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For example, the court denied that Arizona police could arrest migrants without a warrant, make it a state offense when undocumented immigrants do not provide registration documents, and prohibit them from applying for a job.

ace exactamente 23 años, Arizona buscaba implementar la iniciativa de Ley SB 1070, la más radical hasta ese momento en la historia de los Estados Unidos.

Almost a quarter of a century later, the Republican governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, an acolyte of Donald Trump, wants to explore the limits of immigration constitutionality with the enactment this week of the controversial Law SB4.

Poco antes de entrar en vigor, una jueza frenó sus más polémicas medidas, y poco después, la Corte Suprema desechó por inconstitucionales sus cláusulas más extremas. Por ejemplo, negó que la policía de Arizona pudiera arrestar a migrantes sin orden judicial, convertir en delito estatal que los inmigrantes indocumentados no aporten documentos de registro y prohibir les solicitar un trabajo. Casi un cuarto de siglo después el gobernador republicano de Texas, Greg Abbott, un acólito de Donald Trump, quiere explorar los límites de la constitucionalidad migratoria con la promulgación esta semana de la polémica Ley SB4. La ley, que entra en vigor en marzo, permitiría a policías del departamento de seguridad pública de Texas detener y deportar de manera sumaria a México, sin apego al debido proceso bajo la ley, a inmigrantes que sean sospechosos de haber ingresado ilegalmente a Texas. Los migrantes tendrían la opción de aceptar una orden de deportación por parte de un juez o ser acusados de un delito menor. Si reinciden en su comportamiento, la legislación establece una pena de cárcel de hasta 20 años en prisión. “Es un ataque directo y descarado contra nuestras comunidades, legalizando lo que esencialmente constituyen actos de racismo”, me dice el abogado Rafael Borrás. “Esta ley no solo es una afrenta a la justicia, sino que también socava los principios fundamentales de igualdad y respeto por los derechos humanos. Estamos indignados”. Afortunadamente, la Unión Nacional de Libertades Civiles (ACLU) tomó cartas en el asunto y planea presentar una demanda preventiva para tener la documentación lista para el momento en que la legislación entra en vigor y buscar frenar su aplicación. Que la ACLU, que históricamente ha sido una campeona en la lucha y la defensa por los derechos civiles, busque detener esta ley es aplaudible, pero esperamos una acción similarmente urgente por parte del Departamento de Justicia, como lo hizo con la legislación SB 1070 de Arizona en 2010. El gobierno federal tiene la obligación de reafirmar su autoridad exclusiva sobre la planeación y ejecución de las políticas migratorias, o de lo contrario tendremos un caos de legislaciones potencialmente contradictorias en los 50 estados del país. Abbott no tiene el apoyo de la totalidad de los departamentos de policía de su estado. A varios de ellos les preocupa ser abrumados por la cantidad potencial de migrantes que tendrían que encarcelar. Otras organizaciones temen un deterioro de la seguridad en Texas, toda vez que la nueva ley podría desalentar

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que los migrantes denuncien delitos o cooperan con las autoridades locales por temor a ser arrestados de por ciado Más allá si el circo grotesco de Abbott tiene un componente político- electoral, es innegable que se requiere una solución integral a la problemática migratoria, una tarea de gran calado que requiere de voluntad política y figuras de altura tanto en la Casa Blanca como en el Congreso. Tristemente nada de eso se vislumbra en el horizonte inmediato.

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xactly 23 years ago, Arizona sought to implement Bill SB 1070, the most radical Bill up to that point in the history of the United States. Shortly before coming into effect, a judge stopped its most controversial measures, and shortly after, the Supreme Court rejected its most extreme clauses as unconstitutional.

The law, which goes into effect in March, would allow Texas Department of Public Safety police officers to detain and summarily deport to Mexico, without due process under the law, immigrants who are suspected of having entered Texas illegally. Migrants would have the option of accepting a deportation order from a judge or being charged with a misdemeanor. If they repeat their behavior, the legislation establishes a prison sentence of up to 20 years in prison. “It is a direct and blatant attack against our communities, legalizing what essentially constitute acts of racism,” lawyer Rafael Borrás tells me. “This law is not only an affront to justice, but also undermines fundamental principles of equality and respect for human rights. “We are outraged.” Fortunately, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) took action on the matter and plans to file a preemptive lawsuit to have the documentation ready for the moment the legislation comes into effect and seek to stop its application. That the ACLU, which has historically been a champion in fighting and advocating for civil rights, would seek to stop this law is applaudable, but we expect similarly urgent action from the Department of Justice, as it did with Arizona’s SB 1070 legislation in 2010. The federal government has the obligation to reaffirm its exclusive authority over the planning and execution of immigration policies, or else we will have a chaos of potentially contradictory legislation in the 50 states of the country. Abbott does not have the support of all of the police departments in his state. Several of them worry about being overwhelmed by the potential number of migrants they would have to imprison. Other organizations fear a deterioration in security in Texas, since the new law could discourage migrants from reporting crimes or cooperating with local authorities for fear of being arrested outright. Furthermore, if Abbott's grotesque circus has a political-electoral component, it is undeniable that a comprehensive solution to the immigration problem is required, a task of great significance that requires political will and high-ranking figures in both the White House and the Congress. Sadly, none of that is on the immediate horizon.

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HEALTH CARE FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IS COMPLICATED, BUT HERE ARE RESOURCES THAT CAN HELP For Amy Parham’s 19-year-old daughter, Ava, selfadvocacy means setting boundaries around people she allows in her personal space and who touch her. Ava, who lives with Down syndrome and autism, has been taught the Circles curriculum, which allows her to point to a color if she feels uncomfortable or unsafe around someone. She uses this in school, such as to indicate who’s allowed to bring her to the bathroom.

Ashley Wilson was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth, and has diabetes and liver disease as a result of her condition. When she was 19, Wilson – now 26 and living in Los Angeles – started to transition from pediatric to adult specialists. Photo Credit: Ashley Wilson / California Health Report

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hen Christopher McGeever was 22, he aged out of the educational services available to him and needed to enroll in another program for adults with disabilities. There are several daytime caregiving facilities in the San Jose community where he lives. But when his mother, Laura, called to enroll him, many said, “No.” Even though they were designed to care for adults with disabilities like McGeever, who lives with cerebral palsy and is nonverbal, the programs didn’t want to accommodate someone with a feeding tube or provide one-on-one support. “Some of the day programs make an active decision not to have people with feeding tubes,” Laura McGeever said, also noting that a program Christopher was in later decided to no longer accept his health care plan. “If the provider doesn’t feel like it, then they don’t need to accept you.” Adults with disabilities no longer qualify for the same care, services and programs that they did as children. Instead, youth who turn 18 and their families must tackle a long checklist of tasks that include moving from pediatric to adult health care specialists, finding employment or day programs, and figuring out living arrangements. Finding group homes that treat disabled adults well can be a challenge, and many disability advocates argue that there should be more resources to help people with disabilities remain in their communities. For many young people with disabilities and their caregivers, this transition period is a struggle exacerbated by disjointed health care and social service systems, gaps in information and a lack of support. Yet with knowledge of the right resources and time set aside to plan, this transition becomes more manageable. Parents and adolescents can benefit especially from support groups, which help them feel less alone going through this process. Self-advocacy as a part of growing up In California, several nonprofit and community organizations work to help parents teach their kids with disabilities and complex health needs how to advocate for themselves as they enter adulthood. The San Jose-based Parents Helpings Parents, for instance, has a Connections California program to assist parents across the state in preparing their kids for this transition. They also host events for young people with disabilities. “Our goal is to introduce transition to adulthood early and often to all who want to learn, so that parents will ask specific questions (and) teach self-advocacy and self-determination skills from the start,” said Alyssa DiFilippo, Parents Helping Parents’ strategic projects manager. Connections California presentations include tips on how to teach kids to speak up for themselves and request the support they need to succeed at home, in school, at work and in the community. What this looks like for each child varies depending on their health conditions and disabilities.

when he is getting X-rays and dental work,” she said. San Andreas Regional Center eventually helped connect her to a qualified professional.

“There is a little bit of a force field around her, where she doesn’t want people to be in that space unless you are an approved member of Team Ava,” said Parham, a marketing manager at Parents Helping Parents.

In addition to health care, it is important to check that a living situation for a young adult with disabilities is a good fit. Every 90 days, Laura and Christopher McGeever meet with his group home team. While Laura McGeever makes decisions about her son’s care in the group home and his medical care, she also pays attention to whether or not he is happy. At the group home, she encouraged his team to allow him to help care for the garden, which gives him an opportunity to socialize.

Self-advocacy resources like this one compiled by Disability Rights California can also help. For those who require legal assistance, the organization also has a legal advocacy unit to help people with disabilities fight for their rights.

“We told him his whole life that when his younger sister went off to college, he would get a chance to be in a home of his own,” she said. “My son is just happy to be with (people), so he helps with all (the home’s) chores, doing the garbage, doing the gardening.”

Some topics, such as abuse in licensed care facilities and community settings, may be hard to stomach but are important to learn about, said Maria Garcia, who led a Disability Rights California webinar. Learning about adult protective services and other forms of support can help keep adults with disabilities safe from abuse and neglect, Garcia said.

Resources for Transition-Age Youth and Families

Planning for health care transitions Dr. Patience White is a pediatric rheumatologist and co-director of Got Transition, a national resource center that focuses on the shift from pediatric to adult health care. For decades she has found that, when adolescents with disabilities are included in health care decisions (when they are able to participate), their transition to adult care is easier. “There should be a tremendous [effort] to work with young people, so they can make their own decisions and can manage their health care,” Dr. White said. “They have preferences, they have requests, and in the long run, their parents aren’t going to be there.” Got Transition has a toolkit for young people with disabilities and complex health conditions to help them work through decision-making with their families. They can also take an online quiz to see if they are ready for the transition from pediatric to adult health care. For young people and their families looking for practical advice on how to transition to adult health care, turning to health condition-focused foundations and groups may be useful. Some of these organizations have California-based chapters, such as those for diabetes and cystic fibrosis. More than a decade after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a teenager, Niketa Calame-Harris found resources and a community of people like her through the American Diabetes Association’s Southern California chapter. She learned, for instance, how to instruct her doctor on the right language to use when requesting insurance approval for life-saving devices such as glucose monitors. “Living with a condition that’s a 24/7 monitoring thing, where one move could set you on a good day or one move could put you in (the emergency room) every single day is scary,” said Calame-Harris, now chair of her chapter’s advocacy committee. Having a mentor with the same condition also helped Ashley Wilson, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth, and has diabetes and liver disease as a result of her condition. When she was 19, Wilson – now 26 and living in Los Angeles – started to transition from pediatric to adult specialists. Wilson needed a team of doctors to help manage her health. She liked the adult specialists helping her manage her liver and endocrine issues, but not her pulmonary care team. Her mentor told her she needed to do what was best for her mental and physical health. Drawing courage from her mentor’s guidance, Wilson found new pulmonary care specialists. The experience taught her the importance of speaking up for herself, even if it feels scary. “You cannot worry about pleasing others,” Wilson said. “You have to prioritize yourself.” Laura McGeever also had a difficult time finding the right health specialists for Christopher, now 32, including dentists through California’s safety-net dental insurance program, Denti-Cal. “None of the doctors were qualified to take care of my son because he needs to have sedation dentistry

•Center for Independent Living helps with advocacy, counseling, housing assistance, and information and referral services for disabled adults in Alameda County. For more information, email info@centerforindependentliving.orgor call 510-841-4776 • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Center for Healthy Adolescent Transition supports adolescents and young adults with chronic illnesses and disabilities to prepare them for adulthood and their transition to adult healthcare. For more information, email rcuevas@chla.usc.edu or call 323-361-8592

• Disability Benefits 101 California has information on disability benefits, health care, ABLE accounts and more. • Disability Rights California offers resources on selfadvocacy, provides help with legal issues, and helps support disability-focused legislation in the state. For assistance, people can call 1-800-776-5746 • FREED Center for Independent Living has programs and services to support young adults with disabilities as they move into adulthood. For more information, call 530-477-3333 or 530-742-4474. • Got Transition is a national resource center focusing on pediatric to adult health care transitions. The center can be contacted by email at info@GotTransition. org or by phone at 202-769-0486 • Parents Helping Parents offers support and information for parents caring for children with disabilities in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. This includes online information on hundreds of topics, webinars, access to support groups and one-on-one phone support. For more information call 408-727-5775 or 855-7275775, or email info@php.com. • Strategies to Empower People gives resources to help adults with disabilities participate in their own communities and teaches them about healthy relationships. For more information, call 916-679-1555. • Valley Children’s Hospital Adult and Transition of Care Program helps young people transition from pediatric to adult health care. To learn more, call 559-353-6525.

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uando Christopher McGeever tenía 22 años, ya no podía acceder a los servicios educativos disponibles para él y necesitaba inscribirse en otro programa para adultos con discapacidades. Hay varios centros de cuidado diurno en la comunidad de San José donde vive. Pero cuando su madre, Laura, llamó para inscribirlo, muchos dijeron: “No”. Aunque fueron diseñados para atender a adultos con discapacidades como McGeever, que vive con parálisis cerebral y no habla, los programas no querían acomodar a alguien con una sonda de alimentación ni brindar apoyo personalizado. “Algunos de los programas diurnos toman una decisión activa de no tener personas con sondas de alimentación”, dijo Laura McGeever, y también señaló que un programa en el que estaba Christopher decidió más tarde no aceptar más su plan de atención médica. “Si el proveedor no tiene ganas, entonces no es necesario que te acepte”. Los adultos con discapacidades ya no califican para recibir la misma atención, servicios y programas que tenían cuando eran niños. En cambio, los jóvenes que cumplen 18 años y sus familias deben afrontar una larga lista de tareas que incluyen pasar de especialistas en atención médica pediátrica a especialistas en atención médica para adultos, encontrar empleo o programas diurnos y determinar cómo vivir. Encontrar hogares grupales que traten bien a los adultos discapacitados puede ser un desafío, y muchos defensores de la discapacidad argumentan que debería haber más recursos para ayudar a las personas con discapacidad a permanecer en sus comunidades. Para muchos jóvenes con discapacidad y sus cuidadores, este período de transición es una lucha exacerbada por sistemas de atención médica y servicios sociales desarticulados, lagunas de información y falta de apoyo. Sin embargo, con el conocimiento de los recursos adecuados y el tiempo reservado para planificar, esta transición se vuelve más manejable. Los padres y adolescentes pueden beneficiarse especialmente de los grupos de apoyo, que les ayudan a sentirse menos solos durante este proceso.

