Who filed this name change petition?

Petitioner Felicia Valencia filed the petition to change the surnames of three children.

When and where is the hearing scheduled?

Hearing is June 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM in Dept. 12 at 1159 G St, Los Banos, CA (Merced County Superior Court).

How do I object to the name change?

File a written objection stating your reasons at least two court days before June 9, 2026 and appear at the hearing.

Name Change — 1159 G St, Los Banos, CA (26CV-02125)

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Petitioner Felicia Valencia seeks court approval to change the surnames of three children from Canedo to Valencia; a hearing is set for June 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM in Dept. 12, Merced County Superior Court. Objections must be filed two court days before the hearing.

Key Takeaways

Hearing on name changes set for June 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Objections must be filed at least two court days before the hearing
Children's surnames proposed to change from Canedo to Valencia
Court may grant petition if no timely written objection is filed

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Name Change
City: Los Banos
Address: 1159 G St, Los Banos, CA · 3 filings
Case #

26CV-02125

Research context

3 filings at this address 18 name change notices in Los Banos (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If no written objection is filed at least two court days before June 9, 2026, the court may grant the name changes without a hearing, and the children's legal surnames will be changed to Valencia.

What to do next

1
File an objection (if you oppose)
Submit a written objection stating reasons at the court clerk's office at least two court days before June 9, 2026 and plan to appear at the hearing in Dept. 12.
2
Attend the hearing
Appear at 1:30 PM on June 9, 2026 in Dept. 12, Merced County Superior Court, 1159 G St, Los Banos, CA to show cause or support the petition.
3
Do nothing if you don't object
If you have no objection, no filing is needed; the court may grant the petition if no timely objection is filed.

Frequently asked questions

Who filed this name change petition?: Petitioner Felicia Valencia filed the petition to change the surnames of three children.
When and where is the hearing scheduled?: Hearing is June 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM in Dept. 12 at 1159 G St, Los Banos, CA (Merced County Superior Court).
How do I object to the name change?: File a written objection stating your reasons at least two court days before June 9, 2026 and appear at the hearing.

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Legal terms in this notice

Order to Show Cause: A court document ordering interested persons to appear and explain why the requested change should not be granted.
Petitioner: The person who filed the request with the court (here, Felicia Valencia).
Published notice: A legal requirement to print the notice in a local newspaper for several weeks before the hearing.

Full Notice Text

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number:26CV-02125
JUDGE: Trimble
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
Petitioner Felicia Valencia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:
Present name:
1.Gianna Soledad Canedo, 2.Jordan Anthony Canedo
3.Lydia Marie Canedo
TO
Proposed name:
1. Gianna Soledad Valencia
2. Jordan Valencia
3. Lydia Marie Valencia
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection  that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at  the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: 6-9-2026
Time: 1:30
DEPT: 12
ROOM: 0
The address of the court is
1159 G St 
Los Banos, Ca 93635
CIVIL DIVISION
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county.
Date: April 29, 2026
/S/ Trimble
Judge of the Superior Court
IPL0336294
May 1,8,15,22 2026