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A POLITICAL STORM: 2024 COULD BE A DANGEROUS YEAR TO BE A MIGRANT IN THE US ENGLISH
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pect anything good. 2. On March 5, the controversial Texas law SB4 comes into effect. Migrants face sentences of up to 20 years in prison if they re-enter the United States illegally. But the worst thing is that Texas police officers will be able to detain and deport to Mexico those they suspect of having entered the state illegally. Although there are several legal lawsuits pending, including one from the Department of Justice, the final ruling will correspond to the Supreme Court of Justice.
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l año nuevo es una ocasión ideal para poner nuestras prioridades en orden, formular buenos propósitos y trazar la hoja de ruta con las metas que traducen nuestros anhelos y sueños. Tristemente, el 2024 se perfila como un año de tormentas en el horizonte de los migrantes en Estados Unidos. Enumeremos la lista de nubarrones densos y cargados que acechan a los migrantes: 1. Esta semana reanudan las negociaciones del presupuesto de emergencia para seguridad fronteriza, Ucrania, Israel, y Taiwán. Los republicanos condicionaron destrabar el apoyo a un endurecimiento de la política migratoria. En forma lamentable, el presidente Joe Biden aceptó hacer “compromisos significativos”. La buena noticia es que enfrenta una rebelión interna de los demócratas progresistas. La moneda está en el aire, pero no esperamos nada bueno. 2. El 5 de marzo entra en vigor la polémica ley SB4 de Texas. Los migrantes se enfrentan a penas de hasta 20 años en prisión si reinciden en un ingreso ilegal a Estados Unidos. Pero lo peor es que los agentes de la policía de Texas podrán detener y deportar a México a quienes sospechen de haber ingresado ilegalmente al estado. Aunque existen varias demandas legales en trámite, incluida una del Departamento de Justicia, el dictamen final le corresponderá a la Suprema Corte de Justicia. 3. Los aspirantes presidenciales republicanos continúan enfrascados en un torneo para ganar el campeonato de las posiciones más radicales y extremas contra los migrantes. Aunque el expresidente Donald Trump sigue siendo el favorito por un amplio margen para ganar la nominación presidencial republicana, la radicalización de la agenda migratoria puede influir en las políticas públicas del ganador.
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• La primera visión es la de un Estados Unidos discriminatorio, racista y xenófobo que reniega de sus principios fundacionales para cerrarle la puerta en las narices a los más vulnerables entre nosotros, incluidos a los perseguidos y los torturados, las mujeres y los niños. • La otra visión aboga por un enfoque solidario y compasivo hacia los migrantes, un destino compartido alineado con los principios fundamentales de la nación: libertad, equidad y justicia para todos. Millones de votantes hispanos tendrán la oportunidad de votar el 5 de noviembre de 2024 por una de esas dos visiones, muchos de ellos jóvenes que votan por primera vez. ¿A cuál candidata o candidato apoyarás con tu voto, a quienes promueven un futuro de odio y excluyente, o a quienes defienden un futuro humanista e inclusivo?
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he new year is an ideal occasion to put our priorities in order, formulate good resolutions and draw up a roadmap with the goals that translate our desires and dreams. Sadly, 2024 is shaping up to be a stormy year on the horizon for migrants in the United States. Let's list the list of dense and heavy storm clouds that stalk migrants: 1. Emergency budget negotiations for border security, Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan resume this week. Republicans conditioned unblocking support on a toughening of immigration policy. Unfortunately, President Joe Biden agreed to make “significant commitments.” The good news is that he faces an internal rebellion from progressive Democrats. The coin is in the air, but we don't ex-
4. Trump promised that, if he reaches the White House, he will close the border with Mexico from the first day of his presidency. Additionally, his campaign has leaked the details of his immigration agenda for a second administration, which includes large-scale migrant concentration camps and an expedited deportation program, among other draconian measures. Whether these dark clouds become storms will depend in part on the Supreme Court, which must rule whether Trump can be disqualified from seeking the presidency for having been involved in a possible act of insurrection on January 6, 2021, as established by the 14th amendment of the Constitution. So far he has been disqualified in Colorado and Maine.
• It challenges us, as a society, to confront our ignorance and prejudices, and re-evaluate the policies that shape our collective future. It is a battle between 2 contradictory visions: • The first vision is of a discriminatory, racist and xenophobic United States that denies its founding principles to slam the door in the face of the most vulnerable among us, including the persecuted and tortured, women and children.
Si esos nubarrones se convierten en tormentas dependerá en parte en la Suprema Corte de Justicia, la cual deberá dictaminar si Trump puede ser descalificado de buscar la presidencia por haber estado implicado en un posible acto de insurrección el 6 de enero de 2021, como lo establece la enmienda 14 de la Constitución. Hasta el momento ha sido inhabilitado en Colorado y Maine.
• The other vision advocates a caring and compassionate approach toward migrants, a shared destiny aligned with the nation's founding principles: freedom, equity and justice for all.
Pero, en última instancia, esta batalla legal trasciende los tribunales:
Es una batalla entre 2 visiones contradictorias:
3. The Republican presidential candidates continue to be engaged in a tournament to win the championship of the most radical and extreme positions against migrants. Although former President Donald Trump remains the favorite to win the Republican presidential nomination by a wide margin, the radicalization of the immigration agenda may influence the winner's public policies.
But ultimately, this legal battle transcends the courts:
4. Trump prometió que, de llegar a la Casa Blanca, cerrará la frontera con México desde el primer día de su presidencia. Además, su campaña ha filtrado los pormenores de su agenda migratoria para un segundo gobierno, que incluye campos de concentración para migrantes a gran escala y un programa de deportación expedito, entre otras medidas draconianas.
• Nos desafía, como sociedad, a enfrentar nuestra ignorancia y nuestros prejuicios, y reevaluar las políticas que dan forma a nuestro futuro colectivo.
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Millions of Hispanic voters will have the opportunity to vote on November 5, 2024 for one of those two visions, many of them young people who are voting for the first time. Which candidate will you support with your vote, those who promote a hateful and exclusive future, or those who defend a humanist and inclusive future?
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‘FOCOS DE ESPERANZA’: ESTE DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE CALIFORNIA MARCÓ LA DIFERENCIA EN LOS PUNTAJES DE LOS ESTUDIANTES AFROAMERICANOS El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Emery adoptó un enfoque específico, incluido el pago adicional a los maestros para que se quedaran después de la escuela y dieran clases particulares a los estudiantes de raza negra.
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-JORDAN KING, ESTUDIANTE DE TERCER AÑO EN LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA EMERY
ara la mayoría de los grupos de estudiantes K-12 en California, los puntajes de las pruebas han sido excesivamente planos desde la pandemia. Pero para los estudiantes afroamericanos, los puntajes estancados han sido particularmente frustrantes: los puntajes de los estudiantes afroamericanos en matemáticas y artes del lenguaje inglés disminuyeron poco a poco en la mayoría de los niveles de grado el año pasado, logrando algunos de los puntajes más bajos entre cualquier grupo de estudiantes.
“Definitivamente me esfuerzo más que antes. Voy a clases particulares todo el tiempo, omitiendo la pista o el debate si es necesario”, dijo King. “Quiero enorgullecer a mi familia, hacerles saber que criaron a un erudito, un buen niño que va a lograr cosas”.
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Sin embargo, al menos un distrito ha revertido esa tendencia. Emery Unified, un pequeño distrito ubicado entre Berkeley y Oakland en el este del Área de la Bahía, vio a sus estudiantes afroamericanos, que representan el 45% de la población estudiantil, una de las tasas más altas del estado, mostrar avances dramáticos a partir de 2022. Los puntajes de matemáticas casi se duplicó con respecto al año pasado y los puntajes en artes del lenguaje inglés superaron con creces los resultados previos a la pandemia. El ausentismo crónico cayó 8.4 puntos porcentuales, mucho más que el promedio estatal. “Vi esos puntajes y me sentí eufórica”, dijo Jessica Goode, directora de Emery High School. “Todo el trabajo que hemos hecho ha dado sus frutos. Ha sido un desafío: no existe una hoja de ruta porque casi nadie lo ha hecho con éxito”. Los puntajes del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Emery todavía están muy por debajo del promedio, pero tienen una tendencia ascendente en un momento en que los puntajes en todo el estado no cambian o retroceden. El número de estudiantes afroamericanos que alcanzaron o superaron los estándares estatales de artes del lenguaje inglés aumentó más de 12 puntos porcentuales el año pasado, del 24% al 37%, y los puntajes en matemáticas aumentaron del 9% al 15%. En todo el estado, los estudiantes afroamericanos de Emery superaron a sus compañeros por un amplio margen en inglés y se acercaron al promedio estatal para los estudiantes afroamericanos en matemáticas. Aunque los puntajes son relativamente bajos, vale la pena celebrar el cambio, dijo Tyrone Howard, profesor de educación en UCLA. “Veo estos focos de esperanza, estos destellos de posibilidades, y pienso, ¿cómo podemos replicar esto?” dijo Howard. “El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Emery está en mi radar y es importante saber qué está sucediendo allí”. Los estudiantes afroamericanos han estado a la zaga académicamente durante mucho tiempo de otros grupos, dijo Howard, porque tienden a asistir a escuelas con maestros menos experimentados y es más probable que no tengan hogar, estén en hogares foster o vivan en la pobreza, todos factores que pueden obstaculizar la capacidad de un estudiante para concentrarse en clase. Howard dijo que el racismo también influye. “Las bajas expectativas y la falta de recursos para los estudiantes afroamericanos influyen tanto como cualquier otra cosa”, dijo Howard. “Veo estos focos de esperanza, estos destellos de posibilidades, y pienso, ¿cómo podemos replicar esto?”. -TYRONE HOWARD, PROFESOR DE EDUCACIÓN EN UCLA Durante años, algunos defensores dijeron que el método de California para financiar las escuelas dejaba a muchos estudiantes afroamericanos sin los recursos adicionales que necesitaban. A través de la Fórmula de Financiamiento de
Él le da crédito a sus maestros por inspirarlo a sobresalir.
Un enfoque en las habilidades de escritura.
Los estudiantes de secundaria colaboran en un problema de matemáticas para la semana de exámenes finales en Emery High School en Emery el 13 de diciembre de 2023. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Emery es uno de los puntos brillantes de los recientes resultados de las pruebas estatales Smarter Balanced K-12. Photo Credit: Pablo Unzueta / CalMatters
Control Local, el estado otorga dinero adicional a los distritos según los niveles de pobreza de los estudiantes y otros criterios, no basándose específicamente en la raza o el origen étnico de los estudiantes ni en las necesidades de las escuelas individuales. Para abordar esto, el año pasado el gobernador Gavin Newsom agregó una disposición a la fórmula conocida como multiplicador de equidad, que asigna más dinero a los distritos en función de la rotación de estudiantes y las altas tasas de estudiantes de bajos ingresos en sitios escolares específicos. El cambio duplica el porcentaje de estudiantes afroamericanos que recibirán financiación adicional, según Catalyst California, un grupo de defensa de la educación. Los profesores afroamericanos también desempeñan un papel importante en el éxito de los estudiantes afroamericanos , según ha demostrado una investigación. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Emery ha priorizado durante mucho tiempo la contratación de maestros afroamericanos, superando con creces el promedio estatal. Más del 30% de los maestros del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Emery son afroamericanos, en comparación con sólo el 3.9% en todo el estado. Según un estudio de 2018 de la Oficina Nacional de Investigación Económica, los estudiantes afroamericanos que tenían al menos un maestro de raza negra en los primeros grados tenían un 13% más de probabilidades de graduarse y un 19% más de probabilidades de ir a la universidad que sus compañeros afroamericanos que no tenían un maestro de raza negra. Los profesores afroamericanos también tienden a tener expectativas más altas para sus estudiantes afroamericanos y es menos probable que los consideren disruptivos o desatentos, según muestran los estudios. Cómo el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Emery mejoró los puntajes de las pruebas Los esfuerzos para cambiar las cosas en Emery High comenzaron mucho antes de la pandemia. Goode y su personal comenzaron a reunirse periódicamente para observar de cerca los datos de rendimiento y el plan de estudios de los estudiantes, prestando especial atención a los estudiantes que tenían dificultades. La escuela también pasó a un sistema de “calificación por equidad”, que se centra más en evaluar el conocimiento de los estudiantes al
final del período de calificación que en su comportamiento en el aula o si entregaron la tarea a tiempo. El nuevo sistema ayudó a motivar a los estudiantes y les dio a los maestros una mejor idea de cómo progresaban los estudiantes, dijo Goode. Otra táctica que ha ayudado: pagar dinero extra a los maestros para que se queden después de la escuela y den clases particulares a los estudiantes. La escuela también comenzó a llevar a los estudiantes a recorridos universitarios por California, reforzando su programa de oficios calificados y ampliando sus recursos de salud mental. “Odiaba tanto la escuela cuando era adolescente”, dijo Goode. “Ese siempre ha sido mi objetivo aquí: no quiero que estos estudiantes odien la escuela. Quiero que tengan opciones, tanto en la escuela como después de graduarse”.
