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la más alta tribuna de la nación, en el Mensaje Sobre el Estado de la Unión (SOTU), el presidente Joe Biden dejó en claro a los republicanos que convertir a los migrantes más vulnerables en chivos expiatorios no resolverá la crisis migratoria que enfrenta Estados Unidos.

“No voy a demonizar a los inmigrantes diciendo que ‘envenenan la sangre de nuestro país’. No voy a separar familias. No expulsaré a la gente de Estados Unidos por su fe”, exclamó Biden ante un auditorio repleto de republicanos, algunos de los cuales lo abuchearon.

Pero los demócratas y una parte del público lo ovacionaron, entre estos se encontraba un puñado de Dreamers, que asistieron con invitados especiales de los legisladores de California, el senador Alex Padilla y del representante Lou Correa.

La escena ilustra el nivel de polarización existente en los Estados Unidos en el tema electoral en la recta final hacia las elecciones presidenciales del 5 de noviembre.

Los republicanos, quienes han acatado las órdenes de Donald Trump de no darle al Biden un triunfo en el año electoral, insisten en endurecer la política migratoria con las medidas más duras de la era Trump: separar familias, restricciones al asilo, a la libertad condicional humanitaria (parole) y completar el muro.

Por ese motivo bloquearon el acuerdo migratorio bipartidista del Senado que incluía, según les recordó Biden, recursos suficientes para la contratación de 4,300 agentes para procesamiento de casos de asilo 1,500 agentes fronterizos y más de 100 jueces de inmigración para acelerar el un plazo de 6 meses la resolución del rezago de 2 millones de casos.

En contraparte, en el más puro estilo propagandístico, la derecha buscar explotar el terrible asesinato de la joven Laken Riley, donde el principal sospechoso es un indocumentado venezolano, para implicar que los indocumentados traen debajo del brazo criminalidad a las calles de Estados Unidos.

Biden se vio forzado a apartarse discurso para responderle a la republicana de Georgia Marjorie TaylorGreen que le exigían hablar del caso de la joven Riley, y le recordó que en efecto esa muerte pudo haber sido provocada por un indocumentado, pero que muchos más crímenes son cometidos por personas legales en Estados Unidos. Las estadísticas respaldan al presidente.

Sí demócratas y republicanos no han logrado ponerse de acuerdo para el presupuesto del año anterior 2024, no hace falta tener una bola de cristal para saber lo que va a ocurrir con la petición presupuestal de la Casa Blanca.

¿Qué puede hacer la diferencia? La respuesta es clara: un cambio en la aritmética política a raíz de las elecciones del 5 de noviembre, dónde se renueva el Congreso y la Casa Blanca. Y para eso, tu voto cuenta, porque cada voz importa y al final de la película cada uno de nosotros lo puede ayudar a escribir.

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From the nation's highest platform, in his State of the Union Address (SOTU), President Joe Biden made it clear to Republicans that scapegoating the most vulnerable migrants will not solve the immigration crisis facing the United States.

“I am not going to demonize immigrants by saying that they 'poison the blood of our country.' I'm not going to separate families. “I will not expel people from the United States for

their faith,” Biden exclaimed before an auditorium full of Republicans, some of whom booed him.

But Democrats and a part of the public applauded him, among them were a handful of Dreamers, who attended with special guests from California legislators, Senator Alex Padilla and Representative Lou Correa.

The scene illustrates the level of polarization that exists in the United States on the electoral issue in the final stretch towards the presidential elections on November 5.

The Republicans, who have followed Donald Trump's orders not to give Biden a victory in an election year, insist on toughening immigration policy with the harshest measures of the Trump era: separating families, restrictions on asylum, humanitarian parole and completing the wall.

For this reason, they blocked the Senate's bipartisan immigration agreement that included, as Biden reminded them, sufficient resources to hire 4,300 agents to process asylum cases, 1,500 border agents and more than 100 immigration judges to accelerate the resolution of the 2 million case backlog within 6 months.

On the other hand, in the purest propaganda style, the right seeks to exploit the terrible murder of the young Laken Riley, where the main suspect is an undocumented Venezuelan, to imply that undocumented immigrants bring criminality under their arm to the streets of the United States.

Biden was forced to deviate from his speech to respond to Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor-Green who asked him to talk about the case of the young Riley, and reminded her that in fact that an undocumented person could have caused death, but that many more crimes are committed by legal persons in the United States. The statistics support the president.

A few days after his address to the nation, President Biden sent Congress an ambitious fiscal year 2025 budget request that includes nearly $26 billion to deal with the migration problem and the fentanyl crisis facing the United States.

If Democrats and Republicans have not been able to agree on last year's 2024 budget, it is not necessary to have a crystal ball to know what is going to happen with the White House budget request.

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Unos días después de su mensaje a la nación, el presidente Biden envió al congreso una ambiciosa petición presupuestal para el año fiscal 2025 que incluye casi 26,000 millones de dólares para lidiar con el problema de la migración y la crisis de fentanilo que enfrentan los Estados Unidos.

What can make the difference? The answer is clear: a change in political arithmetic following the November 5 elections, where Congress and the White House are renewed. And for that, your vote counts, because every voice matters.

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THESE GIGS OFFER PATHS TO HIGHER WAGES FOR YOUNG CALIFORNIANS . NOW THEY’RE FACING BUDGET CUTS

Alejandra Reyes-Velarde CalMatters

California is just starting a statewide effort to create apprenticeship opportunities for young people, ages 16 through 24, as college becomes less affordable for many high school graduates and other costs of living are rising.

But the program has run into a funding snag. Gov. Gavin Newsom, trying to plug a budget hole that some officials say could be $78 billion, now plans to delay $25 million in next year’s funding — about how much the state is spending this year on the effort.

This could be a setback for a new system that funds apprenticeships strictly for young people. Currently most apprentices are older than college age — the nationwide average age of an apprentice is 29 — and most apprenticeship programs feed into the construction trades.

State officials think much younger people should be tapping into this system.

“Not everybody can afford to go onto college, but that doesn’t mean that they’re not bright, hardworking people,” said Adele Burnes, deputy chief of the state’s Division of Apprenticeship Standards. “It just means they may not be able to afford to not be earning.

“We as a state want to make sure we’re creating onramps into careers … that offer them that pathway into a family-sustaining wage.”

Those who complete apprenticeships can earn starting salaries of $77,000, and their average lifetime earnings could outpace their peers’ by more than $300,000, according to research by Jobs for the Future, a national organization that promotes workforce development.

Last July the Legislature tasked the Division of Apprenticeship Standards with gathering data and developing a system for allocating money to groups that operate youth apprenticeship programs.

Organizations have until March 15 to apply for funding.

Defining youth apprenticeship

The Division of Apprenticeship Standards has established grants for organizations that develop pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs targeting the state’s 500,000 “opportunity youth” — young people who have dropped out or are at risk of dropping out of school, or who come from low-income families or neighborhoods, or are involved in the

foster care, child welfare or juvenile justice systems.

The organizations that receive the grants are expected to develop apprenticeship programs for careers in health care, education, information technology and more.

The effort is in line with Newsom’s stated goal of reaching 500,000 registered apprentices by 2029. So far, the state has about 90,000.

Typically apprenticeship programs are federally registered and involve at least 144 hours of classroom instruction and 2,000 hours of on-the-job work under the supervision of a professional.

“Legislatively there needs to be some sort of an incentive, some sort of a tax credit, anything for employers to invest in the youth.”

Those who complete apprenticeships usually secure union jobs with living wages and benefits, said Taylor White, who helps design youth apprenticeship systems for New America, a national research and advocacy nonprofit.

Historically apprenticeships mostly fed the building and fire trades. Many union jobs require employees to be over 18, White said.

The national decades-long “college for all” push in high schools has steered young people by the droves toward fouryear colleges. But college hasn’t worked out equally for everyone.

“That hasn’t necessarily resulted in the

rooms and in afterschool programs as a teacher’s aide, assisting teachers with administrative work and students with assignments and learning about classroom management.

She also takes online college courses on childhood and adolescent development, child discipline and other education topics that will transfer when she starts at Sonoma State University in the fall.

The program, Govea said, has helped her mature and handle stressful classroom environments, experience she might not have otherwise gained until years later.

The experience was “perfect to know what my future would look like,” she said.

closure of the workforce and economic disparities that people expected it would,” White said. It’s now clear that young people need more options, she added.

While various pre-apprenticeship programs in the state prepare young people for apprenticeships, California has yet to create a central youth apprenticeship system to recruit workers who may still be in high school or college.

The state established a Youth Apprenticeship Committee that is expected to provide recommendations to the Division of Apprenticeship Standards in July.

California high school apprenticeships

One example of a new high school apprenticeship program is San Joaquin County’s Apprenticeships Reaching Career Horizons, the first of its kind in the state.

Three of the six young people who started at its beginning in 2020 have since completed the three-year program. To date there have been 25 students in the program, said Pam Knapp, director of college and career readiness at the San Joaquin County Office of Education. Students can train as teaching aids, assistant farm managers or hospitality marketing professionals.

When Catalina Govea, a Linden High senior, applied to the program, she thought she was applying for a summer job. It turned out to be a lot more, she said.

“Once I got the position, I immediately fell in love because I knew I wanted to be a teacher,” Govea said.

Govea works in Linden Elementary class-

Knapp said the apprenticeship program works well because the county Office of Education functions as an intermediary between employers, school districts, and the state Division of Apprenticeship Standards.

But the program has faced challenges convincing enough employers to hire teenagers, she added.

There are higher workers compensation rates for workers under 18, so private companies may be hesitant to hire them, Knapp said. And unions representing school workers are hesitant to hire teenagers if those jobs could instead go to union employees, she added.

“That’s been the heavy lift,” Knapp said. “If we want to expand this, then legislatively there needs to be some sort of an incentive, some sort of a tax credit, anything for employers to invest in the youth.”

In the Bay Area, the Construction Trades Workforce Initiative is running its pre-apprenticeship programs as a pipeline for high school students interested in such fields as construction and plumbing.

Beli Achary, the initiative’s executive director, said the program has done a lot of outreach work to educate school counselors and employers about the importance of opening up apprenticeships to youth. The initiative also visits high schools in the Bay Area to inform students about the careers they can explore through apprenticeship programs.

The initiative oversees, funds and authorizes several pre-apprenticeship programs with school districts and juvenile detention centers across the Bay Area. They are in the process of developing programs for at least five more school districts and Laney Community College in Oakland.

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“The attitude has shifted and is a lot more positive,” Achary said. “Workforce development is becoming more and more of a buzzword, which is a good thing.”

Ensuring equitable outcomes

Traditional apprenticeships, mostly in the building and fire trades, have skewed white and male.

Across the country, 63% of youth apprenticeships have gone to people who identify as white and 35% to those identifying as nonwhite, according to the Jobs For the Future report, which analyzed data for 2010 through 2020.

Women and girls make up 7% of all youth apprentices nationally.

After an apprenticeship, the average starting wage for youth apprentices was $31 an hour, the study said: white youth earned $29.55, Latino youth earned $32 and Black youth earned $23, it said.

While young men’s pay averaged $13.08 an hour, males who had apprenticeships earned $31 an hour, a 137% boost. For young women, those with apprenticeships earned 42% more than the average, the study said.

The report says occupational segregation is key to starting wage disparities, highlighting the need to recruit to diversify various occupations.

For example, the top occupation for women apprentices was pharmacy technician, which nationally paid $12 an hour. The top occupation for male apprentices was electrician, which paid $26 an hour, according to the report.

“We as a state want to make sure we’re creating onramps into careers.”

“Providing more information and awareness, I think, will be a key part of working through some of those inequities,” said Myriam Sullivan, a researcher on the report. That includes educating employers on how to keep diversity in mind when hiring and informing young people about wages in various career paths.

Sullivan said some of the lack of diversity in apprenticeships may have to do with how they’re funded. Because grants typically incentivize high enrollment, that leaves little room for program leaders to think strategically about hiring diversely, she said.

California’s apprenticeship grant language targets groups that serve youth who are typically shut out of these opportunities, said Burnes, of the state apprenticeship standards division. The

state program also tries to ensure organizations can support youth through the completion of their programs.

“What we heard resoundingly was just how important supportive services are to opportunity youth who are trying to get into apprenticeships,” Burnes said. They “face unique life challenges and barriers that might make their success in a program a step harder.”

Eric Morrison-Smith, executive director of the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color, a national youth advocacy network which co-sponsored California’s youth apprenticeship legislation, said the priority must be ensuring young workers have more options than they’ve had in the past and building worker power.

“I think the pendulum is shifting a bit,” he said. “Historically the pendulum has leaned heavily on the side of ‘college is the only way to get a good job.’ We believe we need a solid ecosystem of economic opportunity that allows for people to make decisions that will give them more self-determination over their lives.”

Morrison-Smith said supporters of the Youth Apprenticeship program are lobbying Senate and Assembly leaders to ensure it remains a priority in budget negotiations.

LOS PROGRAMAS DE ‘APPRENTICESHIPS’ OFRECEN CAMINOS HACIA MEJORES SALARIOS PARA LOS JÓVENES DE CALIFORNIA PERO

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California impulsó un programa para colocar a miles de jóvenes en programas de aprendizaje (Apprenticeships) pero justo cuando está empezando, un déficit presupuestario estatal puede retrasar el financiamiento.

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apenas está iniciando un esfuerzo a nivel estatal para crear oportunidades de aprendizaje para jóvenes de 16 a 24 años, a medida que la universidad se vuelve menos asequible para muchos graduados de secundaria y otros costos de vida están aumentando.

Pero el programa se ha topado con un problema de financiamiento. El gobernador Gavin Newsom, tratando de tapar un agujero presupuestario que, según algunos funcionarios, podría ascender a 78 mil millones de dólares, ahora planea retrasar 25 millones de dólares en la financiación del próximo año, aproximadamente lo que el estado gastará este año en el esfuerzo.

Esto podría ser un revés para un nuevo sistema que financia aprendizajes estrictamente para jóvenes. Actualmente, la mayoría de los aprendices son mayores que la edad universitaria (la edad promedio de un aprendiz en todo el país es 29 años) y la mayoría de los programas de aprendizaje se integran en los oficios de la construcción.

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Los funcionarios estatales creen que personas mucho más jóvenes deberían aprovechar este sistema.

“No todo el mundo puede permitirse el lujo de ir a la universidad, pero eso no significa que no sean personas brillantes y trabajadoras”, dijo Adele Burnes, subdirectora de la Division of Apprenticeship Standards del estado. “Simplemente significa que es posible que no puedan permitirse el lujo de no ganar dinero.

“Nosotros, como estado, queremos asegurarnos de que estamos creando vías de acceso a carreras… que les ofrezcan ese camino hacia un salario que sustente a sus familias”.