La autodefensa como parte del crecimiento En California, varias organizaciones comunitarias y sin fines de lucro trabajan para ayudar a los padres a enseñar a sus hijos con discapacidades y necesidades de salud complejas cómo defenderse a sí mismos cuando ingresan a la edad adulta. Parents Helpings Parents, con sede en San José, por ejemplo, tiene un programa Connections California para ayudar a los padres de todo el estado a preparar a sus hijos para esta transición. También organizan eventos para jóvenes con discapacidades. "Nuestro objetivo es introducir la transición a la edad adulta de manera temprana y frecuente a todos los que quieran aprender, de modo que los padres hagan preguntas específicas (y) enseñen habilidades de autodefensa y autodeterminación desde el principio", dijo Alyssa DiFilippo, Parents Helping Parents. 'Gerente de proyectos estratégicos. Las presentaciones de Connections California incluyen consejos sobre cómo enseñar a los niños a hablar por sí mismos y solicitar el apoyo que necesitan para tener éxito en el hogar, la escuela, el trabajo y la comunidad. Lo que esto significa para cada niño varía dependiendo de sus condiciones de salud y discapacidades. Para Ava, la hija de 19 años de Amy Parham, la autodefensa significa establecer límites en torno a las personas a las que permite entrar en su espacio personal y que la tocan. A Ava, que vive con síndrome de Down y autismo, le han enseñado el plan de estudios Círculos, que le permite señalar un color si se siente incómoda o insegura con alguien. Ella usa esto en la escuela, por ejemplo para indicar quién puede llevarla al baño. "Hay un pequeño campo de fuerza a su alrededor, donde no quiere que la gente esté en ese espacio a menos que seas un miembro aprobado del Equipo Ava", dijo Parham, gerente de marketing de Parents Helping Parents. Los recursos de autodefensa como este compilado por Disability Rights California también pueden ayudar. Para quienes requieren asistencia legal, la organización también cuenta con una unidad de defensa legal para ayudar a las personas con discapacidad a luchar por sus derechos. Algunos temas, como el abuso en centros de atención autorizados y entornos comunitarios, pueden ser difíciles de digerir, pero es impor-

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ESPAÑOL tante aprender sobre ellos, dijo María García, quien dirigió un seminario web de Disability Rights California. Aprender sobre los servicios de protección para adultos y otras formas de apoyo puede ayudar a mantener a los adultos con discapacidades a salvo del abuso y la negligencia, dijo García. Planificación de transiciones en la atención médica La Dra. Patience White es reumatóloga pediátrica y codirectora de Got Transition, un centro nacional de recursos que se enfoca en el cambio de la atención médica pediátrica a la de adultos. Durante décadas ha descubierto que, cuando se incluye a los adolescentes con discapacidad en las decisiones de atención médica (cuando pueden participar), su transición a la atención de adultos es más fácil. “Debería hacerse un tremendo [esfuerzo] para trabajar con los jóvenes, para que puedan tomar sus propias decisiones y administrar su atención médica”, dijo el Dr. White. "Tienen preferencias, tienen solicitudes y, a la larga, sus padres no estarán allí". Got Transition tiene un conjunto de herramientas para jóvenes con discapacidades y condiciones de salud complejas para ayudarlos a trabajar en la toma de decisiones con sus familias. También pueden realizar un cuestionario en línea para ver si están preparados para la transición de la atención médica pediátrica a la de adultos. Para los jóvenes y sus familias que buscan consejos prácticos sobre cómo hacer la transición a la atención sanitaria para adultos, puede resultar útil recurrir a fundaciones y grupos centrados en las enfermedades. Algunas de estas organizaciones tienen capítulos con sede en California, como los de diabetes y fibrosis quística. Más de una década después de que la diagnosticaran con diabetes tipo 1 cuando era adolescente, Niketa Calame-Harris encontró recursos y una comunidad de personas como ella a través del capítulo del sur de California de la Asociación Estadounidense de Diabetes. Aprendió, por ejemplo, a instruir a su médico sobre el lenguaje correcto que debe utilizar al solicitar la aprobación del seguro

para dispositivos que salvan vidas, como monitores de glucosa.

tos jóvenes con enfermedades crónicas y discapacidades para prepararlos para la edad adulta y su transición a la atención médica para adultos. Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a rcuevas@chla.usc.edu o llame al 323-3618592

"Vivir con una condición que requiere monitoreo las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, donde un movimiento podría hacer que tengas un buen día o un movimiento podría llevarte (a la sala de emergencias) todos los días, es aterrador", dijo CalameHarris, ahora presidente del comité de defensa de su capítulo. Tener un mentor con la misma enfermedad también ayudó a Ashley Wilson, a quien diagnosticaron con fibrosis quística al nacer y tiene diabetes y enfermedad hepática como resultado de su enfermedad. Cuando tenía 19 años, Wilson - que ahora tiene 26 y vive en Los Ángeles - comenzó la transición de especialista en pediatría a especialista en adultos. Wilson necesitaba un equipo de médicos para ayudarla a controlar su salud. Le gustaban los especialistas en adultos que la ayudaban a controlar sus problemas hepáticos y endocrinos, pero no su equipo de atención pulmonar. Su mentor le dijo que necesitaba hacer lo mejor para su salud física y mental. Wilson se armó de valor gracias a la guía de su mentor y encontró nuevos especialistas en atención pulmonar. La experiencia le enseñó la importancia de hablar por sí misma, incluso si le da miedo. "No puedes preocuparte por complacer a los demás", dijo Wilson. "Tienes que priorizarte a ti mismo". Laura McGeever también tuvo dificultades para encontrar los especialistas de salud adecuados para Christopher, que ahora tiene 32 años, incluidos dentistas a través del programa de seguro dental de red de seguridad de California, Denti-Cal. “Ninguno de los médicos estaba calificado para atender a mi hijo porque necesita odontología con sedación cuando le hacen radiografías y trabajos dentales”, dijo. El Centro Regional de San Andreas finalmente la ayudó a conectarla con un profesional calificado. Además de la atención médica, es importante

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Amy y Sean Parham con su hija Ava, de 19 años, que vive con síndrome de Down y autismo. Photo Credit: Cortesía de la familia Parham

comprobar que la situación de vida de un adulto joven con discapacidad sea adecuada. Cada 90 días, Laura y Christopher McGeever se reúnen con el equipo local de su grupo. Mientras Laura McGeever toma decisiones sobre el cuidado de su hijo en el hogar grupal y su atención médica, también presta atención a si él es feliz o no. En el hogar grupal, alentó a su equipo a que le permitiera ayudar a cuidar el jardín, lo que le brinda la oportunidad de socializar. “Toda su vida le dijimos que cuando su hermana menor fuera a la universidad, él tendría la oportunidad de tener su propia casa”, dijo. “Mi hijo simplemente está feliz de estar con (la gente), así que ayuda con todas las tareas (de la casa), sacar la basura, hacer el jardín”. • Recursos para jóvenes y familias en edad de transición • Center for Independent Living ayuda con defensa, asesoramiento, asistencia de vivienda e información y servicios de referencia para adultos discapacitados en el condado de Alameda. Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a info@centerforindependentliving.org o llame al 510-841-4776 • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Center for Healthy Adolescent Transition apoya a adolescentes y adul-

• Disability Rights California ofrece recursos sobre autodefensa, brinda ayuda con cuestiones legales y ayuda a respaldar la legislación centrada en la discapacidad en el estado. Para obtener ayuda, las personas pueden llamar al 1-800-776-5746 • FREED Center for Independent Living tiene programas y servicios para apoyar a los adultos jóvenes con discapacidades a medida que avanzan hacia la edad adulta. Para obtener más información, llame al 530-477-3333 o al 530-742-4474. • Got Transition es un centro de recursos nacional que se centra en las transiciones de la atención médica de niños a adultos. Se puede contactar al centro por correo electrónico a info@GotTransition. org o por teléfono al 202-769-0486 • Parents Helping Parents ofrece apoyo e información para padres que cuidan a niños con discapacidades en inglés, español y vietnamita. Esto incluye información en línea sobre cientos de temas, seminarios web, acceso a grupos de apoyo y asistencia telefónica personalizada. Para obtener más información llame al 408-727-5775 o al 855727-5775, o envíe un correo electrónico a info@php. com. • Strategies to Empower People brinda recursos para ayudar a los adultos con discapacidades a participar en sus propias comunidades y les enseña sobre relaciones saludables. Para obtener más información, llame al 916-679-1555. • Valley Children’s Hospital Adult and Transition of Care Program ayuda a los jóvenes a realizar la transición de la atención médica pediátrica a la de adultos. Para obtener más información, llame al 559-353-6525.

6 CONSEJOS PARA UNA ALIMENTACIÓN SALUDABLE (¡Y DELICIOSA!) DURANTE LOS DÍAS FESTIVOS Por Laura Clapper, MD, directora médica de CCA Health California

n CCA Health California, tenemos la misión de ayudar a nuestros miembros a optimizar su salud, y los alimentos nutritivos son el pilar principal de esa misión. Dado que la comida juega un papel importante durante la temporada festiva, comparto algunos consejos sencillos para una alimentación más saludable que puedes implementar este año mientras mantienes vivas las tradiciones y la festividad de tu familia. Platillos festivos favoritos y alimentación saludable Los días festivos suelen ser momentos preciados en los que se reúnen miembros de la familia de todas las edades. En esta época del año, el Día de Todos los Santos es lo más importante. Y aunque el rico entramado de culturas de nuestro estado sugiere que cada familia puede tener su propia manera de celebrar estos días especiales, ¡Es probable que la comida sea el centro de todas ellas! La comida es una parte integral de la cultura familiar. A través de recetas o tradiciones, las familias pueden compartir partes de su historia e identidad familiar que abarcan generaciones. Si bien la preparación de alimentos en sí misma crea un momento especial para vincularse con los seres queridos, también presenta una oportunidad para priorizar la salud y al mismo tiempo honrar el patrimonio cultural. Sabemos que preservar la delicia y la autenticidad de los platillos y dulces es una prioridad, por eso compartimos algunos consejos sencillos que se apegan al corazón de las recetas, sin dejar de priorizar la salud. Es importante mantener el equilibrio en la dieta, incluso durante estas épocas extra festivas. Por ejemplo, el Centro para la Prevención de Enfermedades Cardíacas y Vasculares de la UCSF recomienda man-

deseas explorar opciones alternativas para hacer que las recetas tradicionales sean más saludables, existen muchas formas de experimentar. Algunos pequeños cambios que no comprometerán el sabor de tu plato son cambiar solo un alimento básico de tu receta favorita. Por ejemplo, prueba un corte de carne más magro, reduce la cantidad de azúcar o sal, o usa una versión integral de uno de tus ingredientes principales (como usar arroz integral en lugar de arroz blanco).

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tenerse hidratado, evitar el exceso de alcohol y comer alimentos ricos en proteínas poco antes de que comiencen las festividades. Consejo 1: ¡Ve por el sabor! Muchas recetas festivas requieren ingredientes de temporada, lo que significa que podría ser un momento ideal para encontrar frutas, verduras y hierbas frescas de temporada y más asequibles que en otras épocas del año. Los productos de temporada están en su mejor momento de sabor y pueden mejorar incluso la receta más básica. Si los productos frescos no son una opción, los alimentos enlatados tienen muchos beneficios y algunos sabores se pueden enlatar aún mejor: tomates, calabaza, maíz y chiles verdes, por ejemplo. Solo asegúrate de que las opciones enlatadas no tengan sal ni azúcar agregadas. Las frutas y verduras congeladas son otra gran opción. Consejo 2: ¡Experimenta! Sabemos que parte de comer durante las fiestas implica ir por un segundo plato. Si

Consejo 3: Involucra a todos Compartir recetas especiales o historias sobre cocinar con generaciones pasadas no sólo es una parte importante de la historia familiar, sino también una excelente manera de enseñar a las generaciones futuras a apreciar la comida. Las investigaciones muestran que cocinar y comer juntos puede mejorar el estado de ánimo y fortalecer los vínculos sociales, además de motivar recetas más saludables porque somos más conscientes de qué ingredientes usamos cuando cocinamos para otros. Crear curiosidad sobre cómo se elaboran los platillos, por qué se utiliza cada ingrediente y las técnicas de cocina puede crear recuerdos para toda la vida. Cocinar platillos tradicionales, así como alternativas saludables para complementar la comida, es una excelente manera de honrar las recetas familiares y al mismo tiempo crear equilibrio. Consejo 4: Encuentra el equilibrio y ten un plan Hay muchas maneras de disfrutar todas las deliciosas recetas y aun así tener en cuenta la salud. Puedes hacer esto de muchas maneras, como probándolos en porciones más pequeñas o equilibrando tu plato incorporando una verdura o proteína magra en un platillo rico en carbohidratos. Si tu familia está ansiosa por probar el de-

porción que comes no sólo te ayudará a controlar tu enfermedad crónica a largo plazo, sino que también te permitirá sentirte mejor ese día. Todo el mundo puede ser consciente y proactivo con respecto a su salud durante los festivos manteniéndose hidratado, limitando el consumo de alcohol y controlando el consumo de sal.

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licioso pan de muerto, anímalos primero a disfrutar unas verduras asadas o frutas de temporada. Una excelente manera de asegurarte de consumir los cinco grupos de alimentos es visitar myplate.gov para encontrar consejos y recursos locales para una alimentación nutritiva. Usar platos más pequeños también es siempre una manera fácil de optar por porciones más pequeñas. Si tienes condiciones que podrían afectar tu dieta, consulta con tu médico o plan de salud para obtener recursos que se ajusten a tus necesidades dietéticas específicas. Consejo 5: Ten en cuenta los desencadenantes alimentarios Si tiene una enfermedad crónica, como diabetes o una enfermedad cardíaca, es importante planificar con anticipación y tener en cuenta los desencadenantes alimentarios que pueden comprometer su condición de salud. Los festivos normalmente significan que hay más postres, que tienen un alto contenido de azúcar, y mantequilla y carnes rojas, que tienen un alto contenido de grasas saturadas. Ser selectivo sobre los alimentos que eliges y el tamaño de la

Consejo 6: Sal a caminar después de cenar como una nueva tradición Una nueva tradición que todos pueden crear juntos son las caminatas después de la cena u otra actividad física en la que todos puedan participar. Dar un paseo corto por la cuadra modela un comportamiento saludable y aumenta las conexiones sociales con los vecinos, y es un buen momento para que los miembros de la familia se ayuden entre sí. No se trata de la distancia, se trata del tiempo que pasamos en familia al aire libre, incluso si eso significa usar carriolas o ayudas para caminar según sea necesario. CCA Health California presta servicios a personas en los condados de Merced, Santa Clara, San Joaquín y Stanislaus. El plan de salud trabaja con miembros, proveedores y organizaciones comunitarias para coordinar la atención centrada en la persona que aborda los factores sociales que impactan la salud y empodera a las personas para tomar decisiones que se alineen con sus valores y preferencias. Para obtener más información, visite ccahealthca.org.

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5 TIPS FOR SAFE HOLIDAY TRAVEL

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he holiday season can be stressful enough before adding travel to the mix. Coordinating ground or air travel and planning accommodations, even if you’re simply staying with loved ones, is often just the beginning and health and safety concerns can fall by the wayside. For example, the highest incidence rate of cardiac mortality for the entire year occurs between Christmas and New Year’s Day, according to the American Heart Association, and more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur each year in the United States. If you’re among the 62% of Americans who plan to travel this holiday season, according to research conducted by IPX1031, consider these tips to protect your health and safety. Plan Ahead Proper planning can help ensure you’re prepared to handle any unexpected challenges or delays when you depart. Check the weather before heading out – including at your destination – and travel around any anticipated storms. Leave early to account for potentially heavy traffic and plot your path in advance to ensure you’re aware of any road closures or construction, which can allow you to find alternate routes, if necessary, rather than trying to adjust on the fly. Ensure Your Family is Up to Date on Vaccines Routine vaccinations can help protect you from infectious diseases that can be easily spread when around a large group of people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the seasonal flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. Other vaccines, such as the COVID-19 vaccine or booster and measles vaccine, can help protect not only your health, but your loved ones as well. Learn CPR Only about 40% of people who suffer from cardiac arrest receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, from a bystander,

according to the American Heart Association. However, immediate CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. Just in time for the holiday season, revamped Hands-Only CPR training kiosks, which provide an overview of Hands-Only CPR followed by a practice session and a 30-second test, are available in airports, hospitals and other locations around the country. With the help of a practice mannequin, the kiosks give feedback about the depth and rate of compression, as well as proper hand placement – factors that influence the effectiveness of CPR – and teaches the two simple steps: 1. Call 911 2. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest of the individual experiencing cardiac arrest until help arrives Many of the Hands-Only CPR kiosks, as well as the Hands-Only CPR campaign, are supported by Elevance Health Foundation. To find a kiosk along your travel path, visit heart.org/handsonlycpr. Prepare Your Vehicle Car trouble is a common culprit during holiday travel. To help avoid potential issues, have your vehicle checked before embarking on an extended trip. Check tires, the battery, headlights, windshield wipers and any other parts that may be adversely impacted by winter weather. Also ensure your vehicle is equipped with essentials like a spare tire or inflation kit, jack, jumper cables, blankets, a first aid kit and a flashlight in case of an emergency. Pack a Health Kit If you take prescription or over-the-counter medications, it may be difficult to quickly get a refill at your destination, so be sure to pack enough to last your entire trip, plus extras in case you encounter any travel delays. It may also be helpful to pack other essentials including hand sanitizer, a first-aid kit, cold medicine, aspirin and your health insurance card in case of any unexpected injuries or illnesses while on the road.

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a temporada navideña puede ser estresante cuando se agregan viajes a la mezcla. Coordinar los viajes terrestres o aéreos y planificar el alojamiento, incluso si simplemente se hospeda con sus seres queridos, a menudo es solo el comienzo y las preocupaciones de salud y seguridad que pueden quedar en el camino. Por ejemplo, la tasa de incidencia más alta de mortalidad cardíaca durante todo el año ocurre entre Navidad y Año Nuevo, según la American Heart Association (Asociación Americana del Corazón), y cada año ocurren más de 350,000 paros cardíacos extrahospitalarios en los Estados Unidos.

o CPR, por parte de un transeúnte. Sin embargo, la CPR inmediata puede duplicar o triplicar las posibilidades de supervivencia de una víctima de un paro cardíaco. Justo a tiempo para la temporada navideña, en aeropuertos, hospitales y otros lugares del país se encuentran disponibles quioscos renovados de capacitación en CPR solo con las manos, que brindan una descripción general de la CPR solo con las manos seguida de una sesión de práctica y una prueba de 30 segundos. Con la ayuda de un maniquí de práctica, los quioscos brindan información sobre la profundidad y la velocidad decompresión, así como la colocación adecuada de las manos (factores que influyen en la efectividad de la CPR) y enseñan los dos sencillos pasos:

Si se encuentra entre el 62 % de los estadounidenses que planean viajar en esta temporada navideña, según una investigación realizada por IPX1031, considere estos consejos para proteger su salud y seguridad.

1. Llame al 911.

Planifique con anticipación

Muchos de los quioscos de CPR solo con las manos, así como la campaña de CPR solo con las manos, cuentan con el apoyo de Elevance Health Foundation. Para encontrar un quiosco a lo largo de su ruta de viaje, visite heart.org/ handsonlycpr.

