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多Peligrosos?

Are They Always Dangerous?

P. 10-11 Photo Cinthia Rodriguez

Pit Bull

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Opinion

Speak Up for Better Education Valley Medical Dave Cortese, President, Board of Supervisors and Supervisor, District 3

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re you concerned about the funding cuts that are hitting our schools? I certainly am. Over the past few years, our schools have lost teachers, libraries, sports programs, art and music programs, clubs and more.

They have put off buying new textbooks and have increased class sizes. All of this is detrimental to the quality of our students’ education. If you too are concerned, then I would like to invite you to join me in the fight for better education funding by attending our annual bus trip to Sacramento and the Education Summit that I am hosting this May. What does this have to do with my role as County Supervisor? The county, after all, doesn’t oversee education. The county focuses on things like health care, social services, and public safety.

Did you know that a student’s education has an impact on his or her use of county services in the present or future? A simple illustration of this is that without adequate funding for education more youth get into trouble, being around negative influences, and fewer others graduate ending up in the county’s juvenile justice system. This means that the county has a BIG stake in the fight for quality education.

With this in mind, as both a parent and as County Supervisor, I am going to continue to fight for better education funding. I hope you will be able to join me at one or both the events being set up for this purpose.

For the past eight years, I have sponsored a one day bus trip to Sacramento. I have taken more than a thousand community members, parents, students, teachers, educational leaders, and others interested in quality education to discuss our concerns with our legislators. We have spoken with our legislators and told them point blank that we are not happy with the funding cuts we are seeing in our schools. Last year we had a number of students from East Side Union High School District join us as part of a field trip arranged through School Board member Frank Biehl. Their stories provided a real world picture of the impacts that funding cuts have on students. We

have gotten commitments from a number of legislators to stop cutting our school funding. It is very important for us to keep the discussions alive. I am very pleased that this year’s trip will be cosponsored by the Silicon Valley Education Foundation. It will take place on Monday, May 16, 2011 from 7:00am to 7:00pm. The trip, including lunch, is absolutely FREE! Two weeks before we board the bus to Sacramento, we will hold an Education Summit here, locally. The Education Summit will take place on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Board Chambers at the County Government Center at 70 W. Hedding Street in San Jose. The Education Summit is great opportunity for you to share your concerns about cuts at your schools with people from schools and neighborhoods across the county. We will have a panel of education leaders who can share the history of budget cuts and give a better picture of the future of our county if the cuts are allowed to continue. We will compile this information to drive the discussion with the legislators in Sacramento. So, by attending the Education Summit, your voice will be heard as far away as Sacramento. Who knew your voice could travel so far? After we return, we will put out a summary of the commitments we have received so we can make sure they have kept their word.

Once again, I would like to urge you to join me in the fight for better education funding. Our students need and deserve a high quality education.

The future of our county and our nation are at risk if the cuts continue. It is imperative that we get together and make our voices heard in Sacramento.

To register for the Education Summit, the Sacramento Bus Trip, or both please visit my website at www.supervisorcortese.org or call (408) 299-5030.

Also, if you are a part of an organization who would like to partner with us for this trip, please e-mail Lara McCabe at lara.mccabe@bos.sccgov.org for details. ∆ Publisher’s Comment: Those who participate, will experience what it takes to become an effective special interest lobbyist.

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Center Challenge

By Hilbert Morales

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p to now few Hispanics were observed to be present at two public sessions concerning SCCHHS though they make up 27% of the local population and use its medical services extensively. It is highly recommended that local Hispanic leaders become engaged and involved because of the major changes which will happen soon due to the impact of the Affordable Health Care 2010 legislation enacted

by Congress and signed by President Obama.

The Hispanic community must become involved, engaged, and committed to learning about the changes required by the county’s only public hospital, SCVMC, in order to qualify for the maximum health care program funding being ‘ramped up’ over the next few years.

Santa Clara County Health and Hospital System (SCCHHS) and its lynchpin component, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC), have been subjected to a comprehensive audit by the Harvey Rose Audit firm.

This audit focused on the Administration and Support Services components of this essential public hospital and its community clinics. The budget for Administration amounts to $173.2 million and has 963 employees (per FY 2010/11). This is only 20% of the total SCCHHS operations. The audit began July 2010.

Its first draft report was made December 23, 2010 and an exit conference conducted on March 3, 2011.

This audit was recommended by the Financial and Government Operations Committee (FGOC) whose chair is Supervisor Ken Yeager (District 4). A special study session to encourage public comment and dialogue was held on Monday, April 18th. FGOC held its meeting on Tuesday, April 19th to formally accept this Harvey Rose Audit report. Here the public had a second chance to make its comments and recommendations. At the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors scheduled for Tuesday, April 26th, it will receive for their consideration and action, the FGOC approved recommendations.

This Harvey Rose Audit of SCCHHS and SCVMC made 56 recommendations. The most important ones had to do with the need to have a reliable and accurate cost recovery system because the present system is inadequate. This is most important because, at the present time, revenues are being lost which may be recovered using an accurate charge system. Essential to having a correct ‘charge system’ is the continual updating of the medCONTRIBUTORS: MARIO JIMENEZ HECTOR CURRIEL CINTHIA RODRIGUEZ

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ical coding systems and the orientation and training of staff to correctly use the medical codes to ensure accurate billing and invoicing.

This results in timely payment of charges by insurance programs and others. It is essential to provide SCVMC management with the resources to make these cost recovery systems work accurately. effectively and efficiently. A major requirement is to account for all equipment and assets with an excellent property control system. Executive and management personnel must be held accountable and responsible once the necessary resources are authorized and allocated by the Board of Supervisors.

The SCVMC medical staff members, including Dr. Alfonso Banuelos, Medical Director, properly advised the Board to not accept and act upon the audit recommendation to reduce medical staff by 14 physicians.

All must realize that licensed physicians are the ‘providers’ who make diagnoses and authorize medications and therapy. It is their signatures which payers require to legitimize payments. No signature equals no payment for services provided resulting in ‘lost revenues’. Dr. Banuelos reported that clinic scheduling improvements have already increased patients seen by 13%. Further improvements are dependent upon the future improvements needed in medical records, capturing of all charges, and the mitigation of property and equipment losses.

The county’s health care system must be viewed as a “factory that produces medical service when a patient enters its portals.” It is a business and must be operated as a business in order to recover costs incurred from MediCare, MediCal, insurances, patients, and funded programs.

Recall that during and after the Loma Prieta earthquake (1989), SCVMC was the major medical center which continued to deliver medical services at 100% capacity. It received patients from several hospitals whose service systems failed. All must realize the essential role of SCVMC as a medical center which provides services especially after a disaster or a major emergency situation.

When the Board of Supervisors considers what to do with the very limited resources at hand today, it is recommended that the local citizenry be prepared to support their public hospital with some money. If a ‘health systems tax’ is necessary, so be it. The public needs to support their public hospital now.

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McDonald’s Hiring Day

By Cinthia Rodriguez El Observador

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he greater Bay Area McDonald’s hosted a major one-day hiring event. This event was part of a national initiative to hire up to 50,000 McDonald’s Restaurant managers and crew.

The Greater Bay Area McDonald’s cooperative is comprised of individuals who own and operate 254 McDonald’s restaurants in the 15-county Bay Area region. “We had one before and it was very very successful actually,� said Cosme Fagundo, owner of the McDonald�s on

Monterey and Curtner in San Jose. “The quality of applicants is excellent.�

Fagundo recommends that applicants have a desire to work, be dedicated, and punctual. While his 14 locations have received over 650 applications, he will assess and evaluate each of them, schedule

AVISO PĂšBLICO DE DISPONIBILIDAD El Informe Preliminar sobre el Impacto Ambiental/EvaluaciĂłn Ambiental Revisado y Recirculado se encuentra disponible en relaciĂłn a las mejoras en el paso a desnivel SR-17/I-280/I-880, y el Proyecto de paso a desnivel I-880/Stevens Creek Boulevard

ANUNCIO DE AUDIENCIA PĂšBLICA Este proyecto anteriormente era conocido como Mejoras en el paso a desnivel SR-17/I-280/I-880, paso a desnivel I-280/Winchester Boulevard, y el Proyecto de paso a desnivel I-880/Stevens Creek Boulevard.

La nueva rampa de salida de I-280 a Winchester Blvd. propuesta ha sido eliminada.

QUÉ SE ESTà PLANEANDO: El Departamento de Transporte de California (CALTRANS), en colaboración con Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) y la Ciudad de San JosÊ, estå proponiendo modificar los pasos a desnivel existentes en SR-17/I-280/I-880, e I-880/Stevens Creek Boulevard en San JosÊ con el fin de mejorar las operaciones y la seguridad en las carreteras y caminos locales; mejorar la circulación del tråfico entre los corredores de I-280 e I-880; y disminuir la congestión vial y demoras en el årea donde se lleve a cabo el proyecto.

Se llevarĂĄ a cabo una audiencia el 4 de mayo de 2011 para brindarle la oportunidad de ver las exhibiciones del proyecto, discutir el Informe Preliminar EIR/EA con personal del proyecto y registrar comentarios formales en las actas pĂşblicas antes de que el Informe EIR/EA final sea preparado y se elija el diseĂąo final.

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POR QUÉ SE PUBLICA ESTE ANUNCIO: CALTRANS ha estudiado los efectos que este proyecto pudiera tener en el medio ambiente. Nuestros estudios muestran que no tendrå impactos significativos inevitables. El informe que explica esta conclusión se llama Informe Preliminar sobre Impacto Ambiental /Evaluación Forest Ave Ambiental (EIR/EA) Revisado y Recirculado. Este aviso tiene como fin comunicarle acerca de los preparativos Santa del Informe Preliminar EIR/EA y Clara comunicarle que se encuentra a su disposición para que lo evalúe y Stevens Creek Blvd estudie. El periodo de evaluación es del 18 de abril al 18 de mayo de 2011.

San Jose LEGEND New Improvements New Structure Bridge Widening Remove Existing

QUÉ ESTà DISPONIBLE: Puede evaluar el Informe Preliminar EIR/EA en las oficinas de CALTRANS District Office, 111 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 de lunes a viernes de 8 a.m. a 4 p.m. El Informe Preliminar EIR/EA tambiÊn estå disponible para su evaluación en VTA, 3331 N 1st Street, Building B Lobby, San Jose, CA 95134; en San Jose Public Library – Rose Garden Branch, 1580 Naglee Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126; y Santa Clara Public Library, 2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051. Puede leer el Informe Preliminar EIR/EA en línea en www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/envdocs.htm. TambiÊn puede solicitar un ejemplar del Informe Preliminar EIR/EA llamando a CALTRANS al 510-286-5705 o a VTA al 408-321-5789.

SU PARTICIPACIĂ“N: ÂżSe han considerado los impactos potenciales? ÂżTiene usted informaciĂłn que deba ser incluida? Sus comentarios pasarĂĄn a formar parte de las actas pĂşblicas. Si desea hacer algĂşn comentario sobre el Informe Preliminar EIR/EA, puede presentar sus comentarios en la audiencia o enviar sus comentarios por escrito por correo, fax o email hasta el 18 de mayo de 2011 a CALTRANS, Attn: Sheryl M. Garcia, 111 Grand Avenue, Mail Station 8-B, Oakland, California 94612; FAX: 510-286-5600; Email: 880_280_StevenCreek_EIR_EA_Comments@dot.ca.gov. ÂżDĂ“NDE Y CUĂ NDO? La audiencia se llevarĂĄ a cabo el

Castlemont Elementary School 3040 East Payne Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008 A este lugar se puede llegar utilizando la Ruta de AutobĂşs 60 de VTA. Las personas que requieran servicio de interpretaciĂłn, lenguaje por seĂąas de los Estados Unidos, o documentos en formatos accesibles, deberĂĄn comunicarse con el Programa de ExtensiĂłn de VTA en la Comunidad al 408-321-7575 / 408-321-2330 TTY al menos 5 dĂ­as hĂĄbiles antes de la reuniĂłn. Todas las instalaciones de las reuniones son accesibles para personas que tienen discapacidades.