Aquellos que completan sus aprendizajes pueden ganar salarios iniciales de 77,000 dólares, y sus ingresos promedio a lo largo de su vida podrían superar a los de sus pares en más de 300,000 dólares, según una investigación de Jobs for the Future, una organización nacional que promueve el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral.

En julio pasado, la Legislatura encargó a la Division of Apprenticeship Standards la tarea de recopilar datos y desarrollar un sistema para asignar dinero a grupos que operan programas de aprendizaje para jóvenes.

Las organizaciones tienen hasta el 15 de marzo para solicitar financiación. 79

Definición de ‘Apprenticeships’ para jóvenes

La Division of Apprenticeship Standards ha establecido subvenciones para organizaciones que desarrollan programas de aprendizaje y pre-aprendizaje dirigidos a los 500,000 “jóvenes de oportunidad” del estado: jóvenes que han abandonado la escuela o están en riesgo de abandonarla, o que provienen de familias de bajos ingresos. familias o vecindarios, o están involucrados en los sistemas de cuidado de crianza, bienestar infantil o justicia juvenil.

Se espera que las organizaciones que reciben las subvenciones desarrollen programas de aprendizaje para carreras en atención médica, educación, tecnología de la información y más.

El esfuerzo está en línea con el objetivo declarado de Newsom de llegar a 500,000 aprendices registrados para 2029. Hasta ahora, el estado tiene alrededor de 90,000.

Por lo general, los programas de aprendizaje están registrados a nivel federal e implican al menos 144 horas de instrucción en el aula y 2000 horas de trabajo en el trabajo bajo la supervisión de un profesional.

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de crédito fiscal, cualquier cosa para que los empleadores inviertan en los jóvenes”.

Aquellos que completan sus aprendizajes generalmente obtienen empleos sindicales con salarios dignos y beneficios, dijo Taylor White, quien ayuda a diseñar sistemas de aprendizaje para jóvenes para New America, una organización nacional sin fines de lucro de investigación y defensa.

Históricamente, los aprendizajes alimentaban principalmente los oficios de construcción y bomberos. Muchos trabajos sindicalizados requieren que los empleados sean mayores de 18 años, dijo White.

La campaña nacional de “universidad para todos” que lleva décadas en las escuelas secundarias ha llevado a muchos jóvenes hacia universidades de cuatro años. Pero la universidad no ha funcionado igual para todos.

“Eso no necesariamente ha resultado en el cierre de la fuerza laboral y las disparidades económicas que la gente esperaba”, dijo White. Ahora está claro que los jóvenes necesitan más opciones, añadió.

Si bien varios programas de preaprendizaje en el estado preparan a los jóvenes para el aprendizaje, California aún tiene que crear un sistema central de aprendizaje juvenil para reclutar trabajadores que aún puedan estar en la escuela secundaria o la universidad.

El estado estableció un Comité de Aprendizaje Juvenil que se espera que proporcione recomendaciones a la Division of Apprenticeship Standards en julio.

Aprendizajes en escuelas secundarias de California

Un ejemplo de un nuevo programa de aprendizaje en la escuela secundaria es Apprenticeships Reaching Career Horizons del condado de San Joaquín, el primero de su tipo en el estado.

Desde entonces, tres de los seis jóvenes que comenzaron en 2020 han completado el programa de tres años. Hasta la fecha ha habido 25 estudiantes en el programa, dijo Pam Knapp, directora de preparación universitaria y profesional de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de San Joaquín. Los estudiantes pueden formarse como ayudantes de enseñanza, asistentes de gerentes agrícolas o profesionales del marketing hotelero.

Cuando Catalina Govea, estudiante de último año de Linden High, presentó su solicitud para el programa, pensó que estaba solicitando un trabajo de verano. Resultó ser mucho más, dijo.

“Una vez que obtuve el puesto, inmediatamente me enamoré porque sabía que quería ser maestra”, dijo Govea.

Govea trabaja en los salones de clases de Linden Elementary y en programas extra-

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curriculares como asistente de maestro, ayudando a los maestros con el trabajo administrativo y a los estudiantes con las tareas y aprendiendo sobre el manejo del salón de clases.

También toma cursos universitarios en línea sobre desarrollo infantil y adolescente, disciplina infantil y otros temas educativos que transferirá cuando comience en la Universidad Estatal de Sonoma en el otoño.

El programa, dijo Govea, la ha ayudado a madurar y a manejar ambientes estresantes en el aula, experiencia que de otro modo no habría adquirido hasta años después.

La experiencia fue “perfecta para saber cómo sería mi futuro”, dijo.

Knapp dijo que el programa de aprendizaje funciona bien porque la Oficina de Educación del condado funciona como intermediaria entre los empleadores, los distritos escolares y la Division of Apprenticeship Standards del estado.

Pero el programa ha enfrentado desafíos para convencer a suficientes empleadores de contratar adolescentes, agregó.

Hay tasas de compensación laboral más altas para los trabajadores menores de 18 años, por lo que las empresas privadas pueden dudar en contratarlos, dijo Knapp. Y los sindicatos que representan a los trabajadores escolares dudan en contratar adolescentes si esos trabajos pudieran recaer en empleados sindicales, añadió.

“Ese ha sido el trabajo pesado”, dijo Knapp. “Si queremos ampliar esto, entonces legislativamente necesita haber algún tipo de incentivo, algún tipo de crédito fiscal, cualquier cosa para que los empleadores inviertan en los jóvenes”.

En el Área de la Bahía, la Construction Trades Workforce Initiative está ejecutando sus programas previos al aprendizaje como canal para estudiantes de secundaria interesados en campos como la construcción y la plomería.

Beli Achary, directora ejecutiva de la iniciativa, dijo que el programa ha realizado un gran trabajo de divulgación para educar a los consejeros escolares y a los emplead-

ores sobre la importancia de abrir las plazas de aprendizaje a los jóvenes. La iniciativa también visita escuelas secundarias en el Área de la Bahía para informar a los estudiantes sobre las carreras que pueden explorar a través de programas de aprendizaje.

La iniciativa supervisa, financia y autoriza varios programas de preaprendizaje con distritos escolares y centros de detención de menores en todo el Área de la Bahía. Están en el proceso de desarrollar programas para al menos cinco distritos escolares más y el Laney Community College en Oakland.

“La actitud ha cambiado y es mucho más positiva”, dijo Achary. “El desarrollo de la fuerza laboral se está convirtiendo cada vez más en una palabra de moda, lo cual es bueno”.

Garantizar resultados equitativos

Los aprendizajes tradicionales, principalmente en los sectores de la construcción y los bomberos, han sesgado entre blancos y hombres.

En todo el país, el 63% de los aprendizajes juveniles han sido para personas que se identifican como blancas y el 35% para aquellos que se identifican como no blancos, según el informe Jobs For the Future, que analizó datos de 2010 a 2020.

Las mujeres y las niñas representan el 7% de todos los jóvenes aprendices a nivel nacional.

Después de un aprendizaje, el salario inicial promedio para los jóvenes aprendices era de $31 por hora, según el estudio: los jóvenes blancos ganaban $29,55, los jóvenes latinos ganaban $32 y los jóvenes negros ganaban $23, dijo.

Mientras que el salario de los hombres jóvenes promediaba 13,08 dólares la hora, los hombres que tenían prácticas ganaban 31 dólares la hora, un aumento del 137%. Para las mujeres jóvenes, las que tenían prácticas ganaban un 42% más que el promedio, según el estudio.

El informe dice que la segregación ocupacional es clave para iniciar las disparidades salariales, destacando la necesidad de contratar para diversificar diversas ocupa-

ciones.

Por ejemplo, la ocupación principal para las aprendices era la de técnica de farmacia, que a nivel nacional pagaba 12 dólares la hora. La ocupación principal para los aprendices varones era la de electricista, que pagaba 26 dólares la hora, según el informe.

“Nosotros, como estado, queremos asegurarnos de que estamos creando vías de acceso a las carreras”.

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“Creo que proporcionar más información y concientización será una parte clave para resolver algunas de esas desigualdades”, dijo Myriam Sullivan, investigadora del informe. Eso incluye educar a los empleadores sobre cómo tener en cuenta la diversidad al contratar e informar a los jóvenes sobre los salarios en diversas carreras profesionales.

Sullivan dijo que parte de la falta de diversidad en los programas de aprendizaje puede tener que ver con cómo se financian. Debido a que las subvenciones generalmente incentivan una alta inscripción, eso deja poco espacio para que los líderes del programa piensen estratégicamente sobre la contratación de manera diversa, dijo.

El lenguaje de subvenciones de aprendizaje de California se dirige a grupos que atienden a jóvenes que normalmente quedan excluidos de estas oportunidades, dijo Burnes, de la Division of Apprenticeship Standards. El programa estatal también intenta garantizar que las organizaciones puedan apoyar a los jóvenes hasta la finalización de sus programas.

“Lo que escuchamos rotundamente fue cuán importantes son los servicios de apoyo para los jóvenes con oportunidades que intentan ingresar a programas de aprendizaje”, dijo Burnes. Ellos “enfrentan desafíos y barreras de vida únicos que podrían hacer que su éxito en un programa sea un paso más difícil”.

Eric Morrison-Smith, director ejecutivo de Alliance for Boys and Men of Color, una red nacional de defensa de la juventud que copatrocinó la legislación de aprendizaje juvenil de California, dijo que la prioridad debe ser garantizar que los trabajadores jóvenes tengan más opciones de las que han tenido en el pasado. y desarrollar el poder de los trabajadores.

“Creo que el péndulo se está moviendo un poco”, dijo. “Históricamente, el péndulo se ha inclinado fuertemente del lado de ‘la universidad es la única manera de conseguir un buen trabajo’. Creemos que necesitamos un ecosistema sólido de oportunidades económicas que permita a las personas tomar decisiones que les brinden más autodeterminación en sus vidas”. Morrison-Smith dijo que los partidarios del programa de Youth Apprenticeship están presionando a los líderes del Senado y la Asamblea para garantizar que siga siendo una prioridad en las negociaciones presupuestarias.

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WHY YOU SHOULD AVOID DIY DENTAL TRENDS POR QUÉ DEBE

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activities, like swapping a lighting fixture or painting your living room, are popular ways to accomplish your to-do list. But as anyone who has tackled too big of a project knows, some jobs are best left to the professionals. That includes your dental health.

You may have already seen DIY dentistry products, such as at-home whitening kits, mouthguards or teeth aligners. These often guarantee fast, easy ways to solve your oral health issues without the involvement of a dentist or an orthodontist (a dentist who spe cializes in the bite and alignment of your teeth).

“Dental products are never one-size-fitsall,” said American Dental Association (ADA) president, Linda Edgar, D.D.S. “No two mouths are alike, which is why it’s important to work directly with an ADA dentist or orthodontist to determine the precise care that your body needs.”

Skipping the dentist chair and “fixing” your teeth at home can lead to bigger, sometimes irreversible problems. For some people with more complex dental health needs, using an at-home aligner may cause bone loss, lost teeth, receding gums, bite problems, jaw pain and other damaging and permanent issues. You might also not be aware of other dental issues that should be addressed before you start moving teeth.

“Patients are understandably drawn to these DIY treatments because they might struggle to fit a dentist appointment into their schedule or they assume at-home care will cost less,” Dr. Edgar said. “But when these products cause major issues, patients end up spending more time and more money trying to reverse that damage. Instead, trained ADA dentists and orthodontists can talk through patients’ budget concerns and offer them a wider va riety of dependable, approved treatment op tions.”

In between dental checkups, look for products with the ADA Seal of Acceptance. These have been independently evaluated by experts and recognized to be both safe and effective. When you choose one of these options, you can be assured that your care is backed by evidence-based research and generations of scientific knowledge.

tal problems on your own. A dentist can help you find a personalized treatment plan that’s right for you, monitor your progress and make recommendations on how to manage your oral health outside of the office.

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Las actividades de hágalo usted mismo, como cambiar un accesorio de iluminación o pintar su sala de estar, son formas populares de cumplir con su lista de tareas pendientes. Pero, como sabe cualquiera que haya abordado un proyecto demasi

de resolver sus problemas de salud bucodental sin la participación de un dentista o un ortodoncista (un dentista que se especializa en la mordida y alineación de sus dientes).

“Los productos dentales nunca son iguales”, dice la presidenta de la Asociación Dental Americana (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés), Linda Edgar, D.D.S. “No hay dos bocas iguales, por lo que es importante trabajar directamente con un dentista u ortodon

Whether it’s teeth grinding or a toothache, talk to your dentist before trying to solve your den

respecto a la odontología de hágalo usted mismo son, y siempre han sido, la seguridad del paciente y la atención de calidad”, dice la Dra. Edgar. “Nuestro trabajo como dentistas es poner la salud del paci-

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Q&A: ALEXYS MORERA AND WHY THE MEAN GIRLS MUSICAL IS “SO FETCH”

Onthe Mean Girls stage, the clique known as The Plastics wear pink every show and are beloved by everyone at their high school. That is everyone except for Janis Sarkisian, the rebellious spitfire that was famously portrayed by Lizzy Caplan in the 2004 comedy which has had a remarkable legacy twenty years on.

Now for the touring production of the popular musical Mean Girls, which arrives in San Jose from March 19-24, actress Alexys Morera plays Janis and is excited to talk about her role and experience on her first professional project since graduating from a three-year conservatory.

From the catch phrases, pink attire and iconic scenes, Mean Girls has only gotten more popular with age, with the 2018 musical expanding to the current national tour and a more recent movie based on the musical itself and starring actor and musician Reneé Rapp.

Morera grew up watching the original film and having a desire to sing and dance, so now she is in the perfect mashup of her childhood dreams and a favorite of sleepover entertainment. You can see the show and Morera from March 19-24 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.

To start off, I wanted to just kind of get to know where you're from and how you got started in the performing arts. What were your inspirations to get into the performing arts and how did you get on that career path?

Yeah, I grew up in Florida, so music was just always kind of like a part of my life. I did, like, choir in middle school and high school and elementary. Even when it wasn't like, a required thing, I always found myself, like, gravitating towards music. Even when my mom tried to put me in time out. That ended up not working, but I would just sit there and make up little songs or sing or blah, blah, blah.

It was always part of my life, but I didn't really know it was what I wanted to do until I went to New York for my 15th birthday present, and I saw Wicked on stage. And the second that first act ended with the song "Defying Gravity", I was like, I want to do that. And then ever since then, it's been kind of like, "I want to make this my main hobby."

But after high school, I decided to pursue it, and now I'm here. I'm on a national tour, doing what I love to do every day. It's become my job, which is really such a blessing.

Nice. And how was that process, like, what happened throughout it and how did you feel once you finally booked it?

Being an actor is definitely difficult. It's not for the weak minded, weak spirited, because it's a lot of rejection that comes with it. But it's so rewarding. Even when you don't get the job, being in that room for ten minutes, getting to do what you love, it's what keeps me going. But actually book-

ing the job was insanity.

