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dency.

Although the elections were considered by the Department of Internal Security as the cleanest and most guarded in the country's history, the president denounced the existence of massive fraud against him. His case was taken to court, including the Supreme Court, and defeated in the absence of evidence.

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ás de 150 millones de ciudadanos depositaron su voto en las urnas el 3 de noviembre, en una jornada de participación histórica para el pueblo estadounidense. El resultado fue incontrovertible, más de 81 millones de personas votaron a favor del ahora presidente electo Joe Biden, y más de 74 millones a favor del actual presidente Donald Trump.

Con base en las reglas electorales de los Estados Unidos, el exsenador y ex vicepresidente Biden obtuvo una clara y contundente victoria con 306 votos electorales a su favor, contra 232 para Trump, una diferencia muy por encima del número reglamentario de 270 votos electorales para ganar la presidencia.

Aunque las elecciones fueron consideradas por el Departamento de Seguridad interna como las más limpias y vigiladas en la historia del país, el presidente denunció la existencia de un fraude masivo en su contra. Su caso fue llevado a los tribunales, incluida la Suprema Corte de justicia y derrotado ante la falta de evidencias.

En algunos de los estados en disputa, como en Georgia, se realizó un recuento oficial y el resultado siguió siendo el mismo: Joe Biden ganó las elecciones.

En Washington, el Congreso se reunió este 6 de enero en una solemne sesión conjunta entre la Cámara de Representantes y el Senado para certificar la elección. Se trató de un procedimiento protocolario, toda vez que bajo el sistema federalista de Estados Unidos los estados tienen la autoridad plena para la realización y validación de las elecciones presidenciales.

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idenses sólo puede ser descrita como una vergüenza nacional. Por fortuna muchos republicanos rechazaron unirse a la farsa.

Al mediodía del 20 de enero, Joe Biden y Kamala Harris serán juramentados como presidente y vicepresidente de los Estados Unidos de América y Trump será recordado como un perdedor que intentó sabotear la democracia más longeva del planeta.

La primera ceremonia de juramentación de la era COVID-19 será un testamento a la fortaleza de las instituciones de Estados Unidos y un recordatorio de que la defensa de la democracia es una batalla diaria y permanente.

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ore than 150 million citizens cast their vote at the polls on November 3, in a historic participation day for the American people. The result was incontrovertible, more than 81 million people voted for now president-elect Joe Biden, and more than 74 million for current president Donald Trump.

Based on the electoral rules of the United States, former Senator and former Vice President Biden obtained a clear and resounding victory with 306 electoral votes in his favor, against 232 for Trump, a difference well above the regulatory number of 270 electoral votes to win. The presi-

In Washington, Congress met on January 6 in a solemn joint session between the House of Representatives and the Senate to certify the election.

It was a formal procedure, since under the federalist system of the United States, the states have the full authority to hold and validate the presidential elections.

But a handful of Republicans, led by Texas Senator Ted Cruz, starred in a sad spectacle contesting the validity of the results in various states of the country, in an effort to please the president and wink at the most Conservatives of the electorate, with a view to the presidential elections of 2024.

Worse still: Hundreds of Trump supporters invaded the Capitol building.

It is not only an unacceptable act of intimidation, but possibly an act of sedition.

It is sad and unfortunate that a group of Americans has sought to delegitimize the triumph of Joe Biden and his vice president Kamala Harris, the first woman of color to hold that important position, for the simplest personal political interests.

Pero un puñado de republicanos, encabezado por el senador de Texas Ted Cruz, protagonizó un triste espectáculo impugnando la validez de los resultados en varios estados del país, en un ánimo de darle gusto al presidente y de hacerle un guiño el ojo a los sectores más conservadores del electorado, con vistas a las elecciones presidenciales de 2024.

The president and his followers had the opportunity to present their case in court to prove the existence of a robbery and they lost. His failed strategy to disregard the majority will of American voters can only be described as a national embarrassment. Fortunately, many Republicans refused to join the charade.

Peor aún: cientos de simpatizantes de Trump invadieron el edificio del Capitolio. No sólo es un acto de intimidación inaceptable, sino posiblemente un acto de sedición.

At noon on January 20, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States of America and Trump will be remembered as a loser who tried to sabotage the longest-standing democracy on the planet.

Es triste y lamentable que un grupo de estadounidenses haya buscar deslegitimar el triunfo de Joe Biden y de su vicepresidenta Kamala Harris, la primera mujer de color en ocupar ese importante cargo, por los más simples intereses políticos personales.

El presidente y sus seguidores tuvieron oportunidad de presentar su caso ante los tribunales para probar la existencia de un robo y perdieron. Su fallida estrategia para desconocer la voluntad mayoritaria de los electores estadoun-

In some of the disputed states, such as Georgia, an official recount was conducted and the result remained the same: Joe Biden won the election.

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UNCOVERING THE TOP MEXICAN FOOD TRENDS FOR 2021

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uchas familias buscan constantemente inspiración para las comidas, y una de las mejores maneras es buscar nuevos gustos para agregar al menú.

Una de las principales marcas de comida hispana del país, Cacique, eligió a los expertos culinarios y chefs Aarón Sánchez, Bricia López y Santiago Gómez para comisariar el tercer pronóstico anual de tendencias "What's Next in Mexican Cuisine" que descubre sabores, técnicas y platos populares que se esperan en el futuro año.

"Una forma en que todos podemos honrar el impacto de la cultura latina en América es a través de la comida", dijo Sánchez. "Un paso fácil que puede tomar para conectarse con una cultura es usar ingredientes auténticos, como en este Chorizo Ragu con tostadas con queso, que usa tres ingredientes mexicanos básicos: queso fresco, crema mexicana y chorizo. Está inspirado en mi predicción de que la comodidad mexicana los alimentos y las salsas ricas y profundas hechas desde cero aumentarán su popularidad ".

Considere estas principales tendencias de comida mexicana para 2021 según Sánchez, López y Gómez junto con los hallazgos de una encuesta realizada por OnePoll en nombre de Cacique: • La locura de hornear pan de 2020 ahora incluirá tortillas caseras de maíz y harina con el 55% de los estadounidenses buscando masa harina, prensas de harina y tortillas para hacer las suyas propias.

• Los estadounidenses tienen sed de chiles deshidratados con variedades que van desde pasillas hasta anchos que se convertirán en más populares en las cocinas estadounidenses.

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hasta que las verduras comiencen a ablandarse, de 3 a 4 minutos. Picar 2 dientes de ajo y agregar a la olla con los champiñones; cocine unos 3 minutos.

Use una cuchara para empujar las verduras a los bordes de la sartén y luego agregue la pasta de tomate, el orégano y el comino al centro de la sartén; saltee hasta que esté fragante, 1-2 minutos.

Aumente el fuego a alto y agregue el chorizo de res y cerdo. Rompa la carne con una cuchara pero no la revuelva demasiado. Cuando la carne ya no esté rosada, vierta los tomates y deje hervir a fuego lento. Disminuya el fuego a medio-alto y deje hervir a fuego lento, revolviendo ocasionalmente.

Mientras el ragu hierve a fuego lento, use un tenedor para triturar o batir la mantequilla con la crema hasta que quede suave. Pique o ralle finamente los dientes de ajo restantes y luego mezcle con la mezcla de crema.

Extienda la mezcla de crema de manera uniforme sobre el pan, tratando de cubrir la mayor cantidad de área posible. Espolvoree queso fresco desmenuzado por todas partes y coloque el pan en una bandeja para hornear con borde, con el queso hacia arriba.

Tostar de 4 a 5 minutos hasta que el queso se derrita y burbujee. Termine debajo del asador de 30 a 60 segundos para obtener un dorado más profundo, si lo desea. Corta el pan en porciones individuales.

Después de unos 20 minutos de hervir a fuego lento, el ragú debería espesarse y los sabores se fusionarán. Agregue crema adicional y sirva el ragú en tazones con tostadas con queso o sirva sobre las tostadas con un cucharón.

• The bread baking craze of 2020 will now include homemade corn and flour tortillas with 55% of Americans reaching for masa harina, flour and tortilla presses to make their own.

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any families constantly search for meal inspiration, and one of the best ways is to look toward trendy tastes for new options to add to the menu.

One of the country's top Hispanic food brands, Cacique, tapped culinary experts and chefs Aarón Sánchez, Bricia Lopez and Santiago Gomez to curate the third annual "What's Next in Mexican Cuisine" trends forecast uncovering popular flavors, techniques and dishes to expect in the coming year.

"One way we can all honor the impact of Latin culture in America is through food," Sánchez said.

"One easy step you can take to connect with a culture is by using authentic ingredients, like in this Chorizo Ragu with Cheesy Toast, which uses three staple Mexican ingredients - queso fresco, crema Mexicana and chorizo. It's inspired by my prediction that Mexican comfort foods and deep, rich sauces made from scratch will rise in popularity."

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• Los chiles, frijoles y quesos secos, como el queso fresco, llegarán a las cocinas más estadounidenses a medida que la gente adopte un enfoque "desde cero" y técnicas de vuelta a lo básico.

Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas, Nuestra misión es proteger a la gente, las comunidades y el medio ambiente de California de los productos químicos nocivos, limpiando los sitios contaminados, haciendo cumplir las leyes sobre residuos peligrosos y obligando a desarrollar productos más seguros.

• Comodidad, conozca Cozumel mientras las comidas caseras mexicanas reinan y la gente se inclina hacia los favoritos nostálgicos de estilo "casero" como las enchiladas.

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• Prepárese para sumergirse en salsas ricas y profundas, incluido el mole, que seguirá ganando popularidad.

• La salsa macha compartirá el protagonismo gracias a la exploración de la variedad de variedades de salsa que existen dentro de la cocina mexicana.

• La exploración de alimentos satisfará la pasión por los viajes de los estadounidenses, ya que el 55% planea viajar menos en 2021, y el mismo porcentaje informa que buscan conocer las historias detrás de las famosas recetas mexicanas.

Para encontrar más recetas inspiradas en tendencias, visite caciqueinc.com.

Chorizo Ragu con Tostada de Queso Receta cortesía del chef Aarón Sánchez • 3 panecillos estilo bolillo o 1 baguette larga • 2 cucharadas de aceite de oliva • 1 cebolla amarilla o blanca, picada • 2-3 zanahorias picadas • 1/2 cucharadita de sal • 6 dientes de ajo, divididos • 8 onzas de champiñones blancos o cremini, picados • 2 cucharadas de pasta de tomate • 1 cucharada de orégano seco • 1 cucharadita de comino molido • 1 1/4 libras de carne molida • 1 paquete (9 onzas) de chorizo de cerdo Cacique • 1 lata (28 onzas) de tomates triturados o en puré • 6 cucharadas de mantequilla sin sal, ablandada • 9 cucharadas de Cacique Crema Mexicana, más adicional para servir • 1 1/2 tazas de Queso Fresco Cacique Ranchero desmenuzado • Precaliente el horno a 400 F. Corte el pan por la mitad a lo largo.