COMUNICARSE CON: Si desea mayor informaciĂłn sobre el informe EIR/EA o cualquier asunto relacionado con el transporte, llame a CALTRANS al 510-286-5705 o a VTA al 408-321-5789. Se les pide a las personas que requieran documentos en formatos alternativos que se comuniquen con la oficina District 4 Public Affairs Office al 510-286-5705 o que utilicen el nĂşmero de Servicio de RetransmisiĂłn de California TTY 1-800-734-2929.

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some interviews and then hire at least 50 new employees.

McDonald’s restaurants are looking to fill 2,000 new crew and restaurant management positions throughout Northern California, the Greater Bay Area, Central Valley,CentralCoast and Northern Nevada.

Those interested in applying were encouraged to apply online but there also were several drop ins. “I actually just got hired but it’s something seasonal and I’m looking for something more permanent,� said Christy Herrera, McDonald's applicant.

Herrera is currently unemployed, has submitted countless applications and feels prepared.

Yet, like many others, she has not had any luck in finding a job.

The new positions will include a combination of temporary and permanent full-time and part-time positions based upon each individual restaurant needs. “McDonald’s is a great starting point for any kind of worker because of the basic job skills it teaches,�said Arthur Swiecke, manager, McDon-

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ald’s.

Recently graduated from high school, Swiecke had no previous work experience before being hired during the last Hiring Day event in August of 2010. Since then he has been promoted, climbed the ranks to a management position. “My goal is to work here throughout my college years because I have a flexible job,�said Swiecke. “I really enjoy my work.�

Local McDonald’s owners support community programs including the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Bay Area and its core programs, the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford and the Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco, as well as the RMHC Scholarship program and two dental Care Mobile units serving San Jose, and ContraCosta County.

Heroes At Home Announces Spring Projects With Rebuilding Together PeninsulaÂ

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edwood City, CA-- Heroes at Home, a program created by Sears Holdings and Rebuilding Together, announced the beginning of their spring 2011 Heroes at Home projects. Heroes at Home is a key initiative for Rebuilding Together, the nation's leading nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership, and is dedicated to improving the lives of the military and their families through extensive home rehabilitations.

"So many homeowners continue to struggle through this difficult time," said Seana O'Shaughnessy, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Peninsula. "The Sears Heroes at Home program has been instrumental to our ability to help veterans in need on the Peninsula."

On National Rebuilding Day, April 30, 2011, Rebuilding Together Peninsula will work on three home renovation projects as part of the Sears Heroes at Home initiative, two in East Palo Alto, one in Daly City. Projects range from installing handrails and ramps, landscaping and painting, to heating upgrades, new window installation and major roof repairs. Over 100 community volunteers will work alongside skilled trades people to make the repairs that will have a lasting impact on the lives and

neighborhoods of these three deserving veterans.

"Heroes at Home is essential to the mission and vision of Rebuilding Together," said Gary A. Officer, president and CEO of Rebuilding Together. "Sears Holdings has allowed us to engage veterans in communities nationwide and deliver incredible renovations to their homes.

This spring, we continue to impact an increasing amount of lives through the Heroes at Home program."

Heroes at Home projects will be completed in more than eighty cities across the country.

The projects include renovations for veterans who are unable to live in their current home conditions due to injuries or obstacles that threaten their avenue to a safe and accessible home.

To date, the Heroes at Home program and Sears Holdings have raised over $12 million through a nationwide in-store fund-raising campaign. This is one of the hundreds of projects made possible by these donations. Rebuilding Together has completed over 795 projects for veteran homeowners across the country. The success of this program is only expected to rise as more projects begin. Heroes at Home spring rebuilds are scheduled to begin the first week of April and will continue until June.

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Education

Se acerca el día de darle el sí a una universidad: ¿estás dando los pasos adecuados?

Por Adriana Flores-Ragade The College Board, aflores@collegeboard.org

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urante mi etapa de funcionaria de admisiones universitarias el 1 de abril era muy especial porque compartíamos con los estudiantes las decisiones sobre admisiones. Aunque algunos estudiantes sabían exactamente qué hacer y cumplían fácilmente con el plazo del 1 de mayo para darnos su decisión, muchos estudiantes latinos que eran los primeros de su familia en ir a la universidad necesitaban un poco más de ayuda en el proceso.

Fui una de esas estudiantes, aunque tuve suerte en muchos aspectos que apuntan a pasos claves.

Tuve la guía de una gran asesora académica que me ayudó a lo largo del proceso.

Me animó a visitar universidades cerca de casa y a hablar con egresados en mi área de universidades fuera del estado. Hoy en día, los estudiantes tienen la opción de realizar visitas virtuales por Internet, participar en foros o beneficiarse de visitas pagadas a las escuelas.

Al final elegí la universidad que creía que mejor encajaba conmigo y no la que me dio más ayuda financiera.

Siendo que mi carta de aceptación ofrecía dinero de varias

Resolution Celebrating Ethnic Studies In California Clears Higher Education Committee

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ACRAMENTO – Assembly Concurrent Resolution 34, authored by Assembly Member Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens), passed the Higher Education Committee with bipartisan support this week.

ACR 34 highlights the importance of ethnic studies as an academic discipline and recognizes its research, scholarship and programs that study and teach the experiences, history, culture and heritage of African Americans, Asian

Americans, Chicanas/os and Latinas/os, Native Americans, and other persons of color in the United States.

“At a time when ethnic studies programs throughout the nation are under attack, it is important for me, as an ethnic studies major, to have our State legislature recognize the invaluable contributions of California’s ethnic studies departments and programs, including their faculty, staff and students,” said Assembly Member Lara.

ACR 34 distinguishes the contributions made by ethnic studies to the California system of higher education and highlights the prominent role of ethnic studies at the state’s colleges and universities.

Specifically, it recognizes that thousands of beneficiaries of ethnic studies programs have contributed greatly to the academic rigor, prominence and distinguishing qualities of California’s colleges and universities.

fuentes, fue importante cerciorarnos de aclarar dudas con los asesores de ayuda financiera ya que algunos préstamos irían por cuenta de mis padres. Conseguí un paquete que incluía becas, préstamos y trabajo en la universidad, lo cual hizo posible que cubriera los costos de mi educación universitaria.

Cuando estaba tomando mi decisión, me hice las siguientes preguntas: ¿Qué valoro en una universidad? ¿En qué tipo de entorno aprendo mejor? ¿Cuáles son mis metas y qué me hace feliz? Tuve la suerte de tener padres que me apoyaban mucho y que confiaban en mí.

Me permitieron tener la última palabra en esta importante decisión. La escuela que elegí, la Universidad Claremont McKenna, no fue sólo donde me titulé, sino también donde inicié mi carrera como funcionaria de admisiones.

Suelo aconsejar a los estudiantes que no son aceptados que averigüen qué sucedió enviando una carta a la universidad o al representante que

visitó su escuela y que empiecen a pedir consejos para una posible transferencia. Y, que consigan información sobre el instituto universitario “community college” de su localidad y fijar una cita con el asesor académico para averiguar los plazos en cuanto a matriculación y solicitud de ayuda financiera.

Otra opción es buscar instituciones con admisión continua que todavía estén buscando estudiantes.

Aprovecha abril para seleccionar la universidad que mejor encaje con tus necesidades. Enviar el depósito solicitado a la escuela que elijas para reservar lugar es crucial ya que puede haber estudiantes en listas de espera ansiosos de tomar tu lugar. Busca la ayuda del College Board en www.collegeboard.org/enespanol bajo la sección "Ingresar a la Universidad”. Recuerda que la suerte no es tan importante cuando se está preparado. Que no se te pase el plazo del 1 de mayo para y la oportunidad de tomar la decisión que promete trans-

formar tu vida para mejorar.

Recuadro: Consejos para revisar las cartas de aceptación: * Revisa lo que se está ofreciendo en becas y subvenciones frente a los préstamos, y entiende las condiciones del préstamo. * No estás obligado a aceptar una oferta específica a no ser que estés seguro de que satisface tus necesidades. Intenta negociar si es necesario. * Presta atención a los plazos. Puede que no sigan en pie las ofertas de beca si no se cumple con los plazos. * Mira a ver si hay una oferta de trabajo por estudios y, si no la hay, investiga si todavía hay posibilidades. * Defiende tus propios intereses entendiendo los costos totales más allá de la colegiatura tales como los relativos a libros, transporte y seguro.

Foto cortesía del College Board. Propiedad de George Lange.

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Family Resource Center to be closed

By Cinthia Rodriguez - El Observador he Santa Clara Family Health Plan (SCFHP) is scheduled to close their Family Resource Center on Friday, April 29.

Many community members would like the Board of Directors to reconsider their decision and keep the center open.

“Two weeks ago Elizabeth Darrow, CEO, SCFHP, announced at a staff meeting that SCFHP’s Family Resource Center located at King and Story Road was going to be closed,” said Felix Alvarez, Director, School Outreach Programs, Santa Clara Family Health Foundation. “I was the only employee present who stood up to say that wasn’t a good decision.”

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The Family Resource Center, the only center of its kind in East San Jose, provides access to health care to over 100 families on a daily basis. With more than 120,000 members, families have come to rely on and trust the center to apply for health insurance, pay their premiums, attend health education classes, learn about their health benefits and get referrals to other services.

“There’s not an action plan. There’s no communication. I want to know why they are closing it,” said Alvarez.

The closure of the center will affect thousands of families who do not have access to comprehensive health care coverage or are not able to purchase good health care at an affordable price. If the center does close, families will also have to travel to Campbell to obtain the same services currently available there.

“They keep saying that they are not closing,” said Alvarez.

But Alvarez isn’t convinced. Instead, he is worried that the proposed relocation will create challenges for families looking to insure their children.

There will not be a relocation of all the programs, or of all the services, or of everything that is provided at the current Story/King center, and that worries this 12-year employee.

“I think they have an obligation to the community to clearly say we are doing this or we are doing that.”

Free Workshop To Assist Bay Area Residents On Path To Citizenship

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AN FRANCISCO – People who are ready to become U.S. citizens, but cannot afford to hire an attorney for assistance, can benefit from a free citizenship workshop on Saturday, April 30, at UC Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. This event, coordinated annually by the Northern California chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA NorCal), is a phenomenal opportunity for immigrants to gain access to knowledgeable, bilingual legal counsel and receive guidance in the often confusing process of naturalization.

Unlike lawful permanent residents (green-card holders), U.S. citizens have the right to vote and are protected against deportation. Also, U.S. citizens are given priority over permanent residents when they file immigrant visa petitions for their family members, avoiding years of waiting and heartache. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) charges a fee of either $595 or $675 to file a citizenship application with the government (depending upon the applicant’s age) before the cost of hiring an attorney is even considered. With such high application fees, many would-be applicants cannot afford the extra expense of hiring a lawyer to assist with the process – choosing either to wait until later or attempt to complete the daunting paperwork on their own.

This event provides the opportunity for quality legal assistance at no cost, from attorneys and other trained volunteers who speak a variety of languages.

This free Citizenship Day clinic is coordinated

by AILA NorCal and hosted by UC Hastings College of the Law. AILA is a national association of attorneys who practice and teach immigration law, and the Northern California chapter has many members.

More than 30 AILA chapters across the country will be providing free legal advice on U.S. citizenship during the month of April. This is the fourth year that

AILA NorCal has participated; more than 160 applicants received assistance at last year’s event. The clinic’s co-sponsors are the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Asian Law Caucus, Centro Legal de la Raza, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, Chinese Newcomers, Jewish Children’s and Family Services, International Institute of the Bay Area, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, San Francisco Immigrant Legal & Education Network, Dolores Street Community Services, the Afghan Coalition, the Iranian American Bar Association, and the Afghan American Bar Association.

This free walk-in clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 198 McAllister Street, and will bring together volunteer attorneys, law students and other bilingual volunteers who see the extraordinary value in assisting lawful permanent residents in applying for citizenship. Volunteers will answer questions regarding the citizenship process, screen for eligibility, help complete the application form, and give guidance on how to file the application. The workshop is limited to naturalization/citizenship matters. For a list of documents people should bring to the workshop, along with eligibility requirements (all in multiple languages), please visit http://ailanorcal.com/citz. To apply for citizenship, an individual must be at least 18 years old and must have been a lawful permanent resident for at least five years, or for three years if married to a U.S. citizen. Applicants also must demonstrate that they can read, write and speak in ordinary English (with limited exceptions) and that they have good moral character, and must pass a U.S. history and government test and take the oath of allegiance to the United States.