I found out at work, and I was running up the steps, I called my mom and my dad, and they were, like, crying because my parents also Hispanic, so they were pretty hesitant to let me do this. But with convincing, they finally accepted it, and they were over the moon to hear that I am finally able to pursue. I did what I set out to do.

What was your parents history with performing arts? Did they ever see a show before you showed interest in it?

My dad immigrated here from Cuba, so this kind of profession is not the norm, he still doesn't really understand it much, but he definitely tries. My mom was first in her family from Peru, so she kind of knows a little bit more. She's the one who would take me to shows growing up and stuff, but her dad was a musician back in Peru, so she understands the music thing a lot more than my father does. But now they're both very supportive and my biggest cheerleaders.

What was your history with the show or the original movie? Were you a fan of it or how has that perspective changed working in the show now?

Yeah, I definitely watched it when I was younger, probably even when I shouldn't have been. It came out in 2004, I was definitely too young for me to be watching it, but, yeah, it's like one of those sleepover movies that you would watch or that I would watch with my friends and stuff like that.

So as a Hispanic person, I never thought that I would be able to play my role, Janice, because she's typically a white character. So getting to step into that and being that kind of trail fire for that, it's really nice to know that our industry is considering people of color for traditionally white roles.

Even our Damien is Asian, which is so great, because again, it's also like a typically white character, so getting to do that is absolutely insane, especially with a movie that I grew up watching. Doing the show

every night is what gets me through the hardships of touring.

That was a really great answer and a perfect segue into my next question, so thank you. Diversity in the arts has been expanding over the last couple of decades. You can finally see more varieties of people, more skin colors, more experiences on the stage. And I was wondering if you feel it's important to be seen as an inspiration to other Latinos that might see you on stage and see themselves and see performing arts as a viable opportunity.

Yeah, it's the best feeling in the world when I go after the show, go outside, and then I've had people message me as well, like, other Latinos. They come up to me being like, "it's so nice to see myself on that stage."

It really warms my heart and stuff, because growing up, I didn't have anybody to really look up to see that, because I also grew up in a predominantly white area. So it was very much like, "how do I hide these aspects of myself to be able to [assimilate]."

But my journey in the past years, since getting out of adolescence has been, like, embracing that side of myself. So it's really nice to get to be that person for someone and also, like, get to do that. Like I always say, it's such a blessing, and I'm really happy that hopefully the tides are changing to where we get more opportunities, which it seems like it is. So I'm hoping that we stick on that role.

So you play Janice in the show. Can you talk about playing that role? What do you enjoy about it? And do you relate to her at all?

Yeah, she's definitely, like, everything I wanted to be in middle school. Just, like, the cool rocker sort of chick that doesn't care what anybody thinks. She's just, like, a strong character, and it's so nice being able to play someone who knows who they are.

She definitely still gets caught up in the drama, but she's, like, the first to say, "we're being so stupid right now. Why are we just

being rude? Let's just be who we are and just do what we want to do with respect towards others." So it's really nice getting to play her every night, and I'm definitely living out my middle school kid fantasy.

How has the tour been overall and what's been your favorite part of it?

I never say it's easy because it definitely isn’t, with the travel and I'm from Florida, so these different altitudes, like going to the mountain and the cold is very shocking to my mind and body. But like I said prior, doing the show every night really makes it worth it because I'm getting to do what I love and surrounded by such talented, incredible people.

I just have a really great support system like my mom and stuff like that back home too. So when it's hard doing the show I have my castmates and just calling them on the phone really centers me. But yeah, I love getting to see new places. When we're there for a couple of days, you get to travel a little bit, even just like going to a vintage store or eating some really good food.

I love when they have Cuban food around, which reminds me of home a little bit more. So yeah, I feel like the greatest thing to do is just hang out with my castmates when we can and get food and stuff like that.

It's really just like the support system that gets me through the hardships of touring and doing the show every night.

Last question. For people that have maybe seen the movie, haven't seen the show yet, why would you recommend them coming to see Mean Girls?

Yeah, I'd say it's a familiar story. It stays true to what the Mean Girls franchise is. It's just told on stage and has incredible songs and choreography. If you come see the show, it'll definitely be reminiscent of what the movie or even the new movie is, just told in a little bit more of an updated perspective with dancing and singing.

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Actress Who Portrays Janis Sarkisian Talks About Taking on the Rebel Role, Her Latino Parents’ Support, and Being an Inspiration and Positive Representation for Other Latinos Pictured (L-R): Natalie Shaw (Cady Heron), Kristen Amanda Smith (Gretchen Wieners), Maya Petropoulos (Regina George), Maryrose Brendel (Karen Smith), Alexys Morera (Janis Sarkisian), and the Tour Company of Mean Girls Photo Credit: Jenny Anderson, 2023 Ethan Jih-Cook (Damian Hubbard) and Alexys Morera (Janis Sarkisian) in Mean Girls Photo Credit: Jenny Anderson, 2023

WHY DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME IS STARTING AGAIN IN CALIFORNIA ¿CUÁNDO

Voters authorized the Legislature to go to standard or daylight saving time year-round, but nearly six years later no law is on the books. It takes a two-thirds vote, and also congressional action to go to daylight saving year-round.

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In the wee hours of Sunday morning, Californians (and most of the rest of the country) will have to move their clocks one hour forward, starting eight months of daylight saving time. The change means we get to experience more daylight later in the day, but the sudden hour of lost sleep can be jarring for some people — and can even increase health risks, experts say.

Didn’t Californians vote on this issue?

Yes, sort of, but it isn’t quite that simple.

In November 2018, voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 7. But the measure only allowed the Legislature to change daylight saving time, either by establishing it year-round or abolishing it.

A change still requires a two-thirds majority of both the state Assembly and Senate and the governor’s signature. Permanently keeping daylight saving time also requires congressional action — and that hasn’t happened.

California doesn’t have to wait on Congress to use standard time, which is what Hawaii and most of Arizona do.

So this year Republican Sen. Roger Niello of Roseville introduced legislation to do away with daylight saving time for good and establish standard time yearround. (Westminster Republican Tri Ta is carrying a twin bill in the Assembly.)

Arguing that standard time makes “the most sense,” Niello says his bill has the backing of the California Medical

Y POR QUÉ COMIENZA EL HORARIO DE VERANO NUEVAMENTE EN CALIFORNIA?

Los votantes autorizaron a la Legislatura a cambiar al horario estándar o de verano durante todo el año, pero casi seis años después no hay ninguna ley en vigor. Se necesita una votación de dos tercios y también la acción del Congreso para implementar el horario de verano durante todo el año.

Association. A large portion of the medical and sleep expert communities also agree that standard time coincides better with people’s natural clocks.

In its analysis of Prop. 7, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office said continuing to switch between time standards potentially affected “worker productivity and the number of accidents.”

But California lawmakers can’t quite agree what standard we should stick with. In 2021, then-Assemblymember Steven Choi proposed a measure to make daylight saving time permanent (which, again, would still be contingent on changing federal law). The bill died before it reached the Senate.

Even now with Niello’s bill, other lawmakers expressed their preference for year-round daylight saving time — not standard time.

Niello, however, says that last fall, lawmakers from Oregon and Washington reached out to him about making standard time permanent, saying that it would be a “good idea” for the West Coast to align their clocks. There are also similar bills in Idaho and Utah.

And while Niello recognizes that not everybody shares his preference for standard time, at least more could agree with doing away with changing clocks altogether.

“I have become increasingly tired of making the switch myself on a personal basis,” he said.

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Enlas primeras horas de la mañana del domingo, los californianos (y la mayor parte del resto del país) tendrán que adelantar sus relojes una hora, iniciando ocho meses de horario de verano. El cambio significa que podemos experimentar más luz del día más tarde en el día, pero la repentina hora de pérdida de sueño puede ser discordante para algunas personas e incluso puede aumentar los riesgos para la salud , dicen los expertos.

¿No votaron los californianos sobre este tema? Sí, más o menos, pero no es tan simple.

En noviembre de 2018, los votantes aprobaron abrumadoramente la Proposición 7 . Pero la medida sólo permitió a la Legislatura cambiar el horario de verano, ya sea estableciéndolo todo el año o aboliéndolo.

Un cambio aún requiere una mayoría de dos tercios de la Asamblea y el Senado estatales y la firma del gobernador. Mantener permanentemente el horario de verano también requiere la acción del Congreso, y eso no ha sucedido.

California no tiene que esperar a que el Congreso utilice el horario estándar, que es lo que hacen Hawaii y la mayor parte de Arizona.

Así que este año el senador republicano Roger Niello de Roseville presentó una legislación para eliminar definitivamente el horario de verano y establecer un horario estándar durante todo el año . (El republicano Tri Ta de Westminster lleva un proyecto de ley doble en la Asamblea).

Niello argumenta que el horario estándar

tiene “más sentido” y dice que su proyecto de ley cuenta con el respaldo de la Asociación Médica de California. Una gran parte de las comunidades médicas y de expertos en sueño también coinciden en que la hora estándar coincide mejor con el reloj natural de las personas.

En su análisis de la Proposición 7 , la Oficina del Analista Legislativo no partidista dijo que continuar cambiando entre estándares de tiempo potencialmente afectaría “la productividad de los trabajadores y el número de accidentes”.

Pero los legisladores de California no pueden ponerse de acuerdo sobre qué estándar debemos seguir. En 2021, el entonces asambleísta Steven Choi propuso una medida para hacer permanente el horario de verano (lo que, nuevamente, aún estaría supeditado a cambios en la ley federal). El proyecto de ley murió antes de llegar al Senado.

Incluso ahora, con el proyecto de ley de Niello, otros legisladores expresaron su preferencia por el horario de verano durante todo el año, no por el horario estándar.

Niello, sin embargo, dice que el otoño pasado, legisladores de Oregón y Washington se acercaron a él para proponerle que la hora estándar fuera permanente y le dijeron que sería una “buena idea” que la Costa Oeste alineara sus relojes. También existen proyectos de ley similares en Idaho y Utah.

Y aunque Niello reconoce que no todo el mundo comparte su preferencia por la hora estándar, al menos más personas podrían estar de acuerdo en eliminar por completo el cambio de reloj.

“Estoy cada vez más cansado de hacer el cambio a nivel personal”, dijo.

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San Juan de Dios (1495 – 1550)

Celebración: marzo 8- marzo 23

Nació con el nombre de Juan Ciudad en Portugal, sus padres murieron cuando estaba muy joven. Por un tiempo viajó y luego entró en el servicio militar, siguiendo varias vocaciones, como pastor, vendedor, supervisor de esclavos, vendedor de libros y pinturas religiosas, y administrador del estado. Aparentemente era culpable de excesos carnales y otros pecados.

Cuando tenia unos cuarenta años, escuchó un sermón de San Juan de Ávila, y se convirtió con tanta pasión, que públicamente anunció todos sus pecados, y fue tanto su fervor que fue encerrado en un asilo para dementes por varios meses. San Juan de Ávila lo visitó, y convenció que desistiera de sus penar público, y que dedicara su energía en algo que ayudara a otros y a sí mismo. Juan comenzó un nuevo camino inmediatamente, cuidando de los otros ingresados en el asilo. Distribuyó riqueza entre los pobres. El resto de su vida lo dedicó a dar casa y cuidado a los necesitados. Rentaba una casa donde podía cuidar de los abandonados y enfermos, y los milagros comenzaron a suceder. Recibía ayuda, contribuciones, y su trabajo creció. Asistía a todo aquel que venía a él, incluyendo vagabundos y meretrices. Cuando le preguntaban por qué ayudaba a personas de ese carácter, Juan decía simplemente “el Hijo de Dios vino de pecadores.”

Oración a San Juan de Dios

Señor, tú que llenaste de fe y misericordia el espíritu de San Juan de Dios, haz que nosotros, practicando las obras de caridad, merezcamos encontrarnos un día entre los elegidos de tu salvación, el día del juicio final. Tu esperanza era confianza en el Salvador "no confiar en sí mismo, sino sólo en Jesucristo, pues

solo él sabe mi corazón, y nos dará la vida eterna" Desde tu benevolencia y fe, bendito San Juan de Dios, ayúdame en ver a Dios, como Padre Omnipresente y a Santa María, como madre celestial. Amén.

San José 1er siglo

Celebración: marzo 19- marzo 31

Se sabe muy poco de José, el esposo de la Virgen María, y padre de Jesús, excepto que

era un hombre ejemplar, descendiente de la casa de David, y carpintero de profesión. Aparentemente José murió antes de la crucifixión de Jesús, porque Jesús no hubiera encomendado su madre a Juan, si José hubiese estado vivo para cuidarla.

De los poderes de intercesión de José, Santa Teresa de Ávila dijo: “no puedo recordar alguna vez que le haya pedido algo y no me lo haya cumplido. A otros santos el Señor parece haberles dado gracia para ayudar en una necesidad especial; pero a este santo glorioso, lo sé por experiencia, le ha dado la gracia de ayudarnos en todo”

San José es un santo muy milagroso, desde hace 2 milenios se considera un espíritu de bondad, quién concede todo tipo de peticiones.

Oración a San José

Piadoso San José, padre y señor benevolente, tú que fuiste el celoso guardián del hijo de Dios, y de su noble madre la Santísima Virgen María, ruega por nosotros ante el Señor del cielo, alcánzanos la gracia de mantener un espíritu siempre iluminado, y un corazón puro, para ser fieles testigos y atentos cumplidores de la voluntad del Padre, el Hijo y el Espíritu Santo. Amén.

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EARTHTALK Q&A: RURAL BROADBAND GOOD 4 CLIMATE

Dear EarthTalk: How does better broadband access in rural areas help the climate? -P.C., via email

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Broadband is another term for high-speed internet. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), consumers should have access to download speeds of at least 25 Megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of three Mbps to meet this definition. That’s enough to browse the web, check email, and stream lower-resolution video. Giving more people access to broadband, especially in rural areas, has myriad environmental and economic benefits.

In rural areas, broadband access is limited by existing infrastructure and a lack of financial motivation for Internet service providers (ISPs) to offer services to a smaller number of subscribers. “A lot of times rural areas don’t have high priority because they don’t have the population threshold,” says Illinois State University geography professor John Kostelnick to The Daily Yonder. Approximately 3.6 billion people worldwide don’t have access to a stable internet connection, and an estimated 80 percent of those live in rural areas. The adverse effects of a lack of connection in a digital world go beyond missed social and professional opportunities. Lack of broadband access in rural areas is also harmful to the climate. Better broadband access can reduce emissions from cars and public transit as people go online to fulfill various needs. An hour-long commute to the office is swapped for work from home. An online university allows students to study from anywhere. TeleHealth replaces a doctor’s office visit. Technologies such as smart thermostats and electric water heaters can reduce energy use, particularly in older buildings.

