $213,225.65 The purported property address is: 4703 W GIBSON AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93722 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 506-393-11 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company,



A LAWYER. On 12/12/2018 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/09/2012, as Instrument No. 2012-0145964-00, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Fresno County, State of California, executed by Michael Pacheco, a Single Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), Fresno Superior Courthouse, 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93724 - West Entrance to the County Courthouse Breezeway. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 312-650-26 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5683 W. Hammond Ave, Fresno, CA 93722 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $275,352.33 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 11/8/2018 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27455 Tierra Alta Way, Ste. B, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about

title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $242,539.31. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000007730872. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 11/05/2018 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4675326 11/16/2018, 11/23/2018, 11/30/201811/16/2018, 11/23/2018, 11/30/2018-----------------------------------

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 131952 Title No. 95516785 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/03/2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 18-01210-QQ-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 11/02/2018 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 800-280-2832; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4675139 11/16/2018, 11/23/2018, 11/30/201811/16/2018, 11/23/2018, 11/30/2018-----------------------------------

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000007730872 Title Order No.: 180321350 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 045-7654494-703 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/12/2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/20/2012 as Instrument No. 2012-0055433-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of FRESNO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: KERRY REYES SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 12/18/2018 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE VAN NESS AVENUE EXIT FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 VAN NESS, FRESNO, CA 93721. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 386 EAST FEATHER RIVER DRIVE, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93730 APN#: 576-141-06 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding

in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4676851 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/201811/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 18-01210-QQ-CA Title No. 180330185-CA-VOI A.P.N. 505-106-10 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/09/2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Harnak Gill, a married man, and spouse, his wife and Jasvinder Kaur, as his Sole and Separate Property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 02/19/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0025918 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Fresno County, California. Date of Sale: 12/12/2018 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Fresno Superior Courthouse, West Entrance to the County Courthouse Breezeway, 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA 93724 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $188,670.13 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5333 N Olinda Ave, Fresno, CA 93723 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the Van Ness Avenue exit from the County Courthouse, 1100 Van Ness, Fresno, CA 93721. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 551-311-36 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2432 Poe Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $261,383.55 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 11/20/2018 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27455 TIERRA ALTA WAY, STE. B, TEMECULA, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.servicelinkASAP.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 140843. Information about postponements that are very short


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trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.auction.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 131952. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4675880 11/16/2018, 11/23/2018, 11/30/201811/16/2018, 11/23/2018, 11/30/2018-----------------------------------

T.S. No. 060512-CA APN: 425-192-15 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 7/12/2002. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 12/18/2018 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/5/2002, as Instrument No. 2002-0130116, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Fresno County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: ISAIAS TRANKIE TISCARENO AND CRISTAL ANN TISCARENO, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AT THE VAN NESS AVENUE EXIT FROM THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1100 VAN NESS, FRESNO, CA 93724 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 632 WEST ACACIA FRESNO, CA 93705 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $33,478.26 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its

predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 060512-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 9211711/23/2018, 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018-----------------------------------

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2018-00674 Loan No.. PDTC01 APN: 033-160-18-S NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/12/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: THOMAS W. CHANEY AND ELIZABETH M. CHANEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS

JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: ASSET DEFAULT MANAGEMENT, INC., Recorded 5/16/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0060319-00 in book, page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Fresno County, California, Date of Sale: 12/13/2018 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Van Ness Avenue exit from the County Courthouse, 1100 Van Ness, Fresno, CA 93721 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $222,175.31 Street Address or other common designation of real property: VACANT LAND APN: 033-160-18-S FRESNO COUNTY The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2018-00674. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 11/14/2018 ASSET DEFAULT MANAGEMENT, INC., AS TRUSTEE 24013 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200 Calabasas, California 91302 Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 Julie Taberdo, Sr. Trustee Sale Officer A-4676392 11/23/2018, 11/30/2018, 12/07/201811/23/2018, 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018-----------------------------------

T.S. No.: 300W-018177 Title Order No. 05824336 APN: 446-193-05 Property Address: 3440 JOYCE DR., FRESNO, CA 93703 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED OR PUBLISHED COPY OF THIS

DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/10/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale of the Trustor’s interest will be made to the highest bidder for lawful money of the United States, payable at the time of sale in cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: HORTENSE V MARTINEZ, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, AS SOLE OWNER Duly Appointed Trustee: PLM LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC Recorded 10/2/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0183127, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Fresno County, California, Date of Sale: 12/17/2018 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Van Ness Avenue exit from the County Courthouse at 1100 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $230,629.60 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3440 JOYCE DR. FRESNO, CA 93703 A.P.N.: 446-193-05 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The following statements; NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS and NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER are statutory notices for all one to four single family residences and a courtesy notice for all other types of properties. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed

of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.nationwideposting.com/, using the file number assigned to this case 300W-018177. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 11/16/2018 PLM LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC, as Trustee Phone: 408-370-4030 46 N Second Street Campbell, California 95008 Elizabeth Godbey, Vice President PLM LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0344233 To: FRESNO BUSINESS JOURNAL PUB: 11/23/2018, 11/30/2018, 12/07/201811/23/2018, 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018-----------------------------------

CIVIL (1)SUMMONS(CITACION JUDICIAL)NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) Omar Marin aka Omar De Jesus Marin Contreras; Baback Shirvani aka Babak Shirvani; Nicolas Enrique Loret De Mola and Does 1 through 25YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DAMANDANTE) Joseph AbdullahNOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede

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decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.CASE NUMBER(Numero del Caso)BCV-18-102271The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es) Kern County Superior CourtMetro Division1415 Truxtun Ave.Bakersfield CA 93301 Ph: (661) 868-7205The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado es),Reuben D. Nathan, Esq.600 West Broadway Suite 700San Diego, CA 92101(619) 272-7014DATE: (Fecha) 9/12/2018TAMARAH HARBER-PICKENS Clerk, (Secretario)By Joshua Flores, Deputy (Adjunto)(SEAL)11/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018-----------------------------------

NOTICE AND CITATION TOPARENT FOR APPEARANCE ATHEARING.W&I Code §366.26 Hearing: 2-04-2019Time: 8:00 A.M.; DEPT: 22SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,COUNTY OF FRESNOJUVENILE COURTCase No.: 09-300286In The Matter OfAALIYAH AVILADOB: 06-10-2018MinorTO: JUAN F. RAMOS, FATHER OF THE MINOR, AND TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE THE FATHER OF THE MINOR.This is to notify you that you are cited to appear at the hearing below, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code §366.23 and §366.26:DATE: FEBRUARY 04, 2019TIME: 8:00 A.M.