En la escuela primaria, la directora Samantha Burke atribuye a tres iniciativas el cambio en los resultados de los exámenes y el ausentismo crónico. El primero es centrarse en las habilidades de escritura, comenzando incluso antes de que los estudiantes puedan leer. En el kindergarten, los estudiantes “escriben” historias haciendo dibujos, agregando gradualmente palabras y oraciones cortas para desarrollar habilidades para contar historias. En los grados superiores, los estudiantes practican una variedad de estilos de escritura, como artículos de opinión, narrativas ficticias y artículos expositivos, con una complejidad cada vez mayor. Por ejemplo, una tarea para estudiantes de tercer, cuarto o quinto grado podría ser escribir una historia de varios párrafos sobre una celebración, seguida de instrucciones para agregar giros a la trama, suspenso y un final sorpresa. A Burke y su personal se les ocurrió la idea porque notaron que durante el aprendizaje remoto, los estudiantes leían un poco, pero escribían muy poco porque los maestros no podían ofrecer orientación individual. “Descubrimos que centrarse en la escritura también ha ayudado a los estudiantes con la lectura”, dijo Burke. “Aprenden ortografía, vocabulario, gramática, patrones. Ha tenido muchos beneficios”. Los puntajes de artes del lenguaje inglés en primaria aumentaron 5 puntos porcentuales, del 33% que cumplió o superó el estándar en 2022 al 38% el año pasado.
Jesús Herrera, profesor de matemáticas de Emery High, atribuyó el aumento en las puntuaciones de matemáticas a su estrecha colaboración con el otro profesor de matemáticas de la escuela. Los dos comenzaron a reunirse diariamente para alinear sus planes de lecciones y establecer estándares más altos y consistentes, asegurando transiciones fluidas del álgebra a la geometría y más.
Otro cambio se centró en la rendición de cuentas. Los maestros comenzaron a mostrar a los estudiantes los puntajes de sus exámenes estandarizados y Burke se reunió con cada estudiante individualmente para discutir los resultados y establecer metas. Los estudiantes que obtuvieron calificaciones iguales o superiores a los estándares de su grado fueron honrados con premios y celebraciones.
Ver las mejoras ha sido gratificante, dijo Herrera.
“Llevó mucho tiempo pero creó mayores expectativas. Los estudiantes entienden que necesitan hacer lo mejor que puedan”, dijo Burke. “Se podía ver un cambio. Los estudiantes empezaron a tomarse la escuela más en serio”.
“Me gusta enseñar y esto demuestra que estamos haciendo un buen trabajo”, dijo Herrera. Jordan King, un estudiante de tercer año de Emery High que es de raza negra, dijo que aprecia la cultura pequeña y unida del campus, y que la mayoría de sus maestros son afroamericanos o latinos. “Hay muchísima gente de color en puestos de liderazgo. Entienden por lo que pasan los estudiantes, las luchas”, dijo King. “No son parciales cuando enseñan historia, por ejemplo. Y son buena gente en general”. King, que forma parte de los equipos de atletismo y debate de la escuela, espera ir a la universidad después de graduarse. Como representante estudiantil en la junta escolar, está considerando dedicarse a la política, el derecho o la historia. “Hay muchísima gente de color en puestos de liderazgo. Entienden por lo que pasan los estudiantes, las luchas”.
La tercera iniciativa se centró en la asistencia. La escuela contrató a un empleado de asistencia para hacer un seguimiento de las familias que tenían dificultades para llevar a sus hijos a la escuela. Los funcionarios escolares también planearon eventos regulares “para hacer la escuela más divertida”, como fiestas en la piscina, días de helado, clases de baile y artes marciales como capoeira y noches familiares con bingo y películas. El ausentismo crónico siguió siendo alto el año pasado (33%), pero disminuyó más de 8 puntos porcentuales respecto al año anterior. “Cuando vi nuestros puntajes, sentí una sensación de alivio”, dijo Burke. “Estas prácticas que estamos construyendo no son en vano. Estamos en el camino correcto. Ahora tenemos que seguir moviendo la aguja”.
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A ‘POCKET OF HOPE’: THIS CALIFORNIA SCHOOL DISTRICT MADE A DIFFERENCE ON BLACK STUDENTS’ SCORES Emery Unified took a targeted approach, including paying teachers extra to stay after school and tutor students.
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I go to tutoring all the time, missing track or debate if I have to,” King said. “I want to make my family proud, let them know they raised a scholar, a good kid who’s going to achieve things.”
or most K-12 student groups in California, test scores have been maddeningly flat since the pandemic. But for Black students, stagnant scores have been particularly frustrating: Black students’ math and English language arts scores inched downward for most grade levels last year, notching some of the lowest scores among any student group. At least one district, however, has reversed that trend. Emery Unified, a small district tucked between Berkeley and Oakland in the east Bay Area, saw its Black students — who make up 45% of the student population, one of the highest rates in the state — show dramatic gains from 2022. Math scores nearly doubled over last year and English language arts scores far surpassed pre-pandemic results. Chronic absenteeism dropped 8.4 percentage points, far more than the state average. “I saw those scores and I was elated,” said Jessica Goode, principal of Emery High School. “All the work we’ve done has paid off. It’s been a challenge — there’s no road map because almost no one’s ever done this successfully.” Emery Unified’s scores are still far below average, but they’re trending upward at a time when scores statewide are unchanged or slipping backward. The number of Black students meeting or exceeding the state English language arts standards jumped more than 12 percentage points last year, from 24% to 37%, and the math scores climbed from 9% to 15%. Statewide, Emery’s Black students outperformed their peers by a wide margin in English, and crept close to the state average for Black students in math. Even though the scores are relatively low, the turnaround is worth celebrating, said Tyrone Howard, an education professor at UCLA. “I see these pockets of hope, these glimmers of possibility, and think, how can we replicate this?” Howard said. “Emery Unified is on my radar, and it’s important to find out what’s happening there.” Black students have long trailed other groups academically, Howard said, because they tend to attend schools with less experienced teachers, and are more likely to be homeless, in foster care or living in poverty — all factors that can hinder a student’s ability to focus in class. Howard said racism plays a role, as well. “Low expectations and a lack of resources for Black students plays just as much a factor as anything else,” Howard said. “I see these pockets of hope, these glimmers of possibility, and think, how can we replicate this?” -TYRONE HOWARD, EDUCATION PROFESSOR AT UCLA For years, some advocates said California’s method of funding schools left many Black students without the additional resources they need. Through the Local Control Fund-
A focus on writing skills At the elementary school, principal Samantha Burke credits three initiatives for the turnaround in test scores and chronic absenteeism. The first is a focus on writing skills, starting before students can even read. In kindergarten, students “write” stories by drawing pictures, gradually adding words and short sentences, to develop story-telling skills. In older grades, students practice a variety of writing styles, such as opinion pieces, fictional narratives and expository pieces, with increasing complexity. High school math students prepare for finals week at Emery High School in Emery on Dec. 13, 2023. Emery Unified School District, a majority-Black student school district, is one of the bright spots from the recent statewide Smarter Balanced K-12 test results. Photo Credit: Pablo Unzueta / CalMatters
ing Formula, the state gives extra money to districts based on student poverty levels and other criteria, not based specifically on students’ race or ethnicity or the needs at individual schools. To address this, Gov. Gavin Newsom last year added a provision to the formula known as the equity multiplier, which allots more money to districts based on student turnover and high rates of low-income students at specific school sites. The change doubles the percentage of Black students who will receive extra funding, according to Catalyst California, an education advocacy group. Black teachers also play a big role in Black students’ success, research has shown. Emery Unified has long prioritized hiring Black teachers, far outpacing the state average. More than 30% of Emery Unified’s teachers are Black, compared to just 3.9% statewide. According to a 2018 study from the National Bureau of Economic Research, Black students who had at least one Black teacher in the early grades were 13% more likely to graduate and 19% more likely go to college than their Black classmates who didn’t have a Black teacher. Black teachers also tend to have higher expectations for their Black students, and are less likely to view them as disruptive or inattentive, studies show. How Emery Unified boosted test scores Efforts to turn things around at Emery High began long before the pandemic. Goode and her staff started meeting regularly to look closely at student performance data and curriculum, giving extra attention to students who were struggling. The school also shifted to a “grading for equity” system, which focuses more on assessing students’ knowledge at the end of the grading period rather than their classroom behavior or whether they turned homework in on time. The new system helped motivate students and gave teachers a better idea of how students were progressing, Goode said. Another tactic that’s helped: paying teach-
ers extra money to stay after school and tutor students. The school also started taking students on college tours around California, bolstering its skilled trades program and expanding its mental health resources. “I hated school so much when I was a teenager,” Goode said. “That’s always been my goal here: I don’t want these students to hate school. I want them to have options, both in school and after they graduate.” Jesus Herrera, a math teacher at Emery High, credited the surge in math scores to his close collaboration with the school’s other math teacher. The two started meeting daily to align their lesson plans and set consistent, higher standards, ensuring smooth transitions from algebra to geometry and beyond. Seeing the improvements has been gratifying, Herrera said. “I like teaching, and this shows we’re doing a good job,” Herrera said. Jordan King, a junior at Emery High who is Black, said he appreciates the small, closeknit campus culture, and that most of his teachers are Black or Latino. “There’s so many people of color in leadership roles. They understand what students go through, the struggles,” King said. “They’re not biased when they teach history, for example. And they’re nice people in general.” King, who’s on the school’s debate and track teams, hopes to go to college after he graduates. As the student representative on the school board, he’s considering pursuing politics, law or history. “There’s so many people of color in leadership roles. They understand what students go through, the struggles.” -JORDAN KING, JUNIOR AT EMERY HIGH SCHOOL He credits his teachers with inspiring him to excel. “I definitely push myself more than I used to.
For example, an assignment for third-, fourth- or fifth-graders might be to write a multi-paragraph story about a celebration, followed by instructions to add plot twists, suspense and a surprise ending. Burke and her staff came up with the idea because they noticed that during remote learning, students were reading a bit, but doing very little writing because teachers weren’t able to offer individual guidance. “We found that focusing on writing has helped students with reading, too,” Burke said. “They learn spelling, vocabulary, grammar, patterns. It’s had so many benefits.” Elementary English language arts scores jumped 5 percentage points, from 33% meeting or exceeding the standard in 2022 to 38% last year. Another change focused on accountability. Teachers started showing students their standardized test scores, and Burke met with each student individually to discuss the results and set goals. Students who scored at or above grade level standards were honored with awards and celebrations. “It was highly time consuming but it created higher expectations. Students understand they need to do the best you can,” Burke said. “You could see a shift. Students started taking school more seriously.” The third initiative focused on attendance. The school hired an attendance clerk to follow up with families who struggled to get their kids to school. School officials also planned regular events “to make school more fun,” such as pool parties, ice cream days, dance and capoeira martial arts classes and family nights with bingo and movies. Chronic absenteeism was still high last year — 33% — but declined more than 8 percentage points from the previous year. “When I saw our scores, there was a sense of relief,” Burke said. “These practices we’re building, they’re not for naught. We’re on the right track. Now we have to continue moving the needle.”
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CALIFORNIA NEW LAWS FOR 2024: LONGER PRISON SENTENCES FOR FENTANYL TRAFFICKING Fentanyl is driving California’s deadly overdose crisis. A new law taking effect Jan. 1 targets dealers by increasing criminal penalties for trafficking the drug.
ENGLISH ding television station KRCR-TV that the bill “will give us a better deterrent factor for those who are thinking about trafficking and fentanyl.” “My hope is that it would deter people from selling fentanyl, that it would keep it out of our community – out of every community, but especially ours,” Rogers said. “It would keep it off the highways and off the streets, and we would see a reduction in fentanyl cases, as well as fentanyl overdose deaths.” A sign warning against selling fentanyl in Placer County hangs over Taylor Road in Loomis on July 24, 2023. Photo Credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / CalMatters
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“If there are not consequences, there will be repeat supply available,” Assemblymember Jim Patterson, a Fresno Republican and author of one of the rejected bills, said after an April hearing on fentanyl bills in the Legislature.
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The law increases the penalty for selling or distributing more than one kilogram of fentanyl by an automatic addition of three years to the original sentence.
The penalties continue to increase with weight, topping out at an additional 25 years for trafficking in weights exceeding 80 kilograms. Addiction experts warn the law could have deadly consequences if the “threat of police involvement and harsh prison sentences” makes someone reluctant to help an overdose victim by calling emergency responders. The bill passed the Senate unanimously in September. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed it in October, along with several treatment-focused fentanyl bills. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that can be fatal in small doses when taken on its own. Heroin and cocaine dealers have also sometimes laced products with fentanyl – which is cheaper than either drug – leading to accidental overdoses by people who unwittingly ingest it. Now, fentanyl is the most common drug causing fatal overdoses in California. Tehama County District Attorney Matt Rogers told Red-
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Law enforcement groups, including the California Association of Highway Patrolmen, generally supported the new law. They said increased penalties will deter traffickers. Those who opposed the bill, including the California Public Defenders Association, said increasing penalties does little to deter people from using or selling drugs, including fentanyl. “Relying on ever increasing penalties for drug offenses has been extensively researched, and we can therefore make some educated predictions about the outcome of bills like AB 701,” the public defenders association wrote in opposition to the bill.