The benefits aren’t limited to individuals. Broadband is an essential tool for so-called “precision agriculture,” whereby collecting and analyzing on-farm data informs decision-making for improved resource use. Nitrogen fertilizer, for instance, releases nitrous oxide, which is 300 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide per ton. With precision agriculture, farmers can optimize their fertilizer application and reduce emissions, with the side benefit of improved water quality from reduced run-off. Likewise, broadband-enabled precision forestry can improve land management by sensing and deploying resources and people to minimize damage from wildfires, pests, and plant diseases. Other options exist for increased broadband ac-

EARTHTALK Q&A: BANDA ANCHA RURAL BUENA PARA EL CLIMA

Estimado EarthTalk: ¿Cómo ayuda al clima un mejor acceso a la banda ancha en las zonas rurales? -P.C., por correo electrónico

cess, but choices may be limited where you live. Satellite internet is costly, spotty in bad weather, and has data caps. Mobile hotspots have data limits, too, and require cell towers. Some opt to join community networks for stable, reliable connections, where private entities collaborate with governments and communities to set up networks for underserved populations.

Barriers to broadband access include physical and regulation obstacles. Rivers and wooded regions complicate the set-up and maintenance of necessary equipment. Obtaining permits for laying cable is complex since their installation involves compliance with zoning, historic preservation, and other laws. The Bipartisan Policy Center, a non-profit that helps policymakers work across party lines to craft bipartisan solutions, calls for more attention and funding from policymakers. Federal and local governments have programs that offer incentives for ISPs in rural areas.

But continued advocacy is crucial. For instance, the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Plan provides discounts on broadband services for eligible rural households—and its future is not certain beyond 2024 unless Congress approves additional funding. Bridging the broadband access gap “creat[es] opportunities to lower net greenhouse emissions while bolstering rural economies,” reports the Bipartisan Policy Center. Individuals can narrow the digital divide by engaging with local groups, pushing for policy changes, putting their money into building more internet connections, and helping others learn how to use the internet. Together, these efforts will ensure everyone has access to the opportunities and benefits of digital connectivity while contributing to a greener future.

CONTACTS: Four Ways that Rural Broadband Fights Climate Change, https://bipartisanpolicy.org/blog/four-ways-that-rural-broadbandfights-climate-change/; Broadband Expansion Helps Address Climate Change, https://wcif.org/blog/environment/ broadband-expansion-helps-address-climatechange/; Broadband access opens new doors for rural residents, Cox study finds, https://www. emergingtechbrew.com/stories/2024/02/06/ broadband-rural-access-cox-study.

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Bandaancha es otro término para referirse a Internet de alta velocidad. Según la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones (FCC), los consumidores deben tener acceso a velocidades de descarga de al menos 25 Megabits por segundo (Mbps) y de subida de tres Mbps para cumplir esta definición. Eso es suficiente para navegar por Internet, consultar el correo electrónico y transmitir vídeo de baja resolución. Dar acceso a la banda ancha a más personas, sobre todo en las zonas rurales, tiene innumerables beneficios medioambientales y económicos. En las zonas rurales, el acceso a la banda ancha está limitado por la infraestructura existente y la falta de motivación económica de los proveedores de servicios de Internet (ISP) para ofrecer servicios a un número menor de abonados. "Muchas veces las zonas rurales no tienen prioridad porque no alcanzan el umbral de población", explica a The Daily Yonder el profesor de geografía John Kostelnick, de la Universidad Estatal de Illinois. Aproximadamente 3.600 millones de personas en todo el mundo no tienen acceso a una conexión estable a Internet, y se calcula que el 80% de ellas viven en zonas rurales. Los efectos adversos de la falta de conexión en un mundo digital van más allá de la pérdida de oportunidades sociales y profesionales. La falta de acceso a la banda ancha en las zonas rurales también es perjudicial para el clima.

Un mejor acceso a la banda ancha puede reducir las emisiones de los automóviles y del transporte público, ya que la gente se conecta para satisfacer diversas necesidades. Un trayecto de una hora a la oficina se cambia por el trabajo desde casa. Una universidad en línea permite estudiar desde cualquier lugar. La telesalud sustituye a la visita al médico. Tecnologías como los termostatos inteligentes y los calentadores de agua eléctricos pueden reducir el consumo de energía, sobre todo en edificios antiguos. Los beneficios no se limitan a los particulares. La banda ancha es una herramienta esencial para la llamada "agricultura de precisión", en la que la recopilación y el análisis de datos sobre las explotaciones informan la toma de decisiones para un mejor uso de los recursos. Los fertilizantes nitrogenados, por ejemplo, liberan óxido nitroso, que es 300 veces más potente como gas de efecto invernadero que el dióxido de carbono por tonelada. Con la agricultura de precisión, los agricultores pueden optimizar la aplicación de fertilizantes y reducir las emisiones, con el beneficio secundario de mejorar la calidad del agua al reducirse la escorrentía. Del mismo modo, la silvicultura de precisión con banda ancha puede mejorar la gestión de la tierra detectando y desplegando recursos y personas para minimizar los daños de los incendios forestales, las plagas y las enfermedades de las plantas. Existen otras opciones para aumentar el acceso a la

banda ancha, pero las opciones pueden ser limitadas donde vives. Internet por satélite es caro, irregular cuando hace mal tiempo y tiene un límite de datos. Los hotspots móviles también tienen límites de datos y necesitan torres de telefonía móvil. Algunos optan por unirse a redes comunitarias para conseguir conexiones estables y fiables, en las que entidades privadas colaboran con gobiernos y comunidades para crear redes para poblaciones desatendidas.

Las barreras al acceso de banda ancha incluyen obstáculos físicos y normativos. Los ríos y las regiones boscosas complican la instalación y el mantenimiento de los equipos necesarios. La obtención de permisos para el tendido de cables es compleja, ya que su instalación implica el cumplimiento de leyes de zonificación, conservación histórica y otras. El Bipartisan Policy Center, una organización sin ánimo de lucro que ayuda a los responsables políticos a trabajar sin distinción de partidos para elaborar soluciones bipartidistas, reclama más atención y financiación por parte de los responsables políticos. Los gobiernos federal y locales tienen programas que ofrecen incentivos a los proveedores de servicios de Internet en zonas rurales.

Pero la defensa continua es crucial. Por ejemplo, el Plan de Conectividad Asequible de la FCC ofrece descuentos en servicios de banda ancha a los hogares rurales que cumplan los requisitos, y su futuro no está asegurado más allá de 2024 a menos que el Congreso apruebe financiación adicional. Reducir la brecha de acceso a la banda ancha "crea oportunidades para reducir las emisiones netas de gases de efecto invernadero al tiempo que refuerza las economías rurales", informa el Bipartisan Policy Center. Los particulares pueden reducir la brecha digital colaborando con grupos locales, impulsando cambios políticos, invirtiendo su dinero en la construcción de más conexiones a Internet y ayudando a otros a aprender a usar Internet. Juntos, estos esfuerzos garantizarán que todo el mundo tenga acceso a las oportunidades y beneficios de la conectividad digital, contribuyendo al mismo tiempo a un futuro más verde.

CONTACTOS: Cuatro maneras en que la banda ancha rural combate el cambio climático, https://bipartisanpolicy.org/blog/four-ways-that-rural-broadbandfights-climate-change/; La expansión de la banda ancha ayuda a abordar el cambio climático, https:// wcif.org/blog/environment/broadband-expansionhelps-address-climate-change/; El acceso a la banda ancha abre nuevas puertas a los residentes rurales, según un estudio de Cox, https://www.emergingtechbrew.com/stories/2024/02/06/broadband-ruralaccess-cox-study.

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LATINO COMMUNITY IN COLORADO WINS COURT CASE ON GERRYMANDERED MAPS

Weld County commissioners are headed back to the drawing board, after a county district court ruled that their voter district maps created after the 2020 Census violated state law and could not be used in any upcoming elections.

Beth Hendrix, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Colorado, said fair voter district maps ensure that communities of interest - including Latinos, who make up about 30% of Weld County's population - are able to be represented at all levels of government.

"The Weld County commissioners did not look at the Latino population as a community of interest," said Hendrix. "And by ignoring that, basically the maps they drew would have deleted the Latino vote for the next decade."

The League's GreeleyWeld County chapter, the Latino Coalition of Weld County, and others took the county to court - for not providing public notice of redistricting hearings, and for drawing maps in violation of State House Bill 21-1047.

The county argued that it was not subject to that law

because it is a home rule municipality, which allows for more local control.

Both major political parties have used their dominant position to gerrymander voter districts in the past, drawing boundaries in a way that favors their candidates.

But Hendrix noted that Colorado voters decided to take the redistricting process out of the hands of elected officials.

"And into the hands of two independent commissions," said Hendrix, "made up of Republican, Democratic, and unaffiliated citizens."

For more than a century, the League of Women

Voters has worked to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in American democracy.

Hendrix said the League's plans for the upcoming November presidential election include promoting the nonpartisan Vote411. org, a comprehensive voter information resource.

"There has been a mass exodus of poll workers, so we will be encouraging folks to volunteer to be poll workers," said Hendrix. "And we will be educating on any issues on the ballot."

Support for this reporting was provided by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

LATINOS EN EL CONDADO WELD DE COLORADO GANAN CASO JUDICIAL POR MAPAS MANIPULADOS

Loscomisionados del condado de Weld regresan a la mesa de dibujo después de que un tribunal de distrito del condado dictamino que sus mapas de distritos electorales creados después del Censo de 2020 violaban la ley estatal y no podrían usarse en las próximas elecciones. Beth Hendrix, de la Liga de Mujeres Votantes de Colorado, dice que los mapas de distritos electorales justos garantizan que las comunidades de interés, incluidos los latinos, que representan alrededor del 30% de la población del condado de Weld, puedan estar representadas en todos los niveles del gobierno.

"Los comisionados del

condado de Weld no consideraron a la población latina como una comunidad de interés. Y al ignorar eso, básicamente los mapas que dibujaron habrían eliminado el voto latino durante la próxima década," afirmo Hendrix.

El grupo de la Liga del condado de Greeley-Weld, la Coalición Latina del condado de Weld y otros llevaron al condado a los tribunales por no proporcionar aviso público de las audiencias de redistribución de distritos y por dibujar mapas en violación del Proyecto de Ley 21-1047 de la Cámara Estatal. El condado argumento que no estaba sujeto a esa ley porque es un municipio autónomo, lo que permite un mayor control local.

Los dos principales parti-

dos políticos han utilizado su posición dominante para manipular distritos electorales en el pasado, trazando límites de una manera que favorezca a sus candidatos. Pero Hendrix señala que los votantes de Colorado decidieron quitar el proceso de redistribución de distritos de las manos de los funcionarios electos.

"Y en manos de dos comisiones independientes, integradas por ciudadanos republicanos, demócratas y no afiliados," insistió también Hendrix.

Durante más de un siglo, la Liga de Mujeres Votantes ha trabajado para proteger y ampliar los derechos al voto y garantizar que todos estén representados en la democracia estadounidense. Hendrix explica que los planes de la Liga para las próximas elecciones presidenciales de noviembre incluyen la promoción del sitio no partidista Vote411.org, un recurso integral de información para los votantes.

"Ha habido un éxodo masivo de trabajadores electorales, por lo que alentaremos a la gente a ofrecerse como voluntarios para ser trabajadores electorales, enfatizo además Hendrix. Estaremos educando sobre cualquier tema en la boleta electoral."

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BIDEN DEFENDS ISRAEL IN STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH, DOES NOT CALL FOR PERMANENT CEASE FIRE IN GAZA

The president said he was a “lifelong supporter” of Israel, in a fiery speech that focused primarily on domestic policy.

Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services

Asthousands of protesters sat blocks away from the White House calling for a permanent cease fire in Gaza, President Joe Biden delivered a fiery State of the Union address March 7, stating that Israel has a right to defend itself against Hamas.

But the President also called for a two-state solution, saying it was the only strategy for permanent peace in the region. “There is no other path that guarantees Israel’s security and democracy, no other path that guarantees Palestinians can live with peace and dignity. There is no other path that guarantees peace between Israel and all of its Arab neighbors, including Saudi Arabia,” he said.

Emergency Port

Biden stepped up pressure on Israel to protect Palestinian civilians, and to ensure that emergency food and medical aid can be delivered safely. “30,000 Palestinians have been killed, most of whom are not Hamas,” he said.

The President announced an emergency port: a floating pier off the Gaza Strip to be built by the US military in an attempt to safely deliver food and emergency aid to Palestinians. He emphasized there would be no American “boots on the ground” in the Israel-Hamas war.

Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, and Cori Bush, DMissouri, held up signs during Biden’s speech that read: “Lasting Ceasefire Now” and “Stop Sending Bombs.”

‘Firefighter and Arsonist’

Monica Candal Rahim, Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager, for the Council on American Islamic Relations’ Los Angeles chapter, told Ethnic Media Services shortly after Biden ended his speech: “This was disappointing. Biden played both sides. He is the firefighter and the arsonist in this conflict.”

“We are spending billions of dollars to send bombs to Gaza,” she said. Commenting on Biden’s stated friendship with Israel, Candal Rahim said: I wish he would extend to Gaza the same courtesy he extends to Israel. And maybe his voicing of a twostate solution is the harbinger for a shift in policy,” she said.

Calls for a permanent cease fire loomed large during the Presidential primary in Michigan Feb. 27, at which more than 13% of voters voted “uncommitted.” In Minnesota’s primary on Super Tuesday March 5, 20% of voters voted “uncommitted.” That option was not available in many states, including California.

Reproductive Rights

Amid multiple standing ovations from Democrats, and occasional boos and heckling from Republicans in the chamber, the President focused largely on domestic policy and the many initiatives he has implemented to lift up the lives of middle-class Americans. He also took on his opponent, former President Donald Trump, excoriating him at several junctures in his remarks without directly naming him. Women lawmakers attending the State of the Union wore white, to symbolize the fight for reproductive rights. “My predecessor brags about overturning Roe vs. Wade. He has no idea about the political power of women,” said Biden, noting that choice was very much on the minds of voters in 2022 midterm elections, as Republicans lost several key races.

‘Illegal’

Critics pounced on Biden as he called the killer of Laken Riley “illegal.” The 22-year-old nursing student in Georgia was kidnapped and killed by Venezuelan citizen Jose Antonio Ibarra.

Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, tweeted: “Disappointed that @POTUS would use such dehumanizing

BIDEN DEFIENDE A ISRAEL EN SU DISCURSO DE ESTADO DE LA UNIÓN , PERO NO PIDE UN ALTO EL FUEGO PERMANENTE EN GAZA

El presidente dijo que era un “partidario de toda la vida” de Israel, en un encendido discurso que se centró principalmente en la política interna.

right wing rhetoric to speak about immigrants tonight. No human being is illegal.”

