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Tragedy unites community SHOOTING VICTIMS SOUTO, LIGHT REMEMBERED Jaqueline McCool and Michael Moore
more than $115,000 as of 3pm July 1. Light was The Ford Store's parts and service director. Souto was the dealership's parts manager. Morgan Hill police revealed on June 26 that Light, 59, of San Jose, tackled Leet immediately after Leet pulled out a .38 revolver and shot Souto at point-blank range at about 6pm June 25, killing him
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Brian Light was hailed as a hero who saved lives before losing his own when a gunman opened fire at The Ford Store Morgan Hill June 25. Xavier Souto was known as a friendly, outgoing family man who was deeply loved as a father, husband and son.
Light and Souto died when one of their own colleagues shot them in a workplace dispute at The Ford Store on Condit Road. Less than 24 hours after the shooting, staff at the Ford Store set up a fundraising website for the families of Light and Souto. As a testament to the impact the tragedy has had on the region, and the love and respect that Light and Souto commanded before their deaths, the site at gofundme.com had raised
IN MEMORY Visitors to The Ford Store Morgan Hill in the days after the June 25 shooting have left flowers and candles in front of the auto dealership in memory of victims Xavier Souto and Brian Light.
Shooting details unfold WORKPLACE VIOLENCE LEAVES THREE DEAD AT THE FORD STORE Michael Moore Editor
who rarely welcomed visitors to his home. Leet, who had worked at The Ford Store Morgan Hill for about eight years, had no criminal history. He owned “well over a dozen firearms,” including two he brought into the Condit Road auto dealership the evening of June 25, according to police. He had acquired all of the firearms legally, they said. In the days after the June 25 tragedy, Morgan Hill police served search warrants on ➝ Shooting , 8
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More than a week after a shooting at The Ford Store Morgan Hill left three of the auto dealership’s employees dead, police continue to search for any remaining clues to the gunman’s motive. They said they are convinced the shooter acted without premeditation after he was fired from his job a few hours earlier on June 25. At the same time, public
officials and community members continue to search for the words to console their neighbors and constituents in the aftermath of the bloodiest incident of workplace violence in the city's history. Steven Leet, 60, who shot Brian Light and Xavier Souto to death before killing himself, was, by all known accounts, a quiet individual who didn’t interact much with those around him, according to police. Morgan Hill Police Sgt. Bill Norman said Leet's neighbors on Russo Drive in San Jose described him as a loner
HELPING HAND Residents mourning the June 25 Ford Store shooting help each
other light candles at a June 27 vigil in support of the victims and their families.
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SUPPORT Attendees of a June 27 vigil at the downtown amphitheater in honor of the Ford Store shooting victims
encouraged support for one another in the aftermath of the tragedy.
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HERO Brian Light is pictured (right) in a March 2019 photo celebrating the Ford Store Morgan Hill’s donation of a 2016 Ford Focus to the automotive department at Gilroy High School. Light was the Ford Store’s parts and service director.
LOVED HIS FAMILY Xavier Souto, far left, is pictured with family members in a May 2019 photo he shared on his Facebook page.
Victims’ fund aims for $500K ➝ Ford Store , 1
instantly. Light briefly struggled with the gunman before he was shot several times himself. This struggle allowed about 35 customers and colleagues inside The Ford Store the time they needed to run to safety as gunshots rang out in the building, Police Chief David Swing said. "Brian's actions here are nothing short of heroic," Swing said. "It is likely that through those actions, he prevented us having additional victims at the scene."
Police Sgt. Bill Norman added that video surveillance from The Ford Store "clearly" shows customers and employees fleeing the building before the gunman exited the office where he shot Light and Souto. "Without that (struggle), he would have been right on top of a lot of people," Norman said. Souto, 38, also of San Jose, had worked at the auto dealership since 2012, Swing said. The family man started out as a parts counter clerk and was later promoted to his most recent position.
"Xavier leaves behind a wife and two sons," said Swing. "Xavier was known for his love of his family, both immediate and extended family, and for the love of his work." The GoFundMe memorial page for the victims states that Souto was the main provider for his family. Light started working at The Ford Store Morgan Hill in 2018. He was recruited to work there after a career of more than 30 years in the automobile industry. The gofundme page says Light
was a mentor to Souto and countless other colleagues through the years. "He was known for his mentoring ability, and for his love of helping others," Swing said at the June 26 press conference at Morgan Hill police station. "That's why he was brought to The Ford Store—because he wanted to train the next generation, because he found true purpose in his work." The GoFundMe memorial page for Souto and Light was started by The Ford Store Morgan Hill General
GOFUNDME FOR VICTIMS The web page set up by employees of The Ford Store to raise funds for the families of Brian Light and Xavier Souto can be found at https://www. gofundme.com/f/soutoandlightmemorialpage. The page is titled “Xavier Souto and Brian Light Memorial Fund.”
Manager and Vice President Ashley Valletta. The fundraising goal is $500,000. The Ford Store was closed June 26, but reopened the following day. The morning of June 26, dealership President
Tim Paulus said in a statement, "We are devastated by this terrible loss. Thank you to the Morgan Hill community, (which) has come together with us during this extremely difficult time."
