How do I object to this name change?

File a written objection stating your reasons with the court and appear at the hearing; objections must be filed at least two court days before the hearing.

When and where is the hearing?

The hearing is listed as Jun 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Department C-61 at 330 W Broadway, San Diego, CA.

What if I do nothing about this notice?

If no timely written objection is filed, the court may grant the name change without a hearing.

Where was this notice published?

The notice was published four times in The Valley Roadrunner (29115 Valley Center Rd, Valley Center, CA).

May 7, 2026 Name Change: 330 W Broadway, San Diego, CA

A court petition filed by Branden Niak Sherwood requests a legal name change to Brandon Alejandro Garcia with a hearing scheduled for June 2, 2026; objections must be filed in advance or the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

May 14, 2026Name ChangeSan Diego

Kathleen Anne Maola filed to change her name to Kathleen Anne Giffen; a court issued an Order to Show Cause with a published notice and set a hearing date (June 3, 2026) though the notice says no hearing will occur on that date. Objections must be filed two court days before the hearing.

May 14, 2026Name ChangeSan Diego

Arasely Haayde Gonzalez filed to change her name to Aracely Heidi Gonzalez; a court hearing was set and the petition was published for four weeks. Anyone objecting must file a written objection at least two court days before the hearing date of May 27, 2026.

May 14, 2026Name ChangeSan Diego

Ruben Ramos filed to change his legal name to Reuben Craig Ramos; a court hearing is set for June 9, 2026, and objections must be filed before the hearing. The petition may be granted without a hearing if no timely written objections are filed.

May 14, 2026Name ChangeSan Diego

Hamann Construction has filed a lawsuit against World Fire Protection, Inc.; the defendant has 30 calendar days from service to file a written response with the San Diego Superior Court or risk a default judgment. Court contact and plaintiff counsel are listed in the notice.

May 8, 2026Court NoticeSan Diego

Petitioner Kathleen Anne Maola seeks a court order to change her name to Kathleen Anne Giffen. A hearing was scheduled for June 3, 2026 (no hearing will occur on that date) and the order was published for four consecutive weeks in The Escondido Times-Advocate.

May 7, 2026Name ChangeSan Diego

Petitioner John Kemper Pitz seeks a court order to change his name to Jack John Kemper Pitz. A hearing was set for May 20, 2026 (noted that no hearing will occur on that date), and the order was published in The Valley Roadrunner for four weeks.

May 7, 2026Name ChangeSan Diego

Petitioner Arasely Haayde Gonzalez seeks a court order to change her name to Aracely Heidi Gonzalez. A hearing was set for May 27, 2026, and the notice was published four times in The Valley Roadrunner.

May 7, 2026Name ChangeSan Diego

Petitioner Ruben Ramos seeks a court order to change his name to Reuben Craig Ramos; a hearing is scheduled for June 9, 2026. Interested persons may object in writing at least two court days before the hearing and must appear to contest the change.

May 7, 2026Name ChangeSan Diego

Petitioner Tanha Hitesh Patel seeks a court order to change their name to Tanha Patel Pitz. A hearing was set for May 19, 2026, but will not occur; public notice and four weeks of newspaper publication are required before the court can grant the change.

May 7, 2026Name ChangeSan Diego

Name Change — 330 W Broadway, San Diego, CA (26CU019047C)

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A court petition filed by Branden Niak Sherwood requests a legal name change to Brandon Alejandro Garcia with a hearing scheduled for June 2, 2026; objections must be filed in advance or the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Kathleen Anne Maola filed to change her name to Kathleen Anne Giffen; a court issued an Order to Show Cause with a published notice and set a hearing date (June 3, 2026) though the notice says no hearing will occur on that date. Objections must be filed two court days before the hearing.

Arasely Haayde Gonzalez filed to change her name to Aracely Heidi Gonzalez; a court hearing was set and the petition was published for four weeks. Anyone objecting must file a written objection at least two court days before the hearing date of May 27, 2026.

Ruben Ramos filed to change his legal name to Reuben Craig Ramos; a court hearing is set for June 9, 2026, and objections must be filed before the hearing. The petition may be granted without a hearing if no timely written objections are filed.

Hamann Construction has filed a lawsuit against World Fire Protection, Inc.; the defendant has 30 calendar days from service to file a written response with the San Diego Superior Court or risk a default judgment. Court contact and plaintiff counsel are listed in the notice.

Petitioner Kathleen Anne Maola seeks a court order to change her name to Kathleen Anne Giffen. A hearing was scheduled for June 3, 2026 (no hearing will occur on that date) and the order was published for four consecutive weeks in The Escondido Times-Advocate.

Petitioner John Kemper Pitz seeks a court order to change his name to Jack John Kemper Pitz. A hearing was set for May 20, 2026 (noted that no hearing will occur on that date), and the order was published in The Valley Roadrunner for four weeks.

Petitioner Arasely Haayde Gonzalez seeks a court order to change her name to Aracely Heidi Gonzalez. A hearing was set for May 27, 2026, and the notice was published four times in The Valley Roadrunner.

Petitioner Ruben Ramos seeks a court order to change his name to Reuben Craig Ramos; a hearing is scheduled for June 9, 2026. Interested persons may object in writing at least two court days before the hearing and must appear to contest the change.

Petitioner Tanha Hitesh Patel seeks a court order to change their name to Tanha Patel Pitz. A hearing was set for May 19, 2026, but will not occur; public notice and four weeks of newspaper publication are required before the court can grant the change.

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