Taking head-on an often-heard criticism, Biden riffed on his age at the end of his speech, noting that he was just 29 when he was first elected to the US Senate. “People said I was too young,” he said with a laugh.

Commentators called the speech a “turning point for Democrats.”

Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services

Mientras

miles de manifestantes se sentaban a cuadras de la Casa Blanca pidiendo un alto el fuego permanente en Gaza, el presidente Joe Biden pronunció un encendido discurso sobre el Estado de la Unión el 7 de marzo, afirmando que Israel tiene derecho a defenderse contra Hamás.

Pero el presidente también pidió una solución de dos Estados, diciendo que era la única estrategia para una

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paz permanente en la región. “No hay otro camino que garantice la seguridad y la democracia de Israel, ningún otro camino que garantice que los palestinos puedan vivir con paz y dignidad. No existe otro camino que garantice la paz entre Israel y todos sus vecinos árabes, incluida Arabia Saudita”, afirmó.

Puerto de emergencia

Biden incrementó la presión sobre Israel para que proteja a los civiles palestinos y garantice que la ayuda médica y alimentaria de emergencia pueda entregarse de forma segura. "30.000 palestinos han sido asesinados, la mayoría de los cuales no son Hamás", dijo.

El presidente anunció un puerto de emergencia: un muelle flotante frente a la Franja de Gaza que será construido por el ejército estadounidense en un intento de entregar alimentos y ayuda de emergencia de manera segura a los palestinos. Hizo hincapié en que no habría “botas sobre el terreno” estadounidenses en la guerra entre Israel y Hamás.

Las representantes Rashida Tlaib, demócrata por Michigan, y Cori Bush, demócrata por Missouri, sostuvieron carteles durante el discurso de Biden que decían: “Alto el fuego duradero ahora” y “Dejen de enviar bombas”.

Bombero y pirómano

Monica Candal Rahim, gerente senior de políticas y de- fensa del capítulo de Los Ángeles del Consejo de Relaciones Islámicas Estadounidenses, dijo a Ethnic Media Services poco después de que Biden terminara su discurso: “Esto fue decepcionante. Biden jugó en ambos lados. Él es el bombero y el pirómano en este conflicto”.

"Estamos gastando miles de millones de dólares para enviar bombas a Gaza", afirmó. Al comentar sobre la amistad declarada de Biden con Israel, Candal Rahim dijo: Desearía que extendiera a Gaza la misma cortesía que brinda a Israel. Y tal vez su expresión de una solución de dos Estados sea el presagio de un cambio de política”, dijo.

Los llamados a un alto el fuego permanente cobraron gran importancia durante las primarias presidenciales en Michigan el 27 de febrero, en las que más del 13% de los votantes votaron "no comprometidos". En las primarias de Minnesota del supermartes del 5 de marzo, el 20% de los votantes votaron "no comprometidos". Esa opción no estaba disponible en muchos estados, incluido California.

Derechos reproductivos

En medio de múltiples ovaciones de pie de los demócratas y ocasionales abucheos y abucheos de los republicanos en la cámara, el presidente se centró principalmente en la política interna y las numerosas iniciativas que ha implementado para mejorar las vidas de los estadounidenses de clase media. También atacó a su oponente, el expresidente Donald Trump, y lo criticó en varios momentos de sus comentarios sin nombrarlo directamente.

Las legisladoras que asistieron al Estado de la Unión vistieron de blanco, para simbolizar la lucha por los derechos reproductivos. “Mi predecesor se jacta de volcar Roe vs. Wade. No tiene idea del poder político de las mujeres”, dijo Biden, señalando que la elección estaba muy en la mente de los votantes en las elecciones intermedias de 2022, ya que los republicanos perdieron varias contiendas clave.

‘Ilegal’

Los críticos se abalanzaron sobre Biden cuando llamó “ilegal” al asesino de Laken Riley. La estudiante de enfermería de 22 años en Georgia fue secuestrada y asesinada por el ciudadano venezolano José Antonio Ibarra.

La representante Delia Ramírez, demócrata por Illinois, tuiteó: “Decepcionada de que @POTUS usara una retórica de derecha tan deshumanizante para hablar sobre los inmigrantes esta noche. Ningun ser humano es ilegal."

Afrontando una crítica frecuente, Biden habló de su edad al final de su discurso, señalando que tenía sólo 29 años cuando fue elegido por primera vez para el Senado de Estados Unidos. “La gente decía que era demasiado joven”, dijo riendo.

Los comentaristas calificaron el discurso como un “punto de inflexión para los demócratas”.

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¿QUÉ ESTÁ LLEVANDO A LAS MUJERES A LAS URNAS?

Mientras las mujeres acuden a las urnas este otoño, los abusos en el cargo, los derechos de las trabajadoras domésticas, los derechos reproductivos y el control de armas son preocupaciones de primer orden.

Mientras

las mujeres votantes acuden a las urnas este otoño, los derechos de las trabajadoras domésticas, los derechos reproductivos, el control de armas y la violencia contra las mujeres que ocupan cargos públicos y funcionarios electorales son preocupaciones de primer orden.

Abuso en el cargo

Esta violencia es una amenaza generalizada para quienes figuran en las urnas, y un informe nacional del Centro Brennan para la Justicia encontró que el abuso de los funcionarios electos locales y de los trabajadores electorales afecta de manera desproporcionada a las mujeres.

Entre los más de 350 legisladores estatales encuestados, más del 40% había experimentado amenazas o ataques en los últimos años, mientras que casi el 20% de los funcionarios locales lo habían experimentado. Además, el 8% de los legisladores estatales dijeron que fueron intimidados explícitamente por un miembro del público que portaba un arma - lo cual está permitido en las cámaras legislativas de muchos estados.

"Cuando se tienen en cuenta las formas menos graves de abuso, como el mobbing, las agresiones y el acoso, casi el 90% de los legisladores estatales y más de la mitad de los funcionarios locales habían experimentado algún tipo de abuso", dijo Maya Kornberg, investigadora sobre Elecciones y Programa de Gobierno en el Centro Brennan durante una sesión informativa del Servicio de Medios Étnicos el viernes 8 de marzo sobre temas que guían a las mujeres en las urnas.

Las mujeres y las personas de color no sólo experimentaron más abuso que sus homólogos masculinos y blancos, sino que también experimentaron diferentes tipos de abuso.

"Probablemente nos dijeron que fueron sometidos a un lenguaje abusivo basado en la identidad sobre sus hijos y sus familias, su vida romántica, su apariencia, su edad, su raza o su género", continuó Kornberg.. “Las mujeres que trabajaban en las legislaturas estatales tenían casi cuatro veces más probabilidades que los hombres de sufrir abusos de naturaleza sexual”.

“Esto no es sólo una amenaza a la seguridad de nuestros funcionarios, sino también a nuestra democracia”, dijo. El 40% de los funcionarios locales y el 20% de los funcionarios estatales dijeron que este abuso los hacía “más reacios a interactuar con sus electores, ya sea en línea o en público”… La mitad de las mujeres en cargos locales dijeron que eso las disuadía de postularse para la reelección”.

La amenaza se extiende detrás de las urnas, ya que un informe anterior del Centro Brennan encontró que uno de cada tres funcionarios electorales estadounidenses - de los cuales más del 80% son mujeres - estaban siendo acosados, amenazados o abusados debido a su trabajo.

Para frenar este abuso, Kornberg recomendó extender al nivel estatal medidas federales ya existentes como seguridad de campaña, capacitación de funcionarios y apoyo a la salud mental, regulaciones sobre armas en las que funcionarios y funcionarios interactúan con el público, y recopilación sistemática de datos sobre abusos.

Derechos reproductivos

Otra cuestión cada vez más urgente para las preocupaciones de las mujeres son los derechos reproductivos, especialmente desde la decisión Dobbs v. Jackson de 2022 de revocar Roe v. Wade y eliminar el derecho constitucional al aborto.

“La justicia reproductiva incluye el derecho humano a tener los hijos que queremos; criar a nuestros hijos en comunidades seguras; poder prevenir o tener embarazos sin vergüenza y con dignidad; y nuestro derecho humano a tomar nuestras propias decisiones sobre nuestros cuerpos, nuestras

familias y nuestro futuro”, dijo Monica Simpson, directora ejecutiva de Sister Song.

Las crecientes prohibiciones del aborto en Estados Unidos después de la decisión Dobbs han empeorado “una crisis de salud materna en este país”, continuó. “Incluso tener el derecho legal a algo no otorga acceso. Antes de Dobbs, teníamos áreas o estados como Mississippi que solo tenían una clínica de abortos, y la Enmienda Hyde” que prohibía la financiación federal a través de Medicaid para cubrir casi todos los abortos.

En la primera mitad de 2023, casi una de cada cinco pacientes viajaba fuera del estado para recibir atención de aborto, en comparación con una de cada 10 en 2020.

"Esta es una crisis empeorada por barreras adicionales como la escasez de anticonceptivos, el acceso desigual a la educación sexual, la brutalidad policial y la prevención de la expansión de Medicaid en estados con prohibiciones del aborto", dijo Simpson.

Trazar un camino a seguir es reducir el estigma en torno al aborto, y para hacerlo “tenemos que estar dispuestos a decir la palabra aborto”, continuó. En el Estado de la Unión de la semana pasada, “el Presidente ni siquiera pudo decirlo - aunque dijo que la lucha continuaría bajo su liderazgo. No debemos pensar que ésta es una mala palabra. La atención del aborto es atención médica y todo eso está sobre la mesa para nosotros a lo largo de nuestra vida reproductiva”.

Trabajo doméstico

“En Estados Unidos, cada día nacen 10.000 niños y aproximadamente 10.000 personas cumplen 65 años. Vivimos más que nunca y por eso necesitamos más atención que nunca”, dijo Ai-Jen Poo, presidenta de la Alianza Nacional de Trabajadoras del Hogar. “Sin embargo, no tenemos un programa nacional de cuidado infantil asequible, un programa federal de licencia familiar y médica remunerada o un beneficio de cuidado a largo plazo”.

Ai-Jen Poo, presidenta de la Alianza Nacional de Trabajadoras del Hogar, analiza la extrema necesidad de trabajadores del cuidado en los Estados Unidos y nuestra excesiva dependencia de las mujeres para llenar el vacío.

“Lo que tenemos son 53 millones de cuidadores familiares sobrecargados, en su mayoría mujeres, y más de 7 millones de trabajadores de cuidados mal pagados y en su abrumadora mayoría mujeres: aproximadamente el 90% son mujeres, y en su mayoría mujeres de color”, continuó. El ingreso anual medio de un trabajador de atención domiciliaria en Estados Unidos es de 23.000 dólares al año.

“Es difícil imaginarse mantenerse y criar una familia en este país con salarios de pobreza sin beneficios, seguro médico, cuidado infantil y tiempo libre remunerado, razón por la cual ampliar el acceso a la atención es tan urgente”, dijo Poo. “Los 11 millones de mujeres en Estados Unidos

que pertenecen a la generación que se encuentra entre el cuidado de niños pequeños y el cuidado de padres ancianos están sintiendo especialmente el impacto de esto”.

“Estos son trabajos que no se pueden automatizar ni subcontratar, al menos en el corto plazo; constituirán una gran parte de los empleos en el futuro”, añadió. “La pandemia expuso nuestra epidemia de trabajo mal pagado - cómo las mujeres que luchan para llegar a fin de mes son trabajadoras esenciales para nuestra salud y nuestra sociedad. Ahora debemos valorarlos como esenciales”. Control de armas

La epidemia nacional de violencia armada también está motivando a las mujeres a votar por un futuro más seguro.

“En Estados Unidos, hay un arma para cada hombre, mujer, niño y perro. Hay más armas que personas y más traficantes de armas que todos los Starbucks y McDonald's juntos”, dijo Shikha Hamilton, vicepresidenta de organización de Brady. “No es un problema de salud mental o violencia doméstica. El problema es el fácil acceso”. En California, por ejemplo, en los últimos 30 años, la legislación que restringe este acceso ha reducido las muertes por armas de fuego en un 50%. Si el resto del país siguiera este ejemplo, se salvarían 19.000 vidas.

En 2000, Brady celebró por primera vez la Marcha del Millón de Mamás - la protesta en contra de las armas más grande en el National Mall en la historia de Estados Unidos en ese momento, con más de 750.000 personas ahí y miles más en todo el país en 78 ciudades pidiendo el fin de la violencia armada.

El impacto fue casi inmediato, dijo Hamilton: “la estancada legislación sobre seguridad de armas pasó por las cámaras estatales en noviembre, incluido un referéndum para cerrar el vacío legal en las exhibiciones de armas, los organizadores llevaron a miles a otra marcha a las urnas, y los incondicionales de la NRA fueron expulsados del Congreso en 2000. en dos estados”.

“Nuestros llamados a un cambio más recientemente han llevado a la aprobación de la Ley bipartidista de Comunidades Seguras y a la creación de la primera Oficina de Prevención de la Violencia Armada en la Casa Blanca del país - dirigida por una mujer, la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris”, continuó. A pesar de la retórica partidista, este tema “une a las mujeres de todos los partidos”. El 90% de todos los estadounidenses en 2019, por ejemplo, apoyaron la verificación de antecedentes en todas las ventas de armas.

Un récord histórico de 48.830 muertes por armas de fuego en 2021 reflejó un aumento del 23% desde entonces, mientras que las muertes por armas de fuego entre niños y adolescentes aumentaron un 50% en esos dos años - de 1.732 en 2019 a 2.590 en 2021.

"Las mujeres continúan liderando este movimiento porque estamos horrorizadas de ver lo que esta epidemia nos está haciendo a nosotras y a nuestros hijos", añadió Hamilton. "Las mujeres de todos los ámbitos de la vida seguirán luchando contra esta epidemia hasta que hayamos creado un futuro más seguro para la próxima generación liberando a Estados Unidos de la violencia armada".

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WHAT’S LEADING WOMEN TO THE POLLS?

As women head to the polls this fall, abuse in office, domestic workers’ rights, reproductive rights and gun control are forefront concerns.

Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services

Aswomen voters head to the polls this fall, domestic workers’ rights, reproductive rights, gun control and violence against officeholder and election official women are forefront concerns.

Abuse in office

This violence is a pervasive threat for those on the ballots — and a national Brennan Center for Justice report found that abuse of local elected officials and election workers disproportionately impacts women.

Among over 350 state legislators surveyed, over 40% had experienced threats or attacks in the past several years, while nearly 20% of local officeholders had. Furthermore, 8% of state legislators said they were explicitly intimidated by a member of the public carrying a weapon — which is allowed in legislative chambers in many states.