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“It would not reduce the distribution of fentanyl nor would it prevent overdoses; it would reduce neither the supply of drugs or the demand for them; and worse, it could actually discourage effective methods of dealing with the opioid crisis.” The public defenders association went on to say that the distinction between users and low-level dealers is too blurred to make a difference – they argue that most small dealers are also users, and sell drugs to support their addiction. The bill went into effect on Jan. 1.
¿PODRÁN LAS PENAS MÁS SEVERAS PARA EL ABUSO POR FENTANILO ALIVIAR LA CRISIS DE SOBREDOSIS? NUEVA LEY DE CALIFORNIA APUNTA A LOS TRAFICANTES
El fentanilo está impulsando la crisis de sobredosis mortal en California. Una nueva ley que entrará en vigor el 1 de enero apunta a los traficantes al aumentar las penas legales por traficar con la droga.
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as personas condenadas por distribuir fentanilo se enfrentarán a penas penales más severas el próximo año en virtud de una nueva ley determinada por el aumento de las muertes por sobredosis. La ley aumenta la pena por vender o distribuir más de un kilogramo de fentanilo añadiendo automáticamente tres años a la pena original. Las penas siguen aumentando con el peso, llegando a un máximo de 25 años adicionales por tráfico de pesos superiores a 80 kilogramos. Los expertos en adicciones advierten que la ley podría tener consecuencias mortales si la “amenaza de participación policial y duras sentencias de prisión” hace que alguien se muestre reacio a ayudar a una víctima de sobredosis llamando a los servicios de emergencia. El proyecto de ley fue aprobado por unanimidad en el Senado en septiembre. El gobernador Gavin Newsom lo firmó en octubre, junto con varios proyectos de ley centrados en el tratamiento del fentanilo . El fentanilo es un opioide sintético que puede ser mortal en pequeñas dosis cuando se toma solo. Los traficantes de heroína y cocaína a veces también han mezclado productos con fentanilo (que es más barato que cualquiera de las dos drogas), lo que provoca sobredosis accidentales en personas que lo ingieren sin saberlo. Ahora, el fentanilo es la droga más común que causa sobredosis fatales en California. El fiscal de distrito del condado de Tehama, Matt Rogers, dijo a la estación de televisión de Redding KRCR-TV que el proyecto de ley “nos dará un mejor factor disuasorio para quienes están pensando en el tráfico y el fentanilo”. “Mi esperanza es que disuada a la gente de vender fentanilo, que lo mantenga fuera de nuestra comunidad, fuera de todas las comunidades, pero especialmente de la nuestra”, dijo Rogers. “Lo mantendría fuera de las carreteras y de las calles, y veríamos una reducción en los casos de fentanilo,
así como en las muertes por sobredosis de fentanilo”. El proyecto de ley, redactado por el asambleísta Carlos Villapudua, demócrata de Stockton, pasó por la Legislatura a pesar de que fracasaron otros esfuerzos para aumentar las sanciones penales por el fentanilo. “Si no hay consecuencias, habrá suministro repetido disponible”, dijo el asambleísta Jim Patterson, republicano de Fresno y autor de uno de los proyectos de ley rechazados, después de una audiencia en abril sobre los proyectos de ley de fentanilo en la Legislatura . Los grupos encargados de hacer cumplir la ley, incluida la Asociación de Patrulleros de Carreteras de California, apoyaron en general la nueva ley. Dijeron que el aumento de las penas disuadirá a los traficantes. Quienes se opusieron al proyecto de ley, incluida la Asociación de Defensores Públicos de California, dijeron que aumentar las penas hace poco para disuadir a las personas de consumir o vender drogas, incluido el fentanilo.
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“Se ha investigado ampliamente la aplicación de sanciones cada vez mayores por delitos relacionados con drogas y, por lo tanto, podemos hacer algunas predicciones fundamentadas sobre el resultado de proyectos de ley como el AB 701”, escribió la asociación de defensores públicos en oposición al proyecto de ley. “No reduciría la distribución de fentanilo ni evitaría sobredosis; no reduciría ni la oferta de drogas ni su demanda; y peor aún, podría desalentar la adopción de métodos eficaces para abordar la crisis de opioides”. La asociación de defensores públicos continuó diciendo que la distinción entre consumidores y traficantes de bajo nivel es demasiado vaga para hacer una diferencia; argumentan que la mayoría de los pequeños traficantes también son consumidores y venden drogas para apoyar su adicción. El proyecto de ley entró en vigor el 1 de enero.
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CALIFORNIA BECOMES FIRST STATE TO OFFER HEALTH INSURANCE TO ALL ELIGIBLE UNDOCUMENTED ADULTS Undocumented Californians are leaving health care clinics with “smiles” after they learn they’re newly eligible for Medi-Cal insurance. The health insurance expansion was decades in the making for immigrant advocates.
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Covered California to include that population, but the state’s ballooning deficit makes that unlikely in the near future.
erla Lopez hands a stack of papers to Baudeilio, a 44-year-old undocumented immigrant and day laborer. She has just helped him apply for Medi-Cal at the benefits center at St. John’s Community Health’s in South Los Angeles.
Health disparities among undocumented immigrants Undocumented immigrants often avoid medical care, making it difficult to compare their health to other Californians. Some studies indicate they experience higher rates of chronic conditions like heart disease, asthma and high blood pressure. Immigrants without legal status in California are also more likely to suffer from mental distress and self-report poor health.
“If you see anything you don’t understand from the county, come back here,” Lopez tells Baudeilio in Spanish. The application takes less than 20 minutes. The paperwork, though brief, marks a major milestone in California’s decades-long expansion of health care for undocumented immigrants. Beginning Jan. 1, for the first time, undocumented immigrants of all ages qualify for Medi-Cal, the state’s health insurance program for extremely low-income people. It makes California the only state to fund comprehensive health care for undocumented immigrants. Baudeilio, who has been denied coverage before and asked that his last name not be published to protect him from immigration authorities, will join more than 700,000 undocumented immigrants between the ages of 26 and 49 who will become eligible for Medi-Cal as part of the state’s final expansion of the program — the realization of a long-awaited dream for Californians without legal status. “This is the culmination of literally decades of work, and it’s huge,” said Sarah Dar, policy director for the California Immigrant Policy Center. “It’s huge because of all the work and effort and advocacy that went into making this possible, and it’s also huge because of the impact that it’s going to have.” Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s Democratic-led Legislature have committed more than $4 billion to the Medi-Cal expansion annually. Newsom’s 2022 budget made the latest expansion possible, and though the state is now headed into a $68 billion deficit, advocates say the positive impact Medi-Cal will have on individual health is priceless. The change resonates deeply with Lopez, who is herself undocumented. When the state expanded Medi-Cal to older immigrants over 50 in 2022, Lopez’s mother was finally able to get medication and blood testing equipment for her diabetes. In December of 2023, surrounded by tinsel and other Christmas decorations in the brightly lit office, Lopez is happy she gets to deliver good news to undocumented patients. “It really touches me,” said Lopez, who is eligible to work through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. “It’s a stressor we take away from them…For people with health issues, Medi-Cal really makes a difference.” The clinic where Lopez works estimates about 13,000 of its patients will become eligible for Medi-Cal in the new year. They’re part of the largest group in California’s ambitious plan to close the insurance gap. Los Angeles County alone accounts for roughly half of the enrollees who are expected to qualify for Medi-Cal. “It’s an exciting moment for our patients as well as for us,” said Annie Uraga, benefits
Dr. Efrain Talamantes, chief operating officer at AltaMed in Los Angeles, the largest federally qualified health center in California, said he frequently sees young, undocumented individuals who feel healthy but “already are having the end damage of chronic conditions that have not been detected.” Benefits counselor Perla Lopez assists an undocumented adult at St. John’s Community Health in Los Angeles on Dec. 19, 2023. Undocumented adult are eligible for Medi-Cal health care coverage this year. Photo Credit: Lauren Justice / CalMatters
counselor coordinator at St. John’s Community Health. “They’re ready. Many of them are in need or waiting for specialist visits.” California’s health insurance expansion The final expansion comes nine years after then-Gov. Jerry Brown signed the law making undocumented children eligible for state insurance in 2015, and is due to the efforts of advocates trekking to the Capitol to plead their case. “When we talk to people who are impacted by this, the difference it makes in their lives is something that truly numbers and words cannot even describe,” Dar with the California Immigrant Policy Center said. “In many cases people have lived for decades without any kind of health care whatsoever.” Full-scope Medi-Cal, which offers access to primary and preventive care, specialists, pharmaceuticals, and other wraparound services, will change lives, Dar said. California does not share immigration information with federal authorities, and enrolling in Medi-Cal will not threaten chances to pursue legal residency, something known as the public charge rule. The California Immigrant Policy Center along with consumer advocacy group Health Access California have been the leading force in the campaign to eliminate citizenship requirements for Medi-Cal. The work was not easy even in left-leaning California. Many moderate Democrats voted against the legislation or refrained from weighing in on the debate in the early days, Dar said, but slowly, public opinion and political will shifted. About 66% of California adults supported health coverage for undocumented immigrants in March 2021, up from 54% in 2015, according to a survey by the Public Policy Institute of California. Former Republican President Donald Trump lambasted California’s expansion for young adults in 2020, and claimed California and other states would “bankrupt our nation by providing free taxpayer-funded healthcare to millions of illegal aliens.” Elected California Republicans, though less harsh in their con-
demnation of the state’s immigration policies in recent years, have accused Newsom of overloading the state’s budget and Medi-Cal system. “Medi-Cal is already strained by serving 14.6 million Californians—more than a third of the state’s population. Adding 764,000 more individuals to the system will certainly exacerbate current provider access problems,” the Senate Republican Caucus said in a January 2022 budget analysis. Newsom, for his part, has played a critical role in propelling the movement forward, said Rachel Linn Gish, communications director for Health Access California. Newsom, who took office in 2019, campaigned on the promise of establishing universal health care in California, and advocates have spent the duration of his governorship pushing him to keep that promise. “You cannot talk about coverage for all if you’re not talking about coverage for everyone regardless of their immigration status,” Linn Gish said. “Gov. Newsom made it a major platform of his from day one, and I think it’s hard to untie those two things.” Still, Newsom has faced pressure to do more for undocumented immigrants and to do it faster. Advocates and some legislators lobbied Newsom to roll out this last expansion sooner, in part because of the disproportionate toll COVID-19 took on essential workers, many of whom are undocumented. This expansion is projected to cost more than $835 million in the next six months and $2.6 billion every year thereafter. Previous expansions, which opened the door to more than 1.1 million undocumented enrollees, cost the state approximately $1.6 billion annually, according to past Legislative Analysis Office reports. The total $4 billion price tag, though significant, represents a fraction of Medi-Cal’s expansive $37 billion budget. Still, many undocumented Californians will remain ineligible for health insurance. Roughly half a million immigrants make too much money to qualify for Medi-Cal but still can’t afford private insurance. Advocates want to expand
The change will allow Talamantes and others who serve those communities to give patients affordable, high-level care. Although California offers many undocumented immigrants emergency Medi-Cal and some counties fund their own programs, services can be disjointed with monthslong wait times. “When these patients now receive Medi-Cal and are part of a managed care health care plan with us, then we’re responsible for their entire care from primary and specialty to hospital care,” Talamantes said. Miriam Pozuelos is one such person. The Los Angeles-area mother said the expansion lifts a huge financial burden from her family. She and her husband pay out-of-pocket for any medical services, and often go without. Both have already applied to full-scope Medi-Cal for January. “When me and my family heard about this expansion, we were just really hoping that it would actually come true and that we can start getting the care that we need and not be worried about ‘I have to pay this enormous bill,’” Pozuelos said in Spanish. Back at the St. John’s Community Health benefits center, Lopez helps another undocumented immigrant renew his emergency Medi-Cal, which will automatically roll over to fullscope next month. Wilder, 41, who requested his last name be withheld to protect him from immigration authorities, said he needs two root canals totaling $8,000. He has searched for months for a cheaper option without success, Wilder said. He also needs medication for high blood pressure but can’t always afford it. The Medi-Cal expansion means he’ll finally be able to take care of his health, he said. “It’s nice seeing them leaving happy and smiling,” Lopez said. “Even if it takes us three hours, they leave with a sense of relief that they can see the doctor.” Supported by the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF), which works to ensure that people have access to the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford. Visit www.chcf.org to learn more.
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CALIFORNIA SE CONVIERTE EN EL PRIMER ESTADO EN OFRECER SEGURO MÉDICO A TODOS LOS ADULTOS INDOCUMENTADOS ELEGIBLES Los californianos indocumentados están saliendo de las clínicas de salud con “sonrisas” después de saber que ahora son elegibles para el seguro Medi-Cal. La expansión del seguro médico tardó décadas en gestarse según los defensores de los inmigrantes.