your parental rights should be terminated so that the minor can be adopted.This is also to advise you that you have certain legal rights and protections, including the right to oppose these proceedings. You have the right to hire an attorney of your choice to represent you. If you are unable to retain a lawyer, you may request that the judge appoint one for you, who shall be the Public Defender or a private attorney. If you cannot afford to pay the cost of legal counsel to represent you, the fee will be paid by Fresno County.This notice and citation is dated NOV 8, 2018.SHERAN MORTON,Clerk of the Court.By: GAVIN HARRISON, Deputy.___________________________DISOBEDIENCE TO THIS CITATION BY FAILING TO APPEAR MAY SUBJECT THE PARTY SERVED TO ARREST AND PUNISHMENT FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT.___________________________FRESNO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, 2135 Fresno Street, Suite 403, Fresno CA 93721 Telephone Number: (559) 600-1975, PETITIONER COUNTY OF FRESNO, Acting by and through its DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.11/16/2018, 11/23/2018, 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018-----------------------------------

CITATION TO APPEAR PURSUANT TO PROBATE CODE § 1516.5 AND FAMILY CODE §7881IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIAIN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FRESNOFamily Law DivisionDATE: 01-14-2019TIME: 2:30 p.m.DEPT: 202In the Matter of the petition ofHAILEE N. BARNES,a Minor. Case No. 18CEFL05666 TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO MICHAEL LEE TURNER, the presumed father of HAILEE N. BARNES: By Order of this Court you are hereby cited and required to appear before the Judge presiding in Department 202 of this Court on 1-14-19, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. then and there to show cause, if any you have, why HAILEE N. BARNES, born December 30, 2009, should not be declared free from your custody and control for the purpose of allowing Petitioners, ALISHA ROW and KEVIN ROW to proceed with her adoption. The following information concerns rights and procedures that relate to this proceeding for the termination of custody and control of HAILEE N. BARNES as set forth in Family Code Section 7860 through 7864: 1. At the beginning of the proceeding, the Court will consider whether or not the interest of MICHAEL LEE TURNER, the presumed father of HAILEE N. BARNES requires the appointment of counsel. If the Court finds that his interests do require protection, the Court will appoint counsel to represent him, whether or not he is able to afford counsel. The minor child will not be present in Court unless the minor child so requests or the Court so orders. 2. If you appear without counsel and are unable to afford counsel, the Court must appoint counsel for you, unless you knowingly and intelligently waive the right to be represented by counsel. The Court will not appoint the same counsel to represent both you and your child, HAILEE BARNES. 3. If the Court appoints counsel for you, at the end of the proceeding, the Court will hold a hearing to determine the amount, if any, that you may be required to reimburse the County for the services of the appointed counsel. 4. The Court may continue the proceeding for not more than 30 days as necessary to appoint counsel and to enable counsel to become acquainted with the case. Your failure, without

reasonable cause, to appear and abide by the Order of this Court will constitute contempt of this Court.Dated: NOV 16 2018 SHERAN MORTON,Clerk of the CourtBy: ROSIE MENDOZADeputyARTICLE 4 - Appointment of Counsel Family Code § 7860 Procedure for Appointment of CounselAt the beginning of the proceeding on a petition filed pursuant to this part, counsel shall be appointed as provided in this article. The public defender or private co appointed as counsel pursuant to this article. The same counsel shall not to represent both the child and the child’s parent.FamilyCode § 7861 Appointment to Protect Interests of ChildThe court shall consider whether the interests of the child require the appointment of counsel. If the court finds that the interests of the child require representation by counsel, the court shall appoint counsel to represent the child, whether or not the child is able to afford counsel. The child shall not be present in court unless the child so requests or the court so orders.Family Code § 7862 Appointment of Counsel for ParentIf a parent appears without counsel and is unable to afford counsel, the court shall appoint counsel for the parent, unless that representation is knowingly and intelligently waived.Family Code § 7863 Compensation and Expenses of Private Appointed CounselPrivate counsel appointed under this article shall receive a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, the amount of which shall be determined by the court. The amount so determined shall be paid by the real parties of interest, other than the child, in proportions the court deems just. However, if the court finds that any of the interest are unable to afford counsel, the amount shall be paid out of the general fund of the county.Family Code § 7864 Continuance The court may continue the proceeding for not to exceed 30 days as necessary to appoint counsel and to enable counsel to become acquainted with the case.CATARINA M. BENITEZ SBN 256518BENITEZ LAW FIRM P.C.475 Bullard AvenueClovis, CA 93612Telephone: (559) 472-7337Facsimile: (559) 579-1100Attorney for Petitioners11/23/2018, 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------

PROBATE (1)NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OFMARLON PHILLIP GONZALEZCASE NO: 18CEPR01192To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARLON PHILLIP GONZALEZA Petition for Probate has been filed by MICHAEL PATRICK GONZALEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of FRESNO.The Petition for Probate requests that MICHAEL PATRICK GONZALEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:December 21, 2018, 9:00 A.M., Dept.: 403

1130 “O” Street, 3rd Floor - Dept. 403Fresno, California 93724CENTRAL DIVISIONIf you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.Attorney for petitioner:Gregory J. Roberts #141516BARRUS AND ROBERTS, P. C.375 WOODWORTH AVE., SUITE 103CLOVIS, CA 93612 (559) 431-680011/30/2018, 12/05/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------

(1)NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OFJOAN M. MONROECASE NO: 18CEPR01191To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOAN M. MONROEA Petition for Probate has been filed by U.S. BANK, N.A. in the Superior Court of California, County of FRESNO.The Petition for Probate requests that U.S. BANK, N.A be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:January 2, 2019, 9:00 A.M., Dept.: 3031130 “O” Street, 3rd Floor - Dept. 303Fresno, California 93721If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the 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

PLACE: Department 22 Juvenile Dependency Court, 1100 Van Ness, Fresno, California 93724PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT AT THIS HEARING FRESNO COUNTY, THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, WILL RECOMMEND TO THE COURT THAT THE PARENTAL RIGHTS OF JUAN F. RAMOS, FATHER OF THE MINOR, AND TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE THE FATHER OF THE MINOR, BE TERMINATED AND THAT THE ABOVE MINOR BE FREED FOR ADOPTION.As the parent of the subject minor, you are cited to and may appear at Court as indicated above in order to express your opinion as to whether your parental rights should be terminated so that the minor can be adopted.This is also to advise you that you have certain legal rights and protections, including the right to oppose these proceedings. You have the right to hire an attorney of your choice to represent you. If you are unable to retain a lawyer, you may request that the judge appoint one for you, who shall be the Public Defender or a private attorney. If you cannot afford to pay the cost of legal counsel to represent you, the fee will be paid by Fresno County.This notice and citation is dated OCT 29, 2018.SHERAN MORTON,Clerk of the Court.By: P. CHA, Deputy.___________________________DISOBEDIENCE TO THIS CITATION BY FAILING TO APPEAR MAY SUBJECT THE PARTY SERVED TO ARREST AND PUNISHMENT FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT.___________________________FRESNO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, 2135 Fresno Street, Suite 403, Fresno CA 93721 Telephone Number: (559) 600-1975, PETITIONER COUNTY OF FRESNO, Acting by and through its DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.11/09/2018, 11/16/2018, 11/23/2018, 11/30/2018-----------------------------------