AILA NorCal is proud of its attorneys’ diverse language abilities, and we are happy to put you in touch with volunteers who speak Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, and a number of other languages.

Community

Nation's Libraries Places Of Opportunity For Diverse Populations

(CHICAGO) s the nation's population continues to become more diverse, hundreds of libraries will showcase multicultural programs and services during national El Día de Los Niños/El Día de Los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day). This year marks the 15th anniversary of the observance also known as Día, a celebration every day of children, families and reading that culminates every year on April 30. Libraries across the country will host Día celebrations with family programs, including bilingual story hours, book giveaways and other literacy driven events. In today's increasingly diverse and complex information environment, library multilingual resources are needed more than ever. According to a study by the American Library Association (ALA), Spanish is the most supported non-English language in public libraries. Seventy-eight percent of libraries reported Spanish as the priority #1 language, after English, to which they develop services and programs. Asian languages ranked second in priority at 29 percent. Another 17.6 percent of libraries indicated Indo-European languages as a second priority.

Día emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Through literacy events and programs like Día, libraries are working with parents and caregivers to spread bookjoy. Current research on early literacy and brain development indicates that it is never too early to prepare children for success as readers; and that avid readers are lead by the reading habits of their parents.

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said Julie Corsaro, President, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the ALA. As families continue to try to make ends meet, libraries are working with new Americans to assist with learning English, applying for jobs, identifying e-government resources and educational tools that will enhance their quality of life. Education is the key to making good choices. Low literacy is linked to poverty, crime, dependence on government assistance and poor health. By motivating children and parents to read, libraries are fueling a healthier democracy.

Día is sponsored by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association, and is an enhancement of Children's Day, which began in 1925. Children's Day was designated as a day to bring attention to the importance and well-being of children. In 1996, nationally acclaimed children's book author, Pat Mora, proposed linking the celebration of childhood and children with literacy thus the inception of El Día de Los Niños/El Día de Los Libros.

Through a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, the Association for Library Service for Children (ALSC) continues to increase public awareness of the event in libraries throughout the country. ALSC is collaborating on this effort with the Founding Partner of Día, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking (REFORMA).

For book lists and additional information on Día please visit www.ala.org/dia. For information on local events contact your local library, or visit http://tinyurl.com/diaevents11.

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Nuestros Niños Sanos y Salvos mesa de cambiar * Tener pasamanos en escaleras, y compuertas arriba y abajo * Poner seguros o rejas en las ventanas, y mantener cunas, camas y sillas lejos * Mantener buena iluminación, evitar pisos resbaladizos, y asegurar tapetes * Usar tapetes de goma en bañeras y duchas * Mantener cables eléctricos fuera del camino * Usar casco al correr patines, patineta, y bicicleta * Usar asientos infantiles en el auto * Supervisar el juego con mascotas * Mantener objetos cortantes y armas de fuego fuera del alcance de los niños Libros: * La seguridad del niño hecha más fácil (Lori Marques) * La seguridad de tu hijo en el hogar (Elena Rius) * Seguridad del niño en el hogar (Mike Hayward) Escuche a la Doctora Marisol en Nuestros Niños los domingos de 8 a 9 AM en La Kalle 100.7/105.7 FM, KBBF La Nuestra 89.1 FM, Tricolor 99.5 FM, José 107.1 FM y KMBX 700 AM. Para más información, llame al 1-866-99NINOS y visite www.nuestrosninos.com.

Por Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne, Ph.D. “Más vale prevenir que tener que lamentar.”

Todos queremos que nuestros niños vivan sanos y salvos. Como conforme crecen se exponen a peligros, aprendamos primeros auxilios.

Aunque algunos accidentes son inevitables, recordemos: Observación y Precaución, para la Prevención. Les ofrecemos guías para la seguridad infantil a continuación.

Previniendo asfixia/estrangulación/ahogo: * Acostar a los bebés boca arriba * Nunca dejar niños solos en el auto * Mantener objetos peque-

ños, globos, y bolsas plásticas fuera de su alcance, y cortar la comida en pedacitos * Evitar cordones en la ropa y juguetes, y usar borlas de seguridad en las persianas * Supervisar cuando estén en la tina o piscina, mantener vacías las cubetas y piscinas de niños, y cerrar verja alrededor de la piscina Previniendo envenenamiento: * Evitar contacto con pintura de plomo * Usar envases con tapas a prueba de niños * Mantener medicinas, pinturas, cosméticos, insecticidas, plantas venenosas y productos de limpieza y del jardín fuera de su alcance

Previniendo quemaduras: * Usar protección contra rayos solares * Mantener cerillos, encendedores, y cigarrillos fuera del alcance de los niños * Tener alarmas de humo y extintores de fuego * Usar tapas en los enchufes eléctricos, y mantener los enseres lejos del agua * Mantener líquidos y aparatos calientes lejos de los niños * Poner protectores frente a chimeneas y calentadores Previniendo lesiones: * Nunca sacudir a los bebés, ni dejarles solos en la

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veryone is invited to attend the Healthy Families Day on Saturday, April 30 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, at the Seven Trees Community Center, 3590 Cas Drive. Pre-registration begins on April 9th at the fitness desk.

The first 200 registrants will receive a free pedometer. Healthy snacks will also be provided for free!

Activities include exercise classes and sports demos, healthy cooking demos, Nutrition 101 for parents, guardians and youth, as well as exercise planning for families.

Sponsored by the Diabetes Society, American Red Cross, California Medical Association’s Anti-Obesity Campaign, First5, SJSU Kinesiology Nursing and Gymnastics Department, and the City of San Jose’s PRNS Department, Aging, Library and Therapeutic Services.∆

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IAMI, FL - Con motivo de la celebración del Día de la Tierra 2011, los clientes que visiten las tiendas Lowe's el día sábado 23 de abril recibirán gratis un árbol para plantar. Lowe's en asociación con American Forests realizarán esta actividad a nivel nacional para promover un estilo de vida sustentable y contribuir al bienestar y belleza general de nuestra Tierra. Los árboles se entregarán por orden de llegada, hasta que se agoten.

Para apoyar la entrega de árboles gratis de Lowe's, el popular presentador de Univisión, Raúl de Molina (El Gordo y la Flaca) participará en una ceremonia de plantación de árboles el día 19 de abril de 2011 a las 10:00 a.m. en The Sense of Wonder Nature Center, una de las pocas reservas de pinares rocosos y bosques de roble que aun siguen creciendo en el condado

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de Miami-Dade, ubicado en el Parque A.D. Barnes 3401 SW 72 Ave, Miami. El evento inaugural es parte de la iniciativa "America Verde" de Common Ground for Conservation, una red hispana de individuos, empresas y organizaciones comprometidas para mejorar el medioambiente.

"Regalar árboles a nuestros clientes es una manera sencilla de marcar la diferencia en el Día de la Tierra. Confiamos en que estos árboles serán un catalizador para que nuestros clientes busques otras formas simples de cuidar la Tierra en sus hogares y en el

día a día", agregó Kevin Measel, Vicepresidente de Comercialización de Viveros de Lowe's.

Lowe's y American Forests se han tomado el tiempo para identificar variedades de árboles nativos de las regiones en donde se ubican las tiendas Lowe's, para que estas puedan ser cultivadas de forma exitosa, según el clima y el terreno de esas regiones. Cada planta estará etiquetada con un código de barras para que los clientes puedan registrar su árbol en Lowes.com/earthday y ver a otras personas a lo largo del país plantando sus árboles.

inneapolis, MN –Latest survey reveals that over 57% of those polled who are receiving a tax refund will use at least part of that money for leisure travel this year. Also, 83% of individuals polled in Travel Leaders’ nationwide consumer travel survey indicated that they will spend the same or more on leisure trips in 2011 as compared to last year.

This is the third consecutive year in which Travel Leaders has conducted an online consumer survey – which complements its long history of providing detailed travel trends based on bookings and data gathered from hundreds of its travel experts from across the country. This year’s survey was conducted March 10 – April 10, 2011, and includes responses from 953 consumers throughout the U.S. “It is clear that when Americans dream about travel, they dream big. Australia continues to be the ‘ultimate dream’ international destination. Perhaps the majority who indicated they will use tax refund money for travel could make that dream a reality this year,” stated Roger E. Block, CTC, president of Travel Leaders Franchise Group, which includes locations from coast to coast.

“What is most encouraging from our latest survey is that an overwhelming majority (89%) indicated that they have already traveled or will be traveling for leisure this year, and it seems they are prepared to open their wallets a little more, if they need to – as 83% said they would be spending the same or more this year on travel. At Travel Leaders, not only do we have the expertise and specializations to make grand trips – such as Australia – a reality, but we also have tools at our disposal, that consumers don’t have access to, which can make any trip affordable and a great value.”

Key Statistics and Findings: Tax Refund - Money for Travel: A majority, 57.4%, of U.S. consumers responded “Yes” to the question “If you receive a tax refund this year, will you be using any part of that money for vacation travel?”

Leisure Travel Spending: 83% of those polled said they will spend the same or more on leisure travel in 2011 than they did last year. Only 17% indicated they would be spending less on leisure travel this year.

Australia is the “Dream”: When asked “What is your ultimate dream international destination?” the top destination selected was Australia – followed by Italy, Ireland, New Zealand and Mediterranean cruising, respectively. When the same question was posed in 2009,

the top five responses were: Australia (1), Italy (2), Greece (3), Tahiti (3), and Germany (5).

Leisure Travel – A Priority: • A vast majority (89%) of consumers polled indicated that they have or will take at least one leisure trip in 2011.

• Nearly 62% indicated they have already taken at least one trip; 22% have already taken multiple vacation trips this year.

• When asked “Is the total number of leisure trips you anticipate taking in 2011 more, the same or less than last year?” nearly 87% indicated that they will take the same or more trips this year. (35.6% said “more trips,” 51.1% said “the same number,” and only 13.3% said “fewer trips”) Top States Visited: When asked, “Which U.S. state(s) have you traveled to or will you travel to in 2011?” the top response was Florida followed by California and New York. (In 2010, the top three were: Florida, California and Wisconsin.)

Traveling Away from Home: We asked “For your leisure trip(s) did you or will you ...” (Participants could choose all that apply.)

Travel within the U.S. and further than a bordering state 75.6% Travel within your home state 51.8% Travel to a bordering state 48.0% Travel internationally (Canada, Mexico and/or Caribbean) 41.1% Travel internationally (other than Canada, Mexico and Caribbean) 30.8% Travel Leaders is part of Travel Leaders Group – which is a North American travel company that generates gross travel sales in excess of $14 billion. Travel Leaders Group is a leader in both the retail travel agency space and corporate travel, and it consistently ranks as one of the top travel companies nationwide. Most recently, Travel Leaders Group was again named among the Top 10 on the Travel Weekly Power List, #1 on the Business Travel News Business 2010 Travel Survey and #1 on Entrepreneur’s latest Franchise 500 list of full-service travel agency franchise businesses.

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l Condado de Santa Clara ha publicado una lista de personas que no ha cobrado un dinero que guarda en sus oficinas. El dinero proviene de una variedad de fuentes, como multas o indemnizaciones que se les debe a víctimas de crímenes. La lista de dueños potenciales de este dinero que no ha sido reclamado puede obtenerse en www.sccgov.org bajo el título de“Hot Items”.

Como la agencia central de cobros del Condado de Santa Clara, el Departamento de rentas públicas recauda fondos por servicios desempeñados por muchos de los departamentos y agencias del Condado y la Corte Superior de California relacionados con multas, cálculos de sanciones, pagos y restituciones que se deben a víctimas de crímenes, Anualmente aproximadamente 81,500 personas hacen pagos a través del Departamento de rentas públicas del Condado. La oficina procesa aproximadamente 290 mil pagos, para un total de 82 millones en ingresos colectados por año

y distribuídos a las agencias o departamentos que proporcionan una variedad de servicios proveídos por el condado y el estado.