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médico. Aproximadamente medio millón de inmigrantes ganan demasiado dinero para calificar para Medi-Cal pero aún no pueden pagar un seguro privado. Los defensores quieren ampliar Covered California para incluir a esa población, pero el creciente déficit del estado hace que eso sea poco probable en el futuro cercano.
erla López le entrega un montón de papeles a Baudeilio, un inmigrante indocumentado y jornalero de 44 años. Ella acaba de ayudarlo a solicitar Medi-Cal en el centro de beneficios de St. John’s Community Health en el sur de Los Ángeles.
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“Si ve algo del condado que no entiende, regrese aquí”, le dice López a Baudeilio en español.
Los inmigrantes indocumentados a menudo evitan la atención médica, lo que dificulta comparar su salud con la de otros californianos. Algunos estudios indican que experimentan tasas más altas de enfermedades crónicas como enfermedades cardíacas, asma y presión arterial alta. Los inmigrantes sin estatus legal en California también tienen más probabilidades de sufrir angustia mental y declaran tener mala salud .
La aplicación tarda menos de 20 minutos. El trámite, aunque breve, marca un hito importante en la expansión de décadas de la atención médica para inmigrantes indocumentados en California. A partir del 1 de enero, por primera vez, los inmigrantes indocumentados de todas las edades califican para Medi-Cal, el programa de seguro médico del estado para personas de ingresos extremadamente bajos. Convierte a California en el único estado que financia atención médica integral para inmigrantes indocumentados. Baudeilio, a quien se le ha negado cobertura anteriormente y pidió que no se publique su apellido para protegerlo de las autoridades de inmigración, se une a más de 700,000 inmigrantes indocumentados entre las edades de 26 y 49 años que serán elegibles para Medi-Cal como parte del programa. la expansión final del programa por parte del estado: la realización de un sueño largamente esperado para los californianos sin estatus legal. “Esta es la culminación de literalmente décadas de trabajo, y es enorme”, dijo Sarah Dar, directora de políticas del Centro de Políticas de Inmigrantes de California. “Es enorme por todo el trabajo, esfuerzo y promoción que se hizo para hacer esto posible, y también es enorme por el impacto que tendrá”. El gobernador Gavin Newsom y la legislatura estatal liderada por los demócratas han comprometido más de $4 mil millones para la expansión de Medi-Cal anualmente. El presupuesto de Newsom para 2022 hizo posible la última expansión, y aunque el estado ahora se dirige a un déficit de $68 mil millones, los defensores dicen que el impacto positivo que tendrá MediCal en la salud individual no tiene precio. El cambio resuena profundamente en López, quien también es indocumentada. Cuando el estado amplió Medi-Cal a inmigrantes mayores de 50 años en 2022, la madre de López finalmente pudo conseguir medicamentos y equipos de análisis de sangre para su diabetes. Este año, rodeada de oropel y otras decoraciones navideñas en la oficina brillantemente iluminada, López está feliz de poder dar buenas noticias a los pacientes indocumentados. “Esto realmente me conmueve”, dijo López, quien es elegible para trabajar a través del programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia. “Es un factor estresante que les quitamos… Para las personas con problemas de salud, Medi-Cal realmente hace una diferencia”. La clínica donde trabaja López estima que alrededor de 13,000 de sus pacientes son elegibles para Medi-Cal en el nuevo año. Son parte del grupo más grande del ambicioso plan de California para cerrar la brecha de seguros. Solo el condado de Los Ángeles representa aproximadamente la mitad de los afiliados que se espera que califiquen para Medi-Cal. “Es un momento emocionante tanto para nuestros pacientes como para nosotros”, dijo Annie Uraga, coordinadora de consejeras de beneficios de St. John’s Community Health. “Es-
La consejera de beneficios Perla López ayuda a un adulto indocumentado en St. John’s Community Health en Los Ángeles el 19 de diciembre de 2023. Los adultos indocumentados ya son elegibles para la cobertura de atención médica de Medi-Cal en el nuevo año. Photo Credit: Lauren Justice / CalMatters
tán listos. Muchos de ellos necesitan o esperan visitas de especialistas”. La expansión del seguro médico de California La expansión final se produce nueve años después de que el entonces gobernador. Jerry Brown firmó la ley que hace que los niños indocumentados sean elegibles para el seguro estatal en 2015, y se debe a los esfuerzos de los defensores que se dirigieron al Capitolio para defender su caso. “Cuando hablamos con personas que se ven afectadas por esto, la diferencia que hace en sus vidas es algo que realmente los números y las palabras ni siquiera pueden describir”, dijo Dar, del Centro de Políticas de Inmigrantes de California. “En muchos casos, la gente ha vivido durante décadas sin ningún tipo de atención sanitaria”. Medi-Cal de alcance completo, que ofrece acceso a atención primaria y preventiva, especialistas, productos farmacéuticos y otros servicios integrales, cambiará vidas, dijo Dar. California no comparte información de inmigración con las autoridades federales y la inscripción en MediCal no amenazará las posibilidades de obtener la residencia legal, algo conocido como la regla de carga pública. El Centro de Política de Inmigrantes de California junto con el grupo de defensa del consumidor Health Access California han sido la fuerza líder en la campaña para eliminar los requisitos de ciudadanía para Medi-Cal. El trabajo no fue fácil ni siquiera en la California de tendencia izquierdista. Muchos demócratas moderados votaron en contra de la legislación o se abstuvieron de intervenir en el debate en los primeros días, dijo Dar, pero poco a poco la opinión pública y la voluntad política cambiaron. Alrededor del 66% de los adultos de California apoyaron la cobertura médica para inmigrantes indocumentados en marzo de 2021, frente al 54% en 2015, según una encuesta del Instituto de Políticas Públicas de California. El expresidente republicano Donald Trump arremetió contra la expansión de California para los adultos jóvenes en 2020 y afirmó que California y otros estados “llevarían a nuestra nación a la bancarrota al brindar atención médica gratuita financiada por los contribuyentes a millones de extranjeros ilegales”. Los republicanos electos
de California, aunque menos duros en su condena de las políticas de inmigración del estado en los últimos años, han acusado a Newsom de sobrecargar el presupuesto estatal y el sistema Medi-Cal. “Medi-Cal ya está bajo presión al atender a 14.6 millones de californianos, más de un tercio de la población del estado. Agregar 764,000 personas más al sistema ciertamente exacerbará los problemas actuales de acceso a los proveedores”, dijo el grupo republicano del Senado en un análisis presupuestario de enero de 2022. Newsom, por su parte, ha desempeñado un papel fundamental en el impulso del movimiento, dijo Rachel Linn Gish, directora de comunicaciones de Health Access California. Newsom, quien asumió el cargo en 2019, hizo campaña con la promesa de establecer una atención médica universal en California , y sus defensores han pasado la duración de su mandato como gobernador presionándolo para que cumpla esa promesa. “No se puede hablar de cobertura para todos si no se habla de cobertura para todos, independientemente de su estatus migratorio”, dijo Linn Gish. “El Gobernador Newsom la convirtió en una de sus principales plataformas desde el primer día y creo que es difícil desvincular esas dos cosas”. Aún así, Newsom ha enfrentado presiones para hacer más por los inmigrantes indocumentados y hacerlo más rápido. Los defensores y algunos legisladores presionaron a Newsom para que implementara esta última expansión antes, en parte debido al costo desproporcionado que el COVID-19 cobró entre los trabajadores esenciales, muchos de los cuales son indocumentados. Se prevé que esta ampliación cueste más de 835 millones de dólares en los próximos seis meses y 2,600 millones de dólares cada año a partir de entonces. Las expansiones anteriores, que abrieron la puerta a más de 1.1 millones de inscritos indocumentados, le costaron al estado aproximadamente $1.6 mil millones al año, según informes anteriores de la Oficina de Análisis Legislativo . El precio total de $4 mil millones, aunque significativo, representa una fracción del expansivo presupuesto de Medi-Cal de $37 mil millones. Aun así, muchos californianos indocumentados seguirán sin ser elegibles para recibir seguro
El Dr. Efraín Talamantes, director de operaciones de AltaMed en Los Ángeles, el centro de salud calificado a nivel federal más grande de California, dijo que con frecuencia ve a personas jóvenes e indocumentadas que se sienten saludables pero que “ya están sufriendo el daño final de condiciones crónicas que no han sido detectadas”. El cambio permitirá a Talamantes y otros que sirven a esas comunidades brindar a los pacientes una atención asequible y de alto nivel. Aunque California ofrece Medi-Cal de emergencia a muchos inmigrantes indocumentados y algunos condados financian sus propios programas , los servicios pueden verse desarticulados con tiempos de espera de meses. “Cuando estos pacientes ahora reciban MediCal y formen parte de un plan de atención médica administrada con nosotros, entonces seremos responsables de toda su atención, desde la atención primaria y especializada hasta la atención hospitalaria”, dijo Talamantes. Miriam Pozuelos es una de esas personas. La madre residente del área de Los Ángeles dijo que la expansión le quita una enorme carga financiera a su familia. Ella y su marido pagan de su bolsillo los servicios médicos y, a menudo, se quedan sin ellos. Ambos ya solicitaron Medi-Cal completo para enero. “Cuando mi familia y yo nos enteramos de esta expansión, realmente esperábamos que realmente se hiciera realidad y que pudiéramos comenzar a recibir la atención que necesitamos y no preocuparnos por ‘tengo que pagar esta enorme factura’”, dijo Pozuelos. De vuelta en el centro de beneficios de St. John’s Community Health, López ayuda a otro inmigrante indocumentado a renovar su MediCal de emergencia, que se renovará automáticamente el próximo mes. Wilder, de 41 años, quien solicitó que se ocultara su apellido para protegerlo de las autoridades de inmigración, dijo que necesita dos endodoncias por un total de $8,000. Ha buscado durante meses una opción más barata sin éxito, dijo Wilder. También necesita medicamentos para la presión arterial alta, pero no siempre puede permitírselos. La expansión de Medi-Cal significa que finalmente podrá cuidar de su salud, dijo. “Es lindo verlos irse felices y sonrientes”, dijo López. “Aunque nos lleve tres horas, se van con una sensación de alivio de poder ver al médico”. Esta nota fue realizada con el respaldo de la California Health Care Foundation (CHCF), que trabaja para garantizar que las personas tengan acceso a la atención que necesitan, cuando la necesitan y a un precio que puedan pagar. Visite www.chcf.org para obtener más información.
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HIGH SCHOOL RODEO AN ANTIDOTE TO BULLYING IN CALIFORNIA’S RURAL NORTH
Participants in high school rodeo say the patience and courage that come with caring for and training horses can help curb the impulses that drive bullying.
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Efforts to curtail or prevent bullying abound in California, many of them focused on education and awareness around the harms that bullying can cause. For Luna, the magic of high school rodeo comes through the connection kids share with their horses, and the values that extend out from there, values he believes can help curb the impulses that drive bullying in the first place.
t’s tournament day in Corning, a small town an hour north of Sacramento. Hooves and boots slosh through the mud on a rainy Saturday as over 100 competitors prepare for a series of events, from roping to cutting to pole bending and rough stock. Thirteen-year-old Stella Aleman beams, her eyes aglow as she sits astride her horse, Ice Baby, amid a scrum of giddy cowgirls.
Competitors sign codes of conduct, they sign social media contracts, they have to keep their grades up. Fall short on any of these and they can’t compete. “We want them to go out there and become good public citizens,” says Luna.
Radiating confidence, you’d never guess that just weeks prior she’d been the target of a vicious bullying campaign. “I was being bullied for riding horses, people calling me horsey girl or cowgirl. People would yell ‘yee haw’ around me, thinking it’s funny,” she recalls. “It made me feel like I wasn’t normal. It made not want to do this anymore.” Stella’s mother, Andrea Aleman, is a registered nurse in Clear Lake, 60 miles to the south in Lake County. “It was very, very tough,” she says, tears welling up as she describes her daughter’s struggle over recent months. The threats became so constant Stella had to be taken out of school and placed in independent study. The local police eventually got involved. “My daughter is very small … they were threatening to beat her up.” Bullying can leave lasting scars, for victims and perpetrators alike, impacting grades, graduation rates, even employment and career opportunities later in life. In the worst cases, it can lead to severe depression or suicidal ideation. Over 30% of students in California reported being bullied at least once between 2016-2020, according to data from the California Healthy Kids Survey. And while race or sexual orientation are often motivating factors, in Stella’s case she was targeted because of her involvement in rodeo.
