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IMMIGRATION ISSUES WILL BE CRUCIAL IN THE NEXT ELECTIONS

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It is clear that the bombardment of television images with crowds of migrants crossing the Rio Grande, or camping in urban neighborhoods of cities like New York, are fueling the perception among many voters that the border is out of control and that Joe Biden's policies are not working.

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or primera vez en muchos ciclos electorales, la problemática migratoria está emergiendo como el principal tema de preocupación en la mente de los votantes.

The bad news is that the winner of the primaries is Donald Trump, who proposes solving the immigration problem with extreme measures, such as sealing the border with Mexico; inefficient, such as the construction of the wall; and inhumane, by building concentration camps to carry out mass deportations.

Encuestas en las dos primeras etapas del calendario político electoral del 2024, las asambleas electorales de Iowa y las elecciones primarias de Nueva Hampshire confirmaron que la economía y los empleos quedaron desplazados a un segundo lugar.

Es claro que el bombardeo de imágenes televisivas con multitudes de migrantes atravesando el Río Bravo, o acampando en barrios urbanos de ciudades como New York, están alimentando la percepción entre muchos votantes de que la frontera está fuera de control y que las políticas de Joe Biden no están funcionando.

La mala noticia es que el ganador de las primarias es Donald Trump, quien propone resolver la problemática migratoria con medidas extremas, cómo sellar la frontera con México; ineficientes, como la construcción del muro; e inhumanas, cómo construir campos de concentración para realizar deportaciones masivas.

A finales del año pasado, cuando México relajó sus políticas de contención migratoria en la frontera sur, la situación empeoró. En diciembre se registraron más de 300,000 “encuentros” con inmigrantes indocumentados, la cifra más alta de la historia.

Fue necesaria una visita a México de los secretarios de Estado, Antony Blinken, y de seguridad nacional, Alejandro Mayorcas para restablecer los compromisos migratorios del gobierno mexicano. Es evidente que desde la Casa Blanca se entiende qué amortiguar el caos fronterizo es un tema de supervivencia política.

Y esta misma semana viajó también a México, una delegación bipartidista de legisladores de la Cámara de Representantes encabezada por el presidente del comité de asuntos exteriores, el republicano de Texas, Michael McCaul. Aún antes de llegar al territorio mexicano el legislador reconoció lo que cada vez es más obvio: “No podemos implementar las políticas de Trump que habían funcionado tan bien, sin la cooperación de México”, admitió McCaul.

Las visitas de los funcionarios de la Casa Blanca y de los representantes del Congreso, ilustran la que en tanto en el ejecutivo como legislativo reconocen la importancia de las políticas migratorias de México como una de las claves para estabilizar el flujo de indocumentados a la frontera, especialmente durante el año electoral.

Lamentablemente, dentro del debate político en Estados Unidos se ignoran algunas de las propuestas que el gobierno mexicano ha hecho para resolver la problemática migratoria en el largo plazo, como realizar mayores inversiones sustantivas en los países expulsores de migrantes para atacar las causas de raíz que generan caravanas de inmigrantes hacia el norte.

Lo que el Congreso de Estados Unidos debate, con diversos matices, es restablecer el título 42, limitar los asilos, restringir los procesos de libertad condicional humanitaria y eliminar las protecciones para niños migrantes.

Con esa visión miope desde el Congreso, no se distingue la necesidad de atacar las causas estructurales que empujan a los migrantes a emigrar al norte, ni la realidad de qué México no puede aceptar a todas y

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cada una de las personas que lleguen a la frontera con Estados Unidos.

Así se cumplirá un nuevo ciclo político, donde los migrantes serán nuevamente la carne de cañón de ambos partidos y se seguirá dejando para otro día la necesidad que tiene Estados Unidos de aprobar una política migratoria que brinde a la economía la mano de obra que necesita y que honre el principio de ser un país que abre los brazos a los vulnerables y a los perseguidos.

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or the first time in many election cycles, immigration is emerging as the main issue of concern in the minds of voters.

Polls in the first two stages of the 2024 electoral political calendar, the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary elections confirmed that the economy and jobs were displaced to second place.

Late last year, when Mexico relaxed its immigration containment policies on the southern border, the situation worsened. In December, more than 300,000 “encounters” with undocumented immigrants were recorded, the highest number in history.

A visit to Mexico by the Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, and of National Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, was necessary to reestablish the immigration commitments of the Mexican government. It is evident that the White House understands that mitigating border chaos is a matter of political survival.

And this same week, a bipartisan delegation of House of Representatives legislators led by the chairman of the foreign affairs committee, Texas Republican Michael McCaul, also traveled to Mexico.

Even before arriving in Mexican territory, the legislator recognized what is becoming increasingly obvious: “We cannot implement Trump's policies that had worked so well without Mexico's cooperation,” he admitted.

The visits by White House officials and congressional representatives illustrate that both the executive and legislative levels recognize the importance of Mexico's immigration policies as one of the keys to stabilizing the flow of undocumented immigrants to the border, especially during an election year.

Unfortunately, within the political debate in the United States, some of the proposals that the Mexican government has made to resolve the immigration problem in the long term are ignored, such as making greater substantive investments in the countries that send migrants to attack the root causes that generate migrant caravans heading north.

What the United States Congress is debating, with various nuances, is reestablishing Title 42, limiting asylums, restricting humanitarian parole processes, and eliminating protections for migrant children.

With this myopic vision from Congress, the need to attack the structural causes that push migrants to emigrate to the north is not distinguished, nor the reality that Mexico cannot accept each and every one of the people who arrive at the border with the United States.

Thus a new political cycle will be fulfilled, where migrants will once again be the cannon fodder of both parties and the need for the United States to approve an immigration policy that provides the economy with the labor it needs will be delayed – along with them honoring the principle of being a country that opens its arms to the vulnerable and the persecuted.

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MORE CALIFORNIANS EARN COLLEGE DEGREES, BUT RACIAL GAPS WIDEN

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mente su posición en la carrera."

El aumento en la obtención de un título se traduce generalmente en ganancias de más de dos billones de dólares en ingresos netos a lo largo de la vida. Pero la falta de paridad con el nivel de estudios de los adultos blancos deja sobre la mesa importantes ganancias potenciales: más de tres trillones de dólares para los adultos latinos y 438 billones para los adultos negros en el Estado Dorado.

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ore and more Californians are going to college, earning an associate degree or higher but racial gaps persist, according to a new report.

Tony Carnevale, director of the Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University, noted the lack of progress.

"What we have here is a race in which everybody is running faster, but no group is really changing their position in the race," Carnevale explained.

The increase in degree attainment generally translates to gains of more than $2 trillion in net lifetime earnings. The lack of parity with white adults' attainment leaves significant potential gains on the table, more than $3 trillion for Latino adults and $438 billion for Black adults in the Golden State.

Carnevale praised efforts to allow community colleges to offer some four-year degrees for certain majors in high demand. He

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Researchers from Georgetown University found degree attainment went up almost 6% between 2010 and 2020 but the gap between white adults and Latino or Black adults getting those degrees widened slightly.

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Nationally, the percentage of adults with at least an associate's degree went from 38% in 2010 to 45% in 2020.

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A nivel nacional, el porcentaje de adultos con al menos un título de asociado pasó del 38% en 2010 al 45% en 2020.

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would like to see more counseling services, so fewer students fall through the cracks, especially in low-income neighborhoods.

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"People from less-advantaged families begin to lose ground in the early grades, as they start out strong with measured test scores that show that they're very talented," Carnevale observed. "But that gradually erodes."

Carnevale added there is good news about the next generation. Research shows many Latino parents who immigrated in the 1990s are now sending their children to college at very high rates.

Support for this reporting was provided by Lumina Foundation.

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ada vez más californianos van a la universidad y obtienen un título de asociado o superior, pero persisten las diferencias raciales, según un nuevo informe.

Investigadores de la Universidad de Georgetown descubrieron que la obtención de títulos aumento casi un 6% entre 2010 y 2020. Pero la brecha entre adultos blancos y latinos o negros que obtienen esos títulos aumento ligeramente.

Tony Carnevale es director del Centro de Educación y Fuerza Laboral de la Universidad de Georgetown.

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una carrera en la que todo el mundo corre más rápido, pero ningún grupo cambia real-

Carnevale elogia los esfuerzos para permitir que los colegios comunitarios ofrezcan algunas titulaciones de cuatro años en determinadas especialidades con mucha demanda. Y le gustaría ver más servicios de asesoramiento, para que menos estudiantes se queden atorados, especialmente aquellos en comunidades de bajos ingresos.

"Las personas que vienen de familias menos favorecidas empiezan a perder terreno en los primeros grados, ya que comienzan con fuerza, y con buenos resultados medidos en los exámenes, lo cual demuestra que tienen mucho talento," explica Carnevale. "Pero eso se va erosionando gradualmente."

Carnevale añade que hay buenas noticias sobre la próxima generación: ya que estudios demuestran que muchos padres latinos que migraron en los años noventa envían ahora a sus hijos a la universidad en porcentajes muy elevados.

El apoyo para este reportaje fue aportado por la Fundación Lumina.

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WHAT A GOP FIGHT OVER UNDOCUMENTED HEALTH CARE SAYS ABOUT CALIFORNIA’S CHANGING POLITICS

Almost 30 years ago Californians passed Proposition 187, a ballot measure that denied public benefits to undocumented immigrants. This year, a new state law took effect offering government-subsidized health insurance to the same population.

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immigrants. He managed former Gov. Gray Davis’ campaigns.

wo California lawmakers publicly blew up at each other earlier this month, hitting a nerve on an issue that has long-divided the state’s elected leaders: Whether and how much to offer government-subsidized health benefits to undocumented residents.

“Not too long ago, California was pretty politically competitive, but it isn’t now,” South said. “Yes there are some districts in which Republicans win Congressional seats, Senate seats, Assembly seats, but they’re marginalized to the point of being irrelevant, and so most Democrats running in most places in California don’t have to worry about being beat by a Republican. They’re more concerned about being in a run-off with another Democrat.”

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In one corner, Corona Assemblymember Bill Essayli declared that he wanted to unravel a new law that offers subsidized health coverage to undocumented immigrants.

In the other, Visalia Assemblymember Devon Mathis stood up for the health care expansion, arguing this helps the state reduce health costs in the longterm and helps working families who are critical to the state’s economy.

That both are Republicans — members of the party that in 1994 pushed to deny any non-emergency health care services to undocumented immigrants through Proposition 187 — underscores how far the state’s political debate has moved to the left over the course of five gubernatorial administrations.

Just 20 years ago, “in the early 2000s, the idea of offering this benefit was considered political suicide for both Democrats and Republicans,” said Arturo Vargas Bustamante, faculty research director at the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute.

The shift unfolded gradually, as a generation of Latino leaders motivated by Prop. 187 rose in power in the Capitol.

Former Gov. Jerry Brown in 2015 signed the law that made undocumented children eligible for Medi-Cal. Then, state budget surpluses and Democratic dominance in the Capitol opened a lane for Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign the law that provided Medi-Cal to income-eligible undocumented residents of any age. That law took effect Jan. 1, making California the largest state to offer government-subsidized health insurance to low-income undocumented residents of all ages.

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Our State” ballot initiative that denied public services to Californians without legal status. It passed with support from then-Gov. Pete Wilson, a Republican, but did not take effect because of legal challenges.

The topic still carries some political risk for lawmakers of both parties. California is facing a projected $38 billion deficit that could worsen and compel lawmakers to look for budget cuts. Former President Donald Trump has been critical of left-leaning states offering services to immigrants without legal status, and he could return to office.

Polls also show some concern among California voters in how they view immigrants. Four in 10 California voters think that unauthorized immigrants are a “major burden” to the country, according to a poll published by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies published earlier this month. Another 30% considered them a “minor burden.”

But for now, Newsom and the lawmakers who advocated for the Medi-Cal expansion insist they won’t go back.

“I’m committed to it,” Newsom said at a press conference earlier this month.

Trump, COVID-19 and money

Citing public health data, Republican Mathis now is making the case that providing Medi-Cal to undocumented residents is the “fiscally conservative” move for the state.

A potential second Trump administration would seem to jeopardize California’s expansion of health benefits to undocumented groups, but the former president may have actually influenced some of the benefits currently available, Bustamante of UCLA said.

The new law is practically the opposite policy of Prop. 187, the so-called “Save

Trump’s rhetoric disparaging immigrants and his unsuccessful attempt to undo

Obamacare fired up California Democrats, Bustamante said. For example, when the Trump administration sought to repeal the Affordable Care Act and eliminate the federal subsidies that help millions afford coverage, California filed a lawsuit.

And when the federal administration proposed to punish immigrants for using public benefits, California filed another. In fact the state sued the Trump administration more than 100 times.

The COVID-19 pandemic also played a role in persuading California Democrats to continue expanding health coverage to undocumented immigrants, Bustamante said. It reinforced the importance of medical coverage and highlighted health inequities, especially among Latinos, Blacks and low-income people.

The rollout of these benefits came slowly. During the Brown administration, memories of the Great Recession tempered expectations for pricey government programs. Brown, nonetheless, signed a law by former state Sen. Ricardo Lara that opened Medi-Cal to undocumented children.

By contrast, money wasn’t a problem for Newsom until recently. During the pandemic, the state received increased federal funding for its Medi-Cal program and it took in historic budget surpluses.

Newsom backed Medi-Cal expansions for adults that Democratic Sen. María Elena Durazo of Los Angeles and others championed.

Garry South’s career as a Democratic consultant dates to the time when liberals faced serious political risks if they supported services for undocumented

He likened expanding Medi-Cal to undocumented immigrants to when the state allowed them to obtain driver’s licenses. It took years and various failed attempts, but legislators and most Californians ultimately determined that it was safer for everyone to get these drivers licensed and insured, he said.

Central Valley Republicans supported Medi-Cal expansion Aside from Essayli, most elected California Republicans have been fairly quiet on the state’s new benefits for undocumented residents. Tim Rosales, a Republican political consultant, said supporting the expansion would not necessarily damage a GOP candidate’s chances in a future election, but the lawmaker would have to defend their reasoning to right-leaning voters.

He said many Californians have come to accept the role that undocumented people play in the state’s workforce and economy.

“In the Central Valley and other parts of the state that are heavily agricultural, people who live, work and exist in that economy…have understood that the undocumented population is such a huge part of the California fabric,” Rosales said. “People feel like they can talk about it more, and politically, reality is setting in, and that goes for both Democrats and Republicans.”

Mathis, who will be leaving office after this legislative year to do consulting work in the southern San Joaquin Valley, said his community was part of why he wrote in The Sacramento Bee explaining his support for the Medi-Cal expansion.

“I grew up in one of the poorest areas of the state, in a highly Latino area; these are common things that we see and that we know,” he said.

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“I did the Op-Ed because I’m sick and tired of one, people on the hard right trying to make everyone sound like them,” Mathis said, “And two, to just say stop the rhetoric for five minutes and look at the actual issue.”

Mathis’ declaration echoes votes by two former San Joaquin Valley Republicans who supported the law Brown signed providing Medi-Cal to undocumented children. They were former Sens. Anthony Cannella of Ceres and Andy Vidak of Hanford.

What’s next for undocumented health care?

Earlier this month, Essayli introduced Assembly Bill 1783, which proposes to pull funding from health coverage expansions for undocumented residents.

Although that may be a long shot given the Legislature’s Democratic majority.

“As the son of immigrant parents who came to this country by legal means, I was outraged our state government would earmark billions in funding for the healthcare of foreign nationals when our own citizens cannot afford their healthcare,” Essayli wrote in the Orange County Register.

The Medi-Cal expansions allow Newsom to get closer to his goal of providing universal health coverage, where everyone in the state would have access to medical insurance. Because California is home to the nation’s largest population of unauthorized immigrants — about 2 million people — it would be impossible to achieve universal coverage without covering this population, experts say.