El dinero que no es reclamado está disponible en el Departamento de rentas públicas por diferentes razones: sobrepagos, ajustes en los cobros, pagos por restitución efectuados por un ofensor cuando la víctima ha cambiado de domicilio y no hay una nueva dirección disponible, y correo devuelto que obliga a descontinuar los pagos. En algunos casos los destinatarios no quieren el dinero o no tienen comprobantes para validar que aceptaron los pagos.

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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley presents

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been in business since 2004, adds that her fear of not being able to make it in the business world, was overcome by her strong belief in herself. She recommends finding a good bookkeeper, tax person and/or professional experts be one of your important tools to succeed.

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he Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley will present “Latina Business Expo” on Tuesday, April 26, from 5pm to 8pm at Center for Training & Career (CTC) at 749 Story Road.

The event is for people (especially Latinas) interested in starting their own business, have their own business and want to take it to the next level, and to meet and share information with other business owners. There will be vendors showcasing their businesses. The event is free to the public.

Four dynamic and successful Latina businesswomen will be sharing meaningful dialog on what it takes to run a business. They will also share strategies and tools that are making it possible for business owners to

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successfully compete in today’s business environment both professionally and personally.

Vice-Mayor Madison Nguyen will be presenting welcoming and opening remarks at this event. Councilmember Rose Herrera who chairs the City’s Community and Economic Development Committee will talk about being a CEO and founder of a Silicon Valley software manufacturing company for ten years that achieved a $10 million in annual sales volume and had a workforce of 150 employees.

The speakers at the Expo will include Marie Perez, Restaurant Owner of Casa Vicky; Claudia López, Import Owner of Guatemalan Boutique; Alexandra Anderson, Owner/Agent State Farm Insurance; Donna Gar-

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Marie Perez from Casa Vicky was very happy to talk about the business her mother started in 1968. It was her mother’s dream and passion.

Marie grew up in the restaurant environment and soon learned after her mother and brother passed that she too felt comfortable in the same environment.

Alexandra Anderson, who owns her own Insurance and Financial Services, also knew that she wanted to have her own company. She realized the opportunity gave her control over her professional and family life.

Donna Garcia-Cowsert, President/Owner El Futuro Advertising Agency advises women interested in starting a new business to follow your

own passion, if you feel it in your heart, just go do it! She adds, “fear offers no success”.

Claudia López, Import/Owner of the Guatemalan Boutique has

Baby Boomer Senior Expo Saturday May 7, 2011 Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Parkway Products, services, and resources for Baby Boomers and Seniors.

FREE Admission and FREE Parking For complete details visit: BoomerSeniorShow.com

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Ficha Técnica Inteligentes Atléticos (30 min. de ejercicio diario) Excelentes compañeros Su dueño debe ser cariñoso, comprometido y entregarle una completa atención.

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¿Peligro Por Rosario Vital El Observador ace dos semanas dos perros aparentemente de la raza pit bull atacaron a otro perro y la dueña de este en un parque en la zona sur de la ciudad de San José. Las autoridades policiales y los controladores de animales emprendieron la búsqueda de estos caninos sin dar aún con el paradero de ellos y pusieron en alerta a todos los residentes.

Esta es una de las tantas historias que estamos acostumbrado a leer, escuchar y ver sobre estos animales cuya imagen es asociada de manera negativa.

Miguel Allende, residente de San José dijo que los perros pit bull siempre atacan. “En la noche desconocen a la gente y nos pueden morder”.

Por su parte Selene Lozada dice que estos perros son agresivos, peligrosos.

Pedro Pablo Paez explica que, “cuando estos perros muerden se traba la quijada y no pueden soltar a la víctima y son peligrosos”.

Allende agrega que estos perros son usados en peleas clandestinas y que estos animales son traicioneros.

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Por su parte Ciro Valderrama “depende cómo se les trate y hay perros que son bravos y si usted miedo a ellos le pueden atacar”.

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y menos debe ser catalogado como un asesino”, dijo Ali Taley, entrenadora de Human Society Silicon Valley.

“Es un canino muy sociable con la gente. En general, éste es un perro que, cuando está bien socializado, puede llevarse muy bien con niños y adultos, y puede ser una mascota excepcional”, dijo Laura Fulda, Vice Presidenta de Humane Society.

“La conducta del animal depende del buen carácter y esto depende de su correcta socialización con su entorno. Las personas que quieran criar una mascota tienen que estar completamente seguros que se van a poder entregar a ellos. Si los van a descuidar o no pueden darles el tiempo, los pit bull se deprimen y hasta se ponen destructivos. Aunque este consejo es para otros animales”, dijo Marhina McClay, Presidenta de Our Pack, Inc. Humane Society Silicon Valley ofrece el último domingo de cada mes entrenamiento gratuito a propietarios de estos perros. El horario es la 1pm. Visitar www.hssv.org o llamar al (408) 2622133. ∆

here are many misconceptions about pit bulls partly due to the recent dog attacks by that breed. Last month, a 41-year-old woman was mauled by pit bulls in southeast San Jose. Recently, another woman was a victim of yet another attack by a pair of pit bulls.

A common mistake is using 'pit bull' to refer to the American Pit Bull Terrier breed or a type of dog which has pit bull traits. About 20 different breeds are classified as pit bulls.

“There are no dangerous breeds,” said Alison Talley, Director of Animal Behavior, Humane Society Silicon Valley.

The latest attacks could have been a mix of things gone wrong. The canine duo could be victims of irresponsible owners. That can include chaining the dog in the backyard and more importantly, not providing sufficient personal attention that every dog needs to become social.

A ‘backyard dog’ or a dog that is ignored for the majority of its life is usually involved in disasters such as the ones that have been occurring in San Jose. The environment creates those kinds of events no matter the breed.

“I wish people would see dogs as a responsibility. It’s not something you take home and they know everything,” said Lark McIntosh, proud owner of a pit bull named Lola.

Before adopting her best friend, McIntosh pictured herself with an English bull dog until her husband brought up the idea of adopting a pit bull.

She immediately thought he was out of his mind but was convinced as soon as she saw Lola’s photos.

Never having cared for a dog, research was a must. Throughout the experience, McIntosh doesn’t stop learning about her dog’s needs. She knew what she was looking for and found that in Lola.

“We’ve really invested in her training so people don’t think she’s something she really isn’t,” said McIntosh about her 4-year-old Lola.

It is easy to misinterpret a dog’s behavior that can lead to or provoke an attack. If any dog’s ears are back, tail is tucked, they are crouched and/or backing away and their eyes are fixed on a person, the dog is scared and concerned for its own wellbeing. As a result, they look like they’re ready to attack. During a situation such as that, the animal behavior team recommends standing tall like a tree. Also avoid direct eye contact. Do not poke the animal with a stick.

While spaying and neutering your pet reduces aggression, it also reduced different types of cancer and marking (urination).

Training is also an essential part of any pet animal’s life. It’s also about the communication between an owner and man’s best friend. People need to be willing to learn more about pit bulls.

There is a breed for each different lifestyle.

Get to know the breed and reinforce good behavior. Attend a free pit bull 101 class held every last Sunday of the month at the Human Society Silicon Valley, 901 Ames Ave., in Milpitas, CA.

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OS ANGELES, /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- El pasado viernes, Kate del Castillo, estrella de la miniserie de Telemundo 'La Reina del Sur,' y Rico Rodríguez, estrella del programa ganador de un premio Emmy de ABC 'Modern Family,' fueron galardonados en la segunda gala anual de St. Jude 'Estrellas por la Vida' por su apoyo continuo y su dedicación a ayudar a niños en la comunidad de Los Ángeles así como niños alrededor del mundo.

El evento, el cual se llevó a cabo en el Club Nokia en LA Live, benefició a St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, considerado uno de los mejores hospitales de cáncer pediátrico en la nación. Alrededor de 250 invitados disfrutaron de una exquisita cena, una subasta silenciosa, y presentaciones en vivo del famoso maestro

trompetista de jazz Arturo Sandoval, y el cantante de rock-pop Gustavo Galindo. La gala también dio la bienvenida a filántropos locales, líderes de la comunidad y pacientes de St. Jude quienes caminaron la alfombra roja junto a celebridades Latinas muy conocidas en el mundo del espectáculo, tales como Christian Chávez, Eduardo Yañez y Jessica Maldonado entre muchos otros más. Riani Rodríguez, la hermana mayor de Rico, y el director de Hollywood Tom Shadyac, fueron uno de los presentadores durante el evento. La talentosa presentadora de radio, Stephanie Himonidis "La Chiquibaby" de Univision Radio La Nueva 101.9 FM, fue presentadora del evento junto a Gloria Carmona, presentadora de Univision Television.

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You and a Guest are invited to an advance screening of at a San Jose theater on

Wednesday, April 27 at 7:30PM For your chance to receive an admit-two advance screening pass, please call the El Observador office at (408) 457-1054 between the hours of 9:00AM and 5:00PM or go online to: www.el-observador.com and click on “Free Tickets”.

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idney Prescott (Neve Campbell), quien ahora es la autora de un libro de autoayuda, vuelve a su pueblo natal, Woodsboro, para hacer la presentación de su libro. Allí se reencuentra con el sheriff Dewey (David Arquette) y Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox), quienes se han casado, con su

prima Jill (Emma Roberts) y su tía Kate (Mary McDonnell). Desafortunadamente, con el regreso de Sidney también vuelve Ghostface, quien pondrá en peligro las vidas de Sidney, Gale, Dewey, Jill y sus amigas, y también las de todo Woodsboro.

While supplies last. Limit one pass per person. No exceptions. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Please arrive early to the screening. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. A ticket does not guarantee you a seat. No one will be admitted once the screening has begun.

The theater and promotional outlet are not responsible for overbooking. Issuer reserves the right to refuse, revoke or limit admission in its sole discretion at any time.

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For your chance to receive an admit-two advance screening pass, please call the offices of El Observador at (408) 457-1054 beginning TODAY, Friday, April 22 between the hours of 9am – 5pm or go online to: www.el-observador.com.

Please tell us your name and daytime phone number.

Passes are limited and will be distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis, while supplies last.

Text BOWTIE and your zip code to 43549 for your chance to win a copy of the PROM soundtrack. joven vecina que les pide permiso para usar su cocina y hacer un pastel, pues su horno se averió y es día de su cumpleaños. Luego la llegada de Ulises, el repartido de pizzas que llega tarde a la entrega y con quien entablan un interminable regateo para decidir si pagar o no la pizza, y finalmente por un apagón de luz. Es entonces cuando se habla de temas como el divorcio de los padres, la soledad, la confusión entre amor y amistad en la adolescencia o las frustraciones de la vida adulta. ∆

"Prom" brings with it a sensational soundtrack CD from Hollywood Records.

Featuring new and original songs by cutting-edge bands such as Hollywood Records’ Allstar Weekend, Travie McCoy, and Neon Trees, the “Prom” soundtrack arrives in stores and at online retailers April 26. ©Disney

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IAMI, /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Juanes, Lucero, Marc Anthony, Chino y Nacho, Dyland & Lenny, y Roberto Tapia, están dentro de la lista de artistas confirmados para presentarse durante los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina Presentados por State Farm®. Ellos se unen a Maná, Enrique Iglesias, Luis Fonsi, Cristian Castro, Jencarlos Canela, Gloria Trevi, Pitbull, Camila, Don Omar y Banda El Recodo quienes fueron anunciados previamente. Los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina presentados por State Farm® son los premios de mayor trayectoria y prestigio en la industria de la música latina y tendrán lugar el jueves 28 de abril comenzando con la cobertura de la alfombra roja las 7PM/6C, en vivo por Telemundo desde el BankUnited Center en Miami, Florida.