En una olla de fondo grueso, caliente el aceite de oliva a fuego medio. Agregue las cebollas, las zanahorias y la sal, luego cocine, revolviendo ocasionalmente,

El Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas de California (DTSC) ha completado la primera Revisión de cinco años para Schlage Lock Company (Sitio), ubicado en Bayshore Boulevard y Sunnydale Avenue en San Francisco, CA 94134. El sitio está dividido en dos unidades operables (OU): Schlage OU, donde operó la antigua instalación de Schlage Lock de 1926 a 1999; y Universal Paragon Corporation - San Francisco OU (UPC OU-SF), donde Southern Pacific operó una estación ferroviaria de 1914 a 1982. El propósito de una Revisión es determinar si el remedio continúa protegiendo la salud humana y del medio ambiente. ¿Cuáles fueron las conclusiones de la Revisión de cinco años? El DTSC concluyó que el remedio sigue protegiendo la salud humana y del medio ambiente. Con el fin de mantener la eficacia en el futuro, existen recomendaciones para acciones futuras. Las inspecciones anuales muestran que la capa de suelo sigue siendo protectora. Las placas de asentamiento aseguran que se cumpla con una cobertura mínima de tres pies. Una placa resultó dañada durante la construcción y fue reparada. Hay nuevos niveles de limpieza de gases del suelo que se utilizan para calcular el riesgo para el aire interior.

La Revisión recomienda la investigación de compuestos orgánicos volátiles clorados (CVOC) en el gas del suelo que pasan los niveles de limpieza antes de la construcción. En general, la biorremediación de las aguas subterráneas sigue reduciendo las concentraciones de CVOC. La Revisión recomienda inyecciones adicionales en cuatro de los pozos y el desarrollo de un plan de trabajo para otros tres pozos. Además, la Revisión recomienda el desarrollo de un plan de trabajo para optimizar aún más la remediación y el monitoreo de las aguas subterráneas. ¿Dónde puedo obtener más información? Puede acceder a la Revisión de cinco años en línea en https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public (ingrese “Schlage Lock Company” en el campo de búsqueda y seleccione del menú desplegable que aparece; haga clic en la pestaña de Actividades para encontrar “Informe de la Revisión de cinco años”).

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• Americans have a thirst for dehydrated chiles with varieties ranging from pasillas to anchos set to become more popular in American kitchens.

• Dried chiles, beans and cheeses such as queso fresco will find their way into more American kitchens as people adopt a "from scratch" approach and back-to-basics techniques.

• Coziness, meet Cozumel as Mexican comfort foods reign supreme and people gravitate toward nostalgic "homemade" style favorites like enchiladas.

• Get ready to dive into deep, rich sauces, including mole, which will continue to grow in popularity.

• Salsa macha will share the spotlight thanks to exploration of the breadth of salsa varieties that exist within Mexican cuisine.

• Food exploration will satisfy Americans' wanderlust as 55% plan to travel less in 2021, and the same percentage report they're looking to learn the stories behind famous Mexican recipes.

To find more trend-inspired recipes, visit caciqueinc. com.

Chorizo Ragu with Cheesy Toast Recipe courtesy of chef Aarón Sánchez • 3 bolillo-style rolls or 1 long baguette • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 yellow or white onion, chopped • 2-3 carrots, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 6 cloves garlic, divided • 8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms, chopped • 2 tablespoons tomato paste • 1 tablespoon dried oregano • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 1/4 pounds ground beef • 1 package (9 ounces) Cacique Pork Chorizo • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed or pureed tomatoes • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened • 9 tablespoons Cacique Crema Mexicana, plus additional for serving • 1 1/2 cups crumbled Cacique Ranchero Queso Fresco • Preheat oven to 400 F. Halve bread lengthwise.

In heavy-bottomed pot, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and salt then cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables just start to soften, 3-4 minutes. Mince 2 garlic cloves and add to pot with mushrooms; cook about 3 minutes.

Use spoon to push vegetables to edges of pan then add tomato paste, oregano, and cumin to center of pan; sauté until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.

Increase heat to high and add beef and pork chorizo. Break meat up with spoon but don't over-stir.

When beef is no longer pink, pour in tomatoes and bring to simmer. Decrease heat to medium-high and let simmer, stirring occasionally.

While ragu simmers, use fork to mash or whip butter with crema until smooth. Mince or finely grate remaining garlic cloves then stir into crema mixture.

Spread crema mixture evenly over bread, trying to cover as much area as possible. Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco all over and place bread on rimmed baking sheet, cheese side up. Toast 4-5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling. Finish under broiler 30-60 seconds for deeper browning, if desired. Cut bread into individual portions.

After about 20 minutes of simmering, ragu should thicken and flavors meld. Swirl in additional crema then serve ragu in bowls with cheesy toast or ladle over pieces of toast.

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3 STEPS TO BETTER EYE HEALTH IN 2021

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nero es el Mes de concienciación sobre el glaucoma, una gran oportunidad para proporcionar más información sobre una enfermedad que afecta a más de tres millones de personas en los Estados Unidos. Dado que el glaucoma se presenta a menudo sin síntomas, y puede causar una pérdida significativa de la visión antes de que la persona note cambios en su capacidad de ver, es fundamental tener conocimiento de lo que se puede hacer para proteger sus ojos.

Este año, tomar medidas para proteger su visión es más difícil, debido al impacto que la pandemia de COVID-19 sigue teniendo en nuestra vida diaria. El mes de enero es también, por lo general, un momento de transformación en la cobertura de los seguros médicos con cambios en los planes, reajustes de deducibles y copagos, y actualizaciones de los planes de medicinas recetadas. Sin embargo, a pesar de estos desafíos, la salvaguarda de su visión debe seguir siendo una prioridad.

A continuación, tres medidas que puede tomar para controlar su salud ocular este mes: 1. Coordine su examen ocular anual La detección y el tratamiento a tiempo son fundamentales para controlar el glaucoma y otras afecciones que ponen en riesgo la visión. Por esa razón, es vital hacerse un examen ocular anual, especialmente si la persona es mayor de 40 años. Dado que algunas variantes del glaucoma son hereditarias, también es importante hablar con los miembros de su familia para determinar la existencia de antecedentes de la enfermedad. ¡Es probable que esta sea la primera vez que hable de este tema con su familia! Asegúrese de compartir la valiosa información que obtenga de estas conversaciones con su oftalmólogo durante su próxima visita.

"El Mes de concientización sobre el glaucoma es una buena ocasión para sostener una conversación sincera sobre el glaucoma con sus familiares", afirma Tom Brunner, presidente y director ejecutivo de la Fundación de Investigación del Glaucoma (Glaucoma Research Foundation). "Si hay antecedentes familiares de glaucoma, es posible que se corra un mayor riesgo de padecerlo. Lo más temprano que se detecte el glaucoma, lo más manejable podrá ser el tratamiento de la enfermedad".

2. Mantenga su plan de cuidado ocular al día Mientras que la pandemia ha provocado que muchos de nosotros consideremos posponer nuestras citas médicas en persona, es muy importante mantener las visitas programadas si le han diagnosticado glaucoma. El oftalmólogo tiene que verlo periódicamente para asegurase de que su visión permanezca estable y ajustar su tratamiento según sea necesario.

Si le preocupa la seguridad de las visitas en per-

sona, tal vez le sorprendan aprender acerca de las grandes medidas que su proveedor de atención oftalmotala ha tomado para ayudar a mantenerlo protegido. Cuando usted coordine su cita, el personal de la oficina le notificara de cualquier nuevo protocolo y requisitos de seguridad.

"El distanciamiento social y otras medidas de protección están cambiando la experiencia del paciente en el consultorio", asegura el Dr. Richard Lewis, especialista practicante en glaucoma y director médico de Aerie Pharmaceuticals. "Entre las medidas que hemos tomado en mi consultorio están el blindaje plástico en los instrumentos, el requisito de usar mascarillas faciales al personal y los pacientes, y minimizar el tiempo pasado en cuartos de exámenes y salas de espera.

También es importante continuar tomando medicamentos recetados como parte de su tratamiento continuo del glaucoma. Una razón común por la cual dejamos de tomar nuestro medicamento para el glaucoma es por el precio. La clave es conocer los beneficios que ofrece su seguro médico para sus medicamentos, particularmente cuales están cubiertos y cuando se realizan los ajustes de deducible y copagos anuales.

A la hora de comprar sus medicamentos, podría ser útil hacer comparaciones. El precio de un medicamento puede variar entre una farmacia y otra.

Además, las farmacias de preferencia asociadas con su seguro médico ofrecen por lo general el precio más competitivo. Si usted es beneficiario de un plan que pertenece a la Parte D de Medicare, que no cubre su medicamento, su médico puede enviar una autorización previa para que pueda adquirirlo.

Además, si tiene seguro comercial y está tomando un medicamento de marca, la compañía farmacéutica puede ayudarle en el aspecto financiero con programas de ahorro.

3. Comprender sus opciones de tratamiento Las investigaciones científicas en curso, y el desarrollo clínico en el campo del glaucoma, han traído una serie de nuevas intervenciones médicas. De hecho, hoy en día su oftalmólogo tiene más opciones que nunca para tratar el glaucoma y proporcionar atención personalizada. Conviértase en su propio defensor informándose sobre todas las opciones de tratamiento disponibles, y analizando sus necesidades específicas con su médico.

Un gran punto de partida es el folleto gratuito, Understanding and Living with Glaucoma (Comprender y vivir con glaucoma), publicado por la Fundación de Investigación del Glaucoma. Lo puede descargar o solicitar una copia en www.glaucoma. org/publicado. El sitio web de la Fundación también ofrece una amplia gama de recursos para ayudarle a tomar el control de su salud ocular durante el Mes de concienciación sobre el glaucoma y todo el año.

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anuary is Glaucoma Awareness Month, a great opportunity to spread the word about a disease that affects more than 3 million people in the United States. Since glaucoma often strikes without symptoms and can cause significant vision loss before a person notices changes in their eyesight, it's critical to learn what you can do to protect your eyes.

Taking steps to protect your vision is more challenging this year because of the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our daily lives.

January is also typically a time of flux in health insurance coverage with plan changes, deductible and co-pay resets, and prescription plan updates. However, despite these challenges, protecting your vision should remain a priority.

Here are three things you can do to take control of your eye health this month.

1. Schedule an annual eye exam Early detection and treatment are paramount to managing glaucoma and other vision-threatening conditions. That's why it's critical to have an annual eye exam, particularly if you're over the age of 40. Since some forms of glaucoma are inherited, it's also important to talk with family members to see if there is any history of the disease within your family. It may not be something your family members have talked about before!

This will be valuable information to share with your eye doctor during your exam.

"Glaucoma Awareness Month is a great time for a candid conversation about glaucoma within your family," says Tom Brunner, president and CEO of the Glaucoma Research Foundation. "If you have a family history of glaucoma you may be at higher risk for developing the condition.

The earlier glaucoma is detected, the more manageable the disease may be to treat."

2. Maintain your current eye care plan While the pandemic has caused many people to consider delaying in-person medical appointments, it's very important to keep scheduled office visits if you have been diagnosed with glaucoma. Your eye doctor needs to see you periodically to ensure that your vision is stable and adjust your treatment plan if needed.

If you are concerned about the safety of in-person office visits, you may be pleasantly surprised by the comprehensive steps your eye care pro-

vider has taken to help keep you safe. When you make your appointment, the office staff will let you know about any new safety protocols and requirements.

"Social distancing and other protective measures are changing the in-office patient experience," says Dr. Richard Lewis, a practicing glaucoma specialist and chief medical officer at Aerie Pharmaceuticals. "Among the steps we have taken at my practice are plastic shielding on the instruments, requiring staff and patients to wear masks, and minimizing waiting room and exam room 'chair' time."

It's also important to continue taking prescribed medications as part of your ongoing glaucoma care. One common reason why people stop taking their medications is because of the cost. The key is to understand your prescription benefits, particularly what medicines are covered, as well as when annual deductible resets and co-pay adjustments occur.