Una planificación adecuada puede ayudarle a garantizar que esté preparado para afrontar cualquier desafío o retraso inesperado cuando salga. Verifique el clima antes de salir, incluso en su destino, y evite las tormentas anticipadas. Salga temprano para tener en cuenta el tráfico potencialmente pesado y trace su camino con anticipación para asegurarse de estar al tanto de cualquier cierre o construcción de carreteras, lo que puede permitirle encontrar rutas alternativas, si es necesario, en lugar de intentar adaptarse sobre la marcha. Asegúrese de que su familia esté al día con las vacunas La vacunación sistemática puede ayudar a protegerlo de enfermedades infecciosas que pueden transmitirse fácilmente cuando se encuentra cerca de un grupo grande de personas. Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recomiendan la vacuna antigripal estacional para todas las personas a partir de los 6 meses de edad. Otras vacunas, como la vacuna contra la COVID-19 o la vacuna de refuerzo y la vacuna contra el sarampión, pueden ayudar a proteger no solo su salud, sino también la de sus seres queridos. Aprenda CPR Según la American Heart Association, solo un 40 % de las personas que sufren un paro cardíaco reciben reanimación cardiopulmonar,

2. Empuje fuerte y rápido en el centro del pecho de la persona que sufre un paro cardíaco hasta que llegue la ayuda.

Prepare su vehículo Problemas con el auto son un culpable común durante los viajes de vacaciones. Para ayudar a evitar problemas, revise su vehículo antes de emprender en un viaje prolongado. Revise los neumáticos, la batería, los faros, los limpiaparabrisas y cualquier otra pieza que pueda verse afectada negativamente por el clima invernal. También asegúrese de que su vehículo esté equipado con elementos esenciales como una llanta de repuesto o un kit de inflado, un gato, cables de puente, mantas, un botiquín de primeros auxilios y una linterna en caso de una emergencia. Empaque un botiquín Si toma medicamentos recetados o de venta libre, puede resultar difícil obtener un resurtido rápidamente en su destino, así que asegúrese de empacar lo suficiente para todo el viaje, además de extras en caso de que experimente algún retraso en el viaje. También puede resultar útil llevar otros elementos esenciales, como desinfectante para manos, un botiquín de primeros auxilios, medicamentos para el resfriado, aspirinas y su tarjeta de seguro médico en caso de lesiones o enfermedades inesperadas durante el viaje.

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SHARED MEAL EXPERIENCES: THE NEXT BIG THING BRINGING PEOPLE AND PUPS CLOSER

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EXPERIENCIAS GASTRONÓMICAS COMPARTIDAS: LA NOVEDAD QUE ACERCA A PERSONAS Y MASCOTAS

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o you throw birthday parties for your dog? Include them in family photos? Maybe you have matching outfits you don for special occasions? If you enjoy spending time with your pup through fun activities like these, you'll love the next big thing in bonding with pets: shared mealtime experiences. This isn't just eating at the same time. Shared mealtime experiences mean pet owners are creating human dishes for themselves that are inspired by the ingredients in their pup's food bowl. Once the dish is ready, you can both enjoy meals that mimic each other while spending quality time together. It's an activity that fills your belly and your cup at the same time. Shared meal inspiration Your dog is one of your most beloved companions, so it makes sense that as a dog owner, you may want to better understand your dog's mealtime experience. Through a new program called 'Share A Bowl with Beneful,' dog owners feeding their dogs select Beneful formulas can explore tasty complementary human recipes that highlight some of the colorful, wholesome and natural ingredients found in the formulas. To make this possible, Beneful created a free downloadable cookbook that includes four easy-to-follow human recipes inspired by your dog's favorite Beneful products. Sharing meals in this way encourages pet owners to take an active, empathic approach to what their dog experiences at mealtime. Learn more at Beneful.com/Bowl. For example, while your pup relishes a bowl of Beneful Originals With Beef, you

can make and enjoy a complementary dish of Beef Bulgogi Bowls inspired by the ingredients found in this formula. With delicious beef, rice, peas and spinach it's a wholesome, satisfying meal that comes with an extra helping of joy because you are sharing the moment together. Another inspiring recipe is for Parchment Baked Salmon and Sweet Potatoes, served over vegetable rice. This recipe reflects the quality ingredients in Beneful Originals With Salmon. Bake this dish for yourself before sitting down and serving your pup's food so you can both enjoy your respective dishes at the same time. Signs of enjoyment As you savor the tasty ingredients in your dish, you can look for signs your dog is enjoying his bowl as well. Positive reactions like tail wagging, perked ears and general mealtime excitement indicate he's digging his dish. Want to enhance your shared dining experience even more? If you're in the mood for tunes, play some music during mealtime. Once you're both finished with your respective meals, spend some additional time together either relaxing, cuddling or getting outside for a postmeal walk. Shared mealtime experiences create joy, because when people and pets bond, life becomes richer. Building a bowl for yourself inspired by the ingredients in your dog's favorite pet food formula can make you feel closer to your pet and sets the stage to better understand each other. Meals together may soon become the favorite time of day for you and your pet.

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BPT ¿Organiza fiestas de cumpleaños para su perro? ¿Los incluye en las fotos familiares? ¿Quizás combina su vestuario con su mascota en ocasiones especiales? Si le gusta pasar tiempo con su cachorro a través de actividades divertidas como estas, le encantará la gran novedad que está marcando tendencia en el vínculo con las mascotas: las experiencias compartidas a la hora de comer. No se trata solo de comer al mismo tiempo. Las experiencias gastronómicas compartidas significan que los dueños de mascotas están creando recetas humanas inspiradas en los ingredientes del plato de su cachorro. Una vez que el plato esté listo, ambos pueden disfrutar de comidas que se imitan mutuamente mientras disfrutan juntos de tiempo de calidad. Es una actividad que le da plenitud a su estómago y su taza al mismo tiempo. Inspiración para comidas compartidas Como su perro es uno de sus compañeros más queridos, tiene sentido que el dueño desee comprender mejor la experiencia de su animalito a la hora de comer. A través de un nuevo programa titulado Share A Bowl with Beneful, los dueños que alimentan a sus perros con fórmulas selectas de Beneful, pueden explorar sabrosas recetas humanas complementarias que destacan algunos de los ingredientes coloridos, saludables y naturales que se encuentran en dichas fórmulas. Para hacer esto posible, Beneful creó un libro de cocina descargable gratuito (en inglés) que incluye cuatro recetas fáciles de seguir inspiradas en los productos favoritos de Beneful de su perro. Compartir las comidas de esta manera anima a los dueños a adoptar un enfoque activo y empático de lo que su perro experimenta a la hora de comer. Más información en Beneful.com/Bowl. Por ejemplo, mientras su cachorro disfruta de un tazón de Beneful Originals With

Beef, usted puede preparar y disfrutar de un plato complementario de "Tazones de carne de res Bulgogi" inspirado en los ingredientes de esta fórmula. Abundante en deliciosa carne de res, arroz, guisantes y espinacas, es una comida saludable y satisfactoria que viene con una ración extra de alegría, porque están compartiendo el momento juntos. Otra receta inspiradora es el "Salmón al horno con pergamino y batatas", servido sobre arroz con verduras. Esta receta refleja los ingredientes de calidad de Beneful Originals With Salmon. Hornee este plato para su disfrute, antes de sentarse y servir la comida de su cachorro, para que ambos puedan disfrutar de sus respectivos platos al unísono. Señales de disfrute Mientras saborea los sabrosos ingredientes de su plato, puede buscar señales de que su perro también está disfrutando su plato. Las reacciones positivas, como el movimiento de la cola, las orejas levantadas y la emoción general a la hora de comer, indican que le está gustando lo que come. ¿Quiere mejorar aún más su experiencia gastronómica compartida? Si le apetece escuchar música, hágalo durante la comida. Una vez que ambos hayan terminado, pasen un tiempo adicional juntos, ya sea relajándose, acurrucándose o saliendo a caminar después de comer. Las experiencias compartidas a la hora de comer crean alegría, porque cuando las personas y las mascotas se unen, la vida se hace más agradable. Crear un tazón para usted mismo inspirado en los ingredientes de la fórmula de comida para mascotas favorita de su perro, puede acercarlo más a su mascota, y preparar las condiciones para entenderse mejor. Es posible que las comidas juntos se conviertan pronto en el momento favorito del día para usted y su mascota.

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RESUMEN DEL AÑO: CALIFORNIA CAE EN DÉFICIT PRESUPUESTARIO

After record budget surpluses during the pandemic, the California budget deficit could mean painful spending cuts going forward. The projection for 2024-25 has risen to $68 billion in the red.

Después de superávits presupuestarios récord durante la pandemia, el déficit presupuestario de California podría significar dolorosos recortes de gastos en el futuro. La proyección para 2024-25 ha aumentado a 68 mil millones de dólares en números rojos.

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El gobernador Gavin Newsom presenta su propuesta de presupuesto revisada para 2023-24 durante una conferencia de prensa en la Agencia de Recursos Naturales del estado en Sacramento el 12 de mayo de 2023. Photo Credit: Rahul Lal / CalMatters

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Mikhail Zinshteyn CalMatters

wo seemingly diametrically opposed things were both true about California’s budget in 2023.

The state had to pare down its spending as it confronted a nearly $32 billion deficit for 202324. Nonetheless, the final spending plan for the general fund was still the second largest on record — $308 billion in total. As recently as 2019, the budget was less than $200 billion. How did the state pull it off despite the colossal revenue dip? Not by raiding its reserves, which this year grew to a record level of $37.8 billion. That money will be useful in the event state tax revenues fall below projections during the current fiscal year, sparing Sacramento from having to make “drastic reductions to core programs that marked the state’s past efforts to close significant deficits,” the governor’s office wrote after he and lawmakers finalized the spending plan. The fiscal imprecision stems from a quirk in tax deadlines. Because of natural disasters that ransacked most of the state, the Internal Revenue Service extended the deadline almost all Californians had to file from April to October and then to November. The state Franchise Tax Board followed suit. That means the money the state typically collects is reaching its coffers later than usual. In early December, the fallout from that delayed accounting became clear: The state is on pace to have a budget deficit of $68 billion in 2024-25, the Legislative Analyst’s Office reported. About $26 billion of that is from the deficit that is emerging on the books for the 2022-23 year. Basically, because the state didn’t have all its tax revenue tallied by the time lawmakers passed the 202324 budget in June, they didn’t know that 202223 would have a massive budget hole. Now the state has to fill that fiscal chasm from last year as another collapse in revenues relative to spending plans materializes in the current fiscal year. Cuts to one-time spending, raiding reserves and delaying other programs were actions the LAO said the state could pursue to finalize the 202425 state budget in June. It remains to be seen if ongoing programs will also have to hit the chopping block. This has worsened what was already a worrying picture. Analysts for both the Legislature and

governor’s office earlier in the year predicted stagnant revenue growth for the next few years and annual deficits ranging from $14 billion to $20 billion. Costs will rise after the Newsom administration negotiated, and legislators approved, a series of generous contracts with state worker unions. And things could get a lot worse if a recession emerges. The shaky budget outlook is one reason Newsom this year vetoed 156 bills, some with large price tags. Instead, he urged lawmakers to propose costly funding plans through the annual budget process — where they can be negotiated, or die quietly. His stock veto message went something like this: The budget deal avoided “deep program cuts” to education, health care, climate, public safety, and social service programs. “This year, however, the Legislature sent me bills outside of this budget process that, if all enacted, would add nearly $19 billion of unaccounted costs in the budget, of which $11 billion would be ongoing.” Even with that frugality, critics have questioned the state government’s narrative of fiscal prudence. The final budget deal reduced actual spending by only $8 billion. The rest of the savings came from borrowing money — or asking another agency to borrow the money — and other fiscal maneuvers. For example, rather than giving colleges and universities $2.2 billion upfront to build affordable student housing, the state told the campuses to borrow the money instead and the state will cover the debt payments. Doing that counts as budget savings, but it also grows the cost of the housing program by 1.4 times because of the years of interest payments. Also built into the budget plan is an escape hatch: Basically, if revenues aren’t there, the governor can delay spending on various one-time programs by March of next year. Major issues for 2024: Billions of dollars in planned spending could be delayed or gutted as the deficit picture worsens. Pressure will be on legislators to find the money elsewhere when the next budget is due in late June. That could be through taxes, such as the corporate rate increases the Senate sought in 2023 but that Newsom shot down, spending cuts for one-time programs or dipping into the state’s enormous reserves. Regardless, lawmakers’ progressive vision may run into fiscal reality, setting up a battle over which marquee programs to fund or shelve.

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os cosas aparentemente diametralmente opuestas eran ciertas sobre el presupuesto de California en 2023.

El estado tuvo que reducir su gasto, ya que enfrentó un déficit de casi $32 mil millones para 2023-24. No obstante, el plan de gasto final para el fondo general seguía siendo el segundo mayor registrado: 308 mil millones de dólares en total. Tan recientemente como 2019, el presupuesto era inferior a 200 mil millones de dólares. ¿Cómo lo logró el Estado a pesar de la colosal caída de los ingresos? No saqueando sus reservas, que este año crecieron hasta un nivel récord de 37,800 millones de dólares. Ese dinero será útil en caso de que los ingresos tributarios estatales caigan por debajo de las proyecciones durante el año fiscal actual, evitando que Sacramento tenga que hacer “reducciones drásticas a los programas básicos que marcaron los esfuerzos pasados del estado para cerrar déficits significativos”, informó la oficina del gobernador después de que él y los legisladores finalizaron el plan de gastos. La imprecisión fiscal se debe a una peculiaridad en los plazos de presentación de impuestos. Debido a los desastres naturales que asolaron la mayor parte del estado, el Servicio de Impuestos Internos extendió el plazo que casi todos los californianos tenían para presentar su solicitud de abril a octubre y luego a noviembre. La Junta Estatal de Impuestos hizo lo mismo. Eso significa que el dinero que el Estado normalmente recauda llega a sus arcas más tarde de lo habitual. A principios de diciembre, las consecuencias de esa contabilidad retrasada se hicieron claras: el estado está en camino de tener un déficit presupuestario de $68 mil millones en 2024-25, informó la Oficina del Analista Legislativo. Alrededor de $26 mil millones de esa cantidad provienen del déficit que está surgiendo en los libros para el año 2022-23. Básicamente, debido a que el estado no tenía todos sus ingresos tributarios contados cuando los legisladores aprobaron el presupuesto 2023-24 en junio, no sabían que 2022-23 tendría un agujero en el presupuesto enorme. Ahora el estado tiene que llenar ese abismo fiscal del año pasado a medida que se materializa otro colapso en los ingresos en relación con los planes de gasto en el año fiscal actual. Los recortes al gasto único, el saqueo de las reservas y el retraso de otros programas fueron acciones que la LAO dijo que el estado podría implementar para finalizar el presupuesto estatal 2024-25 en junio. Queda por ver si los programas en curso también tendrán que ser cortados. Esto ha empeorado lo que ya era un panorama

preocupante. Los analistas tanto de la Legislatura como de la oficina del gobernador a principios de año predijeron un crecimiento de ingresos estancado para los próximos años y déficits anuales que oscilarían entre $14 mil millones y $20 mil millones. Los costos aumentarán después de que la administración Newsom negociara y los legisladores aprobarán una serie de contratos generosos con los sindicatos de trabajadores estatales. Y las cosas podrían empeorar mucho si surge una recesión. Las inestables perspectivas presupuestarias son una de las razones por las que Newsom vetó este año 156 proyectos de ley, algunos con precios elevados. En lugar de ello, instó a los legisladores a proponer costosos planes de financiación a través del proceso presupuestario anual, donde puedan negociarse o puedan morir tranquilamente. Su mensaje de veto de acciones fue más o menos así: el acuerdo presupuestario evitó “recortes profundos” en los programas de educación, atención médica, clima, seguridad pública y servicios sociales. “Este año, sin embargo, la Legislatura me envió proyectos de ley fuera de este proceso presupuestario que, si se promulgan todos, agregarían casi $19 mil millones de costos no contabilizados en el presupuesto, de los cuales $11 mil millones estarían en curso”. Incluso con esa frugalidad, los críticos han cuestionado la narrativa de prudencia fiscal del gobierno estatal. El acuerdo presupuestario final redujo el gasto real en sólo 8 mil millones de dólares. El resto de los ahorros provino de pedir dinero prestado (o pedir prestado el dinero a otra agencia) y otras maniobras fiscales. Por ejemplo, en lugar de dar a los colegios y universidades $2.2 mil millones por adelantado para construir viviendas estudiantiles asequibles, el estado les dijo a los campus que pidieran prestado el dinero y el estado cubriría los pagos de la deuda. Hacer eso cuenta como ahorro presupuestario, pero también aumenta el costo del programa de vivienda 1.4 veces debido a los años de pagos de intereses. El plan presupuestario también incluye una trama de escape: básicamente, si no hay ingresos, el gobernador puede retrasar el gasto en varios programas únicos hasta marzo del próximo año. Cuestiones principales para 2024: Miles de millones de dólares en gastos planificados podrían retrasarse o eliminarse a medida que el panorama del déficit empeora. Los legisladores estarán presionados para encontrar el dinero en otra parte cuando el próximo presupuesto esté previsto a finales de junio. Eso podría ser a través de impuestos, como los aumentos de las tasas corporativas que el Senado buscó en 2023 pero que Newsom rechazó, recortes de gastos para programas únicos o reducciones a las enormes reservas del estado. De todos modos, la visión progresista de los legisladores puede toparse con la realidad fiscal, generando una batalla sobre qué programas destacados financiar o archivar.

