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José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

Arizona and Nevada in 2020 was less than .5% and less than 3% respectively.

That is to say, it is clear that the proportion of Hispanic voters in those two states is much higher than the margin of victory in 2020, so in effect the Latino vote will be decisive, not only in the electoral outcome in those two states, but perhaps in the presidential election.

ada 4 años, en cada ciclo de elecciones presidenciales escuchamos algo así: el voto latino va a definir el resultado electoral. Todo parece indicar que 2024, no será la excepción. De acuerdo con la mayoría de los expertos, las próximas elecciones presidenciales se definirán en 6 estados “campos de batalla”: Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan y Pensilvania. Y por supuesto sabemos que el margen de triunfo de Joe Biden sobre Donald Trump en Arizona y Nevada en 2020 fue de menos de .5% y de menos de 3% respectivamente. Es decir, es claro que la proporción de votantes hispanos en esos dos estados es mucho mayor que el margen de triunfo en 2020, con lo cual en efecto del voto latino será decisivo, no sólo en el desenlace electoral en esos dos estados, sino quizás en la elección presidencial. Pero la pregunta es, cómo lograr un porcentaje de participación electoral hispana que refleje en las urnas nuestra fuerza demográfica, en momentos que enfrentamos serias amenazas a la democracia: desinformación, polarización política, intentos de supresión del voto, crímenes de odio e incluso violencia política. Recientemente, en pleno mes de la Herencia Hispana, tuve oportunidad de moderar un panel durante la reunión anual del CHCI -el venerable Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. Y aunque hubo matices en la respuesta a esa pregunta, el grado de coincidencia durante el panel fue claro: La comunidad latina no es un monolito, es importante que los mensajes de participación cívica lleguen sean diferenciados para cada comunidad, abarquen desde los adultos jóvenes hasta las personas mayores de 65, y que sean en su idioma preferido. “La mejor manera de acercarnos a nuestra audiencia es hacerlo temprano, hacerlo con frecuencia y encontrarnos donde ellos están. Eso significa hablarles en español en ocasiones, pero de una manera culturalmente competente. También implica buscarlos en todas las plataformas mediáticas para asegurar que conectemos con todas las edades, todas y todos los orígenes”, comentó la legisladora demócrata de California, Linda Sánchez.

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Federico Torre, vicepresidente y director regional de ventas de Televisa/Univision, destacó el papel de los medios informativos no solamente para alentar la participación cívica, como lo está haciendo la empresa con su campaña “Hazte Ciudadano”, sino también para confrontar la desinformación deliberadamente diseñada para suprimir el voto latino.

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Para el presidente de la organización de promoción del voto y registro de votantes, Mi Familia Vota, Héctor Sánchez, es fundamental entender que los hispanos no solamente son decisivos en el desenlace electoral, si no lo han sido para defender a la democracia, bajo condiciones adversas, como en el ciclo electoral del 2020. “Por eso es importante el trabajo político en la capital de la nación, porque es importante que usemos ese músculo político para avanzar nuestras prioridades políticas”, dijo.

Para la legisladora demócrata, y actual asesora de la campaña Gifford, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, uno de los problemas

But the question is, how to achieve a percentage of Hispanic electoral participation that reflects our demographic strength at the polls, at a time when we face serious threats to democracy: misinformation, political polarization, attempts to suppress the vote, hate crimes and even political violence.

Photo Credit: Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash es que existe insuficiente representación de hispanos que aparecen en los medios, como empresarios, líderes comunitarios o políticos, que aparecen en los medios en inglés, pero insuficientemente en los medios en español. “Necesitamos mostrarle a Estados Unidos el poder de los latinos en este país”. Es un reto complejo, pero es evidente que el empoderamiento de los latinos en los Estados Unidos implica encarar desde la educación, el empleo, la representación política y la participación cívica. La buena noticia es que muchas organizaciones están haciendo lo correcto, la mala noticia es que muchas otras o no lo están haciendo o lo hacen de manera insuficiente.

José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

very 4 years, in each presidential election cycle we hear something like this: the Latino vote is going to define the electoral result. Everything seems to indicate that 2024 will not be the exception. According to most experts, the next presidential elections will be defined in 6 battleground states: Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania. And of course we know that Joe Biden's margin of victory over Donald Trump in

Recently, in the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month, I had the opportunity to moderate a panel during the annual meeting of CHCI - the venerable Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. And although there were nuances in the answer to that question, the degree of agreement during the panel was clear: The Latino community is not a monolith, it is important that the messages of civic participation that arrive are differentiated for each community, ranging from young adults to people over 65, and that they are in their preferred language. “The best way to reach out to our audience is to reach out early, reach out often, and meet them where they are. That means speaking to them in Spanish at times, but in a culturally competent way. It also means looking for them on all media platforms to ensure that we connect with all ages, all backgrounds,” said California Democratic legislator Linda Sánchez. For Héctor Sánchez, the president of the voting outreach and voter registration organization Mi Familia Vota, it is essential to understand that Hispanics are not only decisive in the electoral outcome, but have been decisive in defending democracy under adverse conditions, as in the 2020 electoral cycle. “That's why political work in the nation's capital is important, because it's important that we use that political muscle to advance our political priorities,” he said. Federico Torre, vice president and regional sales director of Televisa/Univision, highlighted the role of the news media not only in encouraging civic participation, as the company is doing with its “Become a Citizen” campaign, but also in deliberately confronting misinformation designed to suppress the Latino vote. For the Democratic legislator, and current advisor to the Gifford campaign, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, one of the problems is that there is insufficient representation of Hispanics who appear in the media. There are plenty of businessmen, community leaders and politicians who appear in English-language media, but insufficiently in the Spanish-language equivalent. “We need to show the United States the power of Latinos in this country,” says Mucarsel-Powell. It is a complex challenge, but it is evident that the empowerment of Latinos in the United States implies addressing it through education, employment, political representation and civic participation. The good news is that many organizations are doing the right thing, the bad news is that many others are either not doing it or doing it insufficiently.

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NEW CAREER PATHWAY PROGRAM HELPS CA STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

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Ella explica: "Con Career Launchpad, antes de que [los estudiantes] puedan comenzar a recibir servicios, deben estar registrados en el DOR. Podemos comenzar si tienen un IEP (programa de educación individualizado) o un Plan 504 con su escuela, o si tienen una discapacidad o una discapacidad documentada, entonces podremos empezar a trabajar con ellos y autorizar los servicios de forma individual".

recently launched program is designed to help California high school and community college students with disabilities identify their career interests, develop workready skills, and land paid experiences with local employers. Career Launchpad - from workforce development organization Institute for Workplace Skills and Innovation (IWSI America) and the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) - is currently available to young people ages 16 to 21 in southern California in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Inyo counties.

Williamson añade: "Tienen que estar en la escuela. Si se graduaron de la escuela secundaria, deberían avanzar hacia su primer año en la universidad, incluso si están en un receso".

"We want to develop an individual service plan (ISP) for each student. All the time we're working with them, we have an eye to helping them build a resume. We ask them to think about characteristics of self-attributes," explains Deborah Williamson, vice president of operations, IWSI America.

Durante los 90 días iniciales, los estudiantes participan en sesiones en línea y talleres centrados en la industria. También se hace hincapié en aumentar la comprensión de los estudiantes sobre las habilidades sociales e interpersonales antes de pasar a 300 horas de servicio remunerado en un lugar de trabajo.

"'Are you a team player? Are you responsible?' They'll come up with a long list about themselves. We'll ask things like, 'What subjects do you gravitate to in school? What do you excel in?'" Williamson continues, "We ask them to link what they're doing in school with how that's going to impact a career goal. We ask them to visualize their work life in the future. 'Where do you see yourself working? What kind of work context?' There's a lot of dialogue about what they see themselves doing." Career Exploration and Real-World Experiences The DOR offers five student services including job exploration counseling, paid work-based learning experiences, information about postsecondary education options, workplace readiness training, and self-advocacy training, notes Carol Asch, assistant deputy director for the Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Division with the California DOR. "We wanted to take advantage of IWSI's relationships with employers and their experience with apprenticeships," says Asch. She explains, "With Career Launchpad, before [students] can start to receive services, they need to be registered with the DOR. We can start if they have an IEP (individualized education program) or a 504 Plan with their school, or if they have a disability or a documented disability, then we can start working with them and authorize the services on an individual basis." Williamson adds, "They have to be in school. If they graduated from high school, they should be moving towards their first year in college even if they are on a break." Currently there are about 40 students participating in Career Launchpad with another 26 authorizations moving through the pipeline, notes Williamson. During the initial 90 days, students participate in online sessions and industry-focused workshops. There is also focus on increasing the students' understanding of social and in-

Actualmente hay alrededor de 40 estudiantes participando en Career Launchpad y otras 26 autorizaciones en trámite, señala Williamson.

A recent Career Launchpad workplace readiness session focused on allied health. Photo Credit: Career Launchpad

terpersonal skills before they move onto 300 hours of paid service at a workplace. Based on coaching sessions, career counselors are recommending two or three career options that students might like to explore. With Career Launchpad just getting underway in early June, no students have yet been placed in real-world workplaces, but the 16 areas of career focus include health care, manufacturing, construction, hospitality, and agriculture. Partnership is Key Career Launchpad stakeholders include parents, guardians, local school, district and postsecondary education partners, local and regional employers, community organizations, and industry groups. Says Williamson, "Key to Career Launchpad is a partnership from Day One." She continues, "We could not, without the partnerships, be able to pull that off without the DOR, without the local businesses, without community college providers, without wraparound service providers. It just wouldn't fly. It really is a true team effort." Williamson says the early participants are motivated, "Students are pounding on our website asking, 'Hey, when can I have my ISP plan? I'm really excited about what you said about me.' And we're like, 'Well, you said it about yourself.' So the banter of dialogue is really good." She notes parents are also very excited about their children's prospects. "The feedback that we're getting realistically has been quite positive, quite encouraging to move ahead, that this is important. Parents have said to us, 'We had no idea. We didn't know what we were going to do about the employment factor given our situation. This is phenomenal.'" Laura Aka wrote this article for WorkingNation. Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Working Nation-Public News Service Collaboration Support for this reporting was provided by Lumina Foundation.

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n programa lanzado recientemente está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes con discapacidades de escuelas secundarias y colegios comunitarios de California a identificar sus intereses profesionales, desarrollar habilidades listas para trabajar y conseguir experiencias remuneradas con empleadores locales. Career Launchpad - de la organización de desarrollo laboral Institute for Workplace Skills and Innovation (IWSI America) y el Departamento de Rehabilitación de California (DOR), está actualmente disponible para jóvenes de 16 a 21 años en el sur de California en Los Ángeles, Riverside, San Bernardino y Condados de Inyo. "Queremos desarrollar un plan de servicio individual (ISP) para cada estudiante. Todo el tiempo que trabajamos con ellos, estamos atentos a ayudarlos a crear un currículum. Les pedimos que piensen en las características de sus propios atributos", explica Deborah Williamson, vicepresidenta de operaciones de IWSI America. "'¿Te gusta trabajar en equipo? ¿Eres responsable?' Ellos elaborarán una larga lista sobre ellos mismos. Les preguntaremos cosas como: '¿Qué materias te gustan en la escuela? ¿En qué te destacas?'" Williamson continúa: "Les pedimos que vinculen lo que están haciendo en la escuela con el impacto que eso tendrá en su objetivo profesional. Les pedimos que visualicen su vida laboral en el futuro. '¿Dónde te ves trabajando? ¿Qué tipo de contexto laboral? Hay mucho diálogo sobre lo que se ven a sí mismos haciendo". Exploración profesional y experiencias del mundo real El DOR ofrece cinco servicios para estudiantes que incluyen asesoramiento para la exploración laboral, experiencias de aprendizaje remuneradas basadas en el trabajo, información sobre opciones de educación postsecundaria, capacitación en preparación para el lugar de trabajo y capacitación en autodefensa, señala Carol Asch, subdirectora adjunta de la División de Empleo de Rehabilitación Vocacional de California. INSECTO. "Queríamos aprovechar las relaciones de IWSI con los empleadores y su experiencia en materia de aprendizaje", dice Asch.

Basándose en las sesiones de coaching, los consejeros profesionales recomiendan dos o tres opciones profesionales que a los estudiantes les gustaría explorar. Con Career Launchpad apenas comenzando a principios de junio, ningún estudiante ha sido colocado aún en lugares de trabajo del mundo real, pero las 16 áreas de enfoque profesional incluyen atención médica, manufactura, construcción, hotelería y agricultura. La asociación es clave Las partes interesadas de Career Launchpad incluyen padres, tutores, escuelas locales, socios distritales y de educación postsecundaria, empleadores locales y regionales, organizaciones comunitarias y grupos industriales. Williamson dice: "La clave para Career Launchpad es una asociación desde el primer día". Ella continúa: "Sin las asociaciones, no podríamos lograrlo sin el DOR, sin las empresas locales, sin los proveedores de colegios comunitarios, sin los proveedores de servicios integrales.It just wouldn't fly. Realmente es un verdadero esfuerzo de equipo". Williamson dice que los primeros participantes están motivados: "Los estudiantes visitan nuestro sitio web y preguntan: 'Oye, ¿cuándo podré tener mi plan ISP? Estoy muy emocionado por lo que dijiste sobre mí.' Y nosotros pensamos: 'Bueno, lo dijiste sobre ti mismo'. Así que las bromas del diálogo son realmente buenas". Señala que los padres también están muy entusiasmados con las perspectivas de sus hijos. "La respuesta que estamos recibiendo de manera realista ha sido bastante positiva, bastante alentadora para seguir adelante, que esto es importante. Los padres nos han dicho: 'No teníamos idea. No sabíamos qué íbamos a hacer con el factor empleo dada nuestra situación. Esto es fenomenal'". Laura Aka escribió este artículo para WorkingNation. Versión transmitida por Suzanne Potter para el informe del Servicio de Noticias de California para la colaboración entre el Servicio de Noticias Públicas y la Nación Trabajadora. El apoyo para este informe fue proporcionado por la Fundación Lumina.