NOTICE AND CITATION TOPARENT FOR APPEARANCE ATHEARING.W&I Code §366.26 Hearing: 02-13-2019Time: 8:00 A.M.; DEPT: 22SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,COUNTY OF FRESNOJUVENILE COURTCase No.: 03-300262In The Matter OfELIZABETH RAYLEEN BLANCODOB: 02-17-2017MinorTO: MICHELLE BLANCO, MOTHER OF THE MINOR, AND TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE THE MOTHER OF THE MINOR. UNKNOWN FATHER, FATHER OF THE MINOR, AND TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE THE FATHER OF THE MINOR.This is to notify you that you are cited to appear at the hearing below, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code §366.23 and §366.26:DATE: FEBRUARY 13, 2019TIME: 8:00 A.M.PLACE: Department 22, Juvenile Dependency Court, 1100 Van Ness, Fresno, California 93724PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT AT THIS HEARING FRESNO COUNTY, THROUGH ITS DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, WILL RECOMMEND TO THE COURT THAT THE PARENTAL RIGHTS OF MICHELLE BLANCO, MOTHER OF THE MINOR, AND TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE THE MOTHER OF THE MINOR. UNKNOWN FATHER, FATHER OF THE MINOR, AND TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE THE FATHER OF THE MINOR, BE TERMINATED AND THAT THE ABOVE MINOR BE FREED FOR ADOPTION.As the parents of the subject minor, you are cited to and may appear at Court as indicated above in order to express your opinion as to whether

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personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.Attorney for petitioner:CURTIS D. RINDLISBACHER #142929BAKER, MANOCK & JENSEN, PC5260 NORTH PALM AVENUE, STE. 421FRESNO, CA 93704(559) 432-540011/30/2018, 12/05/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------

NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OFLEROY HENRY KRUM, aka LE ROY HENRY KRUM, aka LEROY H. KRUM, aka LE ROY H. KRUM, aka LEROY KRUM, aka LE ROY KRUMCASE NO: 18CEPR01165To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LEROY HENRY KRUM, aka LE ROY HENRY KRUM, aka LEROY H. KRUM, aka LE ROY H. KRUM, aka LEROY KRUM, aka LE ROY KRUMA Petition for Probate has been filed by RICHARD BOGY in the Superior Court of California, County of FRESNO.The Petition for Probate requests that RICHARD BOGY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:December 13, 2018, 9:00 A.M., Dept.: 3031130 “O” Street, 3rd Floor - Dept. 303Fresno, California 93724ProbateIf 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:Melissa E. Webb #228745Robert T. Ainley #291197Dowling Aaron Incorporated403 N. Floral StreetVisalia, CA 93291(559) 739-720011/16/2018, 11/21/2018, 11/30/2018-----------------------------------

NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OFJOHN WAKEFIELD CUMMINGSCASE NO: 18CEPR01166To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHN WAKEFIELD CUMMINGSA Petition for Probate has been filed by Anthony Miranda in the Superior Court of California, County of FRESNO.The Petition for Probate requests that Anthony Miranda be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:December 12, 2018, 9:00 A.M., Dept.: 3031130 “O” Street, 3rd Floor - Dept. 303Fresno, California 93724Probate DivisionIf you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.Attorney for petitioner:Steven R. Mortimer SB#054187Law Office of Mortimer & Benitez110 North D StreetMadera CA 93638(559) 674-871211/16/2018, 11/21/2018, 11/30/2018-----------------------------------

NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OFJOAQUIN HERNANDEZCASE NO: 17CEPR01055To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOAQUIN HERNANDEZ NOTE: The Public Administrator is currently administering the estate. Martina Hernandez was the original petitioner, but the

Court appointed the Public Administrator to administer the estate instead.A Petition for Probate has been filed by Martina Hernandez in the Superior Court of California, County of Fresno/Central Division.The Petition for Probate requests that Martina Hernandez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE IS ONGOING.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:The Fresno County AdministratorDANIEL C. CEDERBORG, County Counsel - 124260Heather H. Kruthers, Senior Deputy--SBN 1921952220 Tulare Street, Suite 500Fresno, CA 93721-2128(559) 600-347911/16/2018, 11/21/2018, 11/30/2018-----------------------------------

FICTITIOUS (1) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2201810006373The following person(s) is (are) conducting business asCLASS AND COCKTAILS at 3450 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE, CLOVIS, CA 93611 FRESNO COUNTY:Mailing Address:3450 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE, CLOVIS, CA 93611;Full Name of Registrant:CANDACE ASHLEY PHILLIPS, 3450 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE, CLOVIS, CA 93611DREW DEREK PHILLIPS, 3450 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE, CLOVIS, CA 93611.Registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name listed above on: 11/01/2018This business conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE.CANDACE ASHLEY PHILLIPS, CO-OWNER.This statement filed with the Fresno County Clerk on: 11/07/2018. (Seal)BRANDI L. ORTH,COUNTY CLERK.

By: MARISSA CURTIS, DEPUTY. “NOTICE - THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME.”11/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018, 12/21/2018-----------------------------------

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2201810006305The following person(s) is (are) conducting business asTURTOISE FLOW at 1669 MITCHELL AVENUE, CLOVIS, CA 93611 FRESNO COUNTY:Mailing Address:1669 MITCHELL AVENUE, CLOVIS, CA 93611;Full Name of Registrant:DUNG A. NGUYEN, 1669 MITCHELL AVENUE, CLOVIS, CA 93611.Registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name listed above on: 10/05/2018This business conducted by: INDIVIDUALDUNG A NGUYEN, OWNERThis statement filed with the Fresno County Clerk on: 11/02/2018 (Seal)BRANDI L. ORTH,COUNTY CLERK.By: GLORIA AYALA, DEPUTY. “NOTICE - THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME.”11/09/2018, 11/16/2018, 11/23/2018, 11/30/2018-----------------------------------