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CALIFORNIA GAS TAX REVENUE WILL DROP BY $6 BILLION, THREATENING ROADS

As the state battles climate change and Californians drive fewer gas-powered cars, tax revenue will drop substantially, according to a new state analysis. EV fees will make up only part of the transportation shortfall so lawmakers need new funding options.

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alifornia’s funding from gas taxes will drop by nearly $6 billion in the next decade due to the state’s electric car rules and other climate programs, “likely resulting in a decline in highway conditions for drivers,” according to a new state analysis released today. As California phases in major policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions — such as the mandates for zero-emission cars and trucks — consumers buy less gasoline and diesel, and consequently pay less taxes. Those declines in tax dollars will be partially offset by the state’s road improvement fee, which drivers pay when they register their electric cars. But the Legislative Analyst’s Office stressed that overall the state will still see a $4.4 billion drop in funding, a 31% decline, over a decade, so the Legislature and governor must come up with substantial new funding sources. Unless the drop is accounted for with new fees or other funding, there would be substantially less money for highway programs as well as local road maintenance, the analysts wrote. Work supporting buses, trains and other public transit options across the state also would face drops in funding. “As the state tries to meet its ambitious climate goals through the adoption of zero emission vehicles, and greater fuel efficiency within conventional vehicles, the report finds that we’ll see a decline in fuel tax revenues,” said Frank Jimenez, a senior fiscal and policy analyst with the office. Fuel taxes and vehicle fees fund about a third of state spending on transportation. This year’s budget, passed in June, includes about $14.2 billion in state funding for transportation.

The report projects declines of $5 billion, or 64%, in the state’s gasoline excise tax, $290 million, or 20%, in the diesel excise tax and $420 million, or 20%, in the diesel sales tax, over the next decade. Highway maintenance is funded primarily by the fuel taxes “and therefore will face significant funding declines,” the report says. “…We project funding for these programs will drop by roughly $1.5 billion (26 percent) over the next decade, from $5.7 billion to $4.2 billion.” The state’s transportation agency, Caltrans, declined to comment. “Caltrans is reviewing the report but does not comment on potential legislative proposals,” a spokesperson said. Lawmakers could make up for the shortfalls in many of these programs by spending less on transportation, but that would likely mean worsening roads and highways, and also some public mass transit cuts. They might also consider further increasing gas taxes or vehicle fees. But that might have an outsized impact on the state’s lower-income communities, who are expected to adopt zero-emission vehicles more slowly as middle- or higherincome Californians. Lawmakers also could consider using other state funds for transportation or implementing a road charge, which would tax people based on the number of miles they drive. The report comes as California is bracing for a projected $68 billion budget deficit next year. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Finance Department on Tuesday ordered departments and agencies across government to reign in spending on everything from travel to office supplies.

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California aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 85% below 1990 levels by 2045, when the state is expected to reach a statewide goal of net zero emissions. One of the most prominent ways the state is doing that is by banning the sale of all new gas-powered cars by 2035.

LOS INGRESOS POR IMPUESTOS A LA GASOLINA EN CA CAERÁN EN $6 MIL MILLONES PONIENDO EN RIESGO EL MANTENIMIENTO DE LAS CARRETERAS A medida que el estado lucha contra el cambio climático y los californianos conducen menos automóviles a gasolina, los ingresos fiscales caerán sustancialmente, según un nuevo análisis estatal.

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a financiación de California procedente de los impuestos a la gasolina se reducirá en casi $6 mil millones en la próxima década debido a las reglas estatales sobre automóviles eléctricos y otros programas climáticos, “probablemente resultando en una disminución de las condiciones de las carreteras para los conductores”, según un nuevo análisis del estado publicado hoy. A medida que California implementa importantes políticas destinadas a reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (como los mandatos para automóviles y camiones de cero emisiones), los consumidores compran menos gasolina y diésel y, en consecuencia, pagan menos impuestos. Esas disminuciones en el dinero de los impuestos se verán compensadas parcialmente por la tarifa estatal para la mejora de carreteras, que los conductores pagan cuando registran sus automóviles eléctricos. Pero la Oficina del Analista Legislativo enfatizó que en general el estado seguirá viendo una caída de $4.4 mil millones en fondos, una disminución del 31%, en una década, por lo que la Legislatura y el gobernador deben encontrar nuevas fuentes sustanciales de financiamiento. A menos que la caída se compense con nuevas tarifas u otros fondos, habría sustancialmente menos dinero para programas de carreteras así como para el mantenimiento de carreteras locales, escribieron los analistas. El trabajo que apoya a los autobuses, trenes y otras opciones de transporte público en todo el estado también enfrentaría caídas en la financiación. “A medida que el estado intenta cumplir sus ambiciosos objetivos climáticos mediante la adopción de vehículos de cero emisiones y una mayor eficiencia de combustible dentro de los vehículos convencionales, el informe encuentra que veremos una disminución en los ingresos por impuestos al combustible”, dijo Frank Jiménez, fiscal y analista de políticas de la oficina del Analista Legislativo. Los impuestos sobre el combustible y las tarifas de los vehículos financian aproximadamente un tercio del gasto estatal en transporte. El presupuesto de este año, aprobado en junio, incluye alrededor de $14.2 mil millones en fondos estatales para transporte.

El informe proyecta disminuciones de $5 mil millones, o 64%, en el impuesto al consumo de gasolina del estado, $290 millones, o 20%, en el impuesto al consumo de diesel y $420 millones, o 20%, en el impuesto a las ventas de diesel, durante la próxima década. El mantenimiento de las carreteras se financia principalmente con los impuestos al combustible “y, por lo tanto, enfrentará importantes disminuciones de financiación”, dice el informe. “…Proyectamos que la financiación para estos programas se reducirá en aproximadamente $1,500 millones (26 por ciento) durante la próxima década, de $5,700 millones a $4,200 millones”. La agencia de transporte del estado, Caltrans, declinó hacer comentarios. “Caltrans está revisando el informe pero no comenta sobre posibles propuestas legislativas”, dijo un portavoz. Los legisladores podrían compensar las deficiencias de muchos de estos programas gastando menos en transporte, pero eso probablemente significaría empeorar las carreteras y autopistas, y también algunos recortes en el transporte público masivo. También podrían considerar aumentar aún más los impuestos a la gasolina o las tarifas de los vehículos. Pero eso podría tener un impacto enorme en las comunidades de bajos ingresos del estado, de quienes se espera que adopten vehículos de cero emisiones más lentamente que los californianos de ingresos medios o altos. Los legisladores también podrían considerar utilizar otros fondos estatales para el transporte o implementar un cargo por carretera, que gravaría a las personas en función del número de millas que conducen. El informe se publica mientras California se prepara para un déficit presupuestario proyectado de $68 mil millones el próximo año. El Departamento de Finanzas del gobernador Gavin Newsom ordenó el martes a los departamentos y agencias de todo el gobierno que controlen el gasto en todo, desde viajes hasta suministros de oficina. California tiene como objetivo reducir sus emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en un 85% por debajo de los niveles de 1990 para 2045, cuando se espera que el estado alcance una meta estatal de cero emisiones netas. Una de las formas más destacadas en que el Estado lo está haciendo es prohibir la venta de todos los automóviles nuevos que funcionan con gasolina para 2035.

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CALIFORNIA’S FOOD INSECURITY RISES AS PANDEMIC AID ENDS

The California food banks association warns of rising food insecurity, but its pleas for more state aid face a tough slog next year due to the projected budget deficit.

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LA INSEGURIDAD ALIMENTARIA DE CALIFORNIA AUMENTA A MEDIDA QUE FINALIZA LA AYUDA POR LA PANDEMIA La asociación de bancos de alimentos de California advierte sobre la creciente inseguridad alimentaria, pero sus peticiones de más ayuda estatal se enfrentan a una dura tarea el próximo año debido al déficit presupuestario proyectado.

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entre los beneficiarios de ayuda alimentaria este verano. “Se están quedando sin alimentos, no pueden permitirse comidas nutritivas y se preocupan más por la comida”.

ood insecurity in California ticked upward over the past year, bringing the share of hardship back up to levels early in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data released by the California Association of Food Banks on Tuesday.

Los defensores atribuyeron a un programa de ayuda federal de la era de la pandemia que brindó a los beneficiarios de asistencia alimentaria más dinero para comprar comestibles el mérito de reducir la inseguridad alimentaria por debajo del 20% de los hogares de California entre 2021 y 2022. La ayuda adicional, dijo Tan, ayudó a los beneficiarios a comprar alimentos más saludables y a ser más estables financieramente.

“Families are buying less food,” said May Lynn Tan, the association’s director of research and strategic initiatives, who conducted a survey of food aid recipients this summer. “They’re running out of food, not being able to afford nutritious meals, and worrying more about food.” Advocates credited a pandemic-era federal aid program that gave food assistance recipients more money for groceries for pulling food insecurity below 20% of California households between 2021 and 2022. The additional aid, Tan said, helped recipients buy healthier food and become more financially stable. As prices soared last year, food insecurity spiked. Then, the boost in federal aid ended in April. By October, more than 1 in 5 California families — more than 3.1 million households, including 1.1 million with children — were steadily reporting uncertain access to food, according to Census data analyzed by the association. While hunger overall is disproportionately borne by people of color, Black families in particular reported sharp increases this year. In April, 30% of Black households in California were food insecure. Six months later, the figure was 40% — and nearly half of Black families with children.

A medida que los precios se dispararon el año pasado, la inseguridad alimentaria se disparó. Luego, el impulso de la ayuda federal terminó en abril. En octubre, más de 1 de cada 5 familias de California (más de 3.1 millones de hogares, incluidos 1.1 millones con niños) informaban constantemente de un acceso incierto a los alimentos, según datos del censo analizados por la asociación.

Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano volunteers and staff load groceries into cars in Vallejo on June 7, 2023. Photo Credit: Shelby Knowles / CalMatters

Still, at a separate Tuesday web conference for anti-poverty advocates and lobbyists hosted by the liberal California Budget and Policy Center, Jessica Bartholow, chief of staff to state Senate Budget chairperson Nancy Skinner, an Oakland Democrat, urged advocates to continue seeking funding or program expansions. “Don’t ask for less,” she said. CalMatters politics reporter Yue Stella Yu contributed to this story.

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a inseguridad alimentaria en California aumentó durante el año pasado, lo que llevó la proporción de dificultades a los niveles iniciales de la pandemia de COVID-19, según datos publicados por la Asociación de Bancos de Alimentos de California el martes. “Las familias están comprando menos alimentos”, dijo May Lynn Tan, directora de investigación e iniciativas estratégicas de la asociación, quien realizó una encuesta

Anti-poverty advocates had feared a rise in hunger after the end of the aid boost this year, which affected the nearly 3 million California households that receive CalFresh, the federally-funded food stamps program. For three years the program had given all families receiving CalFresh the highest possible amount of food assistance for their family size each month, with $95 on top for those already receiving the maximum. When the program reverted to ordinary aid levels, the decrease was anywhere from 32% to 40%, depending on the recipient, according to the food banks association. In a survey the association conducted over the summer, more than two-thirds of the state’s food banks reported increases in the number of clients seeking meals and groceries. The uptick in food insecurity also follows an increase in poverty last year, triggered by the end of a different pandemic-era policy. A one-time, yearlong expansion of a tax credit program in 2021 sent thousands of dollars to most families with children and pulled child poverty levels down to historic lows; after it ended, poverty spiked again. Both trends are likely to be the basis of advocates’ calls next year for California to expand safety net spending, even as the state faces a projected $68 billion deficit in the 2024-25 fiscal year. That’s double the budget hole California plugged this year. The food insecurity data was outlined by the food banks association Tuesday as it gears up to lobby for the expansion of assistance programs next year, including increasing funding for food banks to buy California produce to distribute to clients and supplementing the federally-funded CalFresh (food stamps) program with state dollars. “It does look like a tough budget year next year but I don’t think that changes our strategy,” said Becky Silva, the association’s director of government relations.

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ENCIMA DE LA POLÍTICA Sigue siendo un honor y un privilegio servirle. Este año, seguiré luchando para ampliar el acceso a viviendas asequibles y cuidado infantil, restablecer el Crédito Tributario por Hijos, y promulgar leyes que promuevan la igualdad, la justicia, y la prosperidad para todos. ¡Les deseo a usted y a sus seres queridos unas felices fiestas y un próspero Año Nuevo! Aprobé la reforma de armas más fuerte en 30 años

Aprobé el proyecto de ley climático más grande de la historia.

Di a Medicare el poder para negociar los precios de los medicamentos y reducir los costos

Protegí el Seguro Social y Medicare de los recortes conservadores

Reduje los costos para las familias trabajadoras y creé millones de empleos con la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación

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It’ll be a tough sell. California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom avoided major program cuts when they closed the deficit this year, but it did bring to a halt several years of social services expansions.

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Si bien el hambre en general la soportan de manera desproporcionada las personas de color, las familias afroamericanas en particular informaron fuertes aumentos este año. En abril, el 30% de los hogares afroamericanos de California padecían inseguridad alimentaria. Seis meses después, la cifra era del 40%, y casi la mitad de familias afroamericanas con niños. Los defensores de la lucha contra la pobreza temían un aumento del hambre tras el fin del aumento de ayuda de este año, que afectó a los casi 3 millones de hogares de California que reciben CalFresh, el programa de cupones de alimentos financiado con fondos federales. Durante tres años, el programa había brindado a todas las familias que recibían CalFresh la mayor cantidad posible de asistencia alimentaria para el tamaño de su familia cada mes, con $95 adicionales para aquellas que ya recibían el máximo. Cuando el programa volvió a los niveles de ayuda ordinarios, la disminución fue del 32% al 40%, dependiendo del destinatario, según la asociación de bancos de alimentos. En una encuesta que la asociación realizó durante el verano, más de dos tercios de los bancos de alimentos del estado informaron aumentos en el número de clientes que buscaban comidas y comestibles. El repunte de la inseguridad alimentaria también sigue a un aumento de la pobreza el año pasado, provocado por el fin de una política diferente durante la era de la pandemia. Una ampliación única de un año de duración de un programa de crédito fiscal en 2021 envió miles de dólares a la mayoría de las familias con niños y redujo los niveles de pobreza infantil a mínimos históricos; después de que terminó, la pobreza volvió a dispararse. Es probable que ambas tendencias sean la base de los llamados de los defensores el próximo año para que California expanda el gasto en la red de seguridad, incluso cuando el estado enfrenta un déficit proyectado de $68 mil millones en el año fiscal 2024-25. Eso es el doble del agujero presupuestario que California tapó este año. Los datos de inseguridad alimentaria fueron esbozados por la asociación de bancos de alimentos el martes mientras se prepara para presionar para la expansión de los programas de asistencia el próximo año, incluido el aumento de fondos para que los bancos de alimentos compren productos de California para distribuirlos a los clientes y complementen el programa de alimentos CalFresh (estampillas) financiado con fondos federales, ahora con dólares estatales. “El año que viene parece un presupuesto difícil, pero no creo que eso cambie nuestra estrategia”, dijo Becky Silva, directora de relaciones gubernamentales de la asociación. Será difícil venderlo. Los legisladores de California y el gobernador Gavin Newsom evitaron recortes importantes en los programas cuando cerraron el déficit este año, pero sí detuvieron varios años de expansiones de los servicios sociales. Aun así, en una conferencia web separada el martes para defensores de la lucha contra la pobreza y cabilderos organizada por el liberal Centro de Políticas y Presupuesto de California, Jessica Bartholow, jefa de personal de la presidenta de Presupuesto del Senado estatal, Nancy Skinner, una demócrata de Oakland, instó a los defensores a continuar buscando financiación o ampliaciones del programa. “No pidas menos”, dijo. La reportera de política de CalMatters, Yue Stella Yu, contribuyó a esta historia

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Q&A: ANA SAIA AND THE ‘NO SABO’ GENERATION

How the Mexican-American Social Media Star Got Started Talking About Being a ‘No Sabo’ Kid, the Highs and Hurdles of Being a Popular Creator, and Why Latinidad and Community Are the Anchors of Her Online Identity

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less stressful, and I'll get a lot better pay." And doing the production side of it in school, how has that attributed to helping in what you do now?

his is the story about how relatability, culture and humor amassed a large online following.