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BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS SHOULD HAPPEN EARLIER, HEALTH EXPERTS SAY ENGLISH

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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and health professionals say younger women are increasingly being diagnosed with the cancer. About one in eight women will be diagnosed in her lifetime, but survival rates are high if the cancer is caught early. Dr. Monika Wells, an internal medicine specialist with Kaiser Permanente, said 50 is a well-known age for people to start getting screened for the cancer. "If you sample individuals even amongst my patient population, they think of about 50 as being the time they need to start getting mammograms," said Wells. "But what we're doing is, we're wanting to move the needle on that and have those conversations earlier." About one in eleven new breast cancer cases are diagnosed in women younger than 45. There are more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Wells said it might be a good idea for some women to start the screening process at age 40.

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"If we can identify who we can screen earlier and find those early cases," said Wells, "we sort of have a potentially ten-year head start on treating cancer." When breast cancer is caught at its earliest stage, the five-year survival rate is 99%. Wells said that's another reason why screening women at a younger age is important.

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"Early detection," said Wells, "when we find those cancers that are in their earlier stages, opens up a whole spectrum of treatment options that might not be as readily available or may be more complicated if it's a more advanced cancer."

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sobrevivientes de cáncer de mama en los Estados Unidos.

ctubre es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer de Mama y los profesionales de la salud dicen que cada vez se diagnostica más cáncer a mujeres más jóvenes. Aproximadamente una de cada ocho mujeres será diagnosticada a lo largo de su vida, pero las tasas de supervivencia son altas si el cáncer se detecta a tiempo. La doctora Monika Wells de Kaiser Permanente explica que los 50 años es una edad bien conocida para que las personas comiencen a hacerse pruebas de detección del cáncer.

Wells menciona que podría ser una buena idea para algunas mujeres comenzar el proceso de detección a los 40 años.

"Si toma una muestra de personas, incluso entre mi población de pacientes, piensa que alrededor de los 50 es el momento en que necesitan comenzar a hacerse mamografías. Pero lo que estamos haciendo es querer avanzar y tener esas conversaciones antes", añadió también Wells. Aproximadamente uno de cada once nuevos casos de cáncer de mama se diagnostica en mujeres menores de 45 años. Hay más de 3.8 millones de

"Si podemos identificar a quien examinar antes y encontrar esos primeros casos, tenemos una ventaja potencial de diez años en el tratamiento del cáncer", insto además la entrevistada. Cuando el cáncer de mama se detecta en su etapa más temprana, la tasa de supervivencia en los primeros cinco años es del 99%. Wells insiste que esa es otra razón por la que es importante realizar pruebas de detección a las mujeres a una edad más temprana. "La detección temprana, cuando encontramos aquellos canceres que se encuentran en sus primeras etapas, abre todo un espectro de opciones de tratamiento que podrían no estar tan fácilmente disponibles o pueden ser más complicadas si se trata de un cáncer más avanzado", reflexiono la doctora de Kaiser Permanente.

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BEYOND CRAYONS AND CIRCLE TIME: WHAT CALIFORNIA TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN NEEDS TO SUCCEED California is rolling out its transitional kindergarten program, with the goal of offering it for all 4-year-olds by 2025-26. While some schools have had programs in place for years, others are just starting to create teaching guidelines.

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ing is imperative if TK is going to succeed in getting students ahead in the early years, Cottingham said. The state is updating its preschool guidelines to include TK, but schools cannot afford to wait for the new version; they should “work with what we’ve already got,” or students will lose out on the benefits of an additional year of schooling, Cottingham said.

hanks to TikTok videos, billboards and other creative marketing techniques, enrollment in transitional kindergarten in California appears to be climbing. But advocates are keeping an eye on how those 4-year-olds are spending their class time — which they say will be a key factor in whether the $2.7 billion program is a success.

Assessments will also be important, he said, to hold districts accountable for the quality of their programs. Currently, the state is not requiring schools to test students in TK, although it does provide guidelines on how to measure students’ progress.

“Quality is top of mind for us. Some districts are treating it like a second year of kindergarten, which we know doesn’t work,” said Benjamin Cottingham, with Policy Analysis for California Education, an independent, nonpartisan research center. “To be effective, TK needs to be a play-based, developmentally appropriate course of study.” Transitional kindergarten, which California first launched in limited capacity in 2010, is meant to ease 4-year-olds into the rigors of elementary school. Ideally, it combines the carefree fun of preschool with a hint of structure and academic know-how, so children are better prepared for kindergarten and beyond. In a high-quality TK classroom, children learn to share and take turns, draw pictures and play with blocks, sit in a circle and enjoy story time, among other skills. A study of California’s TK program by the American Institute of Research found that children who completed TK had stronger skills in math and literacy when they started kindergarten and were more engaged in learning than their peers who didn’t participate in the program. The benefits were especially pronounced for English learners and low-income students. In 2021, California expanded its transitional kindergarten, requiring schools to provide space for all eligible 4-year-olds whose families want it. With a rollout period of five years, schools have been busy hiring and training teachers, buying more crayons and blocks, converting classrooms to meet state guidelines and getting the word out. After a lull, enrollment appears to rebound In 2022-23, enrollment lagged below expectations, likely due to the lingering effects of the COVID pandemic, according to the Legislative Analysist’s Office. Just over half of California’s eligible 4-year-olds were enrolled in TK last year, roughly 22% below state projections. But now enrollment appears to be increasing. The official numbers for 2023-24 won’t be available for several months, but a CalMatters sampling of districts statewide reported better-than-expected enrollment so far this year. Schools credit the uptick to improved outreach. District staff are talking to parents at local preschools and child care centers, posting flyers in pediatricians’ offices, buying ads on social media and even going door-to-door. In Rescue Union School District in the Sierra foothills of El Dorado County, word-of-mouth has been the most effective recruitment tool, said Superintendent Jim Shoemake. The district bought newspaper ads and put up signs, but nothing compares to the power of parents chatting at barbecues, block parties and soccer games. Enrollment has increased steadily, with 142 students enrolled this year, and the retention rate is nearly 100%, he said.

Hanna Melnick, senior policy adviser at the Learning Policy Institute who co-leads the early childhood learning team, adds that assessment, as well as curriculum, will be important as TK expands.

Teachers Michelle Ramos-La Grone and Elsa Cintora work with students in the transitional kindergarten program at Westwood Elementary School in Stockton on Sept. 22, 2023. Photo Credit: Loren Elliott / CalMatters

“TK has benefitted the entire district,” Shoemake said. “It’s great to have a child on campus for six years, but seven is even better. We get a chance to onboard these kids early, so they’re successful not just in elementary school, but middle school and beyond.” Rescue Union parent Aly Perkins said her twin daughters, Hazel and Scarlett, loved their TK class last year. They learned their ABCs and 123s, but it was social skills that had the biggest impact, she said. “They learned things like manners, how to make friends, how to keep friends — those skills will benefit them their whole lives,” Perkins said. “I think TK gives kids the confidence and cushion they need to succeed in school. I’m really glad we decided to send them.” Even in Los Angeles Unified, the nation’s second-largest school district, word-of-mouth has been key to TK enrollment. In addition to bus ads and billboards, a social media campaign, a hotline and robocalls, the district has enlisted school staff and parent volunteers to hand out flyers within a four-block radius of elementary schools. “A parent saying, ‘I have my kid in this program and it’s great’ is much better than it coming from me,” said Dean Tagawa, the district’s executive director for early childhood education. “That parent-to-parent connection, that level of trust, is what’s important.” “We get a chance to onboard these kids early, so they’re successful not just in elementary school, but middle school and beyond.” -JIM SHOEMAKE, SUPERINTENDENT OF THE RESCUE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT The tactics seem to be working. Los Angeles Unified has opened TK classrooms at nearly all 488 elementary schools. And children who attended the district’s TK program have significantly outperformed their peers not in the program in reading, writing and math in kindergarten and first grade, according to district data. They also fared better social-emotionally,

“The TK rollout has been faster than we expected, but we don’t have a good way to monitor quality, and district capacities to teach 4-year-olds vary greatly,” she said. “Some have been doing this for a long time, and some are new and don’t yet have the background or training.”

based on teacher feedback on report cards.

‘A system that’s working’ in Tulare

In Lodi Unified, a TikTok video chronicling a day in the life of a Lodi kindergartener has garnered more than 13,200 views and helped fill classrooms. With enrollment exceeding expectations, the district is on track to open at least one TK classroom at every elementary school by 2025-26.

Tulare City School District, a 9,200-student district south of Fresno, has been offering a cohesive preschool-through-first-grade program for a decade, and seeing positive results. Until the pandemic, third grade math and reading scores had jumped nearly 30% since the district implemented the program in the early 2010s. Now they are again beginning to improve.

“Overall, it’s going really well, and I believe that by the time these students are in third grade, we’re going to see huge improvements in outcomes,” said Susan Petersen, the district’s director of education. Persistent staffing challenges While some districts have struggled to hire enough TK teachers, Lodi Unified has filled all its vacancies, she said. The district is providing training and in-classroom coaching, and using a curriculum focused on learning through playing. Some of the new TK teachers are credentialed elementary teachers, and some are veteran preschool teachers pursuing credentials. “We’ve found that it’s a sought-after position,” she said. Recognizing that 4-year-olds learn in unique ways, the Legislature will require by 2025 TK teachers to have credentials as well as 24 units of early childhood education or the equivalent. That extra requirement may pose a barrier to filling positions — many districts are already grappling with teacher shortages. An analysis by the Learning Policy Institute last fall found that 80% of school districts in California didn’t yet have enough qualified TK teachers. Meanwhile, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is working on a new credential that will prepare teachers for preschool through third grade, with a focus on literacy. A goal: create a seamless continuum in which students learn by playing, rather than sitting at desks. That focus on high-quality teaching and learn-

The curriculum is linked from grade to grade, and teachers work closely together, easing children’s transitions from one classroom to the next. All sites offer after-school care, making it easier for parents with jobs. And teachers try to get to know families and ensure they feel welcome and part of their children’s education, said Jennifer Marroquin, the district’s assistant superintendent of educational services. “For parents, it can be scary dropping your 3or 4-year-old off for the first time. So we try to make them feel supported,” Marroquin said. “We found a system that’s working, and it’s become one of our district’s strengths.” By the time TK is fully in place statewide, most districts should have programs resembling Tulare’s, said Kelly Reynolds, a policy analyst for Early Edge California, a nonprofit advocacy group that’s worked closely with the state on transitional kindergarten. She expects the challenges with staffing, enrollment and quality will be resolved — or close to it — within the next few years. Because transitional kindergarten, like kindergarten itself, is not mandatory, enrollment will never be 100%, she noted. And depending on where they live, 4-year-olds have plenty of high-quality options aside from TK — including private preschool, state-supported preschool, child care and Head Start. “We want to make sure all 4-year-olds are being served in high-quality programs, and families know the breadth of opportunities available to them,” she said. “I do think we’re on track. Enrollment is trending upwards, and we’re seeing there’s a real demand for TK.”

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MÁS ALLÁ DE LOS CRAYONES Y LA HORA DEL CÍRCULO: LO QUE EL KINDERGARTEN DE TRANSICIÓN DE CALIFORNIA NECESITA PARA TENER ÉXITO California está implementando su programa de jardín de infantes de transición, con el objetivo de ofrecerlo a todos los niños de 4 años para 2025-26. Si bien algunas escuelas han implementado programas durante años, otras apenas están comenzando a crear pautas de enseñanza.

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racias a los videos de TikTok, las vallas publicitarias y otras técnicas creativas de marketing, la inscripción en el kindergarten de transición en California parece estar aumentando. Pero los defensores están atentos a cómo esos niños de 4 años pasan su tiempo de clase - lo que, según dicen, será un factor clave para determinar si el programa de 2.700 millones de dólares es un éxito. “La calidad es nuestra prioridad. Algunos distritos lo tratan como un segundo año de kindergarten, lo cual sabemos que no funciona”, dijo Benjamin Cottingham, de Policy Analysis for California Education, un centro de investigación independiente y no partidista. “Para ser eficaz, los conocimientos tradicionales (TK) deben ser un curso de estudio basado en el juego y apropiado para el desarrollo”. El kindergarten de transición, que California lanzó por primera vez con capacidad limitada en 2010, está destinado a ayudar a los niños de 4 años a adaptarse a los rigores de la escuela primaria. Idealmente, combina la diversión sin preocupaciones del preescolar con un toque de estructura y conocimiento académico, para que los niños estén mejor preparados para el kindergarten y más allá. En un aula de TK de alta calidad, los niños aprenden a compartir y turnarse, hacer dibujos y jugar con bloques, sentarse en círculo y disfrutar de la hora del cuento, entre otras habilidades. Un estudio del programa TK de California realizado por el Instituto Americano de Investigación encontró que los niños que completaron TK tenían mejores habilidades en matemáticas y alfabetización cuando comenzaron el kindergarten y estaban más involucrados en el aprendizaje que sus compañeros que no participaron en el programa. Los beneficios fueron especialmente pronunciados para los estudiantes de inglés y los estudiantes de bajos ingresos. En 2021, California amplió su kindergarten de transición, exigiendo que las escuelas proporcionaran espacio para todos los niños de 4 años elegibles cuyas familias lo deseen. Con un período de implementación de cinco años, las escuelas han estado ocupadas contratando y capacitando maestros, comprando más crayones y bloques, convirtiendo las aulas para cumplir con las pautas estatales y haciendo correr la voz. Después de una pausa, la inscripción parece recuperarse En 2022-23, la inscripción estuvo por debajo de las expectativas, probablemente debido a los efectos persistentes de la pandemia de COVID, según la Oficina del Análisis Legislativo. Poco más de la mitad de los niños de 4 años elegibles de California se matricularon en TK el año pasado, aproximadamente un 22% por debajo de las proyecciones estatales. Pero ahora la inscripción parece estar aumentando. Las cifras oficiales para 202324 no estarán disponibles hasta dentro de varios meses, pero una muestra de distritos de CalMatters en todo el estado informó una inscripción mejor de lo esperado en lo que va del año. Las escuelas atribuyen el aumento a un mejor alcance. El personal del distrito está hablando con los padres en los preescolares y centros de cuidado infantil locales, publicando folletos en los consultorios de los pediatras, comprando anuncios en las redes sociales e incluso yendo de puerta en puerta. En el Distrito Escolar Rescue Union en las estribaciones de la Sierra del condado de El Dorado, el boca a boca ha sido la herramienta de contratación más eficaz, dijo el superintendente Jim Shoemake. El distrito compró anuncios en los periódicos y colocó carteles, pero nada se compara con el poder de los padres que conversan en barbacoas, fiestas de barrio y partidos de fútbol. La matrícula ha aumentado de manera constante, con 142 estudiantes matriculados este año y la tasa de retención es casi del 100%, dijo. “TK ha beneficiado a todo el distrito”, dijo Shoemake. “Es fantástico tener un hijo en el campus durante seis años, pero siete es aún mejor. Tenemos la oportunidad de incorporar a estos niños temprano, para que tengan éxito no solo en la escuela primaria, sino también en la secundaria y más allá”. La madre de Rescue Union, Aly Perkins, dijo que a sus hijas gemelas, Hazel y Scarlett, les encantó su clase de TK el año pasado. Aprendieron el abecedario y el 123, pero fueron las habilidades sociales las que tuvieron el mayor impacto, dijo. "Aprendieron cosas como modales, cómo hacer amigos, cómo conservarlos; esas habilidades los beneficia-

rán durante toda su vida", dijo Perkins. “Creo que TK les da a los niños la confianza y la protección que necesitan para tener éxito en la escuela. Estoy muy contento de que hayamos decidido enviarlos”.