“When you take into account less severe forms of abuse, like harassment, assaults, and stalking, almost 90% of state legislators and over half of local officeholders had experienced some form of abuse,” said Maya Kornberg, research fellow on the Elections and Government Program at the Brennan Center at a Friday, March 8 Ethnic Media Services briefing on issues guiding women at the polls.

Women and people of color not only experienced more abuse than their male and white counterparts, but different kinds.

“They were likely to tell us that they were subjected to identity-based abusive language about their children and their families, romantic life, appear-

ance, age, race or gender,” continued Kornberg. “Women serving in state legislatures were nearly four times as likely as men to experience abuse of a sexual nature.”

“This is not only a threat to the safety of our officeholders, but also to our democracy,” she said. 40% of local and 20% of state officeholders said this abuse made them “more reluctant to engage with their constituents, either online or in public … Half of women in local office said it was deterring them from running for reelection.”

The threat extends behind the polls, as a previous Brennan Center report found that one in three U.S. election officials — of which over 80% are women — were being harassed, threatened or abused because of their job.

To curb this abuse, Kornberg recommended extending to the state level already-existent federal measures like campaign security, officeholder training and mental health support, gun regulations where officeholders and officials interact with the public, and systematically collected abuse data.

Reproductive rights

Another issue ever-more urgent to women’s concerns is reproductive rights, especially since the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and eliminate the constitutional right to abortion.

“Reproductive justice includes the human right to have the children that we want; raise our children in safe communities; to be able to prevent or have pregnancies without shame and with dignity; and our human right to make our own decisions about our bodies, our families and our futures,” said Monica Simpson, executive director at Sister Song.

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Increasing U.S. abortion bans after the Dobbs decision have worsened “a maternal health crisis in this country,” she continued. “Even having the legal right to something does not grant access. Before Dobbs, we had areas or states like Mississippi that only had one abortion clinic, and the Hyde Amendment” banning federal funding through Medicaid to cover almost all abortions.

In the first half of 2023, nearly one in five patients were traveling out of state for abortion care, compared with one in 10 in 2020.

“This is a crisis worsened by additional barriers like contraception deserts, inequitable access to sex education, law enforcement brutality, and preventing Medicaid expansion in states with abortion bans,” said Simpson.

To chart a way forward is to reduce the stigma around abortion, and to do so “we have to be willing to say the word abortion,” she continued. At last week’s State of the Union, “the President could not even say it — though he said the fight would continue in his leadership. We have to not think that this is a bad word. Abortion care is health care, and all that’s on the table for us across our reproductive lives.”

Domestic work

“In the U.S. every day, 10,000 children are born and approximately 10,000 people turn 65. We’re living longer than ever before, and so we need more care than ever,” said Ai-Jen Poo, president of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. “Yet, we don’t have a national affordable child care program, a federal paid family and medical leave program or a long-term care benefit.”

Ai-Jen Poo, President of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, discusses the dire need for care workers in the United States, and our overreliance on women to fill gap.

“What we have is 53 million overstretched family

caregivers who are mostly women, and over 7 million care workers who are underpaid and are overwhelmingly women — about 90% women, and mostly women of color,” she continued.

The median annual income for a U.S. homecare worker is $23,000 per year.

“It’s hard to picture supporting yourself and raising a family in this country on poverty wages without benefits, health insurance, child care and paid time off, which is why expanded care access is so urgent,” Poo said. “The 11 million women in the U.S. who are in the generation sandwiched between caring for young children and caring for aging parents are especially feeling the brunt of this.”

“These are jobs that can’t be automated or outsourced, at least anytime soon; they’ll be a large share of jobs in the future,” she added. “The pandemic exposed our epidemic of low-wage work — how women struggling to make ends meet are essential workers for our health and society. Now, we need to value them as essential.”

Gun control

The national epidemic of gun violence, too, is motivating women to vote for a safer future.

“In America, there’s a gun for every man, woman, child and dog. There are more guns than people and more gun dealers than all Starbucks and Mc-

Donald’s combined,” said Shikha Hamilton, Vice President of Organizing at Brady. “It’s not a mental health or domestic violence issue. The problem is easy access.”

In California in the past 30 years, for example, legislation restricting this access has reduced gun death by 50%. If the rest of the country would follow, 19,000 lives would be saved.

In 2000, Brady first held a Million Mom March — the largest gun protest at the National Mall in U.S. history at the time, with over 750,000 people there and thousands more nationwide in 78 cities calling for an end to gun violence.

The impact was nearly immediate, said Hamilton: “stalled gun safety legislation sailed through state houses that November including a referendum to close the gun show loophole, organizers led thousands on another march to the polls, and NRA stalwarts were voted out of Congress in 2000 in two states.”

“Our calls for change more recently have led to the passage of the bipartisan Safer Communities Act and the creation of the nation’s first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention — which was led by a woman, Vice President Kamala Harris,” she continued. Despite partisan rhetoric, this issue “unites women across the aisle.”

90% of all Americans in 2019, for instance, supported background checks on all gun sales.

A historical record 48,830 gun deaths in 2021 reflected a 23% rise since then, while gun deaths among children and teens rose 50% in those two years — from 1,732 in 2019 to 2,590 in 2021.

“Women continue to lead this movement because we’re horrified to see what this epidemic is doing to us and our children,” Hamilton added. “Women from all walks of life will continue to fight this epidemic until we have created a safer future for the next generation by freeing America from gun violence.”

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COMITÉ CONSULTIVO DE CIUDADANOS (CAC) AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA

Auditoría anual de los ingresos y gastos fiscales de la Medida RR para el ejercicio fiscal que finalizó el 30 de junio de 2023

El Comité Consultivo de Ciudadanos (CAC) de la Junta de Poderes Conjuntos del Corredor de la Península (Caltrain) celebrará una audiencia pública el miércoles 20 de marzo de 2024 a las 5:40 p.m. para recibir comentarios del público sobre las auditorías financieras y de cumplimiento de los fondos de la Medida RR para el año fiscal que finalizó el 30 de junio de 2023.

El 6 de agosto de 2020, Caltrain adoptó y solicitó la aprobación de los votantes para aplicar una resolución que imponía un impuesto sobre las transacciones minoristas y el uso de un octavo del uno por ciento para financiar los gastos operativos y de capital del servicio ferroviario de Caltrain (Resolución de la Medida RR). Los votantes de la ciudad y el condado de San Francisco y de los condados de San Mateo y Santa Clara aprobaron la Medida RR el 3 de noviembre de 2020. La Resolución de la Medida RR, Resolución 2020-40, exige a Caltrain que un auditor independiente audite anualmente los ingresos y gastos de los fondos fiscales de la Medida RR. Según los estatutos del CAC, modificados por Caltrain mediante la Resolución 2022-03, el CAC actúa como comité de supervisión independiente del impuesto sobre la venta de la Medida RR. En su calidad de comité de supervisión independiente, el CAC es responsable de verificar que los ingresos fiscales se invierten de forma coherente con la finalidad del impuesto mediante: (1) la recepción de la auditoría anual independiente de los ingresos y gastos de las recaudaciones fiscales; (2) la celebración de una audiencia pública; y (3) la emisión de un informe anual para proporcionar al público información sobre cómo se están gastando los ingresos fiscales.

Audiencia pública

El CAC de Caltrain celebrará una audiencia pública para debatir la Auditoría anual de los ingresos y gastos fiscales de la Medida RR para el ejercicio fiscal que finalizó el 30 de junio de 2023. La gente puede participar en persona, a través de un enlace web Zoom y/o por teléfono.

Miércoles, 20 de marzo de 2024, a las 5:40 p.m. (o tan pronto como el asunto pueda ser considerado)

En Persona: San Mateo County Transit District Bacciocco Auditorio Segundo Piso 1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070

Información para conectarse por Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83818142155?pwd= U3pFbithdUsxVFVBYVF0eklSWU5Vdz09

Identificación del seminario web: 838 1814 2155

Acceso por teléfono: 1.669.444.9171; Identificación de la reunión: 838 1814 2155

Para solicitar servicio de traducción o interpretación, llame a Caltrain al 1.800.660.4287 al menos tres días antes de la reunión.

Para traducción llama al 1.800.660.4287; 如需翻譯,請電 1.800.660.4287.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703291

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA SUGARING STUDIO. 2666 Aida Avenue, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jessica Thi Le, 5080 Haven Place, Apt 112, Dublin, CA 94568. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Jessica Thi Le

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/15/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703291

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

Electronics Engineer: Design & develop Electrical Systems including part selection, prototyping, test/bring-up, circuit design & simulation, schematic capture, layout. Develop tools from requirements based on electronics hardware schematics & datasheets. Work on electrical design for IOT device; create & review analog/digital or Mixed signal High speed circuit/schematics & layout relative to sensors. Manage device subsystems design including touch displays, batteries, input/output devices, sensors, high speed communication components & interface protocols. Perform simulations of electrical circuits, developing prototypes, system bringup, debugging, design verification. Reqd: BS in Electrical/ Electronics Eng. Job location: Santa Clara, CA. Contact: Xekera, 2350 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051

La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Clara (SCCHA, por sus siglas en inglés), anteriormente conocida como HACSC (por sus siglas en inglés), debe presentar un aviso público de los fondos en su custodia que han quedado inactivos según la ley estatal de California. Si no se reclama, el dinero pasará a ser propiedad de SCCHA el 8 de abril de 2024. Si cree que SCCHA le debe dinero, llame al (408) 993-2924 o envíe un correo electrónico a Christy.Hang@scchousingauthority.org y proporcione el nombre del reclamante, la dirección actual, el número de teléfono y la dirección donde se encontrará durante el período de examinación. Tenga en cuenta que los representantes primero determinarán si usted es un receptor del pago de fondos inactivos. Si se determina que usted es un receptor del pago de fondos inactivos, el representante solicitará la documentación para verificar su identidad a fin de poder reembolsar el dinero adeudado.

filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/11/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 703861

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703791

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DUROTEK MACHINING COMPANY 969

Berryessa Rd Ste A, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Canales, 969 Berryessa Rd Ste A, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/27/1993. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN263903. “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.)

/s/ Jose Canales

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/05/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 703791

March 15, 22, 29, April

5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703961

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

MR. GROOMER LLC 2202 Peachtree Lane, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

MR. GROOMER LLC, 2202 Peachtree Lane, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/08/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN653457. “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.)

/s/ Aldo R Araujo MR. GROOMER LLC OWNER

Article/Reg#: 202102811248

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703861

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NOVEDADED

VERONICA, 3021

Lone Bluff Wy, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Veronica Martinez, 3021 Lone Bluff, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/02/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN692314. “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.)

/s/ Veronica Martinez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/06/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 703861

March 15, 22, 29, April

This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Enrique Sterling

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/04/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703753

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703903

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703789

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

MGA TREE SERVICE, 659 Meadow Creek Dr, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Martha Gabriela

5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703946

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LEARNING LADDER HOME DAYCARE

21869 Oakview Ln, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Katherine Stephanie Panameno, 21869 Oakview Ln, Cupertino, CA 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/20/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Katherine Stephanie Panameno

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/11/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703946

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703678

The following person(s) is (are) doing business

as: PITKANEN DESIGN & BUILD, 301 Acalenes

Drive #29, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa

Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Brian William Pitkanen, 301 Acalenes Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Brian William Pitkanen

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703678

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703753

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CONSTELLATION BAKING COMPANY, 1791 Flint Creek Way, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Enrique Sterling, 1791 Flint Creek Way, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/01/2024.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JADE FLOWERS 552 Toyon Ave Apt5, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Wendy N Vargas, 552 Toyon Ave Apt5, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/06/2022. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Wendy N Vargas

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/08/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703903

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703868

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: O and B Painting & Cleaning 3353 San Onofre Ct, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Oscar Ayala, 3353 San Onofre Ct, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Oscar Ayala

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/07/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703868

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

Gonzalez Angulo, 659 Meadow Creek Dr, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/13/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN652227. “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.)

/s/ Martha G Gonzalez Angulo

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/05/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703789

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703673

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Brilliant House Cleaning Mary, 871 San Aleso Ave Apt 4, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Magdalena

Sanchez Hernandez, 871 San Aleso Ave Apt 4, Sunnyvale, CA 94085.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Maria Magdalena

Sanchez Hernandez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez,

Deputy File No. FBN 703673

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703837

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GALERIQUE, 117 Rosewell Way, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name

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and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JEANETH JULIETA

DUARTE RAMIREZ, 117

Rosewell Way, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Jeaneth Julieta Duarte Ramirez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/06/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703837

March 15, 22, 29, April

5, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703847

The following person(s) is (are) doing business

as: CIMA PLUMBING

4300 The Woods Dr Apt D1021, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

YASIR A CERVANTES,

4300 The Woods Dr Apt D1021, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/06/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ YASIR A CERVANTES

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/06/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 703847

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV431784

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of:

Manuela Lopez Torres

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Manuela Lopez Tores has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. MANUELA LO-

PEZ TORRES to MANUELA CODY b. CATALINA

ROSE MENDOZA to CATALINA CODY 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/14/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Feb 26, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV431928

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Omid Ghasemalizadeh, Seyedeh Negar Hashemian INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Seyedeh Negar Hashemian has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Omid Ghasemalizadeh to Omid Alizadeh b. Seyedeh Negar Hashemian to Nora Hashemian 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date:

4/23/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Feb 23, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 15, 22, 29, April

5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV432412

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: SOON OK KIM INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

LINDA SOON OK KIM has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

SOON OK KIM to LINDA SOON OK KIM 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/21/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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 05, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV432402

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Barvara Saenz INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Barvara Saenz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Barvara Saenz to Barbara Saenz 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court

may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/24/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Mar 05, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 15, 22, 29, April

5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV432825

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: MARIELENA BORRAYO INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) MARIELENA BORRAYO has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. JULIANNA ROSE RIVERA BORRAYO to JULIANNA ROSE BORRAYO RIVERA 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/28/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Mar 11, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV432851

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Silvestr Vadimovich Balbuz & Evgeniiia Sergeyevna

Bykova INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Silvestr Vadimovich Baibuz & Evgeniia Ser-

geyevna Bykova have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Silvestr Vadimovich Baibuz to Sylvester Baybuz b. Evgeniia Sergeyevna Bykova to Jenny Baybuz 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/28/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Mar 11, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV432897

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Andee Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Andee Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Andee Nguyen to Andee Ton 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/28/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Mar 12, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 15, 22, 29, April

5, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of NEOMI MIZRACHI AKA NAOMI MIZRACHI

Case No. 24PR196711

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of NEOMI MIZRACHI AKA NAOMI MIZRACHI. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by MOSHE (“MOE”) MIZRACHI in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that MOSHE (“MOE”) MIZRACHI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act.

(This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: May 01, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you

of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner:

JEREMY A. BURNS 2625 Middlefield Road, No. 655, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (650)316-8281

Run Date: March 15, 22, 29, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of JEAN ANN FEARINGTON Case No. 24PR196698

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JEAN FEARINGTON. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by JAMES WILLIAM BURGESS in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that JAMES WILLIAM BURGESS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act.