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Britton Middle School teacher and South County Basketball Academy founder Jim Green has lived in Morgan Hill since August 1977. He bought his Ford Fusion from Ford Store Morgan Hill. “As much as we would rather not admit it, senseless workplace killings and school shootings have no geographic boundaries. They’re oblivious to ZIP codes and demographics,” Green said. “It’s just devastating. Personally, I think there should be equal parts emphasis on mental health as gun control.” News of a workplace shooting at the local auto dealership did not come as a surprise to Gilroy resident Joe Luna, who worked as an auto technician at two different BMW dealerships over an eight-year span. He said car dealerships are “high-stress environments, especially for auto technicians.” “I could totally see this taking place. Absolutely. I’m surprised it hasn’t happened sooner,” said Luna, who left the industry because of “infighting among technicians to get the most profitable jobs.” Morgan Hill parent Maria Bruhns said the first thing she did upon hearing the tragic news was look for names to see if the victims were anyone she knew from town since she’s been here since 1984. “I’m not really surprised because this is a typical American town, and unfortunately, this happens because we don’t have stronger gun laws,” said Bruhns, who attended Paradise Valley, Britton and Live Oak schools. “It’s weird that he just had a gun in his car and he decided (on) this course of action instead of just talking it out.”
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various issues, including a case of a disgruntled employee who was stalking his former boss. He said men over age 50 who are divorced and have been through failed relationships tend to be more volatile. If a man has unresolved issues with a parent, he may transfer those feelings to a boss or authoritative figure. “My hunch is there is something deeper, something older and family-related and there was transference onto the boss. Without therapy, they can go unresolved for decades and then they act out at work,” said Pedersen. “There usually are warning signs. ...If a person is not taking feedback and criticism well and there is some longtime resentment, you need to get HR involved. Other times, however, it’s a long dormant beef which, in that case, you couldn’t see it coming.” Sandy Ortez, a Morgan Hill resident who works as a human resources business partner, is regularly communicating with employees as part of the hiring-firing process and helping build workplace comradery as well as work-life balance among staff. “When I heard it was a disgruntled employee, I thought there had to be other warning signs prior to him being fired that should’ve been addressed,” Ortez said. “If they didn’t acknowledge there was a problem and offer assistance, then that’s a problem.” Any workplace issues should be brought to human resources, added Ortez, who also pointed to the competitive, highstress nature of living in the Bay Area as a possible contributing factor. “With the increase in stress in the Bay Area, you have to be hyperaware of your employees and the people around you,” Ortez warned. “We do live in a highly stressful area, and it’s not going to get any better.”
Less than two days after a former employee shot and killed two managers and himself at the Ford Store Morgan Hill, the dealership reopened. A message on the Ford Store’s website said the business would reopen on June 27 with “limited staff.” “We cannot thank the Morgan Hill and surrounding communities enough for all your support during this extremely difficult time,” the message read. The Ford Store updated its message on June 28, saying, “We
are open to serve our community.” Grief counselors were on site for workers returning to the business on June 27. A makeshift memorial of flowers and candles was placed outside of the store. The dealership reopened during one of the busiest sales seasons of the year. The Ford Store held its “4th of July Sellathon” campaign during the days leading up to the Fourth of July, offering special discounts on a variety of models. In a statement, Ford Motor Company officials said they were “heartbroken” by the incident. “Our deepest sympathies go out to Morgan Hill Ford employees, their families and friends,” the statement read. “Ford will extend
all of its support to employees during this difficult time.” A Ford dealership in Chatom, Ala. offering a bible, an American flag and a shotgun with a purchase of a truck was forced to end the promotion following the shooting in Morgan Hill, according to an article by the Washington Post. Chatom Ford announced the end of the promotion on its Facebook page, saying Ford asked them to do so. “We were running a promotion celebrating this country’s independence,” the post read, adding that Ford Motor Company “manufacture(s) the products we are franchised to sell, so we are complying with their request.”
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OPINION FROM THE WEB Re: 'Ford raising money for shooting victims' families' Very heartbreaking. My prayers go out to those who've passed, their family and friends. May God look after you and heal your pain. Cindy Cameron Nielsen via Facebook
Re: 'City Hall reacts to fatal shooting' Heartbreaking. Leslie Daniel via Facebook
Re: 'Police ID victims of Ford Store shooting' This is so heartbreaking. I just am so sad for all families affected. Brian Light is a true hero. Not sure how any of those who work there can go back. Ginny Putano via Facebook
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At 6:03pm June 25, the Morgan Hill Police Department received multiple reports of an active shooter at the Morgan Hill Ford Store. Officers were dispatched at 6:04pm and arrived on scene at 6:07pm. The first team of officers was directed to a person in the parking lot who was later determined to be the suspect, Steven Leet of San Jose. The second team was directed to the two victims, Brian Light and Xavier Souto, inside the business. Fire personnel pronounced the victims and suspect deceased on scene. Morgan Hill officers and Santa Clara County Sheriff ’s deputies searched the building and grounds for additional victims and suspects and found none. Morgan Hill crime scene investigators worked in partnership with the County Crime Lab and Sheriff ’s Office to collect evidence and document the scene. This thorough investigation lasted into the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 26. Detectives and officers from the Gilroy/ Morgan Hill Regional SWAT Team served a search warrant on the suspect’s house in San Jose early Wednesday morning and found no other evidence related to motive or pre-planning. It appears that this was a spontaneous action on the part of the suspect which resulted in the tragic loss of life for two men and the loss of fathers for two families. This was a tragic event for all involved and for the entire Morgan Hill community. We want to share that help is available for those in crisis at (800) 273-8255 or by texting CONNECT to 741741.