Al reconocer que los niños de 4 años aprenden de maneras únicas, la Legislatura exigirá que para 2025 los maestros de TK tengan credenciales, así como 24 unidades de educación infantil temprana o su equivalente. Ese requisito adicional puede representar una barrera para cubrir puestos -- muchos distritos ya están lidiando con la escasez de docentes. Un análisis realizado el otoño pasado por el Learning Policy Institute encontró que el 80% de los distritos escolares de California aún no contaban con suficientes maestros de TK calificados.

Incluso en el Distrito Unificado de Los Ángeles, el segundo distrito escolar más grande del país, el boca a boca ha sido clave para la inscripción en TK. Además de anuncios y vallas publicitarias en los autobuses, una campaña en las redes sociales, una línea directa y llamadas automáticas, el distrito ha reclutado personal escolar y padres voluntarios para repartir folletos dentro de un radio de cuatro cuadras de las escuelas primarias. "Que un padre diga: 'Tengo a mi hijo en este programa y es fantástico' es mucho mejor que decirlo yo", dijo Dean Tagawa, director ejecutivo de educación infantil temprana del distrito. "Esa conexión entre padres, ese nivel de confianza, es lo importante". “Tenemos la oportunidad de incorporar a estos niños temprano, para que tengan éxito no solo en la escuela primaria, sino también en la secundaria y más allá”. -JIM SHOEMAKE, SUPERINTENDENTE DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE RESCUE UNION Las tácticas parecen estar funcionando. El Distrito Unificado de Los Ángeles ha abierto aulas de TK en casi todas las 488 escuelas primarias. Y los niños que asistieron al programa TK del distrito superaron significativamente a sus compañeros que no estaban en el programa en lectura, escritura y matemáticas en el kindergarten y primer grado, según datos del distrito. También obtuvieron mejores resultados socioemocionales, según los comentarios de los maestros en las boletas de calificaciones. En Lodi Unified, un vídeo de TikTok que narra un día en la vida de un niño de jardín de infantes de Lodi obtuvo más de 13.200 visitas y ayudó a llenar las aulas. Dado que la inscripción supera las expectativas, el distrito está en camino de abrir al menos un salón de clases de TK

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en cada escuela primaria para 2025-26. “En general, va muy bien y creo que cuando estos estudiantes estén en tercer grado, veremos enormes mejoras en los resultados”, dijo Susan Petersen, directora de educación del distrito. Desafíos persistentes de personal Si bien algunos distritos han tenido dificultades para contratar suficientes maestros de TK, el Distrito Unificado de Lodi ha cubierto todas sus vacantes, dijo. El distrito brinda capacitación y asesoramiento en el aula y utiliza un plan de estudios centrado en el aprendizaje a través del juego. Algunos de los nuevos maestros de TK son maestros de primaria acreditados y otros son maestros de preescolar veteranos que buscan obtener credenciales. “Hemos descubierto que es un puesto muy solicitado”, dijo.

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Mientras tanto, la Comisión de Acreditación de Maestros de California está trabajando en una nueva credencial que preparará a los maestros desde preescolar hasta tercer grado, con un enfoque en la alfabetización. Un objetivo: crear un continuo sin costuras en el que los estudiantes aprendan jugando, en lugar de sentarse en sus escritorios. Ese enfoque en la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de alta calidad es imperativo si TK quiere lograr que los estudiantes avancen en los primeros años, dijo Cottingham. El estado está actualizando sus directrices para preescolares para incluir TK, pero las escuelas no pueden permitirse el lujo de esperar a la nueva versión; deberían “trabajar con lo que ya tenemos”, o los estudiantes perderán los beneficios de un año adicional de educación, dijo Cottingham. Las evaluaciones también serán importantes, dijo, para responsabilizar a los distritos por la calidad de sus programas. Actualmente, el estado no exige que las escuelas evalúen a los estudiantes en TK, aunque sí proporciona pautas sobre cómo medir el progreso de los estudiantes. Hanna Melnick, asesora principal de políticas del Learning Policy Institute y codirectora del equipo de aprendizaje en la primera infancia, añade que la evaluación, así como el plan de estudios, serán importantes a medida que se expandan los TK. "La implementación de TK ha sido más rápida de lo que esperábamos, pero no tenemos una buena manera de monitorear la calidad, y las capacidades de los distritos para enseñar a niños de 4 años varían mucho", dijo. "Algunos han estado haciendo esto durante mucho tiempo y otros son nuevos y aún no tienen la experiencia ni la capacitación". ‘Un sistema que está funcionando’ en Tulare

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El Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Tulare, un distrito de 9,200 estudiantes al sur de Fresno, ha estado ofreciendo un programa cohesivo desde preescolar hasta primer grado durante una década y ha obtenido resultados positivos. Hasta la pandemia, los puntajes de matemáticas y lectura de tercer grado habían aumentado casi un 30% desde que el distrito implementó el programa a principios de la década de 2010. Ahora están empezando a mejorar nuevamente. El plan de estudios está vinculado de un grado a otro y los maestros trabajan en estrecha colaboración, lo que facilita la transición de los niños de un aula a la siguiente. Todos los sitios ofrecen cuidado después de la escuela, lo que facilita las cosas a los padres con trabajo. Y los maestros intentan conocer a las familias y asegurarse de que se sientan bienvenidos y parte de la educación de sus hijos, dijo Jennifer Marroquin, superintendente adjunta de servicios educativos del distrito. “Para los padres, puede resultar aterrador dejar a su hijo de 3 o 4 años por primera vez. Entonces tratamos de que se sientan apoyados”, dijo Marroquín. "Encontramos un sistema que está funcionando y se ha convertido en una de las fortalezas de nuestro distrito". Para cuando TK esté plenamente implementado en todo el estado, la mayoría de los distritos deberían tener programas similares a los de Tulare, dijo Kelly Reynolds, analista de políticas de Early Edge California, un grupo de defensa sin fines de lucro que ha trabajado estrechamente con el estado en el kindergarten transición. Ella espera que los desafíos relacionados con la dotación de personal, la inscripción y la calidad se resuelvan, o casi, en los próximos años. Debido a que el kindergarten de transición, al igual que el kindergarten en sí, no es obligatorio, la inscripción nunca será del 100%, señaló. Y dependiendo de dónde vivan, los niños de 4 años tienen muchas opciones de alta calidad además de TK — incluido el preescolar privado, el preescolar respaldado por el estado, el cuidado infantil y Head Start. "Queremos asegurarnos de que todos los niños de 4 años reciban servicios en programas de alta calidad y que las familias conozcan la variedad de oportunidades disponibles para ellos", dijo. “Creo que vamos por buen camino. La matrícula tiene una tendencia al alza y estamos viendo que hay una demanda real de TK”.

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NEWSOM FIRMA UNA LEY QUE OBLIGA A LAS GRANDES EMPRESAS A REVELAR SUS RIESGOS Y SU ROL RESPECTO AL CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO

Newsom firmó dos proyectos de ley que exigen que las grandes empresas informen sobre sus riesgos financieros planteados por el cambio climático, así como sobre sus gases de efecto invernadero anuales. Pero trabajará con la Legislatura para relajar los plazos de 2026.

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zos federales, que no incluyen a las empresas privadas, han encontrado una feroz oposición de los grupos empresariales.

l gobernador Gavin Newsom firmó dos proyectos de ley el 10 de octubre, los primeros en el país y muy seguidos, que obligarán a las grandes empresas a revelar sus gases de efecto invernadero que contribuyen al cambio climático y sus riesgos financieros. Newsom aprobó el Proyecto de Ley del Senado 261 , que exige que las grandes empresas informen cada dos años sobre sus riesgos financieros derivados del cambio climático. Pero dijo hoy en un comunicado que trabajará con la Legislatura para relajar la fecha de implementación de la ley de 2026 porque la Junta de Recursos del Aire de California (CARB) no tendrá “tiempo suficiente para cumplir adecuadamente los requisitos”. Añadió que también está “preocupado por el impacto financiero general de este proyecto de ley en las empresas, por lo que instruyó a CARB a monitorear de cerca los impactos en los costos”. “Espero trabajar con la Legislatura en estos temas pendientes para garantizar que se logre la intención del proyecto de ley”, dijo. Según la nueva ley, más de 10,000 empresas con ingresos superiores a 500 millones de dólares detallarán cómo el cambio climático amenaza la rentabilidad y la estabilidad financiera de sus operaciones, no sólo en California, sino en todo el mundo. Algunos ejemplos son las altas temperaturas, los incendios forestales, las sequías y otras condiciones naturales alteradas por el cambio climático. Newsom también firmó el Proyecto de Ley Senatorial 253, pero expresó preocupaciones similares sobre la fecha límite. Según ese proyecto de ley innovador, a partir de 2026, alrededor de 5,300 corporaciones estadounidenses que ganan más de mil millones de dólares y hacen negocios en California deben informar anualmente sus emisiones globales de dióxido de carbono y otros gases de efecto invernadero que calientan el planeta. “Los plazos de implementación de este proyecto de ley probablemente no sean factibles, y el protocolo de presentación de informes especificado podría dar lugar a informes inconsistentes entre las empresas sujetas a la medida. Estoy ordenando a mi administración que trabaje con el autor del proyecto de ley y la Legislatura el próximo año para abordar estos problemas”, dijo Newsom. En las últimas semanas de la sesión legislativa de California, grupos empresariales, productores y compañías petroleras presionaron intensamente a los legisladores para que rechazaran el proyecto de ley sobre gases de efecto invernadero, calificándolo de inviable y probablemente conduciría a informes inexactos sobre las emisiones. Lo apoyaron grupos ambientalistas, grandes empresas tecnológicas Apple, Google, Microsoft y Salesforce, y algunas corporaciones globales que enfatizan la sostenibilidad, incluida IKEA.

De las 5,300 corporaciones estadounidenses que tendrían que declarar sus emisiones según el proyecto de ley de California, alrededor del 73% son empresas privadas, según el grupo de sostenibilidad Ceres. “En California, estaríamos liderando el camino con un estándar de oro que en muchos sentidos haría el trabajo que no puede ocurrir por todo tipo de razones en DC en este momento”, dijo Catherine Atkin, una abogada climática que formó el grupo Carbon Accountable para defender el proyecto de ley.

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Cualquier empresa que alcance el umbral de ingresos y venda o produzca bienes o servicios en California tendrá que cumplirlo, incluidas grandes corporaciones globales tan variadas como Amazon, Chevron, McDonalds, Kroger y Walmart. Las empresas deben informar no sólo las toneladas de gases que emiten globalmente a partir de todas sus propias operaciones globales y uso de energía, sino también de fuentes menos directas, como sus cadenas de suministro, contratistas e incluso el uso de sus productos por parte de los consumidores. Estas fuentes indirectas, denominadas emisiones de “Alcance 3”, han despertado la preocupación de los grupos empresariales. Los grupos empresariales dijeron que las estimaciones podrían ser inexactas, lo que daría lugar a políticas públicas equivocadas y, al mismo tiempo, impondría una carga onerosa a las empresas. El mes pasado, el senador estatal Scott Wiener, demócrata de San Francisco y autor del proyecto de ley sobre gases de efecto invernadero, lo enmendó para dar a las empresas hasta 2030 antes de que entraran en vigor las multas por informar de manera inexacta las emisiones de esas fuentes menos directas. Las empresas aún deben informar las emisiones de sus operaciones y su uso de energía a partir de 2026. Pero los informes de emisiones de proveedores y consumidores no comenzarán hasta 2027, y las empresas no serán penalizadas por informes inexactos durante los primeros años. Las divulgaciones de emisiones tendrán que ser verificadas de forma independiente por un consultor externo, “un proveedor de garantía externo independiente”. El objetivo de la legislación es responsabilizar a las grandes empresas por el papel que desempeñan en el cambio climático. Durante años, muchas empresas se han promocionado como guardianes del medio ambi-

ente sin revelar plenamente sus emisiones. Una mayor transparencia corporativa sobre las emisiones podría dar lugar a listas muy publicitadas de “principales contaminadores” que harían que las grandes corporaciones fueran más responsables (e incómodas) ya que quedaría expuesto todo su papel en la causa del cambio climático. El proyecto de ley sobre gases de efecto invernadero fue aprobado en la Asamblea con una votación inicial de 41 a 20, y luego fue aprobado por el Senado en una votación final de 27 a 8. El año pasado, un proyecto de ley similar fracasó en la Asamblea estatal en la última noche de la sesión legislativa. “Estas divulgaciones son simples pero transformadoras, razón por la cual empresas como Apple ya están informando sobre sus emisiones y calificándolas de esenciales para sus objetivos climáticos corporativos”, dijo Wiener en un comunicado el mes pasado. “Necesitamos una gran transparencia para crear igualdad de condiciones entre las empresas públicas y privadas. Una vez más, California está liderando la nación en acciones climáticas esenciales”. La actividad económica ha sido durante mucho tiempo el principal impulsor del cambio climático mundial y durante las últimas dos décadas, las organizaciones han buscado estándares uniformes para informar las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero de las corporaciones. El Reino Unido ya exige que las empresas informen sobre las emisiones y la Unión Europea comenzará a exigir los informes en 2025. Mientras tanto, la Comisión de Bolsa y Valores de EE.UU. de la administración Biden ha propuesto una regla que requeriría que las empresas que cotizan en bolsa informen sobre las emisiones verificadas de gases de efecto invernadero y los riesgos financieros relacionados con el clima. Pero los esfuer-