Stella Aleman, 13, on her horse, Ice Baby, during a high school rodeo tournament in Corning, CA. Stella says the world of high school rodeo provided her with a supportive community after being bullied in school. Photo Credit: Manuel Ortiz
families to and from competitions. Unlike seasonal sports like basketball or baseball, he says, rodeo is a year-round “lifestyle,” requiring commitment and dedication. There’s the daily feeding, the brushing, the training, the bonding. The horses “have to be your friend,” he stresses, a relationship Luna describes as “therapeutic” for the young peo-
ple involved. Recognizing its value, colleges like Cal Poly Humboldt are now considering adding rodeo to their athletic program, Luna says. “Some kids struggle in school, in life, in family life, and this is their way out,” he continues. “These kids build those bonds with these animals and then they go out and compete.” A culture of caring
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The cost – up to $10,000 a year per horse in California – the commitment and time needed to properly care for and train the animals, and the travel that comes with participating in state and national tournaments are just some of the limiting factors. Yet if their immersion with rodeo sets them apart, the irony is that the high school rodeo community sees itself as rooted in a tradition that grew out of the cattle ranches that have long been a mainstay, even defined, much of California’s rural economy, especially in the north. Far from being outliers, the people here – young and old – will tell you they are holding on to something precious, a bulwark against an ever-encroaching, hyper-digital urban world. For the past 10 years Marco Luna has served as president of CHSRA District 2, which stretches from Bay Area adjacent counties Marin and Sonoma to Humboldt and Del Norte in the far north (there are 9 districts total across California). A retired cop and the son of Mexican immigrants, he spends his time tending his ranch in Humboldt when he isn’t shepherding rodeo
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Minic-Hayes is aware that kids like Stella are being bullied because of their involvement with the rodeo. “We’re different and we’re weird and our views don’t line up with theirs,” she says, which is partly why she pushed for the Blue Up day event. “At the end of the day, bullies are just trying to knock you down. But here you can learn, and you can grow, and you can be you. And I just thought, some of our kids in our district might need a reminder.” Stella hops off Ice Baby and takes her foreleg in her hands. The contrast is striking, this powerful animal towering over a diminutive teen who with practiced confidence gently rubs her down before taking her muzzle in her hands and planting a kiss. Ice Baby leans in for another.
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Things got so bad, she says, that she began to feel anxious walking into school, unaware of who was targeting her. “But I knew that when I walked into the rodeo, everyone just loved you. There was no bullying here.”
‘My best friends’
A year-round lifestyle Despite its popularity – 43 million Americans identify as rodeo fans, according to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association – rodeo remains a niche sport among California’s youth. The California High School Rodeo Association (CHSRA) counts some 800 members statewide.
It’s that culture of caring that prompted Gracelyn Minic-Hayes, 16, to spearhead a Blue Up day tournament in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month in October. “I was cyber bullied pretty heavily by anonymous accounts, which means I have no idea who they were,” says Minic-Hayes, this year’s District 2 queen, adding she was targeted because of a minor speech impediment.
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Weeks earlier Stella’s Instagram account of some 3000 followers had been shut down after someone complained of animal abuse. Animal rights activists have long pushed for a statewide ban on rodeo. In December 2023 Los Angeles appeared to join San Francisco and Pasadena in banning rodeo events within city limits. In Stella’s telling, the school bullies and activists become almost synonymous with a world that sees her passion as something to ridicule or take away entirely. “It was very hard to get over it,” she says. “Then I realized, it doesn’t matter if other people are bullying me, because I got a big old family here. It’s really helped me get through it.” She adds, “These horses are like my best friends.” EMS’ Stop The Hate initiative is made possible with funding from the California State Library (CSL) in partnership with the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA). The views expressed on this website and other materials produced by EMS do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the CSL, CAPIAA or the California government.
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RODEO DE ESCUELA SECUNDARIA, ANTÍDOTO CONTRA EL ACOSO ESCOLAR EN EL NORTE RURAL DE CALIFORNIA
Los participantes en el rodeo de la escuela secundaria dicen que la paciencia y el coraje que conlleva cuidar y entrenar a los caballos pueden ayudar a frenar los impulsos que impulsan el acoso.
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Las cosas se pusieron tan mal, dice, que empezó a sentirse ansiosa al entrar a la escuela, sin saber quién la estaba atacando. “Pero sabía que cuando entré al rodeo, todos simplemente te amaban. Aquí no hubo acoso”.
s el día del torneo en Corning, un pequeño pueblo a una hora al norte de Sacramento. Pezuñas y botas chapotean en el barro en un sábado lluvioso mientras más de 100 competidores se preparan para una serie de eventos, desde cuerdas hasta cortes, flexión de postes y material rudo.
Minic-Hayes es consciente de que niños como Stella están siendo acosados por su participación en el rodeo. "Somos diferentes y raros y nuestros puntos de vista no coinciden con los de ellos", dice, lo que en parte es la razón por la que impulsó el evento del día Blue Up. “Al final del día, los agresores sólo intentan derribarte. Pero aquí puedes aprender, crecer y ser tú mismo. Y pensé que algunos de nuestros niños en nuestro distrito podrían necesitar un recordatorio”.
Stella Alemán, de trece años, sonríe y sus ojos brillan mientras está sentada a horcajadas en su caballo, Ice Baby, en medio de un grupo de vaqueras vertiginosas. Irradiando confianza, nunca imaginarías que apenas unas semanas antes había sido el objetivo de una cruel campaña de intimidación. “Me estaban acosando por montar a caballo, la gente me llamaba chica caballista o vaquera. La gente gritaba 'yee haw' a mi alrededor, pensando que era gracioso”, recuerda. “Me hizo sentir que no era normal. Me hizo no querer seguir haciendo esto”. La madre de Stella, Andrea Alemán, es enfermera titulada en Clear Lake, 60 millas al sur en el condado de Lake. “Fue muy, muy difícil”, dice, con lágrimas en los ojos mientras describe la lucha de su hija durante los últimos meses. Las amenazas se volvieron tan constantes que Stella tuvo que ser sacada de la escuela y puesta en estudio independiente. Al final intervino la policía local. “Mi hija es muy pequeña… la amenazaban con golpearla”. El acoso puede dejar cicatrices duraderas, tanto para las víctimas como para los perpetradores, y afectar las calificaciones, las tasas de graduación e incluso el empleo y las oportunidades profesionales en el futuro. En el peor de los casos, puede provocar una depresión grave o ideas suicidas. Más del 30% de los estudiantes de California informaron haber sido acosados al menos una vez entre 2016 y 2020, según datos de la Encuesta de Niños Saludables de California. Y aunque la raza o la orientación sexual suelen ser factores motivadores, en el caso de Stella fue atacada por su participación en el rodeo. Un estilo de vida durante todo el año A pesar de su popularidad (43 millones de estadounidenses se identifican como fanáticos del rodeo, según la Asociación Profesional de Vaqueros de Rodeo), el rodeo sigue siendo un deporte de nicho entre los jóvenes de California. La Asociación de Rodeo de Escuelas Secundarias de California (CHSRA) cuenta con unos 800 miembros en todo el es-
Gracelyn Minic-Hayes, de 16 años, la reina del distrito 2 de este año, ayudó a organizar un evento del Día Azul en octubre en reconocimiento al Mes Nacional de Prevención del Bullying. Photo Credit: Manuel Ortiz
tado. El costo (hasta $10,000 al año por caballo en California), el compromiso y el tiempo necesarios para cuidar y entrenar adecuadamente a los animales, y los viajes que conlleva participar en torneos estatales y nacionales son sólo algunos de los factores limitantes. Sin embargo, si su inmersión en el rodeo los distingue, la ironía es que la comunidad de rodeo de la escuela secundaria se ve a sí misma arraigada en una tradición que surgió de los ranchos ganaderos que durante mucho tiempo han sido un pilar, incluso definido, de gran parte de la economía rural de California, especialmente en el norte. Lejos de ser casos atípicos, la gente de aquí (jóvenes y mayores) le dirán que se aferran a algo precioso, un baluarte contra un mundo urbano hiperdigital y cada vez más invasor. Durante los últimos 10 años, Marco Luna se ha desempeñado como presidente del Distrito 2 de CHSRA, que se extiende desde los condados adyacentes al Área de la Bahía, Marin y Sonoma, hasta Humboldt y Del Norte en el extremo norte (hay 9 distritos en total en California). Un policía jubilado e hijo de inmigrantes mexicanos, pasa su tiempo cuidando su rancho en Humboldt cuando no está pastoreando a familias de rodeo hacia y desde las competencias. A diferencia de los deportes estacionales como el baloncesto o el béisbol, afirma, el rodeo es un “estilo de vida” que se practica durante todo el año y que requiere compromiso y dedicación. Está la alimentación diaria, el cepillado, el entrenamiento, el vínculo. Los caballos “tienen que ser tus amigos”, subraya, una
relación que Luna describe como “terapéutica” para los jóvenes involucrados. Al reconocer su valor, universidades como Cal Poly Humboldt ahora están considerando agregar el rodeo a su programa deportivo, dice Luna. "Algunos niños luchan en la escuela, en la vida, en la vida familiar, y ésta es su salida", continúa. "Estos niños construyen esos vínculos con estos animales y luego salen y compiten". Una cultura del cuidado En California abundan los esfuerzos para reducir o prevenir el acoso, muchos de ellos centrados en la educación y la concientización sobre los daños que puede causar el acoso. Para Luna, la magia del rodeo en la escuela secundaria surge a través de la conexión que los niños comparten con sus caballos y los valores que se extienden a partir de ahí, valores que él cree que pueden ayudar a frenar los impulsos que impulsan el acoso en primer lugar. Los competidores firman códigos de conducta, firman contratos en las redes sociales y tienen que mantener altas sus calificaciones. Si no cumplen con ninguno de estos, no podrán competir. "Queremos que salgan y se conviertan en buenos ciudadanos públicos", dice Luna. Es esa cultura del cuidado la que impulsó a Gracelyn Minic-Hayes, de 16 años, a encabezar un torneo del día Blue Up en honor al Mes Nacional de Prevención del Bullying en octubre. “Fui intimidada cibernéticamente por cuentas anónimas, lo que significa que no tengo idea de quiénes eran”, dice Minic-Hayes, la reina del Distrito 2 de este año, y agrega que fue atacada debido a un impedimento menor en el habla.
Mis mejores amigos Stella salta de Ice Baby y toma su pata delantera entre sus manos. El contraste es sorprendente: este poderoso animal se eleva sobre una diminuta adolescente que, con confianza practicada, la frota suavemente antes de tomarle el hocico entre las manos y plantarle un beso. Ice Baby se inclina por otro. Semanas antes, la cuenta de Instagram de Stella, que tenía unos 3.000 seguidores, había sido cerrada después de que alguien se quejara de maltrato animal. Los activistas por los derechos de los animales llevan mucho tiempo presionando para que se prohíba el rodeo en todo el estado. En diciembre de 2023, Los Ángeles pareció unirse a San Francisco y Pasadena para prohibir los eventos de rodeo dentro de los límites de la ciudad. Según cuenta Stella, los acosadores y activistas escolares se convierten casi en sinónimo de un mundo que ve su pasión como algo que ridiculizar o quitar por completo. "Fue muy difícil superarlo", dice. “Entonces me di cuenta de que no importa si otras personas me acosan, porque aquí tengo una gran familia. Realmente me ayudó a superarlo”. Ella agrega, "Estos caballos son como mis mejores amigos". La iniciativa Stop The Hate de EMS es posible gracias a la financiación de la Biblioteca Estatal de California (CSL) en asociación con la Comisión de California sobre Asuntos Americanos de Asia y las Islas del Pacífico (CAPIAA). Las opiniones expresadas en este sitio web y otros materiales producidos por EMS no reflejan necesariamente las políticas oficiales de CSL, CAPIAA o el gobierno de California.
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NEW GRANT HELPS CA FARMWORKER NUEVA SUBVENCIÓN AYUDA A MUJERES TRABAJADORAS AGRÍCOLAS DE CALIFORNIA WOMEN GROW SUSTAINABLE A CULTIVAR JARDINES SOSTENIBLES GARDENS
The Madre Tierra project is active in many communities in California, including the Oxnard, Mecca and Salinas areas. Photo Credit: Alianza Nacional de Campesinas
El proyecto Madre Tierra está activo en muchas comunidades de California, incluidas las áreas de Oxnard, La Meca y Salinas. Photo Credit: Freepik
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omen across California who are farmworkers will get help to maintain home and community gardens using fewer pesticides. It is the goal of a grant from the GreenLatinos Justicia y Equidad Fund. The advocacy group Alianza Nacional de Campesinas will use the grant to fund the Madre Tierra, or Mother Earth program. Mily Trevino-Sauceda, executive director of Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, said Madre Tierra is a space where farmworker women come together to grow food for their own consumption.
"Using ancestral practices, farmworker women keep alive cherished traditions from around the world," Trevino-Sauceda explained. "We are looking forward to having the resources to increase the necessary skills in the struggle to combat the climate crisis through implementing sustainable practices." Alianza is one of five environmental justice groups across the U.S. to receive the grant. The Madre Tierra program trains women on regenerative farming practices to minimize the use of pesticides. The group works with eight partner organizations and serves 200 families with small backyard farms or parcels of fertile land.
Trevino-Sauceda pointed out pesticides are a major threat to workers' health. "It's a new way of thinking about how can we prevent the use and misuse of pesticides," Trevino-Sauceda emphasized. "The chemicals are causing asthma, and harming women who are pregnant and working in the fields. And many of our members have children with special needs or deformities." A study from the Pesticide Action Network released last year found pesticides contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and make agricultural systems more vulnerable to climate change.