It's helped, I'm not going to lie. It kind of gives you perspective into the behind the scenes of situations. Because part of my degree actually was the study of social media. So I feel like, unlike a lot of other influencers that I know, I got a real foundation course of how YouTube works, how TikTok works, like, all the algorithms, and getting a really strong understanding of what that can mean to a brand and what that can mean to people like me.

When Ana Saia graduated from the University of Las Vegas with a degree in Journalism last December, in typical grad fashion she posted her photos from the ceremony in her cap and gown on Instagram. Like most graduates, she thanked all those who helped her along her journey, from her parents support and encouragement to her peers in school reminding her to take breaks.

So I'm very thankful for my university for having such a strong foundation to give me in order to get to where I am. And I did it in a way that was just unreal and very fast, I want to say. I think a lot of it has to go to those classes that I took.

The one difference between her and most students is that Saia had already amassed millions of followers across social media and had been a popular figure on the app for years. Juggling studies and a growing fanbase on the internet has been a true tightrope walk for the redheaded Latina and social media comedienne, who just crossed the 3.1 million followers mark on TikTok, the popular video app where she shares comedic bits of her life and experiences. Most of her content delves into the humor of daily life, from relationships, work, and most importantly for her, Latinidad. Known online as ‘la peliroja’ (redhead) some of her most popular videos deal with her Mexican-American life, and the struggles of speaking Spanish. Some of the videos feature her mother, who often pokes fun at her points of view in a way some more traditional Latina mothers might [as of writing, I can confirm my own mother does this to me as well, it’s all love]. One of her most popular videos titled “Telling my Mexican mom her salsa isn’t spicy” is Saia introducing her plan to tell her mother her salsa isn’t really spicy, although it actually is. She tells her mother, in Spanish, that her salsa tastes different, and her mom responds “porque?” to which Saia says, “no es tan picosa”, or “it’s not that spicy” to which her mother reacts in an energized rebuttal to that claim. The comments are a mix of agreement or saying things like, “*me just waiting for the chancla* XDD.” The ‘no sabo’ term has been one that Saia uses to describe the type of Latina she is, one that isn’t necessarily proficient in Spanish, but a term that nonetheless has been taken back by her and her fans as well as other huge Latino communities online as a term of endearment. She knows that Latinos are not a monolith, they are diverse as is the levels of language proficiency. The term ‘no sabo’ originally grew out of negative connotations against bicultural Latinos who weren’t seen as ‘true to the identity’ due to not having a proficiency in the Spanish language nor a mastery of the cultural norms. ‘No sabo’ is an incorrect way of saying ‘I don’t know’. While it seems people who collectively coined the term did it out of a need to shame or gatekeep the culture, online creators like Saia try to be welcoming to all and redefine that term as one of acceptance and to shine a light on the communities who love their culture despite not having a mastery on the language. Saia’s natural comedic timing and editing is one of the reasons her popularity skyrocketed during the pandemic, along with the connection to other Latinos who understood her point of view, and saw in her a bit of themselves and their Latino families. As of writing the #nosabokid hashtag on TikTok is up to 490.4M views, and out of the first 24 results Saia’s face

So how did you first get into posting your own content, and how did that kind of leapfrog into what you have now?

Ana Saia is a popular bilingual social media creator with 3.1 million TikTok followers. Her humor and Latino-oriented comedy has proven to be a popular theme on the social media app. Photo Credit: TikTok / @saianana

It's like I said, I first started with little social media takeovers for others within the university's channels and groups, so I got a taste of it then. And then I was like, “you know what? "Let's just have fun. Let's just see what I can do." So I just started posting every so often. There wasn't a strict schedule, I didn't even mean for it to hap-

I think a lot of people are just trying to go viral and they forget that a lot of the times you need to put real meaning and real truth behind it to show that part of you that people will resonate with and will continue to see your work. -Ana Saia

can be seen is in 6 of the preview thumbnails. Out of those 24, 18 are different individual accounts, the rest are from Saia’s. Continue reading to hear from Saia herself the story of how she became a social media darling, what the world of content creation is like, and what it means to have cultivated a community of like-minded but diverse Latinos online. To start off, I wanted to know if you could talk a little bit about what was going on in your life before you got into the social media side of things. What were your goals then? What were you up to at the time? Well, at the time, I was a junior in college, and I was studying to be a producer at a local news station, so I was pursuing a degree in journalism, production, and all that kind of stuff. So as part of our production team at the university, we did a lot of social media takeovers. So that was when I kind of got my first taste of sharing more than what other people were sharing if that makes sense. And I liked it at the same time. But at the time, I really just wanted to be a producer. I was learning under local producers and everything. And to me, that was, like, my realistic goal at the time. So when all of it just happened, I was like, "okay, this is more fun,

pen. I was really curious on what would work and how it could amplify in those types of platforms. So when I posted my first viral video that got over like 300k views about me talking about a bad grade, I got on a Spanish test, I was like, "well, this is fun!" because it really clicked in my head, "nobody knows that about me." Every time I talk to somebody, it's one of the first things I say, because when you have a conversation with me, it just pops in, my culture. It's a huge part of me. So I was like, "you know what? Let's keep this going. This is fun. I'm helping people at the same time." Was that the one video where you realized this could lead to more in terms of instead of just simply posting funny videos, it could lead to getting a bigger audience and actually becoming a job, if anything? Yeah, I think the first video that really took off like that actually was when I was trying to get my mom mad at me. I was trying to piss her off. That video, which was my first million hit, and it got over, I think, 3 million. And I was like, "yep, it's just being authentic." And the more I did it, once I got my first brand deal, I was like, "oh, okay, maybe we can do some more because I'm having fun. People are having fun as well, so might as well just keep going."

So what has been the most fascinating thing about becoming a popular, influential figure online? And what has been the most daunting or scary thing about that, too? Well, the most fascinating thing is how fast you can really touch people's lives. I work through a screen. So every so often when I'm out and I meet people who follow me or support my videos or, like, watching them, it's amazing sometimes that connection that I get within sometimes 30 seconds. So to me, that's the best part of it. But the also scary part is dealing with hate comments, dealing with controversies, trying to navigate who you are as a person versus what you're putting online. Because sometimes those tend to mix. And it's very important to have self-awareness, I think, and be empathetic towards whatever you're putting out there as well because I think a lot of people are just trying to go viral and they forget that a lot of the times you need to put real meaning and real truth behind it to show that part of you that people will resonate with and will continue to see your work. What do you appreciate the most about this audience that you have built? You can switch up what you're doing, but they're still there supporting you. God, I'm so thankful for them. I really am, because I see the people who are constantly commenting or supporting, sharing, doing all that. I can see them. I don't individually know them personally, but I see it through the support, I try to not even touch the hate comments. They do it. I'm like, "y'all don't even waste your time." Sometimes if it gets too heated, I delete it. I'm like, "it's not worth it. We don't need that kind of negativity here. That's not the point." So I'm very thankful because they try to defend me as much as they can sometimes. And I'm like, "don't worry about it. Thank you. But it's okay. I don't need you to do it. It's okay. I can take a hit sometimes." And going off of switching genres, can you touch on your more recent stuff like you've done singing and the cosplay stuff, and how people have reacted to that? A lot of people, especially recently, think I'm only one personality trait because of how much I am involved with my culture and there's a lot of parts to go into that, of course. But like I said, I love singing, I love dressing up, I love painting, doing all these different things. So it's also about showing those sides of me so people can get a better picture than just the 30 seconds I give them. That's why I also started on YouTube, I started making more long form content and that's been doing very well. And I see people saying, "oh, I love how we get to see this side of you!" And I'm like, "yeah, because I want you to see this side of me." There's so much that goes into it and being Hispanic and being able to share that part of me is what gets a lot of views sometimes. But I just as much love the other parts of me as much as my Hispanic part. And I mean, sometimes it takes over, sometimes the other takes over. It's a balancing game, but it's just whatever I feel like creating at the end of the day. And if people like it, they like it. If they don't, then you don't got to stay. Your mom seemed to be a very crucial component to bounce off that and generate the humor of your initial videos. I was

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wondering what the reaction of her has been to your success in this world and how she first became part of your videos? I like to say that we're just one and the same, a lot of the time. I get a lot of my personality from her. So when I started making videos and everything, her and my dad were both very supportive. You do what you're doing because they just wanted me to graduate college. That was the only thing they wanted from me. As long as I was doing that, and doing something important or something that wasn't weird online, they could care less. So she was very happy because she's the reason I love my heritage, she's the reason I know Spanish, the reason I have such a strong connection to family and all that other very important stuff. So her love and appreciation and just giving me the thumbs up, it's all I needed to just be like, okay, we're going to keep going. So I was wondering, touching on that whole idea of Latinidad and the community aspect of it. What do you think your popularity and the things you talk about in that space says about how others feel about those same situations and the ability to connect on all these shared experiences through your videos? I think the reason they all do so well is because being a part of the Latino community in and of itself, we are the biggest minority in the nation. We're so diverse, so everybody has their own spin on things, everybody has their own experience, but at the same time, we all know those little things that are like, "oh, yeah, vapor rub, best thing ever, heals everything." It's the small things that you don't even think about sometimes. You're like, "I don't know how to say this word right in Spanish because I grew up listening to it and I didn't know how to speak it that well." So there's so many people that have different experiences with the language, music, culture, traditions, and being able to share that and people wanting to learn or wanting to laugh about it through trauma sometimes it's almost like we're all healing together. Which to me, the little girl that felt like I had to prove my Latinidad as a kid feels heard now, which I want for other people, regardless of how you look or how you speak Spanish dialects, it doesn't matter. And I think that's the more important part.

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that has been seen as derogatory. But now with people like you in online spaces, it's opening up that conversation to why these terms need to stop being negative. So I was wondering how you feel about that aspect being part of your image and how people connect with you about it?

art, whatever it is, as long as it comes from a place of passion and a place of healing, people are going to want to lean into that and support you and support whatever it is you make. Because they see the passion, they see the creativity and the overall uniqueness that you bring to those types of genres that you're making.

I try to use the no sabo term in a positive light because I know how negative it can be for others and how people can feel intimidated to learn Spanish because of it. So I feel like if, as a community of 'no sabo kids’, if we just own it sometimes and we say, yeah, we don't know everything, but that's kind of the brilliance of it. We want to. And the only way to learn is to make those mistakes.

And then all of a sudden, before you know it, you're making this community that's part of your brand on accident. So that's probably the biggest piece of advice I could give to anybody who wants to start online, because it's a roller coaster. Sometimes it's quick, sometimes it plateaus, but at the end of the day, if you're doing something that makes you happy, then you're going to be okay.

So having that community with me and having my back, in a way, to be like, "Yeah, she's still learning. Yeah, she messed up translating a song from English to Spanish, but that's part of it." And that's why, of course, I could go back and look it up and see the correct way to say it, of course. But sometimes I don't because I also want people to know I make mistakes. I'm not very fluent. I know I can hold a conversation, but not very well, like my mom. So I think when we all come together and we're just owning that we're learning, that we're trying, that we don't want to shy away from our culture just because we don't know it that well, that's not going to stop us. What advice do you have to other people that want to build online communities, either for entertainment or informational things? The advice I always give people is to just be authentic with yourself. If you have something that you are truly passionate about, whether it's cooking, makeup, music,

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Cómo la estrella mexicoamericana de las redes sociales empezó a hablar sobre ser una niña “no sabo”, los altibajos de ser una creadora popular y por qué la latinidad y la comunidad son las anclas de su identidad en línea cómicos de su vida y sus experiencias. La mayor parte de su contenido profundiza en el humor de la vida cotidiana, desde las relaciones, el trabajo y lo más importante para ella, la latinidad. Algunos de sus videos más populares tratan sobre su vida mexicano-estadounidense y las dificultades para hablar español. Algunos de los videos presentan a su madre, quien a menudo se burla de sus puntos de vista de la misma manera que lo harían algunas madres latinas más tradicionales [al momento de escribir este artículo, puedo confirmar que mi propia madre también me hace esto, todo es amor].

And one last question. What would you like to leave readers with, either any type of advice or what you have coming up next? I mean, coming up, it's just the beginning. I'm trying to dive more into other media outlets, like different types of magazines and hopefully premieres and music even. I'm trying to get something going with this one music producer, we'll see what comes of it. But everything that I do is going to definitely have heart and passion and Latinidad 100% driving me because that's what got me here and that's what raised me. So I'm not going to let that go. If you are Latino or if you feel like you want to be stronger to your culture, that's all you need. It's that sense of family, Latinidad, that is a superpower. It's not something that you should be afraid of. Go research. Go learn. Do whatever you want. Talk to your parents. Talk to your family. They are there for you. They are going to be the ones that will support you.

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sta es la historia de cómo la identificación, la cultura y el humor acumularon un gran número de seguidores en línea. Cuando Ana Saia se graduó de la Universidad de Las Vegas con una licenciatura en Periodismo en diciembre pasado, al estilo típico de los graduados, publicó sus fotos de la ceremonia con toga y birrete en Instagram. Como la mayoría de los graduados, agradeció a todos aquellos que la ayudaron a lo largo de su camino, desde el apoyo y el aliento de sus padres

hasta sus compañeros en la escuela que le recordaron que debía tomar descansos. La única diferencia entre ella y la mayoría de los estudiantes es que Saia ya había acumulado millones de seguidores en las redes sociales y había sido una figura popular en la aplicación durante años. Hacer malabarismos con sus estudios y una creciente base de fans en Internet ha sido un verdadero paseo por la cuerda floja para la pelirroja latina y comediante de las redes sociales, que acaba de cruzar la marca de 3,1 millones de seguidores en TikTok, la popular aplicación de vídeos donde comparte fragmentos

Uno de sus videos más populares, titulado “Diciéndole a mi mamá mexicana que su salsa no pica”, muestra a Saia presentando su plan para decirle a su madre que su salsa no es realmente picante, aunque en realidad lo es. Ella le dice a su mamá, en español, que su salsa sabe diferente y su mamá responde “¿porque?” a lo que Saia dice, "no es tan picosa", a lo que su madre reacciona en una enérgica refutación de esa afirmación. Los comentarios son una mezcla de estar de acuerdo o decir cosas como “*yo solo esperando la chancla* XDD”. El término 'no sabo' ha sido uno que Saia usa para describir el tipo de latina que es, una que no necesariamente domina el español, pero un término que, sin embargo, ella y sus fanáticos, así como otras grandes comunidades latinas en línea, han retomado como un término cariñoso. Ella sabe que los latinos no son un monolito, son diversos al igual que sus niveles de dominio del idioma. “No sabo” surgió originalmente de connotaciones negativas contra los latinos biculturales que no eran vistos como “fieles a su identidad” debido a que no dominaban el idioma español ni dominaban las normas culturales. 'No sabo' es una forma incorrecta de decir 'no sé'. Si bien parece que las personas que acuñaron colectivamente el término lo hicieron por la necesidad de avergonzar o proteger la cultura, los creadores en línea como Saia intentan dar la bienvenida a todos y redefinir ese término como uno de aceptación y arrojar luz sobre las comunidades que aman su cultura a pesar de no dominar el idioma. El ritmo y la edición cómicos naturales de Saia son una de las razones por las que su popularidad se disparó durante la pandemia, junto con la conexión con otros latinos que entendieron su punto de vista y vieron en ella un poco de ellos mismos y de sus

And going off of that, there's the 'no sabo' term,

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ESPAÑOL familias latinas. Al momento de escribir, el hashtag #nosabokid en TikTok tiene hasta 490,4 millones de visitas, y de los primeros 24 resultados, se puede ver la cara de Saia en 6 de las miniaturas de vista previa. De esas 24, 18 son cuentas individuales diferentes, el resto son de Saia. Continúe leyendo para escuchar de la propia Saia la historia de cómo se convirtió en una de las favoritas de las redes sociales, cómo es el mundo de la creación de contenido y qué significa haber cultivado una comunidad en línea de latinos diversos pero con ideas afines. Para empezar, quería saber si podrías hablar un poco sobre lo que estaba pasando en tu vida antes de entrar en el lado de las redes sociales. ¿Cuáles eran tus objetivos entonces? ¿Qué estabas haciendo en ese momento? Bueno, en ese momento yo estaba en el tercer año de la universidad y estaba estudiando para ser productora en una estación de noticias local, así que estaba estudiando periodismo, producción y todo ese tipo de cosas. Entonces, como parte de nuestro equipo de producción en la universidad, hicimos muchas takeovers de redes sociales. Entonces fue cuando probé por primera vez compartir más de lo que otras personas compartían, si eso tiene sentido. Y me gustó al mismo tiempo. Pero en ese momento lo único que quería era ser productora. Estaba aprendiendo con productores locales y todo. Y para mí, ese era mi objetivo realista en ese momento. Entonces, cuando todo sucedió, pensé: "Está bien, esto es más divertido, menos estresante y recibiré una paga mucho mejor". Y hacer la parte de producción en la escuela, ¿cómo se atribuye eso a ayudar en lo que haces ahora? Ha ayudado, no voy a mentir. De alguna manera te da una perspectiva del detrás de escena de

las situaciones. Porque parte de mi carrera en realidad fue el estudio de las redes sociales. Entonces siento que, a diferencia de muchos otros influencers que conozco, obtuve un curso básico real sobre cómo funciona YouTube, cómo funciona TikTok, todos los algoritmos, y obtuve una comprensión realmente sólida de lo que eso puede significar para una marca y lo que eso puede significar para personas como yo. Así que estoy muy agradecido a mi universidad

cuando. No había un horario estricto, ni siquiera era mi intención que sucediera. Tenía mucha curiosidad sobre qué funcionaría y cómo podría amplificarse en ese tipo de plataformas. Entonces, cuando publiqué mi primer video viral que obtuvo más de 300.000 visitas en el que aparecía hablando de una mala calificación, en un examen de español pensé: "bueno, ¡esto es divertido!". porque realmente hizo clic en mi cabeza, "nadie sabe eso de mí". Cada vez que hablo

La niña que sentía que tenía que demostrar mi latinidad cuando era niña se siente escuchada ahora, lo cual quiero para otras personas, sin importar cómo te ves o cómo hablas los dialectos del español, no importa. -Ana Saia

por tener una base tan sólida que darme para llegar a donde estoy. Y lo hice de una manera simplemente irreal y muy rápida, quiero decir. Creo que mucho tiene que ir a esas clases que tomé. Entonces, ¿cómo empezaste a publicar tu propio contenido y cómo dio ese salto a lo que tienes ahora?

con alguien, es una de las primeras cosas que digo, porque cuando tienes una conversación conmigo, simplemente aparece mi cultura. Es una gran parte de mí. Entonces pensé: "¿Sabes qué? Sigamos con esto. Es divertido. Estoy ayudando a la gente al mismo tiempo".