La oposición provino de la Cámara de Comercio de California y consorcios de grandes y poderosos grupos industriales: la Asociación de Petróleo de los Estados Occidentales, que representa a las compañías petroleras, la Asociación de Productores del Oeste y la Asociación de la Industria de Valores y Mercados Financieros, que representa a los corredores de bolsa y banqueros de inversión. “Las empresas van a tener que empezar a comunicar no el hecho de que son neutras en carbono -lo que generalmente no significa nada- sino que están en el camino hacia la reducción”, dijo Alexis Normand, director ejecutivo de Greenly, una empresa de contabilidad de carbono. puesta en marcha. “Vas a empezar a ser juzgado por el camino”, dijo, “así que ese es un gran cambio”. La nueva ley de riesgos financieros exige que las empresas definan los riesgos adhiriéndose a las normas creadas por el Consejo de Estabilidad Financiera, un organismo regulador financiero internacional. Alrededor del 80% de las 10,400 empresas afectadas serán privadas, según el grupo de sostenibilidad Ceres. Los informes deben incluir vulnerabilidades al valor para los accionistas, la demanda de los consumidores, las cadenas de suministro, la seguridad de los empleados, los préstamos y otras amenazas económicas que pueden verse amplificadas por el cambio climático y eventos climáticos más extremos. El cabildero de CalChamber, Brady Van Engelen, calificó los informes de riesgo como “un ejercicio de oro para recopilar información”. La nueva ley surge cuando el cambio climático está contribuyendo a más olas de calor, oscilaciones entre sequías e inundaciones, incendios forestales y huracanes, todo lo cual plantea riesgos económicos para las grandes corporaciones. Hasta el 8 de junio, la Administración Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica había confirmado nueve desastres que superaron los mil millones de dólares en impactos este año. El promedio anual durante los cinco años anteriores fue de 18, en comparación con solo ocho cada año entre 1980 y 2022, ajustado a la inflación.

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NEWSOM SIGNS CLIMATE BILLS THAT FORCE LARGE COMPANIES TO REVEAL ROLE AND RISKS IN CLIMATE CHANGE Newsom signed two bills requiring large companies to report their financial risks posed by climate change as well as their annual greenhouse gases. But he will work with the Legislature to relax the 2026 deadlines.

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n October 10 Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two closely-watched, first-in-the-nation bills that will force large companies to disclose their greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change and their financial risks.

Economic activity has long been the principal driver of the world’s changing climate, and for the last two decades, organizations have sought uniform standards for reporting corporations’ greenhouse gas emissions.

The emissions disclosures will have to be independently verified by an outside consultant, “an independent third-party assurance provider.”

Newsom approved Senate Bill 261, which requires large companies to biennially report their financial risks from climate change. But he said in a statement that he will work with the Legislature on relaxing the law’s 2026 implementation date because the California Air Resources Board won’t have “sufficient time to adequately carry out the requirements.” He added that he also is “concerned about the overall financial impact of this bill on businesses, so I am instructing CARB to closely monitor the cost impacts.”

The aim of the legislation is to hold large companies accountable for the role they play in climate change. For years, many businesses have marketed themselves as environmental stewards while failing to fully disclose their emissions.

“I look forward to working with the Legislature on these outstanding items to ensure that the bill’s intent is achieved,” he said.

The greenhouse gas bill passed off the Assembly floor with an initial vote of 41-20, then cleared the Senate in a final, 27-8 vote. Last year, a similar bill failed in the state Assembly on the last night of the legislative session.

Under the new law, more than 10,000 companies with revenues exceeding $500 million to detail how climate change threatens the profitability and financial stability of their operations, not just in California, but around the world. Examples are high temperatures, wildfires, droughts and other natural conditions altered by climate change.

field among private and public companies. Once again, California is leading the nation on essential climate action.”

sions from suppliers and consumers wouldn’t begin until 2027 — and the companies won’t be penalized for inaccurate reports for the first few years.

Increased corporate transparency on emissions could lead to highly publicized “top polluters” lists that make major corporations more accountable — and uncomfortable — since their full role in causing climate change would be exposed.

The United Kingdom already requires companies to report emissions, and the European Union will begin requiring the reports in 2025. Gov. Gavin Newsom during a press conference where he signed new legislation into law at the Capitol Annex Swing Space in Sacramento on Sept. 26, 2023. Photo Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / CalMatters

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Newsom also signed Senate Bill 253, but voiced similar concerns about the deadline. Under that groundbreaking bill, beginning in 2026, about 5,300 U.S. corporations earning more than $1 billion and doing business in California must annually report their global emissions of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming greenhouse gases. “The implementation deadlines in this bill are likely infeasible, and the reporting protocol specified could result in inconsistent reporting across businesses subject to the measure. I am directing my Administration to work with the bill’s author and the Legislature next year to address these issues,” Newsom said. In the final weeks of California’s legislative session, business groups, growers and oil companies intensely lobbied lawmakers to reject the greenhouse gas bill, calling it unworkable and likely to lead to inaccurate reports of emissions. Environmental groups, big tech companies Apple, Google, Microsoft and Salesforce, and some global corporations that emphasize sustainability, including IKEA, supported it. Any company that meets the revenue threshold and sells or produces goods or services in California will have to comply, including such large, global corporations as varied as Amazon, Chevron, McDonalds, Kroger and Walmart. Businesses must report not only the tons of gases they emit globally from all of their own global operations and energy use, but also from less-direct sources, such as their supply chains, contractors and even consumers’ use of their products. These indirect sources, called “Scope 3” emissions, have raised the concerns of business groups. Business groups said the estimates could be inaccurate, resulting in misguided public policy, while putting an onerous burden on companies. Last month, state Sen. Scott Wiener, a Democrat from San Francisco who authored the greenhouse gas bill, amended it to give companies until 2030 before fines for inaccurately reporting emissions from those less-direct sources would kick in. The companies will still have to report emissions from their operations and their energy use beginning in 2026. But the reports of emis-

Meanwhile the Biden administration’s U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a rule that would require publicly traded companies to report verified greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks. But the federal efforts — which do not include private companies — have met fierce opposition from business groups. Of the 5,300 U.S. corporations that would have to report their emissions under California’s bill, about 73% are privately held companies, according to sustainability group Ceres. “In California, we would be leading the way with a gold standard that in a lot of ways would do the work that can’t happen for all kinds of reasons in D.C. right now,” said Catherine Atkin, a climate attorney who formed the group Carbon Accountable to advocate for the bill. “We need strong transparency to create a level playing field among private and public companies. Once again, California is leading the nation on essential climate action.” -ASSEMBLYMEMBER SCOTT WIENER

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Opposition came from the California Chamber of Commerce and consortiums of large and powerful industry groups: the Western States Petroleum Association, which represents oil companies, the Western Growers Association and and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, which represents stockbrokers and investment bankers. “Companies are going to have to start communicating not on the fact that they are carbon neutral — which usually didn’t mean anything — but that they are on the path to reduction,” said Alexis Normand, chief executive of Greenly, a carbon accounting start-up.

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“You’re going to start being judged on the pathway,” he said, “so that’s a big change.”

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GRUPOS DE CONSUMIDORES Y SEGURIDAD AUTOMOTRIZ URGEN VETAR LEY PARA CAMBIAR LÍMITES EN DEMANDAS JUDICIALES

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Michael Brooks, del Center for Auto Safety, afirma que este cambio pondría en desventaja a las personas que compran vehículos de rango medio.

roups that fight for consumers and auto safety are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to veto a bill that they say would make it harder for Californians who allege fraud or get stuck with a "lemon" vehicle to prove their case. Senate Bill 71 raises the limit from $25,000 to $35,000 to avoid being moved to limited civil court - where the discovery process and the number of depositions are limited. Michael Brooks, executive director, Center for Auto Safety, contends this change would put people who buy mid-range vehicles at a disadvantage. "What they're doing is raising the limit to $35,000," he said. "And then, everyone under that bar is going to find it much more difficult to succeed when they have a defective vehicle that qualifies as a lemon." The bill is supported by debt collectors and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents the auto industry. The Alliance, in a letter to lawmakers, said the change would, quote, "benefit consumers and the auto industry by reducing litigation costs and accelerating case timelines in lemon law cases."

"Lo que están haciendo es elevar el límite a $35,000," asegura Brooks. "Y luego, a todos los que estén por debajo les resultara mucho más difícil tener éxito cuando tengan un vehículo defectuoso que califique como "lemon.""

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Brooks said that line of argument does not hold water. "It's being passed off as a bill that's somehow going to simplify the process for consumers, but what it actually is going to do is limit their ability to prove their case," Brooks implored. In limited civil court, the time period for filing appeals is shortened to 30 days, and there is a cap on damages that a judge or jury can award. The bill would also raise the limit in small claims court from $10,000 to $12,500.

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rupos que luchan por los consumidores y la seguridad automotriz llaman al gobernador Gavin Newsom a vetar un proyecto de ley que, según ellos, haría más difícil probar caso a los californianos que alegan fraude o se quedan atorados con un vehículo denominado como "defectuoso". El proyecto de ley 71 del Senado eleva el límite de $25,000 a $35,000 para evitar ser trasladado a un tribunal civil limitado, donde el proceso de descu-

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El proyecto de ley está apoyado por cobradores de deudas y la Alianza para la Innovación Automotriz, que representa a la industria automotor. La Alianza, en una carta a los legisladores, dijo que el cambio seria, "beneficiar a los consumidores y a la industria automotriz mediante la reducción de costos de litigio y la aceleración de plazos en los casos de autos defectuosos." Brooks dice que esa línea de argumentación no se sostiene. "Se presenta como un proyecto de ley que de alguna manera va a simplificar el proceso para los consumidores, pero lo que en realidad va a hacer es limitar su capacidad para probar su caso," dice Brooks. En los tribunales civiles limitados, el plazo para presentar apelaciones se reduce a 30 días, y hay un límite máximo de danos y perjuicios que un juez o jurado puede conceder. El proyecto de ley también aumentaría el límite en los tribunales de demandas menores de $10,000 a $12,500.

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sanadora para muchas personas, la risa es un remedio para muchos padecimientos”. El propósito principal de Teatro Nahual, es ofrecer alegría, sano esparcimiento y reflexión. ¡Apoyemos a nuestros actores locales! ¡Feliz vigésimo aniversario al Teatro Nahual!

eatro Nahual celebra este año su vigésimo aniversario, con una nueva puesta en escena: “Los cuernos de mi marido”. Una jocosa comedia teatral, original del dramaturgo francés Jean Baptiste Poquelin, conocido mundialmente como: Molière (16221673)

“Los cuernos de mi marido” Dirección y adaptación: Verónica Meza Música: Isidro Jiménez Escenografia: Bridget Wylie Escrita por: Molière Adaptación de la obra original: Jorge Dandín

La obra trata de un matrimonio por interés, en el cual una mujer de familia rica venida a menos, contrae matrimonio con un hombre sencillo pero adinerado. Ella se casa con él, para poder seguir viviendo una vida de lujos y comodidades. Entre risas, sátira, cantos y danza, la trama va develando de manera cómica, todas las circunstancias, y percances que ocurren en un matrimonio por conveniencia. La obra expone el otro lado de la moneda, cuando es la mujer la que es infiel, y todo lo que esto conlleva, cuando se descubre la verdad. La obra fue adaptada a tiempos modernos, y seguramente será el deleite de todos los asistentes. Esta obra contará también con la participación, del Ballet Folklórico Mexicano “Fuego Nuevo”. La directora del Teatro Nahual, la actriz y maestra de teatro mexicana, Verónica Meza, hace una extensa invitación para todos los amantes del teatro. "Es una obra graciosa, cómica, llena de situaciones imprevistas, y problemas de matrimonio, que se irán presentando de una manera divertida". Los roles protagónicos estarán a cargo de los actores: Umbelina Martínez y Abraham Mijangos. También se contará con la actuación de más actores estelares.

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Teatro Nahual también hace un llamado a los padres de familia, para que influencien a sus hijos a participar en el mundo de las artes. “Cuando los jóvenes participan en actividades culturales, éstas les mantienen alejados de vicios y tentaciones”. Teatro Nahual, también imparte todos los años clases de actuación, las cuales tienen una duración de cinco a siete semanas, y cada clase puede durar alrededor de tres horas. Esta compañía teatral, cuenta con una larga

trayectoria. Nos han hecho reír a carcajadas con obras como: “La Casada Imperfecta" y "Malinche Show", sólo por mencionar algunas de sus obras más recientes. "Verónica Meza, nos comentó acerca de su misión como artista hispana en California. Su deseo es presentar obras teatrales que contengan un mensaje social, expuesto de una manera cómica que haga gozar a la audiencia. Necesitamos reír más en estos tiempos que vivimos. Una obra cómica podría resultar

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Q&A: ADDIE MORALES, AND HOW LES MISÉRABLES CONTINUES TO ATTRACT AUDIENCES AND STAY CONTEMPORARY Performer in Broadway National Tour of acclaimed musical talks about embracing the character of Cosette, escaping Hurricane Katrina, and how singing helped her come out of her shell

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ddie Morales is an actor, singer and performer who is currently on the Les Misérables touring production which arrives to San Jose on October 17-22, 2023 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. Recently she talked with us about the show and her journey towards the stage, breaking down why there is an enduring popularity with the story of Les Misérables, and how being a Latina in the role of Cosette has been a special experience for her and her family. Les Misérables takes place in 19th century France, telling a story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. This version has been touring since 2009, when a reinvented version was created to celebrate its 25th anniversary. This is the first time the updated version of the Tony Awardwinning musical comes to San Jose.