When filling your prescriptions, it may also help to shop around. The price for a medication can vary from one pharmacy to the next, with preferred pharmacies associated with your health plan usually offering the more competitive price.

If you are on a Medicare Part D drug plan that doesn't cover your medication, your doctor may be able to submit a prior authorization to allow you to get it. In addition, if you have commercial insurance and are taking a brand medication, the pharmaceutical company may be able to assist you financially in the form of prescription savings programs.

3. Understand your treatment options Ongoing scientific research and clinical development in the field of glaucoma have brought forward an array of new medical interventions.

In fact, today your eye doctor has more options to treat glaucoma and provide personalized care than ever before. Become your own advocate by learning about all the treatment options that are available and discussing your specific needs with your doctor.

A valuable starting point is "Understanding and Living with Glaucoma," a free booklet published by the Glaucoma Research Foundation. It can be downloaded or ordered at www.glaucoma.org/ booklet. The foundation's website also offers a wealth of resources to help you take control of your eye health during Glaucoma Awareness Month and beyond.

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illions of people nationwide face hunger. And the COVID-19 pandemic has thrust even more Americans into this vulnerable position.

Before the COVID-19 crisis began, one in nine people, including 10 million children, already lived in a food insecure household. Communities of color are disproportionately affected by both poverty and hunger. For example, one in four Native American and Alaska Natives experience food insecurity. One in five Blacks and one in six Latinos experience food insecurity. As a result of the pandemic, unemployment has soared and the need for food assistance has increased.

More families are accessing food banks than ever before, and many of them for the very first time, which is why it’s really important for everyone to come together to help fight hunger,” says Casey Marsh, chief development officer for Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization.

Fortunately, efforts are being made to meet the sharp rise in food insecurity. As part of its “Many Hearts, One Community.” campaign, Wells Fargo fulfilled its commitment to help provide 82 million meals to families in need through the Feeding America network of 200 food banks during the holidays. This was a continuation of a decade-long relationship with the Feeding America network which, since the start of the pandemic, has included efforts such as turning Wells Fargo corporate properties and branch locations into mobile food distribution centers. Additionally, the company made grants over the holiday season to food banks operating in Wells Fargo’s global footprint.

“It was life-changing,” says Andrea Thomas, a single mother who received food assistance in Mesa, Ariz. “I didn’t have to figure out if I was going to pay for groceries or pay for rent to keep my household afloat.”

So how can you get involved? There are 200 Feeding America member food banks across the country, many of which need volunteers to help pack food boxes, distribute food at drivethrough pantries and more. Feeding America

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Antes de que comenzara la crisis del COVID-19, una de cada nueve personas, incluidos 10 millones de niños, ya vivía en un hogar con inseguridad alimentaria. Las comunidades de color se ven afectadas de manera desproporcionada tanto por la pobreza como por el hambre. Por ejemplo, uno de cada cuatro nativos

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americanos y nativos de Alaska experimenta inseguridad alimentaria. Uno de cada cinco negros y uno de cada seis latinos experimentan inseguridad alimentaria. Como resultado de la pandemia, el desempleo se ha disparado y la necesidad de asistencia alimentaria ha aumentado.

Más familias que nunca acceden a los bancos de alimentos, y muchas de ellas por primera vez, por eso es realmente importante que todos se unan para ayudar a combatir el hambre”, dice Casey Marsh, director de desarrollo de Feeding America, la nación la mayor organización nacional de lucha contra el hambre.

Afortunadamente, se están haciendo esfuerzos para hacer frente al fuerte aumento de la inseguridad alimentaria. Como parte de su "Muchos corazones, una comunidad". Wells Fargo cumplió con su compromiso de ayudar a proporcionar 82 millones de comidas a familias necesitadas a través de la red Feeding America de 200 bancos de alimentos durante las vacaciones. Esta fue la continuación de una relación de una década con la red Feeding America que, desde el inicio de la pandemia, ha incluido esfuerzos como convertir las propiedades corporativas y sucursales de Wells Fargo en centros móviles de distribución de alimentos.

Además, la compañía otorgó subvenciones durante la temporada navideña a los bancos de alimentos que operan en la presencia global de Wells Fargo.

“Fue un cambio de vida”, dice Andrea Thomas, una madre soltera que recibió asistencia alimentaria en Mesa, Arizona. “No tuve que averiguar si iba a pagar los alimentos o pagar el alquiler para mantener a flote mi hogar. " Entonces, ¿cómo puedes involucrarte? Hay 200 bancos de alimentos miembros de Feeding America en todo el país, muchos de los cuales necesitan voluntarios para ayudar a empacar cajas de alimentos, distribuir alimentos en las despensas de autoservicio y más.

Los bancos de alimentos de Feeding America han ajustado sus prácticas para garantizar el distanciamiento social para mantener a todos a salvo. Comuníquese con su banco de alimentos local para ver cómo puede ayudar a las familias necesitadas. También puedes unirte a la lucha para acabar con el hambre haciendo una donación. Para obtener más información, visite feedamerica.org.

Si bien el problema del hambre es omnipresente y persistente, la filantropía, el voluntariado y los esfuerzos innovadores como los bancos de alimentos pueden ayudar a satisfacer las necesidades de las familias en todo Estados Unidos.

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CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION REFUSES IN-PERSON LEARNING UNTIL BUILDINGS ARE SAFE

EL SINDICATO DE MAESTROS DE CHICAGO RECHAZA EL APRENDIZAJE EN PERSONA HASTA QUE LOS EDIFICIOS SEAN SEGUROS

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HICAGO -- Members of the Chicago Teachers Union are refusing to follow the Chicago Public School system's order for pre-kindergarten and certain special-education teachers to come into school in person this week, with their students to follow next week.

Citing a new surge of COVID-19 cases and concerns that more are on the way following the New Year's holiday, many teachers stayed home or worked outside their schools in the cold Monday, and plan to continue teaching online until buildings are safe for them and their students.

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"They're asking us to step into the buildings, unprepared, ill equipped, no testing mandates. And it's just not fair to our students. It's not fair to our school communities," Washington said.

Union members say the fear of losing their jobs is real and many teachers in Chicago Public Schools are the sole or primary income earners in their households. But they say the fear of the coronavirus for their students and families is greater.

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make up 90% of the district's students. But Brentano Elementary preschool teacher Kirsten Roberts noted more Black and Latino families have been opting to stay online, while a higher proportion of white families want to return to school.

"They're destroying remote for the many in order to force an unsafe reopening in-person learning plan for the few," Roberts said.

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HICAGO - Los miembros del Sindicato de Maestros de Chicago se niegan a seguir la orden del sistema de Escuelas Públicas de Chicago para que los maestros de prejardín de infantes y ciertos maestros de educación especial vengan a la escuela en persona esta semana, y sus estudiantes los seguirán la próxima semana.

Citando una nueva oleada de casos de COVID-19 y preocupaciones de que hay más en camino después de las vacaciones de Año Nuevo, muchos maestros se quedaron en casa o trabajaron fuera de sus escuelas durante el frío lunes, y planean continuar enseñando en línea hasta que los edificios sean seguros para ellos y Sus estudiantes.

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"Nos piden que entremos en los edificios, sin preparación, mal equipados, sin mandatos de pruebas. Y simplemente no es justo para nuestros estudiantes. No es justo para nuestras comunidades escolares", dijo Washington.

Los miembros del sindicato dicen que el miedo a perder sus trabajos es real, y muchos maestros de las Escuelas Públicas de Chicago son los únicos o principales ganadores de ingresos en sus hogares. Pero dicen que el miedo al coronavirus para sus estudiantes y familias es mayor.

Los funcionarios de la escuela y la ciudad dicen que el aprendizaje en línea perjudica de manera desproporcionada a los niños y adolescentes negros y latinos, que represen-

tan el 90% de los estudiantes del distrito. Pero la maestra de preescolar de la escuela primaria Brentano, Kirsten Roberts, señaló que más familias negras y latinas han optado por permanecer en línea, mientras que una mayor proporción de familias blancas quieren regresar a la escuela.

"Están destruyendo el control remoto para muchos con el fin de forzar un plan de aprendizaje en persona de reapertura inseguro para unos pocos", dijo Roberts.

El Sindicato de Maestros tiene claro que esto no es una huelga: los miembros planean continuar enseñando virtualmente y comunicarse con sus estudiantes, familias y colegas. Más de 30 concejales del Ayuntamiento de Chicago firmaron una carta ampliando las preocupaciones de seguridad y equidad.

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NEWSOM ANNOUNCES $5 BILLION ‘GOLDEN STATE STIMULUS’ WITH CASH AND RENT RELIEF FOR LOW-INCOME PEOPLE

NEWSOM ANUNCIA $ 5 MIL MILLONES DE DÓLARES "ESTÍMULO DEL ESTADO DE ORO" CON ALIVIO DE EFECTIVO Y RENTA PARA PERSONAS DE BAJOS INGRESOS

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El gobernador de California Gavin Newsom celebró una conferencia de prensa el 6 de enero para anunciar la propuesta de estímulo de Golden State. Miembros de la Legislatura del Estado de California y defensores de varias organizaciones se unieron al Gobernador en la sesión informativa virtual. Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore / Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

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alifornia Governor Gavin Newsom announced the $5 billion ‘Golden State Stimulus’ proposal Jan. 6, with $2.4 billion in direct payments to low-income families and an additional $2.6 billion to help renters facing eviction amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newsom also announced a possible extension of the state’s eviction moratorium — AB 3088, authored by Assembly member David Chiu, a Democrat representing San Francisco — which is set to expire Jan. 31. At least 1 million families in the state face eviction if the moratorium is allowed to expire.

“People are dealing with the anxiety and distress of being evicted. They are tired of fighting long lines at the local food bank. A sense of urgency is required at the moment,” said Newsom at a press briefing. More than 4 million people who currently use the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit will receive $600 direct payments; the funds will be distributed through the EITC architecture.

Newsom said he is aiming to help both renters and small landlords with the stimulus proposal.

The stimulus package will be tacked on to the state’s new budget, which is expected to be released Jan. 8.

Assembly member Eloise Reyes, a Democrat who represents portions of the Inland Empire, said at the press briefing that California’s EITC program has a “proven track record of lifting people out of poverty.”

“We are addressing the inequality in our state, and helping people pay past due rent,” she said.

Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation, said: “This money is essential to people on the front lines who are working to feed us.”

Sen. Mike McGuire, a Democrat representing Ukiah, noted that millions of California families are “on the ropes” amid the pandemic. “For some families, no matter how hard they work, it just isn’t enough.”

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Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas, Nuestra misión es proteger a la gente, las comunidades y el medio ambiente de California de los productos químicos nocivos, limpiando los sitios contaminados, haciendo cumplir las leyes sobre residuos peligrosos y obligando a desarrollar productos más seguros.

Proyecto de renovación del permiso de instalación de residuos peligrosos para Western Digital Technologies, Inc. (previamente HGST, Inc.) San José, California 12 de enero de 2021 – 02 de marzo de 2021 El Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas (DTSC) lo invita a revisar y comentar sobre el borrador del Permiso de para instalaciones desechos tóxicos (Permiso preliminar) para Western Digital Technologies, Inc. (WDT) (previamente HGST, Inc.) ubicado en 5601 Great Oaks Parkway en San José, California 95119. El borrador del Permiso renovaría el permiso de instalación de desechos tóxicos existente de WDT. WDT es una empresa privada de fabricación de computadoras. WDT almacena y trata los desechos tóxicos que se generan en el lugar. La solicitud de la renovación del permiso requiere una reducción de las operaciones de la instalación del permiso previamente aprobado mediante el cierre de 25 tanques de almacenamiento de desechos tóxicos.