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2201810006353The following person(s) is (are) conducting business asPOKEWAY at 7723 N. BLACKSTONE AVENUE, SUITE 108, FRESNO, CA 93720, FRESNO COUNTY, Phone (559) 431-0088:Full Name of Registrant:PHAT NGO, 5828 W. INDIANAOPOLIS AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93722.Registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name listed above.This business conducted by: INDIVIDUAL.PHAT NGO, OWNER.This statement filed with the Fresno County Clerk on: 11/06/2018. (Seal)BRANDI L. ORTH,COUNTY CLERK.By: EMILY YANG, DEPUTY. “NOTICE - THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME.”11/09/2018, 11/16/2018, 11/23/2018, 11/30/2018-----------------------------------

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2201810006354The following person(s) is (are) conducting business asWESTFIELD INVESTMENT & ASSOCIATES, LLC at 25 L STREET, FRESNO, CA 93721 FRESNO COUNTY:Full Name of Registrant:WESTFIELD INVESTMENT & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 25 L STREET, FRESNO, CA 93721.Registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name listed above on: 07/28/2010.This business conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY CO.Articles of Incorporation Number: 201020910289JORGE DOMINGUEZ, CEO.This statement filed with the Fresno County Clerk on: 11/06/2018. (Seal)BRANDI L. ORTH,COUNTY CLERK.By: MARISSA CURTIS, DEPUTY.

“NOTICE - THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME.”11/09/2018, 11/16/2018, 11/23/2018, 11/30/2018-----------------------------------

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT FROM USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME.File No. 2201710002569The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the following fictitious business name(s) of: [1] USA PHIACADEMY BEAUTY SCHOOLAt business address: [2] 1515 E. SHAW AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93710, FRESNO COUNTYThe fictitious business name referred to above was filed in the office of the Fresno County Clerk on 05/05/2017The full name and residence address of the person(s) abandoning the use of the listed fictitious business name(s) is (are): [3]JOCELYN TRAN, 614 VERNAZZA AVENUE, DINUBA, CA 93618;[4] Signed: JOCELYN TRANThis abandonment was filed with the Fresno County Clerk on 11/06/2018.(Seal)BRANDI L. ORTH,COUNTY CLERK.By: EMILY YANG, DEPUTY.11/09/2018, 11/16/2018, 11/23/2018, 11/30/2018-----------------------------------

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2201810006362The following person(s) is (are) conducting business asUSA ACADEMY BEAUTY SCHOOL at 1515 E. SHAW AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93710, FRESNO COUNTY:Mailing Address:10948 E. EGRET POINT, CLOVIS, CA 93619;Full Name of Registrant:JOCELYN TRAN, 10948 E. EGRET POINT, CLOVIS, CA 93619Registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name listed above on: 11/06/2018This business conducted by: INDIVIDUALJOCELYN TRAN, OWNER.This statement filed with the Fresno County Clerk on: 11/06/2018. (Seal)BRANDI L. ORTH,COUNTY CLERK.By: EMILY YANG, DEPUTY. “NOTICE - THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME.”11/09/2018, 11/16/2018, 11/23/2018, 11/30/2018-----------------------------------

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2201810006108The following person(s) is (are) conducting business asADDICTED COLLECTIBLES TOY SHOP at 597 W TWAIN AVENUE, CLOVIS, CA 93612 FRESNO:Full Name of Registrant:ROSARIORAPHEAL MALIWAT ABRINA, 597 W. TWAIN AVENUE, CLOVIS, CA 93612.Registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name listed above on: 10/19/2018.This business conducted by: INDIVIDUAL.ROSARIORAPHEAL MALIWAT ABRINA, OWNER.This statement filed with the Fresno County Clerk on: 10/19/2018. (Seal)BRANDI L. ORTH,COUNTY CLERK.By: ELIZABETH OROZCO, DEPUTY. “NOTICE - THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES

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FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME.”11/16/2018, 11/23/2018, 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018-----------------------------------

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2201810006422The following person(s) is (are) conducting business asCHEEMA TRUCKING at 7144 E. ROBINSON AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93737 FRESNO COUNTY:Mailing Address:7144 E. ROBINSON AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93737;Full Name of Registrant:RANJIT SINGH, 7144 E. ROBINSON AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93737Registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name listed above on: 05/15/2005This business conducted by: INDIVIDUALRANJIT SINGH, OWNERThis statement filed with the Fresno County Clerk on: 11/09/2018 (Seal)BRANDI L. ORTH,COUNTY CLERK.By: GLORIA AYALA, Deputy. “NOTICE - THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME.”11/23/2018, 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2201810006561The following person(s) is (are) conducting business asPioneer EquipmentPioneer Equipment Co. at 2589 N Air Fresno Suite 109, Fresno CA 93727, FRESNO COUNTY, Phone (559) 253-0526 ext:Mailing Address:P.O. Box 12406, Fresno CA 93777;Full Name of Registrant:Pioneer Farm Equipment Co., 2589 N. Air Fresno Suite 109, Fresno CA 93727.Registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name listed above on: 11/30/1994.This business conducted by: Corporation.Articles of Incorporation Number: C1919346Mark Cutting, Vice President.This statement filed with the Fresno County Clerk on: 11/19/2018. (Seal)BRANDI L. ORTH,COUNTY CLERK.By: EMILY YANG, DEPUTY. “NOTICE - THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME.”11/23/2018, 11/30/2018, 12/07/2018, 12/14/2018-----------------------------------

MISC. (1)White Ash Broadcasting Board of Directors meet 12/11/18, 5pm, 2589 Alluvial, Clovis.11/30/2018-----------------------------------

(1)NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE(SECS. 6101-6111 U.C.C.)Notice is hereby given to the creditors of Karanbaljit Kahlon and Balwinder Kaur Kahlon (“Seller”), whose business address is 7995 N. Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720, that a bulk sale is about to be made

to Navjeet Chahal (“Buyer”), whose business address is 7995 N. Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720.The property to be transferred is located at 7995 N. Cedar Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720 Fresno,County of Fresno. Said property is described as: ALL INVENTORY, STOCK IN TRADE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL OF THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS JOHNNY QUIK 111.The bulk sale will be consummated on or after December 19, 2018, at North American Title Company, Inc., 7555 N. Palm Avenue, Suite 210, Fresno, CA 93711 pursuant to Division 6 of the California Code.This bulk sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the California Commercial Code. ALL CLAIMS TO BE SENT C/O North American Title Company, Inc., Escrow No. 55601-1582526-18, 7555 N. Palm Avenue, Suite 210, Fresno, CA 93711. The last date for filing claims shall be December 18, 2018.So far as known to Buyer, all business names and addresses used by Seller for the three years last past, if different from the above, are:MONTY’S LIQUOR 3341 Howard Rd., Madera, CA 93637Dated: August 08, 2018 Buyer: /s/ Navjeet Singh Chahal11/30/2018-----------------------------------