Addie Morales plays Cosette in Les Misérables, the musical phenomenon which is the 6th longestrunning Broadway production of all time. Photo Credit: Broadway San Jose

I got into musical theater, and it just kind of helped me process some things, get out of my shell, deal with some of that trauma…it became a therapy, and eventually it became an art. -Addie Morales

I was reading that you are originally from New Orleans but moved to Texas as a child? So my family and I relocated. I was about nine for Hurricane Katrina, so I do still have family in New Orleans. My dad's side of the family's from New Orleans, but my mom is from Corpus Christi, and we have a ton of family in Texas, and so it just kind of made sense for us to move over to Texas, and my parents ended up loving it and loved it for us, for the kids, and so we ended up staying. I go back and forth between them.

What teenage girl hasn't rebelled against her dad but also loves him so much? That's very Cosette. So that's helpful for me. But I'd say she's different from other characters that I've played, because you have limited text to work with. So a lot of my job this time with this particular role has been filling in the blanks, coloring in the lines and bringing meaning into what very few lines she has.

It's an honor, honestly, when you're a part of something so much bigger than yourself, it feels bigger than you can imagine. And so many greats have been in this show, right? So many people who have gone on to do amazing things and become stars have been a part of Les Miz. And so you get to just add your little spin to that, you get to be a part of that. "One Day More" from Les Misérables. Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade

And I loved it. I never looked back. From there I got into musical theater, and it just kind of helped me process some things, get out of my shell, deal with some of that trauma, and I don't know, it became a therapy and eventually it became an art.

They kind of wanted me out of my shell and they had family members tell them, "oh, she's got a great voice, you should train her, you should put her in voice lessons." And I was so uninterested, I did not want to perform. We performed for my family, and that was different. It was game, it was fun. But being serious about it, I really didn't want to do it. And so my dad asked me every day for months. He was like, "I want to put you in voice lessons. Will you take a voice lesson?"

Yes, of course. It's a classic for a reason you know. It's one of those that never goes away because it touches everyone. Basically, you know, we're following Jean Valjean and his story where he goes from, basically just a petty thief to a moral man. That's the story that we're following.

So I took voice lessons until I went to college from twelve to eighteen.

Yes. I will say I have played a lot of young lovers, for sure. It is a style of mine, I'd say. So it's familiar to me and also Cosette, a lot of her work, a lot of her stage time and being has to do with her relationship with her dad. And obviously, I have a crazy great relationship with my dad, and so it's very easy to pull from my own life and play on that.

And how does it feel to be part of such a storied and tremendous show?

Yeah, funny enough, they are all kind of related. So we moved to Texas after Katrina, and that was a lot for a child to go through. It was a lot for my family to go through. Relocating is hard to do, especially all at once, like, last minute. So we stayed in Texas, and I became kind of a shy child. I was really outgoing when I was younger, but it had an effect on me, and it had an effect on my family, and so my parents were kind of looking for things for me to do, for me to express myself.

And I said, no. And the next day he asked me the same question, and I said no. And it went on for like, months, and I became so sick of it. I was like, "okay, I will take one class, like one voice lesson. And if I don't like, like, I'm quitting. I'm quitting the day after."

For you, what is playing this character compared to the other work that you've done so far? And how have you related or do you see any relation to this character?

Basically that just comes from research - we're pulling from the hugest book ever. And so you just have to know what you're talking about, where you come from and all that, because it's not given to you too much. Within her text, she does not say much, but the key is she is saying so much, but saying so little, what she means is so much. That's been a challenge, honestly.

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What was your journey to getting into performance arts? What inspired you, and how did that end up happening for you?

unfortunate circumstances. And so she kind of ends up being the hope at the end.

Now, could you touch a little bit on the story of Les Miz and why it continues to kind of have this important space in musical theater?

And the story of forgiveness, redemption, overcoming tragedy and overcoming your circumstances, I think not only is relatable to everyone in every walk of life, but it sparks hope and it sparks inspiration. And I think that's what keeps audiences not only coming back, but sharing it with the next generation, because that's what we need so badly. We always do need it. And history does repeat itself. But as a world, we've gone through quite a lot these last couple of years, and I feel like people are hungry for a story of inspiration. And the music is too good.

Can you touch on your character of Cosette? I play Cosette. The trope she functions as in the show, is 'young lovers'. But really what's funny is there's this funny video that puts together a compilation of how many times the word Cosette, her name is said in the show, and it's like countless times because she's not on stage a ton. There's so many characters, there's so many things happening. However, she is the centerpiece of the show. The concept of Cosette and how the show revolves around her and catapults Jean Valjean into redemption is cool. So, basically, she is the adopted daughter of Jean Valjean. She was born in poverty, and he takes her in after her mother dies, spoilers. He's responsible for her and for mentoring her, being her father as she's growing up and basically keeping her safe, protecting her from the world. And she eventually falls in love with a young boy who's a part of the rebellion, so drama there. I think all dads have a hard time with their daughters growing up, falling in love. But at the end of the show, she and Marius last. And to me, she's the concept of bringing that lesson into the next generation. She is the good that's been created, the diamond in the rough that's been created from

You get to be another name that goes down on the list of amazing people who have been a part of this. So while it is like, "oh, this is a piece of my own," right? Because that is my own. But she also belongs to everyone. And I'm like, oh, my gosh, she belongs to all of us. We've all done this together. And so I don't know, it's really cool to think about and I'm honored to have my name on the list of people who have played Cosette. It's been amazing. I've also been specifically honored to play her because I don't look how she is traditionally cast as we move into a world where we're not as obsessed with looks, with the character looks like you can kind of look anyway. So that's been really special for me, and I think that's been really special for my family because that was not a role I always could play, and I always imagined that I could play. So it's like, so special. Why do you recommend that people see the show? You will laugh, you will cry, and you will tell everyone about it. But most importantly, it will leave you with something you didn't have before. Whether that's a feeling, whether that's a thought, whether that is the inspiration or the hope, you will leave with something new, and it is priceless. I encourage everyone to come see this show. We have something special going on.

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nies fail to take adequate, meaningful action to protect our children," Cox asserted. "We will prevail in holding social media companies accountable by any means necessary."

rtificial intelligence is growing quickly, so companies such as Google, Amazon, Verizon, Microsoft and more have come together to establish best practices in the field. They seek to foster responsible governance, prioritizing privacy, accountability and benefit to society. Miriam Vogel, president and CEO of the nonprofit Equal AI, just published a report laying out the standards, in a bid to build trust in the AI system. "This work is not just the right thing to do, it's actually good business as well," Vogel contended. "It is a competitive advantage for a company to follow the framework because the end result is building trust in their AI systems. It's building trust with their employees. It's building trust with their consumers." AI is a machine-based system capable of leveraging huge data sets to make predictions or decisions, and is behind such technology as the Alexa personal assistant, autonomous vehicles and ChatGPT. The new standards seek to ensure AI tech is safe, inclusive and effective for all possible end users.

TikTok responded to the lawsuit by saying it has safeguards in place to mitigate excessive usage. Last year Cox enacted an order prohibiting state employees to download or use the TikTok app on any state-owned devices due to security concerns. A new report looks at best practices in artificial intelligence, which is used for myriad applications including facial recognition programs. Photo Credit: DedMityay / Adobestock

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Vogel noted while many current laws govern AI, more regulation is likely going forward. And companies cannot wait for the dust to settle as they forge ahead.

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"This framework is intended to help people understand what they need to do now to make sure that they are not creating any unintentional harm," Vogel outlined. "That they're not inviting liability, either in litigation, prosecution, or abovethe-fold terrible headlines." The framework is divided into six main categories: Responsible AI values and principles, accountability, documentation, defined processes, multi-stakeholder reviews, and metrics to monitor progress.

Sean Reyes, Attorney General, said the lawsuit is the result of what he considers TikTok's violation of multiple provisions within Utah's Consumer Sales Practices Act. He called the harm produced by social media "pervasive," as nearly all adolescents engage with social media. Reyes argued the app's algorithm "intentionally creates" addictive behaviors in children.

n Tuesday, the state of Utah announced it is suing TikTok as it claims the social media platform "baits children into addictive and unhealthy use."

"TikTok designed these features to mimic a cruel slot machine that hooks kids' attention and does not let them go," Reyes contended. "Even worse, TikTok has trained its computer program to continuously learn how to better manipulate our kids."

Gov. Spencer Cox said at a news conference the platform promotes children to stay online for hours at a time. Recent research shows adolescents who spend more than three hours a day on social media face double the risk of experiencing poor mental health outcomes such as depression and anxiety.

Reyes alleged TikTok has been dishonest to parents because he said the social media giant has "created a false sense of security" by standing behind the safety guidelines and provisions it enforces. He argued the only way for TikTok to change its practices is if it is put at legal risk.

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Kifer Senior Apartments provides 80 units of affordable and supportive housing located at 3333 Kifer Road in Santa Clara.

Los departamentos para Personas Mayores Kifer ofrecen 80 unidades de viviendas asequibles y de apoyo ubicadas en 3333 Kifer Road en Santa Clara.

Unit Mix: 79 units total (30-Studios, 45-1 bedrooms, 4-2 bedrooms), 1 staff unit. 54 units set aside for individuals experiencing homelessness. We welcome Section 8 vouchers.

Combinación de unidades: 79 unidades en total (30 estudios, 45-1 dormitorios, 4-2 dormitorios), 1 unidad para el personal. 54 unidades reservadas para personas sin hogar. Aceptamos los vales de la Sección 8.

Income Requirements: This property serves households at 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% AMI.

Requisitos de ingresos: 20%, 30%, 40% y 50% IAM.

Utilities: PG&E, water & garbage paid by owner.

Servicios públicos: PG&E, agua y recolección de residuos pagados por el propietario.

Pet Policy: Pet friendly, limited to one pet per household.

Política de mascotas: Se admiten mascotas, limitado a una mascota por hogar.

Leasing Office: The temporary leasing office is located at 2727 Walsh Avenue, Suite 105, Santa Clara, CA 95051.

Oficina de arrendamiento: La oficina de arrendamiento temporal está ubicada en 2727 Walsh Avenue, Suite 105, Santa Clara, CA 95051.

We do business in accordance with Federal Fair Housing Law. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Handicap, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Familial Status or National Origin.

Hacemos negocios de acuerdo con la Ley Federal de Vivienda Justa. Es ilegal discriminar a cualquier persona por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, discapacidad, orientación sexual, identidad de género, estado familiar u origen nacional.

Nuevos departamentos asequibles listos para ser habitados en enero de 2024.

New affordable apartments ready for occupancy in January 2024.

ESTAMOS CONTRATANDO INSTALADORES DE VENTANAS Y PUERTAS Anderson Installation 696 Auzerais Ave., San Jose 95126 Llame al (408-295-3200) 55+ Lista de Espera de Vivienda 9/Oct @ 9 a.m. (408) 245-5433

Tasa de Mercado: Estudios, 1-Dor: Ingreso mín. $33,600 *¡Sin ingreso máximo! Crédito de Impuesto: Estudios, 1-Dor: Ingreso: $24,000–74,940 ($24,000–85,680 para 2 ocupantes) HUD Sección 8: Estudios: Ingreso máx. $74,940 ($85,680 para 2 ocupantes) *¡Sin ingreso mínimo! Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of   MEREL SPENCE Case No. 23PR195363 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MEREL SPENCE. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Tim Spence in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Tim Spence 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: November 2, 2023, 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 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: Paul E. Rogers 255 N. Market Street, #125 San Jose, CA 95110 (408)641-8803 October 13, 20, 27, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699386 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sandra Mendoza Family Day Care, 1511 Willowmont Ave, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sandra Mendoza, 1511 Willowmont Ave, San Jose, CA 95118. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/12/2002. 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/ Sandra Mendoza This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/28/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 699386 October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699538 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FM CONSTRUCTION CO, 1495 San Marcos Dr, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jun, Peter S, 1495 San Marcos Dr, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/02/2023. 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/ Peter S Jun This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/03/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 699538 October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699547 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SIMPLY GREEN, 327 Los Padres Blvd, 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): Katherine Lugo, 327 Los Padres Blvd, San Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/20/2023. This filing is a Refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN602349. “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 Lugo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/03/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 699547 October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699618 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Antojitos El Pelon de Oaxaca, 135 Cosmo Ave Apt C, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Justino Léon Ruiz, 135 Cosmo Ave Apt C, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. Yared E. Enriquez, 135 Cosmo Ave Apt C, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/05/2023. 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/ Justino Leon Ruiz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/05/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 699618 October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699644 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Marichuy’s House Cleaning, 520 Jacki Drive, 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): Maria De Jesus Rosas-Mendoza, 520 Jacki Drive, 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/ Maria De Jesus Rosas-Mendoza This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/05/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath,

OCT 13, 2023 - OCT 19, 2023 Deputy File No. FBN 699644 October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699680 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IRMANDADE DO ESPIRITO SANTO OF EAST SAN JOSE, IES, IES HALL, 1401 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): IRMANDADE DO ESPIRITO SANTO OF EAST SAN JOSE, 1401 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/01/1914. 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/ Christina Avila IRMANDADE DO ESPRITO SANTO OF EAST SAN JOSE Treasurer Article/Reg#: 81467 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/06/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 699680

INC President Article/Reg#: 5816077 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 10/05/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 699615 October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699240 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JOSE LOCKSMITH, 357 S Redwood Ave, 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): Yosef Haim Chezkian, 357 S Redwood Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. 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/ Yosef Haim Chezkian This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/21/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 699240

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699615 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PACIFIC SPACE DESIGN, 506 Robert Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): KRYSTAL CABINETS INC, 2559 Britt Wat, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/05/2023. 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/ Ankur Sule KRYSTAL CABINETS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699312 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOPHIA’S JANITORIAL SERVICES, 1791 Bradford Way #C, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Hector Jaime Condado, 1791 Bradford Way #C, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/26/2023. 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/ Hector Jaime Con-