The Affordable Care Act provided health coverage to millions of Americans and expanded the public’s understanding on the need for coverage, but barred anyone without legal status from accessing federally subsidized insurance. That means immigrants who don’t qualify for Medi-Cal have no option but to buy insurance on the private market at fullprice.

Researchers at the UC Berkeley’s Labor Center have estimated that more than 1 million undocumented people will gain coverage because of the sweeping Medi-Cal expansion, but another half million will still be without because they earn too much to qualify for Medi-Cal but can’t afford coverage on their own.

Democratic Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula of Fresno is carrying Assembly Bill 4 that aims to allow undocumented people who don’t qualify for the Medi-Cal program to buy subsidized coverage. Arambula said the goal is to establish a program specifically for

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undocumented immigrants that mirrors the insurance options offered on Covered California, the state’s insurance marketplace. Setting up the program will take some time. Asking the state for funding to provide subsidies will come later, he said.

Arambula pointed to Colorado, which is experimenting with OmniSalud, a program that offers undocumented people the similar insurance options offered in its marketplace and at a subsidized price.

Originally, Arambula wanted to ask the federal government for permission to allow undocumented people into the existing marketplace, but Arambula said this alternative model means California’s program won’t hinge on the feds’ approval.

“We want to insulate ourselves from whomever will be in the federal government at the end of the year,” Arambula said.

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LA POLÍTICA CAMBIA RADICALMENTE EN CALIFORNIA: DE LA PROPOSICIÓN 187 HASTA LA ATENCIÓN MÉDICA GRATUITA PARA INDOCUMENTADOS Hace casi 30 años los californianos aprobaron la Proposición 187, una medida electoral que negaba beneficios públicos a los inmigrantes indocumentados. Este año entró en vigor una nueva ley estatal que ofrece seguro médico subsidiado por el gobierno a la misma población.

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os legisladores de California se enfrentaron públicamente a principios de este mes, tocando un punto sensible en un tema que ha dividido durante mucho tiempo a los funcionarios electos del estado: si se debe ofrecer beneficios de salud subsidiados por el gobierno a los residentes indocumentados y en qué medida.

En una esquina, el asambleísta de Corona Bill Essayli declaró que quería desmantelar una nueva ley que ofrece cobertura médica subsidiada a inmigrantes indocumentados.

En el otro, el asambleísta de Visalia, Devon Mathis, defendió la expansión de la atención médica argumentando que esto ayuda al estado a reducir los costos de salud a largo plazo y ayuda a las familias trabajadoras que son fundamentales para la economía del estado.

El cambio se desarrolló gradualmente, a medida que una generación de líderes latinos motivados por la Proposición 187 ascendía al poder en el Capitolio. El exgobernador Jerry Brown firmó en 2015 la ley que hizo que los niños indocumentados fueran elegibles para Medi-Cal.

El hecho de que ambos sean republica-

Luego, los superávits presupuestarios estatales y el dominio demócrata en el Capitolio abrieron un camino para que el gobernador Gavin Newsom firmara la ley que proporcionaba Medi-Cal a residentes indocumentados de cualquier edad con ingresos elegibles. Esa ley entró en vigor el 1 de enero, convirtiendo a California en el estado más grande en ofrecer seguro médico subsidiado por el gobierno a residentes indocumentados de bajos ingresos de todas las edades.

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nos (miembros del partido que en 1994 presionó para negar cualquier servicio de atención médica que no fuera de emergencia a inmigrantes indocumentados a través de la Proposición 187) subraya hasta qué punto el debate político del estado se ha desplazado hacia la izquierda en el transcurso de cinco administraciones gubernamentales.

Hace apenas 20 años, “a principios de la década de 2000, la idea de ofrecer este beneficio se consideraba un suicidio político tanto para los demócratas como para los republicanos”, dijo Arturo Vargas Bustamante , director de investigación de la facultad del Instituto de Política y Política Latina de UCLA.

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Citando datos de salud pública, el republicano Mathis ahora argumenta que brindar Medi-Cal a residentes indocumentados es la medida “fiscalmente conservadora” para el estado.

La nueva ley es prácticamente la política opuesta a la Proposición 187, la llamada iniciativa electoral “Salvemos Nuestro Estado” que negaba servicios públicos a los californianos sin estatus legal. Fue aprobada con el apoyo del entonces gobernador Pete Wilson, un republicano, pero no entró en vigor debido a impugnaciones legales.

El tema todavía conlleva cierto riesgo político para los legisladores de ambos partidos. California enfrenta un déficit proyectado de $38 mil millones que podría empeorar y obligar a los legisladores a buscar recortes presupuestarios. El expresidente Donald Trump ha criticado que los estados de izquierda ofrezcan servicios a inmigrantes sin estatus legal, y podría regresar al cargo.

Las encuestas también muestran cierta preocupación entre los votantes de California sobre cómo ven a los inmi-

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Las ampliaciones de Medi-Cal permiten a Newsom acercarse a su objetivo de brindar cobertura médica universal, donde todos en el estado tendrían acceso a un seguro médico. Debido a que California es el hogar de la mayor población de inmigrantes no autorizados del país (alrededor de 2 millones de personas), sería imposible lograr una cobertura universal sin cubrir a esta población, dicen los expertos.

grantes. Cuatro de cada 10 votantes de California piensan que los inmigrantes no autorizados son una “carga importante” para el país, según una encuesta publicada por el Instituto de Estudios Gubernamentales de UC Berkeley publicada a principios de este mes. Otro 30% los consideró una “carga menor”.

Pero por ahora, Newsom y los legisladores que abogaron por la expansión de Medi-Cal insisten en que no retrocederán.

“Estoy comprometido con ello”, dijo Newsom en una conferencia de prensa a principios de este mes.

Trump, COVID-19 y el dinero Una posible segunda administración Trump parecería poner en peligro la expansión de los beneficios de salud de California a los grupos indocumentados, pero el expresidente puede haber influido en algunos de los beneficios actualmente disponibles, dijo Bustamante de UCLA. La retórica de Trump que menosprecia a los inmigrantes y su fallido intento de deshacer Obamacare enardecieron a los demócratas de California, dijo Bustamante. Por ejemplo, cuando la administración Trump intentó derogar la Ley de Atención Médica Asequible (Obamacare) y eliminar los subsidios federales que ayudan a millones de personas a pagar la cobertura, California presentó una demanda.

Y cuando la administración federal propuso castigar a los inmigrantes por utilizar beneficios públicos, California presentó otra. De hecho, el estado demandó a la administración Trump más de 100 veces.

La pandemia de COVID-19 también jugó un papel en persuadir a los demócratas de California a continuar ampliando la cobertura médica a los inmigrantes indocumentados, dijo Bustamante. Reforzó la importancia de la cobertura médica y destacó las desigualdades en salud, especialmente entre latinos, afroamericanos y personas de bajos ingresos.

La implementación de estos beneficios se produjo lentamente. Durante la administración Brown, los recuerdos de la Gran Recesión moderaron las expectativas de programas gubernamentales costosos.

Brown, no obstante, firmó una ley del ex senador estatal Ricardo Lara que abrió Medi-Cal a niños indocumentados.

Por el contrario, el dinero no fue un problema para Newsom hasta hace poco. Durante la pandemia, el estado recibió mayores fondos federales para su programa Medi-Cal y registró superávits presupuestarios históricos. Newsom respaldó las ampliaciones de Medi-Cal para adultos que defendieron la senadora demócrata María Elena Durazo de Los Ángeles y otros.

La carrera de Garry South como consultor demócrata se remonta a la época en que los liberales enfrentaban serios riesgos políticos si apoyaban servicios para

La senadora María Elena Durazo, fotografiada el 10 de septiembre de 2019, ha defendido una legislación que amplió el seguro médico Medi-Cal a más inmigrantes indocumentados. Photo Credit: Anne Wernikoff / CalMatters

inmigrantes indocumentados. Dirigió las campañas del exgobernador Gray Davis.

“No hace mucho, California era bastante competitiva políticamente, pero ya no lo es”, dijo South. “Sí, hay algunos distritos en los que los republicanos ganan escaños en el Congreso, en el Senado y en la Asamblea, pero están marginados hasta el punto de ser irrelevantes, por lo que la mayoría de los demócratas que se postulan en la mayoría de los lugares de California no tienen que preocuparse por ser derrotados. por un republicano. Están más preocupados por estar en una segunda vuelta con otro demócrata”.

Comparó la expansión de Medi-Cal a inmigrantes indocumentados con el momento en que el estado les permitía obtener licencias de conducir. Tomó años y varios intentos fallidos, pero los legisladores y la mayoría de los californianos finalmente determinaron que era más seguro para todos obtener licencias y seguro para estos conductores, dijo.

Los republicanos del Valle Central apoyaron la expansión de Medi-Cal Aparte de Essayli, la mayoría de los republicanos electos de California han guardado bastante silencio sobre los nuevos beneficios del estado para los residentes indocumentados. Tim Rosales, un consultor político republicano, dijo que apoyar la expansión no necesariamente dañaría las posibilidades de un candidato republicano en una elección futura, pero el legislador tendría que defender su razonamiento ante los votantes de derecha.

Dijo que muchos californianos han llegado a aceptar el papel que desempeñan las personas indocumentadas en la fuerza laboral y la economía del estado.

“En el Valle Central y otras partes del estado que son fuertemente agrícolas, las personas que viven, trabajan y existen en esa economía… han entendido que la población indocumentada es una parte enorme del tejido social de California”, dijo Rosales. “La gente siente que pu-

ede hablar más de ello y, políticamente, la realidad se está imponiendo, y eso se aplica tanto a los demócratas como a los republicanos”.

Mathis, quien dejará el cargo después de este año legislativo para realizar trabajos de consultoría en el sur del Valle de San Joaquín, dijo que su comunidad fue parte de la razón por la que escribió en The Sacramento Bee explicando su apoyo a la expansión de Medi-Cal. “Crecí en una de las zonas más pobres del estado, en una zona altamente latina; Estas son cosas comunes que vemos y que sabemos”, dijo.

“Hice el artículo de opinión porque estoy harto y cansado de uno, la gente de extrema derecha tratando de hacer que todos suenen como ellos”, dijo Mathis, “y segundo, simplemente decir que detengamos la retórica durante cinco minutos y miremos el problema real”.

La declaración de Mathis se hace eco de los votos de dos ex republicanos del Valle de San Joaquín que apoyaron la ley que Brown firmó para proporcionar Medi-Cal a niños indocumentados. Fueron los ex senadores Anthony Cannella de Ceres y Andy Vidak de Hanford. ¿Qué sigue para la atención médica de los indocumentados?

A principios de este mes, Essayli presentó el Proyecto de Ley 1783 de la Asamblea, que propone retirar fondos de las ampliaciones de la cobertura de salud para los residentes indocumentados. Aunque eso puede ser una posibilidad remota dada la mayoría demócrata de la Legislatura.

“Como hijo de padres inmigrantes que llegaron a este país por medios legales, me indignó que nuestro gobierno estatal destinara miles de millones en fondos para la atención médica de ciudadanos extranjeros cuando nuestros propios ciudadanos no pueden pagar su atención médica”, escribió Essayli en el diario Orange County Register.

La Ley de Atención Médica Asequible brindó cobertura médica a millones de estadounidenses y amplió la comprensión del público sobre la necesidad de cobertura, pero prohibió a cualquier persona sin estatus legal acceder a un seguro subsidiado por el gobierno federal.

Eso significa que los inmigrantes que no califican para Medi-Cal no tienen otra opción que comprar un seguro en el mercado privado a precio completo.

Investigadores del Centro Laboral de UC Berkeley han estimado que más de 1 millón de personas indocumentadas obtendrán cobertura debido a la amplia expansión de Medi-Cal, pero otro medio millón seguirá sin ella porque ganan demasiado para calificar para Medi-Cal, pero no pueden pagar la cobertura por sí solos.

El asambleísta demócrata Joaquín Arámbula de Fresno impulsa el Proyecto de Ley 4 de la Asamblea que tiene como objetivo permitir que las personas indocumentadas que no califican para el programa Medi-Cal compren cobertura subsidiada. Arambula dijo que el objetivo es establecer un programa específicamente para inmigrantes indocumentados que refleje las opciones de seguro que se ofrecen en Covered California, el mercado de seguros del estado. Configurar el programa llevará algún tiempo. Más adelante se pedirá al Estado financiación para proporcionar subsidios, afirmó.

Arámbula señaló a Colorado, que está experimentando con OmniSalud, un programa que ofrece a personas indocumentadas opciones de seguro similares a las que ofrece su mercado y a un precio subsidiado.

Originalmente, Arambula quería pedir permiso al gobierno federal para permitir la entrada de personas indocumentadas al mercado existente, pero Arambula dijo que este modelo alternativo significa que el programa de California no dependerá de la aprobación de los federales.

“Queremos aislarnos de quienquiera que esté en el gobierno federal a fin de año”, dijo Arámbula.

Esta nota fue realizada con el respaldo de la California Health Care Foundation (CHCF), que trabaja para garantizar que las personas tengan acceso a la atención que necesitan, cuando la necesitan y a un precio que puedan pagar. Visite www. chcf.org para obtener más información.

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Una labor conjunta entre la Oficina del Rector de los Colegios Comunitarios de California, la Fundación para los Colegios Comunitarios de California, la Universidad estatal de California (CSU), y el Proyecto de Servicios legales en la Educación superior del Departamento de Servicios Sociales (CDSS) de California está conectando a estudiantes inmigrantes de los colegios comunitarios de Californa y las CSUs con proveedores de servicios legales de inmigración de confianza para ayudarles a orientarse por el proceso migratorio y a continuar hacia el éxito en su educación sin tener que preocuparse de los costosos honorarios de abogados.

Para atender a los aproximadamente 35,000 estudiantes indocumentados matriculados en el sistema de colegios comunitarios de California – con diferencia, el mayor número de estudiantes indocumentados del país – este proyecto se ha concebido para prestar servicios inestimables a estudiantes, profesorado y personal en cualquiera de los 116 colegios comunitarios en todo el estado. La elegibilidad también se extiende a estudiantes que toman cursos sin crédito, cursos de educación para adultos, o que tienen una inscripción doble.

Un extra de ahorro: El alumnado que accede a las ayudas a través de los proveedores de servicios legales migratorios en esta red tiene derecho a ayudas con las cuotas de presentación para DACA, naturalización y permiso de viaje (Advance Parole).

Para programar cómodamente tu primera cita y obtener más información acerca de este programa, ¡visita findyourally.com hoy!

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TIROTEO NOCTURNO ENSOMBRECE MEMORIAL A TRABAJADORES AGRÍCOLAS EN HALF MOON BAY

El acto conmemorativo se centró en los esfuerzos realizados para mejorar las condiciones de los trabajadores agrícolas desde el tiroteo del año pasado, aún cuando otro tiroteo ocurrido 24 horas antes puso de manifiesto los problemas de seguridad existentes.

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directamente afectados por el tiroteo.

alf Moon Bay, Ca. – Residentes y funcionarios públicos se reunieron en Half Moon Bay el domingo 21 de enero para un monumento conmemorativo del primer aniversario de un tiroteo que se cobró la vida de siete trabajadores agrícolas.

“Hizo un agujero en nuestros corazones”, dijo la congresista Anna Eshoo, cuyo distrito incluye Half Moon Bay, sobre el tiroteo del 23 de enero, y agregó que “arrancó el velo” de una comunidad que hasta entonces había pasado “no reconocida”.

El evento se produjo inmediatamente después de otro tiroteo la noche anterior en un complejo de viviendas cercano, lo que subraya el desafío de mejorar las condiciones de vida de los trabajadores agrícolas en este pequeño pueblo costero.