¿Fue ese el único video en el que te diste cuenta de que esto podría generar más reEs como dije, primero comencé con pequeñas sultados en términos de que, en lugar de takeovers de redes sociales para otros dentro de simplemente publicar videos divertidos, polos canales y grupos de la universidad, así que dría generar una mayor audiencia y, de hecho, lo probé entonces. Y luego pensé, ¿sabes qué?10.5 convertirse en un trabajo, en todo caso? "Vamos a divertirnos. Vamos a ver qué puedo hacer". Así que comencé a publicar de vez en Sí, creo que el primer vídeo que realmente tuvo

éxito fue cuando intentaba hacer enojar a mi madre conmigo. Estaba tratando de hacerla enojar. Ese video fue mi primer millón de visitas y creo que superó los 3 millones. Y yo dije: "sí, es simplemente ser auténtico". Y cuanto más lo hacía, una vez que conseguí mi primer contrato de marca, pensé: "Oh, está bien, tal vez podamos hacer un poco más porque me estoy divirtiendo. La gente también se está divirtiendo, así que es mejor seguir" Entonces, ¿qué ha sido lo más fascinante de convertirse en una figura popular e influyente en línea? ¿Y qué ha sido también lo más desalentador o aterrador de todo esto? Bueno, lo más fascinante es lo rápido que puedes realmente afectar la vida de las personas. Trabajo a través de una pantalla. Entonces, de vez en cuando, cuando salgo y conozco personas que me siguen o apoyan mis videos o, por ejemplo, los miran, a veces es sorprendente esa conexión que obtengo en unos 30 segundos. Entonces, para mí, esa es la mejor parte. Pero la parte que también da miedo es lidiar con comentarios de odio, lidiar con controversias, tratar de navegar quién eres como persona versus lo que estás publicando en línea. Porque a veces esos tienden a mezclarse. Y creo que es muy importante tener conciencia de uno mismo y ser empático con cualquier cosa que estés publicando porque creo que muchas personas simplemente están tratando de volverse virales y olvidan que muchas veces necesitas poner un significado real y una verdad real detrás para mostrar esa parte de ti con la que la gente resonará y seguirá viendo tu trabajo. ¿Qué es lo que más aprecias de esta audiencia que has construido? Puedes cambiar lo que estás haciendo, pero ellos seguirán ahí apoyándote. Dios, estoy muy agradecida por ellos. Realmente lo soy, porque veo gente que constantemente comenta o apoya, comparte, hace

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EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com ESPAÑOL todo eso. Puedo verlos. No los conozco personalmente, pero lo veo a través del apoyo, trato de ni siquiera tocar los comentarios de odio. Ellos lo hacen. Yo digo, "ni siquiera pierdan el tiempo". A veces, si se calienta demasiado, lo borro. Yo digo: "No vale la pena. No necesitamos ese tipo de negatividad aquí. Ese no es el punto". Así que estoy muy agradecido porque a veces intentan defenderme tanto como pueden. Y yo dije: "No te preocupes por eso. Gracias. Pero está bien. No necesito que lo hagas. Está bien. A veces puedo recibir un golpe". Y dejando de cambiar de género, ¿puedes mencionar tu material más reciente, como lo que has hecho cantando y el cosplay, y cómo ha reaccionado la gente a eso? Mucha gente, especialmente recientemente, piensa que soy solo un rasgo de personalidad debido a lo mucho que estoy involucrado con mi cultura y hay muchas partes que analizar en eso, por supuesto. Pero como dije, me encanta cantar, me encanta vestirme, me encanta pintar, hacer todas estas cosas diferentes. Así que también se trata de mostrar esos lados de mí para que la gente pueda obtener una mejor imagen que solo los 30 segundos que les doy. Por eso comencé también en YouTube, comencé a hacer más contenido de formato largo y me ha ido muy bien. Y veo gente que dice: "¡Oh, me encanta cómo podemos ver este lado tuyo!" Y yo dije: "Sí, porque quiero que veas este lado de mí". Hay muchas cosas que implican ser hispano y poder compartir esa parte de mí es lo que a veces genera muchas visitas. Pero amo tanto las otras partes de mí como mi parte hispana. Y quiero decir, a veces él se hace cargo, a veces el otro se hace cargo. Es un juego de equilibrio, pero es lo que tengo ganas de crear al final del día. Y si a la gente le gusta, le gusta. Si no lo hacen, entonces no tienes porque quedarte. Tu mamá parecía ser un componente muy importante para amplificar eso y generar el humor de tus videos iniciales. Me preguntaba cuál ha sido su reacción ante tu éxito en este mundo y cómo llegó a formar parte de tus videos por primera vez.

y el poder compartir eso y la gente que quiere aprender o reírse de ello a través del trauma, a veces es casi como si todos nos estuviéramos curando juntos. Lo cual para mí, la niña que sentía que tenía que demostrar mi latinidad cuando era niña, ahora se siente escuchada, lo cual quiero para otras personas, sin importar cómo te ves o cómo hablas los dialectos del español, no importa. Y creo que esa es la parte más importante. Y aparte de eso, está el término 'no sabo', que ha sido visto como despectivo. Pero ahora, con personas como tú en espacios en línea, se está abriendo la conversación sobre por qué estos términos deben dejar de ser negativos. Entonces me preguntaba cómo te sientes acerca de que ese aspecto sea parte de tu imagen y cómo la gente se conecta contigo al respecto. Intento utilizar el término no sabo de forma positiva porque sé lo negativo que puede ser para los demás y cómo la gente puede sentirse intimidada a la hora de aprender español por ello. Así que siento que, como comunidad de 'niños no sabo', si a veces lo asumimos y decimos, sí, no lo sabemos todo, pero eso es lo brillante de esto. Queremos. Y la única forma de aprender es cometiendo esos errores. Entonces, tener esa comunidad conmigo y respaldarme, en cierto modo, es decir: "Sí, todavía está aprendiendo. Sí, se equivocó al traducir una canción del inglés al español, pero eso es parte de". Y es por eso que, por supuesto, podría volver atrás y buscarlo y ver la forma correcta de decirlo, por supuesto. Pero a veces no lo hago porque también quiero que la gente sepa que cometo erroresNo hablo muy fluido. Sé que puedo mantener una conversación, pero no muy bien, como mi mamá. Así que creo que cuando todos nos reunimos y reconocemos que estamos aprendiendo, que lo estamos intentando, que no queremos alejarnos de nuestra cultura sólo porque no sabemos tan bien, eso no nos detendrá. ¿Qué consejo le darías a otras personas que quieran crear comunidades en línea, ya sea para entretenimiento o para fines informativos?

Me gusta decir que somos uno y lo mismo, la mayor parte del tiempo. Gran parte de mi personalidad la obtengo de ella. Entonces, cuando comencé a hacer videos y todo, ella y mi papá me apoyaron mucho. Haces lo que haces porque sólo querían que me graduara de la universidad. Eso era lo único que querían de mí. Mientras estuviera haciendo eso, a ellos no les importaría hacer algo importante o algo que no fuera extraño en línea.

El consejo que siempre doy a la gente es que seas auténtico contigo mismo. Si tienes algo que realmente te apasiona, ya sea la cocina, el maquillaje, la música, el arte, lo que sea, siempre y cuando provenga de un lugar de pasión y de sanación, la gente querrá apoyarse en eso y apoyarte y apoyar lo que sea que hagas. Porque ven la pasión, ven la creatividad y la singularidad general que aportas a ese tipo de géneros que estás creando.

Ella estaba muy feliz porque ella es la razón por la que amo mi herencia, ella es la razón por la que sé español, la razón por la que tengo una conexión tan fuerte con mi familia y todas esas otras cosas muy importantes. Así que su amor y aprecio y simplemente darme el visto bueno, es todo lo que necesitaba para decir, está bien, vamos a seguir.

Y luego, de repente, antes de que te des cuenta, estás creando esta comunidad que es parte de tu marca por accidente. Así que ese es probablemente el consejo más importante que podría darle a cualquiera que quiera empezar en línea, porque es una montaña rusa. A veces es rápido, a veces se estanca, pero al final del día, si estás haciendo algo que te hace feliz, entonces estarás bien.

Entonces me preguntaba, tocando toda esa idea de latinidad y el aspecto comunitario de la misma. ¿Qué crees que dice tu popularidad y las cosas de las que hablas en ese espacio sobre cómo se sienten los demás acerca de esas mismas situaciones y la capacidad de conectarse en todas estas experiencias compartidas a través de tus videos? Creo que la razón por la que a todos les va tan bien es porque al ser parte de la comunidad latina en sí misma, somos la minoría más grande de la naciónSomos muy diversos, por lo que cada uno tiene su propio enfoque en las cosas, cada uno tiene su propia experiencia, pero al mismo tiempo, todos conocemos esas pequeñas cosas que dicen: "Oh, sí, el masaje con vapor rub, lo mejor que existe, cura todo." Son las pequeñas cosas en las que a veces ni siquiera piensas. Dices: "No sé cómo decir bien esta palabra en español porque crecí escuchándola y no sabía hablarla tan bien"." Entonces, hay tanta gente que tiene diferentes experiencias con el idioma, la música, la cultura, las tradiciones

Y una última pregunta. ¿Qué te gustaría dejar a los lectores, ya sea algún tipo de consejo o lo que viene a continuación? Quiero decir, lo que viene es sólo el comienzo. Estoy tratando de sumergirme más en otros medios de comunicación, como diferentes tipos de revistas y, con suerte, estrenos e incluso música. Estoy tratando de lograr algo con este productor musical, veremos qué resulta de ello. Pero todo lo que haga definitivamente tendrá corazón y pasión y la latinidad 100% me impulsará porque eso es lo que me trajo aquí y eso es lo que me crió. Así que no voy a dejar pasar eso. Si eres latino o si sientes que quieres ser más fuerte hacia tu cultura, eso es todo lo que necesitas. Es ese sentido de familia, la latinidad, lo que es una superpotencia. No es algo a lo que debas temer. Ve a investigar. Ve a aprender. Haz lo que quieras. Habla con tus padres. Habla con tu familia. Ellos están ahí para ti. Ellos serán los que te apoyarán.

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HIGH ELECTION WORKER TURNOVER TROUBLING SIGN AS 2024 APPROACHES ENGLISH In Issue One's study, Arizona saw the highest turnover in election officials by far, at 80% since November 2020. Beckel noted elections are complex and technical to administer, requiring experience to do so effectively. According to his organization's research, officials who left office in the past three years took 1,800 years of combined experience with them.

Outgoing election officials in Idaho took with them 68 years of combined experience. Photo Credit: Eldon / Adobe Stock

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igh turnover rates are plaguing local elections offices across the West, which is causing concern as the 2024 election approaches. A recent study found about 40% of chief election officials in western states have left office since November 2020. Idaho and Washington saw the lowest turnover, each at 23%. Michael Beckel, research director for Issue One, the organization behind the research, said the Idaho officials who left oversaw a large portion of the state's population. "In Idaho, about 40% of the state's population will see the election administered by somebody different than who administered the last presidential election," Beckel reported.

Beckel added the knowledge would have been valuable during the high pressure election season. "There's a real risk that if there are innocuous mistakes," Beckel emphasized. "Innocent errors that get made in this political environment, those types of minor administrative mistakes could get blown out of proportion, turned into new conspiracy theories that cause people to lose faith in the elections process." Beckel argued election officials need more resources and his organization has pushed Congress to invest in critical election infrastructure. He stressed politicians have a role in ensuring elections run smoothly. "It would be really incumbent on a lot of our political leaders to take that temperature down, to ratchet down the rhetoric," Beckel urged. "Remind people about all of the checks and balances that are in place, all of the transparency measures that are in place." Support for this reporting was provided by The Carnegie Corporation of New York.

ALTA ROTACIÓN DE TRABAJADORES ELECTORALES ES SIGNO PREOCUPANTE A MEDIDA QUE SE ACERCA 2024 ESPAÑOL En el estudio de Issue One, Arizona registro la mayor rotación de funcionarios electorales con un 80% desde noviembre de 2020. Beckel señala que la administración de las elecciones es compleja y técnica, por lo que se requiere experiencia para hacerlo eficazmente. Según la investigación de su organización, los funcionarios que dejaron su cargo en los últimos tres años se llevaron consigo 1,800 años de experiencia combinada. Los funcionarios electorales salientes de Idaho se llevaron consigo 68 años de experiencia combinada. Photo Credit: Freepik

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as altas tasas de rotación están agraviando las oficinas electorales locales en todo el oeste, lo que está causando preocupación a medida que se acercan las elecciones de 2024. Un estudio reciente encontró que alrededor del 40% de los funcionarios electorales en jefe en los estados occidentales han dejado el cargo desde noviembre de 2020. Idaho y Washington registraron la menor rotación, cada uno con un 23%. Sin embargo, Michael Beckel de Issue One, la organización que realizo la investigación dice que los funcionarios de Idaho que se fueron supervisaban una gran parte de la población del estado. "En Idaho, cerca del 40% de la población del estado vera como las elecciones son administradas por alguien distinto de quien administro las últimas elecciones presidenciales," reporta Beckel.

Beckel afirma que esos conocimientos habrían sido muy valiosos durante una temporada electoral de tanta presión. "Existe un riesgo real de que, si se cometen errores inocuos en este entorno político," asegura Beckel. "Este tipo de errores administrativos menores se desproporcionen y se conviertan en nuevas teorías conspirativas que hagan que la gente pierda la fe en el proceso electoral." Beckel dice que los funcionarios electorales necesitan más recursos y que su organización ha presionado al Congreso para que invierta en infraestructura electoral critica. También dice que los políticos tienen el papel de garantizar que las elecciones se desarrollen sin problemas. "Realmente correspondería a muchos de nuestros líderes políticos bajar esa temperatura, reducir la retórica," urge Beckel. "Y recordarle a la gente todos los controles y equilibrios que existen, y todas las medidas de transparencia que existen." El apoyo para este informe fue proporcionado por The Carnegie Corporation de Nueva York.