OCT 13, 2023 - OCT 19, 2023 dado This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/26/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 699312 October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699408 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HONUGOLF, LLC, 1598 Santa Maria Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): HONUGOLF, LLC, 1598 Santa Maria Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. 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/ Ping Flenniken HONUGOLF, LLC Owner Article/Reg#: 201818310571 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/28/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 699408 October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV423572 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Van Linh Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Van Linh Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ngoc Bao Thu Nguyen to Hailey Bao Thu Nguyen b. Thi Minh Thu Nguyen to Tristina Thu Nguyen c. Thi Anh Thu Nguyen to Irene Thu Nguyen 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: 1/09/2024 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. Oct 02, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV423635 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fatemeh Gourdarzinikoo INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Fatemeh Goudarzinikoo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Fatemeh Goudarzinikoo to Nasim Goudarzinikoo 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: 1/09/2024 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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct 03, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV423329 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Harminder Singh Dhaliwal & Pavanpreet Kaur Sidhu INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Harminder Singh Dhaliwal & Pavanpreet Kaur Sidhu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mehar Singh Dhaliwal to Mehar Singh Sidhu-Dhaliwal 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: 1/02/2024 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. Sep 29, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV423573 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Antonia Mendez Vargas INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Antonia Mendez Vargas has filed

a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Antonia Mendez Vargas to A. Mendez Vargas El 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: 1/09/2024 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. Oct 02, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV423790 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shun-Chen Huang INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Shun-Chen Huang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shun-Chen Huang to Joly Shunchen Huang 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: 1/16/2024 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. Oct 05, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV423920 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fatemeh Rafiei INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Fatemeh Rafiei has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Fatemeh Rafiei to Fatima Rafiei 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: 1/16/2024 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. Oct 10, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2023 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of EDWARD EVERETT

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ROUSAR, III Case No. 23PR195650 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EDWARD EVERETT ROUSAR, III. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Johnie M. Kelly, Jr. in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Johnie M. Kelly, Jr. 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: December 01, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, 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: Karen A. Lapinski 111 North Market Street, Suite 300 San Jose, CA 95113 (408)500-5001 October 13, 20, 27, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699486 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BIG-J- COSTUME PAINTING, 1323 Crucero Drive, #2, 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): Juan Manuel Alvarez-Valencia, 1323 Crucero Drive, #2, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/29/23. This filing is my 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/ Juan Manuel AlvarezValencia This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/29/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corrine Vasquez File No. FBN 699486 October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698607 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1 Health Los Gatos, 1 Health Los Gatos by Dr. Sarah, 1 Health by Dr. Sarah, 1 Health Los Gatos Chiropractic Wellness, 1 Health Chiropractic of Los Gatos and 1 Health Chiropractic Wellness, 223 W. Main Street, #D1, Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Bracamontes Palma Chiropractic and Wellness, Inc., 223 W. Main Street, #D1, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant

began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a new 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/ Sarah Bracamontes, President Bracamontes Palma Chiropractic and Wellness, Inc. Article/Reg#: 3110188 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/29/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 698607 October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698121 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAVELLO INTERIORS, 456 Los Gatos Almaden N. Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Kokab Farahnaz Jameson, 456 Los Gatos Almaden N. Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/10/2023. 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/ Kokab-Farahnaz Jameson This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/14/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 698121 October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699075 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA CANTINA BAR & GRILL, 549 W Julian St, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence ad-

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dress of the registrant(s) is (are): Francisco D Gutierrez, 1222 Carrie Lee Way, San Jose, CA 95118. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/01/2024. 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/ Francisco D Gutierrez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/15/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 699075 October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698586 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IRIS INTERPRETING, 542 Sheridan Pl, 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): Marisa Escalera, Sheridan Pl, San Jose, CA 95111. 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 #: FBN634950. “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/ Marisa Escalera This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/29/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 698586 October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699392 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ONWARD CONSTRUCTION, 10577 McVay, 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): Aaron Michael

Sommese, 10577 McVay Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/25/2023. 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/ Aaron M Sommese This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/28/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 699392 October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699245 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALAFIA’S LANDSCAPING, 2156 Bikini Ave, 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): Alejandro Sanchez Ramirez, 2156 Bikini Ave, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/18/2023. 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/ Alejandro Sanchez Ramirez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/21/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 699245 October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698875 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Aegena Apartments, 1211 Garbo Way, #107, San Jose, CA 95117, 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): FBOET, LLC, 1211 Garbo Way #107, San Jose, CA

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 95117. CMTT, LLC, 1986 Eaton Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/15/2007. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN647780. “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/ Eric G. Tiegel E&CFT, LLC Managing Co-Tenant Article/Reg#: 200716010055 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/07/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 698875 October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699325 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Salome’s House Cleaning Services, 5138 Snow Dr, 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): Yamile Maritza Vargas Calle, 5138 Snow Dr, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/26/2023. 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/ Yamile M Vargas Calle This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/26/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 699325 October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV423568 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Parneet Kaur Behniwal INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Parneet

Kaur Behniwal has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Parneet Kaur Behniwal to Parneet Kaur 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: 1/09/2024 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. Oct 02, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV423160 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Julio César López Meyer to Julio César Araiza Meyer INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Julio César López Meyer has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Julio César López Meyer to Julio César Araiza Meyer 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: 1/02/2024 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. Sep 27, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV423328 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tejaskumar Kishorkumar Vandra INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tejaskumar Kishorkumar Vandra has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tejaskumar Kishorkumar Vandra to Tejas Vandra 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: 1/09/2024 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. Sep 29, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV420977 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nancy Adelina Palma INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Nancy Adelina Palma has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Theo Alexander Monge to Theo Esteban Palma 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: 11/28/2023 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 16, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV407897 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Janessa Acuna, Joseph Duran INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Janessa Acuna, Joseph Duran have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alyssa Mae Samaro to Alyssa Mae Duran 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before

OCT 13, 2023 - OCT 19, 2023 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: 11/07/2023 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. Sep 28, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 AMENDED Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of GAIL TEBOE VAN TUBERGEN Case No. 23PR194257 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GAIL TEBOE VAN TUBERGEN. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Ryan Van Tubergen in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Ryan Van Tubergen 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: November 17, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, 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: Anita Steburg Steburg Law Firm, P.C. 2001 Gateway Place, Suite 100W San Jose, CA 95110 (408)573-1122 October 6, 13, 20, 2023 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of   CRAIG KAIL Case No. 23PR195618 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CRAIG KAIL. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Michael Flaherty in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Michael Flaherty be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the

OCT 13, 2023 - OCT 19, 2023 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: November 9, 2023, 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 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: Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Avenue, Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 Telephone: (408)8668382 October 6, 13, 20, 2023 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of

TINA CHENG Case No. 23PR195021 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SAM GU. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Tina Cheng in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Tina Cheng 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: November 9, 2023, 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 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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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: Tina Cheng 1176 Hyde Avenue San Jose, CA 95129 (408)250-1502 October 6, 13, 20, 2023 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of ROBERT E. LAMPREDA Case No. 23PR195510 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Robert E. Lampreda, Robert E. Lampreda, Sr. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by ROBERT E. LAMPREDA, JR., in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that ROBERT E. LAMPREDA, JR 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: October 27, 2023, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, 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: Joseph D. Dermer Dermer Law Firm 5448 Thornwood Drive, Suite 200 San Jose, CA 95123 (408)395-5111 September 29, October 6 and 13, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699218 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JELLYFISHE, 2467 Nightingale Drive, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alina Maloon, 2467 Nightingale Drive, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/19/2020. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN663735. “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/ Alina Maloon This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/21/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699218

September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699132 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Aguayo Gardining and Landscaping, 14632 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lucio Aguayo Esparza, 14632 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124. Maria Del Carmen Perez, 14632 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/20/2010. 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 Del Carmen Perez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/18/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699132

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September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699255 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VRIDAATMA SANGHA, 415 Vasquez Ave., #2, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yosef Seffi Kaminitz, 415 Vasquez Ave., Apt 2, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/01/2023. 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/ Yosef Seffi Kaminitz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/22/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699255

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698802 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PCR GENERAL SOLUTIONS CLEANING, 2118 Canoas Garden Ave Building L126, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Layda Patricia Cordoba, 2118 Canoas Garden Ave Building L 126, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/06/2023. 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/ Layda Patricia Cordoba This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/06/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 698802

September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699071 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ABC auto upholstery, 2221 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste C, 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): Cesar Arnoldo Portillo Chavez, 3010 Masonwood St, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/14/2023. 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/ Cesar Arnoldo Portillo Chavez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/14/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699258 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JVS AUTO GLASS SERVICES, 2530 Berryessa Rd. #215, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose J. Villalvazo, 2517 S. B Street, Stockton, CA 95206. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/21/2014. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN647595. “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 J. Villalvazo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/22/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy

September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699144 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KMILA’S HOUSE CLEANING, 600 E Weddell Dr Spc #20, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alejandra Lozada Aguilar, 600 E Weddell Dr Spc #20, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. Diego Martinez Gutierrez, 600 E Weddell Dr Spc #20, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/12/2023. 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/ Alejandra Lozada Aguilar This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/18/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 699144 September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698689 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARRASCO’S JANITORIAL, 2150 Monroe St Apt 2, 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): Carrasco Vega Pedro, 2150 Monroe St Apt 2, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/30/2023. 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/ Pedro Carrasco Vega This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/31/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 698689 September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699115 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WONDER WORLD LEARNING HOME, 845 Roble Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gina Lisette Ruiz Alfonso, 845 Roble Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/18/2023. 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/ Gina Lisette Ruiz Alfonso This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/18/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez,

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Deputy File No. FBN 699115

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV423072 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Heejin Choe INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Heejin Choe has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Heejin Choe AKA Stacy Heejin Park to Stacy Heejin Park 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: 01/02/2024 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. Sep 26, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698761 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MC Emergency House Cleaning, 5039 Dougherty Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Guadalupe Cruz Franco, 5039 Dougerty Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/05/2023. 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 Cruz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/05/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 698761 September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698872 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SO FRESH & SO CLEAN, 1090 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rashel Stephanie Silverio Castro, 1090 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/19/2020. 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/ Rashel S Silverio Castro This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/07/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 698872

September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422926 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lindsey Olivares INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Lindsey Olivares has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lexiana Mariah Herrer-Olivares to Lexiana Mariah Olivares b. Jozias Alexander Molina-Olivares to Jozias Alexander Olivares c. Romeo William MolinaOlivares to Romeo William Olivares d. Maximus Julian Molina-Olivares

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com to Maximus Julian Olivares 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: 01/02/2024 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. Sep 25, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422946 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Neha Jindal INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Neha Jindal has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Neha Jindal to Neha Khanna 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: 01/02/2024 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. Sep 25, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV419654 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Katelyn Delaney Kranich INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Katelyn Delaney Kranich has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Katelyn Delaney Kranich to Katelyn Delaney DeanDicksor 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: 11/07/2023 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. Jul 27, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV419720 Superior Court of California, County of Santa

Clara-In the matter of the application of: Denise Lindsay Kranich; Wyatt Harrison Kranich INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Denise Lindsay Kranich; Wyatt Harrison Kranich have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Denise Lindsay Kranich to Denise Lindsay Dean-Dickson b. Wyatt Harrison Kranich to Wyatt Harrison DeanDickson 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: 11/07/2023 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. Jul 27, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699136 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EVERGREEN MEDICAL CENTER, 2365 Quimby Road, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): EVERGREEN PROFESSIONAL INV., LLC, 2365 Quimby Road, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/10/2011. 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/ VINCENTE SONGCAYAWON EVERGREEN PROFESSIONAL INV., LLC MANAGER/MEMBER Article/Reg#: 201127710188 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/18/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 699136 September 22, 9, October 6, 13, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699169 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JCLASHES BEAUTY SPA, 505 S 10th St Suite 209, 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): Jessica Chica Tafolla, 5300 Terner Way Apt 1206, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/19/2023. 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 Chica Tafolla This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/19/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 699169 September 22, 9, October 6, 13, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698800 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARAMEL MOTORS, 3111 Monterey Hwy, 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): TELLURIDE LLC, 3111 Monterey Hwy, 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

OCT 13, 2023 - OCT 19, 2023 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/ ALAN F GONZALEZ TELLURIDE LLC Manager Article/Reg#: 202114710763 Above entity was formed in the state of LLC This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/06/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 698800

ness 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/ Edilson Eslabao Cunha This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/13/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 699037

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698373 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Luna Del Mar, 991 Saratoga Ave Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Nelida Montes L, 3236 Rockport Ave, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/22/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN685825. “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 Nelida Montes Luna This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/22/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 698373

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699003 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHARK SERVICES LLC, 2530 Berryessa Rd Suite 414, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SHARK SERVICES LLC, 2530 Berryessa Rd., Suite 414, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/07/2023. 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/ Claudia R Lopez SHARK SERVICES LLC OWNER Article/Reg#: 5893694 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/12/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 699003

September 22, 9, October 6, 13, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699037 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ED LOGISTIC SOLUTIONS, 1201 Sycamore Terrace #77, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): EDILSON ESLABAO CUNHA, 1201 Sycamore Terrace #77, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting busi-

September 22, 9, October 6, 13, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699067 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TACOS BUENROSTRO FOOD TRUCK, 3315 Sierra Rd, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Luis Morales Barreto, 657 La Grade Dr Apt #2,

OCT 13, 2023 - OCT 19, 2023 Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/14/2023. 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/ Jose Luis Morales Barreto This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/14/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 699067 September 22, 9, October 6, 13, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699102 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GreenWill Global LLC, 1598 Santa Maria Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GreenWill Global LLC, 1598 Santa Maria Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. 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/ Ping Flenniken GreenWill Global LLC Owner/Manager Article/Reg#: 202358919229 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/15/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 699102 September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698429 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: M&D Prime Plastering, 252 Clareview Ct, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and

residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Manuel Santiago Lopez, 252 Clareview Ct, San Jose, CA 95127. Domingo Lopez Martinez, 940 Linden Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/23/2023. 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 Santiago Lopez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 08/23/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 698429 September 22, 9, October 6, 13, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698976 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VENEZUELA. CA, 3602 Lillick Dr Apt #10, 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): Braulio Andres Quintero, 3602 Lillick Dr Apt #10, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/11/2023. 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/ Braulio Andres Quintero This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 09/11/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 698976 September 22, 9, October 6, 13, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422231 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thao Ba Phuong Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Thao Ba Phuong Nguyen has filed