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n behalf of the City of Morgan Hill and the Morgan Hill City Council, we would like to express our sincere sympathy and condolences to all involved with and impacted by the tragic event that occurred at the Morgan Hill Ford Store June 25. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. We are grateful for all of the first responders and our partner agencies who quickly, and without hesitation, responded and assisted us last night. We deeply appreciate our Morgan Hill Police Department dispatchers and officers who answered numerous, frantic calls from witnesses of the shooting, gathering pertinent information and relaying it to the responding officers, allowing them to arrive on scene within four minutes of the initial call. Our officers stood tall and ran toward danger through a parking lot where evil could have been hidden behind every car or around any corner. This is representative of the bravery shown every day by our team and the hundreds of thousands of peace officers throughout the nation. We also recognize that our community is grieving. What occurred last night is not typical for our community. We are not used to dealing with this type of horrific tragedy. But as tragic as this event was, we want to assure you that this was an isolated event and that Morgan Hill continues to be one of the safest cities in the Santa Clara County. Our community is resilient, close-knit and involved. This will be key in the healing for all of us. The Morgan Hill Ford Store has established a GoFundMe page for the families of the victims at https://www.gofundme. com/f/soutoandlightmemorialpage. Details of the tragic event are as follows:
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Re: 'Ford Store shooting leaves three dead' The news conference was incredible. The chief of police, mayor and others really spoke eloquently and let people know what resources are available for help. Bios of the victims were given as well. My heart aches. I am proud of the very short response time, and the way things were handled given the tragic circumstances. Prayers for all concerned! Sharon Ashton Polcer via Facebook
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Re: Morgan Hill Police initial statement on Ford Store shooting We were all leaving the radio station we work at when we heard this. We are all in shock and are very saddened by this horrible tragedy. Condolences from all of us at KSCO. Kenny Thomas via Facebook
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Leet's home and vehicle. Officers found his firearms collection—which included handguns, rifles and some older guns— at the home, Norman said. He lived there alone. By the end of last week, police gained entry to Leet's vehicle, where they found another handgun, a laptop computer and other electronics items, according to Norman. The laptop will be processed by the Santa Clara County Crime Lab. “All we’re really looking for is any kind of motive or suicide note that gives us insight on what happened, and why he did what he did,” Norman said. Investigators are also still examining video surveillance footage from inside the Ford Store during the June 25 violence to piece together all the details. Police have described the footage as having captured an extensive account of the events leading up to and including the bloody shooting, as well as its aftermath. But so far, all signs point to Leet acting spontaneously, shooting and killing his two direct supervisors less than two hours after he was fired from the Ford Store. At a June 26 press conference at the Morgan Hill police station, Police Chief David Swing described the events of the previous day, and praised his officers and partner agencies for their swift response to the emergency. “The officers who responded stood tall in the face of danger; they ran toward the danger,” Swing said. “They ran through a parking lot where evil could have lurked around any corner, around any car.” Swing gave the following account
of Leet’s actions on June 25: Leet, who worked in the parts department at the Ford Store, 17045 Condit Road, was fired about 4:15pm. Leet then walked out to his car in the parking lot, and stayed there for about 20 minutes before returning inside the Ford dealership. He returned to his work station, where he lingered for nearly an hour, then was escorted to a back office where he had a conversation with Light and Souto. That conversation ended when Leet shot Souto point-blank and killed him instantly, Swing said. Light then tackled Leet in an attempt to disarm him, but was unable to do so as Leet shot him with the same revolver he had fired at Souto. After shooting Light twice, “the suspect then walked into the parking lot, sat down on the curb, and shot himself in the head,” Swing said. The police department began receiving 911 calls reporting the shooting at 6:03pm, and the first officers arrived at 6:07pm, according to Swing. The first officers on the scene reported hearing the gunshot that killed Leet, and immediately saw his body on the ground with a gunshot wound and a handgun by his side. Fire department personnel responded immediately behind police, and entered the building after Morgan Hill police officers located the victims and cleared the scene of any remaining danger. Light, Souto and the suspect were pronounced dead at the scene. Police stayed at the Ford Store investigating the shooting until about 5am June 26, Swing said. From there, the Morgan Hill/Gilroy regional SWAT team served a search warrant at Leet's home, Swing continued. Officers found no evidence that the
June 25 shooting had been planned or premeditated. Police said they do not know why Leet, 60, was fired from the Ford Store. Souto was his direct supervisor in the Ford Store’s parts department, and Light was Souto’s supervisor, Norman said. Investigators have not found any indication that Leet had directly threatened anyone or was on the verge of causing problems at the Ford Store before he started shooting. Norman added that the initial 911 calls came reported an “active shooter” incident. Police further revealed they found two handguns belonging to Leet at the scene of the shooting. The weapon with which he shot Light and Souto was a .38-caliber revolver, Norman said. Also found was a semiautomatic handgun that was not fired during the incident. At Leet's home, police found at least 12 firearms that were registered in the suspect's name. Despite the fact he brought at least three guns with him to work June 25, investigators do not think Leet went to the Ford Store that morning planning to shoot his supervisors. “Based on statements from co-workers we (initially) believed it was preplanned, but as the investigation continued, we’re to the point now where we think he may have just carried weapons with him all the time,” Norman said. Police do not know if Leet had been carrying the two handguns on his person throughout the day, or if they had been in his car in the parking lot before he returned inside the Ford Store building. Swing added, “It appears to be a spontaneous action that resulted in the loss of these two men, and the loss of two fathers with families.”