“No escuchamos sus gritos de ayuda”, dijo el asambleísta Phil Ting, cuyo distrito incluye partes del condado de San Mateo. Señaló la falta de canales disponibles para los trabajadores agrícolas antes del tiroteo para presentar quejas sobre empleo o vivienda.

“Anoche arrestamos al sospechoso”, dijo la sheriff del condado de San Mateo, Christina Corpus, quien estuvo presente en el acto conmemorativo el domingo por la noche. “La comunidad está asustada”, añadió, “y queremos asegurarnos de que se sientan seguros.”

Los propietarios de las dos granjas donde ocurrió el tiroteo del año pasado fueron citados posteriormente por Cal OSHA por numerosas violaciones de salud y seguridad.

Se estima que hay mil 700 trabajadores agrícolas que viven y trabajan en el condado de San Mateo y sus alrededores, una población en gran medida invisible separada por idioma, inmigración y estatus económico.

Si bien la mayoría son de México y Centroamérica, el tiroteo del año pasado también sacó a la luz la existencia de una pequeña comunidad de trabajadores agrícolas chinos en Half Moon Bay. Temores de cortes de energía y la creciente presencia de pandillas Este mismo lunes, más temprano, Corpus y varios oficiales de la oficina del Sheriff celebraron una reunión pública en los cercanos Moon Ridge Apartments, donde ocurrió el tiroteo de la noche anterior y donde residen muchos de los trabajadores agrícolas de Half Moon Bay. El sospechoso de ese tiroteo ha sido identificado como Orlando Montelongo Chavarin, de 18 años, de la costa no incorporada del condado de San Mateo.

Según las autoridades, el tiroteo ocurrió alrededor de las 7:30 p.m. del sábado por la noche. Un joven de 22 años resultó herido y posteriormente trasladado al hospital.

Si bien se han publicado pocos detalles, los residentes del ayuntamiento se quejaron de un corte de energía la noche del tiroteo, el cual también provocó la pérdida del servicio de telefonía celular. Una joven describió cómo no se enteró del tiroteo hasta las 2:30 de la mañana siguiente, preguntándose por su seguridad y la de su familia.

“Sucede mucho”, dijo sobre el apagón.

“Es un gran problema”.

El alcalde de Half Moon Bay, Joaquín Jiménez, habla en un acto en memoria de los siete trabajadores agrícolas asesinados en un tiroteo masivo en enero de 2023. Photo Credit: Manuel Ortiz

Más tarde, la discusión derivó a preocupaciones sobre la participación de pandillas y la falta de recursos disponibles para los jóvenes en el área, una región aislada y mayoritariamente agrícola a unas 30 millas al sur de San Francisco.

Hablando en español, una madre dijo que escuchó de sus hijos hablar sobre la creciente presencia de pandillas en las escuelas, y agregó que muchos en la comunidad tienen miedo de involucrarse con las autoridades. “No hablo sólo por mí, sino por toda la comunidad”, dijo.

Esos temores parecieron verse justificados cuando los funcionarios enfatizaron en respuesta que, según las regulaciones de propiedad, cualquier evidencia de afiliación a una pandilla por parte de un miembro de la familia podría dar lugar al desalojo de toda la familia.

“Son niños pequeños, necesitan ayuda”, subrayó la madre mientras las lágrimas rodaban por sus mejillas.

La vivienda para trabajadores agrícolas es una prioridad De hecho, la vivienda fue un tema central de la ceremonia conmemorativa del domingo por la noche, que comenzó con una ceremonia de sanación sonora que combina elementos de las culturas china y latina. Por las puertas abiertas entraban ráfagas de incienso mientras comenzaba el acto conmemorativo.

“Hoy, no olvidemos que los trabajadores agrícolas brindan nuestra seguridad alimentaria”, dijo el alcalde de Half Moon Bay, Joaquín Jiménez, el primer alcalde latino de la ciudad. “Se lo debemos a ellos, a su seguridad, a su bienestar, y eso incluye una vivienda digna”.

Jiménez promocionó la construcción de nuevas viviendas para trabajadores agrícolas y la calificó como “lo más destacado del año”.

El sospechoso en ese caso fue identificado como Chunli Zhao, originario de China. Cinco de las siete víctimas del tiroteo también procedían de China, mientras que las otras dos eran de México.

Los funcionarios de Half Moon Bay han recaudado más de 12 millones de dólares para la construcción de viviendas para trabajadores agrícolas, varias de las cuales se reservarán para las víctimas del tiroteo del año pasado. El Ayuntamiento de Half Moon Bay también acaba de aprobar fondos para continuar con las viviendas de emergencia para las víctimas, que han estado viviendo en alquileres temporales desde la noche del tiroteo, hasta que se complete la construcción de viviendas permanentes, lo que se espera para la primavera o el verano de 2025.

El tiroteo acaparó titulares nacionales, apenas un día después de otro tiroteo en Monterey Park, al este de Los Ángeles, y reveló las deplorables condiciones de vivienda que soportan muchos trabajadores agrícolas.

Unas 200 personas se reunieron para el homenaje, celebrado en el Boys and Girls Club en el centro de Half Moon Bay, una mezcla de residentes, funcionarios públicos y miembros de la comunidad de trabajadores agrícolas, incluidos aquellos

Otros se quejaron de que se ha hablado mucho sobre mejorar las condiciones de los trabajadores agrícolas a un año transcurrido desde el tiroteo del 23 de enero que se cobró siete vidas, pero no se han tomado suficientes medidas.

Después del tiroteo se creó una oficina de cumplimiento de normas laborales y un grupo de trabajo sobre vivienda, señaló el supervisor del Distrito 3, Ray Mueller.

Curando del trauma En cuanto a las víctimas, la vivienda es una preocupación y la curación otra.

“Todavía muestran síntomas de trastorno de estrés postraumático”, dijo Sao Leng U, de Self Help for the Elderly, con sede en San Francisco. U ha estado trabajando estrechamente con los trabajadores agrícolas chinos para brindarles vivienda y apoyo de salud mental durante el año pasado.

Kique Bazán, de la organización sin fines de lucro ALAS, que trabaja con la importante comunidad latina de trabajadores agrícolas de Half Moon Bay, contó cómo a varias de las víctimas se les pidió que contaran sus testimonios la semana pasada como parte de un proceso legal en curso.

“El trauma volvió”, dijo. “Incluso los síntomas físicos de temblores, rigidez y dolor de cuello. Fue brutal”.

Bazán dice que el año pasado ha sido difícil y, si bien acoge con agrado las medidas tomadas por los funcionarios locales y estatales desde la tragedia del año pasado, la retórica antiinmigrante que se está afianzando a nivel nacional sugiere una continua “desorientación” sobre lo que significa ser un inmigrante.

“Hemos dejado de escuchar”, dijo Bazán, “y no es así como vamos a seguir adelante”.

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OVERNIGHT SHOOTING CASTS PALL OVER MEMORIAL FOR FARMWORKERS IN HALF MOON BAY The memorial focused on efforts to improve conditions for farmworkers since last year's shooting, even as another shooting 24 hours earlier underscored ongoing safety concerns.

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ALF MOON BAY, Ca. – Residents and public officials gathered in Half Moon Bay on Sunday January 21 for a memorial marking the one-year anniversary of a shooting that claimed the lives of seven farmworkers.

The event came on the heels of another shooting the night before at a nearby housing complex, underscoring the challenge of improving living conditions for farmworkers in this small coastal town.

“We arrested the suspect last night,” said San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, who was on hand for the memorial Sunday evening.

“The community is scared,” she added, “and we want to make sure they feel safe.”

There are an estimated 1,700 farmworkers living and working in and around San Mateo County, a largely invisible population separated by language, immigration and economic status.

While a majority are from Mexico and Central America, last year’s shooting also brought to light the existence of a small community of Chinese farmworkers in Half Moon Bay. Fears of power outages & rising gang presence Earlier in the day Corpus and several officers from the Sheriff’s office held a townhall meeting at the nearby Moon Ridge Apartments, where the previous evening’s shooting occurred and where many of Half Moon Bay’s farmworkers reside.

The suspect in that shooting has been identified as 18-year-old Orlando Montelongo Chavarin, from Unincorporated San Mateo County Coast. According to law enforcement, the shooting occurred at around 7:30 PM Saturday night. A 22-year-old was injured and later taken to hospital.

While few details have been released, residents at the town hall complained about a power outage the night of the shooting which also led to loss of cell phone service. One young woman described how she hadn’t learned of the shooting until 2:30 the next morning, wondering about her safety and that of her family.

“It happens a lot,” she said of the outage. “It’s a huge issue.”

The discussion later turned to concerns about gang involvement and the lack of resources available to young people in the area, an isolated and largely agricultural region some thirty miles south of San Francisco.

Speaking in Spanish, one mother said she hears from her children about the growing presence of gangs in schools, adding that many in the community are fearful of engaging with law enforcement. “I’m not just speaking for me, but for the whole community,” she said.

Those fears appeared to be vindicated when officials stressed in response that under property regulations, any evidence of gang affiliation on the part of a family member could lead to eviction for the entire family.

“They are young kids, they need help,” the mother stressed as tears rolled down her cheeks.

Others complained that there has been a lot of talk about improving conditions for farmworkers in the year since the Jan. 23 shooting that claimed seven lives but not enough action.

The suspect in that case was identified as Chunli Zhao, originally from China. Five of the seven victims in the shooting also hailed from China, while the two others were from Mexico.

the memorial got underway.

“Today, let’s not forget that farmworkers provide our food security,” said Half Moon Bay Mayor Joaquin Jimenez, the city’s first Latino mayor.

“We owe it to them, their safety, their well-being, and that includes decent housing.”

The shooting garnered national headlines, coming just a day after another shooting in Monterey Park, east of Los Angeles, and revealed the deplorable housing conditions that many farmworkers endure.

Jimenez touted the construction of new farmworker housing, calling it the “highlight of the year.”

Farmworker housing a priority Housing was in fact a central theme of the memorial Sunday evening, which began with a sound healing ceremony combining elements of both Chinese and Latino cultures. Wafts of incense wafted in through the open doors as

Families made signs remembers those lost to the shooting in Jan. of last year. Photo Credit: Manuel Ortiz

ATENCIÓN DESARROLLADORES/ PROVEDORES (ATTENTION OWNERS/DEVELOPERS)

INVITACION PARA PROPUESTAS (INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS) PROJECT BASED VOUCHERS VASH EXISTENTES (EXISTING PROJECT BASED VOUCHERS VASH) El Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa (HACCC), en asociacion con el Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), invita a propietarios y promotores de propiedades de alquiler dentro del Condado de Contra Costa (no incluido la cuidad de Pittsburg) a presenter propuestas de participacion en el Project Based Voucher Program (PBV). Elobjetivo principal de esta asignacion es otorgar asistencia del PBV asistencia a propiedades que tienen unidades reservadas para alquilar a Veteranos referidos por el VAMC bajo el programa de Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH). Los premios se limitaran a no mas de 16 PBVs por proyecto, sujetos a limites de HUD por los proyectos de assistencia de PBV. Sin embargo, si se presentan menos propuestas, la cantidad de unidades otorgadas puede variar. Todos los proyectos deben estar buscando retener asequibilidada por un largo-plazo para este Proyecto.

La oferta de asistencia se le esta ofreciendo a propiedades que necesitan por lo menos $3000 por unidad incluyendo los unidads que parte del trabajo esta prorrateada a completar en areas o sistemas communes, o proyectos de construccion nuevos.

La asistencia para la ayuda de alquiler esta disponisble para un total hasta 80 unidades.

Atencion: Participacion en el Programa PBV require la conformidad de los Requisitos de Vivienda Justa e Igualdad de Oportunidades (Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Requirements) y los Niveles Laborales Federal (Federal Labor Standards) pueden ser aplicables a los proyectos elegibles.

La solicitud de propuestas se pueden conseguir en: Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa 3133 Estudillo Street Martinez, CA 94553 Contact Person Tony Ucciferri: (925) 957-8055 tucciferri@contracostahousing.org Todas las propuestas deben dirigirse a HACCC en la misma direccion indicada anteriormente. Solo se aceptaran para consideracion propuestas en respuesta a esta invitaction. Los propietarios/desarrolladores seran notificados por una carta de la aceptacion o rechazo de su propuesta. Los criterios de seleccion estaran disponibles en el sitio web de HACCC en www.contracostahousing.org.

Todas las propuestas TIENEN QUE recibirse a mas tardar al as 2:00 p.m. el Jueves 22 de Febrero de 2024.

Officials in Half Moon Bay have raised over $12 million for construction of farmworker housing, several units of which will be set aside for victims of last year’s shooting. Half Moon Bay’s City Council also just approved funding to continue emergency housing for the victims, who have been living in temporary rentals since the night of the shooting, until construction of permanent housing is complete, expected in the spring or summer of 2025.

Some two hundred people gathered for the memorial, held at the Boys and Girls Club in downtown Half Moon Bay, a mix of residents, public officials and members of the farm working community, including those directly impacted by the shooting.

“It blew a hole in our hearts,” said Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, whose district includes Half Moon Bay, of the Jan 23 shooting, adding that it “ripped the veil” off a community that until then had gone “unrecognized.”

“We didn’t hear their cries for help,” said Assemblymember Phil Ting, whose district includes portions of San Mateo County. He pointed to the lack of channels available to farmworkers prior to the shooting for lodging complaints regarding employment or housing concerns.

The owners of the two farms where last years’ shooting occurred were later cited by Cal OSHA for numerous health and safety violations.

An office of labor standards enforcement and a housing task force were both created in the wake of the shooting, noted District 3 Supervisor Ray Mueller.

Healing from the trauma As for the victims, housing is one concern, healing another.

“They are still showing PTSD symptoms,” said Saoleng U with the San Francisco-based Self Help for the Elderly. U has been working closely with the Chinese farmworkers to provide housing and mental health support over the past year.

Kique Bazan with the non-profit ALAS, which works with Half Moon Bay’s sizable Latino farm working community, told how several of the victims were asked to recount their testimonies as recently as last week as part of ongoing legal proceedings.

“The trauma came back,” he said. “Even the physical symptoms of shaking, stiffening up, aching necks. It was brutal.”

Bazan says the past year has been tough, and while he welcomes the measures taken by local and state officials since last year’s tragedy, the anti-immigrant rhetoric taking hold nationally suggests an ongoing “cluelessness” around what it means to be an immigrant.

“We have stopped listening,” said Bazan, “and that is not how we are going to move forward.”

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DREAM FOR ALL: DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR FIRST-TIME CALIFORNIA HOMEBUYERS RELAUNCHES WITH NEW LOTTERY

State officials hope a lottery and an emphasis on first-generation homebuyers will make California’s most generous down payment assistance program more equitable.

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historical redlining without explicitly addressing race, Briones said.

alifornia will dole out $250 million more in down payment assistance to firsttime homebuyers this spring, while making changes to its 1-year-old program aimed at reaching a more diverse group of borrowers across the state.

California Dream for All’s new rules include a requirement that at least one homebuyer in each transaction be a first-generation homebuyer, defined as someone who has never owned a home and whose parents also did not own a home, or someone who grew up in foster care. The state also has lowered the income eligibility threshold from 150% of the area median income to 120%, a number that ranges from about $95,000 a year in Fresno County to about $215,000 in Santa Clara County.

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Last year frenzied homebuyers hoovered up nearly all $300 million budgeted for the California Dream for All loan program in just 11 days. While the new program was wildly popular, some realtors and lenders reported that clients who received the funds were already far along in the home purchase process, fueling speculation about whether the loans were going to people who already could afford to buy homes.

The program’s next round, which launched on January 18, keeps the same “shared appreciation” lending model: The state will give first-time homebuyers money towards a down payment — up to 20% of the purchase price or $150,000, whichever is lower — then it will get paid back the loan plus a share of the home’s appreciation whenever it sells again.