El período de comentarios público es del 12 de enero de 2021 al 02 de marzo de 2021. Todos los comentarios deben ser enviados por correo postal o por correo electrónico a más tardar el 02 de marzo de 2021 y enviarse a: Nadine Doughman, Gerente de Proyecto, 8800 Cal Center Drive, Sacramento, California 95826 o Nadine.Doughman@dtsc.ca.gov.

En este momento, no está programada una audiencia pública. Cualquier persona puede solicitar una audiencia pública. La solicitud para la audiencia debe hacerse por escrito e indicar la naturaleza del asunto que se planteará en la audiencia.

LEY DE CALIDAD AMBIENTAL DE CALIFORNIA (CEQA, POR SUS SIGLAS EN INGLÉS): DTSC preparó un Apéndice a un Informe de Impacto Ambiental certificado de acuerdo con los requisitos de la Ley de Calidad Ambiental de California, Código de Recursos Públicos, sección 21000 et seq. y el Código de Regulaciones de California, título 14, sección 15164. Al tomar una decisión sobre el permiso, el DTSC presentará un Aviso de Determinación ante la Oficina de Información sobre Planificación e Investigación del Estado.

REPOSITORIOS DE INFORMACIÓN: el borrador del Permiso, la Ficha informativa, la solicitud de permiso y otros documentos relacionados con la instalación se encuentran disponibles en: Sala de archivos regionales de Sacramento del DTSC, 8800 Cal Center Drive, Sacramento, California 95826; (916) 255-3758; llame para pedir una cita. Debido al COVID 19 y al cierre de la biblioteca, DTSC solo usará la Oficina de DTSC en Sacramento como depósito de información.

También puede encontrar información en la página web EnviroStor del DTSC. Vaya a www.envirostor.dtsc. ca.gov/public. Escoja “Lugar/buscar establecimiento”, ingrese “CAR000128793” en el campo del “código del lugar” y haga clic en “obtener informe”.

REGISTRO ADMINISTRATIVO: el registro administrativo puede ser visto con cita previa de lunes a viernes entre las 9:00 a. m. y 5:00 p. m. en la oficina del DTSC de Sacramento (vea la dirección ya mencionada). Toda la información proporcionada por los solicitantes es parte del registro administrativo.

INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO DEL DTSC: Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes con respecto al borrador del Permiso, la solicitud del permiso u otros documentos relacionados con la instalación, por favor contacte a: Nadine Doughman, Gerente del Proyecto (916) 255-4905 o Nadine.Doughman@dtsc.ca.gov.

Tammy Pickens, Especialista en Participación Pública (916) 255-3593; 1 (866) 495-5651 o Tammy.Pickens@ dtsc.ca.gov.

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l gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, anunció la propuesta de $ 5 mil millones de 'Estímulo Golden State' el 6 de enero, con $ 2.4 mil millones en pagos directos a familias de bajos ingresos y $ 2.6 mil millones adicionales para ayudar a los inquilinos que enfrentan el desalojo en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19.

Newsom también anunció una posible extensión de la moratoria de desalojos del estado - AB 3088, escrito por el miembro de la Asamblea David Chiu, un demócrata que representa a San Francisco - que expirará el 31 de enero. Al menos 1 millón de familias en el estado enfrentan el desalojo si la moratoria se permite caducar.

“La gente está lidiando con la ansiedad y la angustia de ser desalojada. Están cansados de pelear largas filas en el banco de alimentos local. Se requiere un sentido de urgencia en este momento”, dijo Newsom en una conferencia de prensa. Más de 4 millones de personas que actualmente usan el Crédito Tributario por Ingreso del Trabajo del estado recibirán pagos directos de $ 600; los fondos se distribuirán a través de la arquitectura EITC. Newsom dijo que su objetivo es ayudar tanto a los inquilinos como a los pequeños propietarios con la propuesta de estímulo. El paquete de estímulo se agregará al nuevo presupuesto del estado, que se espera que se publique el 8 de enero.

La asambleísta Eloise Reyes, una demócrata que representa a partes del Inland Empire, dijo en la rueda de prensa que el programa EITC de California tiene un "historial comprobado de sacar a la gente de la pobreza".

“Estamos abordando la desigualdad en nuestro estado y ayudando a las personas a pagar el alquiler vencido”, dijo.

Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, directora ejecutiva de Latino Community Foundation, dijo: "Este dinero es esencial para las personas que están en primera línea y que están trabajando para alimentarnos".

El senador Mike McGuire, un demócrata que representa a Ukiah, señaló que millones de familias de California están "contra las cuerdas" en medio de la pandemia. "Para algunas familias, no importa cuánto trabajen, simplemente no es suficiente".

“But relief is on the way,” he said.

"Pero el alivio está en camino", dijo.

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La conferencia de prensa se puede ver en: https:// bit.ly/2XeuQJp

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EARTHTALK Q&A: IMPACT ON CLIMATE EARTHTALK Q&A: IMPACTO EN EL CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO A CAUSA DEL CORONAVIRUS CHANGE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS Dear EarthTalk: Given the economic slowdown around the world due to the coronavirus in 2020, was there a positive impact on climate change? -- M. Stiles, Meriden, CT

Dear EarthTalk: Dada la desaceleración económica en todo el mundo debido al coronavirus en 2020, ¿hubo un impacto positivo en el cambio climático? - M. Stiles, Meriden, CT

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he coronavirus pandemic has certainly led to a decrease in industrial activity and resulting greenhouse gas emissions during its reign over the planet in 2020. A recent study by German researchers calculated that global carbon dioxide emissions fell by about eight percent over the past year. While this is no doubt a good result from an otherwise bad situation, the researchers warn it represents nothing but a small drop in the bucket compared to what we still need to accomplish—even bigger annual emissions drops every year for decades to come—to avert cataclysmic climate change.

According to study co-author Ralf Sussmann, we would need to achieve zero emissions around the world by 2055 to limit global warming at 1.5ºC. The declining rate of greenhouse gas emissions during the global pandemic would not only need to be upheld, it would need to be amplified to achieve zero emissions. Sussmann and other study authors stated that to achieve these reductions “political measures have to be taken to directly initiate fundamental technological changes in the energy and transport sectors.”

Despite the drop in emissions over this past year, 2020 will likely go down in history as the year things started to really accelerate with regard to climate change’s effects. Recent increases in both the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are consequences of global climate change.

“Global warming can contribute to the intensity of heat waves… Increasing temperatures mean a longer wildfire season,” reports the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. “Global warming also increases water vapor in the atmosphere, which can lead to more frequent heavy rain and snowstorms.” This means stronger hurricanes and flooding.

In 2020, extreme weather events plagued people around the world amid the pan-

demic. In the U.S. alone, Americans witnessed orange skies clouded with smoke and a number of powerful hurricanes coming from the Atlantic. Globally, there have been record high average temperatures, double the activity of a normal hurricane season, the hottest temperature ever reliably recorded in human history (54ºC), the most costly damages from flooding to date in China, record low Arctic sea ice, and the strongest tropical cyclone to hit land that has ever been recorded (Super Typhoon Goni). These abnormally extreme weather events are all indicators of the accelerating effects of climate change on our planet.

Even though climate change continues to worsen, in small ways all over the world nature has taken this economic slowdown as a chance to breathe. For example, the murky waters of Venice’s canals became clearer than they had been in decades— and sea life even returned to the city’s urban waterways. While global warming has not stopped because of the global pandemic, we have learned that Mother Nature responds positively to our improved behavior (even when not intended), which gives environmental advocates hope to keep on working. It’s now up to every one of us to make significant changes in our own orbits—perhaps by keeping up our slower and more stationary existences even after we have a grip on coronavirus—if we hope to mitigate and reverse the effects of climate change.

CONTACTS: “Can We Measure a COVID-19-Related Slowdown in Atmospheric CO2 Growth?” mdpi.com/20724292/12/15/2387; “Global warming is contributing to extreme weather events,” nationalacademies.org/based-on-science/ climate-change-global-warming-is-contributing-to-extreme-weather-events.

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a pandemia de coronavirus ciertamente ha provocado una disminución de la actividad industrial y las consiguientes emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero durante su reinado sobre el planeta en 2020. Un estudio reciente de investigadores alemanes calculó que las emisiones globales de dióxido de carbono se redujeron en aproximadamente un ocho por ciento durante el año pasado. Si bien este es sin duda un buen resultado de una situación que de otra manera sería mala, los investigadores advierten que no representa más que una pequeña gota en el cubo en comparación con lo que aún necesitamos lograr (incluso mayores caídas anuales de emisiones cada año durante las próximas décadas) para evitar cambio climático cataclísmico.

Según el coautor del estudio Ralf Sussmann, tendríamos que lograr cero emisiones en todo el mundo para 2055 para limitar el calentamiento global a 1,5ºC. La tasa de disminución de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero durante la pandemia mundial no solo debería mantenerse, sino que debería amplificarse para lograr cero emisiones. Sussmann y otros autores del estudio afirmaron que para lograr estas reducciones "se deben tomar medidas políticas para iniciar directamente cambios tecnológicos fundamentales en los sectores de energía y transporte".

A pesar de la caída en las emisiones durante el año pasado, es probable que 2020 pase a la historia como el año en que las cosas comenzaron a acelerarse realmente con respecto a los efectos del cambio climático. Los recientes aumentos tanto en la frecuencia como en la intensidad de los fenómenos meteorológicos extremos son consecuencia del cambio climático global. "El calentamiento global puede contribuir a la intensidad de las olas de calor ... El aumento de las temperaturas significa una temporada de incendios forestales más larga", informa la Academia Nacional de Ciencias, Ingeniería y Medicina. "El calentamiento global también aumenta el vapor de agua en la atmósfera, lo que puede provocar lluvias intensas y tormentas de nieve más frecuentes".

Esto significa huracanes e inundaciones más fuertes.

En 2020, los fenómenos meteorológicos extre-

mos afectaron a personas de todo el mundo en medio de la pandemia. Solo en los Estados Unidos, los estadounidenses presenciaron cielos anaranjados nublados por el humo y una serie de poderosos huracanes provenientes del Atlántico. A nivel mundial, ha habido temperaturas medias récord, el doble de la actividad de una temporada normal de huracanes, la temperatura más caliente jamás registrada de forma fiable en la historia de la humanidad (54 ° C), los daños más costosos de las inundaciones hasta la fecha en China, el hielo marino en el Ártico más bajo récord, y el ciclón tropical más fuerte que se haya registrado en tierra firme (Super Typhoon Goni). Todos estos eventos climáticos anormalmente extremos son indicadores de los efectos acelerados del cambio climático en nuestro planeta.

A pesar de que el cambio climático continúa empeorando, en pequeñas formas en todo el mundo la naturaleza ha tomado esta desaceleración económica como una oportunidad para respirar. Por ejemplo, las turbias aguas de los canales de Venecia se volvieron más claras de lo que habían sido en décadas, y la vida marina incluso regresó a las vías fluviales urbanas de la ciudad. Si bien el calentamiento global no se ha detenido debido a la pandemia global, hemos aprendido que la madre naturaleza responde positivamente a nuestro comportamiento mejorado (incluso cuando no es la intención), lo que da a los defensores del medio ambiente la esperanza de seguir trabajando.