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Pedestrian dies when hit by vehicle at night ACCIDENT OCCURRED NEAR MONTEREY ROAD AND EAST MIDDLE AVENUE JUNE 25 Staff report
A pedestrian died after a vehicle struck him on Monterey Road in south Morgan Hill Tuesday night, according to police. The accident occurred about 10:26pm June 25 in the area of Monterey Road and East Middle Avenue. When Morgan Hill police officers arrived at the scene, a vehicle was located in the northbound lanes of traffic with significant front-end damage, police said. Officers also saw a male subject lying in the northbound lanes of Monterey Road, just north of the collision scene, according to police. The pedestrian was unresponsive and suffering from major injuries. Morgan Hill police officers and members of the Morgan Hill Fire Department began rescue efforts, and EMS personnel transported the pedestrian to Regional Medical Center in San Jose, according to police. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The Santa Clara County Coroner's Office had not released the pedestrian's name as of the evening of June 26. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police said. Officers observed no signs of driving under the influence. Prior to the collision, the pedestrian was seen in the far right northbound lane of Monterey Road, according to police. Investigators think the vehicle was traveling at or below the posted speed limit before the collision. The police traffic unit is investigating the accident. Anyone who has additional information about this incident can call Cpl. Scott Silva or Traffic Officer John Kuhlen at (408) 776-7300 or the anonymous tip line at (408) 947-7867.
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A flood of light filled the Morgan Hill downtown amphitheater at a candlelight vigil held the evening of June 27 to mourn Xavier Souto and Brian Light, who died in the June 25 shooting at the Ford Store Morgan Hill. Hundreds of people attended the service, where leaders of the interfaith community and public officials offered consoling words and expressed their shock that such a violent workplace incident could happen in a tight-knit community like Morgan Hill. “The shock of their loss and the depth of grief is indescribable, and they definitely need all of the support they can get from our community and from other sources as well; the Ford Store family also is in shock and is in grief,” Pastor Mike Burchfield, chaplain with the Morgan Hill Police Department said to an overflowing crowd at the vigil. “But also we’ve come together for mutual support of one another during this tragic time." An amphitheater full of people joined hands and sang “Amazing Grace.” Several community leaders spoke to the crowd, including councilmembers Yvonne
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‘TIME TO HEAL’ Two attendees of the June 27 vigil in honor of the victims
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like McKay and Martínez-Béltran promised this would not permanently change the city. “I’m tired of having to turn on the TV and learn, learn about a shooting, learn about victims, learn about their families who have to suffer this loss. It’s exhausting: This is not the America I grew up in, this is not the California I grew up in,” said Rivas. “This incident will never ever define this community. We need to come together and build Morgan Hill up,” he said. “This is a time to remember the victims, to pray for their families and as a community begin to heal.”
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Not long after making history by winning two gold medals in freestyle and Greco Roman wrestling in the World Combat Games in Budapest, Hungary on June 18-19, Morgan Hill’s Aden Valencia viewed those accomplishments as if they were in the rearview mirror. “Right now I’m taking it as if I haven’t won anything,” said Valencia, who is home schooled and is planning on enrolling at Sobrato High for the 2020-2021 school year. “I’m still training hard as if I’m chasing the same goal (of winning worlds).” It’s readily apparent the 13-year-old Valencia possesses physical and mental attributes more befitting of a professional athlete than someone who hasn’t even started high school yet. Perhaps that’s why
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“Aden has this ability to rise when he needs to—it’s uncanny,” Joel said. Valencia needed to dig deep and be at his best in his toughest match in the Greco Roman division. Once again, the first match proved to be his toughest. Valencia was down 6-0 and was within a whisker of being eliminated via technical fall. In the second period, Valencia’s opponent unleashed a head and arm throw that resulted in two points for a 6-0 lead. Had the opponent been awarded four points for the throw, the match would’ve ended immediately, since eight points equals a technical fall victory at the 15-and-under level. “I thought he was going to get four (points) on it, so I was a little worried,” Valencia said. “But I didn’t get exposed all the way, so they only gave him two points.” After that, it was all Valencia, who completed a bridge before scoring on two hard gut wrench moves to score a 7-6 decision. “I was the offensive wrestler the whole match, and he was kind of countering everything,” said Valencia, whose achievement was all the more impressive considering he was competing in just his third
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MORGAN HILL TIMES
OBITUARIES ESTHER FILADORO MARRAZZO
W. JOHN FILICE JULY 21, 1929 - JUNE 25, 2019
FEBRUARY 17, 1921 – JUNE 25, 2019
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. John Filice passed away peacefully on June 25, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born in Gilroy to John and Marion Bozzo Filice, both Italian immigrants. He attended local schools, graduating from Gilroy High School in 1948. Two weeks after graduation, he went to work for General Electric Motor Plant, retiring after 37 years as a customer service manager. Not one to sit idle for too long, John went to work for Nob Hill Foods for 13 years, managing their liquor and candy warehouse followed by overseeing their banana ripening operation.
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sther Filadoro Marrazzo passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the age of 98.
Esther was born in Sault Ste Marie, Canada on February 17, 1921 to Ralph and Mary Filadoro, originally from Calabria, Italy. The family moved to Gilroy when she was three, and Esther graduated from Gilroy High School in 1940. In 1942, Esther married Frank Marrazzo whose family also originated from Calabria, Italy. The two owned and operated Frank’s TV on Lewis St., starting in 1946 and raised three children. Esther was an active member of St. Mary Church and taught catechism for over 30 years. Esther is survived by her daughter, Shirley Currie (Norm), and sons, David Marrazzo (Dorothy) and Rickey Marrazzo (Char), eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren who all adored her. Esther is preceded in death by her husband Frank Marrazzo and her parents Ralph and Mary Filadoro. Funeral Mass will be Monday, July 1, 2019 – 10:00 AM at St. Mary Church, Gilroy. Entombment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery with a reception to follow at Westside Grill Restaurant, Gilroy. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Esther’s life.