This time the California Housing Finance Agency, which administers Dream for All, hopes to head off a mad scramble for the loans by replacing its original first-come, firstserved model with a lottery.

Homebuyers will have until April to find a state-approved lender and start working on an application. A lottery opens in early April, and buyers will have a month to submit their applications. Between 1,700 and 2,000 lucky lottery winners will receive vouchers that they’ll then have 90 days to spend on a home.

More time to prepare The extra time to prepare should help Californians who may not be sure if they could buy a home without state assistance, said CalHFA spokesperson Eric Johnson.

The program is for people for whom homeownership “may be a dream but they’ve got the steady income, they’ve got the decent credit score of above 660 and they’re thinking, ‘OK, wow, this could really make the difference,’ ” said Johnson. “This gives them time to get motivated, to find a loan officer. If they need to do a little work on their credit score or change their debt-to-income ratio, they’ve got time to work with one of our loan officers or brokers.”

The agency will set aside a number of vouchers for each region of the state based on its share of the state’s households. That’s to avoid the geographic disparities that emerged in the program’s first round, in which Sacramento County homebuyers disproportionately benefited but those in Los Angeles County, which represents 25% of the state’s population, received just 9% of loans.

California Dream for All “was initially conceived of as focusing on higher-cost parts of the state where it’s especially hard to use existing down payment programs, and that was not exactly an unequivocal success,” said Adam Briones, CEO of California Community Builders, which advocates for closing the racial wealth gap through homeownership and helped draft the research that inspired the program.

The state’s red-hot housing market means some Californians who might otherwise be

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ownership rates, such as Black and Latino Californians. A CalMatters analysis of Dream for All’s first round found that its beneficiaries included a higher share of people of color than exists among California’s current homeowners, but they were still whiter than the state’s overall population.

Dream for All’s backers had hoped it would especially benefit members of communities that have experienced redlining or low home-

California law prohibits state-sponsored affirmative action, which poses a challenge for officials trying to design a program that tackles

able to afford mortgage payments must struggle to save enough for a down payment.

About 55% of Californians own their homes, the second-lowest home ownership rate of any state, behind New York.

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The state plans an outreach campaign beginning in February that will focus especially on Southern California and the Central Coast to let potential homebuyers know about the program, Johnson said. It will include flyers in laundromats, text messages and advertisements on Spanish-language radio and in Black newspapers.

Colette Washington, a realtor in Oakland, said that about a quarter of her clients are first-time homebuyers and she tried to encourage them to apply for California Dream for All last year.

But most were confused by the program and procrastinated, she said, and the money ran out before any of them successfully applied.

Buying a house “is probably the biggest financial commitment most average folks will make in a lifetime and so it’s intimidating,” she said.

“Fear is paralyzing.”

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This time around, she said, “I personally would like to see the people who really need the money get it first.”

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So far California Dream for All has survived Gov. Newsom’s budget ax, which fell on some of the state’s other housing programs last week, as the governor proposed clawbacks of unspent funds to solve a budget deficit his office projects will reach $38 billion in 202425.

Created in 2022, Dream for All was originally envisioned as a 10-year, $10 billion investment before lawmakers scaled it back last year.

Californians interested in applying for the program can visit the California Dream for All website for updates or join CalHFA’s homebuyer email list.

Johnson had one other piece of advice for wannabe homeowners in the state: “Most importantly, don’t give up hope. There is a possibility of owning your own home in California.”

FOR THE RECORD: This story has been updated to reflect that potential homebuyers have 90 days after receiving a Dream for All loan to use it to buy a home.

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El estado planea una campaña de divulgación a partir de febrero que se centrará especialmente en el sur de California y la costa central para informar a los posibles compradores de viviendas sobre el programa, dijo Johnson. Incluirá folletos en lavanderías, mensajes de texto y anuncios en la radio en español y en periódicos negros.

alifornia distribuirá $250 millones más en asistencia para el pago inicial a compradores de vivienda por primera vez esta primavera, al tiempo que realizará cambios en su programa de un año de antigüedad destinado a llegar a un grupo más diverso de prestatarios en todo el estado.

El año pasado, los frenéticos compradores de viviendas acapararon casi todos los $300 millones presupuestados para el programa de préstamos California Dream for All en sólo 11 días. Si bien el nuevo programa fue tremendamente popular, algunos agentes inmobiliarios y prestamistas informaron que los clientes que recibieron los fondos ya estaban muy avanzados en el proceso de compra de una vivienda, lo que alimentó la especulación sobre si los préstamos se destinarían a personas que ya podían permitirse el lujo de comprar una vivienda.

La próxima ronda del programa, que se lanzó el 18 de enero, mantiene el mismo modelo de préstamo de “apreciación compartida”: es decir el estado dará dinero a los compradores de vivienda por primera vez para el pago inicial (hasta el 20% del precio de compra o $150,000, lo que sea menor) a cambio de recibir el reembolso del préstamo más una parte de la apreciación (equity) de la vivienda cada vez que se venda nuevamente.

Esta vez, la Agencia de Financiamiento de Vivienda de California, que administra el programa Dream for All, espera evitar una lucha alocada por los préstamos reemplazando su modelo original de orden de llegada por un sistema de lotería.

Los compradores de vivienda tendrán hasta abril para encontrar un prestamista aprobado por el estado y comenzar a trabajar en una solicitud. A principios de abril se abre un sorteo y los compradores tendrán un mes para presentar sus solicitudes. Entre 1,700 y 2,000 afortunados ganadores de la lotería recibirán vales que luego tendrán 60 días para gastar en una casa.

Más tiempo para prepararse El tiempo adicional para prepararse debería ayudar a los californianos que tal vez no estén seguros de poder comprar una casa sin asistencia estatal, dijo el portavoz de CalHFA, Eric Johnson.

El programa es para personas para quienes ser propietario de una vivienda “puede ser un sueño, pero tienen in-

Una casa en venta en el distrito Sunset de San Francisco el 12 de julio de 2023. Photo Credit: Semantha Norris / CalMatters

gresos estables, un puntaje crediticio decente de más de 660 y piensan: ‘Está bien, vaya, esto realmente podría marcar la diferencia’”, dijo Johnson. “Esto les da tiempo para motivarse y encontrar un agente de préstamos. Si necesitan trabajar un poco en su puntaje crediticio o cambiar su relación deuda-ingresos, tienen tiempo para trabajar con uno de nuestros agentes o corredores de préstamos”.

La agencia reservará una cantidad de vales para cada región del estado en función de su participación en los hogares del estado. Esto es para evitar las disparidades geográficas que surgieron en la primera ronda del programa, en la que los compradores de viviendas del condado de Sacramento se beneficiaron desproporcionadamente pero los del condado de Los Ángeles, que representa el 25% de la población del estado, recibieron sólo el 9% de los préstamos.

California Dream for All “fue concebido inicialmente para centrarse en partes del estado de mayor costo donde es especialmente difícil utilizar los programas de pago inicial existentes, y eso no fue exactamente un éxito inequívoco”, dijo Adam Briones, director ejecutivo de California Community Builders, que aboga por cerrar la brecha de riqueza racial a través de la propiedad de vivienda y ayudó a redactar la investigación que inspiró el programa.

El mercado inmobiliario al rojo vivo del estado significa que algunos californianos que de otro modo podrían hacer frente a los pagos de la hipoteca deben tener dificultades para ahorrar lo suficiente para

el pago inicial. Alrededor del 55% de los californianos son propietarios de sus viviendas, la segunda tasa de propiedad de viviendas más baja de cualquier estado, solo por detrás de Nueva York. ¿Quién se beneficiará?

Los partidarios de Dream for All esperaban que beneficiara especialmente a los miembros de comunidades que han experimentado líneas rojas o bajas tasas de propiedad de vivienda, como los californianos de raza negra y latinos. Un análisis de CalMatters de la primera ronda de Dream for All encontró que sus beneficiarios incluían una mayor proporción de personas de color que la que existe entre los propietarios actuales de viviendas en California, pero aún eran más blancos que la población general del estado.

La ley de California prohíbe la Acción Afirmativa patrocinada por el estado, lo que plantea un desafío para los funcionarios que intentan diseñar un programa que aborde la línea roja histórica sin abordar explícitamente la raza, dijo Briones.

Las nuevas reglas de California Dream for All incluyen el requisito de que al menos un comprador de vivienda en cada transacción sea un comprador de vivienda de primera generación, definido como alguien que nunca ha sido propietario de una vivienda y cuyos padres tampoco fueron propietarios de una vivienda, o alguien que creció en hogares de acogida (Foster homes). El estado también ha reducido el umbral de elegibilidad de ingresos del 150% del ingreso medio del área al 120%, una cifra que oscila entre aproximadamente $95,000 al año en el condado de Fresno y aproximadamente

Colette Washington, agente de bienes raíces en Oakland, dijo que aproximadamente una cuarta parte de sus clientes son compradores de vivienda por primera vez y trató de alentarlos a solicitar California Dream for All el año pasado.

Pero la mayoría se sintió confundida por el programa y postergó las cosas, dijo, y el dinero se acabó antes de que ninguno de ellos presentara su solicitud exitosamente.

Comprar una casa “es probablemente el mayor compromiso financiero que la mayoría de la gente promedio hará en su vida y por eso es intimidante”, dijo. “El miedo es paralizante”.

Esta vez, dijo: “Personalmente, me gustaría que las personas que realmente necesitan el dinero lo obtengan primero”.

Cómo solicitar ‘Dream for All’ Hasta ahora, California Dream for All ha sobrevivido al recorte presupuestario del gobernador Newsom, que recayó en algunos de los otros programas de vivienda del estado la semana pasada, mientras el gobernador propuso recuperaciones de fondos no gastados para resolver un déficit presupuestario que su oficina proyecta alcanzará los $38 mil millones en 2024. 25.

Creado en 2022, Dream for All se concibió originalmente como una inversión de 10 mil millones de dólares a 10 años antes de que los legisladores la redujeran el año pasado.

Los californianos interesados en solicitar el programa pueden visitar el sitio web California ‘Dream for All’ para obtener actualizaciones o unirse a la lista de correo electrónico de compradores de vivienda de CalHFA .

Johnson tenía otro consejo para los aspirantes a propietarios de viviendas en el estado: “Lo más importante es que no pierdan la esperanza. Existe la posibilidad de ser propietario de su propia casa en California”.

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lock, de Seattle's Medlock and Sons, uno de los pocos talleres independientes de reparación de Tesla del país, tendrás que sustituir la batería de ese VE cada ocho años aproximadamente, ¡con un coste de entre 15.000 y 25.000 dólares! Y volverías a empezar todo el ciclo de la huella de carbono. De hecho, muchos VE que ni siquiera son tan viejos se dirigen al desguace en lugar de a una segunda vida en la carretera. Nada de esto es bueno ni para los consumidores ni para el medio ambiente.

t has been a tough run for electric vehicles (EVs) in recent months, with lots of bad press about everything from shorter ranges in cold weather to consumer frustration with getting stranded to the huge carbon footprint of the newfangled cars when factoring in life cycle assessments that include manufacturing. Whether or not these problems are enough to reduce sales in 2024 for the first time in the modern history of EVs is anybody’s guess.

Perhaps EV’s biggest Achilles heel is the precious metal mining involved. According to Hesham Bakhbakhi, an expert in the central heating and renewable energy industry, the manufacture of a single Tesla Model Y battery requires moving some 250 tons of soil to obtain the needed metals (lithium, nickel, manganese and cobalt), not counting hundreds more pounds of aluminum, steel, graphite and plastic that are needed.

“The Caterpillar 994A is used for earthmoving to obtain the essential minerals. It consumes 264 gallons of diesel in 12 hours,” says Bakhbakhi.

“Finally, you get a ‘zero emissions’ car.”

According to the International Energy Agency, manufacturing EVs requires six times the minerals and metals as an internal combustion engine vehicle. To add insult to injury, most of the minerals Tesla uses to manufacture these batteries come from China or Africa. “Much of the labor for extracting the minerals in Africa is done by children,” adds Bakhbakhi. “If we buy electric cars, it's China who profits most.”

Does replacing an EV's battery for $15-25k when it wears out in less than eight years jeopardize the emissions reduction gains we get from ditching the gas-guzzler? Photo Credit: Freepik

Perhaps this is why you can score a used EV surprisingly cheap. Rental car company Hertz announced recently that it is selling off some 20,000 EVs from its rental fleet with prices starting at only $20,000 for a high-mileage but well-maintained Tesla Model 3. Hertz is also unloading Chevy Bolt EUVs starting at around $22,500 and Tesla Model Ys for $33,000. Hertz says it’s time to sell these cars to better balance its supply and expected demand for EVs, but analysts point to the company needing to scrap lower-margin rentals and reduce damage expenses associated with EVs, which are much more expensive to fix after an accident or breakdown than their internal combustion counterparts. But one can’t also wonder whether the battery replacement cost of high-mileage EVs has a bit to do with Hertz’s big sell-off now.

Nevertheless, most environmentalists remain bullish on

the transition to EVs and view these bumps in the road as opportunities to learn and improve so that someday in the not-to-distant future, we can get most of the gas-guzzling cars and trucks off the American road and power our EVs with clean, renewable energy.

CONTACTS: Minerals used in electric cars compared to conventional cars, https:// www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/charts/minerals-used-inelectric-cars-compared-toconventional-cars; Why Tesla's woes signal trouble for the electric car industry, https://www.kuow.org/ stories/why-tesla-s-woessignal-trouble-for-the-electric-car-industry.

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n los últimos meses, los vehículos eléctricos (VE) han atravesado una mala racha, con mucha mala prensa sobre todo tipo de temas, desde la menor autonomía en climas fríos hasta la frustración de los consumidores por quedarse tirados, pasando por la enorme huella de carbono de los coches de última generación si se tienen en cuenta las evaluaciones del ciclo de vida que incluyen la fabricación. Nadie sabe si estos problemas serán suficientes para reducir las ventas en 2024 por primera vez en la historia moderna de los vehículos eléctricos.

Quizá el mayor talón de Aquiles de los VE sea la extracción de metales preciosos. Según Hesham Bakhbakhi, experto en la industria de la calefacción central y las energías renovables, la fabricación de una sola batería del Tesla Model Y requiere mover unas 250 toneladas de tierra para obtener los metales necesarios (litio, níquel, manga-

neso y cobalto), sin contar otros cientos de kilos de aluminio, acero, grafito y plástico que se necesitan. "La Caterpillar 994A se utiliza para el movimiento de tierras con el fin de obtener los minerales esenciales. Consume 264 galones de gasóleo en 12 horas", dice Bakhbakhi. "Por último, se consigue un coche 'cero emisiones'".

Según la Agencia Internacional de la Energía, la fabricación de VE requiere seis veces más minerales y metales que un vehículo con motor de combustión interna. Por si fuera poco, la mayoría de los minerales que Tesla utiliza para fabricar estas baterías proceden de China o África. "Gran parte del trabajo para extraer los minerales en África lo realizan niños", añade Bakhbakhi. "Si compramos coches eléctricos, quien más se beneficia es China".

Un estudio de Ernst & Young de 2019 concluyó que se necesitan entre 65.000 y 80.000 millas de conducción (entre 5 y 7 años) para compensar la huella de carbono de la compra de un nuevo VE. Pero según Carl Med-

A 2019 study by Ernst & Young found that it takes 65,000-80,000 miles of driving (5-7 years) to offset the carbon footprint of purchasing a new EV. But according to Carl Medlock of Seattle’s Medlock and Sons, one of the few independent Tesla repair shops in the country, you’ll have to replace that EV battery every eight years or so— at a cost of $15,000-$25,000!