(1)The County of Fresno will be conducting community meetings throughout the County to inform County residents of the General Plan Review and the Zoning Ordinance Update effort that the County has undertaken and to solicit comments from County residents. The community meeting in Supervisorial District Three (3) will be held on December 10, 2018 at Betty Rodriguez Regional Library located at 3040 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93703 from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm. The public review draft documents are posted on the County’s website at www.co.fresno.ca.us/gpr. If you have questions, please call (559) 600-4497.11/30/2018-----------------------------------

(1)NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE(SECS. 6101-6111 U.C.C.)Notice is hereby given to the creditors of The Fort Fresno LLC (formerly known as RS Retail, LLC) (“Seller”), whose business address is 9415 N. Fort Washington Road, #103, Fresno, CA 93730, that a bulk sale is about to be made to Taranjit Kaur (“Buyer”), whose business address is 9415 N. Fort Washington Road, #103, Fresno, CA 93730.The property to be transferred is located at 9415 N. Fort Washington Road, #103, Fresno, CA 93730. County of Fresno. Said property is described as: ALL INVENTORY, STOCK IN TRADE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND GOODWILL OF THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS THE FORT.The bulk sale will be consummated on or after December 19, 2018, at North American Title Company, Inc., 7555 N. Palm Avenue, Suite 210, Fresno, CA 93711 pursuant to Division 6 of the California Code.This bulk sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the California Commercial Code. ALL CLAIMS TO BE SENT C/O North American Title Company, Inc., 55601-1599544-18, 7555 N. Palm Avenue, Suite 210, Fresno, CA 93711. The last date for filing claims shall be December 18, 2018.So far as known to Buyer, all business names and addresses used by Seller for the three years last past, if different from the above, are:NONE Dated: November 18, 2018 Buyer: /s/ Taranjit Kaur11/30/2018-----------------------------------

(1)NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTYNotice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at Public Auction by competitive bidding on

December 14th 2018 at 1:30 p.m. at Security Public Storage, 2633 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA 93711, City of Fresno, County of Fresno, State of California. The goods, chattels or personal goods and property of the tenants/units listed below.A249 SHANEE M SHAHIDA282 LLOYD STICKLEB223 MONIQUE MORALES TORRESB258 RITA L OHANOD025 VERONICA GARCIA CRISANTOE140 YVONNE VALEROF008 STEPHANIE MARIE DOMINGUEZG020 MIGUEL ALONSO LAZAROG046 RAYMOND E FRIENDG105 KENNETH W WHITEG115 FRANSICO JOAQUIN MORENOG212 SANDRA M DeLaROSAG213 MICHELLE A ENTROCASOG221 JOELLA A DANIELSG328 MICHELLE K KNOXH129 THERESA C HUNDLEYH214 DYLAN A MEHALLH240 SIYAH C PARKERPurchased 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.This sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.Publication dates: November 30th 2018 & December 7th 201811/30/2018, 12/07/2018-----------------------------------

(1)NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALEBusiness & Professional code S21700Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following described personal property will be held at the hour of 08:00 AM on December 10, 2018 at Derrel’s Mini Storage located at 1441 N. Clovis Ave, Fresno, County of Fresno, State of California.Molina, Patricia Kayaks, chairs, piano Thao, Ka Fence wiring, rack, flooring Chavez, Stella sewing machine, frame, belts Garcia, Dianne L TV’s, bookcase, desk Belken, Steven desk, cabinet, table Blajos-Yanis, Destiny tool box, back pack, radio Rodriguez, Jose stereo, scooter, mixer Goff, Drae Big screen TV Pineda, Stephani Sofa, plastic tub, misc boxes Ouimet, Matthew shoe rack, suitcase, totes Zuniga, Francisco cabinet, mirror, gate Garcia, Omar crib, car seat, bounce seat Gaeta, Joanna Chest, dresser, night stands Agugua, Khampone vacuum, folding carts, fan Alvarez, Antonio shelves, air fan, buckets Rendon, Rene mowers, suitcase, faucet Leslie, David back pack, duffle bag, shirts Garcia, Reyna chair, table, lamp Pasillas, Alfonso bed, air conditioner, crib Lujan, Janelle chest, dresser, lamp Forsyth, David chairs, table, dolly Perez, Frankie tool box, shelf, grinder Uribe, Sabas freezer, rack, air conditionerSigned: J Chavez Date: 11.24.1811/30/2018, 12/07/2018-----------------------------------

(1)NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALEBusiness & Professional code S21700Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following described personal property will be held at the hour of 08:00 AM on December 11, 2018 at Derrel’s Mini Storage located at 9712 N. Willow Ave, Clovis, County of Fresno, State of California.Labonte, Albert hutch, shelving, tables Mefford, Alejandra lamps, table, books Stout, Jason refrigerator, shelves, bicycles Rivas, Adolfo bicycles, chairs, table Douglas, Michael chairs, table, refrigerator Martina, Marguery desk, chairs, clothing Tchieng, Tcherjay bed frame, totes, backpack Naboulsi, Hasan table, chairs, sofaNotice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following described personal property will be held at the hour of 09:00 AM on December 11, 2018 at Derrel’s Mini Storage located at 955 N. Willow Ave, Clovis, County of Fresno, State of

California.Diprinzio, Dominic barstool, golf clubs, dolly Mottola, Yvette picture, tote, pillows Ramsey, Chad microwave, TV, mattress Prescott, Rand computer, toaster, coffee pot Lewis, Sloan tools, heater, toysSigned: J Chavez Date: 11.24.1811/30/2018, 12/07/2018-----------------------------------

(1)NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALEBusiness & Professions Code S21700Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following described personal property will be held at the hour of 08:00 AM on December 12, 2018 at Derrel’s Mini Storage located at 3275 W. Ashlan Ave, Fresno, County of Fresno, State of California.Matthews, Monique mirror, clothes, dvd’s McIntosh, Patricia oxygen tank, basket, heater Donaldson, Amber car seat, baby bed, backpack Cole, Deondra couch, teddy bear, trash can Alvarez, Jesse tv, clothes, ice chest Arroyo, Abel washer, dryer, fishing pole Hunter, Theresa kennel, table, hat boxes Livingston, Rodney vacumm, shoes, dresser Marshall, Willie fishing poles, table, microwave Graves, Zeshay purse, clothes, luggage Martinez, Jeanette table, chairs, dresser Sanchez, Miguel totes, tables, clothing Alvarez, Ernesto bikes, clothes, suitcase Lopez, Victor headboard, gas can, stroller Parley, Terrence luggage, heater, chair Nieto, Lorraine toys, suitcase, stroller James, Alyssa monitor, toys, clothes Aviles Escoto, Cynthia suitcase, basket, purse OBannon, Kris pictures, ice chest, suitcaseSigned: J Chavez Dated: 11.27.1811/30/2018, 12/07/2018-----------------------------------

