In the Matter of Luca Gutierrez Gay

CASE NUMBER: 26PG-0033319 This matter is on calendar for further proceedings on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of the Person. The Petition was filed by the minor’s non-relative caregiver, Ebony Johnson. Letters of Temporary Guardianship issued on April 6, 2026, and are set to expire today unless further extended.

The Court dispenses with notice to the paternal grandparents. A new Notice of Hearing has been filed for today’s date; however, there is no proof of service of the Notice of Hearing and Petition for the maternal grandparents and insufficient information has been provided to permit the Court to dispense with notice. The Court notes proof of service by mail was filed for William Gay and Judy Correia on July 13, 2026, but it is unclear how these parties are related to the minor. The maternal grandparents may be served by mail. Prob. Code § 1511(c). Alternatively, the maternal grandparents can sign a consent and waiver of notice (GC-211, section 4), in lieu of being served.

The Court has reviewed the Children Services report filed on May 12, 2026, which recommends granting the Petition. The Court will inquire whether the child is or may be an Indian child. If Petitioner has reason to know that the child is an Indian child, they must make further inquiry to learn about the child’s Indian heritage.

This matter is continued to Monday, August 24, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 42 for further proceedings on the Petition. The Temporary Guardianship is ORDERED to remain in effect until the continued hearing date. Petitioner is required to file and serve a new Notice of Hearing for the continued hearing date, along with a copy of the Petition, on the maternal grandparents. In the alternative, if Petitioner cannot serve the maternal grandparents, the Court will require a declaration explaining in detail all efforts of Petitioner to locate and serve them and why they cannot be served, to permit the Court to dispense with notice. Warning: Failure to properly effect service or provide adequate basis to dispense with service as to the necessary parties will result in denial of the Petition. Notice is preserved. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.

GUARDIANSHIP OF MAXXEN JONES