Gerald Francis Henderson Jr. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA 725 Court St. Martinez, Ca. 94553 PETITION OF: Gerald Francis Henderson Jr FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO: N26-0759 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Gerald Francis Henderson Jr. has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: (Present Name) a. Gerald Francis Henderson Jr. (Proposed Name) a. Jerry Francis Henderson-Valverde 2. THE COURT ORDERS: That all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 07/31/2026 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: 30 Rm. 201 The address of the court is: 725 Court St. Martinez, Ca. 94553 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation. printed in this county: East County Times b. Must bring proof of residency. Date: 05/04/2026 /s/Virginia M. George JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT ECT 6966643 May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2026