And you would be starting the whole carbon footprint cycle all over again. Indeed, many EVs that aren’t even that old are heading for the scrapyard instead of onto a second life on the road. None of this is good news for consumers or the environment.

Quizá por eso se puede conseguir un VE usado sorprendentemente barato. La empresa de alquiler de coches Hertz anunció recientemente que está vendiendo unos 20.000 vehículos eléctricos de su flota de alquiler a precios que empiezan en solo 20.000 dólares por un Tesla Model 3 con mucho kilometraje pero en buen estado. Hertz también se está deshaciendo de los Chevy Bolt EUV a partir de unos 22.500 dólares y de los Tesla Model Y por 33.000 dólares.

Hertz dice que es el momento de vender estos coches para equilibrar mejor su oferta y la demanda prevista de VE, pero los analistas apuntan a que la compañía necesita desechar los alquileres de menor margen y reducir los gastos de daños asociados a los VE, que son mucho más caros de arreglar después de un accidente o avería que sus homólogos de combustión interna. Pero tampoco cabe preguntarse si el coste de sustitución de las baterías de los VE de alto kilometraje tiene algo que ver con la gran venta de Hertz en estos momentos.

No obstante, la mayoría de los ecologistas siguen siendo optimistas respecto a la transición a los VE y ven estos baches en el camino como oportunidades para aprender y mejorar, de modo que algún día, en un futuro no muy lejano, podamos retirar de las carreteras estadounidenses la mayoría de los coches y camiones que consumen mucha gasolina y alimentar nuestros VE con energía limpia y renovable.

CONTACTOS: Minerales utilizados en los coches eléctricos en comparación con los convencionales, https://www.iea. org/data-and-statistics/charts/ minerals-used-in-electric-carscompared-to-conventionalcars; Por qué los problemas de Tesla auguran problemas a la industria del coche eléctrico, https://www.kuow.org/stories/ why-tesla-s-woes-signal-trouble-for-the-electric-car-industry.

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En una región donde la autocracia va en aumento, la ascensión de Bernardo Arévalo esta semana en Guatemala se considera un golpe para la democracia.

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IUDAD DE GUATEMALA— Los habitantes de esta ciudad, la más grande de Centroamérica, se despiertan esta semana con la esperanza puesta en su nuevo presidente, Bernardo Arévalo, que tomó posesión de su cargo en la madrugada del 15 de enero, tras un día de tensión en el que sus enemigos políticos hicieron esfuerzos desesperados por retrasar la ceremonia de investidura. En una región donde la autocracia va en aumento, la ascensión de Arévalo en Guatemala se considera un golpe para la democracia.

“Entró como pez bajo el agua, nadie se lo esperaba”, dijo Marta Cuevas, de 74 años, tortillera y madre de cuatro hijos, cuyo rostro mostraba una expresión de júbilo cuando vio a Arévalo tomar el mando de las fuerzas armadas en una plaza al aire libre esa misma mañana.

Arévalo, un académico y diplomático de 65 años, obtuvo una sorprendente victoria aplastante el pasado agosto, pero tuvo que hacer frente a complots de asesinato, exilios y detenciones de aliados y maniobras legales de las autoridades judiciales. Finalmente fue juramentado a su cargo, ante una audiencia de jefes de Estado y otros invitados oficiales obligados a enfriar los ánimos durante nueve largas horas cuando nadie sabía si los miembros del Congreso, en una bulliciosa sesión al otro lado de la ciudad, se pondrían de acuerdo para validar la elección.

“La democracia ha superado su prueba más dura”, rezaba el titular de un periódico local.

Una vuelta de página El cambio no tardó en hacerse patente. La ceremonia que presenciaron Cuevas y otros habría sido impensable en otro tiempo. En una exhibición pública deliberada, cientos de militares uniformados, incluidos cadetes a caballo, oficiales de la marina y fuerzas especiales del ejército vestidas de camuflaje llamadas Kaibiles, unidad responsable de algunas de las masacres más atroces de la guerra civil de Guatemala (finalizada en 1996), prometieron obediencia al presidente civil electo democráticamente Arévalo asumió el mando con un discurso que hacía hincapié en los derechos humanos y la adhesión a la Constitución.

El nuevo Ministro de defensa, General de división Henry Sáenz Ramos, se comprometió a “subordinación y respeto” de los militares a los funcionarios electos y habló de la “dignidad de la persona”. Aviones que inclinaron sus alas y helicópteros sobrevolaron la plaza, que antaño albergaba el palacio presidencial.

La última vez que muchos de los presenteslo habían visto fue durante los golpes de Estado.

El padre de Arévalo, Juan José Arévalo (fallecido en 1990), fue el primer presidente del país electo democráticamente, inaugurando lo que en ocasiones se denomina los “Diez Años de Primavera”, una era de reformas progresistas que terminó en 1954 con un golpe de estado patrocinado por la CIA (Agencia central de inteligencia de los Estados Unidos) el cual dio paso a décadas de gobierno dirigido por los militares o en deuda con ellos. El más joven de los Arévalo, licen-

El apoyo indígena a la presidencia de Arévalo nunca fue un asunto transaccional, es decir, apoyo a cambio de puestos. Sin embargo, ya está recibiendo algunas críticas por no haber nombrado ahora a más mayas en puestos de gran visibilidad, aunque se ha comprometido a hacerlo, como dijo en su comparecencia en la plaza pública tras la toma de posesión, “para hacerles partícipes de la toma de decisiones, reconociéndoles y recogiendo su sabiduría… No más discriminación, no más racismo”.

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Los guatemaltecos portaron banderas que representaban a “Los Cuatro Pueblos” de Guatemala: mayas, garífunas, xincas y ladinos, para celebrar la toma de posesión de Bernardo Arévalo. Photo Credit: Mary Jo McConahay

ciado en filosofía y sociología, trabajó durante años en Ginebra en proyectos de asesoramiento a Estados en transición hacia la democracia y se le considera bien preparado para trabajar con militares.

‘El fin de la corrupción’ En numerosas entrevistas sobre lo que quieren de la nueva administración, los indígenas mayas guatemaltecos, quienes constituyen casi la mitad de la población, hablaron de “el fin de la corrupción y la delincuencia”, un mejor acceso a las escuelas, el respeto a los territorios donde viven y a sus recursos naturales, incluidos los bosques y el agua.

Amparo Consuelo, de 72 años, de San Andrés Ixtahuatán, en el extremo occidental del país, encabezó sus expectativas con una reducción del costo de la “canasta básica”, compuesta por alimentos como frijoles y arroz. “Queremos luz, agua, casas dignas, trabajo”.

Consuelo y otras mujeres de su pueblo viajaron 11 horas para presenciar el discurso de Arévalo ante sus partidarios en la céntrica Plaza de la Constitución, donde, debido a los retrasos del Congreso, esperaron hasta las 3 de la madrugada para ver al nuevo presidente, que acudió en persona a darles las gracias.

Consuelo tenía pocas dudas sobre de dónde seguiría viniendo la oposición a Arévalo: de la élite empresarial del país y de los funcionarios del Ministerio de Justicia que intentaron bloquear su toma de posesión.

“Primero tiene que dar gracias a Dios, luego lidiar con el CACIF”, dijo, el grupo de presión que representa a las empresas más poderosas del país, el Comité Coordinador de Asociaciones Agrícolas, Comerciales, Industriales y Financieras. Tendrá que “eliminar” a los funcionarios a sueldo, dijo, “empezando por los organismos judiciales”.

El agotador espectáculo de resistencia a los intentos oficiales de revertir los resultados electorales; el cual duró meses, estuvo liderado por las autoridades indígenas, que provocaron el bloqueo de carreteras, mantuvieron un flujo constante de reuniones informativas y comunicados y organizaron un extraordinario asedio pacífico de 106 días al Ministerio de Justicia para presionar por el respeto a la votación.

Mayas de comunidades alejadas se turnaron para dormir en las aceras, desplegar pancartas, ofrecer comida y celebrar ceremonias religiosas a cargo de sus guías espirituales.

Asistieron a la misa al aire libre oficiada por el más alto prelado católico de este país, el cardenal Álvaro Ramazzini, quien es cercano al Papa Francisco. En todo momento, los resistentes indígenas no llevaban la bandera del partido político Semilla de Arévalo, sino la bandera nacional azul y blanca.

“No están a favor de Arévalo, están a favor de la democracia”, dijo Santiago Bastos, estudioso de las etnias guatemaltecas desde hace mucho tiempo y ahora en el Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios Superiores en Antropología Social de Guadalajara (México).

Bastos estuvo observando los actos de la semana de inauguración.

No obstante, en los inciertos meses que transcurrieron entre las elecciones y la toma de posesión, Arévalo no dejó de reconocer el papel clave de los indígenas en la protección del voto que le convirtió en presidente.

A menudo utilizaba el término “Los Cuatro Pueblos” cuando hablaba de los guatemaltecos, refiriéndose a los distintos grupos que componen la población guatemalteca: mayas, garífunas, xincas y los ladinos o mayoritariamente blancos que han gobernado el país desde la conquista española del siglo XVI.

Por ley, Arévalo no puede despedir a la fiscal general Consuelo Porras, quien supervisó la oposición a los resultados electorales en los tribunales, pero el primer día de su presidencia pidió su dimisión.

La primera parada de Arévalo, tras su toma de posesión en el Teatro Nacional, fue visitar a los mayas que velaban frente al ministerio, a plena noche, y al día siguiente asistió a una ceremonia religiosa maya en Kaminal Juyu, un antiguo emplazamiento a las afueras de la capital.

Liderazgo indígena

Arévalo a nombrado a docenas de mayas

Las preocupaciones y circunscripciones de Arévalo son muchas, y tendrá que moverlas y financiarlas sin el apoyo de una mayoría en el Congreso. Reconoció de inmediato su responsabilidad con los migrantes guatemaltecos -55.000 fueron deportados de Estados Unidos en 2023, un aumento del 36% respecto al año anterior-. Declaró que la migración debe reconocerse como un problema “global” que exige soluciones internacionales.

Guatemala hará su parte, dijo, cuidando compasivamente a los miles de salvadoreños, nicaragüenses, hondureños y venezolanos, por ejemplo, que aparecen en su camino a Estados Unidos – algunos pueden ser vistos mendigando en las calles.

Un líder de uno de los muchos grupos culturales que acudieron a la capital para celebrar con la multitud, Francisco Marcial, de 58 años, músico profesional garífuna, dijo que con Arévalo “esperamos en Dios que se abran las puertas a la descentralización de las operaciones gubernamentales” para llamar la atención sobre pueblos como el suyo, Livingston—en la costa caribeña, cuyos residentes son afrodescendientes—e incluir su historia, como se incluye a los mayas, en el currículo escolar nacional.

Arévalo, quien hace hincapié en los derechos de la mujer, presidirá el primer gabinete presidencial del país con equilibrio de género. En la ceremonia militar de la plaza se comprometió a nombrar a la primera mujer general de brigada del ejército.

Pero para algunos defensores esto no es suficiente. Ángela Mariela Romero, de 46 años, representante legal de Trans Queens of the Night (Reinas trans de la noche), un grupo de apoyo a transexuales que tiene estatus de observador en la Organización de Estados Americanos, ha sobrevivido a cuatro intentos de asesinato y quiere que el nuevo presidente haga algo para hacer frente a los ataques contra las personas LGBTQ+. Dijo que “queremos que se apruebe una ley sobre identidad de género” en el Congreso.

“Las expectativas de la ciudadanía son altas”, decía una editorial del diario más importante del país, Prensa Libre. Para el nuevo gobierno de Arévalo, decía, “eso constituye el mayor reto”.

MaryJo McConahay es periodista y escritora. Su último libro es Playing God, American Catholic Bishops and the Far Right (Melville House)

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HIGH HOPES AS GUATEMALANS CELEBRATE NEW PRESIDENT In a region where autocracy is rising, Bernardo Arevalo’s ascension in Guatemala this week is being seen as a blow for democracy.

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UATEMALA CITY — Residents of this largest city in Central America are waking up this week with hope in their new president, Bernardo Arèvalo, who took office in the pre-dawn hours Jan. 15 after a day of tension when his political enemies made last ditch efforts to delay the inauguration.

In a region where autocracy is rising, Arevalo’s ascension in Guatemala is being seen as a blow for democracy.

“He came in like a fish under water, nobody expected him,” said Marta Cuevas, 74, a tortilla-maker and mother of four whose face wore a look of glee as she watched Arèvalo take command of the armed forces in an open-air plaza later that morning.

Arèvalo, a 65-year old academic and diplomat, won a surprise landslide victory in August, but weathered assassination plots, exiles and arrests of allies, and legal maneuvers by judicial authorities until finally being sworn in, before an audience of heads of state and other official guests forced to cool their heels for nine long hours when no-one knew whether Congress members in a boisterous session across town would agree to validate the election.

“Democracy has overcome its hardest test,” read a local newspaper headline.

A turning of the page Change was quickly evident. The ceremony Cuevas and others witnessed would once have been unthinkable. In a purposefully public display, hundreds of military forces in unformed ranks, including mounted cadets, naval officers, and camouflage-clad army special forces called Kaibiles, a unit responsible for some of the most egregious massacres in Guatemala’s civil war (ended 1996), pledged obedience to the civilian, democratically elected president, who took command with a discourse emphasizing human rights and adherence to the constitution.

New Minister of Defense Major General Henry Saenz Ramos committed the military’s “subordination and respect” to elected officials and spoke to the “dignity of the person.” A flyover of fixed wing aircraft and helicopters tipped its wings over the plaza, which once housed the presidential palace. The last time many in the crowd had seen that was during coups.

Arevalo’s father, Juan Jose Arevalo (d. 1990), was the country’s first democratically elected president, inaugurating what is sometimes called the “Ten Years of Spring,” an era of progressive reforms that ended in 1954 with a CIA-sponsored coup that ushered in decades of government led by, or beholden to, the military. The younger Arèvalo, with academic degrees in philosophy and sociology, worked for years in Geneva on projects that provided counsel to states in transition to democracy, and is considered well prepared for working with the military.

‘An end to corruption’ In numerous interviews about what they wanted from the new administration, Maya indigenous Guatemalans, who make up nearly half the population, spoke of an “end to corruption and delinquency,” better access to schools, respect for the territories where they lived and their natural resources, including woods and water.

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Research and Higher Studies in Social Anthropology in Guadalajara. Bastos was observing inauguration week events.

tan, in the country’s far west, led her expectations with a reduction in the cost of the “canasta basica,” or basic “basket” of food items such as beans and rice. “We want electricity, water, decent houses, work.”

Nevertheless, in the uncertain months between the election and inauguration Arevalo continually recognized the key role of the indigenous in protecting the vote that made him president. He often used the term “The Four Peoples” when speaking of Guatemalans, referring to distinct groups that make up the Guatemalan population – Maya, Garifuna, Xinca, and the ladinos or mostly white people who have run the country since the 16th century Spanish conquest.

Consuelo and other women from their town travelled 11 hours to witness Arèvalo’s address to supporters in the central Plaza of the Constitution where, because of delays by Congress, they waited until 3 a.m. to see the new president who came in person to thank them.

Consuelo had little doubt about where opposition to Arevalo would continue to come from—the country’s business elite and Justice Ministry officials who attempted to block him from taking office.

“First he has to thank God, then deal with CACIF,” she said, the lobby that represents the country’s most powerful businesses, the Coordinating Committee of Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial, and Financial Associations.

He had to “eliminate” functionaries on the take, she said, “beginning with the judicial organisms.”

By law Arevalo cannot fire Attorney General Consuelo Porras, who oversaw opposition to the election results in the courts, but on day one of his presidency he asked for her resignation.