Ahora depende de cada uno de nosotros hacer cambios significativos en nuestras propias órbitas, tal vez manteniendo nuestras existencias más lentas y estacionarias incluso después de controlar el coronavirus, si esperamos mitigar y revertir los efectos del cambio climático.

CONTACTOS: "¿Podemos medir una desaceleración relacionada con COVID-19 en el crecimiento del CO2 atmosférico?" mdpi. com/2072-4292/12/15/2387; “El calentamiento global está contribuyendo a los eventos climáticos extremos”, nationalacademies.org/basedon-science/climate-change-global-warmingis-contributing-to-extreme-weather-events.

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Perdue, whose term in the Senate expired last Sunday, thanked the participation of, "everyone who voted, everyone who has put their faith and trust in our democracy to obtain the representation we deserve, whether voting for me or against me."

ashington-The Democrats won control of the United States Senate on Wednesday thanks to the victories of their two candidates in the second round of the elections in Georgia, which President Donald Trump had proposed as a referendum on his management.

Before Ossoff's victory was confirmed, Presidentelect Joe Biden congratulated Warnock and expressed his optimism about the possible victory of the other candidate.

These victories for the blue party were confirmed the same day that supporters of Republican Trump stormed the Capitol in Washington while the joint session was being held to ratify the Electoral College votes in the last presidential election.

After the victory of the Reverend Raphael Warnock was confirmed on Tuesday night, thus becoming the first African-American senator from Georgia, media projections on Wednesday declared fellow Democrat Jon Ossoff the winner over his Republican rival, David Perdue.

Biden, 77, who will take office on January 20, also congratulated, "the people of Georgia, who came out to vote again in unprecedented numbers, just as they did in November, to elect two new senators, demand action and demand that elected leaders come out of the gridlock."

Reverend Raphael Warnock will make history as the first African-American Senator from Georgia.

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The president-elect stated that he is, "as determined today as he was yesterday to make the effort to work with people from both parties, at the federal, state and local levels, to accomplish great things for our nation."

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Republicans. the cities of Atlanta and Savannah that are more ter the electoral certification process today in Congress, the time has come to turn the page," Biden Warnock, 51, is a Baptist pastor at Abenezer With the victory of Ossoff, who at 33 will be the favorable to the Democrats remain to be counted. said about it.

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mildad al pueblo de Georgia" por haberlo elegido al Senado.

Perdue, cuyo mandato en el Senado expiró el domingo pasado, agradeció la participaron de "todos quienes votaron, todos quienes han puesto su fe y su confianza en nuestra democracia para obtener la representación que merecemos, ya sea votando por mí o contra mí".

ashington - Los demócratas se alzaron este miércoles con el control del Senado de Estados Unidos gracias a las victorias de sus dos candidatos en la segunda vuelta de las elecciones en Georgia, que el presidente Donald Trump había planteado como un referéndum a su gestión.

Antes de confirmarse la victoria de Ossoff, el presidente electo, Joe Biden, felicitó a Warnock y expresó su optimismo ante el posible triunfo del otro candidato.

Estas victorias del partido azul se confirmaron el mismo día en que partidarios del republicano Trump asaltaron el Capitolio en Washington mientras se llevaba a cabo la sesión conjunta para ratificar los votos del Colegio Electoral en las pasadas elecciones presidenciales.

Biden, de 77 años y quien asumirá el Gobierno el 20 de enero, felicitó también "al pueblo de Georgia, que salió a votar otra vez en número sin precedentes, tal como lo hizo en noviembre, para elegir dos nuevos senadores, exigir acción y demandar que los líderes elegidos salgan del estancamiento".

Después de que el martes se confirmase la victoria del reverendo Raphael Warnock, que se convierte así en el primer senador afroamericano de Georgia, las proyecciones de los medios dieron el miércoles la victoria también demócrata Jon Ossoff, sobre su rival republicano, David Perdue.

El demócrata Jon Ossoff ocupará el escaño en el Senado del republicano saliente David Perdue.

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La segunda ronda electoral en Georgia, que habitualmente hubiese sido un asunto de importancia para el estado, se tornó en una disputa de consecuencias nacionales en la que participaron tanto el mismo Trump como el presidente electo, Joe Biden.

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En su elección, Warnock obtuvo el 50,6 % de los votos y derrotó a la senadora republicana Kelly Loeffler, quien recibió el 49,4 % de los sufragios, mientras que Ossoff logró un 50,32 % de los votos frente a un 49,68 % de su rival.

Gracias a estas victorias, ambas por un resultado muy ajustado, Biden podrá contar con el control de las dos cámaras del Congreso al menos durante los primeros dos años de gestión, con lo que podrá avanzar sus políticas sin la obstrucción del Partido Republicano.

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Hasta esta segunda vuelta electoral, a la que se llegó porque ninguno de los candidatos logró el 50 % de los votos en la primera, en el Senado de Estados Unidos los demócratas contaban con 49 escaños y los republicanos con 50.

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en curules con los republicanos en la Cámara Alta, de forma que el voto decisivo corresponderá a la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris, en su calidad de presidenta del Senado.

Ninguno de los dos candidatos republicanos ha admitido la derrota con el argumento de que están por contarse todavía miles de votos enviados por miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas apostados en el exterior.

Pese a que los dos demócratas ya se han declarado también ganadores, quedan por contar votos de sectores en las ciudades de Atlanta y Savannah que son más favorables a los demócratas.

Al proclamar su victoria, Ossoff agradeció "con hu-

El presidente electo afirmó que está "tan decido hoy como ayer a hacer el esfuerzo de trabajar con gente de los dos partidos, al nivel federal, estatal y local, para realizar grandes cosas para nuestra nación".

Trump, por su parte, llevó a Georgia sus reclamos de que en la elección presidencial del 3 de noviembre fue víctima de un fraude, una denuncia, sin pruebas, que reiteró en un mitin previo a las elecciones.

El gobernante saliente obtuvo 74,2 millones de votos frente a los 81,2 millones del candidato demócrata.

"Después de los últimos cuatro años, después de la elección y después del proceso de certificación electoral hoy en el Congreso, ha llegado el momento de pasar la página", aseguró Biden al respecto.

"Los estadounidenses demandan acción y quieren unidad", agregó.

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simplemente ignorando el estado de derecho", insistió Mafuta.

EW HAMPTON, Iowa -- In the wake of Wednesday's riots at the U.S. Capitol, an Iowa pastor said the country needs to fully address its past so it can move on from tensions he feels are tied to white privilege.

From social media to political commentators, observations were made about how the mostly-white rioters supporting President Donald Trump were able to access Congressional offices without much pushback.

Rev. Dr. Willy Mafuta, senior pastor at First United Methodist Church of New Hampton and member of the Iowa Annual Conference's Anti-Racism Leadership Team, said it's clear a double-standard was at play, noting Black Lives Matter demonstrators recently saw a stronger authoritative presence at their peaceful protest in Washington.

"We cannot continue to live in a country where one segment of the population claimed their right by simply ignoring the rule of law," Mafuta insisted.

It's unclear if any of the rioters had ties to white supremacist groups. However, a number of videos and photos showed rioters carrying Confederate flags. Mafuta thinks events from the past four years, including Charlottesville, and the failure to stem the tide of white nationalism contributed to rioters violently challenging the results of the election.

An Iowa faith leader says the nation's overall history with racism played a role in Wednesday's riots at the U.S. Capitol. Photo Credit: Life Matters / Pexels

Un líder religioso de Iowa dice que la historia general de racismo de la nación jugó un papel en los disturbios del miércoles en el Capitolio de Estados Unidos. Photo Credit: Tom Fisk / Pexels

He said America's history with racism has never been properly dealt with, and not doing so could result in more events like this. He describes the current environment as a country with recycled "Jim Crow" laws.

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Many critics of Trump say he has played a key role in stoking racial tensions by not forcefully condemning these extremist groups.

But Mafuta said America as a whole needs to fully accept that white privilege still exists, creating different rules and standards for different races.

"As long as they cannot accept that, we will not be able to move forward," Mafuta contended.

To engage more Americans on this topic, Mafuta suggested it will take a variety of leaders, including political and religious, to create more conversations about equality.

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Desde las redes sociales hasta los comentaristas políticos, se hicieron observaciones sobre cómo los alborotadores en su mayoría blancos que apoyan al presidente Donald Trump pudieron acceder a las oficinas del Congreso sin mucho rechazo.

El reverendo Dr. Willy Mafuta, pastor principal de la Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida de New Hampton y miembro del Equipo de Liderazgo Antirracismo de la Conferencia Anual de Iowa, dijo que está claro que está en juego un doble rasero, y señaló que los manifestantes Black Lives Matter vieron recientemente una presencia autorizada en su protesta pacífica en Washington.

He added people in power can have a tremendous effect in getting everyday people to listen.10.5” "No podemos seguir viviendo en un país donde un segmento de la población reclamó su derecho

No está claro si alguno de los alborotadores tenía vínculos con grupos supremacistas blancos. Sin embargo, varios videos y fotos mostraban a los alborotadores portando banderas confederadas. Mafuta cree que los acontecimientos de los últimos cuatro años, incluido Charlottesville, y el hecho de que no se haya podido detener la marea del nacionalismo blanco contribuyeron a que los alborotadores desafiaran violentamente los resultados de las elecciones.

Dijo que la historia de Estados Unidos con el racismo nunca se ha tratado adecuadamente, y no hacerlo podría resultar en más eventos como este.

Describe el medio ambiente actual como un país con leyes recicladas "Jim Crow".

Muchos críticos de Trump dicen que ha jugado un papel clave en avivar las tensiones raciales al no condenar enérgicamente a estos grupos extremistas.

Pero Mafuta dijo que Estados Unidos en su conjunto necesita aceptar plenamente que el privilegio blanco todavía existe, creando diferentes reglas y estándares para diferentes razas.

"Mientras ellos no puedan aceptar eso, no podremos seguir adelante", sostuvo Mafuta.

Para involucrar a más estadounidenses en este tema, Mafuta sugirió que se necesitarán una variedad de líderes, incluidos políticos y religiosos, para crear más conversaciones sobre la igualdad.

Añadió que las personas en el poder pueden tener un efecto tremendo en lograr que la gente común escuche.

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A Petition for Probate has been filed by Socorro Olmos in the Superior Court of Cali-

fornia, County of Santa Clara. 3. The Petition for Probate requests that Augustina Armendariz aka Sally Armendariz 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 codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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5. 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. 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 ob-

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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 17, 2021, 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 per-

sonal 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.

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Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 671312 Run Dates: January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 671222 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Earth Transportation, 580 S. 9th Street, 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): Monica Moreno, 1067 Stoops Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 12/23/2020. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Monica Moreno This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/24/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Laura Luna, Deputy File No. FBN 671222 Run Date: January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670863 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Yu Noodle, 10893 N. Wolfe Road, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): InStyle Dining, Inc. 58 Leumer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127.

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Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 671258 Run Dates: January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670408 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Antojitos Michoacanos, 3580 Columbine Dr, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Joseluis Arroyo Rojas, 743 Black Mountain Ln, Newman, CA 95360. 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/ Joseluis Arroyo Rojas This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/30/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670408 January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670864 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

Radiant K9 Training, 277 E Ferndale Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Kirstin McKenzie, 277 E Ferndale Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/03/2020. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Kirstin McKenzie This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/11/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670864 January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV375147 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria De Los Angeles Segura.