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as mujeres de California que son trabajadoras agrícolas recibirán ayuda para mantener los jardines domésticos y comunitarios utilizando menos pesticidas. Es el objetivo de una subvención del Fondo GreenLatinos Justicia y Equidad. El grupo de defensa Alianza Nacional de Campesinas utilizará la subvención para financiar el programa Madre Tierra. Mily Treviño-Sauceda, directora ejecutiva de la Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, dijo que Madre Tierra es un espacio donde las mujeres campesinas se reúnen para cultivar alimentos para su propio consumo.
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"Al utilizar prácticas ancestrales, las mujeres campesinas mantienen vivas tradiciones preciadas de todo el mundo", explicó Treviño-Sauceda." Esperamos contar con los recursos para aumentar las habilidades necesarias en la lucha para combatir la crisis climática mediante la implementación de prácticas sostenibles". Alianza es uno de los cinco grupos de justicia ambiental en los EE. UU. que recibirán la subvención. El programa Madre Tierra capacita a mujeres en prácticas agrícolas regenerativas para minimizar el uso de pesticidas. El grupo trabaja con ocho organizaciones asociadas y atiende a 200 familias con pequeñas granjas o parcelas de tierra fértil.
Treviño-Sauceda señaló que los pesticidas son una gran amenaza para la salud de los trabajadores. "Es una nueva forma de pensar cómo podemos prevenir el uso y mal uso de pesticidas", enfatizó Treviño-Sauceda. Los químicos están causando asma y dañando a las mujeres embarazadas y que trabajan en el campo. Y muchos de nuestros miembros tienen niños con necesidades especiales o deformidades". Un estudio de Pesticide Action Network publicado el año pasado encontró que los pesticidas contribuyen a las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero y hacen que los sistemas agrícolas sean más vulnerables al cambio climático.
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Los comerciantes (propietarios de negocios) que en algún momento entre el 1 de enero de 2004 y el 25 de enero de 2019 aceptaron Visa o Mastercard pueden ahora reclamar su parte de una conciliación de 5500 millones de dólares. Tanto Visa como Mastercard y sus bancos emisores (los “Demandados”) han violado presuntamente la ley, inflando indebidamente las tasas de intercambio. Los Demandados alegan que no han cometido nada indebido. Afirman que sus prácticas comerciales son legales. Tras años de apelaciones, la Conciliación es definitiva y desde ahora se aceptan formularios de reclamación. Si usted decide no interponer una reclamación, no recibirá ningún pago proveniente de la Conciliación. En estos momentos se están enviando formularios de reclamación por correo postal a más de 15 millones de comerciantes. Incluso en el caso de que usted no reciba un formulario de reclamación por correo postal, existe la posibilidad de que aun así sea apto para recibir un pago compensatorio. Le recomendamos que visite www.PaymentCardSettlement.com para obtener más información sobre la Conciliación. La fecha límite para la presentación de reclamaciones es el 31 de mayo de 2024. Puede presentar su reclamación en línea a través del sitio web. O, si lo prefiere, puede interponer su reclamación por escrito y en papel, descargando el formulario de reclamación desde el mismo sitio web, o llamando por teléfono al 1-800-625-6440. El administrador del grupo de demandantes y los abogados del grupo de demandantes están a su disposición para ayudarle a preparar su reclamación sin costo alguno. Interponer su reclamación en línea le debería llevar cinco minutos o menos. PASO UNO: Escanee el código QR para acceder al sitio web www.PaymentCardSettlement.com.
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EARTHTALK Q&A: SNOW DROUGHT
EARTHTALK Q&A: SEQUÍA DE NIEVE
Dear EarthTalk: Is there really a “snow drought” in parts of the U.S. and how does this negatively affect ecosystems? -- J.L., Denver, CO
Estimado EarthTalk: ¿Existe realmente una "sequía de nieve" en algunas partes de EE.UU. y cómo afecta negativamente a los ecosistemas? -- J.L., Denver, CO
The lack of snow during periods of snow drought can impact everything from water availability to wildlife viability. Photo Credit: Suraj Mali / Pexels
La falta de nieve durante los períodos de sequía de nieve puede afectar a todo, desde la disponibilidad de agua hasta la viabilidad de la vida silvestre. Photo Credit: Wirestock
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snow drought occurs when there is a subnormal amount of snow accumulation. Two types of snow droughts are specified by the American Meteorological Society’s Glossary of Meteorology: dry snow drought and warm snow drought. Dry snow drought occurs when temperatures are lower than normal. Cold air holds less moisture than warm air, and when temperatures are extremely low, lighter or even no snowfall may result. Meanwhile, warm snow drought is typically the result of elevated temperatures that replace snow with rainfall or cause the snowpack to melt prematurely. Currently, 2023 stands as the hottest year on record. High surface temperatures of the Pacific Ocean have impacted atmospheric conditions and precipitation patterns, creating a strong El Niño climate pattern. With El Niño, the warmer waters push the Pacific jet stream south of their neutral position, bringing above-average rainfall to the Southern U.S. Contrastingly, areas in the Northern U.S. experience higher temperatures and lower rainfall levels than normal. Snowfall has been subaverage throughout the Midwest, with some areas of upper Michigan and Minnesota reaching deficits of over 20 inches. In the days of early December 2023, cities like Minneapolis reached almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit, temperatures that are very unusual for that time of year. Similar statistics are being seen in the Pacific Northwest. Cities in the Northeast, like Philadelphia and New York, have experienced nearly
700 days without receiving an inch of snowfall in a single day. Snow droughts can significantly disrupt an ecosystem’s flora and fauna. Without snow as insulation, roots are exposed to cold air, affecting plants’ health and survivability. Animals that have evolved to survive in snow, such as lynx and jackrabbits, often have more difficulty hunting prey or hiding from predators during periods of snow drought. The absence of snow cover also contributes to changes in temperature dynamics. Snow reflects sunlight and helps to regulate local temperatures. When snow is scarce, dark surfaces like soil and vegetation absorb more sunlight, leading to increased warming. Snow droughts also have delayed consequences. Snowpack serves as a natural water reservoir and plays a critical role in regulating the precipitation cycle. When a snow drought occurs, the reduced snowpack leads to reduced snowmelt, impacting the following spring and summer months. Following a snow drought, lower soil moisture can stunt plant and crop growth and increase the likelihood and magnitude of wildfires. The diminished snowmelt weakens stream flows and therefore decreases water quality. Additionally, low flow disrupts aquatic animals’ natural migration and reproduction patterns and reduces the supply of drinking and irrigation water. Snow droughts are expected to become increasingly common as global temperatures continue to rise and the repercussions are unmistakably destructive to human activity and wildlife alike. CONTACTS: Snow drought research finds predictability in uncertainty, https://www.
s c i e n c e d a i l y.c o m /re l e a s es/2021/12/211216150015.htm; Warming Signs: How Diminished Snow Cover Puts Species in Peril, https://e360.yale. edu/features/warming-signshow-diminished-snow-coverputs-species-in-peril. EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss for the 501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. See more at https://emagazine.com. To donate, visit https://earthtalk. org. Send questions to: question@earthtalk.org.
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na sequía de nieve se produce cuando la cantidad de nieve acumulada está por debajo de lo normal. El Glosario de Meteorología de la Sociedad Meteorológica Americana especifica dos tipos de sequías de nieve: sequía de nieve seca y sequía de nieve caliente. La sequía de nieve seca se produce cuando las temperaturas son más bajas de lo normal. El aire frío retiene menos humedad que el aire cá-
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lido y, cuando las temperaturas son extremadamente bajas, pueden producirse nevadas más ligeras o incluso ninguna nevada. Por su parte, la sequía de nieve caliente suele ser el resultado de temperaturas elevadas que sustituyen la nieve por precipitaciones o provocan el deshielo prematuro del manto nivoso. Actualmente, 2023 es el año más caluroso registrado. Las altas temperaturas de la superficie del Océano Pacífico han influido en las condiciones atmosféricas y en los patrones de precipitación, creando un fuerte patrón climático de El Niño. Con El Niño, las aguas más cálidas empujan la corriente en chorro del Pacífico hacia el sur de su posición neutra, trayendo precipitaciones por encima de la media al sur de EE.UU. Por el contrario, las zonas del norte de EE.UU. experimentan temperaturas más altas y niveles de precipitaciones más bajos de lo normal. Las nevadas han sido inferiores a la media en todo el Medio Oeste, con algunas zonas de la parte alta de Michigan y Minnesota alcanzando déficits de más de 20 pulgadas. En los días de principios de diciembre de 2023, ciudades como Minneapolis alcanzaron casi los 50 grados Fahrenheit, temperaturas muy inusuales para esa época del año. Estadísticas similares se están observando en el noroeste del Pacífico. Ciudades del noreste, como Filadelfia y Nueva York, han experimentado casi 700 días sin recibir una pulgada de nevada en un solo día. Las sequías de nieve pueden alterar considerablemente la flora y la fauna de un ecosistema. Sin nieve como aislante, las raíces quedan expuestas al aire frío, lo que afecta a la salud y la capacidad de supervivencia de las plantas. Los animales que han evolucionado para sobrevivir en la nieve, como los linces y los conejos, suelen tener más dificultades para cazar a sus presas o esconderse de sus depredadores durante los periodos de sequía de nieve. La ausencia de nieve también contribuye a los cambios en la dinámica de la temperatura. La nieve refleja la luz solar y ayuda
a regular las temperaturas locales. Cuando la nieve escasea, las superficies oscuras como el suelo y la vegetación absorben más luz solar, lo que provoca un mayor calentamiento. Las sequías de nieve también tienen consecuencias retardadas. El manto de nieve sirve de reserva natural de agua y desempeña un papel fundamental en la regulación del ciclo de precipitaciones. Cuando se produce una sequía de nieve, la reducción del manto nivoso provoca una disminución del deshielo, lo que repercute en los siguientes meses de primavera y verano. Tras una sequía de nieve, la menor humedad del suelo puede atrofiar el crecimiento de plantas y cultivos y aumentar la probabilidad y magnitud de los incendios forestales. La disminución del deshielo debilita el caudal de los arroyos y, por tanto, disminuye la calidad del agua. Además, el bajo caudal altera los patrones naturales de migración y reproducción de los animales acuáticos y reduce el suministro de agua potable y de riego. Se prevé que las sequías de nieve serán cada vez más frecuentes a medida que la temperatura global siga aumentando y sus repercusiones son inequívocamente destructivas tanto para la actividad humana como para la fauna. CONTACTOS: La investigación sobre la sequía de nieve encuentra previsibilidad en la incertidumbre, https://www.sciencedaily.com/ releases/2021/12/211216150015. htm; Señales de calentamiento: La disminución de la capa de nieve pone en peligro a las especies, https://e360.yale.edu/ features/warming-signs-howdiminished-snow-cover-putsspecies-in-peril. EarthTalk® está producido por Roddy Scheer y Doug Moss para la organización sin ánimo de lucro EarthTalk. Más información en https://emagazine.com. Para donar, visite https://earthtalk.org. Envíe sus preguntas a: question@ earthtalk.org.
JAN 05, 2024 - JAN 11, 2024
BLOOD DONOR MONTH: A TIMELY DRIVE Some Regions Need 250 units of blood, every weekday
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Algunas regiones necesitan 250 unidades de sangre todos los días de la semana
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medida que el calendario llega a enero, las organizaciones solicitan donaciones durante el Mes Nacional del Donante de Sangre, una designación proclamada por primera vez en 1970.
s the calendar turns to January, organizations are calling for donations during National Blood Donor Month, a designation first proclaimed in 1970.
Diane Wright, regional executive director of the American Red Cross of Montana and Idaho, said January is an important time for donations.
Diane Wright, directora ejecutiva regional de la Cruz Roja Estadounidense de Montana e Idaho, dijo que enero es un momento importante para las donaciones.
"January was chosen because it's typically a challenging time of the year for us to collect lifesaving blood, usually due to holiday seasons and the start of the new year and winter weather," Wright explained. "It makes for a challenging time to collect."
"Se eligió enero porque suele ser una época del año difícil para nosotros a la hora de recolectar sangre que salva vidas, generalmente debido a la temporada navideña, el comienzo del año nuevo y el clima invernal", explicó Wright. "Es un momento difícil para recolectar".
About 3% of Americans donate blood each year. Each donation helps two or more people in need.
Alrededor del 3% de los estadounidenses donan sangre cada año. Cada donación ayuda a dos o más personas necesitadas.
Wright emphasized donations are critical because blood cannot be manufactured.
Wright enfatizó que las donaciones son fundamentales porque la sangre no se puede fabricar.
"In Idaho, we need to collect about 250 units per weekday," Wright pointed out. "That's a significant amount of blood, and it's to save lives."
"En Idaho, necesitamos recolectar alrededor de 250 unidades por día laboral", señaló Wright. "Esa es una cantidad significativa de sangre y es para salvar vidas".