Indigenous leadership The months-long, grueling show of resistance to official attempts to reverse election results was led by indigenous authorities, who caused roads to be blocked, kept up a con-

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo takes the oath of office at his swearing-in ceremony in Guatemala City on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Photo Credit: Public Domain / Juan Diego Cano

stant flow of informational meetings and communiqués and organized an extraordinary 106-day peaceful siege of the Justice Ministry to pressure for respect for the vote.

Maya from far-flung communities took turns sleeping on the sidewalks, displaying banners, providing food, and holding religious ceremonies by their spiritual guides. They attended outdoor mass given by the highest Catholic prelate in this Catholic country, Cardinal Alvaro Ramazzini, who is close to Pope Francis.

Through it all the indigenous resisters carried not the flag of Arevalo’s Semilla political party, but the blue and white national banner.

“It’s not Arevalo they are for, it’s democracy,” said Santiago Bastos, a long-time scholar of Guatemalan ethnicities now at the Center for

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Arevalo’s first stop after inauguration in the National Theater, was to visit the Maya keeping vigil outside the ministry, in the middle of the night, and the next day he attended a Maya religious ceremony at Kaminal Juyu, an ancient site at the edge of the capital.

He has named dozens of Maya administrative ministerial personnel and a member of his cabinet, Labor Minister Miriam Roquel, is Maya.

Still, Arévalo is already receiving some criticism for not naming more Maya now to highly visible positions, although he has pledged to do so, as he said in his appearance in the public plaza after the inauguration, “to make them participants in making the decisions, recognizing them and taking in their wisdom…No more discrimination, no more racism.”

High expectations Arevalo’s concerns and constituencies are many, and he will have to move and fund them without support of a majority in Congress. He immediately recognized responsibility to Guatemalan migrants – 55,000 were deported from the United States in 2023, a 36 percent increase over the year before, but said migration must be recognized as a “global” issue demanding international solutions.

Guatemala would do its part, he said, caring compassionately for the thousands of Salvadorans, Nicaraguans, Hondurans and Venezuelans, for instance, who appear on their way to the United States – some can be seen begging on the streets.

A leader of one of the many cultural groups who came to the capital to celebrate with the crowds, Francisco Marcial, 58, a Garifuna professional musician, said that with Arévalo, “We hope in God to open the doors to decentralize government operations” to bring attention to towns like his, Livingston, on the Caribbean coast, whose residents are of African descent, and to include their history, as the Maya are included, in the national school curriculum.

Arévalo, who emphasizes women’s rights, will preside over the country’s first gender-balanced presidential cabinet, and in the military ceremony in the plaza pledged to name the army’s first female brigadier general.

But for some advocates that is not enough.

Angela Mariela Romero, 46, legal representative of Trans Queens of the Night, a transgender support group that has observer status at the Organization of American States, has survived four assassination attempts and wants the new president to do something to confront attacks against LGBTQ+ persons. She said that “we want a law on gender identity” passed in Congress.

“The expectation of the citizenry is high,” said an editorial in the country’s largest daily, Prensa Libre. For Arévalo’s new government, it said, “that constitutes the greatest challenge.”

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Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 702433 January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV429492 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Patricia Barragan INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Patricia Barragan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Patricia Barragan to Patricia Kelly 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 4/09/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for

JAN 26, 2024 - FEB 01, 2024 four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan 22, 2024 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV429569 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rasika Shellikeri INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Gaurav Shellikeri, Rasika Shellikeri has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 4/09/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan 23, 2024 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV427690 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Miyoung Lee INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Miyoung Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Miyoung Lee to

Amy Miyoung Jo (First: Amy, Middle: Miyoung, Last: Jo) 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 3/05/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec 15, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2024 ORDER ON REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE HEARING LANIER – CASE NO. 19FL002379FL-331 1. The hearing is currently scheduled for 1/16/2024 2. Name of party who file the request for Order, order to show cause, or other moving paper is Dana Lanier 3. Name of party asking to reschedule the hearing is Dana Lanier.

4. The request does not include temporary emergency (ex parte) orders previously issued.

5. 6. Order granting request to reschedule hearing and notice of new hearing 6. a. The court hearing is rescheduled to the date, time and location shown below: New hearing date: 2/26/24, Time 9:00am, Dept 64, at the address note above in this matter.

7. b. The court in its discretion finds good cause and reschehules the hearing.

9.Service Order b. The documents listed in item 10 must be served.

(1) as required by rule 5.92 10. Documents to be served: a. A copy of the previ-

JAN 26, 2024 - FEB 01, 2024 ously filed Request for Order (Form FL-300) order to show cause, or other moving paper.

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A Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (form FL-320) may be filed and served a. as required by rule 5.92.

Date: 12/22/2023; 3:05:16pm /s/ Vanessa Zecher, Judicial Officer REQUEST TO ERSCHEDULE HEARING Case No. 19FL002379 CASE INFORMATION 1. Kathryn Schlepphorst (Atty for Dana Lanier)- I am the party who filed the Request for Order (FL-300), Order to Show Cause, or other moving paper in item 2.

2. I ask the Court reschedule the hearing date for the Request for Order.

3. The item in 2 was filed on 12/14/2023 4. The hearing is currently set for 1/16/2024 5. 5. The court did not issue temporary emergency (ex parte) orders with the item in 2.

REQUEST 6. After 2/12/2024 REASON FOR RESCHEDULING 7. The hearing needs to be rescheduled because a. The papers were not served before the hearing date. c.other good cause as stated on Attachment 7c.

SPECIAL PROCEDURS MAy APPLY The procedures in items 8 and 9 apply if the documents in item 2 were served on the parties.

8. Unless the court determines that there are exceptional circumstances, the other parties must first be a. Notified that you are going to ask the court to reschedule the hearing; and b. Served with copies of the request to reschedule at the first reasonable opportunity.

9. You must then submit t the court a proof of service in items 8a and 8b, along with the request to reschedule.

You may use Declaration Regarding Notice and Service of Request for Temporary Emergency (ex parte) orders (form FL-303) to comply with the proof of notice and service.

10. You should submit the documents in item 9 to the court no later than five court days before the hearing date set on the Request for Order, order to show cause, or other moving papers, unless you have a very good reason to submit them later.

PROPOSED ORDER REQUIRED 11.

I have submitted a proposed order on Request to Reschedule Hearing (form FL-309).

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date 12/20/2023 /s/ Kathryn Schlepphorst Matter of Lanier Case No.: 19FL002379 ATTACHMENT 7(c) TO REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE HEARING 1. Father has been traveling the country for the last year and Mother is unaware of his current location.

2. In a recent attempt to serve on a matter regarding the same set of facts, opposing counsel refused to accept service or to provide an address for Father. Father is still represented by the same counsel of Bechtel Zambrano Baluyot Family Law Group LLP. 3. In a recent Order to Show Cause and Affidavit for Contempt filed June 6, 2023, multiple reissuances had to be filed because we were not able to locate Father. These requests were filed June 13, 2023, June 23, 2023, and July 28, 2023.

4. Eventually, we were able to file an Application for Order for Publication and received an order to do so on September 18, 2023.

Through this method, we successfully served Father and he and his counsel appeared for the Contempt hearing.

5. Father’s last known place of work was for Apple, Inc. and he hasn’t worked there for about a year and a half now.

6. Father’s last known address was in Carmel, however, his residence there has been sold within the last year.

7. We are not aware of any other information regarding his location, especially as he has not seen the children recently either.

- END OF ATTACHMENTRun Dates: January 19, 26, February 2 and 9, 2024.

MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTHER’S MOTION FOR SANCTIONS DATE: February 26, 2024 TIME: 9:00AM APJ: DEPT.: 64 Petitioner, Dane Lanier (“Mother”) is represented by Kathryn Schlepphorst.

Respondent,

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Brian Lanier (“Father”), is represented by Catherine Bechtel. The Parties were married on August 17, 1991, and were separated on September 19, 2015; for a marriage of a total of twenty-four (24) years.

There are two children from the marriage: Nathan Lanier (DOB: 07/27/ 2004; Age: 19) and Sam Lanier (DOB: 07/02/2008; Age: 15).

I. STATEMENT OF FACTS In August 2019, Mother filed a Request for Order (“RFO”) to change child support and enforce an existing 2015 Illinois Judgment, where Father was required to make payments of $1,000 per month for the children’s college education.

Father never made any payments until a new stipulation was agreed upon approximately five (5) years later. A Stipulation and Order Re Child Support was filed on January 27, 2020, (“January 2020 Order”) which included a $23,500 payment from Father into the children’s college fund

by February 27, 2020.

Father continued to disregard the court orders and neglected to make required payments. As a result, enforcement of court orders was a priority for Mother during the settlement of Mother’s 2019 RFO. The parties signed and executed a Stipulation and Order Regarding Legal Custody, Child Support, Health Insurance, Tuition, Alaska Accounts, Reimbursements, and Attorney’s Fees, filed on July 15, 2020 (“July 2020 Order”). The July 2020 Order incorporated Mother’s late payment concerns with the inclusion of Paragraph 3(d), “the party that owes Smith Ostler must pay it directly to the other party by February 15 of each year. If the true up is not paid by February 15, interest shall accrue in the amount of 10% of the total amount owed, each day the payment is late.” This specific clause was included in several drafts of the July 2020 order prior to signature. In order to calculate the Smith Ostler payment, Paragraph 3(a) of the July 2020 Order instructed, “the parties shall exchange their year-to-date paystubs and bonus/stock documentation by June 30th and December 31st each year.”

Following the July 2020 Order, Father paid his first Smith Ostler on time in February 2021.

However, Father quickly reverted to his old ways and was late in making base child support payments in August 2021,

September 2021 and January 2022, without any repercussions. The July 2020 Order does not contain interest on late base child support payments. Father was also late in making the February 2022 Smith Ostler payment, which adds daily interest.

Father was sixteen days late in making the Smith Ostler child support payment. As a result, Father paid $24,268 in interest. Father did not dispute the interest amount. On March 23, 2022, for the first time since Paragraph 3(d) was drafted in June 2020, Father’s counsel alleged the interest amount was an “obvious error” and wanted to stipulate an amendment.

Mother was clearly not in agreement with modifying the agreement, especially given the circumstances that Father was again late in making child support payments.

On July 19, 2022, Mother’s counsel requested Father’s financial documents to calculate Smith Ostler per Paragraph 3(a) of the 2020 Order. Mother granted an extension until July 30, 2022, to receive documents.

On December 1, 2022, Father’s counsel assured that Father would provide his end of year W-2s. The December 31, 2022, deadline passed, and Father still did not provide any financial documents.

The February 15, 2023, deadline also passed, and Father still did not provide any financial documents nor make a Smith Ostler payment.

On June 6, 2023, Mother filed a motion for Contempt of Court because Father did not provide his paystubs and bonus/stock documentation that was due on June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2022. Father also did not make a Smith Ostler payment by February 15, 2023. Father refused to authorize his attorney to accept service. As a result, Mother had to reschedule the hearing multiple times because she was unable to locate Father. Mother had to file several reissuances of the Contempt motion, on June 13, 2023, June 23, 2023, July 28, 2023, and September 11, 2023.

On August 3, 2023, Father finally provided Mother with his paystubs and W2s for year 2022 and made the principal payment for Smith Ostler of $108,476.

However, Father did not make any interest payments despite paying Smith Ostler 168 days late.

Due to Father’s failure to pay child support on time, he accrued interest in the amount of $1,822,464.00 (10% of $108,476 x 168 days late). Father continued to refuse to accept service. Mother finally filed a request for the Court to issue an order permitting service by publication. Once Mother received the Order for Service by Publication filed on September 18, 2023, she was able to run the contempt motion post through El Observador. The San Jose newspaper ran the pleading post for four (4) consecutive weeks and ended on October 13, 2023. The Affidavit for the publication was filed on October 16, 2023. Once service was complete, the hearing on the initial Contempt charge was finally heard on November 6, 2023.

Father was present at the November 6, 2023, hearing with his attorneys, Maya Ortega and Ray Baluyot, and requested dismissal of the contempt charge.

The initial contempt charge was dismissed without prejudice on technical grounds.

Father’s attorney stated on the record that he would not accept service when the contempt charge is refiled. Father also refused to provide an address for service. // // II. ARGUMENT A. FATHER SHOULD BE SANCTIONED $1,000 PER DAY IN ADDITION TO ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS FOR CONTINUALLY FLOUTING THE COURT’S ORDERS AND NOT PAYING CHILD SUPPORT ON TIME. California Family Code § 271 gives the Court the authority to impose an award of attorney’s fees and costs as sanctions where the conduct of a party or attorney “furthers or frustrates the policy of the law to promote settlement of litigation and, where possible, to reduce the cost of litigation by encouraging cooperation between the parties and attorneys.” Cal. Fam. Code § 271. The court has the discretion to impose sanctions, and they “are justified when a party has unreasonably increased the cost of litigation.” In re Marriage of Corona, (2009) 172 Cal.App.4th 1205, 1227. Further an award “under section 271 need not ‘be limited to the cost to the other side resulting from the bad conduct.’” In re Marriage of Falcone & Fyke (2012) 203 Cal. App. 4th 964, 990. A party requesting sanc-

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tions under section 271 is not required to show any financial need for the award or any actual injury. Id. The only stricture is that the sanction award must not impose an unreasonable financial burden on the party being sanctioned.

For example, in In re Marriage of Rangell, 95 Cal. App. 5th 1206, 313 Cal. Rptr. 3d 851 (2023), reh'g denied (Oct. 16, 2023), the court affirmed sanctions in the amount of $1,000 per day for not paying Court ordered attorney’s fees. The sanctioned party in the case, Deric, was initially ordered to pay attorney’s fees on July 31, 2018, and then ordered again on April 29, 2019 when he failed to pay. Id. at 855. Deric continued not to pay and the opposing party, Tracey, filed a request for sanctions in the amount of $1,000 per day on January 12, 2021.

Id. at 858. On March 21, 2021, the court ordered “sanctions for noncompliance” in the amount of $48,000 for 48 days of noncompliance. Id. at 860. The court explained “[that] Deric refused to obey the court’s orders for 48 days [not to mention, the preceding two years) resulting in $48,000 in sanctions, is no fault of anyone but Deric. … The lesson here to Deric is plain: he cannot repeatedly flout the court's orders for years and expect to get away with it, when his conduct delayed Tracey's enjoyment of her share of community property and caused her to incur additional attorney fees and costs in enforcing the court's orders...‘Somewhere along the line, litigation must cease.’ ‘[Husband] has yet to absorb this message,’ warranting sanctions. ‘When making the award, the family court shall consider [Husband's] dilatory tactics ... and the policy of imposing sanctions in an amount sufficient to deter future similar conduct.’” Id. at 864 Here, Father willfully violated the 2015 Illinois Order, January 2020 Order, and July 2020 Order causing Mother to incur significant attorney fees and costs in enforcing the court’s order. Father’s actions here are just as egregious if not worse than Deric in the Rangell case. Father failed to make the required payments under the 2015 Illinois Order for over four years, forcing Mother to file a reissuance of that order in January 2020.

Father continued to flout the court’s orders, forcing Mother to seek another court order in

July 2020. Following the July 2020 Order, Father was late on several child support payments, in August 2021, September 2021 and January 2022, without any repercussions. Father was also late in making the February 2022 Smith Ostler payment and had to $24,268 in interest. Father was late again in February 2023 for 168 days. Father still has not, to date, paid the outstanding interest for being 168 days late and is still in violation of the July 2020 Order.

Father also failed to exchange financial documents on time, violating the July 2020 Order, and causing Mother to file a Motion for Contempt, in addition to this request for Sanctions.

Furthermore, Father has been evading service by refusing to provide an address and prohibiting his attorney from accepting service.

As a result, Mother had to file several reissuances of the Contempt motion, originally filed on June 6, 2023, to June 13, 2023, June 23, 2023, July 28, 2023, and September 11, 2023.