Petitioner(s) Maria De Los Angeles Segura has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Maria De Los Angeles Segura to Mia Segura.

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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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: 02/16/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

December 17, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV374935 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: John David Dean.

Petitioner(s) John David Dean has filed a petition for Change of Name to Conform to Gender Identity as follows: TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner John David Dean filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. John David Dean to Veil Madeline Dean. 2. The COURT ORDERS that any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection within six weeks of the date this order was issued. If no written objection is timely filed, the court will grant the petition without a hearing. 3. A hearing date may be set only

if an objection is timely filed and shows good cause for opposing the name change. Objections based solely on concerns that the proposed change is not the person’s actual gender identity or gender assigned at birth shall not constitute good cause. (See Code of Civil Proc., Section 1277.5(c).)

2/10/2021, 8:45AM ROOM: PROBATE NOTE: When a petition has been filed to change the name of a minor to conform to gender identity and the petition does not include the signature of both living parents, the petition and this order to show cause shall be served on the parent who did not sign the petition, under section 413.10, 414.10 or 415.40, within the 30 days from the date on which the order is made by the court.

November 30, 2020 11:31 PM Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV375146 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rebbeca Soonkeun Lee. Petitioner(s) Rebbeca Soonkeun Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Rebbeca Soonkeun Lee to Soonkeun Lee. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of 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: 02/16/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

December 17, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV375144 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Katie Youn and Hyungryul Choi.

Petitioner(s) Katie Youn and Hyungryul Choi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alexander Choi to Alexander Yeejoon Choi. 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: 02/16/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

December 15, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670555 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: P r o p e r t y M i n d e r, MediaBoost, Inc, 1101 S Winchester Blvd., Suite J-225, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Trend Software, Inc., 1101 S. Winchester Blvd., Suite J-225, San Jose, CA 95128.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 02/23/2001. 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/ Galya Burstein CFO Trend Software, Inc. Article/Reg#: C3254585 Above entity was formed in the state of

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS DE This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670555 December 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 15, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670650 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VeriPic, Inc., 1030 East El Camino Real #453, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Kwan Software Engineering, Inc, 1030 East El Camino Real #453, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 06/18/2004. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN625811. “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/ JohnMan Kwong Kwan President Kwan Software Engineering, Inc. Article/Reg#: 1880719 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/04/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670650 December 25, 2020

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January 1, 8, 15, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 671014 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Chiropractic by Mendoza, 1400 Coleman Ave. Ste G11, 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): Rhean-Heather Mendoza, 1461 Leaftree Cir, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file: FBN669923. “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/ Rhean-Heather Mendoza This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/16/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 671014 December 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 15, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670873 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NEURO-IFRAH CLINICS, 14777 Los Gatos Blvd., Suite 104, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are):NEURO-IFRAH INC., 3252 Holiday

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Court, Suite #207, La Jolla, CA 92037.

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/ Waleed Al-Oboudi Owner Neuro-Ifrah, Inc. Article/Reg#: CA Corp# 4580837 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/11/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670873 December 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 15, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373335 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: David Immanuel Beckett. Petitioner(s) David Immanuel Beckett has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. David Immanuel Beckett to David Antonio Immanuel. 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 on 01/26/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks

prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 19, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 15, 2021 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of JOSEPHINE SILVA No.20PR189099 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Josephine Silva. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Deborah Ochoa in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3. The Petition for Probate requests that Deborah Ochoa 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 codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5.

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.

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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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 01, 2021, 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.

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Attorney for Petitioner: Deborah Ochoa 15720 Winchester

Blvd., Suite 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408)395-5111 December 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV372977 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Seyed Amin Allah Hosseini. Petitioner(s) Seyed Amin Allah Hosseini has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Seyed Amin Allah Hosseini to Nami Hosseini. 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 on 1/19/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 13, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court November 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670746 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MY DENTAL CARE, 1298 Kifer Road, Suite 512, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is

(are): Richard C. Pham, 2458 Moraine Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/3/2006. This filing is a refile: Previous File #: FBN611884. “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/ Richard C. Pham This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/8/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670746 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670013 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: X & G Services, 60 Wilson Way, #10, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Xingyuan Gu, 60 Wilson Way, #10, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/10/2020. This filing is a First Filing.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Xingyuan Gu This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/18/2020.

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County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670013 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670602 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Grocery Outlet of Campbell, 100 San Tomas Aquino Road, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Bashadi, Inc., 1674 Noreen Drive, San Jose, CA 95124.

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/ Avez Bashadi Co-President Entity #: C3404163, CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/3/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670602 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.669917 The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Earth Angels, 750 N. King Road, Apt. #1407, San

JAN 08 - JAN 14, 2021 Jose, CA 95133, filed in Santa Clara County under file number FBN664390. Venessa Henry, P.O. Box 70255, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, and Trey Kerr, P.O. Box 70255, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business was conducted by A General Partnership.

By/ Trey Kerr Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/13/2020 File No. FBN: 669917 December 18, 25, 2020, January 1 and 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 669918 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Earth Angels, 750 N. King Road, Apt. 1407, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Earth Angel, LLC, 253 Waverly Street, Suite B, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a Refile. Previous File No. FBN664390. “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/ Trey Kerr CFO Earth Angel, LLC Article No. 202011110709 California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/13/2020 Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 669918 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670712 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MOOTO TEA, 715 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MCY CORP, 715 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 9/21/2020. This filing is a First Filing.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Qinghua Meng CEO Entity #: C4626253, CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/8/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670712 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670785 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAFELY FINANCE, 800 W. El Camino Real, Suite 180, Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara County. This business is owned

JAN 08 - JAN 14, 2021 by an: Corporation.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Hipodium, Inc., 800 W. El Camino Real Suite 180, Mountain View, CA 94040. 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/ Jason Corwin CEO Entity #: C4254171, CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/9/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670785 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670835 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NABEELA’S BAKERY, 111 Saratoga Ave Apt 2207, 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): Nabeela Aijaz, 111 Saratoga Ave, Apt 2207, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/03/2020. This filing is a first filing.

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

/s/ Nabeela Aijaz This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/10/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670835 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670011 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Chefs Choice Produce Company LLC, 2170 Martin Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Chefs Choice Produce Company LLC, 2170 Martin Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN613376. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ David Thompson Chefs Choice Produce Co. LLC Owner/Member Article/Reg#: 201821810531 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/18/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com File No. FBN 670011 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670616 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MIKI STORE, 1055 N Capitol Avenue, Apt. 87, 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): Thi Xuan Kim Tang, 1055 N Capitol Avenue, Apt. 87, San Jose, CA 95133. 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/ Thi Tang This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/04/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670616 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670825 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Gilroy Family Chiropractic, 8010 Wayland Lane Suite 1B, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jamie Santiago, 1777 Viognier Way, Gilroy, CA 95020.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 08/08/2008. 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/ Jamie Santiago This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/10/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670825 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670733 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SEW UPCYCLED, 7287 Forsum Rd, San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lori Mendez, 7287 Forsum Rd, San Jose, CA 95138.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 03/01/2020. This filing is a refile [No change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN664357. “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/ Lori Mendez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/08/2020.

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corder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670733 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670536 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Elena Piesh Photography, 3710 El Camino Real, Apt N 1720, 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): Olena Pieshkina, 3710 El Camino Real, Apt N 1720, Santa Clara, CA 95051. 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/ Olena Pieshkina This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 670536 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670763 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHOP N SAVE MART, SHOP N SAVE DIAMOND TOOLS, STADEA TOOLS, 663 Viader Ct, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a:

Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): E Portal LLC, 663 Viader Ct, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 09/01/2009. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 609198. “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/ Sumit K Suman Manager Eportal LLC Article/Reg#: 200909310083 This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/09/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670763 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670597 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3205, 630 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail, LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670597 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670591 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3098, 925 Blossom Hill Rd, Space 1520, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of

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DE This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670591 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670587 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3288, 124 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

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2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670580 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3263, 5660 Cottle Rd, Suite 20, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670580 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670592 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3239, 370 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. This busi-

ness is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/01/2020. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670592 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670598 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AT&T Authorized Retailer #3221, 755 Cochrane Rd, Suite 140, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Prime Comms Retail LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on:

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 01/01/2020. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Laren Whiddon Prime Comms Retail, LLC CFO Article/Reg#: 201911510374 Above entity was formed in the state of DE This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 670598 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670585 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Venegas Family Daycare, 6054 Stanley Ct, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Elizabeth Espinoza, 6054 Stanley Ct, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/01/2020. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Elizabeth Espinoza This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/03/2020.

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County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Laura Luna, Deputy File No. FBN 670585 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 670480 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Martin Chin, 70 Mihalakis St Unit 403, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Zheng Qin, 70 Mihalakis St Unit 403, Milpitas, CA 95035.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Zheng Qin This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/01/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 670480 December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.670564 The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name DAFFODIL ART, 60 Descanso Dr, Unit 2412, San Jose, CA 95134, Santa Clara County.

Avanti Arun Bhat, 60 Descanso Dr, Unit

2412, San Jose, CA 95134. This business was conducted by an individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on 10/10/2019 under file no. 659633 Avanti Arun Bhat December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/03/2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV373653 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jessica Ellen Paz. Petitioner(s) Jessica Ellen Paz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jessica Ellen Paz to Jessica Ellen Ross. 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 on 02/02/2021 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 25, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court December 18, 25, 2020 January 1, 8, 2021 2nd Amended Notice of Hearing to Renew Restraining Order (DV-710) Superior Court of

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orders or the hearing date, whichever is later.

At the hearing, you can tell the judge why you agree or disagree with the request to renew the orders. If the restraining orders are renewed, you must obey the order even if you do not attend the hearing.

1.Name of Protected Person: Valeria Contreras Your lawyer in this case (if you have one): Name: Kara N. Foster, Esq. State Bar No.: 292858 Firm Name: Foster Hsu, LLP Address: 1570 The Alameda, Suite 226 City: San Jose, State: CA Zip: 95126 Telephone: (408)8417200 Fax: (408)217-0265 Email Address: kara@ fosterhsu.com

To the person in 1:

2.Name of Restrained Person: Victor Hugo Lamas Description Sex: Male, Height: 6 ‘ 0 “, Weight: 200 Hair Color: Black, Eye Color: Brown Race: Hispanic, Age: 39, Date of Birth: 06/01/1981 3.Court Hearing: The judge has set a court hearing date.

The Restraining Order After Hearing (Order of Protection) stays in effect until the expiration date on that order or the end of the hearing below, whichever is later.

Date: 02/03/2021 Time: 1:30pm Dept.: 64 To the person in 2: At the hearing, the judge can renew the current restraining order for another five years or permanently.

Before the hearing, you can file a response on Form DV-720. You must continue to obey the current restraining orders until the expiration date on the current

Someone 18 or overnot you or anyone else protected by the restraining order- must personally “serve” a copy of the following forms on the person in 2 at least ___ days before the hearing. . DV-700, Request to Renew Restraining Order . DV-710, Notice of Hearing to Renew Restraining Order .DV-7120, Response to Request to Renew Restraining Order .DV-130, the Current Restraining Order After Hearing Date: 12/2/20 By: Judge Brooke Blecher Judicial Officer Original Order Restraining Order After Hearing (Order of Protection) DV-130 Case No. 115CP021986 1.Name of Protected Person: Valerie Contreras Your lawyer in this case (if you have one): Name: Jennifer E. Erano, SBN: 121615 Law Offices of Jennifer E. Erano Address: 210 North Fourth Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95112 2.Name of Restrained Person: Victor H. Lamas Sex: Male Height: 6 ‘ 0 “, Weight: 200 Race: Hispanic Hair Color: Black, Eye Color: Brown, Age: 36 4. Expiration Date: **This restraining order is granted per-

manently.”