Blood donations help a wide range of people, including folks with cancer, who have been in accidents, or need emergency surgery. A blood transfusion is performed every two seconds in the United States.
People can donate blood up to six times a year. Photo Credit: Liza Summer / Pexels
Las donaciones de sangre ayudan a una amplia gama de personas, incluidas personas con cáncer, que han sufrido accidentes o necesitan una cirugía de emergencia. En Estados Unidos se realiza una transfusión de sangre cada dos segundos.
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AVISO DE ACUERDO PROPUESTO DE DEMANDA COLECTIVA CON RESPECTO AL DISTRITO DE TRANSPORTE DEL ÁREA DE LA BAHÍA ATENCIÓN: TODAS LAS PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD DE MOVILIDAD: Si ha usado, intentado usar o cree que en el futuro usará o intentará usar cualquiera de los ascensores, escaleras mecánicas, puertas recolectoras de boletos accesibles, cabinas telefónicas, sistemas de comunicación o señalización de la estación de Bay Area Rapid Transit, puede ser miembro del grupo del acuerdo propuesto afectado por esta demanda. Este es un aviso autorizado por el tribunal. ¿Quiénes están incluidos en el Acuerdo? El grupo de conciliación incluye a todas las personas con cualquier discapacidad de movilidad que, desde el 5 de abril de 2014 hasta el 1 de junio de 2039: (1) haya necesitado usar las Características Accesibles de las instalaciones de BART; o (2) tendrá que usar las Características Accesibles de las instalaciones de BART. ¿Qué establece el Acuerdo? El Acuerdo de Conciliación estará vigente hasta el 1 de junio de 2039, a más tardar. A lo largo de ese período, BART ha acordado cambios que mejorarán el acceso a sus instalaciones para las personas con discapacidades de movilidad, incluidas las reparaciones y el mantenimiento de ascensores, escaleras mecánicas, cabinas telefónicas y puertas recolectoras de boletos accesibles, proporcionando asistentes de ascensores, haciendo cambios en las prácticas de sus trabajadores de servicio del sistema con respecto a la suciedad en las estaciones de BART, las comunicaciones de interrupciones, la mitigación de ascensores y los planes de preparación para emergencias, capacitación de los empleados y señalización/ruta de viaje. El Acuerdo de Conciliación también prevé la exoneración de todas las reclamaciones por medidas cautelares, declaratorias y otras reclamaciones no monetarias, pero no libera a las reclamaciones de compensación monetaria. Los Abogados del Grupo (Disability Rights Advocates y Legal Aid at Work) también tendrán derecho a los honorarios y costos de los abogados, y los Representantes del Grupo tendrán derecho a pagos de incentivos. ¿Cuáles son mis derechos? Incluso si no hace nada, estará obligado por las decisiones del Tribunal en cuanto a la equidad del Acuerdo de Conciliación. El Tribunal ha aprobado preliminarmente el acuerdo y ha programado una audiencia para el 18 de abril de 2024 a las 9:30 a. m. en la Sala de la Honorable Laurel Beeler, Tribunal de Distrito de los Estados Unidos para el Distrito Norte de California, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, Sala B (Piso 15) San Francisco, CA 94102, para decidir si el acuerdo propuesto es justo, razonable y adecuado, y debe ser finalmente aprobado. Usted puede objetar antes de la audiencia por escrito y/o comparecer en persona en la audiencia para objetar. También puede comunicarse con los Abogados del Grupo antes de la audiencia para discutir el Acuerdo de Conciliación y cualquier inquietud que pueda tener. 12/29/23, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/24 CNS-3767968# EL OBSERVADOR
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701868 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALEPH COMMUNICAITONS, 88 South Third St DDT174, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eric Douglas King, 88 South Third St D1, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/27/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN692096. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Eric Douglas King This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/02/2024. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Re-
corder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 701868 January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701306 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Niko Cleaning Services, 200 Burnett Ave Spc 171, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Hernandez, 200 Burnett Ave Spc 171, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/19/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: . “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
/s/ Maria Hernandez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/13/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 701306 January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701658 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AZUCAR, 4639 Holycon Cir, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Carlos Marin, 4639 Holycon Cir, Santa Clara, CA 95136. Gisela Marin, 4639 Holycon Cir, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/26/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this
statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Carlos Marin This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/26/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 701658 January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV428290 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eric Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Eric Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eric Nguyen to Selene Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this
JAN 05, 2024 - JAN 11, 2024
Kifer Senior Apartments
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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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: 3/12/2024 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 28, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court
January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV427966 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Guadalupe Garcia Gomez INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Maria Guadalupe Garcia Gomez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Guadalupe Garcia Gomez to Maria Guadalupe Gomez Garcia 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
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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: 3/12/2024 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 21, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV428293 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Andre Christian Mattson INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Andre Christian Mattson has filed a petition for
Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Andre Christian Mattson to Andre Mattson Carrera 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: 3/19/2024 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
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AHORA ACEPTAMOS APLICACIONES Basado en ingresos para personas mayores Apartamentos de 1 habitación 39548 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538 510-657-4244 | TTY 711 pasatiempoapts.com
in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Dec 28, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV428309 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gerald Joseph Porter INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Gerald Joseph Porter has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gerald Joseph Porter to Joseph Gerald Sisneros 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: 3/19/2024 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 28, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701733 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GLASS SOLUTIONS CA, 880 Burbank Dr #10, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Del Carmen Gomez, 880 Burbank Dr #10, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/17/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN698236. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria Del Carmen Gomez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/27/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 701733 December 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 19, 2024
EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700267 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SIGMA LAMBDA BETA, 1243 Bellomy St, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Josiah Osorio, 578 Cabernet St, Los Banos, CA 93635. 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/ Josiah Osorio This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/02/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 700267 December 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 19, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701658 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Azucar, 4639 Holycon Cir, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Carlos Marin, 4639 Holycon Cir, San Jose, CA 95136. Gisela Marin, 4639 Holycon Cir, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/26/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true
information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Carlos Marin This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/26/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 701658 December 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 19, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701580 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA CHAPARRITA OAXAQUENA, 13921 Story Rd, 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): Ernestina Cuevas Hernandez, 13921 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ernestina Cuevas Hernandez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/21/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 701580 December 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 19, 2024 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 701353 The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): MATERIALL, 500 E Calaveras Blvd,
Suite 240, Milpitas CA, 95035. Filed in Santa Clara County on 08/02/2019 under file no. FBN657446. CURIO SEARCH INC, 500 # Calaveras Blvd, Suite 240, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business was conducted by: a corporation. “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/ Bharat Vijay-CEO This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/13/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN701353 December 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 19, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV427817 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Abdelrahman Yasser Shamarden INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Abdelrahman Yasser Shamarden has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abdelrahman Yasser Shamarden to Abdelrahman Yasser.Shamarden 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
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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 19, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court December 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 19, 2024 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 Apurva Thomas, LNU, FNU, Apurva Thomas to Apurva 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 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 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 19, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424711 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gabriel Espino Guillen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Gabriel Espino Guillen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gabriel Espino Guillen to Gabriel Espino 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: 1/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Oct 25, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo
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Judge of the Superior Court December 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 19, 2024 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of EDWARD EVERETT ROUSAR, III, aka Edward E. Rousar, III and Edward Rousar III Case No. 23PR195650 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EDWARD EVERETT ROUSAR, III, ALSO KNOWN AS EDWARD E. ROUSAR, III AND EDWARD ROUSAR, III. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Johnie M. Kelly, Jr. in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3. The Petition for Probate requests that Johnie M. Kelly, Jr. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 02, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you
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object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. 10. Attorney for Petitioner: Karen A. Lapinski 111 North Market Street, Suite 300 San Jose, CA 95113 (408)500-5001 Run Date: December 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 2024 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Donald Ray Todd Case No. 23PR195773 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Donald Ray Todd. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Tara Todd. in
the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3. The Petition for Probate requests that Tara Todd 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 01, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney
EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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: Benjamin J. Jesudasson Steburg Law Firm, P.C. 2001 Gateway Place, Suite 100W, San Jose, CA 95110 (408)573-1122 Run Date: December 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 2024 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of YE HU Case No. 23PR195365 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of YE HU. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jianou Gao. in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3. The Petition for Probate requests that 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 02, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. 10. Attorney for Petitioner: Andrew H. Dai 851 Burlway Road Suite 166 Burlingame, CA 94010 (650)817-8888 Run Date: December 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 2024 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Louie Cardon Hidalgo Jnr. Aka Louis Cardon Hidalgo Jnr. Case No.
23PR196234 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Louie Cardon Hidalgo Jnr. aka Louis Cardon Hidalgo Jnr. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by MaryLouise Felan Hidalgo in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3. The Petition for Probate requests that MaryLouise Felan Hidalgo 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 06, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section
58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. 10. Attorney for Petitioner: Benjamin Jesudasson Steburg Law Firm P.C. 2001 Gateway Place, Suite 100W San Jose, CA 95110 (408)573-1122 Run Date: December 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 2024 AMENDED Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of CHIENFEI CHEN, Case No. 23PR195688 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CHIENFEI CHEN, aka CONNIE CHEN, CHIENFEI WONG, CONNIE WONG. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Stephen Chen in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3. The Petition for Probate requests that Stephen Chen be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests authority to administer
JAN 05, 2024 - JAN 11, 2024 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 14, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and ap-
praisal 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: Stephen Chen 1005 Lakehaven Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94089 (408)4806727 Run Date: December 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 2024 SUMMONS (Family Law) (FL-110) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): MILAGROS FELICIDAD CHANG AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): You have been sued. Read the information below. Lo han demandado. Lea ia información en la pagina siguiente. Petitioner’s name is: LUIS LUCIANO IZQUIERDO Nombre del demandante: Case Number (Número de caso): 23FL002569 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web Site (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your
JAN 05, 2024 - JAN 11, 2024 local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte NO basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, pónganse en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE; The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO; Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras ordenes. Cualquier agencia del orden publico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ordenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing
fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and cost that the court waived for you and the other party. Exención De Cuotas: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte. 1. The name and address of the court is (el nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Family Justice Center Courthouse Street Address: 201 N. FIRST STEET San Jose, CA 95113 Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): LUIS LUCIANO IZQUIERDO 18665 CASTLE HILL DRIVE Morgan Hill, CA 95937 (408)607-4578 Date (Fecha): NOV 08, 2023 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) /s/ M. JOHNSON, Deputy (Asistente): STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from 1. Removing the minor child or children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court;
EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 2. Cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children: 3. Transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. Creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party. You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or you own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs. NOTICE - ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California
can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www. coveredca.com Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506. WARNING – IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divide, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e. joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property. ORDENES DE RESTRICCION NORMALES DE DERECHO FAMILIAR En forma inmediata, usted y su cónyuge o pareja de hecho tienen prohibido: 1. Llevarse del estado de California a los hijos menores de las partes, o solicitar un pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto para los hijos menores, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de la otra parte o sin una orden de la corte; 2. Cobrar, pedir prestado, cancelar, transferir, deshacerse o cambiar el nombre de los beneficiarios de cualquier seguro u otro tipo de cobertura, como de vida, salud, vehículo y discapacidad, que tenga como beneficiario(s) a las partes y su(s) hijo(s) menor(es);
3. Transferir, gravar, hipotecar, ocultar o deshacerse de cualquier manera de cualquier propiedad, inmueble o personal, ya sea comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o separada, sin el consentimiento escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte, excepto en el curso habitual de actividades personal o para satisfacer las necesidades de la vida; y 4. Crear o modificar una transferencia no testamentaria de manera que afecte la asignación de una propiedad sujeta a transferencia, sin el consentimiento por escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte. Antes de que se pueda eliminar la revocación de una transferencia no testamentaria, se debe presentar ante la corte un aviso del cambio y hacer una entrega legal de dicho aviso a la otra parte. Cada parte tiene que notificar a la otra sobre cualquier gasto extraordinario propuesto, por lo menos cinco días laborales antes de realizarlo, y rendir cuenta a la corte de todos los gastos extraordinarios realizados después de que estas órdenes de restricción hayan entrado en vigencia. No obstante, puede usar propiedad comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o suya separada para pagar a un abogado o para ayudarle a pagar los costos de la corte. AVISO-ACCESO A SEGURO DE SALUD MÁS ECONÓMICO: ¿Necesita seguro de salud a un costo asequible, ya sea para usted o alguien en su hogar? Si es as¡, puede presentar una solicitud con Covered California. Covered California lo puede ayudar a reducir el costo que paga por seguro de salud asequible y de alta calidad. Para obtener mas información, visite www.coveredca.com. O llame a Covered California al 1-800300-0213.