Nombrado por Billboard como la "Estrella de la Década" de la Música Latina; y "Uno de los 20 íconos de la música durante los últimos 50 años" de acuerdo a CNN, Juanes, quien se encuentra terminando la primera porción de su muy exitosa gira P.A.R.C.E., regresa para presentarse durante la premiación. La querida cantante y actriz Mexicana, Lucero, con más de tres décadas en la industria de la música y más de 19 álbumes producidos, también se unirá a la lista de grandes artistas que se presentarán

esa noche. Marc Anthony, el artista de salsa de mayores ventas de toda la historia y un verdadero embajador de la música y la cultura Latina, quien está nominado para seis premios este año por su exitoso álbum, "Iconos", también regresa al escenario de este magno evento. Dentro del género de la música urbana, los fanáticos podrán disfrutar las presentaciones del sensacional dúo venezolano de reggaeton Chino y Nacho, nominados a nueve Premios Billboard de la Música Latina por su álbum "Mi niña bonita," y el dúo puertorriqueño Dyland & Lenny, que continúa aumentando su popularidad en los Estados Unidos y Latinoamérica y también es finalista. Dentro del género de la Música Regional Mexicana, el cantautor de Norteño y Banda Roberto Tapia, deleitará a sus fanáticos con su presentación.

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Los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina son la culminación de la vigésima segunda Conferencia de Música Latina de Billboard, presentada por State Farm en asociación con AT&T. Para más información sobre la conferencia, visite BillboardLatinConference.com.

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www.el-observador.com | APRIL 22 - 28, 2011 |15| ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OR POSTING OF SUMMONS L. Miriam Cota 1007 Leigh Ave #9 San Jose, CA 95128 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA STREET ADDRESS: North County MAILING ADDRESS: 605 W El Camino Real CITY AND ZIP CODE:Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Petitioner: L. Miriam Cota Respondent: Leobardo Vallejo ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OR POSTING Case No. 611FL005431

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n el marco de la celebración del Día de la Tierra, el pasado 16 de abril, miles de personas reciclaron computadoras y equipos electrónicos. La demanda fue tan grande que los centros de reciclaje no se dieron a vasto para recibir más aparatos electrónicos. Tal como se muestra en la foto el centro de recolección habilitado en la 1550 de Berger Dr. tuvo que cerrar antes del horario establecido debido a las miles de unidades dejadas en este lugar.

Publication Granted: The Court finds that the Respondent can not be served in any other manner specified in the California Code of Civil Procedure. The Court orders that the Summons and Petition be served by publication in the newspaper listed below. Publication must occur at least once a week for four successive weeks.

EL OBSERVADOR If during the time of Publication or Posting you locate the Respondent’s address you must have someone 18 years or older mail the Summons, Petition and Order for Publication to the Respondent. The server must complete and file with the Court a Proof of Service or Mail, FL-335.

Date: Jun. 13 2011 Published April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011 SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Leobardo Vallejo AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): You are being sued. Lo están demandado.

Petitioner’s name is L. Miriam Cota Nombre del demandante: Case Number (Número de caso):611FL005431 You have 30 CALENDER DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL 123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web Site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS CORRIDOS después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120 ó FL-123) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica NO basta para protegerlo.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambiénle puede ordenar que pague manutención y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar la cuota de pre sentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas.

Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, pónganse en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE; The restraining orders on Page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO; Las órdenes de restricción que figuran en la página 2 valen para ambos cónyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, the court may order you to pay all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for yourself or for the other party. If this happens, the party ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the order to pay waived court fees.

AVISO: Si se emite un fallo u orden de manutención, la corte puede ordenar que usted pague parte de, o todas las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentas a petición de usted o de la otra parte. Si esto ocurre, la parte ordenada a pagar estas cuotas debe recibir aviso y la oportunidad de solcitar una audiencia ara anular la orden de pagar las cuotas exentas.

1. The name and address of the court are (el nombre y dirección de la corte son): North County, 605 West El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): L. Miriam Cota 1007 Leigh Ave #9 San Jose, CA 95128 David H Yamasaki, Chief Executive Officer/Clerk Date (Fecha) Jan. 13, 2011 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) Burke , Deputy (Asistente) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served AVISO A LA PERSONA QUE RECIBIÓ LA ENTREGA: Esta entrega se realiza a. as an individual. (a usted como individuo) WARNING – IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divide, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e. joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from 1.Removing the minor child or children of the parties, if any, from the state without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court.

2.Cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children: 3.Transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4.Creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the

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You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However you may use community property, quasicommunity property, or you own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

ADVERTENCIA – INFORMACION IMPORTANTE ADVERTENCIA: De acuerdo a la ley de California, las propieades adquiridas por las partes durante su matrimonio o pareja de hecho en forma conjunta se consideran propiedad comunitaria para los fines de la división de bienes que ocurre cuando se produce una disolución o separación legal del matrimonio o pareja de hecho. Si cualquiera de las partes de este caso llega a fallecer antes de que se divida la propiedad comunitaria de tenencia conjunta, el destino de la misma quedará determinado por las cláusulas de la escritura correspondiente que describen su tenencia (por ej. tenencia conjunta, tenencia en común o propiedad comunitaria) y no por la presunción de propiedad comunitaria. Si quiere que la presunción comunitaria que registrada en la escritura de la propiedad, debería consultar con un abogado.

ORDENES DE RESTRICCION NORMALES DE DERECHO FAMILIAR En forma inmediata, usted y su conyuge o pareja de hecho tienen prohibido: 1.Llevarse de estado de California a los hijos menores de las partes, si los hubiera, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte.

2.Cobrar, pedir prestado, cancelar, transferir, deshacerse o cambiar el nombre de los beneficiarios de cualquier seguro u otro tipo de cobertura, tal como de vida, salud, vehículo y discapacidad, que tenga como beneficiario(s) a las partes y su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); 3.Transferir, gravar, hipotecar, ocultar o deshacerse de cualquier manera de cualquier propiedad, inmueble o personal, ya sea comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o separada, sin el consentimiento escrito de la otra parte o una oarden de la corte, con excepción las operaciones realizadas en el curso normal de actividades o para satisfacer las necesidades de la vida; y 4.Crear o modificar una transferencia no testamentaria de manera que afecte el destino de una propiedad sujeta a transferencia, sin el consentimiento por escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte. Antes de que se pueda eliminar la revocación de una transferencia no testamentaria, se debe presentar ante la corte un aviso del cambio y hacer una entrega legal de dicho aviso a la otra parte.

Cada parte tiene que notificar a la otra sobre cualquier gasto extraordinario propuesto, por lo menos cinco días laborales antes de realizarlo, y rendir cuenta a la corte de todos los gastos extraordinarios realizados después de que estas órdenes de restricción hayan entrado en vigencia. No obstante, puede usar propiedad comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o suya separada para pagar a un abogado o para ayudarle a pagar los costos de la corte.

Published. April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

|16| APRIL 22 - 28, 2011 | www.el-observador.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550582 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Cupertino Resource Group, 4100 The Woods Dr. #1012, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. Norman Ho, 4100 The Woods Dr., #1012, San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/20/2004. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Norman Ho April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/19/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550218 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Vanity Spa & Salon, 1132 S De Anza Blvd., San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Ying Forster, 1893 Park Ave., San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/20/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ying Forster April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/11/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550468 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Gilroy Plaza Dental, 6974 Chesnut St., Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Rostami Dental Corporation, 6974 Chestnut St., Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/01/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Rostami Dental Corporation Anthony Needham/President April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/15/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550036 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Garden Market, 798 Delmas Ave., San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Maria Guajardo, 704 Delmas Ave., San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Maria Guajardo April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/06/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550402 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mangos Enterprise, 460 W Taylor St., San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. Orlando Ruiz-Gessa, 15010 Baerwald Ct., San Martin, Ca 95046, Alain Ruiz, 15010 Bearwald Ct, San Martin, CA 95046, Osvaldo Ruiz, 1890 Pruneridge Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Orlando Ruiz-Gessa April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/14/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550410 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Emerging Markets- US, 4826 Trail Ct., San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. Oscar Ernesto Rios-Segura, 4826 Trail Run Ct., San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Oscar Ernesto Rios-Segura April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/14/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550386 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Amex Painting, 1818 Seville Way, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Jose Zavala, 1818 Seville Way, San Jose, CA 95131. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jose Zavala April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/13/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550340 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, EMC Investment Group, 1276 Lincoln Ave Ste 101, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Radames Martinez, 6830 Glenview Dr., Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Radames Martinez April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/13/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550320 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, AA Aquino Realty, 1794 Clearlake Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Annalyn Artadi, 1765 Landess Ave. #107, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Annalyn Artadi April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/12/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550288 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Climax Travel, Hemisphere Travel, 857 Toyon Ct., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. DongYi Guo, 857 Toyon Court, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Dongyi Guo April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/12/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550015 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Image Real Estate, 1276 Lincoln Ave Ste 101, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Ray Martinez, 1276 Lincoln Ave, Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95125.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ray Martinez April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/06/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549976 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Blossom Valley Gourmet, 3234 Lago de Como Place, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. Stephanie Curcio, 3234 Lago de Como Place, San Jose, CA 95136, Kenneth Curcio, 3234 Lago de Como Place, San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Stephanie Curcio April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/05/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549966 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Ark Vision, 2919 Kipling St. Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara Co. The Tree by the River Foundation, Inc., 2919 Kipling St., Palo Alto, CA 94306. This business is conducted by limited liability company, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 09/17/2010. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

The Tree by the River Foundation, Inc. April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/05/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549840 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, WAWSO, WA, 762 Rosewood Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303, Santa Clara Co. Workaholics Anonymous World Service Organization Inc., 762 Rosewood Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94303. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/01/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Workaholics Anonymous World Service Organization Inc. Drew Dennett/President April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/01/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549865 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, ISTAT, 5949 Fishburne Ave., San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Bo Liu, 5949 Fishburne Ave., San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Bo Liu April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/01/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549677 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, VPS, 710 Banff St., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Ricardo Velazquez, 710 Banff St., San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ricardo Velazquez Limon April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/28/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549682 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Starr, 460 Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara Co. Lisa Newman, 2545 Claire Ct., Mt View, Ca 94043. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 7/15/02. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Lisa Newman April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/28/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549597 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, SJPATIENTS Group, 824 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Green Frontier, 824 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by a corporation registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Green Frontier Daniel Genovese/CEO April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/25/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549454 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, ESS Operations, 718 Tallent Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Adam Lynch, 718 Tallent Ave., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by a corporation registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Adam Lynch April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/22/11.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV199132 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Claudia Tagimaroa, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Claudia Tagimaroa, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Emilio Adrian Fuentes to (First) Emilio (Middle) Adrian Fuentes (Last) Tagimaroa-Keep. 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 names should not be granted on 06/07/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 18, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV198432 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cindy Aguiar and Juan Suarez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Cindy Aguiar and Juan Suarez have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jonathan Suarez Aguiar to (First) Jonathan (Last) Suarez Aguiar. 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 names should not be granted on 05/31/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 18, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV198937 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Brenda Sue Bing Chan, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Brenda Sue Bing Chan, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Brenda Sue Bing Chan to Brenda Yung Yung Chan. 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 names should not be granted on 06/07/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 15, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV198841 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hai Quang Tran, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Hai Quang Tran, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hai Quang Tran to Alex Tran.

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 names should not be granted

Legal Notices on 06/07/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 14, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV198757 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sifredo Vences, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Sifredo Vences, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sifredo Vences to Eric Vences.

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 names should not be granted on 05/31/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 14, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 22, 29; May 06, 13, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549077 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Focal Point Planning, 754 The Alameda #2318, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Roberto O Robledo, 754 The Alameda #2318, San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Roberto O. Robledo April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/11/11 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550282 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Silver Creek Collective, 3005 Silver Creek #185, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co. Bongard Inc, 370 Vista Roma Way #210, San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Bongard Inc. Alexander Bongard/President April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/12/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550313 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Smart Roots Landscape & Gardening, 20 Alexandria Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Daniel Machado Soares, 20 Alexandria Ave., San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/02/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Daniel Machado Soares April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/12/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550192 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Melissa R Chacon Designs, 131 Sratoga Ave #3105, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Melissa R. Chacon, 131 Saratoga Ave #3105, Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/08/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Melissa R. Chacon April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/08/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550070 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Apex Real Estate Investments, 14401 Saddle Mountain Dr., Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara Co. Wanda Chen, 14401 Saddle Mt. Dr., Los Altos Hills, CA 94022. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/12/1993. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.).