(1)NOTICE TO BIDDERSNotice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the State Center Community College District will receive sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, and services for Bid No. 1819-11, New Chiller Installation at the New District Office.Bids shall be based upon requirements as set forth in the contract documents, including plans and specifications, which may be obtained at:Fresno ReprographicsContact: Don McDonald7591 N. Ingram Ave., Suite 103Fresno, CA 93711Phone: (559) 261-2347www.fresnorepro.comBids must be made on a form prepared by the District and included in the contract documents. Bids will be received no later than Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 2:00 PM after which time they will be opened and read aloud. Bids must be sealed, marked with bid number and title, and returned to the Purchasing Department of the State Center Community College District at 1525 E. Weldon Ave, Fresno, CA 93704. Facsimile (FAX) copies of the bid will not be accepted.A pre-bid conference has been scheduled on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 @ 10:00AM. Those attending the non-mandatory pre-bid conference shall meet at the Entrance of the New District Office Building (corner of Fulton & Fresno Street).Address: 1171 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721.Prospective bidders shall be required to have a valid Class C20 Contractor’s License.The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment Bond, a Performance Bond, Workers Compensation and General Liability Insurance as required by the Contract Documents. The successful bidder shall also be required to enter into a written agreement on a form provided by the District.Bids must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond or certified check for at least ten (10%) of the amount of the bid and payable to the District, which shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract if awarded the work. Said bond or certified check will be declared forfeited, paid to, or retained by the District as liquidated damages if the bidder refuses or neglects to enter into the contract provided by the District.Each Bidder submitting a proposal to complete the work, labor, materials and/or services (“Work”) subject to this

procurement must be a Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registered contractor pursuant to Labor Code §1725.5 (“DIR Registered Contractor”). A Bidder who is not a DIR Registered Contractor when submitting a proposal for the Work is deemed “not qualified” and the proposal of such a Bidder will be rejected for non-responsiveness. Pursuant to Labor Code §1725.5, all Subcontractors identified in a Bidder’s Subcontractors’ List shall be DIR Registered Contractors. If awarded the Contract for the Work, at all times during performance of the Work, the Bidder and all Subcontractors, of any tier, shall be DIR Registered Contractors.The Work is subject to payment of Prevailing Wage Rates (PWRs). The Contractor and all Subcontractors of every tier shall pay laborers performing any portion of the Work not less than the PWR established for the labor provided. Pursuant to Labor Code §1771.4(a)(4), PWR monitoring and enforcement shall be by the Department of Industrial Relations.The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California, in the manner provided by law, has ascertained the general prevailing rate per diem wages, rate for legal holidays and overtime work, and employee payments for health and welfare, vacation, pension and similar purposes applicable to the work to be performed. Said wages and rates are on file in the District Office and are incorporated herein by reference. Contractor must pay for any labor described or classified in an amount not less than rates specified.Consistent with Public Contract Code section 22300, the District shall, at the request and expense of the Contractor, permit the substitution of securities or the payment of funds equivalent to the amount of monies withheld as retention from progress payments.The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive any informality in the receiving of bids, and consider quality, convenience, and reasonable qualifications as well as price in making awards.Refer questions regarding this bid to Teresa Campagna Bryant, Construction Services Coordinator, [email protected] or (559) 243-7193.Cheryl Sullivan, Vice Chancellor Administration and Financein the name of: Board of TrusteesSTATE CENTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTPUBLISHED: November 30, 2018 & December 7, 2018.11/30/2018, 12/07/2018-----------------------------------

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALEBusiness & Professions Code S21700Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following described personal property will be held at the hour of 08:00 AM on December 3, 2018 at Derrel’s Mini Storage located at 3502 W. San Jose Ave, Fresno, County of Fresno, State of California.Cass, Darryl grill, vacuum, guitar case Rieux, Gregory couch, golf clubs, chair Aguilar, Bobbie stroller, trike, toys Parker, Travis cooler, fridge, microwave Griffin, Bobby shelving, chairs, bike Worgull, Trent fan, suitcase, file cab Williams, Pamela bikes, golf clubs, tools Handy, April chair, kit table, chair White, Ryan keyboard, bedframe, totes Robles, Rosanna suitcase, briefcase, chair Hararah, Issa sander, tool bench, tool box James, Ernest heater, clothing, totes Guled, Fadumo sofa, table, vacuum Fernandez, Vincent luggage, dresser, microwave Sage, Amanda tools, sofa, table Morgan, Michael desk, table, chairs Olguin, Rebecca table, dresser, chair Newman, Lindsy wine rack, speakers, suitcase Mendoza, Blanca sofa, dresser, head board Arechiga, Nefrateri dresser, table, chairs Phillips Sr, Steven Randy fridge, couch, clothing Latimore, Kyleisha shelf, dresser, lamp Crecy, Celia couch, dolly, backpack Granados, Maria fridge, washer, dryer Solano, Freda washer, dryer, luggage Worgull, Trent tool box, chair, shelf Crockett, Cynthia bed frame, suitcase, cooler Hicks, Marissa shelf, tools, suitcase Thomas, Lisa tables, dressers, trunk Cherrry, Devin lamp, dresser, chairSigned: J Chavez Date: 11.14.1811/23/2018, 11/30/2018

PUBLIC NOTICES


‘Tis the season to be generous? It’s a question that’s top-of-mind for many small business owners in December as they look to express gratitude to their employees and retain top-performing talent. “Holiday bonuses are kind of a win-win, because not only does this let employees know that they are val-ued, they are also tax deductible for the business,” says Beth Milito, NFIB’s Senior Executive Counsel.

Still, holiday bonuses remain the ex-ception rather than the rule. Accord-ing to the Bureau of Labor statistics, 38 percent of private sector employ-ees have access to non-production-related bonuses, such as Christmas, end-of-year, or profit-sharing bonuses. And it typically doesn’t make sense to award bonuses until your business is going to turn a profit for the year and has a healthy bit of savings in place to get you through any lean months in the year ahead, says Milito.

Setting a precedentThink about the possibility of setting

a precedent for future years. “If you offer a holiday bonus once, it’s a nice gesture. If you do it twice, then em-ployees are going to come to expect it,” Milito says.

If you’re not sure your business can afford to give out holiday bonuses ev-ery year, make sure to mention that this year’s bonus was tied to the com-pany’s strong performance. “You’re making it clear that they shouldn’t come to expect it necessarily,” she says.

Determining the size of the bonusOnce you’ve decided to hand out

holiday bonuses, the next question is usually: what (or how much) will it be? In general, a cash or check bonus will probably be much more useful than a turkey or a fruit basket, says Milito. Around the holidays, in particular, em-ployees are likely to be experiencing some “pocketbook issues,” she says, and even a small cash bonus they can spend at their discretion will likely be appreciated and remembered.