(This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: April 22, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appear-

ance may be in person or by your attorney. 8.

If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either:

1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: ROBERT P. BERGMAN

3535 Ross Avenute, Ste. 200, San Jose, CA 95124 (408)247-0444

Run Date: March 15, 22, 29, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of GLENDA L. LEMAN

Case No. 24PR196683

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GLENDA L. LEMAN. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by MEGAN SALVATORI in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that MEGAN SALVATORI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: April 22, 2024, at 9:01am,

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Dept. 2, located at 191

North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either:

1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner:

Thomas K. Murray 4920 Twain Ave., San Diego, CA 92120 (619)471-6775

Run Date: March 15, 22, 29, 2024

PETITION TO DECLARE MINOR FREE FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL

Family Code Section 7800

Probate Code Section 1516

Case No. 23AD025988

Superior Court of California County of Santa Clara

Petitioners allege:

1. Petitioner, LISA PITZER PARRAZ (“Lisa”), is the Paternal Aunt and legal guardian of AIDEN BELL (“Aiden”) (DOB: 7/29/2020). Petitioner, ALFONSO PARRAZ (“Alfonso”), is the spouse of Lisa Pitzer Parraz.

2. The mother of the minor is CASSANDRA SCHICK-ROPOZA.

3. The father of the minor is JOHN BELL.

4. Lisa and Alfonso seek to have sole parental rights and responsibility for the minor child upon termination of the minor child’s parents’ rights to custody and control.

5. Aiden is an unmarried minor child. The child resides with the Lisa and Alfonso in Santa Clara County, California.

6. Lisa and Alfonso

have filed an Adoption Request for the minor child, Aiden.

7. The minor child has been left in the care and custody of Lisa and Alfonso for a period of over six months without any provision for his support and without communication with an intent to abandon the child.

8. The parents do not have legal custody of the child and the child has been in the physical custody of Lisa for a period of over two years.

WHEREFORE, Lisa and Alfonso pray for Judgment as follows:

9. That Aiden be free from the custody and control of his parents, CASSANDRA SCHICKROPOZA AND JOHN BELL;

10. For such other further relief as the Court may deem proper.

Dated: 6/14/23

/s/ Lisa Pitzer Parraz, Petitioner

/s/ Alfonso Parraz, Petitioner

/s/ Kathryn Schlepphorst Attorney for Petitioner

Run Dates: March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024

ADOPTION REQUEST ADOPT-200

Case No. 23AD025988

1. Adopting Parent (s)

a. LISA PITZER PARRAZ

b. ALFONSO PARRAZ

Relationship to child: Paternal Aunt/Guardian Street Address: 570 Rucker Avenue, #1 Gilroy, CA 95020

Telephone: (408)5002738

Lawyer : Kathryn Schlepphorst, Esq. 1361 S. Winchester, Suite 208 San Jose, CA 95128 (408)993-1120

Email: krs@kidlaw.com SBN: 161202

2. County of filing: This Adoption Request is filed in this court because:

The adopting parent or parents live in this county; The child was born in or the child now lives in this county;

3. Type of adoption Independent: relative

4. Information about the child

a. The child’s new name will be: AIDEN BELL PARRAZ

b. Sex: Male c. Date of birth:

7/29/2020, Age: 2

g. Date child was placed in the physical care of the adopting parents: 12/5/2020

5. Child’s name before adoption: Child’s name before adoption: AIDEN BELL

6. Birth Parents

Name of birth parents, if known: Cassandra Schick-Ropoza & Aiden Bell

7. Legal guardian

Does the child have a legal guardian – YES

a. Date guardianship ordered: 5/11/2023

b. County: Santa Clara c. Case Number:

2`PR189409

8. Inquiry and notice under the Indian Child Welfare Act

b. A completed version of Parental Notification of Indian Status (form ICWA-020) is attached OR a good faith attempt has been made to provide the form to the parents, Indian custodian, or guardian of the child and inform them that they are required to complete and submit the form to the court. Note: In agency adoptions, the adoption service provider, CDSS Regional Office, or delegated county adoption agency is responsible.

11. Independent adoption questions

b.All persons with parental rights agree to the adoption and have signed the Independent Adoptive Placement Agreement or consent on the California Department of Social Services form. - NO

If no, list the name and relationship of each person who has not signed the agreement form: CASSANDRA SCHICKROPOZA

c. I/We will file promptly with the department or delegated county adoption agency the information required by the department in the investigation of the proposed adoption.

14. Contact after adoption

Contact After Adoption Agreement (form ADOPT-310) will not be used

15. Consent for adoption

f. I/We will ask the court to end the parental rights of:

Name: CASSANDRA SCHICK-ROPOZA

Relationship to Child: Bio Mother

Name: JOHN BELL, Bio Father

h. The child has been abandoned as follows:

(2) The child has been left in the custody of another person by both parents or the sole parent for six months without providing for the child’s support, or without communications from the parent or parents, with the intent to abandon the child.

16. Suitability for adoption

Each adopting parent:

a. Is at least 10 years older than the child or meets the criteria in the Family Code Section 8601(b);

b. Will treat the child as their own;

c. Will support and care for the child;

d. Has a suitable home for the child, and e. Agrees to adopt the child.

17. Requests to court I/We ask the court to approve the adoption and to declare that the adopting parents and the child have the legal relationship of parent and child, with all the rights and duties of this relationship, including the right of inheritance.

18. If a lawyer is repre-

senting you in this case, the lawyer must sign

here:

Date: June 14, 2023

Lawyers Name: Kathryn Schlepphorst, Esq

/s/ Kathryn Schlepphorst

19. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in this form and all its attachments is true and correct to my knowledge. This means that if I lie on this form, I am guilty of a crime.

Date: June 14, 2023

/s/ Lisa Pitzer Parraz Adopting Parent

/s/ Alfonso Parraz Adopting Parent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703826

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOS ALTO POOL SERVICE, LOS ALTO POOL CARE, AFFORDABLE POOL CARE, ACCURATE POOL CARE 426 Mundell Way, Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gregory Loren Flanagan, 426 Mundell Way, Los Alto, CA 94022. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/1/2005. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Greg Flanigan

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/6/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703826

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 702515

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IRISES BEAUTY, 1101 S Winchester Blvd. Suite M-253, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Iris Maricela Milano, 3001 Walgrove Way Apt 4, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/15/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN650742. “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.)

/s/ Iris Milano This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 1/24/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Eric Hoang, Deputy File No. FBN 702515

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703724

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EDGAR’S JANITORIO SERVICES 552 E Maude Ave Apt 2, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Edgar Nevarez, 552 E Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 95085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/01/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Edgar Nevarez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/01/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy

File No. FBN 703724

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703790

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: APEX ROOFING, 7571 Church St, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Damian Rodriguez, 7571 Church St, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/02/2017. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN648166. “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.)

/s/ Damian Rodriguez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/05/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703790

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703752

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAMINOS DE MICHO-

ACAN RESTAURANT

INC, 5138 Monterey Hwy, Ste A, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CAMINOS DE MICHO-

ACAN RESTAURANT

INC, 5138 Monterey Hwy, Ste A, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/02/2022. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Ana Maria Morales

Perez Caminos de Michoacan Restaurant Inc President

Article/Reg#: 5319658

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/04/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703752

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703780

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

AH GRANITE QUARTZ TILE INC, 4063 San Bernardino Way, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

AH GRANITE QUARTZ TILE INC, 4063 San Bernardino Way, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ ANGEL A MANCIA HERNANDEZ

AH GRANITE QUARTZ TILE INC President

Article/Reg#: 5711947

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/05/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 703780

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703746

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

C. ESTRADA TRANSPORT, LLC, 205 Rio Chico Drive, San Jose,

CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

C. ESTRADA TRANSPORT, LLC, 205 Rio Chico Drive, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/01/2024. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Clemente Estrada C. ESTRADA TRANSPORT, LLC

Manager

Article/Reg#:

202360212062

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/04/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 703746

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702871

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: New Land Landscaping, 2350 Senter Rd #494, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Regino Flores Hernandez, 322 Checkers Dr #206, San Jose, CA 95133. Yesenia Garcia Ojeda, 322 Checkers Dr #206, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN701359. “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.)

/s/ Yesenia Garcia Ojeda

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/05/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 702871

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703637

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NAGLEE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, 499 Patton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address

of the registrant(s) is (are): CAMPUS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC, PO BOX 90038, San Jose, CA 95109. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/01/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN653193. “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.)

/s/ Rebecca Stamm CAMPUS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC BOOKKEEPER

Article/Reg#: C1242672

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703637

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703667

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VALDIBIA GARDENING SERVICES 620 E Maude Ave #405, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Manuel Arturo Valdibia Najera, 620 E. Maude Ave #405, Sunnyvale, CA 94085.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Manuel Arturo Valdibia Najera

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703667

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702590

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Susy’s face & Body Design, 2425 S BASCOM AVE SUITE B, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MARIA AZUCENA PENA AMADOR, 22262 S Garden Ave, Hayward, CA 94541. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious

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business name(s) listed above on 2/27/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Maria Azucena Pena

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/28/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 703590

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703706

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Streamlined Health Insurance, 1821 S Bascom Ave #363, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): David E Juarez, 208 S 1st St, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/15/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ David E Juarez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/01/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703706

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703602

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

A-J Bros Dumpsters, 586 N. First St, Suite 215, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Hernandez Bros. Debris Demoral LLC, 4400 The Woods Dr Apt 1823, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/01/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN696650. “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.)

/s/ Andrea Hernandez Hernandez Bros. Debris Demoral LLC Owner Article/Reg#:

202252811969

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/28/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 703602

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703631

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HAPPY BOWL ACAI, 7500 Monterey St, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LUNNA RAMOS

MENDEZ, 7412 Monterey Street, Apt 201, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Lunna Ramos Mendez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/28/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703631

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703442

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

Cintya House Cleaning 1937 Edgecrest Dr, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Cintya Johanna Perez Aguirre, 1937 Edgecrest Dr, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/22/2024. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Cintya Johanna Perez Aguirre

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/22/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703442

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS

NO. 703579

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FLORECE FLOWERS and MORE, 3335 Homestead Rd 54, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sergio Hernandez, 3335 Homestead Rd 54, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/27/2024. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Sergio Hernandez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/27/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703579

March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2024

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 703672

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s):

AztecGraphic Designs, 571 Tully Rd, San Jose CA, 95111. Filed in Santa Clara County on 04/13/2022 under file no. FBN684128. Veronica Sanchez, 571 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111. Jaime Sanchez, 571 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111. This business was conducted by: a married couple. “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.)

/s/ Jaime Sanchez

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 2/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN703672

February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV431496

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jeroen Antonius Egidius Habraken, Tracie Parkes Carroll INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jeroen Antonius Egidius Habraken, Tracie Parkes Carroll have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jeroen Antonius Egidius Habraken to Jeroen An-

tonius Egidius HabrakenParkes b. Tracie Parkes Carroll to Tracie Carroll Habraken-Parkes 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/07/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Feb 22, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV431502

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Deanna Jezel GarciaLopez and Jose Juan Cabeza Hernandez INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Deanna Jezel Garcia-Lopez and Jose Juan Cabeza Hernandez have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Julian Fernando Garcia-Cabeza to Julian Fernando CabezaGarcia 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/07/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Feb 23, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV421728

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: AHMAD SHEKAIB INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) AHMAD SHEKAIB has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. AHMAD SHEKAIB to ARSALAN NIZAMI 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/12/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Aug 31, 2023

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV431922

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jinghu Luo INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Jinghu Luo & Linlin Yang have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shaoqing Luo to Allen Luo 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/14/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Feb 27, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV428055

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joanna V. Perez and Adolfo Manzo. INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Joanna V. Perez and Adolfo Manzo have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lezlie Perez Manzo to Lezlie Manzo, b. Aiden Perez Manzp to Aiden Manzo. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 4/16/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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 6, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703584

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WORLD BUILDING SERVICE, 363 Greenpark Way, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Aguirre, 363 Greenpark Way, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/27/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Maria Aguirre

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/27/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corrine Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703584

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702413

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LUX METHOD 750 Pronto Drive, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): OG 1129 Enterprises LLC, 750 Pronto Drive, 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/19/2024. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Orasio Gaeta, CEO OG 1129 Enterprises LLC Article/Reg#: 202357412564

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 1/19/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 702413

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703566

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: New World Cabinets

Refinishing, 1009 S Fifth St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lucio Marvin Amaya, 271 Auburn Way Apt #1, San Jose, CA

95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/27/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Lucio Marvin Amaya

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/27/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 703566

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703550

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GROWTH INVESTMENTS, 19 Crystal Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Dennis Aoki. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Dennis Aoki

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/27/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 703550

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702841

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MPOWER IDEAS, 17415 Monterey Road Suite 207, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MPOWER IDEAS INC., 17415 Monterey Road Suite 207, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/20/2018. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Janelle Gallagher MPOWER IDEAS INC

IWSEO

Article/Reg#: 4126867

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/02/2024. Regina Alcomendras,

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County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Eric Hoang, Deputy File No. FBN 702841

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703527

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TACOS LA CHOCA

MEXICAN FOOD II, 1610 Chabot Way, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eliezer Duran Hernandez, 1610 Chabot Way, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/26/2024. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Eliezer Duran Hernandez Tacos la choca Mexican Food II Owner

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/26/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 703527

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703365

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WATER RATE ADVOCATES FOR TRANSPARENCY, EQUITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY, 7 W Central Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an unincorporated association other than a partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Patrick Kearns, 7 W Central Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030712. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Patrick Kearns

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/20/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 703365

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703031

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

MARY’S CLEANING 1235 Wildwood Ave. Apt 14, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

MARY’S CLEANING

JANITORIAL SERVICES

INC, 1235 Wildwood Ave. Apt 14, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/06/2024. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Maria Guadalupe

Garcia

MARY’S CLEANING

JANITORIAL SERVICES

INC

Article/Reg#: 5954193

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/09/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy

File No. FBN 703031

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703032

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA NIÑA FRESA, 1235 Wildwood Ave. Apt 14, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara County

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Guadalupe Garcia Gonzalez, 1235 Wildwood Ave, CA 94089. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/06/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ MARIA GUADALUPE

GARCIA GONZALEZ

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/09/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703032

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703495

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GUARANTY FUNDING USA, LANI VU THE MORTGAGE PRO, LXV REAL ESTATE 710 Lakeway Drive Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County

This business is owned by a corporation. The

name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LXV GLOBAL CORPORATION, 710 Lakeway Drive Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/08/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ LAN XUAN VU

LXV GLOBAL CORPORATION

President

Article/Reg#: 6093541

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/23/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703495

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703380

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GLASS WORLD, 1158 Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd Apt, 43, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

ALEXANDER LOPEZ HERNANDEZ, 1158 Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd Apt. 43, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Alexander Lopez Hernandez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/20/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy

File No. FBN 703380

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703449

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZOOM ROOM

SANTA CLARA 3542

La Rambla Ave, Suite 5A, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): A2W VENTURES, INC, 2059 Camden Ave #342, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/20/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Annie Wang A2W VENTURES INC

President

Article/Reg#: 5288903

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/22/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 703449

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703320

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DAILY CLEANERS, 1561 Warburton Ave Apt 5, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SANTIAGO MENDOZA, 1561 Warburton Ave, Apt 5, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/25/2024. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Santiago Mendoza

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/16/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703320

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703473

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Little Palace Childcare Home, 2623 Ophelia Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Little Palace Childcare Home, 2623 Ophelia Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/23/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 702827. “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.)