5. Hearings: a. The hearing was on 9/13/20 with Honorable Cynthia Lie b. These people were at the hearing: Lawyer, Jennifer E. Ereno The court has granted the order checked below. Item 9 is also an order. If you do not obey these orders, you can be arrested and charged with a crime. You may be sent to jail for up to oner year, pay a fine up to $1000, or both.

6. Personal Conduct Orders: a. The person in 2 must not do the following things to the protected people in 1 and 3: - Harass, attack, strike, threaten, assault (sexually or otherwise), hit, follow, stalk, molest, destroy personal property, disturb the peace, keep under surveillance, impersonate (on the Internet, electronically or otherwise), or block movements.

Contact, either directly or indirectly, by any means, including, but not limited to, by telephone, mail, e-mail, or other electronic means.

-Take any action, directly or through others, to obtain the addresses or locations of any protected persons. (If this item is not checked, the court has found good cause not to make this order.) b. Peacefully written contact through a lawyer or process server or another person for service of legal papers related to a court case is allowed and does not violate this order.

7. Stay-Away Order: a. The person in 2 must stay at least (specify): -300- yards away from (check all that apply) - The person in 1 - Home of person in 1 - The job or workplace of person in 1 - Vehicle of person in 1 - The persons in 3

JAN 08 - JAN 14, 2021 - The child(ren)’s school or childcare 9. No Guns or Other Firearms or Ammunition: a. The person in 2 cannot own, possess, have, buy or try to buy, receive or try to receive, or in any way get guns, other firearms, or ammunition. __________________ 9. b. The person in 2 must: - Sell to or store with, a licensed gun dealer, or turn in to a law enforcement agency, any guns ot other firearms within his or her immediate possession or control. Do so within 24 hours of being served with this order.

- Within 48 hours of receiving this order, file with the court a receipt that proves funs have been turned in, sold, or stored. (Form DV-800, Proof of Firearms Turned In, Sold, or Stored, may be used for the receipt.)

Bring a court filed copy to the hearing.

10. Record Unlawful Communications The person in 1 has the right to record communications made by the person in 2 that violate the judge’s orders.

12. Child Custody and Visitation Child Custody and visitation are ordered on the attached Form DV-140, Child Custody and Visitation Order or (specify other form): __________________ 23. Other Orders The court finds that Domestic Violence has occurred pursuant to FC Section 6203 and makes a makes a FC 3044 finding.

24. No Fee to Serve (Notify) Restrained Person If the sheriff or Marshal serves this order, he or she will do it for free.______________ 26. Criminal Protective Order a. Form CR-160, Criminal Protective

OrderDomestic Violence, is in effect.

Case No. C1501775, County of Santa Clara, Expiration 5/26/19.

27. Attached pages are orders.

- Number of pages attached to this sevenpage form -3 - All of the attached pages are part of this order.

- Attachments include (check all that apply) – DV-140 and Attachment to DV-140.

Date: 9/13/17 Judge (or Judicial Officer) Honorable Cynthia C. Lie Certificate of Compliance with VAWA The restrain (protective) order meets all “full faith and credit” requirements of the Violence Against Women Act, 18 U.S.C. 2265 (1994) (VAWA) upon notice of the restrained person. This court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter; the restrained person has been or will be afforded notice and a timely opportunity to be heard as provided by the laws of this jurisdiction. This order is valid and entitled to enforcement in each jurisdiction throughout the 50 states of the United States, the District of Columbia, all tribal lands, and all U.S. territories, commonwealths, and possessions and shall be enforced as if it were an order of that jurisdiction.

Warnings and Notices to the Restrained Person in 2.

If you do not obey this order, you can be arrested and charges with a crime - If you do not obey this order, you can go to jail or prison and/or pay a fine.

- It is a felony to take or chide a child in violation of this order.

- If you travel to another state or to tribal lands

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com to make the protected person do so, with the intention of disobeying this order, you can be charged with a federal crime.

You cannot have guns, firearms, and/ or ammunition You cannot own, have, possess, buy or try to buy, receive or try to receive, or otherwise get guns, other firearms, and/ or ammunition while the order is in effect. If you do, you can go to jail and pay a $1000 fine. Unless the court grants an exemption, you must sell to, to store with, a licensed gun dealer, or turn in to a law enforcement agency, and guns or other firearms that you have or control.

The judge will ask you for proof that you did so. If you do not obey this order, you can be charged with a crime.

Federal law says you cannot have guns or ammunition while the order is in effect.

Even if exempt under California law, you may be subject to federal prosecution for possessing or controlling a firearm.

Instructions for Law Enforcement Start Date and End Date of Orders The order starts on the earlier of the following dates: 1. The hearing date in item 5 (a) on page 2, or 2. The date next to the judge’s signature on this page.

The orders end on the expiration date in item 4 on page 1. If no date is listed, they end three years from the hearing date.

Arrest required if Order is Violated If an officer has probable cause to believe that the restrained person had notice of the order and has disobeyed the order, the officer must arrest the restrained person (Pen. Code, 836(c)(1), 13701(b).) A violation of the order may be a violation of Penal Code

section 166 or 273.6.

Notice/Proof of Service Law enforcement must first determine if the restrained person had notice of the order. If notice cannot be verified, the restrained person must be advised of the terms of the orders. If the restrained person then fails to obey the order, the officer must enforce them. (Family Code, 6833.)

Consider the restrained person “served” (notified) if: 3. The officer sees a copy of the Proof of Service or confirms that the Proof of Service is on file; pr 4. The restrained person was at the restraining order hearing or was informed of the order by an officer.

(Fam. Code, 6383; Pen. Code 836(c)(2).)

An officer can obtain information about the contents of the order in the Domestic Violence Restraining Order System (DVROS). (Fam. Code 6381(b)-(c).)

If the Protected Person Contacts the Restrained Person Even if the protected person invited or consents to contact with the restrained person, the orders remain in effect and must be enforced. The protected person cannot be arrested for inviting or consenting to contact with the restrained person. The orders can be changed only by another court order.

(Pen. Code 13710 (b).)_______________ Child Custody and Visitation The custody and visitation orders are on Form DV-140, items 3 and 4. They are sometimes also written on addition pages or referenced in DV-140 or other orders that are not part of the following restraining order.

Enforcing the Restraining Order in

California Any law enforcement officer in California who receives, sees, or verifies the orders on a paper copy, in the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), or in an NCIC Protection Order File must enforce the orders.

Conflicting Order – Priorities for Enforcement If more than one restraining order has been issued protected the protected person from the restrained person, the orders must be enforced in the follow priority (see Pen. Code 136.2 and Fam Code 6383(h)(2), 6405(b)): a. EPO: If one of the orders is an Emergency Protective Order (Form EPO-001) and it is more restrictive order has precedence in enforcement over any other restraining or protective order. b. No Contact Order: If there is no EPO, a nocontact order that is included in a restraining or protective order has precedence in enforcement over any other restraining or protective order. c. Criminal Order: If none of the orders includes a no-contact order, a domestic violence protective order issued in a criminal case takes precedence in enforcement over any conflicting civil court order. Any nonconflicting terms of the civil restraining order remain in effect and enforceable. d. Family, Juvenile, or Civil Order: If more than one family, juvenile, or other civil restraining or protective order has been issued, the on that as issued last must be enforced.

Clerk’s Certificate [Seal] -Clerk’s CertificateI certify that this is Restraining Order

After Hearing (Order of Protection) is a true and correct copy of the original on file in the court.

October 7, 2020 Clerk of the Court: By: /s/ P.J. Newton Child Custody and Visitation Order DV-140 Case No. 115CP021986 This form is attached to (check one): DV-130 1. Name of Protected Person: Valeria Contreras – Mom 2. Other Parent’s Name: Victor H. Lamas – Dad The Court Orders 3. Child Custody is ordered as follows: Legal Custody to: (Person who makes decisions about health, education. Check at least one.) – Mom Physical Custody to: (Person the child lives with Check at least one.) -Mom Child’s Name: Dalilah Lamas, DOB: 10/10/2012 4. Child Visitation is ordered as follows: b. See the attached One – page document, dated: 9/13/17____________ 10. Jurisdiction This court has jurisdiction to make child custody orders in this case under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (part 3 of the California Family Code starting with section 3400.

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Notice and Opportunity to be Heard: The responding party was given reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard as provided by the laws of the State of California.

12. Country of Habitual Residence The country of habitual residence of the child or children in this case is the United States of America.

13. Penalties for Violating This Order

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS If you violate this order, you may be subject to civil or criminal penalties, or both.

14. Duration of Child Custody, Visitation, and Supports Orders If this form is attached to Form DV-130, the custody and visitation orders in this form remain in effect after the restraining orders on Form DV-130 end.

Contreras v.

Lamas- Case No. 115CP021986 Attachment One DV-140 Attachment, Paragraph 4, dated 9/13/17 The Court suspends the previous custody order filed June 1, 2015 and Orders the following: 1 Parties ordered to Orientation forthwith and to contact Family Court Services at (408)534-5760 within a week of today’s hearing date.

2. The parties are ordered to Family Therapy to deal with issues of children of separated parents and domestic violence issues. Father shall meet and confer with Mother’s Counsel, Jennifer E. Erena to select the mutually agreed upon Family Therapists. Father shall be responsible for 100% costs of therapy subject to reallocation.

3. If there is no agreement after the meet and confer then Ms. Ereno shall provide Father with three names of family therapists within two weeks of 9/13/17. Father shall give Ms. Ereno with his contact numbers, i.e., telephone number.

Father shall select the therapist within one week of having it provided by Ms. Ereno.

3. The Court orders Family therapy for six months, a minimum of two times a month.

The therapist selected by the parties shall be available for a session

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within two weeks from the hearing date.

4. After completion of three joint Family therapy sessions the parties are ordered to Mediation.

5. This shall be the custody order for the parties, Valeria Contreras, Petitioner/ Mother and Victor H. Lamas, Respondent/ Father until further order of the Court.

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AmeriCorps incorpora cada año aproximadamente a 75 mil mujeres y hombres en un servicio intensivo, en más de 21 mil locaciones de todo el país. Photo Credit: CNCS

AmeriCorps engages approximately 75,000 men and women in intensive service each year at more than 21,000 locations across the country. Photo Credit: CNCS

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USTIN, Texas -- Una Universidad en Texas Panhandle se está asociando en la zona con escuelas medias, colegios comunitarios y otras organizaciones para generar más oportunidades de carreras mediante el programa AmericCorps.

La Universidad A&M de Texas dice que la colaboración con AmeriCorps animará a la gente joven a desarrollar destrezas y a seguir adelante para llegar a ser la siguiente generación de líderes, en cualquier destreza que elijan.

Laura Seals, administradora de programa en "Access to Success West Texas" (Acceso al Éxito, West Texas), de AmeriCorps, dice que hay una amplia variedad de opciones para participar.

"En un ambiente de colegio comunitario, eso pudiera significar obtener certificaciones que te lleven a una carrera; o hacer el trabajo necesario para el siguiente paso, si vas a una universidad de cuatro años."

Si son elegidos para el programa AmeriCorps, los solicitantes recibirán una beca mensual de subsistencia durante el año se servicio. Al final del programa también son elegibles a recibir dinero para pagar la deuda del préstamo estudiantil, o para pagar gastos educativos adicionales en su futuro.