Wanda Chen April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/07/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550068 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, MAXPOL PRECISION MACHINING INC., 16155 caputo Dr., Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. MAXPOL PRECISION MACHINING INC., 16155 Caputo Dr., Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/12/1988. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

MAXPOL PRECISION MACHINING INC Elzbieta Mazurek/Secretary April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/07/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550129 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Little Garden Family Daycare, 5935 Countess Dr., San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Na Lin, 5935 Countess Dr., San Jose, CA 95129. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/07/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.).

Na Lin April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/07/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550022 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Golden Gate Naturals, Golden Gate Natural, Type 2 Therapeutics, 441 Clyde Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara Co. Ethical Naturals Inc., 380 North Pastoria Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ethical Naturals Inc David Chang/Vice President April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/06/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550016 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, SERACALM LABS, Bloom Botanicals, 380 North Pastoria Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara Co. ACTA MARKETING GROUP, LLC., 380 North Pastoria Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/24/2011.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

ACTA MARKETING GROUP LLC. David Chang/President April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/06/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550042 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Matos Auto Body, 1550 Las Plumas Ave, Suite C, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. LMR Automotive Inc., 1550 Las Plumas Ave Suite C, San Jose, CA 95133. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

LMR Automotive Inc. Regina Cuff/Secretary April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/06/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549976 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Blossom Valley Gourmet, 3234 Lago de Como Place, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. Stephanie Curcio, 3234 lago de Como Place, San Jose, CA 95136, Kenneth Curcio, 3234 Lago de Como Place, San Jose, CA 95136.

This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Stephanie Curcio April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/05/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549988 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Dance San Jose, 1194 South 8th St., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Creative Learning and Performing Arts LLC., 1194 South 8th Street, San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.

Creative Learning And Performing Arts, LLC. Sharon de Souza/Member-Partner April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/05/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549993 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Ocean Blue Videography, 942 Lovell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008 Santa Clara Co. Vishakh Rayapeta, 942 Lovell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 07/01/2008. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Vishakh Rayapeta April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/05/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549986 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mirabelle Baby, 710 Tennyson Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Melissa S Dutton, 710 Tennyson Dr., Gilroy, CA 95020, Brian M Dutton, 710 Tennyson Dr., Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is conducted by husband and wife , registrants has not begun business under the fictitious business name or

names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true formation which he or she knows to be in false is guilty of a crime.)

Melissa S Dutton April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/05/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549923 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, TC - Fab, 1724 Junction Ave., Suite C, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Hung T. Dang, 200 Ford Rd #246, San Jose, CA 95138, Thao Nguyen, 1796 Hurstwood Ct., San Jose, CA 95121.

This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Hung T. Dang April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/04/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549935 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, HBS Offices, 1159 Sonora Ct., Suite 117, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Jose Alejandro Gutierrez, 518 7th Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/04/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jose Alejandro Gutierrez April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/04/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549870 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Precision Tune of Sunnyvale - Mary, 1004 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087-1024, Santa Clara Co. Mara Enterprises LLC., P.O. Box 2370 Saratoga, Ca 95070-0370. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/01/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.

Mara Enterprises LLC Ramin Moradi/President April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/01/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549869 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Precision Tune of Morgan Hill, 16860 Monterey St., Morgan Hill, CA 95037-5149, Santa Clara Co. Mara Enterprises LLC., P.O. Box 2370 Saratoga, Ca 95070-0370. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.

Mara Enterprises LLC Ramin Moradi/President April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/01/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549888 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Precision Tune of Sunnyvale Wolfe, 135 N Wolfe Rd #10, Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5218, Santa Clara Co. Mara Enterprises LLC., P.O. Box 2370 Saratoga, Ca 95070-0370. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/01/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.

Mara Enterprises LLC Ramin Moradi/President April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/01/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549866 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, TELERIM, 188 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Social Commerce, 188 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/01/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Social Commerce Zhong Tang/President April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/01/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549753 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Los Gatos Art Center, Los Gatos Art, 242 N Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara Co. Dircilene Souza, 281 Penn Way, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Adam Moneim, 281 Penn Way, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Dircilene Souza April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/30/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549786 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Dearman’s Handyman Services, 963 Shauna Lane, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara Co. Jeff Dearman, 963 Shauna Lane, Palo Alto, CA 95306. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/24/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jeff Dearman April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/30/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549646 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Green Bird Games, 979 Pinto Punta #34, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara Co. Chip Shirek, 979 Pinto Punta#34, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Chip Shirek April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/28/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549577 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Speedy Cuts. 68 S. 11th St., San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. Lazarus Paul Sosa, 68 S. 11th. St., San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/20/2011.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Lazarus Sosa April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/24/11.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV198516 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yongning Sheng and Hong Xu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Yongning Sheng and Hong Xu, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shi Sheng to Michael Sheng. 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 names should not be granted on 05/31/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 11, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV198433 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Naxin Wang abd Xiaofan Huang, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Naxin Wang and Xiaofan Huang, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Naxin Wang to Jason Wang b. Xiaofan Huang to Harriette Huang. 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 names should not be granted on 05/31/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 08, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV198351 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Humberto Campos Sanchez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Humberto Campos Sanchez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Humberto Campos Sanchez to Humberto Sanchez Campos. 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 names should not be granted on 05/31/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 07, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV197919 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yesenia Perez Lizardo and Erik Butter, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Yesenia Perez Lizardo and Erik Butter have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alejandro Enrique Perez to Enrique Alejandro Butter. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hear-

ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 05/24/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 11, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV196937 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dan Scott Davila and Jacqueline Reyes, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Dan Scott Davila and Jacqueline Reyes, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dan Scott Davila to Dan S. Valenzuela b. Damian Davila to Damian Valenzuela, Daniel Davila to Daniel Valenzuela. 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 names should not be granted on 05/10/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 21, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 550314 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office.

Smart Roots landscape & Gardening, 12120 Center Ave., San martin, Ca 95046. Filed in Santa Clara County on 08/11/2009 under file no. 527613. Gena Pinheiro, 12120 Center Ave., San Martin, CA 95046, Joao Mendonca, 12120 Center Ave., San Martin, CA 95046 . This business was conducted by a general partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct ( A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Gena Pinheiro April 15, 22, 29; May 06, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/12/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549118 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, MGA Drivers, 2979 Samaria Pl. San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Marisela Aguilar, 2979 Samaria Pl., San Jose, CA 95111, J. Antonio Aguilar, 2979 Samaria Pl. San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/14/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Marisela Aguilar April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/14/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549530 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, San Jose Furniture, 1590 Berryessa Rd., San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. San Cortez Furniture Inc., 104 Azucar Ave., San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

San Cortez Furniture Maria Yanez/President April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/23/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 550028 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Pacific Coast Bail Bonds, 772 N First St., San Jose, 95112, Santa Clara Co. Cantu Inc., 772 N First St., San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/28/10. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Cantu Inc. Eric Cantu/President April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/06/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549980 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, CCAT, 1061 Ribisi Cir., San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Naiyu Liu, 1061 Ribisi Cir. San Jose, CA 95131.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Naiyu Liu April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/05/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 54991 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Elbert Shiang Tech, Be Tech, 420 Tennyson Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301,

Santa Clara Co. Elbert Shiang, 420 Tennyson Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Elbert Shiang April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/05/2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549899 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Solis Maintenance, 422 N 33Rd. St., San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Rene Velasco Solis, 422 N. 33rd St. San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/04/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Rene Velasco Solis April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/04/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549900 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Salvi Maintenance, 3033 Colonial Way #4, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Salvador Vilchis, 3033 Colonial Way #4, San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/04/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Salvador Vilchis April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/04/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549904 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, SVC Consulting, 214 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara Co. Joan Shen, 214 E. Charleston Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Joan Shen April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/04/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549922 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Wicked Trendz, Riot All Star Cheerleading, 560 South Winchester Blvd. Ste 500, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Nikkimac Athletics, Inc., 3743 Arbuckle Drive, San Jose, CA 95124. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 08/25/2010. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Nikkimac Athletics Inc. Yvonne Budanbender/President April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/04/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549901 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Four Seasons Construction, 2035 Flintfield Dr., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Steven Do., 2035 Flintfield Dr., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Steven Do April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/04/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549926 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Lighthouse Feng Shui LLC., 1416 Oak Ave., Los Altos, CA 94024, Santa Clara Co. Lighthouse Feng Shui LLC., 1416 Oak Ave., Los Altos, CA 94024.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/04/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Lighthouse Feng Shui LLC Mary K Marinovich/President April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/04/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549824 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, AUM AYURVEDA, 3272 Carol Leaf Ct., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Priya Ravi, 3272 Carol Leaf Ct., San Jose, CA 95148, Ganesh Ramachandran, 5900 Scenic Meadow Ln., San Jose, CA 95135. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 07/25/2005.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Priya Ravi April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/01/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549822 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, A.E. Handyman, 1406 E. San Anto-

Legal Notices nio St., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Arturo Espinoza, 1406 E. San Antonio St., San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Arturo Espinoza April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/01/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549850 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Village Chevron, 401 Main St., Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara Co. Village Gas Inc., 401 Main St., Los Altos, CA 94022. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Village Gas Inc. Meeja Kim/CFO April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/01/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549741 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, 288 Caf , 2880 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Kylam Pham, 2831 Park Ave., Apt. #12, Merced, CA 95348. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Kylam Pham April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/29/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549742 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, K.W. Chan Services, 1640 Cloverdale Lane, San Jose, CA 95130, Santa Clara Co. Kwong Wing Chan, 1640 Cloverdale Lane, San Jose, CA 95130.

This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/01/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Kwong Wing Chan April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/29/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549740 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Yogo City Story, 1143 Story Rd #190, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. CSKA Enterprise Inc., 560 Yampa Way, Fremont, CA 94539. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/20/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

CSKA Enterprise Inc. James Le/Secretary April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/29/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549648 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, ABC Smarter Toddler, 20696 Hanford Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Yichun Yen, 20696 Hanford Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/01/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Yichun Yen April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/28/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549671 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Joy Sushi, 225 E Middlefield Road #1B, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara Co. Hyunki Cho, 305 B St., San Mateo, CA 94401. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/01/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Hyundi Cho April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/28/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549482 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, #1 Nails & Spa, 630 Tennant Station, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Cindy Uyen Do, 3784 Ashton Lane, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/21/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Cindy Uyen Do April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/22/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549148 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Jishuan Jin, 450 Harvard Ave. #111, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co.

Jishun Jin, 450 Harvard Ave., #111, Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/05/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jishun Jin April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/15/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549149 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Randy Silva Photography, 340 Outer Zayante, Los Gatos, CA 95033, Santa Clara Co. Randi Silva, 340 Outer Zayante, Los Gatos, CA 95033, Hauslley Silva, 340 Outer Zayante, Los Gatos, CA 95033.

This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Randi Silva April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/15/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549105 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, I Bay.L.P, 19 N 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara Co. Jiukun Zhang, 7322 68th Ave., Middle Village, NY 11379. This business is conducted by a limited partnership, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/14/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jiukun Zhang April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/14/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549112 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Isumani Trading, 698 Ridgeview Ter., Fremont, CA 94536, Santa Clara Co. ZhanQuin Xu, 698 Ridgeview Ter., Fremont, CA 94536. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/14/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

ZhaoQuin Xu April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/14/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549085 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, MTC & Associates, 4711 Castlewood Drive, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Dan Chao, 4711 Castlewood Drive, San Jose, CA 95129. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/14/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Dan Chao April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/14/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 548996 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Andra-Shelly Designs, 1699 Hamilton Ave. Apt. 11, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Andra S Bayne, 1699 Hamilton Ave. Apt 11, San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Andra S Bayne April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/10/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 548916 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Four Corners Window Washing, 2937 Magliocco Dr., San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Maxwell Hunter, 2937 Magliocco Dr., San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Maxwell Hunter April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/09/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 548963 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, PREMA DESIGN, 111 Saratoga Ave #2309, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Daliborka Milekic-Vuksa, 111 Saratoga Ave #2309, Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Daliborka Milekic-Vuksa April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/09/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 548883 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Maintenance Consultants, 4957 Zeppelin Court, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Muneer Chowdhry, 4957 Zeppelin Ct., San Jose, CA 95111. This

www.el-observador.com | APRIL 22 - 28, 2011 | 17 | business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/01/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Muneer Chowdhry April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/08/11.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV198175 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Susana Nagel & Daniel Chapiro, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Susana Nagel & Daniel Chapiro, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Michael Rafael Nagel Chapiro to Michael Rafael Chapiro. 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 names should not be granted on 05/24/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 6, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV198133 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Claudia Ruiz, Denis Moreno, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Claudia Ruiz, Denis Moreno, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Valerie Marie Ruiz to Valerie Marie Moreno-Ruiz.