He was a lifelong member of St Mary Church. He found strength in attending daily mass and peace in saying his rosary. He was a longtime member of the Italian Catholic Federation Br. 28 where he served on their board and helped cook for some of the fundraising dinners and breakfasts. John was a life member of the Gilroy Elks Lodge. He served in many of the different officer and trustee positions, including exalted ruler twice. He served as their membership secretary for 14 years.
JERRY WATSON
JAMES MALEN GRAN
August 18, 1959 – June 25, 2019
MARCH 20, 1945 - JUNE 17, 2019
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erry passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. He touched so many lives with his gentle spirit and positive outlook on life.
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Jerry was born in San Jose, CA. on August 18, 1959. He is survived by his wife Celeste of 28 years, his son Derek, daughter-in-law Gina, his brother and sisters and his four grandchildren, Mary, Bella, Isaac and Valerie. His generous loving spirit will be missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held on July 9, 2019 at 1:00PM at the Foothills Church, 8335 Church Street, Gilroy, CA.
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He loved his garden. He had beautiful flower beds and roses, and a bountiful vegetable garden. He grew pumpkins last fall for his great-grandchildren. He was a rock enthusiast and tumbled, cut and polished many of the rocks that he and mom collected in their travels. John was a true gentleman and genuine friend. Above all, he was a family man. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Lois Lake Filice. He was the best dad ever to Greg (Janis) and Christine of Gilroy, and David (Della) of Hollister. He was a loving papa John to Bryan, Carissa, Samantha and Stacy, and great-papa John to Kyle, Rowyn, Jacob, Ellen, Teagan and Ophelia. He was the caring brother-in-law of Maxine Filice, Gilroy, and Susan Filice, San Jose, Carol Sulau (Milton), Florence OR, and Richard Lake of Santa Cruz. He was Uncle John to many nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Bette Settrini, and brothers, Tom Filice and Ron Filice. Services will be Friday July 12, 2019 starting with visitation and an Elk’s memorial service at 9:00am at Habing Family Funeral Home, then to St. Mary Church for a memorial mass at 10:00am followed by inurnment at St Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Elk’s Major Projects, St. Joseph’s Family Center, Italian Catholic Federation’s Gifts of Love or charity of your choice. Online condolences at http://www. habingfamilyfuneralhome.com
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ames Malen Gran, also known as Johnny, was born in Oakland, Ca on March 20, 1945. He was raised in Gilroy, Ca. He died on June 17, 2019 in Medford Or. He is survived by his wife Anita Gran, his mother Marie Gran, daughters Jill Gran and Amy Adair, stepsons Michael, Cary and Thomas Boles, sisters Jeannette Davis and Cathy Gran, six grandchildren and two great grand children. He proudly served in the U.S. Army between 1963 and 1966. He was a wonderful husband, a gentle man and will be terribly missed by all who new him. A Celebration of Life will be held at Westminster Presbyterian church in Medford, Oregon on July 13, 2019 at 1:30pm.
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MORGAN HILL TIMES
JULY 5, 2019
LEGAL NOTICES 948 MOR Trustee Sale NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Foreclosure No. 5886064 APN# 712-25-047 On July 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., Mid Valley Title and Escrow Company, Trustee, or Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that certain Deed of Trust executed by Cesar Vasquez and Theresa B. Vasquez, husband and wife, and recorded December 21, 2016 as Instrument No. 23540004, of Official Records of Santa Clara County, California, and pursuant to that certain Notice of Default thereunder recorded March 7, 2019 as Instrument No. 24130243, of Official Records of said County, will under and pursuant to said Deed of Trust sell at public auction for cash, lawful money of the United States of America, a cashier's check payable to said Trustee 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, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, at the Gated North Market Street entrance of the Superior Courthouse, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, all that 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: shown on said deed of trust (X)The street address or other common designation of said property: 340 Blossom Ct., Morgan Hill, CA 95037 (X)Name and address of the beneficiary at whose request the sale is being conducted: Adkisson, 220 Falcon Hill, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Directions to the above property may be obtained by requesting same in writing from the beneficiary within 10 days from the first publication of this notice. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, as to title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the unpaid balance due on the note or notes secured by said Deed of Trust, plus estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Sale: $80,375.00 NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED DECEMBER 20, 2016 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. 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 the automated sales line at 916.939.0772 or check the website at http:// www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the trustee’s sale, using the file number 5886064 assigned to this case. 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. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary declares that the mortgagee or beneficiary has satisfied the requirements of California Civil Code 2923.5. DATED: 06/06/2019 MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY Address: 601 Main Street Chico, California 95928
Phone: (530) 893-5644 BY: Greg Wood, Foreclosure Officer NPP0354748 To: MORGAN HILL TIMES 06/21/2019, 06/28/2019, 07/05/2019 (PUB MHT 6/21, 6/28, 7/5)
947 MOR - Pet. to admin estat NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT ERIE PAYNE Case No. 19PR186098 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERT ERIE PAYNE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Leigh E. Payne and Kristina P. Cook aka Kristina S. Cook in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA CLARA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Leigh E. Payne and Kristina P. Cook aka Kristina S. Cook 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 on Sept. 16, 2019 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. 13 located at 191 N. First St., San Jose, CA 95113. 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 knowl-edgeable 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: MARCUS CHANG ESQ SBN 268082 GUZMAN LAW GROUP PC 1230 ROSECRANS AVE STE 650 MANHATTAN BEACH CA 90266 CN961367 PAYNE Jun 21,28, Jul 5, 2019 (PUB MHT 6/21, 6/28, 7/5)
949 MOR - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: FBN655747 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as:O AND C CLEANING AND HANDYMAN SERVICES , 16500 DEL MONTE AV #B, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037.. COUNTY OF Santa Clara. OCTAVIO LOPEZ, 16500 DEL MONTE AV. #B, MORGANHILL, CA 95037. CARMEN RESENDIZ, 16500 DEL MONTE AV. #B, MORGANHILL, CA 95037.This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/24/2014 and 6/12/2019 is the file date. Refile with Changes / Previous File Number: FBN653954 Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Mike Louie/ Deputy County Clerk, 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose, Ca 95110 /s/OCTAVIO LOPEZ/ (PUB MHT 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12)
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WILLIAM B. LYLE, CASE NO. 19PR185424 FILED: 6/10/2019. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: WILLIAM B. LYLE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JANE SILVA in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: JANE SILVA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: AUGUST 7, 2019 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 13, Superior Court of California County of Santa Clara, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, California, 95113. 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: TYLER P. KRUEGER RUSCONI, FOSTER, & THOMAS, APC 30 KEYSTONE AVENUE, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037408-779-2106 (PUB MHT 6/21, 6/28, 7/5)