/s/ Annett A. Ramirez

Vasquez

Little Palace Childcare Home

Owner Article/Reg#: 6090628

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/23/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703473

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV431241

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anna Aguilar INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Anna Aguilar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anna Aguilar to Anna Chenakina 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/07/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Feb 21, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV431285

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sarah Peters and Jaime D. Diaz INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Sarah Peters and Jaime D. Diaz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elijah Dennis Peters to Elijah Dennis Diaz b. Lynae Serenity Peters to Lynae Serenity Diaz 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show

cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 4/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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. Feb 21, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV431292

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Riana Emmajeanne Fesaitu

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Riana Emmajeanne Fesaitu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Riana Emmajeanne Fesaitu to Riana Emmajeanne Jaduram 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 4/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Feb 21, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV429163

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: MARIA

KHEIROLLAHZADEH

VARZI. INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) MARIA KHEIROLLAHZADEH VARZI has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. MARIA KHEIROLLAHZADEH VARZI to MARYA KHEIROLLAHZADEH

VARZI. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 4/2/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Jan 16, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703361

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MENDEZ LIQUOR, 1815 Alum Rock Ave Suite A, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mayra V Mendoza Mendez, 1815 Alum Rock Ave Suite A, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/01/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “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.) /s/ Mayra V Mendoza

Mendez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/20/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703361

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703271

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ST. JOSEPH HOME HEALTH, 1525 McCarthy Blvd #208, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ST. MARY’S HEALTH CARE CORP., 1525 McCarthy Blvd #208, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/14/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN649124. “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.)

/s/ Mariano Alatorre ST. MARY’S HEALTH CARE CORP.

Managing Member Article/Reg#: C2910865

Above entity was formed in the state of CA

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/15/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 703271

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702689

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STELLAR BEAUTY ROOM 36 Harold Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ESTELA DIANA RUIZ-MALDONADO, 802 Harliss Ave, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/15/2024. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ ESTELA RUIZMALDONADO

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 1/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Eric Hoang, Deputy File No. FBN 702689

February 23, March 1,

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8, 15, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703096

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RUIZ JANITORIAL

SERVICES, 1897 Perrone Cl, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):

Celestino Ruiz Garcia, 1669 Cas Dr, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Celestino Ruiz Garcia

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/12/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 703096

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

NO. 703234

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jesus Handyman, 1341 Danube Way #7, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jesus Calderon, 1341 Danube Way #1, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Jesus Calderon

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/13/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 703234

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 703302

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAUSOR CONSTRUCTION 3056

Van Sansul Ave #8, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ricardo Jesus Causor, 3056 Van Sansul Ave #8, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under

the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/17/2021. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Ricardo Jesus Causor

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/16/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 703302

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703334

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WILLARD AUTO SERVICE 61 South Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): KY VU, 61 South Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Ky Vu

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/16/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 703334

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703096

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RUIZ JANITORIAL SERVICES, 1897 Perrone Cl, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Celestino Ruiz Garcia, 3669 Cas Dr, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “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.)

/s/ Celestino Ruiz Garcia

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/12/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy

File No. FBN 703096

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702189

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Steffanonis Janitorial 330 N-Mathilde Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Enrique Sanchez, 330 N-Mathilde Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/12/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN659396. “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.)

/s/ Enrique Sanchez

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 1/12/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 702189

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

NO. 702188

The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Steffanonis Janitorial 1125 Ronchew Wy #17, San Jose CA, 95117. Filed in Santa Clara County on 10/03/2019 under file no. FBN659396.

Leticia Steffanoni, 1125 Ronchew Wy #17, San Jose, CA 95117. This business was conducted by: 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.)

/s/ Leticia Steffanoni

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 1/12/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN702188

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV430898

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Pandora Siu-Yin Chan

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Pandora Siu-Yin Chan has filed a petition for Change of

Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Pandora Siu-Yin Chan to Pandora Siu-Yin Lui 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date:

4/09/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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. Feb 14, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV430942

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: MARIA DE LOS ANGELES SANTOYO

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) MARIA DE LOS ANGELES SANTOYO has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Birth Cert. Middle name: de los Angeles Gutierrez to Birth Cert. Middle name: de los Angeles b. Birth Cert. Last name: Valencia to Birth Cert. Last Name: Gutierrez Valencia 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 4/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located

at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Feb 15, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV431123

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yi Zhang Durhan INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Yi Zhang Durhan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yi Zhang Durhan to Yi Zhang 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/07/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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. Feb 20, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV431019

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fernando Hernandez Beltran

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Fernando Hernandez Beltran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Guadalupe Fernando Lizarraga to Fernando Hernandez Beltran 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons

interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 4/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Feb 16, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 24CV431224

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kaia Izu

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Kaia Izu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kaia Izu to Akira Chloé Tokarczuk b. Kaia Sayaka Finn to Akari Isaac Tokarczuk 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/07/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Feb 21, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong

Judge of the Superior Court

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV430204

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dalia Alatorre-Parra

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Kaia Izu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sophia Jondalynn Santiago to Sophia MaldonadoAlatorre 2. THE COURT

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 4/16/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Feb 01, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAMENO. 24CV431257

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lin He

INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner(s) Lin He has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lin He to Lin He Nevens 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear

at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/07/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Feb 21, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV431269

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vesilina

Siuli Kalati INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s)

Vesilina Siuli Kalati has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vesilina Siuli Kalati to Elina Vesilina

Sevesi-Kalati b. Elgielyn

Elina Woods-Kalati to Elgielyn Emmaleah SevesiKalati 2. THE COURT

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NO-

TICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/07/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. 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.

Feb 21, 2024

Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2024

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Q&A PAINTING WITH WORDS: HOW DIRECTOR CARLA GUTIÉRREZ LET FRIDA’S VOICE TELL HER STORY

Plenty has been said, written and created to quantify the life of esteemed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), whose legacy has become progressively mystical with every passing decade. Her name today is tied to the LGBTQ movement, to Latinidad and its evolving cultural movement throughout the world, and the strength of women. Her incredible art is an expression of being a Mexican woman and her vast numbers of output allow people to get a glimpse into the incredible mind and view of Kahlo’s world.

Though in her lifetime, her status was yet to be eternalized in unanimous praise and legendary status.

Frida, a new documentary now streaming on Prime Video, chronicles the artist’s life and times by imaginatively using her own words and art to paint a unique portrait of her life. Using Kahlo’s illustrated diaries, letters, essays and print interviews, along with archive footage, photographs and most vividly, animated versions of

her art, the documentary tries to tell a truthful biography of the icon from her own viewpoint.

Director and Editor Carla Gutiérrez makes her directorial debut with Frida, previously working as an editor on documentaries about other strong women in history, RBG, about the Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Julia, which tells the story of cookbook author and television star Julia Child.

Originally from Peru, Gutiérrez went to school at Stanford and would attend the Cinequest Film Festival as a student filmmaker. Frida had its Bay Area premiere at the festival on Monday March 11, 2024.

Recently the director shared with us why she wanted to bring this documentary to life, how she connects with the artist as a fellow Latina, and why it was ultimately important to leave the final word to Kahlo.

Why did you feel that this part of Frida was missing from the public record, or why did you feel that this version of her story was something that needed to be told?

You know, I had that question at the very beginning of this. Her life has been examined so much by academics in books. There's so many books about Frida. There's also a number of films that have been done about Frida. So, like, “why another one and why now?”

And what I felt is that I knew that her voice was captured in a lot of her writings, that she had expressed her emotions throughout her life. And I also knew that there hadn't been a documentary that really focused on her own words completely and on her own voice.

I just felt that we really needed to kind of give her the mic and allow her to carry her own story and tell us in a very intimate way her feelings throughout her life. So I just thought it was an opportunity to bring her in a very intimate way and in a new way to audiences through this film.

You worked in the past on documentaries and projects on the lives of many inspiring women like RBG and Julia Child. So what was it like to get the opportunity to spearhead this project

and work on bringing Frida's voice and world to life?

So it was this project that brought me to directing. It was because of this story itself, because, yes, as an editor, as a filmmaker in the past, I've been attracted to work in stories of great women. I call them the ‘badasses’ of history. But I had a personal connection with this story.

I knew Frida emotionally, and I connected to her art so intimately and in an emotional way for so many years that I felt that I had that connection. Now, that doesn't make me unique. There's so many people that have that connection as well, but also as a Latina immigrant I knew her world, I knew that universe that made Frida in a very personal way.

And then as a documentary editor, I felt that I had the experience to be able to tell her story this way, the way that I really wanted to tell it. And so that was the goal, and that's how it started.

Frida is now streaming on Prime Video.

22 EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com MAR 15, 2024 - MAR 21, 2024 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Director of new Prime Video documentary on the iconic Mexican artist shares why she wanted to have Kahlo tell her own story in her own words and how being a Latina immigrant provided a connection to the icon
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Director and Editor Carla Gutiérrez helped bring Frida Kahlo’s biography to life using the artist’s own writings and art in the new documentary Frida, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Photo Credit: Amazon / MGM Studios / Cinetic Media
I just felt that we really needed to kind of give her the mic and allow her to carry her own story and tell us in a very intimate way her feelings throughout her life.
-Carla Gutiérrez

Q&A PINTANDO CON PALABRAS: CÓMO LA DIRECTORA CARLA GUTIÉRREZ PERMITIÓ QUE LA VOZ DE FRIDA CONTARA SU HISTORIA

La directora del Nuevo documental de Prime Video de la icónica artista Mexicana comparte por qué quería que Kahlo contara su historia en sus propias palabras y cómo el ser una migrante latina le proveyó una conexión con el ícono

Arturo Hilario El Observador

Muchose ha dicho, escrito y creado para cuantificar la vida de la estimada pintora mexicana Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), cuyo legado se ha vuelto progresivamente místico con cada década que pasa. Su nombre hoy está ligado al movimiento LGBTQ, a la latinidad y su movimiento cultural en evolución en todo el mundo y a la fuerza de las mujeres. Su increíble arte es una expresión de ser una mujer mexicana y su gran cantidad de producción permite a las personas vislumbrar la increíble mente y visión del mundo de Kahlo.

Aunque durante su vida, su estatus aún no se había eternizado en elogios unánimes y un estatus legendario.

Frida, un nuevo documental ya disponible

su historia era algo que necesitaba ser contado?

Sabes, me hice esa pregunta al principio. Su vida ha sido examinada mucho por académicos en libros. Hay tantos libros sobre Frida. También se han hecho varias películas sobre Frida. Entonces, pensé, "¿Por qué otra y por qué ahora?"

Y sentí que sabía que su voz estaba plasmada en muchos de sus escritos, que había expresado sus emociones a lo largo de su vida. Y también sabía que no existía un documental que realmente se centrara completamente en sus propias palabras y en su propia voz.

Simplemente sentí que realmente necesitábamos darle el micrófono y permitirle conducir su propia historia y contarnos de una manera muy íntima sus sentimientos a lo largo de su vida. Así que pensé que era

Además como inmigrante latina conocí su mundo, conocí ese universo que hizo a Frida de una manera muy personal.
-Carla Gutiérrez

en Prime Video, narra la vida y la época de la artista usando imaginativamente sus propias palabras y arte para pintar un retrato único de su vida. Utilizando los diarios ilustrados, cartas, ensayos y entrevistas impresas de Kahlo, junto con material de archivo, fotografías y versiones animadas más vívidas de su arte, el documental intenta contar una biografía veraz del ícono desde su propio punto de vista.

La directora y editora Carla Gutiérrez debuta como directora con Frida, anteriormente trabajó como editora en documentales sobre otras mujeres fuertes de la historia, RBG, sobre la jueza de la Corte Suprema Ruth Bader Ginsburg, y Julia, que cuenta la historia de la autora de libros de cocina y estrella de televisión. Julia Child.

Originaria de Perú, Gutiérrez fue a la escuela en Stanford y asistiría al Festival de Cine Cinequest como estudiante de cine. Frida tuvo su estreno en el Área de la Bahía en el festival el lunes 11 de marzo de 2024.

Recientemente, la directora compartió con nosotros por qué quería darle vida a este documental, su conexión con la artista como compañera latina y por qué, en última instancia, era muy importante dejarle la última palabra a Kahlo.

¿Por qué sentiste que esta parte de Frida faltaba en el registro público, o por qué sentiste que esta versión de

una oportunidad para acercarla al público de una manera muy íntima y novedosa a través de esta película.

En el pasado trabajaste en documentales y proyectos sobre las vidas de muchas mujeres inspiradoras como RBG y Julia Child. Entonces, ¿Cómo fue tener la oportunidad de encabezar este proyecto y trabajar para darle vida a la voz y al mundo de Frida?

Fue este proyecto el que me llevó a dirigir. Fue por esta historia en sí, porque sí, como editora, como cineasta en el pasado, me atrajo trabajar en historias de grandes mujeres. Yo las llamo las "rudas" de la historia. Pero tuve una conexión personal con esta historia.

Conocía a Frida emocionalmente y me conecté con su arte de manera tan íntima y emocional durante tantos años que sentí que tenía esa conexión. Ahora bien, eso no me hace única. Hay tanta gente que tiene esa conexión también, pero también como inmigrante latina conocí su mundo, conocí ese universo que hizo a Frida de una manera muy personal.

Y luego, como editora de documentales, sentí que tenía la experiencia de poder contar su historia de esta manera, de la manera que realmente quería contarla. Y ese era el objetivo, y así empezó.

Frida ya está disponible en Prime Video.

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The new documentary Frida brings viewers on a biographical journey through Frida Kahlo’s life, using a narration of her own writings and essays as a guide through her tumultuous but inspiring journey to becoming the mythical persona she is now. Photo Credit: Photos courtesy of Amazon / MGM Studios Director and Editor Carla Gutiérrez helped bring Frida Kahlo’s biography to life using the artist’s own writings and art in the new documentary Frida, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Photo Credit: Amazon / MGM Studios / Cinetic Media
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