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 names should not be granted on 05/24/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 6, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV198170 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jian L. Silverstein, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jian L. Silverstien, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jian L. Silverstein to Jen Lin. 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 names should not be granted on 05/24/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 06, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV197894 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Edward Dorado Jr. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Edward Dorado Jr. has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Edward Dorado Jr. to Edward Dorado Crisologo. 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 names should not be granted on 05/24/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 4, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV197820 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lenny Marliany Rahayu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Lenny Marliany Rahayu, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lenny Marliany Rahayu to Lenny Sam. 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 names should not be granted on 05/17/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 1, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV197837 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application

of: Muhammad Omar Khan, Rabia Omar, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Muhammad Omar Khan, Rabia Omar, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Raina Omar to Fayha Omar Khan. 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 names should not be granted on 05/17/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 1, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV196061 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Adam Jon Wilson, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Adam Jon Wilson, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Adam Jon Wilson to Dale Jon Wilson. 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 names should not be granted on 05/10/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 18, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 550027 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office.

Pacific Coast Bail Bonds, 772 N First St., San Jose, CA 95112. Filed in Santa Clara County on 02/09/10 under file no. 534033.

Eric Joseph Cantu, 821 Lawrence Dr., Gilroy, CA 95020 . This business was conducted by a an individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct ( A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Eric Cantu April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/06/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549728 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Bliss Day Spa Massage, 330 E. Hamilton Ave., Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. Thomas Fong, 1399 Sandia Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Thomas Fong April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/29/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549736 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Street Fashion Tokyo, 1684 Decoto Rd., #254, Union City, CA 94587, Santa Clara Co. Metron USA LLC., 1684 Decoto Rd. #254, Union City, CA 94587. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/01/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Metron USA LLC Keiko Nakamura/Presiden-Owner April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/29/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549711 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Ald’Rich Sales & Marketing, 4166 Littleworth Way, San Jose, CA 95135, Santa Clara Co. Ana Alice Luciano, 4166 Littleworth Way, San Jose, CA 95135.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/29/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ana Alice Luciano April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/29/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549713 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, EZ Realty Company, Loan Ontime Center, 347 Beemer Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Le Xuan Lindsay, 347 Beemer Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Le Xuan Lindsay April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/29/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549660 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Affordable Rooter Service & Plumbing, 283 El Portal Way, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara Co. Kerry Harris, 283 El Portal Way, San Jose, CA 95119. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/23/02. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Kerry Harris April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/28/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549365 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, e-test Support, 1009 E. Capitol Expressway #136, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co. Elisa Nguyen, 3607 Clear Brook Ct., San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/09/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Elisa Nguyen April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/18/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549673 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, DAEWON USA, 2350 Mission College Blvd. Ste 900, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. Kortech Chemical, Inc., 2350 Mission College Blvd. Ste 900, Santa Clara, CA 95054. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/23/1995. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Brian Yi April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/28/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549330 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Minh Transmission Y Complete Autorepair, 4236B Monterey Rd, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Steven Tran, 212 Southside Dr., San Jose, CA 95111.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/18/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Steven Tran April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/18/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549554 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Renewable Power Solutions Inc., 2029 O’Toole Ave., San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Renewable Power Solutions Inc., San Jose, CA 95131-1301. This business is conducted by an corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 08/24/2006. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Renewable Power Solutions Inc. Jose Radzinsky/CEO April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/24/11 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549578 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Abilities United, 525 E. Charleston Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara Co. Abilities United, 525 E. Charleston Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306. This business is conducted by an corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/11/94. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Abilities United Lynda Steele/Executive Director April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/24/11 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549536 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Crystal Building Services, 1022 Dempsey Rd., Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Jose Diaz, 1022 Dempsey Rd., Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jose Diaz April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/24/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549544 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Nugget Z. Mining, 854 Hilmar St., Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Frank D Zamira, 854 Hilmar St., Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 1972. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Frank D Zamira April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/24/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549521 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Barbizon Culture Media, 411 Paco Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024, Santa Clara Co. Ann Niu, 411 Paco Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon . “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ann Niu April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/23/11 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549441 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, M-ssion, 11827 Pine Brook Ct., Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Kwangmuk Choi, 11827 Pine Brook Ct., Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/22/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Kwangmuk Choi April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/22/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549270 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, The Fabulous Event, 171 Branham Lane, 10-518, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. Viviana Rodriguez, 4572 Rhapsody Way, San Jose, CA 95111, Veronica Zavala, 3104 Yuma Dr., San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Viviana Rodriguez April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/16/11 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 549171 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mabel Software Services, 5930 Bollinger Rd., San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Mabel Sridhar, 5930 Bollinger Rd., San Jose, CA 95129. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/24/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Mabel Sridhar April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/15/11 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 548878 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Steadfast Residential Care Home, Steadfast Residential Home Care 2, Steadfast Residential Care Home 3, Steadfast Residential Home Care 4, 1938 Ensign Way, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. Steadfast Associates, LLC., 851 Burlway Rd., Ste 208., Burlingame, CA 94010. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrants has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Steadfast Associates LLC Efren Nalangan/CEO April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/08/11 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 548785 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Shaolin Shaolin Martial Arts, 19505 Stevens Creek Blvd., #102, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Shaolin Academy, 19505 Stevens Creek Blvd., #102, Cupertino, CA 95070. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Shaolin Acadamy Janey Sun/COO April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/04/11 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 548755 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Pink and Sweet Bakery, 2336 Glen Loman Way, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Cindy Nguyen, 2336 Glen Loman Way, San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/20/2010. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Cindy Mai Nguyen April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/03/11 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV197551 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Crystal Alexandria Huff, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Crystal Alexandria Huff, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Crystal Alexandria Huff to Alexandria Crystal Huff. 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 names should not be granted on 06/07/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 28, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 1, 08, 15, 22, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV197482 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ning Jing, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Ning Jing, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ning Jing to Alexandra Lee. 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 names should not be granted on 05/17/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 28, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 1, 08, 15, 22, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV197338 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Carolyn Rae Cleto, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Carolyn Rae Cleto, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Carolyn Rae Cleto to Carolyn Rae Cruz b. Christian Jocelle Cleto to Christian Jocelle Cruz. 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 names should not be granted on 05/10/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 24, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 1, 08, 15, 22, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV197042 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rosa Maria Mancilla and Leonel Mancilla, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Rosa Maria Mancilla and Leonel Mancilla, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Leonel Jesus Mancilla Aguilar to Leonel Jesus Mancilla. 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 names should not be granted on 05/10/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 22, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 1, 08, 15, 22, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV196903 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jose Geovani Castillo Hernandez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jose Geovani Castillo Hernandez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Jose Geovani Castillo Hernandez to Jose Geovani Hernandez. 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 names should not be granted on 05/10/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 21, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 1, 08, 15, 22, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV196305 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tamika Walker, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tamika Walker, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. James Tabias Alexander to James Tabias Walker-Smith. 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 names should not be granted on 05/03/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 2, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 1, 08, 15, 22, 2011.

Calendar

|18| APRIL 22 - 28, 2011 | www.el-observador.com Time: 3:00pm - 6:30pm Location: Begins at corner of Story & King Rd. Ending at San JOse City Hall San Jose, CA Info: (408) 821-1394

Willow Glen Spring Fling Egg Hunt Date: April 23 Time: 10:00am – 11:30am Location: Willow Glen Community Center 2175 Lincoln Ave. San Jose, CA 95125

Kid-friendly water wise gardening Date: May 3 Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Location: Tully Community Library 880 Tully Rd. San Jose, CA 95121 Info: FREE Registration required (650) 349-3000

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Spring in Guadalupe Gardens Date: April 23 Time: 10:00 - 3:00pm Location: Guadalupe Gardens 438 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA 95110

Bunny Hop/Ollie Contest Date: April 23 Time: 11:00am Location: Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park 2305 S. White Rd. San Jose, CA 95148

Mexican American Studies Symposium Date: April 23 Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Dr. King Jr. Library 2nd Floor, Room 225/229 150 East San Fernando Street San Jose, CA 95112 Info: www.sjsu.edu/clfsa Latina Business Expo Date: April 26 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: 749 Story Rd. San Jose, CA 95122 Info: (408) 351-3610

Reporter Training Date: April 28 Location: Social Services Agency 333 W. Julian St. San Jose, Ca 95110 Info: Free to anyone that resides in Santa Clara County RSVP to jane.smithson@yahoo.com Bright Green Day Date: April 29 Time: 11:00am – 7:00pm Location: San Jose City Hall Plaza 200 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95116 Info: Free clean energy showcase

Healthy Families Day Date: April 30 Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm Location: Seven Trees Community Center 3590 Cas Dr. San Jose, CA 95111 Info: FREE

Night of Poetry with Mayda del Valle Date: April 30 Time: 8:00pm Location: MACLA 510 S. 1st St. San Jose, CA 95113 Info: Tickets may be available at the door March for Worker & Immigrant Rights Date: May 1

From Process to Print: Works by Romare Bearden Date: May 6 - July 3 Time: 7:30pm Location: Museum of the African Diaspora 685 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94105 Info: (415) 358-7200 www.moadsf.org 7th Annual Walk Against Cancer and Health Fair Date: May 7 Time: Registration- 7:30 a.m.

Walk- 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Health Fair- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Alviso Marina County Park 1195 Hope St. Alviso, CA 95002 Info: www.latinascontracancer.org Aging with Excellence Film Festival Date: May 7 Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm Location: Good Samaritan Hospital Health to You Auditorium 2425 Samaritan Dr. San Jose, CA 95124 Info: register at www.sccagingcollaborative.org 1st Annual Unity Day for Street Peace Date: May 7 Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Most Holy Trinity Church 2040 Nassau Dr. San Jose, CA 95122 Info: enrique_essj@hotmail.com The Oakland Youth Orchestra: Postcard’s from Mexico Date: May 15 Time: 3:00pm Location: Scottish Rite Center 1547 Lakeside Dr. Oakland, CA 94612 Info: admission is free www.oyo.org Resource Fair Date: May 18 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: San Jose One Stop 1290 Parkmoor Ave. San Jose, CA 95126 Info: assist residents impacted by cuts

Tattoo Removalthe city helps youth remove tattoo, between 14 and 25 years of age Info: (408) 251-7757 Need Food?

Info: 1-800-984-3663 www.SecondHarvestFood.org Celebre Día de la tierra Día: Sábado 23 de abril Hora: 10 am - 3 pm Lugar: Guadalupe Gardens Entre Coleman Avenue y Taylor Street Informes: 408-298-7657 Feria de Vivienda Día: Miércoles 27 de abril Hora: 6:30pm Lugar: Biblioteca de Sunnyvale 555 W. Olive Ave. Info: (408) 730-7456 www.fairhousing.insunnyvale.com Celebra el Día del Niño Concierto de Victor Hugo Santos Día: 29 de abril Hora: 7:00pm Lugar: Iglesia Unitaria 160 N. 3rd. St San Jose, CA Dia de la Familia Saludable Día: 30 de abril Hora: 9:00 am- 1:00pm Lugar: Seven Trees Community Center 3590 Cas Drive.

Reunión para prevención del crimen y seguridad Del vecindario Oradores: Chris Moore Lideres de la comunidad Día: Miércoles 27 de abril Lugar: Concilio de la ciudad Hora: 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m.