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Engineer (MediaTek USA Inc.; San Jose, CA): Develop, integrate, & support standard software APIs for AI, Computer Vision, imaging pipeline, & hardware accelerators. Salary: $184,662-$221,594/year. Email resumes to MTK.USRESUME@MEDIATEK.COM ref. job # 00035194. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701346 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RUBE’S JANITORIAL SERVICE, 2354 Mission Glen Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ruben Juarez, 2354 Mission Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/13/2023. 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/ Ruben Juarez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/13/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 701346 December 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701389 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DIAMOND STEAM JANITORIAL & CARPET CLEANING, 2774 Monterrey Hwy Apt #38, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jessica Huaman, 2774 Monterrey Hwy Apt #38, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/14/2023. This filing

is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN699881. “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 Huaman This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/14/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 701389

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Kifer Departamentos para Seniors

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.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701144 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Justin Time Silkscreening, 1430 Tully Rd., Ste., 415, 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): Justino G. Rodriguez, 519 Tarter Ct, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/01/2023. 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/ Justino G. Rodriguez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/08/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund A. Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 701144

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701399 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ROCKETSHIP REAL ESTATE, NORTH STAR REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 99 Almaden Ave. Suite 600, Santa Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CARDAMON & COMPANY, INC, 1045 N Edison St, Stockton, CA 95203. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/15/2023. 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/ Cheryl Cardamon President CARDAMON & COMPANY, INC Article/Reg#: 4014972 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/15/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 701399

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV427527 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Apurva Thomas INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Apurva Thomas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Apurva Thomas (No Last Name) AKA Fnu, Apurva Thomas AKA Apurva, Thomas, LNU to Apuva Thomas 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: 3/05/2024 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

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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. Dec 13, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV426242 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Priscilla Villarreal/Zalaya Campos INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Priscilla Villarreal/ Zalaya Campos has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Zalaya Rose Campos to Zalaya Rose Villarreal 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: 2/20/2024 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. Nov 27, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV427634 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Naomi Torigoe Kuramatsu INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Naomi Torigoe Kuramatsu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Naomi Torigoe Kuramatsu to Naomi Kuramatsu Torigoe 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

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Head of Partnerships & Marketing sought by FarmWise Labs, Inc. in Santa Clara & Salinas CA to guide co's strategic mktg decisions. Req.: BS + 4 yr. exp. $236,600-$250k/yr. Domestic travel. *TELECOMMUTING/ TELEWORK PERMITTED*. Kate Sedano, VP - People, kate.sedano@farmwise.io 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: 3/05/2024 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. Dec 14, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV427646 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Poonam Amarsinh Nimbalkar INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Poonam Amarsinh Nimbalkar has filed a petition for Change of Name with

the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Poonam Amarsinh Nimbalkar to Poonam Santosh Shilimkar 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: 2/20/2024 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. Dec 14, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 2023 Notice of Petition to

DEC 22, 2023 - DEC 28, 2023 Administer Estate of Laurie Elizabeth Bryant aka Laurie Elizabeth BryantMcCary Case No. 23PR00600 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Laurie Elizabeth Bryant aka Laurie Elizabeth Bryant- McCary. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Heather Ashley Bryant in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Heather Ashley Bryant 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: March 13, 2024, at 8:30am, Dept. 10, 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 (name): Benjamin Jesudasson Steburg Law Firm, P.C. 2001 Gateway Place, Suite 100W San Jose, CA 95110 (408)573-1122 Run Date: December 22, 29, 2023; January 5, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700776 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TJ REAL ESTATE SERVICES, TJ COMMERCIALS, TJ PROPERTIES AND SALES, 855 El Camino Real, STE 13A#448, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): TJ INVESTMENTS GROUP INC., 855 El Camino Real, STE 13A#448, Palo Alto, CA 94301. 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/ Toran Kanazawa TJ INVESTMENT

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com GROUP, INC. Owner Article/Reg#: 201826310272 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/27/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700776 December 15, 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701103 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Garcias’ Tacos, 483 Avalani Ave, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Isidro Garcia Morales, 483 Avalani Ave, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/07/2023. 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/ Isidro Garcia Morales This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/07/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 701103 December 15, 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701100 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Clean Color Apart-

ment Services, 134 Crocker 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): Yency Arevalo Collazos, 134 Crocker Dr, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/07/2023. 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/ Yency Arevalo Collazos This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/07/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 701100 December 15, 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701210 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA GATES AND WELDING, 632 S Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jesus Antonio Aguilar Molina, 632 S Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/11/2023. 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/ Jesus Antonio Aguiar Molina

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/11/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 701210 December 15, 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700640 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KING LAUNDROMAT, 2611 Senter Rd, Ste 118, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): KING LAUNDROMAT, 4216 Ridgemont Ct, Oakland, CA 94619. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/16/2023. 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/ Victoria Duong KING LAUNDROMAT Owner Article/Reg#: 5910300 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/17/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700640 December 15, 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701093 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JASMINE HAIR & NAILS SALON, 2361

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McKee Rd, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Tham Nguyen, 108 El Bosque Dr, San Jose, CA 95134. 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 #: FBN701011. “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/ Tham Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/07/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 701093 December 15, 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701114 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JJ GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, 2227 Summereve Ct, 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): Jose Jimenez, 2227 Summereve Ct, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/01/2023. 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/ Jose Jimenez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of

Santa Clara County on 12/07/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 701114 December 15, 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700290 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GITA PUNAMBHAI PATEL E&T, GITA PUNAMBHAI PATEL IFN USCIS# 047-527-708, GITA PUNAMBHAI PATEL FGT, GITA P. PATEL, GITA PATEL TRUST, THE SOUTHERN HILLS TRUST, 3277 S. White Road, #870, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Patel, Gita-Punambhai, 5911 Killarney, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2023. 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/ Patel, GitaPunambhai This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/03/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 700290 December 15, 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700237 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAKIA BARBERSHOP, 3111 Alum Rock Ave, San

Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Anyisson Javier Camargo Riano, 3111 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/31/2023. 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/ Anyisson Javier Camargo Riano This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/01/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700327 December 15, 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 2024 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424667 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: VANESSA TA P I A - L I C O N A , JUAN CARLOS LICONA ANGELES INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) VANESSA TAPIA-LICONA, JUAN CARLOS LICONA ANGELES has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kayden Matteo Licona to Santiago Matteo Licona. 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

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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: 1/23/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Nov 06, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 15, 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV427092 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: BI VAN NGUYEN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) BI VAN NGUYEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. BI VAN NGUYEN to RYAN 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: 2/27/2024 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. Dec 07, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 15, 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 2024 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV427092 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cesar Rivera and Maria Hernandez INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Cesar Rivera and Maria Hernandez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Katherine Najarro Hernandez to Katherine Rivera Hernandez 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.,

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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. Dec 12, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 15, 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV427383 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alan Fitzgerard Perez Bucio INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Alan Fitzgerard Perez Bucio has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alan Fitzgerard Perez Bucio to Alan Fitzgerald Bucio 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: 2/27/2024 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. Dec 11, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 15, 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV427449 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: CHAU TU LUONG INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) CHAU TU LUONG has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. CHAU TU LUONG OR TU CHAU LUONG to JASON LUONG 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: 3/05/2024 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. Dec 12, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior

Court December 15, 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 2024 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of JUAN MANUEL CEDILLO Case No. 23PR196044 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JUAN MANUEL CEDILLO. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Victor Daniel Cedillo in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Victor Daniel Cedillo 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: February 08, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your 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 (name): Anita Steburg, Anam Hasan Steburg Law Firm, P.C. 2001 Gateway Place, Suite 100W San Jose, CA 95110 (408)573-1122 Run Date: December 15, 22, 29, 2023 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of HESERLINA GINGOYON EMATA Case No. 23PR195294 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Heserlina Gingoyon Emata. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Lionel Emata in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Lionel Emata be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the de-

DEC 22, 2023 - DEC 28, 2023 cedent. 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: January 8, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your 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 (name): JONATHAN C. DO, ESQ. 621 Tully Road, Suite 106 San Jose, CA 95111 (408.287-4444 Run Date: December 15, 22, 29, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700581 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA MARQUESITA, 199 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alejandra Jamileth Carrillo Osuna, 327 Gloria Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/15/2023. 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 Jamileth Carrillo This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/15/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700581 December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700947 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

DEC 22, 2023 - DEC 28, 2023 OTILIA CLEANING SERVICES, 1275 Royal Crest Dr, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yaneth Lozano Renteria, 1295 Royal Crest Dr, San Jose, CA 95131. 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/ Yaneth Lozano Renteria This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/01/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700947 December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700824 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Homes By Quinn LLC, 2410 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): Homes By Quinn LLC, 2350 Senter Rd #333B, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/06/2023. 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/ Quynh Phan Homes By Quinn LLC CEO

Article/Reg#: 202357211903 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/28/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 700824 December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701032 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: General Cleaning Club, 4072 Rose Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Cristian Josue Maradiaga Herrera, 1991 Story Rd Apt 21, San Jose, CA 95112. 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/ Cristian Maradiaga Herrera This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/05/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 701032 December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700831 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOS PRIMOS MOTORS, 1394 Vine St, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): WHEELS & MOTORS LLC, 1394 Vine St, San Jose, CA 95110. 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/ Rosario Tesfai Freslassie WHEELS & MOTORS LLC MEMBER/MANAGER Article/Reg#: 202358719510 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/28/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700831 December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700826 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FAST FRESH PIZZA, 1130 Lucretia Ave #E, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): FAST FRESH PIZZA, 1130 Lucretia Ave #E, San Jose, CA 95122. 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/ Van Cuong Nguyen

FAST FRESH PIZZA CEO Article/Reg#: 5984400 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/28/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 700826 December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700950 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SABOGAL JANITORIAL CLEANING SERVICES, 4501 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Carolina Lozado Sabogal, 4501 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95136. 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/ Carolina Lozado Sabogal This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/01/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700950 December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700258 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Panda Janitorial &

Maintenance Services, 10 Superior Dr Apt A, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Saul Mendoza, 2024 Sierra Rd #16, Concord, CA 95418. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/08/19. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN649324. “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/ Saul Mendoza This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/02/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 700258 December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV426487 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maelena Heredia Pimentel INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Maelena Heredia Pimentel has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maelena Heredia Pimentel to Maelena Cabarloc 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. Nov 29, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV425679 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fedor Sinitsin INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Fedor Sinitsin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Fedor Sinitsin to Theo Sinitsin 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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS OF HEARING: Date: 2/13/2024 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. Nov 13, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV426993 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Oralia Gonzalez Talamantes INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Oralia Gonzalez Talamantes has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mario Daniel Gonzalez Talamantes to Daniel Pereyda Gonzalez 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: 2/27/2024 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. Dec 06, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV425956 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hoa Thai Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Hoa Thai Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nguyen, Hoa Thai to Nguyen, Thai 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: 2/13/2024 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. Nov 17, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

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December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV426187 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Erick Francisco Sanchez INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Erick Francisco Sanchez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Erick Francisco Sanchez to Erick Francisco Sanwald 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: 2/13/2024 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. Nov 22, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV426843

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hilda Valdes Garcia, Todd Kevin Wedlake INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Hilda Valdes Garcia, Todd Kevin Wedlake has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sophie Carmelita Valdes to Sophie Carmelita Wedlake 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: 2/27/2024 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. Dec 04, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 8, 15, 22, 29, 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 Goudarzinikoo INTERESTED PERSONS:

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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: 01/09/2024 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 03, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2023 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Henning E. Marahrens Case No. 23PR196041 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Henning E. Marahrens, Henning Marahrens, Henning E.W. Marahrens. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Alyssa Parisette-Sparks in

the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Alyssa Parisette-Sparks 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: February 08, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your 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 author-

ity 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. Petitioner: Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Ave Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 (408)866-8382 Run Date: December 8, 15, 22, 2024 NOTICE OF DEATH OF James A. Citrano To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of James A. Citrano, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on November 15, 2023, in the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, State of California. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 5448 Thornwood Drive, Suite 200, San Jose, California 95123 (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 5448 Thornwood Drive, Ste 200 San Jose, CA 95123 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 CITATION TO PARENT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF MERCED Case No.: 23AD-00067 Name: Andres Villa Rojas Street Address: 354 Somerset Ave City, State, Zip: Los Banos, CA 93635 Telephone: 408-7759662, 408-757-1902 Petitioner, IN PRO PER In the Matter of the Adoption Petition of Andres Elias Rojas Hearing Date: 1/19/2024 Hearing Time: 9:00 a.m. Department: 10 TO: Gordiano Chavez, By order of this Court you are hereby cited to appear before the judge presiding in Dept. 10 of this court on January 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., then and there to show cause, if you have any, why Santiago R Chavez, should not be declared free from your parental control and custody, for the purpose of freeing said minor child(ren) for placement for adoption. The following information concerns rights and procedures that relate to this proceeding to declare minor free from your parental control and custody as set forth in Family Code Section 7860, et seq.: 1. At the beginning of the proceeding, the Court will consider whether or not the interest of the minor requires appointment of counsel. If the Court finds that the interests of the minor do require such protection, the Court will appoint counsel to represent him, whether or not he is able to afford counsel. The minor will not be present in Court unless he requests or the Court so orders. 2. If a parent of the minor appears without counsel and is unable to afford counsel, the Court must

DEC 22, 2023 - DEC 28, 2023 appoint counsel for the parent, unless the parent knowingly and intelligently waives the right to be represented by counsel. The Court will not appoint the same attorney to represent both the minor and his parent. 3. The Court may appoint either the Public Defender or private counsel. If private counsel is appointed, he/she will receive a reasonable sum for compensation and expenses, the amount of which will be determined by the Court. That amount must be paid by the real parties in interest, but not by the minor, is proportioned as the Court believes to be just. If, however, the Court finds that any of the real parties in interest cannot afford counsel, the amount will be paid by the county. 4. The Court may continue the proceeding for not more than Thirty (30) days as necessary to appoint counsel and become acquainted with the case. Dated: Nov 21, 2023 Amanda Toste, Clerk By: CE, Deputy Clerk Run Dates: December 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699921 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JB Meat and Seafood Wholesale, 1970 Orlando Dr, 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): Miguel Bravo Vasquez, 1970 Orlando Dr, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/19/2023. 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/ Miguel Bravo Vasquez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/19/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699921 December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700641 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mufflers Express, 903 Commercial St, 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): Israel Uribe, 3182 Isadora Dr, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2006. 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/ Israel Uribe This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/17/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700641 December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700726 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALL ABOUT GLASS, 4292 La Torre Ave, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business

DEC 22, 2023 - DEC 28, 2023 is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rosario Anaya Reyes, 4292 La Torre Ave, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/28/2015. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN607458. “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/ Rosario Anaya Reyes This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/22/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700726 December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700724 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALL ABOUT SHOWERS & MORE, 4292 La Torre Ave, 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): Mireya Valencia, 4292 La Torre Ave, 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/ Mireya Valencia This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on

11/22/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700724 December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700412 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Jimenez Landscaping, 3935 7trees Blvd Ap R-103, San Jose, CA 95111, 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): Mario Calderon, 3935 7trees Blvd Ap R-103, San Jose, CA 95111. Humberto Alcantar, 3935 7trees Blvd Ap R-103, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/08/2023. 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/ Mario Calderon Humberto Alcantar This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/08/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700412 December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700765 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Harper Investing, Harper, 2005 De La Cruz Blvd., Suite 120, San Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ESG Planning, 2005 De La Cruz, Suite 120, San Jose, CA 95050. 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/ James Rukstalis ESG Planning President Article/Reg#: 850970330 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/27/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 700765 December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700784 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CASPIAN PLUS, 2928 Wycliffe Court, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jaber Keramat, 2928 Wycliffe Court, San Jose, CA 95148. 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/ Jaber Keramat This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of

Santa Clara County on 11/27/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 700784 December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700239 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Cheng Material Digest, 2033 Trento Loop, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): I-Cheng Liu, 2033 Trento Loop, Milpitas, CA 95035. 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/ I-Cheng Liu This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/01/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 700239 December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700816 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHINING STARS DAYCARE, 1459 Amesbury Wy, 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): Dolores Gutierrez, 1459 Amesbury Way, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began

transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/02/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN693427. “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/ Dolores Gutierrez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/28/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Dolores Gutierrez, Deputy File No. FBN 700816 December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700809 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HD’s Corner, 3197 Salem Drive, 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): HANH THI THU DUONG, 3197 Salem Drive, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/28/2023. 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/ HANH DUONG This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/28/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 700809 December 1, 8, 15,

22, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV425958 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Petra Casillas Sanchez I N T E R E S T E D PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Petra Casillas Sanchez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Luis Javier Gaona Casillas to Luis Javier Casillas Herrera 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: 2/13/2024 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. Nov 17, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421049

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: PATRICIA MARIE OLIVAS INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) PATRICIA MARIE OLIVAS has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. PATRICIA MARIE OLIVAS to PATRICIA MARIE HUIZAR 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. Nov 28, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 NOTICE OF DEATH OF IPPEI OKUTAKE To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Ippei Okutake, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on

October 12, 2023, in the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, State of California. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 5448 Thornwood Drive, Suite 200, San Jose, California 95123 (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 5448 Thornwood Drive, Ste 200 San Jose, CA 95123 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023 NOTICE OF DEATH OF BRUCE MICHAEL COTTER To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Bruce Michael Cotter, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on November 02, 2023, in the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, State of California. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 5448 Thornwood Drive, Suite 200, San Jose, California 95123 (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 5448 Thornwood Drive, Ste 200 San Jose, CA 95123 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2023

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DEC 22, 2023 - DEC 28, 2023

RITUALES PARA EL AÑO NUEVO

Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

Para tener suerte con el dinero En un frasco de vidrio de forma agradable, coloque varias piedras imán junto a magnetos e imanes, cúbralos con arenilla para imanes. Luego coloque varios billetes de diferente denominación en el orden específico. Cada semana agregue una piedra imán y un magneto, de ese modo irá creciendo su suerte y el dinero no le faltará. Si necesita los billetes, los puede utilizar pero siempre deje al menos tres billetes junto a los imanes. Cada vez que deposite imanes y billetes en el frasco, visualice su buena fortuna y rece la oración a San Isidro Labrador.

a práctica de rituales espirituales, envuelve el uso de la buena voluntad para efectuar cambios positivos, por lo tanto cualquier persona en pleno uso de sus facultades mentales, será capaz de enfocar su buena voluntad y optimismo hacia el bien, y de ese modo realizar rituales. La magia ritual no altera los designios universales porque no ata, ni pervierte a su usuario. Solamente se practica para atraer el bien, y también para liberar de hechizos y de malas vibras, enviados por quienes carecen de buena voluntad. La magia ritual es una comunión cósmica entre la buena voluntad del ser humano, y las fuerzas misteriosas de la naturaleza, y del universo. Practique a diario la buena voluntad. Que tenga un feliz año 2024.