Mother also had to file a request for Order for Service by Publication, which was granted.

On the date of the initial Contempt hearing, Father was present with two attorneys. The motion for contempt was dismissed without prejudice on technicality. At the hearing, Father’s attorney stated on the record that he would not accept service when the contempt motion is refiled and would not provide an address to serve Father.

Father and his attorneys are clearly frustrating the policy of the law to promote settlement of litigation and should be sanctioned for their conduct. Father should be sanctioned in “an amount sufficient to deter future similar conduct” since he has repeatedly flouted the courts’ orders since 2015. There is low likelihood that Father will abide by future court orders without being sanctioned.

As a result of Father’s failure to abide by the July 2020 Order, Mother has incurred significant attorney’s fees in the amount of $20,882.99 as of October 31, 2023, which does not include future court appearances and publication costs—if Father continues to evade service.

III. CONCLUSION Based on the foregoing, Mother respectfully requests the Court to order payment of interest in the amount of $1,822,464.00 (10%

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of $108,476 x 168 days late) and sanctions in the amount of $1,000 per day plus attorney’s fees and costs.

Respectfully submitted, Dated: December 7, 2023 /s/ Kathryn Schlepphorst Attorney for Petitioner, Dana Lanier ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND AFFIDAVIT FOR CONTEMPT CASE NO: 19FL002379 FL-410 Attorney: Kathryn Schlepphorst 1361 S. Winchester Blvd., Suite 208 San Jose, CA 95128 Phone: (408)993-1120 Fax No. (408)993-1125 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Street Address: 201 N. First Street Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street City and Zip Code: San Jose, CA 95113 Branch Name: Family Petitioner: DANA LANIER Respondent: BRIAN LANIER Notice! A contempt proceeding is criminal in nature. If the court finds you in contempt, the possible penalties include jail sentence, community service, and fine.

Your are entitle to the services of an attorney, who should be consulted promptly in order to assist you. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court may appoint an attorney to represent you. !Aviso!

Un proceso judicial pr desacato es de indole criminial. Si la corte le declara a usted ed desacato, las sanciones posibles inlcuyan penas de prision y de servicio a la comunidad, u multas.

Usted tiene derecho a los servicios de un abogado, a quien debe consultar sin demora para obtenar ayuda. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, la corte podra nombrar a un abogado para que le represente.

1 TO CITEE: Brian Lanier 2. YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR IN THIS COURT AS FOLLOWS, TO GIVE ANY LEGAL REASON WHY THIS COURT SHOULD NOT FIND YOU GUILTY OF CONTEMPT, PUNISH YOU FOR WILLFULLY DISOBEYING ITS ORDERS AS SET FORTH IN THE AFFIDA-

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VIT BELOW AND ANY ATTACHED AFFIDAVIT OF FACTS CONSTITUTING CONTEMPT; AND REQUIRE YOU TO PAY, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MOVING PARTY, THE ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS OF THIS PROCEEDING. A. Date: February 26, 2024, Time: 9:00AM. Dept: 64 b. Address: Same as above Date: 12/18/2023 /s/ Hon. Brooke Blecher Judicial Officer AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CONTEMPT 5. a. (3) cite signed a stipulation upon which the order was based. b. Citee was able to comply with each order when it was disobeyed.

6. b. I have previously filed a request with the court that the citee be held in contempt.

ORIGINALLY ON JUNE 6, 2023. RESPONDENT FILED A REQUEST TO DISCHARGE ON OCTOBER 31, 2023; THE COURT DISMISSED THE PETITION WITHOUT PREJUDICE ON NOVEMBER 6, 2023.

8. Each order disobeyed and each instance of disobedience is described is described as follows: c. Injunctive or other order PURSUANT TO THE STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING LEGAL CUSTODY, CHILD SUPPORT, HEALTH INSURANCE, TUITION, ALASKA ACCOUNTS, REOMBURSEMENTSM, ATTORNEYS FEES, FILED ON 7/15/20, BOTH PARTIES ARE TO EXCHANGE THEIR YEAR-TO-DATE PAYSTUBS INCLUDING BONUS/STOCK D O C U M E N TAT I O N

BY JUNE 30 TH AND DECEMBER 31 ST OF EACH YEAR. “IF ADDITIONAL CHILD SUPPORT IS DUE, “THE PARTY THAT OWES SMITH OSTLER MUST PAY IT DIRECTLY TO THE OTHER PARTY

BY FEBRUARY 15TH OF EACH YEAR. IF THE TRUE UP IS NOT PAID BY FEBRUARY 15, INTEREST SHALL ACCRUE IN THE AMOUNT OF THE TOTAL NOT OWED, EACH DAY THE PAYMENT IS LATE.” FATHER VIOLATED THE ORDER

BY NOT PROVIDING DOCUMENTS ON JUNE 30, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND NOT MAKING PAYMENTS ON FEBRUARY 15, 2023, AND AUGUST 3, 2023. d. FATHER HAD THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE

PAYSTUBS & BONUS/ STOCK DOCUMENTATION BY WAY OF ADP, BANK STATEMENTS, AND/OR SUBPOENA ON JUNE 30, 2022 AND DECEMBER 31, 2022.

FATHER ALSO HAD THE ABILITY TO PAY BOTH THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $108,476 ON FEBRUARY 15, 2023 AND THE INTEREST AMOUNT OF $1,822,464.00 DUE ON AUGUST 3, 2023 BUT REFUSED TO DO SO. FATHER STILL HAS NOT PAID THE OUTSTANDING INTEREST. SEE ATTACHMENT 8(D).

Continued on Attachment 9d. e. I am requesting that attorney fees and costs be awarded to me for the costs of pursuing this contempt action.

WARNING: IF YOU PURSUE THIS ACTION, IT MAY AFFECT THE ABILITY OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO PROSECUTE THE CITEE CRIMINALLY FOR THE SAME VIOLATIONS. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date: 12/13/23 /s/ Dana Lanier Matter of Lanier Case No.: 19FL002379 ATTACHMENT 8(d) – ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND AFFIDAVIT FOR CONTEMPT 1.

I, DANA LANIER (“Mother”), declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

2.

I respectfully request the court: a.

To find Brian Lanier, (“Father”) guilty of four counts of contempt: i.

Failure to exchange year-to-date paystubs and bonus/ stock documentation

by June 30, 2022; ii.

Failure to exchange year-to-date paystubs and bonus/ stock documentation

by December 31, 2022; iii.

Failure to pay Smith Ostler child support by February 15, 2023; and iv.

Failure to pay 168 days of late fees in the amount of $1,822,464.00. b.

To award attorney's fees to Mother for the costs of pursuing the Contempt Order to Show Cause.

3.

In November 2015, a Judgment (“2015 Judgment”) was entered in the state of Illinois, finalizing our dissolution with a Marital Settlement Agreement.

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com The 2015 Judgment included a clause ordering Father to pay $1,000 per month for the children’s college education. Father did not make a single payment between 2015 and 2019, so I hired Kathryn Schlepphorst, Esq. to file a request for order (“RFO”) to enforce the 2015 Judgment in August 2019.

4.

A Stipulation and Order Re Child Support was filed on January 27, 2020, which included a $23,500 payment from Father into the children’s college fund by February 27, 2020.

Father continued to disregard the court orders and neglected to make required payments.

Because of Father’s history of non-payment and late payment, it was important to me that timely payments would be addressed in future settlements.

5.

After significant negotiation, Father and I signed and executed a Stipulation and Order Regarding Legal Custody, Child Support, Health Insurance, Tuition, Alaska Accounts, Reimbursements, and Attorney’s Fees, filed on July 15, 2020 (“July 2020 Order”) (See Exhibit A – July 2020 Order). The July 2020 Order incorporated my late payment concerns with the inclusion of Paragraph 3(d), “the party that owes Smith Ostler must pay it directly to the other party by February 15 of each year. If the true up is not paid by February 15, interest shall accrue in the amount of 10% of the total amount owed, each day the payment is late.” This specific clause was included in several drafts of the July 2020 order prior to signature. In order to calculate the Smith Ostler payment, Paragraph 3(a) of the July 2020 Order instructed, “the parties shall exchange their year-to-date paystubs and bonus/stock documentation by June 30th and December 31st each year.”

6.

Following the July 2020 Order, Father paid his first Smith Ostler on time in February 2021.

However, Father quickly reverted to his old ways and was late in making base child support payments in August 2021, September 2021 and January 2022, without any repercussions.

The July 2020 Order does not address late base child support payments. Father was also late in making the February 2022 Smith Ostler payment, which was addressed in the July 2020 Order by

accruing daily interest.

Father was sixteen days late in making the Smith Ostler child support payment. As a result of the late February 2022 payment, Father paid $24,268 in interest.

Father did not dispute the interest amount.

7.

On March 23, 2022, for the first time since Paragraph 3(d) was drafted in June 2020, Father’s counsel sent a letter alleging the interest amount was an “obvious error” and wanted to stipulate an amendment. I was adamantly against freely modifying the agreement, especially given the circumstances that Father was again late in making child support payments. The interest amount was not an error and was specifically included in the agreement. In fact, during negotiations, Paragraph 3 was modified at the request of Father but not the interest rate clause (See Exhibit B – June 24, 2020 Letter). Father had no issue and knowingly agreed to the interest rate. The interest rate was a bargained for exchange and I made concessions to settle my request for order.

8.

On June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2022, Father missed the deadline to provide his financial documents to calculate the next Smith Ostler amount.

Father also missed the February 15, 2023, deadline again to pay Smith Ostler child support. Despite paying late fees in 2022, Father was still not deterred from being late again in February 2023. If Father is not held in contempt, he will continue to disregard the court’s orders, as he has done for years since the inception of the dissolution in 2015, and the children will continue to not receive child support on time.

9.

On June 6, 2023, I filed a motion for Contempt of court because Father did not provide his paystubs and bonus/stock documentation that was due on June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2022.

The July 2020 Order specifically states, “the parties shall exchange their year-to-date paystubs and bonus/stock documentation by June 30th and December 31st each year.”

10. My attorney, Kathryn Schlepphorst, sent at least two letters (dated March 30, 2023 and July 19, 2022) to his counsel requesting this.

I sent several emails requesting the documentation as well.

11.

Finally, after the initial Contempt motion was filed and over a year after the

documents were due, Father provided his financial documents on August 3, 2023. Father finally provided his earnings statements from January 1, 2022 to July 15, 2022 and December 3, 2022 to December 16, 2022.

The earnings statements show that Apple, Inc. directly deposited approximately $14,100 into Father’s bank account every month. On April 22, 2022, Father’s earnings statement shows that he received $996,820.95 in wages.

And on May 13, 2022, Father received another $43,187.00 in wages.

On information and belief, Father stopped receiving income from Apple, Inc. after May 13, 2022. The paystubs and bonus/stock documentation was not due until June 30, 2022.

Since Father received payment twice a month, the paystubs would have accompanied the payment. If for some reason Father did not receive his paystubs, he had the ability to request them from his employer, log onto ADP and retrieve them himself, or subpoena the documents anytime between May 13, 2022 and June 30, 2022 and even any time after that.

Father had the ability to exchange his financial documents, the same way he did so for year 2021. Father willfully failed to comply with the July 2020 Order to exchange financial documents. Father also paid the principal Smith Ostler amount for child support on August 3, 2023, in the amount of $108,476.00, but failed to pay the daily interest charges that added up to $1,822,464.00 (10% of $108,476 x 168 days late).

12.

F a t h e r refused to permit his attorney to accept service on the initial Contempt charge and I was forced to file a request for the Court to issue an order permitting service by publication.

My request for service by publication was granted. The hearing on the initial Contempt charge was finally heard on November 6, 2023, after several delays because of Father’s evasion of service. My initial Contempt charge was dismissed without prejudice on technicality.

13.

Father had the ability to comply with the court orders requiring exchange of financial information on June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2022.

Father had direct access to his paystubs and W-2 through his employer’s payroll

company, ADP. Father did not even request the required documents from his employer, Apple, Inc. until June 20, 2023 (See Exhibit C – June 23, 2023 Letter). On June 23, 2023, Father’s counsel was specifically notified that “your client does indeed have immediate access to his 2022 paystubs and 2022 W2 statements through ADP services.” (See Exhibit D – June 23, 2023 Email).

Furthermore, Father received payment from Apple so he could have provided the financial information by way of bank statements showing how much money he received. There was also nothing preventing Father from subpoenaing the documents from Apple prior to June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2022, in order to meet the court ordered deadline.

14.

Father had the ability comply with the court order to make payment by February 15, 2023, and avoid the accrued interest. His failure to comply resulted in interest in the amount of $1,822,464.00, which he also has to ability to pay. On information and belief, Father sold his property at 25 Rancheria, Carmel Valley, CA in the amount of $2,500,000 in August 2023.

Additionally, Father’s federal taxable compensation for year 2022 was $1,232,419.51, which is significant compared to the fraction of that amount owed for Smith Ostler.

15.

The court issued the order at issue on July 15, 2020. Father had knowledge of the underlying order when he negotiated and signed the order. Father was also served a copy of the filed order on July 16, 2020. Father had the ability to obey the court order by retrieving the required documents to exchange information, calculate, and pay the Smith Ostler child support amount. Father was willfully disobedient to the order by not abiding when he had the ability.

16.

F a t h e r should be found guilty of all four counts of Contempt.

17.

As a result of Father’s failure to abide by the 2020 Order, I have incurred significant attorney’s fees in the amount of $20,882.99, as of October 31, 2023, which does not include the initial reply, November court appearance, and future court appearances and publication costs—if Father continues to evade service.

Additionally, I respectfully request the court to

JAN 26, 2024 - FEB 01, 2024 grant attorney’s fees.

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Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 702224 January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702276 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RUK FUNDS, RUK, 2005 De La Cruz Blvd., Suite 120, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): RUK, INC., 2005 De La Cruz Blvd., Suite 120, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ James Rukstalis President Article/Reg#: 934346063

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 1/17/2024.

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Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 702133 January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702087 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HELLO GORGEOUS, 580 El Camino Real Suite 23, 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): Barbara J Chavarria, 1812 Crater Lake Ave, 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/ Barbara J Chavarria This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 702087 January 19, 26, Febru-

ary 2, 9, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701418 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Willow Glen Dental Specialists, 1706 Willow Street, Ste A, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SAPANA KOTHARY, DDS, INC, 5669 La Seyne Place, San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/01/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Sapana Kothary SAPANA KOTHARY, DDS, INC OWNER Article/Reg#: 5983756 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/15/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 701418

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 702225 January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702088 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Green Leaves, 3419 San Marino Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alberto Ayala, 3419 San Marino Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/09/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN702039. “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/ Alberto Ayala This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 702088

January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024

January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702225 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HERMES BAKERY INC., 65 Victoria Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): HERMES BAKERY INC., 65 Victoria Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/05/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ivonne Marcela Andrade HERMES BAKERY INC. Chief Financial Officer Article/Reg#: C4789473 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/16/2024.

Regina Alcomendras,

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV429041 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: PHUONG THANH VY NGUYEN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) PHUONG THANH VY NGUYEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the

petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 3/26/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan 12, 2024 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV428853 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tri Trong Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tri Trong Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 3/26/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan 10, 2024 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV428837 Superior Court of California, County of Santa

Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anpowicahpiwi Serenity Angelina Martinez INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Anpowicahpiwi Serenity Angelina Marinez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anpowicahpiwi Serenity Angelina Martinez to Serenity Angelina Martinez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 3/26/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan 10, 2024 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2024 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of ANN ATKIN Case No. 23PR196071DE-121 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ANN ATKIN. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed

by JONATHAN ATKIN in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3. The Petition for Probate requests that JONATHAN ATKIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent

Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 14, 2024 at 9:00AM, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8.