Informes: Kathleen Flynn (408) 861-5323 Evento ecológico gratuito Feria de recursos, talleres Día: 29 de abril Hora: 11:00 am- 7:00p, Lugar: Municipio de San José 200 E. Santa Clara Festival Dia del Inmigrante Día: 15 de mayo Hora: 12 a 5pm Ingreso: Gratuito Lugar: 2200 Broadway Redwood City Contact: Diane Rummel 650.299.0104, ext. 224 Clases de jardinería Día: 3 de mayo Hora: 7pm-9pm Lugar: Biblioteca de Tully 880 Tully Road Registración: (650) 349-3000 Conferencia de Liberalismo Día: 7 de mayo Hora: 9:30 am- 4:00pm

Lugar: San Jose State University Engineering Auditorium Salón 189 One Washington Square San José CA, 95192-0080 Clínica de salud gratuita The Pacific Free clinic No preguntan estado migratorio y son para Personas que no tienen seguro médico Lugar: Overfelt High School 1835 Cunningham Avenue Informes: 1-888-321-9972.

Caminata contra el Cáncer Este año en Alviso.

Habrá feria de salud Entretenimiento y sorteo Día: Domingo Mayo 7 Hora: 8am-2pm $25 Adultos $15 niños Gratis 1 camiseta Informes: (408) 280-0811 olccoffice@yahoo.org Exhibición española Explore el arte de las misiones del Norte de Nueva España Hasta el 29 de mayo Oakland Museum Lugar:Museo de California 1000 Oak St.Oakland, CA 94607 www.museumca.org/press-landing ¿Quieres sacarte el tatuaje?

La ciudad ayuda a remover los tatuajes a jóvenes entre los 14 y 25 años de edad Informes (408) 251-7757 Dpto de Salud Mental Llame al 1(800) 704-0900 o (408) 885-5673 y reciba ayuda Done celulares y pagers Lugar: Happy Hollow 1300 Senter Road Hora: 10:00am - 5:00 pm San Jose, CA 95112 Informes (408) 794-6404 ¿Necesita Comida?

Informes: 1-800-984-3663 SecondHarvestFood.org Registre su celular Reciba alertas de emergencia en español visite www.alertscc.gov 100 años de Sufragio Exposición de materiales y fotografías de los derechos de la mujer por el voto Día: Hasta el 31 de mayo Lugar: Museo de Historia de Saratoga 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road Saratoga, CA 95070-5935 Esplendores De La Fe Cicatrices De La Conquista Hasta el 29 de mayo Lugar: Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street Oakland, CA 94607-4892

Misterios de la Santería Por Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

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eligión mística y misteriosa al mismo tiempo porque no se puede gozar a plenitud siendo un aleyo o no iniciado. A los iniciados se les conoce como Santeros.

La práctica y culto de la santería envuelve la realización de diversos rituales cargados de un gran valor espiritual. Cuando una persona decide ingresar en los misterios lucumí, debe experimentar varias iniciaciones, consagraciones y ceremonias.

La primera de ellas consiste en recibir cinco collares o elekes, fabricados con cuentas de colores. Cada Orisha o Santo detenta su color o colores correspondientes.

Otra importante iniciación consiste en recibir los guerreros, ocurre cuando la persona obtiene un caldero y es apta para obtener la protección y bendición de cuatro Orishas: Elegguá, Ochosi, Oggún y Osún.

Osún es el Orisha que acompaña a Elegguá, se encarga de proteger a los santeros cuando existe una situación de peligro alrededor.

Para ser iniciado en santería se necesita contar con un padrino o madrina, un santero iniciado y experto en la religión y sus misterios. A los santeros en lengua yoruba se les conoce como Olochas.

Una de las ceremonias más significativas es “el asiento”, se lleva a cabo cuando el recién iniciado o Iyawó recibe los misterios del Orisha que le guiará y protegerá por el resto de su vida. Cuando el Iyawó es iniciado deberá abstenerse de realizar una serie de actividades durante el transcurso de un año, por ejemplo: bailar, verse al espejo, fumar beber licor, tener relaciones íntimas, evitar el contacto fisico con otras personas y vestir diariamente de blanco de pies a cabeza. Arduo proceso por medio del cual el Iyawó recibirá la bendición de los Orishas, alcanzando una pureza espiritual elevada.

Para conocer quien es el Orisha que regirá al iniciado, se necesitará la ayuda de un santero experto en iniciaciones, si existe alguna duda se consulta al sumo sacerdote, un babalawo o iniciado en los misterios de Orúnla.

El rito de los cinco collares, los guerreros y el asiento, requieren ceremonias espirituales sumamente discretas, porque solamente el iniciado y su padrino o madrina sabrán los detalles.

Un iniciado en esta religión no puede divulgar los secretos de las ceremonias con los aleyos, lo puede hacer únicamente con santeros iniciados, de lo contrario estaría quebrantando las normas y reglas establecidas de la religión.

Community

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Líderes en su comunidad

Caltrain Study

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n grupo de latinos continúan con sus clases de liderazgo. Las clases que se llevan en la Escuela Popular ha sido desarrollada por la organización SIREN. El propósito es motivar, preparar y educar a más latinos a participar pública y cívicamente con su comunidad. En la foto apaerecen los residentes Flor Barrientos, Rose Mary Cárdenas, Concepción Cortes, Víctor Cristóbal, Zulmaa Diaz, Claudia Gil, Elaine Harris, Estela Lozana, Felisa Lun, Amy Luna, Gloria Molina, Mayela Razo, Federico Rodriguez y el organizador César Juarez.

75 Drownings And Near-Drownings In 15 Weeks

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ASHINGTON – With the summer swimming season just around the corner, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives campaign is releasing its 2011 television and radio public service announcements (PSAs) highlighting various water safety steps that can be taken to save a life. In the first few months of 2011, there have been 37 drownings and 38 neardrowning incidents reported by the media across America. Developed with the campaign’s national partners the American Red Cross and the Y, the PSAs are being released nationally today urging parents and children to adopt as many safety steps as possible in and around pools and spas.

The Pool Safely campaign is the federal government’s first-of-its-kind national public education effort to reduce child drownings and near-drownings in swim-

ming pools and spas.

“As the summer swimming season quickly approaches, our message to parents and children is simple: stay safe in and around pools and spas by practicing as many safety steps as possible,” said Inez M. Tenenbaum, Chairman of the CPSC. “We encourage everyone to have fun in the water this summer, but we also remind parents and caregivers to stay close to children at all times, know water safety skills like CPR, and ensure anti-entrapment drain covers are installed in all pools and spas. Every drowning and near-drowning incident represents a family tragedy.”

The PSAs introduce four families and their stories about the simple steps that save lives: door alarms, knowledge of CPR, fencing around pools and spas and safety drain covers in pools and spas. The radio PSAs promote the importance of swimming lessons as a simple step that

saves lives. Available to local television and radio stations in both English and Spanish, the English-language versions feature Ming-Na, the voice of Mulan in Disney animated films and star of the NBC drama “ER”, “The Joy Luck Club” and “Stargate Universe”.

“So many of the tragic drowning and near-drowning incidents that happen every year are preventable,” concluded Tenenbaum.

CPSC Chairman Tenenbaum delivered a keynote speech at the National Drowning Prevention Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado last week. Her address at the nation’s premiere water safety and drowning prevention conference focused on CPSC’s role in preventing drowning, the Pool Safely campaign and its efforts to encourage compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, which mandated a national public education campaign about drowning and entrapment prevention. Tenenbaum also provided an update on the campaign and efforts to sustain drowning prevention advocacy through education, training and partnerships.

Since January 2010, the Pool Safely campaign has responded to over 600 media-reported drowning, near-drowning and entrapment incidents. Steps such as staying close to children at all times, learning water safety skills and having the appropriate equipment, can help families have a safer experience in and around pools and spas.

altrain is preparing to conduct a series of feasibility studies to determine whether the electrification and modernization of the commuter rail system can be designed and constructed to meet Caltrain’s future operational needs, while also accommodating initial high-speed rail operations on the Peninsula corridor.

The analysis marks the first time Caltrain has undertaken an independent assessment of the commuter rail agency’s infrastructure needs in a manner that focuses on the possible additional elements that could be necessary to operate an initial level of high-speed rail service in the future on the Caltrain right-of-way.

At its February Board meeting, CHSRA CEO Roelof Van Ark directed Authority staff to analyze the potential for a phased approach on the Peninsula. The CHSRA Board is scheduled to receive more detail about this approach at its May meeting to be held in San Jose.

In a phased approach, the first phase is envisioned to electrify the Caltrain system and potentially allow CHSRA to operate enough service to satisfy initial ridership demand. Subsequent phases would expand the capacity of the system to meet additional ridership demand if needed.

Additional studies that will be part of the planning exercise will include ridership projections, service plans, cost estimates and impacts analyses. The planning effort would inform the HSR draft environmental document, scheduled for public release in the Fall of 2012.

With no dedicated source of revenue and a year-to-year structural operating deficit, Caltrain has struggled to maintain existing service. Modernization will provide significant operational improvement to the system and will also help create a sustainable financial structure.

Modernization would generate additional revenue for the system by attracting more riders. If the project proceeds on time this additional revenue would reduce the agency’s operating deficit by 45 percent in 2019. The project would also help improve air quality throughout the region by reducing the service’s emissions by approximately 90%.

Modernization includes electrification of the corridor, installation of a new signaling system and the operation of electric trains.

Without these improvements the agency’s structural deficit is projected to grow, placing additional burden on Caltrain’s member agencies, who are struggling to maintain existing service and frequently rely on one-time funding to balance the system’s budget.

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Sports

Clasifica América a “octavos” de Copa Libertadores

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ontevideo,. (Notimex).- El equipo mexicano América calificó a octavos de final de la Copa Libertadores de América tras empatar 0-0 ante el local Nacional de Montevideo, en un partido lleno de precauciones por ambas partes y jugado bajo la lluvia.

Las Aguilas avanzaron a la siguiente fase por el Grupo Tres con diez puntos, luego de tres ganados, un empate y dos derrotas, mientras que Nacional se quedó con siete unidades después de dos triunfos, dos igualadas y dos caídas.

Acciones de alto riesgo tuvieron los americanistas durante los primeros 20 minutos al no poder contener los embates de los de casa, en parte porque el técnico chileno Carlos Reinoso sólo puso a Diego Reyes en la contención.

Lo mejor para las Aguilas es que Fluminense tomaba ventaja 1-0 sobre argentinos Juniors en el partido que disputaban en el estadio Diego Armando Maradona, porque eso facilitaba la clasificación para el América.

Nueva era en el Madrid

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alencia, (Notimex).- El director general del Real Madrid, el argentino Jorge Valdano, señaló que con la obtención de la Copa del Rey se abre una nueva era en el madridismo para la consecución de títulos.

"Hay que felicitar al madridismo, a los técnicos y a los jugadores, que fueron sometidos a una exigencia máxima en este partido. Esperemos que sea el principio de la recuperación del Madrid plagada de títulos", dijo Valdano tras la victoria del Madrid 1-0 sobre su acérrimo rival, el Barcelona.

El directivo señaló que es tiempo de celebrar pues se ha hecho una muy buena eliminatoria pasando por encima de eguipos grandes como el Atlético de Madrid y el Sevilla, en una llave que fue muy complicada, pues también había otros equipos inmiscuidos por llegar a la final como el Valencia y Villarreal.

"Hay que felicitar a todo el madridismo, a los aficionados y cuerpo técnico porque han hecho un trabajo estupendo. Los jugadores han hecho un esfuerzo heroico porque hay que resaltar la tremenda exigencia a la que han sido sometidos en 120 minutos”.

Señaló que la mentalidad que han sacado los integrantes del equipo es lo que se necesita para

doblegar al Barcelona, después del gran tropiezo en el “clásico” de la primera vuelta por 5-0, se han podido recuperar para dar una mejor muestra y dejar en claro que no son invencibles los catalanes.

"Son partidos que marcan los enfrentamientos entre los dos equipos. Estos dos encuentros nos servían para medirnos porque somos un equipo joven y se ha dado muestra de una personalidad que va a ser muy importante en el futuro", puntualizó.