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thao Ba Phuong Nguyen to Jane Phuong Thao Nguyen 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: 12/26/2023 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. Sep 12, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court September 22, 29, October 6 and 13, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422230 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NGOC THAO TRAM TRAN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) NGOC THAO TRAM TRAN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. NGOC THAO TRAM TRAN aka TRAM NGOC THAO TRAN to KENZIE THAO TRAM TRAN 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: 12/26/2023 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. Sep 12, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court September 22, 29, October 6 and 13, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422081 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: LINH NGO & LOC THE NGUYEN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) LINH NGO & LOC THE NGUYEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. AN BINH NGUYEN to ANDREW BINH NGUYEN 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: 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. Sep 08, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court September

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October 6 and 13, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422472 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Antony Louis Rajarathinam Jesuraj Kanagarathinam INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Antony Louis Rajarathinam Jesuraj has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Antony Louis Rajarathinam Jesuraj Kanagarathinam to Antony Louis Rajarathinam 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: 12/26/2023 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. Sep 15, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court September 22, 29, October 6 and 13, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND AFFIDAVIT FOR CONTEMPT CASE NOI. 19FL002379 FL-410 Attorney: Kathryn Schlepphorst 1361 S. Winchester Blvd., Suite 208 San Jose, CA 95128 Phone: (408)993-1120 Fax No. (408)993-1125 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Street Address: 201 N. First Street

Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street City and Zip Code: San Jose, CA 95113 Branch Name: Family Petitioner: DANA LANIER Respondent: BRIAN LANIER Notice! A contempt proceeding is criminal in nature. If the court finds you in contempt, the possible penalties include jail sentence, community service, and fine. Your are entitled to the services of an attorney, who should be consulted promptly in order to assist you. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court may appoint an attorney to represent you. !Aviso! Un proceso judicial pr desacato es de indole criminial. Si la corte le declara a usted ed desacato, las sanciones posibles inlcuyan penas de prision y de servicio a la comunidad, u multas. Usted tiene derecho a los servicios de un abogado, a quien debe consultar sin demora para obtenar ayuda. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, la corte podra nombrar a un abogado para que le represente. 1 TO CITEE: Brian Lanier 2. YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR IN THIS COURT AS FOLLOWS, TO GIVE ANY LEGAL REASON WHY THIS COURT SHOULD NOT FIND YOU GUILTY OF CONTEMPT, PUNISH YOU FOR WILLFULLY DISOBEYING ITS ORDERS AS SET FORTH IN THE AFFIDAVIT BELOW AND ANY ATTACHED AFFIDAVIT OF FACTS CONSTITUTING CONTEMPT; AND REQUIRE YOU TO PAY, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MOVING PARTY, THE ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS OF THIS PROCEEDING. A. Date: November 6, 2023, Time: 1:30PM, Dept: 64 b. Address: Same as above Date: 6/6/2023 /s/ Hon. Brooke Blecher Judicial Officer AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CONTEMPT 5. a. Citee had knowledge of the order in that (3) citee signed a stipulation upon which the order was based.

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS b. Citee was able to comply with each order when it was disobeyed. 6. Based on the instances of disobedience described in this affidavit a. I have not previously filed a request with the court that the citee be held in contempt. 8. Each order disobeyed and each instance of disobedience is described is described as follows: c. Injunctive or other order PURSUANT TO THE STIPULATION AND ORDER FILED ON 7/15/20, BOTH PARTIES ARE TO EXCHANGE THEIR YEAR-TO-DATE PAYSTUBS INCLUDING BONUS/STOCK DOCUMENTATION BY JUNE 30TH AND DECEMBER 31ST OF EACH YEAR IN ORDER TO CALCULATE ADDITIONAL SMITH OSTLER CHILD SUPPORT PURSUANT TO THE BONUS TABLE ATTACHED TO THE ORDER. IF ADDITIONAL CHILD SUPPORT IS DUE, IT MUST BE PAID BY FEBRUARY 15TH. IF NOT PAID, THEN INTEREST ACCRUES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OWED, EACH DAY THE PAYMENT IS LATE. Continued on Attachment 8c. d. SEE ATTACHMENT 8(D). Continued on Attachment 8d. e. I am requesting that attorney fees and costs be awarded to me for the costs of pursuing this contempt action. WARNING: IF YOU PURSUE THIS ACTION, IT MAY AFFECT THE ABILITY OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO PROSECUTE THE CITEE CRIMINALLY FOR THE SAME VIOLATIONS. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: 6/2/23 /s/ Dana Lanier MATTER OF LANIER Case No. 19FL002379 ATTACHMENT 8(d) – ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND AFFIDAVIT FOR CONTEMPT 1. Respondent has yet to provide his W-2 or pay any amount of the Smith-Ostler payment owed to me according to the Stipulation and Order filed July 15, 2020. 2. My attorney, Kathryn Schlepphorst, has sent at least two letters (dated March 30, 2023 and July 19, 2022) to his counsel requesting this. I have sent several emails requesting the

documentation as well. 3. As Respondent has not provided his W-2, the amount is unknown for the Smith-Ostler payment. Respondent’s last Smith-Ostler payment was a total of $213,770.80. As this is a significant amount, it is crucial to figure out what Respondent now owes. 4. As this matter is now post-judgment, we are not able to process the subpoena as normal. We could have to personally serve Respondent with the Notice to Consumer as we would have to Subpoena Apple, Inc., his past employer, for his W-2. This is an unnecessary additional expense that I should not have to incur due to his failure to comply. 5. Both of our counsel have met and conferred on multiple occasions to resolve this issue and we still have yet to receive any paystubs or incomerelated document from him. 6. The true Smith -Ostler amount remains unknown due to lack of Respondent’s W-2. -END OF ATTACHMENTRun Dates: September 22, 29, October 6 and 13, 2023

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WISHING ON A STAR: DISNEY’S NEW ORIGINAL FAIRYTALE WISH HOPES TO CAPTURE THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE ANIMATION STUDIO’S LEGACY Behind the Scenes of the Story, the Visual Language and the Reflection of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 100-Year History

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core idea behind it, in this case the idea of wishing and hope, the next step is fleshing out characters and motivations. For Wish, the main characters of Asha, Magnifico, and the star represent the core ideas of the movie.

his year has been an exciting time for all things Disney. As they celebrate their platinum anniversary, the studio has been busy at work developing the ultimate encapsulation of Disney animation. One that takes from their 100- year history and asks the question, “What happens when you wish upon a star and that star comes down from the cosmos to greet you?” Recently we had the opportunity to speak with the creative team behind Wish to find out how they took on the daunting task of looking through the storied catalogue of the studio that Walt Disney built to create something worthy of the centennial history while still having it be fresh and current. With the help of many of the companies greatest artists, storytellers and archivists, they took the idea of wishing upon the stars to create a new original story that surprisingly enough is the studio’s first homegrown fairytale not based on anything that existed prior. With inspiration from the giant painted backgrounds used for such films as Sleeping Beauty and Pinocchio, the creators of Wish made a love letter to the studio they so deeply admire, an ode to the billions of memories Walt Disney’s characters and movies have left in generations since its beginning in 1923. The Story of Wish Wish is the story of a 17-yearold named Asha who lives on the outskirts of the magical kingdom of Rosas, which itself is an island at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. In Rosas, wishes are granted by the magical King Magnifico. Asha is an idealist who is a beacon of light in her family and community.

Walt Disney Animation Studios is celebrating its 100 years with Wish, an all-new original fairytale that pays tribute to the past while looking towards the future. Photo Credit: Walt Disney Animation Studios

Chris Pine as King Magnifico, and Alan Tudyk as Asha’s pet goat Valentino, the animated musical arrives to theaters this Thanksgiving. Writing About Wishing When Jennifer Lee, the stu-

musical comedy that would celebrate the legacy of the studio and pay tribute to the people that have watched the films and the artists that created them. “Because Walt would want us to do something original.

one another, and what that legacy meant to the fans outside of the studio. Producer Peter Del Vecho says, “I would say there was more joy than anything else. I mean, the idea of trying to create something new and

share with all the fans something special.” Lee adds, “We just daydreamed beyond. But then what kept coming back were dreams and wishes and the concept of wishing on stars. I will say I have an absolute

Any time you pause in this film, our hope is that it's a painting. -Wish Director Fawn Veerasunthorn

dio’s chief creative officer and writer/executive producer of Wish began the journey of coming up with the fabled 100th anniversary movie, there was no specifics in mind on where to take the story. The only firm idea was that it would be an all-new

So we didn't want to do a collage of old movies. And someone went, ‘well, good luck. That's ambitious.’ We were like, ‘Okay!’" So began the process of talking amongst themselves about what Disney meant to

fresh, an original story with original characters, but somehow tied to the legacy. And again, all of us work there, we all grew up on Disney and we wanted to work for Disney, so it's sort of ingrained in us. But I think it came from a sense of pride and joy and wanting to

love of cosmology and stars and I was like ‘a star!? I'll put it in!’ So I think what is so fun is when we all start inspiring each other and then things, characters start to settle.” Once the dust settles on the concept of the story and the

After a chance to become part of the King’s closest assistants, she discovers something troubling about the King’s motivations and decides to seek help. As she stares into the sky, wishing for guidance, an actual star comes down to assist her in the journey to unravel the mysteries of the kingdom and help her community.

“There's that moment where [characters] start to speak to you and they tell you what they need to be. It was such a beautifully pure collaboration of when I think of it, it just was about possibility at the beginning and then some details came in and fell away as they always do. But then once we found Asha and Magnifico, they became everything for me in terms of the scope and the world fell into place. And so once that happens, it's a really great, energetic time,” says Lee. Heroism is a core tenant in Disney animation, and Asha in Wish grows into that throughout the film as well. She starts off as a teenager with normal ambitions, and she as well as the viewers watch her and world grow. “I think we've all watched many of the movies over and over and over again and know there's certain, you know, delicious characters. And having watched it with the Frozen sisters, just the sense of going back to that classic heroine. But what makes Asha unique and different? What new kind of story could we tell in terms of while also celebrating that we have great, strong heroines and the idea of watching her coming of age in a way that she doesn't start out with the ambition in the beginning.” In a move that will make many Disney fans excited, Wish will have the return of the classic Disney villain to face off against the heroine and her troupe of friends. Magnifico, voiced by Chris Pine, has the sharp looks of a hero but deviousness of someone who is hiding something, and based on the Wish trailer, might have a great villain song complete with the iconic green colors seen in villains like Scar in The Lion King, Ursula in The Little Mermaid, and even Oogie Boogie in The Nightmare Before Christmas. “To get to write a villain was daunting and delicious and scary. But to start to understand that what makes Magnifico unique was that we could start with, there's reasons behind his want, you can say they're kind of beautiful, what he wants

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for people, but that's not the measure of a character, it's when they're tested and how they respond and how can they handle stress.” Designing a Visual Homage to Disney Animation At the core of the creation of Wish was the idea of paying tribute to the art that came before, and with this film directors Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn made it a mission to pull from the past while creating something new and unique. Directed by Oscar-winning Chris Buck (director of Frozen, Frozen) and Fawn Veerasunthorn (head of story, Raya and the Last Dragon) both represent different generations of the studio, collaborating to bring a unified vision of the 100 years of Disney. Buck joined Disney as a hand-drawn animator under the guidance of Eric Larson, one of the studio’s Nine Old Men, the famous core group of Walt Disney animators. Veerasunthorn grew up in Thailand idolizing movies like Beauty and the Beast and joined the studio as a story artist on the original Frozen. Together, they set on taking elements from classic Disney stories and bringing their essence to the new project, taking note of the consistencies in visual styles, whether it be backgrounds, objects or characters. Veerasunthorn says, “We always set out with the two main goals: One is how do we celebrate the legacy of the studio? And the other is how do we pave the way for the future, look into the future. So the legacy part is in the look and feel of this movie, the watercolor look, the DNA of wishing upon the star. But we have an all-new original fairy tale. And we have a pop songwriter, Julia Michaels and Ben Rice that bring in these contemporary tunes to the Disney movie.” Buck adds, “There were a lot of things. Characters looking up at the sky, characters wishing on stars. We're like, ‘it's in the Disney DNA.’ And so then it just kind of kept snowballing from there, the whole wishing and wishing on a star and creating a character, bringing a star down, what would that be like? So all those kinds of fun things happened just from that initial thing of really looking at kind of what Walt had created.” As Walt Disney was one of the main inspirations for Wish, a lot of research was done on his life outside of the studio. “We always went back to Walt. We studied a lot of his history and how he grew up and how he got into the film business and why he and all these things. And those were so instrumental, at least in the early stages. And they really just kind of helped us along the way, too,” says Buck. The visual language of the film took from many Disney classics, including the grandiose hand-painted backgrounds of Sleeping Beauty, which filmmakers say adds to why Wish was meant to be seen on the big screen. “Sleeping Beauty has always been, we knew it's one of the most beautiful films the studio has ever done and then one of the biggest. And we thought, ‘well, it sure would be nice to celebrate this movie, the 100th anniversary, with a big film,’ something physically big on the screen. And so Sleeping Beauty, not only the aspect ratio, but then also just the design work is so gorgeous,” says Buck. Veerasunthorn says, “We studied the composition of those illustrations at the turn of the century. The specific way they frame things

with the archway or leaving a lot of space on the we dissected that and then we give that presentation to story artists who are involved in the early stages, and then that informed layout. Because any time you pause in this film, our hope is that it's a painting.” Buck adds, “Then we went back to the original artists that inspired Walt. Sometimes they weren't even artists that actually worked on the films, but just artists that inspired the artists who did work on the films. So we went back to the source of the source and it was great to do that. And we kept going back and just seeing what were the amazing things that they did. Because obviously they would probably look at today and go, ‘my gosh, you can do so many things with the computer, things we can never do.’ But there are also things that they did that just have that heart and soul and passion that really speak, that really say ‘Disney’.”