The size of the bonus should be tied to your company’s profitability and cash flow. There is no one-size-fits-all rule for what’s appropriate. A 2017

Black Friday spending was estimated at $23 billion this year,

up 9 percent from 2017, according to Mastercard. Despite all

of the hoopla with last week’s national shopping holiday, a

vast majority (67 percent) of respondents to The Business

Journal’s online poll said they didn’t plan to shop for Black

Friday. Another 26 percent said they’d do their shopping on-

line, while only 7 percent said they planned to go to brick-

and-mortar stores. Sixty-six votes were cast.

Not at all ...................................... 67%

Online .......................................... 26%

In stores ..........................................7%

Things have been busy while we have been out bringing a crop in. Here are some thoughts I’ve been holding on to.

WaterLast month Presi-

dent Trump signed a memorandum/exec-utive order regard-ing water in Cali-fornia. If allowed by

our “friends” in Sacramento, this could be a very good thing for our farms and communities. The politicians in Sac-ramento have already promised to op-pose this.

The enviros and Democrats in Sac-

ramento have treated our water supply like they have treated the forests in the Sierra. In the name of the environment they have tied everything in knots AND made things worse for the environ-ment. When you disagree with them they will come down on you like a ton of bricks.

Here is an idea I have mentioned be-fore: If they really believe in climate change wouldn’t they be building more water storage? Think about it for a mo-ment. Their own predictions are less snow and more rain. Without the water being stored as snowpack how do we store it for the dry months? California needs more water not less as our popu-lation grows. Cutting back on water to our farms actually hurts the environ-ment, doesn’t it? What happens to Cali-

fornia’s carbon footprint if we have to import all of our food?

I have said for years that we need a healthy environment AND a healthy economy.

Like trade, water issues play out over long periods of time.

TradeYes, the president has taken a lot of

heat over trade and tariffs. As of this writing things have not been resolved with China, BUT— and this is a big BUT — the European Union, Canada and Mexico have all come along.

Of course, no one wants a trade war. But, please remember what the president has said. These trade agree-ments have hurt American workers and American businesses. Do we want

to throw American workers under the bus? Do we want to accept the theft of American intellectual property?

The goal is free AND fair trade. Farm-ers have been concerned about this for years. It is nice to have a friend in D.C.

ElectionOne thing the election should re-

mind us all is that we are a deeply di-vided country, and social media does not help. I have many friends on both sides of the spectrum. Online they breathe fire. In person we get along fine, even though we still disagree.

Farmer, writer and educator, Betancourt is a lecturer at Fresno State and written books on Swiss political history and environmen-tal policy.

the OPINION

Some post-harvest thoughts on our current state of affairs

How do you plan to shop on Black Friday?

WEB POLL

GUEST VIEWPaul Betancourt

All about holiday bonusessurvey across several industries, by the firm Accounting Principals, found that one-third of businesses award holiday bonuses under $500. One-quarter dole out $500 to $999, and just over 40 percent give bonuses higher than $1,000.

Employees don’t need to get the exact same amount, although that’s certainly a popular option. But if you are going to give out different amounts, there should be a consis-tent rule of thumb used for everyone, recommends the United States Small Business Administration. At some companies, that’s as simple as giving everyone the same flat percentage of their salaries. At others, they might decide that managers receive a cer-tain amount while entry-level workers receive a different bonus. Whatever

method you decide, rec-ognize that employees will likely talk and com-pare, says Milito. That’s appropriate, she says, but you can get in front of any hurt feelings or

confusion about discrepancies by be-ing upfront about how bonuses were determined.

Tax considerationsAs you calculate bonuses, keep in

mind that this money is considered supplemental wages and is subject to income tax withholding and FICA. It will also appear on an employee’s W-2 form as taxable income. You can either include the bonuses in an em-ployee’s regular paycheck and calcu-late withholdings the standard way, or you can withhold a flat 25 percent.

Whether you hand out cash or in-clude the bonus in an employee’s check, they’re still going to have to re-port the income. Gift cards that have a cash value also need to be reported by the employee. Uncle Sam doesn’t care about small gifts (under $100), like tur-keys, gift baskets, or fruitcakes.

For a profitable business that can af-ford to give out bonuses, doing so can strengthen loyalty, build goodwill, and boost morale well into the New Year.

Founded in 1943, and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the National Federation of Independent Business is America’s leading small-business advo-cacy association.


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2006

(2005)

Name of association

Address

Web site or e-mail address

Telephone

Fax

Local activity

• members

• chapters

• staff

Membership criteria

Membership area

–––––––––––––

Annual Dues

Organization publication

2006 budget

–––––––––––––

Year founded locally

Location of

headquartersTop local executive

1(1)

Fresno County Farm Bureau

1274 W. Hedges Ave.

Fresno, Calif. 93728

www.fcfb.org

[email protected]

237-0263

237-3396

• 5,000

• 1• 5

Those wishing to support agriculture in Fresno

County

Fresno County

–––––––––––––

$75 sustaining

$125 voting

Agriculture Today, Friday Follow-up

WND

–––––––––––––

1917

Fresno

Karla Kay Fullerton

2(3)

Better Business Bureau

2519 W. Shaw Ave., Ste. 106


www.bbb.org

222-8111

228-6518

•3,734

• 1

• 28

Commitment to ethical business

San Joaquin Valley

–––––––––––––

$380

Newsletter, annual member roster, consumer

publications

$2,011,058

–––––––––––––

1950

Fresno

Doug Broten,

CEO

3(2)

Fresno Association of Realtors

6720 N. West


www.fresnorealtors.com

490-6400

490-6464

•3,731

• 1• 9

Valid real estate license

Fresno County

–––––––––––––

WND

Grapevine, Realtor Magazine

WND

–––––––––––––

1905

Fresno

Mary Van Ness

4(4)

Greater Fresno Area

Chamber of Commerce

2331 Fresno Street


www.fresnochamber.com

495-4800

495-4811

• 1,900

• N/A

• 12

Business in Fresno and surrounding counties

Fresno County

–––––––––––––

WND

Membership Directory, Guide to Fresno

$990,000

–––––––––––––

1895

Fresno

Al Smith,

presidet/CEO

5(5)

Fresno County Bar Association

1221 Van Ness Ave., Ste. 300


www.fresnocountybar.org

264-2619

264-8726

• 1,200

• N/A

• 3

Member in good standing with the state bar of

California

Fresno County

–––––––––––––

$115

The Bar Bulletin

WND

–––––––––––––

1882

Fresno

Bobbie Lee,

executive director

6(6)