ADVERTENCIA – INFORMACION IMPORTANTE De acuerdo a la ley de California, las propiedades adquiridas por las partes durante su matrimonio o pareja de hecho en forma conjunta se consideran propiedad comunitaria para los fines de la división de bienes que ocurre cuando se produce una disolución o separación legal del matrimonio o pareja de hecho. Si cualquiera de las partes de este caso llega a fallecer antes de que se divida la propiedad comunitaria de tenencia conjunta, el destino de la misma quedará determinado por las cláusulas de la escritura correspondiente que describen su tenencia (por ej. tenencia conjunta, tenencia en común o propiedad comunitaria) y no por la presunción de propiedad comunitaria. Si quiere que la presunción comunitaria que registrada en la escritura de la propiedad, debería consultar con un abogado. Run Date: December 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 19, 2024 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
CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder 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. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/14/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 701389 December 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 2023 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 indi-
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vidual. 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. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/08/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund A. Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 701144 December 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 2023 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
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formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/15/2023. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 701399 December 22, 29, 2023; January 5, 12, 2023 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 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
EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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 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 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 GROUP, INC. Owner Article/Reg#: 201826310272 Above entity was formed in the state of
JAN 05, 2024 - JAN 11, 2024 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 Apartment 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
JAN 05, 2024 - JAN 11, 2024 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 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 regis-
trant 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,
EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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 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., 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
CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS 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
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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
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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
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(1918 tierra-1930 metal-1942 agua-1954 madera-1966 fuego-1978 tierra-1990 metal-2002 agua-2014 madera-2026 fuego-2038 tierra-2050 metal) Es un ser conservador y lleno de fortalezas, lo más importante en su vida suele ser el amor. La independencia económica les acompaña, porque con frecuencia se convierten en trabajadores disciplinados y ahorrativos. Su apariencia es vigorosa. Aunque en ocasiones sus familiares le provocan pesar, comprende de buena manera los problemas ajenos. Es de mente abierta, y muy sociable. Sus verdaderos amigos serán los mismos de siempre. Oveja (1919 tierra-1931 metal-1943 agua-1955 madera-1967 fuego-1979 tierra-1991 metal-2003 agua2015 madera-2027 fuego-2039 tierra-2051 metal) Sus máximos anhelos son fortalecer la unión familiar, y alcanzar una vida cómoda. Es práctico, sociable, tolerante, pero si se le saca de sus casillas puede convertir su tolerancia en violencia. Es capaz de hacer cualquier sacrificio para ayudar a un ser querido. De vez en cuando, se mete en apuros porque no atiende consejos. Quien tiene un amigo tiene un tesoro, y la oveja es el mejor amigo que se puede tener.
(1922 agua-1934 madera-1946 fuego-1958 tierra-1970 metal-1982 agua-1994 madera-2006 fuego-2018 tierra-2030 metal-2042 agua) Busca triunfar en el amor y en su profesión, es fiel y generoso. Tiene carácter variable y carece de paciencia. Su dedicación es admirable, por ello logra todo lo que se propone. Es afortunado en el romance, en su vida siempre existen las buenas oportunidades, puede llegar a ser un cordero de paz, especialmente cuando aprende a controlar sus emociones. Aunque es un tanto derrochador, vive al pendiente de sus seres queridos, y sabe valorar las buenas intenciones. Cerdo (1923 agua-1935 madera-1947 fuego-1959 tierra-1971 metal-1983 agua-1995 madera-2007 fuego-2019 tierra-2031 metal-2043 agua) Tiende a ser agresivo y desconfiado. Su mayor ilusión es encontrar un amor, que dure para toda la vida. Es un ser equilibrado y muy selectivo. Orientado siempre a la unión familiar. Les da un valor especial a quienes él considera sus amigos. No se deja llevar por lo que dicen los demás o por apariencias. Es organizado y dinámico. Tiene arranques de ira pero sabe recapacitar a tiempo. Rata (1924 madera-1936 fuego-1948 tierra-1960 metal-1972 agua-1984 madera-1996 fuego-2008 tierra-2020 metal-2032 agua-2044 madera) El nativo de este símbolo es inquieto y sumamente cauteloso, le motiva el estudio, la filosofía, y sobre todo la superación personal. Es firme en su manera de pensar, y cuando toma una decisión nunca se echa para atrás. Vive por el presente, trabaja por su futuro, del pasado solamente toma las experiencias. Es perfeccionista, y sabe agradecer el esfuerzo y la dedicación de sus semejantes Buey (1925 madera-1937 fuego-1949 tierra-1961 metal-1973 agua-1985 madera-1997 fuego-2009 tierra-2021 metal-2033 agua-2045 madera) Uno de los aspectos que más valora en su vida es el éxito profesional, porque le hace sentir seguro, y atractivo especialmente con el sexo opuesto. Huye de la monotonía, no soporta la soledad. Suele ser pacifico y muy espontáneo en sus reacciones. Cuando está enamorado se entrega por completo a la relación. No acepta verdades a medias ni secretos. En ocasiones puede mostrarse furioso, pero siempre logra rectificar. Tigre (1926 fuego-1938 tierra-1950 metal-1962 agua1974 madera-1986 fuego-1998 tierra-2010 metal-2022 agua-2034 madera-2046 fuego) El tigre sabe controlar sus emociones, y analiza a fondo a todos sus conocidos. Es un ser caritativo, justo, generoso, buena gente y protector. No le da importancia a las pequeñeces. Sabe perdonar errores y ofensas. Es jovial y muy activo, lo único que puede afectarle a lo largo de su vida es la agresividad. Siempre se impone ante cualquier tropiezo.
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(1927 fuego-1939 tierra-1951 metal-1963 agua1975 madera-1987 fuego-1999 tierra-2011 metal-2023 agua-2035 madera-2047 fuego)
El mono se mantiene informado, sabe lo que está sucediendo en el mundo y a su alrededor. Le gustan las sorpresas, es buen amigo, buen amante y el mejor confidente. Los malos entendidos y los desengaños amorosos, suelen causarle quebrantos y decepciones pasajeras, pero logra reponerse y olvida con facilidad las malas experiencias. Sabe sacarle provecho a todas las oportunidades
El conejo se mantiene con la mente atenta, vigilando a su alrededor y escudriñando las intenciones de los nuevos conocidos. Es rápido en sus acciones, y medita cada paso que debe dar. Posee un espíritu cálido y agradable, que le distingue de todo el mundo. Y como desconoce el egoísmo, brinda su cooperación siempre que se le necesita. Suele ser muy afortunado en las finanzas y en el amor.
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NEW BILL WOULD MODERNIZE FEDERAL POVERTY LINE, MAKE AID MORE ACCESSIBLE
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a Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos está considerando un nuevo proyecto de ley que modernizaría la Línea Federal de Pobreza, que no se ha actualizado sustancialmente desde la década de 1960.
he U.S. House of Representatives is considering a new bill that would modernize the Federal Poverty Line, which hasn't been substantially updated since the 1960s. Many aid programs such as CalFresh, Head Start and Medi-Cal are pegged to the FPL - and raising the maximum people can make would help millions more low-income families qualify for aid.
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In 2024, a family of four would need to make less than $41,400 - less than 138% of the Federal Poverty Line - to be eligible for assistance under Covered California or Medi-Cal. Photo Credit: Gelmold / Adobe Stock
En 2024, una familia de cuatro personas necesitaría ganar menos de $41,400 (menos del 138 % de la línea federal de pobreza) para ser elegible para recibir asistencia de Covered California o Medi-Cal. Photo Credit: DCStudio / Freepik
Muchos programas de ayuda como CalFresh, Head Star y Medi-Cal están vinculados a la LFP y aumentar el límite de ingreso máximo ayudaría a millones de familias de bajos ingresos a calificar para recibir ayuda.
Casey Peeks is a policy advisor with the Children's Defense Fund.
Casy Peeks es un asesor de políticas para el Children’s Defense Fund.
"We're trying to make sure that the families who are not able to put food on the table and can't afford child care are included in this definition of poverty," said Peeks, "so that they receive the support they need from the federal government."
“Estamos intentando asegurarnos de que las familias que no son capaces de poner comida en la mesa y no pueden costear cuidado infantil sean incluidos en ésta definición de pobreza”, dijo Peeks, “Para que reciban el apoyo que necesitan del gobierno federal”.
The poverty line dictates who can and cannot get federal assistance. This bill would update the federal poverty line so that it more accurately reflects the cost of living. That includes things such as housing, food, clothing, phone, internet, and health care. It also considers whether a family has children and is regionally adjusted to consider things like the cost of rent or child care. Opponents say raising the FPL would greatly expand the social safety net, which would balloon the costs. Peeks admitted that the bill has little chance of passing the current 118th Congress. "We also have to understand the realities of the House, which is currently Republican-controlled," said Peeks. "So even though I think I can say it is unlikely that we will see this signed into law, this is something that is important to put a stake in the ground so that people are thinking about these things." Peeks added that California's relatively high minimum wage means some very low-income families may make a bit over the FPL - so they may not qualify for federal assistance, even though the cost of living is higher here than in many other states.
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Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas – Nuestra misión es proteger a las personas, las comunidades y el medio ambiente de California de las sustancias tóxicas, mejorar la vitalidad económica al restaurar la tierra contaminada y obligar a los fabricantes a fabricar productos de consumo más seguros.
Convenio de Uso de la Tierra Propuesto Southgate Road Realignment Area, Yerba Buena Island El Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas de California (DTSC) planea establecer un Convenio de Uso de la Tierra (LUC) para “Southgate Road Realignment Area,” un área de aproximadamente 8 acres en el centro de Yerba Buena Island. El Sitio consta de cuatro parcelas dentro de San Francisco Assessor’s Block Map 1939. Dos de las parcelas de Yerba Buena Island se superponen con el Sitio 29B en Treasure Island. Los LUC restringen ciertos tipos de uso de la tierra y actividades para garantizar la protección a largo plazo de la salud humana y el medio ambiente. Las investigaciones ambientales realizadas en 2019 y 2020 encontraron metales e hidrocarburos totales de petróleo como el diésel por encima de los niveles aceptables para uso sin restricciones en tres de las cuatro parcelas. Se proponen restricciones de uso de la tierra para las tres parcelas a fin de garantizar que el Sitio se maneje de manera segura a perpetuidad. El Sitio está siendo transferido del United States Coast Guard al Treasure Island Development Authority. El Convenio de Uso de la Tierra requeriría la elaboración de planes que describan cómo manejar y eliminar de manera segura la contaminación restante si es que se encuentra durante las labores de construcción futuras. Ciertos usos de la tierra estarían prohibidos, como por ejemplo: residencias, hospitales, escuelas, y guarderías. Además, habría inspecciones anuales y revisiones quinquenales del Sitio. El DTSC ha llegado a la conclusión de que estas restricciones de uso de la tierra brindarán protección a largo plazo para la salud humana y el medio ambiente. Esta determinación se considerará definitiva 31 días después de la fecha de este aviso. Puede enviar sus comentarios a: Isabella Roman, Gerente de Proyecto, Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas, 700 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, teléfono: (510) 540-3879, correo electrónico: Isabella.Roman@dtsc.ca.gov. ¿DÓNDE PUEDO OBTENER MÁS INFORMACIÓN? Los documentos relacionados con el Proyecto están disponibles en línea en envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov (escriba el Código del Sitio “60001164” y seleccione del menú desplegable. Haga clic en la pestaña Actividades para encontrar reportes). Puede revisar una copia impresa de la Evaluación preliminar de peligros – Informe equivalente, en los siguientes lugares: Oficina de Treasure Island Development Authority ubicada en 1 Avenue of the Palms, Suite 241, San Francisco, CA 94130 entre las 9 a.m. y las 5 p.m., de lunes a viernes, llame al (415) 274-0600 para cita previa); Oficina Regional del DTSC Berkeley ubicada en 700 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, llame al (510) 540-2122 para cita previa con la sala de archivos para ver los documentos. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con: Isabella Roman, Gerente de Proyecto, al (510) 540-3879 o Isabella.Roman@dtsc.ca.gov; Asha Setty, Especialista en Participación Pública, al (510) 540-3910, llamada gratuita al (866) 495-5651, o Asha.Setty@dtsc.ca.gov; para solicitudes de los medios: Devin Hutchings, Oficial de Información Pública, al (916) 903-6949, o Devin.Hutchings@dtsc.ca.gov.
La línea de pobreza dicta quién puede y quién no puede recibir asistencia federal. Ésta ley actualizaría la línea de pobreza para que refleje de manera más precisa el costo de vida. Eso incluye cosas como vivienda, comida, vestimenta, teléfono, internet y seguro médico. También considera si una familia tiene hijos y si se ajusta regionalmente para compensar el costo de la renta o el cuidado infantil. Los opositores dicen que aumentar la LFP expandiría la red de seguridad social, lo que aumentaría exponencialmente los costos. Peeks admitió que la ley tiene pocas posibilidades de ser aprobada durante el actual Congreso 118o. “También tenemos que entender las realidades de la casa, que está controlada actualmente por republicanos”, dijo Peeks. “Así que aunque piense que es improbable que se firme esta ley, es algo importante para resaltar y que la gente piense en este tipo de cosas”. Peeks añadió que el salario mínimo de California, relativamente alto, significa que algunas familias de muy bajos recursos ganen sólo un poco sobre la LFP – por lo que no califican para la asistencia federal, incluso cuando el costo de vida es más alto que en muchos otros estados.
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