Las sesiones de información vía Zoom están programadas para el próximo día 12 de enero. Para registrarte envíale un eMail a Seals, a lseals@wtamu.edu.

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to Success West Texas, said there are a variety of ways to participate.

USTIN, Texas -- A university in the Texas Panhandle is partnering with area high schools, community colleges and other organizations to generate more career opportunities through the AmeriCorps program.

"In a community college setting, that might be doing certifications that lead to a career," Seals suggested. "It might be doing the work that you need to get into your next step, if you're going to a four-year university."

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West Texas A&M University said collaboration with AmeriCorps will encourage young people to build skills and go on to become the next generation of leaders, in whatever capacity they choose.

Laura Seals, program manager for Access

Texas A&M was awarded $2 million from the OneStar Foundation and the Greater Texas Foundation to fund the AmeriCorps expansion.

A recent Brookings Institution report calls on the country to expand programs such as AmeriCorps, YouthBuild and conservation corps over the next few years.

Brookings proposed increasing the number of national service positions to 600,000 by 2024, to help with the nation's recovery from the pandemic and for young people who need work.

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Seals noted training participants received through AmeriCorps will allow them to serve on college campuses to help students find resources and stay on track with their academic plans.

Texas A&M recibió un premio de $2 millones de dólares de la "OneStar Foundation" y la "Greater Texas Foundation" para fondear la expansión de AmeriCorps. Un reporte reciente de la "Brookings Institution" hace un llamado al condado para ampliar programas como el AmeriCorps, YouthBuild y cuerpos de conservación en los años próximos.

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Brookings propone aumentar la cantidad de puestos de servicio nacional a 600 mil para el 2024, con el fin de ayudar a la recuperación de la nación de la pandemia y para los jóvenes que necesitan trabajo. Seals dice que la capacitación que reciben los participantes a través de AmeriCorps les permitirá servir en los campus de universidad ayudando a los estudiantes a encontrar recursos y mantenerse enfocados en el rumbo a sus planes académicos.

"Habrán hecho mentorías, tutorías, trabajo uno a uno con gente; han desarrollado habilidades de comunicación. Mucho de esa habilidad transferible puede beneficiar a cu-

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"They will have done mentoring, tutoring, one-on-one work with people," Seals explained. "They've developed communication skills. There's a lot of that transferable skill that can really benefit any future career goal."

If selected for the AmeriCorps program, applicants will receive a living allowance each month during the service year. At the end of the program, they're also eligible for money to pay off a student-loan debt or to fund additional educational expenses going forward.

Information sessions via Zoom are scheduled for January 12th. To register, email Seals at lseals@wtamu.edu.

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ORGANIZED LABOR HOPES FOR BETTER LOS SINDICATOS ESPERAN MEJORES POLÍTIPOLICIES UNDER BIDEN ADMINISTRATION CAS BAJO LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DE BIDEN

In Colorado, union members account for just 9% of wage and salaried workers. Photo Credit: Bridgesward / Pixabay

En Colorado, los miembros del sindicato representan solo el 9% de los trabajadores asalariados.

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ENVER -- As President-elect Joe Biden considers his pick for labor secretary, unions in Colorado and across the U.S. are eager to leave the Trump administration in the past.

Dan Mauer, legislative director with the Communications Workers of America, said President Donald Trump's National Labor Relation Board used every tool at its disposal to stop workers from organizing, by making it easier for companies to delay elections and, in some cases, taking workers' right to organize away altogether.

"That's why it's all the more important that President-elect Biden take a lot of steps to reverse some of those trends, because otherwise, workers are going to continue to lose power, and that means losing wages and losing benefits," Mauer said.

Biden has committed to passing the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, along with measures to incentivize workers classified as independent contractors to gain union protections. But Mauer said Tuesday's runoff election in Georgia which will determine which party controls the U.S. Senate - is critical, because the new administration will not be able to reverse all of Trump's policies through executive orders.

President Donald Trump maintained strong support from blue-collar voters in November, largely because of his rejection of trade deals. Mauer acknowledged the Trump administration pulled off a bandage exposing decades-long setbacks suffered by workers, including jobs shipped overseas and the outsized role Wall Street has gained over the economy.

"Major Wall Street banks, but also private equities and hedge funds, squeeze every

dollar they can out of companies, and really make it hard for companies -- even the companies that want to do the right thing -- to pay their workers fairly and to respect their rights and benefits," he said.

Union membership in the U.S. has declined by nearly 20% since 1980, which Mauer pointed out also coincides with the decline of the nation's middle class.

In Colorado, union members account for just 9% of wage and salaried workers.

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ENVER - Mientras el presidente electo Joe Biden considera su elección para secretario de trabajo, los sindicatos en Colorado y en todo Estados Unidos están ansiosos por dejar la administración Trump en el pasado.

Dan Mauer, director legislativo de Communications Workers of America, dijo que la Junta Nacional de Relaciones Laborales

del presidente Donald Trump utilizó todas las herramientas a su disposición para evitar que los trabajadores se organicen, facilitando que las empresas retrasen las elecciones y, en algunos casos, acepten a los trabajadores derecho a organizarse por completo.

"Es por eso que es aún más importante que el presidente electo Biden tome muchas medidas para revertir algunas de esas tendencias, porque de lo contrario, los trabajadores continuarán perdiendo poder, y eso significa perder salarios y perder beneficios", dijo Mauer.

Biden se ha comprometido a aprobar la Ley de Protección del Derecho de Sindicación, junto con medidas para incentivar a los trabajadores clasificados como contratistas independientes a obtener protección sindical. Pero Mauer dijo que la segunda vuelta de la elección del martes en Georgia, que determinará qué partido controla el Senado de Estados Unidos, es fundamental, porque la nueva administración no podrá revertir todas las políticas de Trump a través de órdenes ejecutivas.

El presidente Donald Trump mantuvo un fuerte apoyo de los votantes de cuello azul en noviembre, en gran parte debido a su rechazo a los acuerdos comerciales. Mauer reconoció que la administración Trump se quitó una venda que exponía los reveses sufridos durante décadas por los trabajadores, incluidos los trabajos enviados al extranjero y el papel descomunal que Wall Street ha ganado sobre la economía.

"Los principales bancos de Wall Street, pero también las acciones privadas y los fondos de cobertura, exprimen cada dólar que pueden de las empresas y realmente dificultan que las empresas, incluso las que quieren hacer lo correcto, paguen a sus trabajadores de manera justa y respetar sus derechos y beneficios”, dijo.

La membresía sindical en los EE. UU. Ha disminuido en casi un 20% desde 1980, lo que Mauer señaló también coincide con el declive de la clase media del país. En Colorado, los miembros del sindicato representan solo el 9% de los trabajadores asalariados.

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nas de las peticiones más frecuentes hechas a los Santos, son aquellas que tienen que ver con la salud, por lo tanto, la iglesia desde hace más de un siglo proclamó una lista con los Santos que han tenido bajo su potestad la curación de cualquier mal o enfermedad. En este caso los “Santos” juegan un papel de auxiliadores para los creyentes.

Esta designación particular se ha determinado por medio de la tradición que ha sobrevivido de generación en generación, por legítima devoción ordenada de manera eclesiástica y también por los milagros obtenidos por medio de la veneración a los Santos. A continuación una lista con padecimientos comunes y el Santo o Santa, a quien se le pide asistencia. Los Santos son médicos divinos celestiales. La fe mueve montañas.

Acné San Roque Se le ofrenda una vela blanca todos los días.

Alcoholismo San Alejo Rezar su oración dos veces al día, por la mañana y por la noche.

Alergias y problemas respiratorios Santo Tomás de Aquino Se le ofrenda un altar con flores blancas.

Amnesia Santa Dympna Se reza la oración tres veces diarias.

Bulimia y desórdenes alimenticios Santa Zita Rezar la oración de la Santa al despertar y antes de irse a dormir.

Cáncer Santa Rita de Cascia Se reza diariamente el Rosario, al final se reza la oración a la Santa, a quien se le ofrenda diariamente una vela color violeta.

Depresión, insomnio, padecimientos mentales y nerviosos Santa Dympna Todas las noches se rezan dos misterios del rosario, se ofrenda una vela blanca aromática y se reza tres veces la oración a la Santa.

dicamento, se reza la oración del Santo.

las blancas y un plato con trozos de pan cortados en cuadros.

Drogadicción San Alejo Se le ofrenda una veladora en su honor durante 21 martes consecutivos.

Enfermedades de la vista Santa Lucía Se reza el Rosario completo y su oración todas las noches y los domingos llevarle Margaritas blancas a la iglesia.

Enfermedades contagiosas San Luis Beltrán Se le ofrenda diariamente una vela roja y se reza su oración antes de tomar los alimentos.

dicamente.

Heridas Santo Domingo Sabio Se reza su oración tres veces diarias durante 40 días consecutivos.

Pesadillas constantes Santa Martha Rezar tres veces la oración de la Santa, antes de irse a dormir.

Infecciones San Luis Gonzaga Rezar todas las mañanas su oración seguida por la oración a San Lázaro.

Quemaduras Santa Juana de Arco Rece su oración cada vez que le hagan curaciones o cada vez que se aplique una crema o medicamento en el área afectada.

Inflamaciones San Luis Rey Se ofrendan en nombre de Santo, nueve velas de diferente color, durante nueve días.

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Covid San Rafael Arcángel.

Ofrendarle velas aromáticas e incienso. Rezar su oración al mediodía.

amarillas los lunes y los miércoles.

Envenenamiento San Benito Se le ofrendan 14 velas blancas y se reza su oración 14 veces.

Diabetes Santa Bárbara Ofrendarle un altar con frutas frescas como manzanas, cerezas y uvas rojas. Las frutas deben cambiarse dos veces a la semana.

Enfermedades desconocidas San Juan Bautista Se reza tres rosarios seguidos por su oración. Hacerlo durante siete domingos consecutivos.

Epilepsia San Valentín Ofrendarle una vela color rosa todas las noches y rezar su oración en voz alta.

Dolores San Blas Antes y después de tomar me-

Enfermedades de la piel San Roque Se le prepara un altar con tres ve-

Fiebre y gripe Santa Genoveva Se le ofrendan tres veladoras

Mal de Alzhaimer San Lázaro Se reza su oración todos los días y los domingos se lleva flores a la iglesia en honor de la Virgen.

Neumonía Virgen de Fátima Rezar la oración de la Santa cinco veces diarias con mucha fe y ofrendarle una veladora blanca todos los días.

Niños enfermos Jesucristo Rezar el Rosario completo durante una semana y ofrendarle tres veladoras con su imagen..

Obsesión con espíritus San Expedito Tener una imagen del Santo, ofrendarle 2 velas rojas y quemar incienso de iglesia. Hacerlo perió-

Transplante de órganos San Juan de Dios Durante tres domingos consecutivos se llevan flores blancas a la iglesia y antes de entrar y al salir se reza la oración del Santo. Úlceras San Lázaro Una veladora con la imagen del Santo, se mantiene encendida perennemente hasta que las úlceras desaparezcan.

Varicela San Roque Mantener un altar con su imagen, se le ofrendan periódicamente flores rojas y blancas. También se mantiene encendida una vela amarilla durante seis horas diarias. estampita con la imagen y oración del Santo.

Zozobra San Vicente Ferrer Todas las noches rezar su oración seguida por el Salmo 23.

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