Visalia Chamber of Commerce

220 N. Santa Fe

Visalia, Calif. 93292

www.visaliachamber.org

[email protected]

734-5876

734-7479

• 1,130

• WND

• 8

Businesses and civic minded individuals

Tulare County

–––––––––––––

Varies

Monthly newsletter, annual membership,

directory, annual Visalia map

$1,000,000

–––––––––––––

1899

Visalia

Mike Cully, president/CEO

7(7)

Clovis Chamber of Commerce

325 Pollasky Ave.

Clovis, Calif. 93612

www.clovischamber.com

[email protected]

299-7363

299-2969

• 1,100

• WND

• 6

Businesses in good standing

Central California

–––––––––––––

$185 and up

Clovis Chamber monthly newsletter, annual

chamber directory

WND

–––––––––––––

1912

Clovis

Jim Ware,

president/CEO

8(10)

California Society of Certified Public Accountants

(CalCPA)

P. O. Box 729

Sanger, Calif. 93657

www.calcpa.org

[email protected]

876-3800

876-3880

• 864

• 1• 1

Licensed CPAs, CPA candidates, students, and

non-CPA associates

Fresno, Madera, Kings and

Tulare counties

–––––––––––––

varies

California CPA Magazine, CalCPA Fresno

Chapter Bulletin, CalCPA Clips (online)

$71,000

–––––––––––––

1970

Redwood City

Anthony Forestiere, CPA/chapter

president

9

(12)

California Apartment Association

516 W. Shaw Ave., Ste. 200


www.caanet.org

[email protected]

221-2533

221-2503

• 800

• 1• 1

Ownership or management of residential rental

housing

Fresno, Madera, Kings and

Tulare counties

–––––––––––––

$113 base

plus $1.35 per unit

Perspective Magazine

WND

–––––––––––––

WND

Sacramento

Stephanie Espinosa

10

(NR)

Fresno Builders Exchange

1244 N. Mariposa St.


[email protected]

www.fresnobuildersexchange.com

237-1831

264-2532

• 785

• 1• 9

Firms involved in, or associated in or with the

construction industry

WND

–––––––––––––

$250

Weekly newsletter, monthly safety newsletter,

annual membership directory, various

educational books and reference material

WND

–––––––––––––

1922

Fresno

Roxanne Greenwood,

executive director

11

(NR)

Porterville Chamber of Commerce

93 N. Main St.

Porterville, Calif. 93257

[email protected]

www.chamberporterville.com

784-7502

784-0770

• 540

• N/A

• 3

Open to all

Central Valley

–––––––––––––

varies

Chamber CONNECT, local map, community

and business resource guide

$310,000

–––––––––––––

1907

Porterville

Donnette Silva Carter

12

(NR)

Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

2331 Fresno St., Ste. 114


www.cchcc.net

[email protected]

495-4817

495-4811

• 513

• 1• 2

Businesses

Central Valley

–––––––––––––

$150 - $500

Business Link, travel guide

$250,000

–––––––––––––

1984

Fresno

Lorena Martinez

13

(NR)

Fresno-Madera Dental Society

371 E. Bullard Ave., Ste. 120


www.fmds.com

438-7284

438-7287

• 450

• 1• 2

WND

Fresno and Madera counties

–––––––––––––

$255

The Grapevine Bulletin

WND

–––––––––––––

1912

Sacramento

Valjean Xaiz

14

(13)

Selma District Chamber of Commerce

1821 Tucker St.

Selma, Calif. 93662

[email protected]

www.cityofselma.com

891-2235

896-7075

• 352

• N/A

• 2

WND

Central Valley

–––––––––––––

$25 - $250

18 brochures, membership directory, monthly

newsletter, promotional flyer, economic profiles

$150,000

–––––––––––––

1929

Selma

Cindy Howell,

executive director

Roseann Galvan,

president

15

(15)

Fresno Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

1456 W. Shaw


[email protected]

www.fahcc.org

222-8705

222-8706

• 300

• WND

• 3

Business, individuals, students

Fresno

–––––––––––––

$250 - $500

Directory, newsletter, brochures, flyers, micro-

loan information

$350,000

–––––––––––––

2001

Fresno

Dora C. Rivera

16

(17)

Downtown Association of Fresno

2014 Tulare St., Ste. 713


www.downtownfresno.org

490-9966

490-9968

• 275

• 1• 2

Anyone with an interest in the revitalization of

downtown Fresno

unrestricted

–––––––––––––

$25 - $2500

What’s Up Downtown

$476,000

–––––––––––––

1955

Fresno

Stanley Kooyumjian,

executive director

17

(14)

Lemoore Chamber of Commerce

300 E St.

Lemoore, Calif. 93245

www.lemoorecofc.com

924-6401

924-4520

• 270

• WND

• 3

Individuals, businesses, churches, students

Lemoore

–––––––––––––

$185 - $920

Lemoore Lifestyles

$200,000

–––––––––––––

1929

Lemoore

Lynda Lahondy,

CEO

18

(18)

Kingsburg District Chamber of Commerce

1475 Draper St.

Kingsburg, Calif. 93631

[email protected]

www.kingsburgchamberofcommerce.org

897-1111

897-4621

• 200

• WND

• 1

Various categories

Kingsburg and surrounding

areas

–––––––––––––

$125 - $275

Sweedish Village Voice

$165,000

–––––––––––––

1922

KingsburgJess Chambers, executive director

19

(19)

National Association of Insurance & Financial

Advisors-Fresno

(NAIFA-Fresno)

4747 N. First St., Ste. 140


www.naifafresno.org

439-4087

227-1463

• 182

• 1

• WND

Life insurance industry

Fresno/Madera Counties

–––––––––––––

$387

Lifewire Newsletter

WND

–––––––––––––

1921

Falls Church, Va.

Vicki Von Tersch,

RHU, LUTCF

20

(NR)

Dinuba Chamber of Commerce

210 N. L St.

Dinuba, Calif. 93618

www.dinubacommerce.org

[email protected]

591-2707

591-2712

• 150

• WND

• 3

WND

WND

–––––––––––––

WND

WND

WND

–––––––––––––

1912

WND

Ralph H. Hinds

Professional Associations

In the Central San Joaquin Valley – ranked by number of local members; if tied by number of staff.

Research: Robin D. Ogle

Lee Onna Maciel

Original publication date: March 17, 2006

Key: WND: Would not disclose.

NR: Not ranked.

Not all sources responded to phone or fax inquiries.

Source: Representatives from each association. The Business Jo

urnal assumes all information given is correct. Not all respondants ra

nked on this list. Fresno-Madera Medical Society, Kings

County Farm Buerau, Central California Association of Health Underwriters and The Advertising Federation, did not respond for this years lis

ting.


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