949 MOR - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: FBN655929 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: PERMASCAPES, INC , 15860 LA PORTE CT., MORGAN HILL, CA 95037. COUNTY OF Santa Clara. PERMASCAPES, INC, 15860 LA PORTE CT, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/15/2014 and 6/18/2019 is the file date. Refile with changes. Previous File Number: FBN598529 Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/Nina Khamphilath/ Deputy County Clerk, 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose, Ca 95110 /s/TYLER STOCKING / PRESIDENT PERMASCAPES, INC C3721967 (PUB MHT 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19)
957 MOR Public Notice NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Acceptance. The City of Morgan Hill (City), will accept sealed bids for its Morgan Hill Library Addition (Project), by or before August 8, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., at its DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER, located at 17575 PEAK AVENUE MORGAN HILL, California, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. 2. Project Information. 2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at 660 Morgan Hill, CA 95037, and the Scope of Work is described as follows: Construction of addition to existing library and expansion of utilities and fire sprinkler system into addition.
2.2 Time for Completion. The planned timeframe for commencement and completion of construction of the Project is: 270 Calendar Days 3. License and Registration Requirements. 3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor's license for the following classification(s): Class B. 3.2 DIR Registration. City will not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into the Contract with a bidder, without proof that the bidder and its Subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) to perform public work under Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. 4. Contract Documents. The plans, specifications, bid and contract documents for the Project (Contract Documents) may be obtained from the City of Morgan Hill, at 17575 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA, (408) 7786480. Electronic copies of the Contract Documents are available on CD for ten dollars ($25.00). If mailing by USPS, a five dollar ($5.00) charge will be added. To download plans and specifications at no charge, register at www. publicpurchase.com. 5. Bid Proposal and Security. 5.1 Bid Proposal Form. Each Bid must be submitted using the Bid Proposal form provided with the Contract Documents. 5.2 Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent (10%) of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier's or certified check made payable to City of Morgan Hill, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on Morgan Hill Library Addition the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents. The bid security must guarantee that upon award of the bid, the bidder will execute the Contract and submit payment and performance bonds and insurance certificates as required by the Contract Documents within ten (10) days after issuance of the notice of award. 6. Prevailing Wage Requirements. 6.1 General. This Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes. 6.2 Rates. These prevailing rates are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/ DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight (8) hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half (1/2). 6.3 Compliance. The Contract will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations, under Labor Code Section 1771.4. 7. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. 8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code Section 22300. 9. Subcontractor List. Each bidder must submit the name, location of the place of business, and California contractor license number and DIR registration number for each Subcontractor who will perform work or service or fabricate or install work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half (1/2) of one percent (1%) of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents. 10. Instructions to Bidders. Additional and more detailed
information isprovided in the Instructions for Bidders, which should be carefully reviewedby all bidders before submitting a Bid Proposal.11. Bidders' Conference. A bidders' conference will be held on July 8, 2019 at 1:30 p.m., at the following location: Development Services Center, 17575Peak Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037 for the purpose of acquainting allprospective bidders with the Contract Documents and the Worksite. Thebidders' conference is mandatory. A bidder who fails to attend amandatory bidders' conference may be disqualified from bidding.12. Estimated Cost. The estimated construction cost is $2,525,000By: Irma Torrez Date: June 21, 2019Publication Dates: 1) June 28, 2019 2) July 5, 2019END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS(PUB MHT 6/28 & 7/5)
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NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Acceptance. The City of Morgan Hill (City), will accept sealed bids for its Centennial Recreation Center Expansion (Project), by or before August 13, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., at its DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER, located at 17575 PEAK AVENUE MORGAN HILL, California, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. 2. Project Information. 2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at 171 W. Edmundson Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, and the Scope of Work is described as follows: Addition to existing recreation center Installation of landscaping and irrigation Installation of parking lot 2.2 Time for Completion. The planned timeframe for commencement and completion of construction of the Project is: 270 calendar days 3. License and Registration Requirements. 3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor's license for the following classification(s): Class B License. 3.2 DIR Registration. City will not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into the Contract with a bidder, without proof that the bidder and its Subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) to perform public work under Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. 4. Contract Documents. The plans, specifications, bid and contract documents for the Project (Contract Documents) may be obtained from the City of Morgan Hill, at 17575 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA, (408) 7786480. Electronic copies of the Contract Documents are available on CD for ten dollars ($25.00). If mailing by USPS, a five dollar ($5.00) charge will be added. To download plans and specifications at no charge, register at www. publicpurchase.com. 5. Bid Proposal and Security. 5.1 Bid Proposal Form. Each Bid must be submitted using the Bid Proposal form provided with the Contract Documents. 5.2 Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent (10%) of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier's or certified check made payable to City of Morgan Hill, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents. The bid security must guarantee that upon award of the bid, the bidder will execute the Contract and submit payment and performance bonds and insurance certificates as required by the Contract Documents within ten (10) days after issuance of the notice of award. 6. Prevailing Wage Requirements. 6.1 General. This Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including
6.2 Rates. These prevailing rates are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/ DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight (8) hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half (1/2). 6.3 Compliance. The Contract will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California Department of Industrial Relations, under Labor Code Section 1771.4.