Para tener suerte con proyectos Escriba lo que desea obtener en un papel dorado, utilice tinta roja, coloque el papel debajo de una pirámide de buen tamaño. Rodee la pirámide con cuatro veladoras doradas las cuales representarán los cuatro puntos cardinales, añádales un poco de polvo astral y enciéndalas al menos tres horas al día. Luego queme incienso de ámbar. Finalmente haga su petición y rece durante 21 días la oración a Santa Ana.

Para protección y buena salud • Encomiende su vida al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. • Récele una novena al Santo Niño de Atocha. • Haga promesas y peticiones a Santa María. • Ofrende veladoras rojas a San Miguel Arcángel. • Haga invocaciones y ofrende incienso a San Gabriel Arcángel • Coloque siete piezas de cuarzo rosa en su mesa de noche. • Porte consigo un poco de palo santo en el bolsillo izquierdo o en la billetera. • Hágase una limpia cada tres meses o durante la fecha de cambio de estación. • Coloque un trozo de corteza de pirul en un rincón de su habitación. • En el maletero del auto, porte un saquito relleno con flores de lavanda.

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• Queme incienso de sándalo con frecuencia. • Hágase un enjuague con hierbas aromáticas. Para la buena fortuna La noche de año nuevo vista una prenda de color verde, y porte en su cuello un escapulario o un rosario, entonces frote sus manos con flores de manzanilla, mirto y pasiflora, luego levante hacia la luz de la Luna durante tres minutos, un cristal de cuarzo y haga invocaciones y rezos. El día primero de enero, ofrende tres veladoras, una roja, una verde y una blanca; las cuales simbolizarán salud, dinero y amor.

OFERTA ESPECIAL ¡Compre Una y Obtenga Otra Gratis!

¡ALCATRAZ CITY CRUISES OFRECE UNA PROMOCIÓN DE ENTRADAS A TODOS LOS RESIDENTES DEL ÁREA DE LA BAHÍA! ENERO: 9-10, 16, 30-31 FEBRERO: 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 MARZO: 5-6

*Válido únicamente para los residentes de los nueve condados: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma.

Para reservar esta oferta deben llamar al (415) 981-7625 o comprar las entradas en la taquilla en el Muelle 33 de Alcatraz Landing.

TÉRMINOS Y CONDICIONES: • Para obtener entradas presentar documentos de identificación con fotografía extendido y con domicilio en el Área de la Bahía. • La entrada BOGO debe ser de igual o menor valor. • Válido únicamente en las fechas de salida indicadas • Válido únicamente para la excursión de un día a Alcatraz. • Las entradas solo pueden recogerse el día de su salida. • Esta promoción no tiene valor en efectivo y no es válida con ninguna otra oferta. • Nos reservamos el derecho a introducir cambios en esta promoción sin previo aviso. www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/bogo/

Para la suerte en el trabajo Se pone a hervir en un galón de agua, seis ramitas de romero, seis ramas de hierba buena, seis peonías, seis ramas de mejorana y un poco de cáscara sagrada. La mezcla se deja enfriar, se cuela, se le agrega unas gotas de aceite de la prosperidad, y un poco de polvo abre caminos, y se utiliza como enjuague después de bañarse. Posteriormente se ofrenda una vela verde a San Patricio, y se reza tres veces la oración a San Francisco de Asís. Hacerlo martes o viernes.

Para tener suerte con la lotería, rifas y sorteos Antes de jugar a los números de la lotería o si ha de jugar en un casino, primero hágase un enjuague con agua de hierba buena y siempre porte consigo dos dados en el bolsillo izquierdo, los dados deben ser expuestos toda la noche a la luz de la Luna llena(26 de diciembre) y durante tres horas a la luz del Sol. Se acompaña el ritual portando consigo una estampita de San Expedito, la cuál se bendice con agua bendita de cuatro iglesias. Y ofrende dos velas al Santo.

DEC 22, 2023 - DEC 28, 2023

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STORMS ARE ON THE WAY. ARE CALIFORNIANS PREPARED?

With an El Niño weather pattern promising wetter wets and hotter hots, California's Office of Emergency Services and Listos California are urging residents to stay safe and be prepared.

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LAS TORMENTAS VIENEN EN CAMINO. ¿ESTÁN PREPARADOS LOS CALIFORNIANOS? Con el patrón climático de El Niño que promete lluvias más húmedas y calor más intenso, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia de California y Listos California instan a los residentes a mantenerse seguros y estar preparados.

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Recursos para mantenerse seguro en clima extremo

f your memories of last winter’s dozen “atmospheric rivers” have faded, Mother Nature is preparing a soaking wet reminder, with parts of the West Coast possibly looking at a month’s worth of rain by midweek and another close on its heels around Christmastime. The storms are part of the periodic El Niño weather pattern that meteorologists say promises more torrential rains and higher temperatures across California in the coming year. Photo Credit: ninjason1 / Freepik

In hopes of minimizing the disasters that extreme weather can bring, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES), along with Listos California, Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media hosted a press briefing offering safety tips, advice and resources to help Californians prepare for the flooding, high winds and cold temperatures that will likely occur in various parts of the state. “Getting prepared for disaster starts with simple but important actions you can take now before storms hit,” said Diana Crofts-Pelayo, of OES: • Sign up for locally specific, potentially life-saving emergency alerts at safelistoscalifornia.org/alerts. • Make plans for where you and your household will meet, so that even if you’re in disparate locations when a crisis occurs, you’ll be able to reunite. • Have a “go bag” with essential things you can quickly take with you if you have to leave your home in a hurry. And don’t forget to use simple common sense. For instance, if you’re driving and encounter barricades, don’t drive around them! A car can be swept away in as little as 12 inches of water, Crofts-Pelayo warned. “If there’s a barricade there, it’s there for a reason. Do not cross it! “There were too many sad stories last year of people getting trapped through flooded areas,” she said. Along similar lines, pedestrians can be swept away by the force of as little as 6 inches of rushing water. “Stay indoors during storms and high-wind events,” she cautioned. We had too many people hurt by falling trees “out trying to walk their dogs in 70 mph winds.” If you or someone in your household relies on electricity for essential medical equipment, contact your power company to make arrangements. If the company needs to cut off power in an area due to fire risks such as falling trees, it can prioritize keeping the power on for specific customers or help arrange backup power sources. But don’t run a generator indoors, Pelayo said, those fumes are deadly. And along those lines, don’t rely on your kitchen stove as a heat source. And don’t forget to check on your neighbors and loved ones. Other simple things to take care of ahead of time include having working flashlights and gas in the car. Have fun in the snowy mountains, she said, as long as you’re adequately prepared. And don’t go during a storm if your clothing and car aren’t appropriate for extreme weather, especially if you don’t live there. Don’t put first responders in the position of “trying to save too many people at one time.” Resources for staying safe in extreme weather ListosCalifornia is a “Number One resource,” with its storm safety information available in 13 languages at: Listoscalifornia.org/StormSeason. “If it’s too cold, if the weather is too intense,” you’ll find information on warming shelters and public shelters for specific disasters. Using these resources comes without ID requirements or any questions about someone’s immigration status. “Accepting any kind of aid during a disaster is not counted in ‘public charge’ considerations around immigration applications,” she said. “All we care about is for Californians to stay safe.” There’s also a text-based educational program on public safety available in English, Spanish, Hmong and Punjabi accessible by texting CAWINTER to 20202. Bianca Feldkircher, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Western Region, provided some

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details on El Niño and La Niña, which are highly predictable months ahead of time based on Pacific wind patterns and water currents coming off the coast of South America. When the winds are weak, as they’ve been this year, the currents turn eastward, away from the western Pacific, and draw the jet stream to the south, bringing more severe weather along with it, and leading to more moderate temperatures in northern parts of the U.S. She said that the National Weather Service foresees a 35% possibility of an “historically strong” El Niño season, rivaling those of 1997-8 and 2015-16, that could extend all the way till June. Navigating insurance policies Jazmin Ortega of the state Department of Insurance provided some suggestions for how to best navigate the too-often-lengthy process of filing insurance claims after weather-related calamities. Her office, she said, has worked to extend the grace period for people to both pay their insurance bills and access benefits if they’ve been put out by the weather – including greater allowances for living expenses for people who’ve had to evacuate their homes. She wanted people to be aware that flood insurance, just like earthquake insurance, is typically not covered in standard California home insurance policies. “Less than 2% of Californians have it,” she said. Flood insurance is available via the National Flood Insurance Program overseen by FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, at floodsmart.gov, but you should have it in place at least 30 days before you might need it, she cautioned. For those struggling to find fire insurance, she recommended the California Fair Plan (https://www.cfpnet.com/). The Department has been a familiar presence at disaster assistance sites helping people navigate their policies and is available to help people process their claims at insurance.ca.gov or through 1-800 927-4357. It also does not concern itself with people’s immigration status. She suggested that people review their policies to see if they need additional coverage, to remind themselves of what’s covered, and to document both their policies themselves – so that the relevant information can be accessed easily – and to also take pictures to document what they’ve been paying to insure. Social media toolkit Alf LaMont, of LaMont digital, described Listos California’s emphasis on emergency preparedness as “prepositioning resources prior to an event.” He also highlighted a social media toolkit (socialpresskit.com/ wetwinter) built around some of the most useful, popular online resources from last year’s storms. The toolkit, he said, has 25 elements, including videos, graphics and locally sourced artwork, and is published in a dozen languages.

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i sus recuerdos de la docena de “ríos atmosféricos” del invierno pasado se han desvanecido, la Madre Naturaleza está preparando un recordatorio empapado, con partes de la costa oeste posiblemente esperando un mes de lluvia a mitad de semana y otro cercano en Navidad. Las tormentas son parte del patrón climático periódico de El Niño que, según los meteorólogos, promete más lluvias torrenciales y temperaturas más altas en todo California durante el próximo año. Con la esperanza de minimizar los desastres que el clima extremo puede traer, la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia (OES) del Gobernador de California, junto con Listos California, Ethnic Media Services y California Black Media organizaron una rueda de prensa ofreciendo consejos, sugerencias y recursos de seguridad para ayudar a los californianos a prepararse para las inundaciones, los fuertes vientos y las bajas temperaturas que probablemente ocurrirán en varias partes del estado. “Prepararse para un desastre comienza con acciones simples pero importantes que se pueden tomar ahora, antes de que lleguen las tormentas”, dijo Diana CroftsPelayo, de OES: • Regístrese para recibir alertas de emergencia locales específicas que podrían salvar vidas en safelistoscalifornia.org/alerts. • Haga planes sobre dónde se reunirán usted y su familia, de modo que incluso si se encuentran en lugares diferentes cuando ocurra una crisis, puedan reunirse. • Tenga una “bolsa de viaje” con cosas esenciales que pueda llevarse rápidamente si tiene que salir de casa rápidamente. Y no olvide utilizar el sentido común. Por ejemplo, si está manejando y se encuentra con barricadas, ¡no las rodee! Un coche puede ser arrastrado por tan solo 12 pulgadas de agua, advirtió Crofts-Pelayo. “Si hay una barricada ahí, es por alguna razón. ¡No la cruce! “ El año pasado hubo demasiadas historias tristes de personas que quedaron atrapadas en zonas inundadas”, dijo. De manera similar, los peatones pueden ser arrastrados por la fuerza de tan sólo 6 pulgadas de agua corriente. Permanezca en casa durante las tormentas y los vientos fuertes”, advirtió. Tuvimos demasiadas personas heridas por la caída de árboles "tratando de pasear a sus perros con vientos de 70 mph". Si usted o alguien en su hogar depende de la electricidad para obtener equipos médicos esenciales, comuníquese con su compañía eléctrica para hacer arreglos. Si la empresa necesita cortar el suministro eléctrico en un área debido a riesgos de incendio, como la caída de árboles, puede priorizar mantener el suministro eléctrico para clientes específicos o ayudar a organizar fuentes de energía de respaldo. Pero no haga funcionar un generador en el interior, dijo Pelayo, esos vapores son mortales. Y en ese sentido, no confíe en la estufa de su cocina como fuente de calor. Y no olvide revisar a sus vecinos y seres queridos. Otras cosas simples de las que debe ocuparse con anticipación incluyen tener linternas que funcionen y gasolina en el automóvil. Diviértase en las montañas nevadas, dijo, siempre y cuando esté adecuadamente preparado. Y no vaya durante una tormenta si su ropa y su carro no son apropiados para condiciones climáticas extremas, especialmente si no vive allí. No ponga a los socorristas en la posición de "tratar de salvar a demasiadas personas a la vez".

ListosCalifornia es un “recurso número uno”, con información sobre seguridad contra tormentas disponible en 13 idiomas en: Listoscalifornia.org/StormSeason. "Si hace demasiado frío, si el clima es demasiado intenso", encontrará información sobre refugios cálidos y refugios públicos para desastres específicos. El uso de estos recursos se realiza sin requisitos de identificación ni preguntas sobre el estado migratorio de una persona. “Aceptar cualquier tipo de ayuda durante un desastre no se cuenta entre las consideraciones de ‘carga pública’ en torno a las solicitudes de inmigración”, dijo. "Lo único que nos importa es que los californianos se mantengan seguros". También hay un programa educativo basado en texto sobre seguridad pública disponible en inglés, español, hmong y punjabi al que se puede acceder enviando un mensaje de texto con CAWINTER al 20202. Bianca Feldkircher, meteoróloga de la Región Occidental del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, proporcionó algunos detalles sobre El Niño y La Niña, que son altamente predecibles con meses de anticipación según los patrones de viento del Pacífico y las corrientes de agua que provienen de las costas de América del Sur. Cuando los vientos son débiles, como lo ha sido este año, las corrientes giran hacia el este, alejándose del Pacífico occidental, y arrastran la corriente en chorro hacia el sur, trayendo consigo un clima más severo y provocará temperaturas más moderadas en las partes del norte de los EE. UU. Dijo que el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional prevé un 35% de posibilidades de una temporada de El Niño “históricamente fuerte”, rivalizando con las de 1997-8 y 2015-16, que podría extenderse hasta junio. Navegando por las pólizas de seguro Jazmín Ortega, del Departamento de Seguros del estado, brindó algunas sugerencias sobre cómo navegar mejor el proceso, a menudo demasiado largo, de presentar reclamaciones de seguros después de calamidades relacionadas con el clima. Su oficina, dijo, ha trabajado para extender el período de gracia para que las personas paguen sus facturas de seguro y accedan a los beneficios si se ven afectados por el clima – incluyendo mayores asignaciones para gastos de subsistencia para las personas que han tenido que evacuar sus hogares. Quería que la gente fuera consciente de que el seguro contra inundaciones, al igual que el seguro contra terremotos, normalmente no está cubierto por las pólizas de seguro de hogar estándar de California. "Menos del 2% de los californianos lo padecen", afirmó. El seguro contra inundaciones está disponible a través del Programa Nacional de Seguro contra Inundaciones supervisado por FEMA, la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias, en Floodsmart.gov, pero debe tenerlo implementado al menos 30 días antes de que pueda necesitarlo, advirtió. Para aquellos que luchan por encontrar un seguro contra incendios, recomendó el Plan Justo de California. (https://www.cfpnet.com/). El Departamento ha tenido una presencia familiar en los sitios de asistencia por desastre ayudando a las personas a navegar por sus pólizas y está disponible para ayudar a las personas a procesar sus reclamos en Insurance.ca.gov o llamando al 1-800-927-4357. Tampoco se preocupa por el estatus migratorio de las personas. Sugirió que las personas revisen sus pólizas para ver si necesitan cobertura adicional, para recordar lo que está cubierto y para documentar ambas pólizas por sí mismas – para que se pueda acceder fácilmente a la información relevante – y también para tomar fotografías para documentar lo que han estado pagando para asegurar. Kit de herramientas de redes sociales Alf LaMont, de LaMont digital, describió el énfasis de Listos California en la preparación para emergencias como "preposicionar recursos antes de un evento". También destacó un conjunto de herramientas de redes sociales (socialpresskit.com/wetwinter) creado en torno a algunos de los recursos en línea más útiles y populares de las tormentas del año pasado. El conjunto de herramientas, dijo, tiene 25 elementos, incluidos videos, gráficos y obras de arte de origen local, y está publicado en una docena de idiomas.

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