California Code, Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC § 3692.1

(a) “Close of auction” means the date and time for which the tax collector, or his or her designee, provides public notice of both of the following:

(b) “Date of the sale” means the date upon which a public auction begins.

(c) “Public auction” means any venue or medium to sell property under this chapter that provides reasonable access to the public to bid on and purchase this property.