8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code Section 22300. 9. Subcontractor List. Each bidder must submit the name, location of the place of business, and California contractor license number and DIR registration number for each Subcontractor who will perform work or service or fabricate or install work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half (1/2) of one percent (1%) of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents. 10. Instructions to Bidders. Additional and more detailed information isprovided in the Instructions for Bidders, which should be carefully reviewedby all bidders before submitting a Bid Proposal.11. Bidders' Conference. A bidders' conference will be held on Wednesday,July 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., at the following location: 17575 Peak AvenueMorgan Hill, CA 95037 for the purpose of acquainting all prospectivebidders with the Contract Documents and the Worksite. The bidders'conference is mandatory. A bidder who fails to attend a mandatorybidders' conference may be disqualified from bidding.2.3 Estimated Cost. The estimated construction cost is $2,550,000By: Irma Torrez Date: June 21, 2019Publication Dates: 1) June 28, 2019 2) July 5, 2019END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS(PUB MHT 6/28 & 7/5)
949 MOR - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: FBN656030 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as:URBAN ORCHARD REALTY , 18635 CASTLE LAKE DR., MORGAN HILL, CA 95037. COUNTY OF Santa Clara. LOREN SKEEN, 18635 CASTLE LAKE DR., MORGAN HILL, CA 95037. MARK SKEEN, 18635 CASTLE LAKE DR., MORGAN HILL, CA 95037. This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 6/20/2019 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Mike Louie/ Deputy County Clerk, 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose, Ca 95110 /s/MARK SKEEN/ (PUB MHT 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26)
949 MOR - FBNS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number: FBN655909 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as: COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN MUSIC , 305 WEST MAIN AVENUE, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037. COUNTY OF Santa Clara. COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN, 305 WEST MAIN AVENUE, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A and 6/18/2019 is the file date. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara: /s/ Mike Louie/ Deputy County Clerk, 70 W. Hedding St., San Jose, Ca 95110 /s/JOANNE WINNINGHAM/ CHURCH SECRETARY COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN C0258654 CA (PUB MHT 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26)
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AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRANCISCO REPREITO CHAVEZ, CASE NO. 18PR184994 FILED: 6/03/2018. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: FRANCISCO REPREITO CHAVEZ, FRANCISCO CHAVEZ, FRANK CHAVEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JESSE AGUIRRE CHAVEZ, in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: JESSE AGUIRRE CHAVEZ 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: Date: 8/2/2019 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 13, Superior Court of California County of Santa Clara, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, California, 95113. 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. Petitioner: JESSE CHAVEZ GILROY, CA 95020 408-710-7294 (PUB GD 7/5, 7/12, 7/19)
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OPEN INTERVIEW DAY Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials is hosting an open interview day on July 9th from 3:30pm-5:30pm at 3601 Union Rd. Hollister, CA. 95023. Hiring for Mechanical Assemblers, Inspectors, Equipment Maintenance Tech, Chem Ops Tech. Please RSVP to HR at resumes@psemc.com, walk-ins are welcome.
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Planning Commission has recommended City Council approval of the Development Agreement. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS may appear and be heard at the said time and place. Written communications may be filed prior to the hearing. Additional information regarding the proposal(s) is available for review at the Development Services Department located at 17575 Peak Ave., Morgan Hill, CA Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Further details may be obtained from the Development Services Department at (408) 778-6480 or planning@morganhill.ca.gov. NOTICE IS GIVEN, pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, that any challenge of the above items in court, may be limited to raising only those issues raised by you or on your behalf at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to the public hearing on this matter. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL. Irma Torrez City Clerk Date: Published:
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE - LEGAL ADVERTISING SECTION PUBLIC NOTICE This Notice of Consideration is to advise nearby property owners and the general public that the Morgan Hill Development Services Department has received the following application for the following project: SR2019-0012/EA2019-0010: Via Loma - Childs: Design Review Permit for an 1,800 square foot single-family home. The property, identified by Assessor Parcel Number(s) 764-27-003 and 004, is located at 363 B Via Loma Drive (Childs John William and Debbie Lee, Owners). CEQA: Categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction). All interested persons are invited to review and provide comments on the plans for the above project, which is currently on file at the Development Services Department located at 17575 Peak Ave., Morgan Hill, CA. The project plans may be viewed during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday. In order to be considered in the Administrative Review and Decision process, your letter or e-mail must be received by the Development Services Department no later than July 16, 2019. Further details may be obtained from the Development Services Department at telephone number (408) 778-6480 or planning@morganhill.ca.gov. CITY OF MORGAN HILL Jennifer Carman Community Development Director Date: Published:
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DA2018-0001: OLD MONTEREY – KELLY VO: Development Agreement for five single-family residential units (one existing) on a 1.13-acre lot. The property, identified by Assessor Parcel Number 764-24-061, is located on the southwest corner of Old Monterey Road and Mustard Avenue (Appletree Investment LLC, Owner). CEQA: Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15332 (In-fill).