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And as for the two directors working together on this? They had a great time learning from one another and being weird. Buck says, “Well, Fawn I loved because, again, we know each other from the first Frozen, she boarded on that and so I already knew she was a great artist, she was a great thinker. She did a lot on Frozen also, she just really helped us kind of work on some tough sequences. So I already knew she had so much, that she cared so much about the story and the characters and brought that all the time to everything.” Working with Veerasunthorn and showing her the new departments and the artists who she didn’t interact with when she was in a specific department broadened her experience. She adds, “it's been a dream working with Chris. We knew each other from Frozen, but almost like from afar. And I admired him from Tarzan. So we had Frozen, Frozen, getting to work closely and we had similar sense of humor. That's what's delightful about it. I'm kind of weird and he's kind of weird too!” “I didn't realize she was as twisted as I am!” adds Buck. A Wish for Joy and Hope As the 100-year-old studio puts the final touches on their newest creation, a look back at the work that has been accomplished and a look forward at what can be, those that had the opportunity to work on it speak of the experience as one of pride and honor as it goes out into the world to be seen by audiences who will compare and contrast it to the compendium of all that is Disney, and for the creators, hopefully enjoy the unique voice it has. Producer Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones says, “from a thematic point of view, it's always been a movie about joy, but also about hope, because that is what Disney means to most of us, right. When we think about Disney, we think about joy, we think about hope.” Del Vecho says, “I hope it gives them a sense of hope. I think it's something that's very much needed in the world. I hope they enjoy taking their friends and family to the theater to see it on the big screen, because it's been a while since we've been able to do that. And we made this movie to share with people, to get that sense of community back, and I hope this movie reconnects people.”

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ste año ha sido un momento emocionante para todo lo relacionado con Disney. Mientras celebran su aniversario de platino, el estudio ha estado ocupado trabajando en el desarrollo de la encapsulación definitiva de la animación de Disney. Uno que toma de sus 100 años de historia y plantea la pregunta: “¿Qué sucede cuando le pides un deseo a una estrella y esa estrella desciende del cosmos para saludarte?” Recientemente tuvimos la oportunidad de hablar con el equipo creativo detrás de Wish para descubrir cómo asumieron la difícil tarea de revisar el catálogo histórico del estudio que Walt Disney construyó para crear algo digno de la historia centenaria sin dejar de ser fresco y actual. Con la ayuda de muchos de los mejores artistas, narradores y archiveros de la compañía, tomaron la idea de pedir deseos a las estrellas para crear una nueva historia original que, sorprendentemente, es el primer cuento de hadas local del estudio que no se basa en nada que existiera antes.

Inspirándose en los gigantescos fondos pintados utilizados en películas como The Sleeping Beauty y Pinocchio, los creadores de Wish hicieron una carta de amor al estudio que tanto admiran, una oda a los miles de millones de recuerdos que los personajes y las películas de Walt Disney han dejado a lo largo de generaciones desde sus inicios en 1923. La historia de Wish Wish es la historia de una joven de 17 años llamada Asha que vive en las afueras del reino mágico de Rosas, que a su vez es una isla en el extremo sur de la Península Ibérica. En Rosas los deseos los concede el mágico Rey Magnífico. Asha es una idealista que es un faro de luz en su familia y comunidad. Después de tener la oportunidad de formar parte de los asistentes más cercanos del Rey, descubre algo preocupante sobre las motivaciones del Rey y decide buscar ayuda. Mientras mira al cielo, deseando orientación, una estrella real desciende para ayudarla en el viaje para desentrañar los misterios del reino y ayudar a su comunidad. Con las voces de la actriz ganadora del Premio de la Academia Ariana DeBose como Asha, Chris Pine como King Magnifico y Alan Tudyk como Valentino, la cabra mascota de Asha, el musical animado llega a los cines este Día de Acción de Gracias. Escribir sobre los deseos Cuando Jennifer Lee, directora creativa del estudio

y escritora y productora ejecutiva de Wish, comenzó el viaje para crear la legendaria película del centenario, no había ningún detalle en mente sobre dónde llevar la historia. La única idea firme era que sería una comedia musical completamente nueva que celebraría el legado del estudio y rendiría homenaje a las personas que vieron las películas y a los artistas que las crearon. “Porque a Walt le gustaría que hiciéramos algo original. Por eso no queríamos hacer un collage de películas antiguas. Y alguien dijo: 'bueno, buena suerte'. Eso es ambicioso’. Dijimos: ‘¡Está bien!’". Así comenzó el proceso de hablar entre ellos sobre lo que Disney significaba para los demás y lo que ese legado significaba para los fans fuera del estudio. El productor Peter Del Vecho dice: “Yo diría que hubo más alegría que cualquier otra cosa. Quiero decir, la idea de intentar crear algo nuevo y fresco, una historia original con personajes originales, pero de alguna manera ligada al legado. Y nuevamente, todos trabajamos allí, todos crecimos en Disney y queríamos trabajar para Disney, así que está algo arraigado en nosotros. Pero creo que surgió de un sentimiento de orgullo y alegría y de querer compartir con todos los fans algo especial”. Lee añade: “Simplemente soñamos despiertos más allá. Pero luego lo que seguía regresando eran sueños y deseos y el concepto de pedir deseos a las estrellas. Diré que tengo un amor absoluto por la cosmología y las estrellas y pensé: '¿¡una estrella!? ¡Lo pondré! Así que creo que lo divertido es cuando todos empezamos a inspirarnos unos a otros y luego las cosas, los personajes, empiezan a asentarse”. Una vez que el polvo se asienta sobre el concepto de la historia y la idea central detrás de ella, en este caso la idea de deseo y esperanza, el siguiente paso es desarrollar personajes y motivaciones. Para Wish, los personajes principales de Asha, Magnifico y la estrella representan las ideas centrales de la película. "Hay ese momento en el que [los personajes] empiezan a hablarte y te dicen lo que necesitan ser. Fue una colaboración tan hermosa y pura, cuando lo pienso, al principio se trataba de posibilidades y luego algunos detalles aparecieron y desaparecieron como siempre sucede. Pero una vez que encontramos a Asha y Magnifico, se convirtieron en todo para mí en términos de alcance y el mundo encajó. Y una vez que eso sucede, es un momento realmente grandioso y lleno de energía”, dice Lee. El heroísmo es un elemento central en la animación de Disney, y Asha en Wish también se convierte en eso a lo largo de la película. Ella comienza como una adolescente con ambiciones nor-

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males, y ella y los espectadores la ven crecer a ella y al mundo. “Creo que todos hemos visto muchas de las películas una y otra vez y sabemos que hay ciertos personajes, ya sabes, deliciosos. Y después de haberlo visto con las hermanas Frozen, la sensación de volver a esa heroína clásica. Pero, ¿qué hace que Asha sea única y diferente? ¿Qué nuevo tipo de historia podríamos contar en términos de celebrar al mismo tiempo que tenemos heroínas grandes y fuertes y la idea de verla crecer de una manera que no comience con la ambición del principio? En un movimiento que entusiasmará a muchos fanáticos de Disney, Wish tendrá el regreso del clásico villano de Disney para enfrentarse a la heroína y su grupo de amigos. Magnifico, con la voz de Chris Pine, tiene la apariencia aguda de un héroe pero la astucia de alguien que esconde algo y, según el tráiler de Wish, podría tener una gran canción de villano completa con los icónicos colores verdes que se ven en villanos como Scar en The Lion King, Úrsula en The Little Mermaid e incluso Oogie Boogie en The Nightmare Before Christmas. “Escribir un villano fue desalentador, delicioso y aterrador. Pero para empezar a entender que lo que hace único a Magnifico es que podríamos empezar con razones detrás de su deseo, se puede decir que son hermosas, lo que él quiere para la gente, pero esa no es la medida de un personaje, es cuando se les hace pruebas y cómo responden y cómo pueden manejar el estrés”. Diseño de un homenaje visual a la animación de Disney En el centro de la creación de Wish estaba la idea de rendir homenaje al arte anterior, y con esta película los directores Chris Buck y Fawn Veerasunthorn se propusieron extraer del pasado mientras creaban algo nuevo y único. Dirigida por el ganador del Oscar Chris Buck (director de Frozen, Frozen) y Fawn Veerasunthorn (directora de la historia, Raya and the Last Dragon), ambos representan diferentes generaciones del estudio y colaboran para brindar una visión unificada de los

100 años de Disney. Buck se unió a Disney como animador dibujado a mano bajo la dirección de Eric Larson, uno de los Nueve Viejos del estudio, el famoso grupo central de animadores de Walt Disney. Veerasunthorn creció en Tailandia idolatrando películas como The Beauty And The Beast y se unió al estudio como artista de historias en el Frozen original. Juntos, se propusieron tomar elementos de las historias clásicas de Disney y aportar su esencia al nuevo proyecto, tomando nota de las coherencias en los estilos visuales, ya sean fondos, objetos o personajes. Veerasunthorn dice: “Siempre nos propusimos dos objetivos principales: uno es ¿cómo celebramos el legado del estudio? Y la otra es cómo allanamos el camino para el futuro, cómo miramos hacia el futuro. Entonces, la parte del legado está en la apariencia de esta película, la apariencia de la acuarela, el ADN de desearle a la estrella. Pero tenemos un cuento de hadas original completamente nuevo. Y tenemos una compositora pop, Julia Michaels y Ben Rice, que aportan estas melodías contemporáneas a la película de Disney”. Buck añade: “Hubo muchas cosas. Personajes que miran al cielo, personajes que piden deseos a las estrellas. Pensamos, "está en el ADN de Disney". Y entonces, a partir de ahí, siguió creciendo como una bola de nieve, todos los deseos y deseos de una estrella y la creación de un personaje, haciendo caer una estrella, ¿cómo sería eso? Así que todo ese tipo de cosas divertidas sucedieron desde el momento inicial de mirar realmente lo que Walt había creado”. Como Walt Disney fue una de las principales inspiraciones de Wish, se investigó mucho sobre su vida fuera del estudio. “Siempre volvimos a Walt. Estudiamos mucho de su historia y cómo creció y cómo llegó al negocio del cine y por qué él y todas estas cosas. Y esos fueron muy decisivos, al menos en las primeras etapas. Y realmente también nos ayudaron en el camino”, dice Buck. El lenguaje visual de la película tomó de muchos

clásicos de Disney, incluidos los grandiosos fondos pintados a mano de The Sleeping Beauty, que según los cineastas se suma a por qué Wish estaba destinado a ser visto en la pantalla grande. “The Sleeping Beauty siempre lo ha sido, sabíamos que es una de las películas más bellas que jamás haya hecho el estudio y, además, una de las más importantes. Y pensamos, 'bueno, seguro que sería bueno celebrar esta película, el centenario, con una gran película', algo físicamente grande en la pantalla. Y por eso The Sleeping Beauty, no sólo la relación de aspecto, sino también el trabajo de diseño es maravilloso”, dice Buck. Veerasunthorn dice: “Estudiamos la composición de esas ilustraciones a principios de siglo. La forma específica en que enmarcan las cosas con el arco o dejando mucho espacio en el, lo analizamos y luego damos esa presentación a los artistas de la historia que están involucrados en las primeras etapas, y luego ese diseño informado. Porque cada vez que haces una pausa en esta película, nuestra esperanza es que sea una pintura”. Buck añade: “Luego volvimos a los artistas originales que inspiraron a Walt. A veces ni siquiera eran artistas los que realmente trabajaron en las películas, sino simplemente artistas que inspiraron a los artistas que trabajaron en las películas.Así que volvimos a la fuente de la fuente y fue fantástico hacerlo. Y seguimos regresando y viendo cuáles fueron las cosas maravillosas que hicieron. Porque obviamente probablemente mirarían el día de hoy y dirían: 'Dios mío, puedes hacer tantas cosas con la computadora, cosas que nunca podremos hacer'. Pero también hay cosas que hicieron que simplemente tienen ese corazón, alma y pasión que realmente habla, eso realmente dice 'Disney'”. ¿Y en cuanto a que los dos directores trabajen juntos en esto? Se lo pasaron genial aprendiendo unos de otros y siendo raros. Buck dice: “Bueno, a Fawn me encantó porque, nuevamente, nos conocemos desde el primer Frozen, ella abordó eso y ya sabía que era una gran artista, era una gran pensadora. Ella también hizo mucho en Frozen, realmente nos ayudó a trabajar en algunas

secuencias difíciles. Así que ya sabía que ella tenía mucho, que se preocupaba mucho por la historia y los personajes y que aportaba eso todo el tiempo”. Trabajar con Veerasunthorn y mostrarle los nuevos departamentos y los artistas con los que no interactuaba cuando estaba en un departamento específico amplió su experiencia. Y añade: “Ha sido un sueño trabajar con Chris. Nos conocíamos de Frozen, pero casi como de lejos. Y lo admiraba de Tarzán. Así que teníamos a Frozen, Frozen, trabajando estrechamente y teníamos un sentido del humor similar. Eso es lo que tiene de encantador. ¡Soy un poco raro y él también es un poco raro! "¡No me di cuenta de que ella era tan retorcida como yo!" añade Buck. Un deseo de alegría y esperanza Mientras el estudio de 100 años da los toques finales a su nueva creación, una mirada retrospectiva al trabajo realizado y una mirada hacia lo que puede ser, aquellos que tuvieron la oportunidad de trabajar en ello hablan de la experiencia como uno de orgullo y honor al salir al mundo para ser visto por audiencias que lo compararán y contrastarán con el compendio de todo lo que es Disney, y para los creadores, con suerte, disfrutarán de la voz única que tiene. El productor Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster Jones dice: “desde un punto de vista temático, siempre ha sido una película sobre alegría, pero también sobre esperanza, porque eso es lo que Disney significa para la mayoría de nosotros, ¿verdad? Cuando pensamos en Disney, pensamos en la alegría, pensamos en la esperanza”. Del Vecho dice: “Espero que les dé una sensación de esperanza. Creo que es algo muy necesario en el mundo. Espero que disfruten llevando a sus amigos y familiares al cine para verlo en la pantalla grande, porque ha pasado un tiempo desde que pudimos hacer eso. Y hicimos esta película para compartirla con la gente, para recuperar ese sentido de comunidad, y espero que esta película vuelva a conectar a la gente”.

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