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aLL remaining neW 2018 jeep WrangLer unLimiteD sahara in stock at this net savings! over 20 in stock to choose From
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NEW 2018 RAM 1500 LARAMIE CREW CAB 4X4
AUTOMATIC
Leather, automatic temperature controL, WireLess phone connectivity, parking sensors & more! #1 ram Dt creW cab DeaLer in nor-caL-per Fca-LLc saLes report aug. 2018
15 at this Net saviNgs! 15 at gilroy
DeaLer Discount oFF msrp......... ................................................................-$9,750 ram ca bc retaiL consumer cash*.............................................................-$3,000 ram ca non-prime retaiL bonus cash**.......................................................-$750 ca chrysLer capitaL 2019 bonus cash***....................................................-$500 ram bonus cash coupon (3) ....................................................................... -$750 ram ca 2018 retaiL bonus cash*.................................. ............................. -$1,000 ram ca 2018 bonus cash* ......................................................................... -$1,250 ram LD DieseL bonus cash ........................................................................ -$1,000
Net saviNgs off msrp after DiscouNts aND rebates
$18,000
*resiDency restrictions appLy. **For Fico scores beLoW 620. ***must Finance through chrysLer capitaL, subject to creDit approvaL.
40%
over $19,000
Net saviNgs!
at this DiscouNt at gilroy #394262
2019 RAM 1500 CLASSIC ST 4-DOOR
ECO-DIESEL 4-DOOR NAVIGATION
oveR 160 otheR 1500 RAm CRew to ChooSe FRom!
GOING fAST! THE ALL-NEW 2020 JEEP GLADIATOR IS HERE!
Dealer DiscouNt off msrp
Net saviNgs off msrp!
oveR 30% Net SAviNGS oFF mSRP!
*resiDency restrictions appLy. **must currentLy oWn or Lease a non-Fca suv, turn-in or traDe-in not requireD, current registration requireD.
at this Net price
3 at gilroy #794438, 794444, 794431
ALL REMAINING IN STOCK
msrp ..........................................................$32,685 DeaLer Discount ...................................... -$5,186 saLe price ................................................ $27,499 DoDge ca bc retaiL consumer cash*.... -$1,000 DoDge Durango conquest bonus cash**..... -$1,000 DoDge perFormance Days bonus cash .. -$500
Net price after DiscouNts aND rebates
Net price after DiscouNts aND rebates
*resiDency restrictions appLy. **For Fico scores beLoW 620. ***must Finance through chrysLer capitaL, subject to creDit approvaL.
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challeNger srt at this offer iN gilroy this offer iN gilroy #578303,579771,579769,579772 24 month Lease, $4,500 Due at signing incLuDes $0 security Deposit, tax anD License not incLuDeD. 10,000 miLes per year, $.50 per miLe thereaFter, subject to creDit approvaL by chrysLer capitaL.
msrp............................................................................................................$33,685 DeaLer Discount.......................................................................................-$6,297 saLe price.................................................................................................. $27,388 ram ca bc retaiL consumer cash*.........................................................-$2,000 ram ca non-prime retaiL bonus cash**................................................... -$750 ca chrysLer capitaL 2019 bonus cash***............................................. .$1,000 ram ca 2019 retaiL bonus cash*.................................. ............................. -$750 ram ca 2019 bonus cash*....................................................................... .-$1,000
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at this Net price! 4 at gilroy #609036,603758,603761,594257
$21,888 Net price after DiscouNts aND rebates
*resiDency restrictions appLy. **For Fico scores beLoW 620. ***must Finance through chrysLer capitaL, subject to creDit approvaL.
2019 RAM 1500 BIG HORN/LONE STAR CREW 4X4
AUTOMATIC, AIR
ONCE IN A LIfETIME OffER:
Net saviNgs off msrp oN these select big horNs!
20% off msrp from the factory rebate* aND 20% off msrp from us! (Dealer DiscouNt)
hurry!
1left at this Net saviNgs 1 at gilroy #557934
*ram 20% oFF msrp per Factory rebate, see DeaLer For DetaiLs.
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*PER FCA SEPT 2018 Net Sale Prices and Factory Rebates in lieu of Special Finance, Lease and Fleet offers. † Factory consumer cash rebate in lieu of discount financing on approved credit. *Must finance through Chrysler Capital, not all customers may qualify. All prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge and any emission testing charge. Residency restrictions apply. See dealer for complete details. Vehicles pictured use for display purposes only and may vary slightly from the actual vehicle. All vehicles subject to prior sale. Not responsible for typographical errors. Sale prices end 7/7/2019.
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