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Kale K. Heiman 215 West Portal Avenue San Francisco, CA 94127 (866)720-0195 Run Dates: January 19, 26 and February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS STATEMENT NO. 700821 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Orange Skies Development, LLC, 1656 Brentwood Lane, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Orange Skies Development, LLC, 1656 Brentwood Lane, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/07/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Rosalind SaavedraLaine Orange Skies Development, LLC CEO/Manager Article/Reg#: 202359214885 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 11/28/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700821 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702083 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOLE PRIORITY, 2419 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SNKRUPSJ LLC, 781 Clearview Dr, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/21/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Randy Alberto Sanchez Chavez SNKRUPSJ LLC Owner Article/Reg#: 202356215671 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2024.

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By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 702083 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 702071 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SALGA2 COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR LLC, 826 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SALGA2 COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR LLC, 826 Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/25/2022.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Javier Salgado Baez SALGA2 COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR, LLC Member Article/Reg#: 202250913640 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/09/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 702071 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701940 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARLOS D. PEREZ ART AND DESIGN, 760 N 7th St #1208, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CARLOS DAVID PEREZ, 760 N 7th St #1208, San Jose, CA 95112. ANNA LISA ESCOBEDO, 760 N 7th St #1208, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Carlos David Perez

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This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/04/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 701940 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701905 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SLEEPWYSE, 1177 Branham Lane #1005, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sharon Maroukel, 4912 Canto Drive, San Jose, CA 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/15/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Sharon Maroukel This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/03/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 701905 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701679 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Thi Minh Cuc Le, 270 Umbarger Rd, Spc 34, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Thi Minh Cuc Le, 270 Umbarger Rd, Spc 34, San Jose, CA 95111.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Thi Minh Cuc Le This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 701679

January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: C&C Handyman, 868 Canfield Ct Unit #3, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Christian Cuevas, 868 Canfield Ct #3, San Jose, CA 95136.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Christian Cuevas This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/03/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 701924

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Raul Gardening Services, 602 Palm Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Raul Soto Diaz, 602 Palm Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/03/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Raul Soto Diaz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/03/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 701906

January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701911 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HM NAILS SPA, 1918 Alum Rock Ave Ste 25, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mai Thi Ngoc Pham, 1457 Japaul Ln, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Mai Thi Ngoc Pham This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/03/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 701911

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701898 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GSV ROOFING, 1315 Piedmont Rd, 32660, San Jose, CA 95152, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GENESIS SILICON VALLEY LLC, 1315 Piedmont Rd, 32660, San Jose, CA 95152.

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/ Josue Garcia GENESIS SILICON VALLEY LLC CEO Article/Reg#: 202251810950 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/03/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 701898

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 701588 The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): siddesaddle & Co., 20925 Jacks Rd., Saratoga CA, 95070. Filed in Santa Clara County on 02/18/2020 under file no. FBN663674. Kim Elking, 20925 Jacks Rd., Saratoga, CA 95070.

Lisa Burns, 20925 Jacks Rd., Saratoga, CA 95070. Lee Ann Welch, 20925 Jacks Rd., Saratoga, CA 95070.

This business was conducted by: a general partnership. “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/ Lisa Burns/General Partner This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/22/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN701588

January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701924

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701906

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701913 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SIGMA LAMBDA BETA, 1243 Bellomy St, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Josiah Osorio, 578 Cabernet St, Los Banos, CA 93635. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN700267. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Josiah Osorio This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/03/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 701913 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024

January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 701734 The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): TWNS SALON SPA,

605 Tennant Ave Suite A, Morgan Hill CA, 95037-5529. Filed in Santa Clara County on 12/27/2023 under file no.

FBN649175. Phuong T. Nguyen, 5875 Charlotte Dr Apt 411, San Jose, CA 95123. This business was conducted by: an individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Phung T. Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 12/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN701734 January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV428676 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Michael Paul Vogel and Nirali Bhupendra Patel INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Michael Paul Vogel and Nirali Bhupendra Patel have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Michael Paul Vogel to Michael Paul Avine b.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 3/26/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan 08, 2024 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior

Court January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421953 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shih Luan Hu INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Shih Luan Hu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shih Luan Hu to Loan Thi Ho 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 3/26/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan 03, 2024 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV428571 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: JOVIT USON INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) JOVIT USON has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. JOVIT MAGNO USON to JOVIT USON BERRI 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change

JAN 26, 2024 - FEB 01, 2024 of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 3/26/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan 03, 2024 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV421223 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Huyen Thi Dieu Pham INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Huyen Thi Dieu Pham has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Huyen Thi Dieu Pham to Joyana Pham Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/05/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a

newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug 21, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV427449 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chau Tu Luong INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Chau Tu Luong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chau Tu Luong Or Tu Chau Luong to Jason Luong 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 3/05/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec 12, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV427808 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Andrew Gregorio Arteaga INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Andrew Gregorio Arteaga has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Andrew Gregorio Arteaga to Andrew Luis Vazquez

JAN 26, 2024 - FEB 01, 2024 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 3/05/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec 19, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV427092 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: BI VAN NGUYEN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) BI VAN NGUYEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. BI VAN NGUYEN to RYAN NGUYEN 2.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 2/27/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause

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

Dec 07, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 2024 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Craig William Hoyt Case No. 23PR196207 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Craig William Hoyt. 2.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by David Hoyt in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that David Hoyt be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 28, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7.

If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8.

If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Jennifer E. Ramirez 2021 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 (408)713-5444 Run Date: January 12, 19, 26, 2024 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Jane Cashman Case No. 23PR196088 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Jane Cashman, Jane M. Cashman. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Daniel Cashman in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Daniel Cashman be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in

this court as follows: February 14, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 11, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7.

If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8.

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

10. Petitioner: Daniel Cashman 2073 Palm Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061 (650)776-1689

correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Eric Douglas King This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/02/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 701868

Run Date: January 12, 19, 26, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701658 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AZUCAR, 4639 Holycon Cir, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Carlos Marin, 4639 Holycon Cir, Santa Clara, CA 95136. Gisela Marin, 4639 Holycon Cir, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/26/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701868 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALEPH COMMUNICAITONS, 88 South Third St DDT174, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eric Douglas King, 88 South Third St D1, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/27/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN692096. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and

January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 701306 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Niko Cleaning Services, 200 Burnett Ave Spc 171, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Hernandez, 200 Burnett Ave Spc 171, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/19/2023.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: . “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria Hernandez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/13/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 701306 January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

/s/ Carlos Marin This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 12/26/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 701658 January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV428290 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eric Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Eric Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eric Nguyen to Selene Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 3/12/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec 28, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV427966 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Guadalupe Garcia Gomez INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Maria Guadalupe Garcia Gomez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Gua-

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS dalupe Garcia Gomez to Maria Guadalupe Gomez Garcia 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 3/12/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec 21, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV428293 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Andre Christian Mattson INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Andre Christian Mattson has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Andre Christian Mattson to Andre Mattson Carrera 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 3/19/2024 at

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8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec 28, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV428309 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gerald Joseph Porter INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Gerald Joseph Porter has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gerald Joseph Porter to Joseph Gerald Sisneros 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 3/19/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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REPORT: PORTLAND POLICE OFFICERS WHO USE FORCE EVADE ACCOUNTABILITY

INFORME: AGENTES DE POLICÍA DE PORTLAND QUE UTILIZAN LA FUERZA EVADEN RESPONSABILIDAD

A report finds there were more than 460 incidents where Portland Police used force in 2023.

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Un informe revela que hubo más de 460 incidentes en los que la policía de Portland utilizó la fuerza en 2023.

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should listen to the people who have been victimized by these officers.

new report says the Portland Police Bureau is obscuring information on officers who use excessive force on the job. Researchers with the organization Ctrl+Alt+Defund investigated use of force data between 2017 and 2023 through public records requests and found only a few officers account for many of these incidences. The highest rate was from Officer Damien Dale, who used force 23 times in 2023. The average for officers that year was 2.7.

"Do what those communities have been asking for, which is start funding public resources and services so that people's living conditions can improve," Hamid continued. "That needs to be where all of the money from the city's coffers is going right now - not towards more violent policing."

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Sarah Hamid, lead Portland organizer with Freedom to Thrive, said her group supported the research.

"What this report was able to validate was that not only is this violence happening, but this violence is happening in a concentrated way from certain officers who are known to police leadership," she explained.

Under an Oregon law passed in 2021, Portland Police are required to provide the name of officers upon request. The bureau keeps a use of force dashboard, but officers are identified with a randomly generated number rather than their badge number. In an email responding to the report, Sergeant Kevin Allen said the use of force occurs in a small number of cases - less than half of 1% of all calls - and that disparities occur because some officers work in busier areas than others.

Hamid said despite the dashboard the Portland Police Bureau provides, a lot of work was required to identify officers who use force excessively.

"This should be something that's publicly accessible and constantly accessible because this is the kind of transparency that allows individuals who have been victimized by these officers to seek retribution and justice," Hamid explained.

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n nuevo informe dice que la Oficina de Policía de Portland está ocultando información sobre los agentes que utilizan fuerza excesiva en el trabajo. Los investigadores de la organización Ctrl+Alt+Defund investigaron datos sobre el uso de la fuerza entre 2017 y 2023 a través de solicitudes de registros públicos y descubrieron que sólo

unos pocos agentes son responsables de muchos de estos incidentes. La tasa más alta fue la del oficial Damien Dale, quien usó la fuerza 23 veces en 2023. El promedio de los oficiales ese año fue de 2.7.

Sarah Hamid, principal organizadora de Portland con Freedom to Thrive, dijo que su grupo apoyó la investigación.

"Lo que este informe pudo validar fue que no sólo está ocurriendo esta violencia, sino que esta violencia está ocurriendo de manera concentrada por parte de ciertos agentes que son conocidos por los líderes policiales", explicó.

Según una ley de Oregón aprobada en 2021, la policía de Portland debe proporcionar el nombre de los agentes cuando lo solicite. La oficina mantiene un panel de uso de la fuerza, pero los oficiales son identificados con un número generado aleatoriamente en lugar de su número de placa. En un correo electrónico en respuesta al informe, el sargento Kevin Allen dijo que el uso de la fuerza ocurre en una pequeña cantidad de casos - menos de la mitad del 1% de todas las llamadas - y que las disparidades ocurren porque algunos oficiales trabajan en áreas más concurridas que otros.

Hamid dijo que a pesar del panel que proporciona la Oficina de Policía de Portland, se requirió mucho trabajo para identificar a los agentes que usan la fuerza excesivamente.

"Esto debería ser algo que sea accesible públicamente y constantemente accesible porque este es el tipo de transparencia que permite a las personas que han sido víctimas de estos agentes buscar retribución y justicia", explicó Hamid.

Hamid añadió que en lugar de invertir en capacitación para agentes que utilizan la fuerza, la ciudad debería escuchar a las personas que han sido víctimas de estos agentes.

"Hay que hacer lo que esas comunidades han estado pidiendo, que es comenzar a financiar recursos y servicios públicos para que las condiciones de vida de la gente puedan mejorar", continuó Hamid. "Eso tiene que ser hacia donde se destina todo el dinero de las arcas de la ciudad en este momento, no hacia una actuación policial más violenta".

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SUEÑOS MISTERIOSOS Y TELEPÁTICOS Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador Sueños Misteriosos Los sueños misteriosos representan para la mente humana, una puerta de escape por medio de la cual, el cerebro se libera de toda la carga sicológica, emocional y síquica que se produce durante la vigilia. Este tipo de sueños no deja ningún mensaje aparente para el soñador, sin embargo; en diversas ocasiones puede mostrarle cuales áreas de su vida precisan ser analizadas. Cuando el soñador atraviesa por una etapa de disturbios emocionales, o confusión sentimental, este tipo de sueños suele presentarse con frecuencia, hasta que la vida del soñador vuelve a la normalidad.

Es natural para la gran mayoría el observar durante el sueño, imágenes mutantes, es decir que cambian de un momento a otro. En ocasiones soñamos con una determinada persona, quien prontamente se convierte en otra totalmente diferente.

Es importante recalcar que los sueños misteriosos, siempre vienen representados por los arquetipos, símbolos mitológicos, figuras religiosas, y en algunas ocasiones también por animales prehistóricos y sitios aparentemente desconocidos por el individuo; y es aquí en donde toma protagonismo el inconsciente colectivo.

Un claro ejemplo del sueño misterioso, lo experimentamos cuando al pasar por una etapa llena de complicaciones o conflictos, comenzamos a soñar con alguno de nuestros padres y a medida el sueño se va desarrollando, el inconsciente conjugado con las emociones, y la intuición de la persona, comienza a enviar imágenes divergentes al cerebro, y éste las presenta en el sueño de manera amplificada. De pronto la imagen de nuestro padre o madre, suele cambiar bruscamente por el de otra persona, conocida en la mayoría de ocasiones. Dicha persona se convierte en una especie de héroe o heroína, que viene a auxiliarnos en el momento que más lo necesitamos.

El sueño misterioso puede ser perturbador, o pasar por desapercibido en nuestros recuerdos. El sueño raro perturbador suele ser aquel, que logra mantenerse por mucho tiempo en los archivos de la memoria, y el soñador se siente consciente que jamás podrá olvidar ese sueño. Un sueño lleno de mis-

terioso que se presente en más de dos ocasiones, puede llegar a convertirse en un sueño recurrente.

Los sueños recurrentes, son aquellos que suelen repetirse en más de una ocasión, en un corto período de tiempo.

Existen personas que han tenido el mismo sueño durante varios días consecutivos, semanas, y hasta meses. El sueño recurrente suele ser alarmante, porque provoca en el soñador, el presentimiento de tener un significado diferente, y más profundo al de los demás sueños. Los sueños recurrentes, son originados en su mayoría por una alteración psíquica.

Cuando se consigue descifrar el significado del sueño recurrente, entonces éste no se vuelve a experimentar.

Sueños Telepáticos Los sueños telepáticos suelen presentarse, cuando existe una conexión emocional e intuitiva entre dos o más personas, que están o estarán atravesando por una situación similar. La telepatía entre los soñadores, puede también presentarse entre los habitantes de una casa, entre familiares, amigos, y compañeros de trabajo.

Cuando ha de suceder un evento que afectará a un buen número de personas, los sueños telepáticos suelen convertirse también en premonitorios.

En Nueva Orleáns por ejemplo, un buen número de entrevistados por las diferentes estaciones de televisión, dijeron que semanas antes que el último huracán ocurriera, muchos de ellos habían tenido sueños con tempestad y lluvia, que sacudían a toda la ciudad.

Lo más curioso del caso es que una familia de cinco miembros, soñaron al mismo tiempo exactamente lo mismo, dos noches antes que el huracán tocara tierra. Infortunadamente, en un principio se descartó la posibilidad que el huracán, se convirtiera en el monstruo destructor que fue, y por ello no se logró evacuar toda la ciudad a tiempo.

Antes que ocurra una elección presidencial, muchos de los activistas y seguidores de los partidos políticos, suelen tener sueños con el triunfo de su candidato.

La telepatía en los sueños es un fenómeno psíquico, que no se presenta en todas las personas, sino solamente en aquellos cuya conexión mental, se encuentra en un alto grado de frecuencia, capaz de traspasar los límites de las dimensiones espirituales.

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ATENCIÓN DESARROLLADORES/ PROVEDORES (ATTENTION OWNERS/DEVELOPERS)

INVITACION PARA PROPUESTAS (INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS) PROJECT BASED VOUCHERS VASH EXISTENTES (EXISTING PROJECT BASED VOUCHERS VASH) El Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa (HACCC), en asociacion con el Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), invita a propietarios y promotores de propiedades de alquiler dentro del Condado de Contra Costa (no incluido la cuidad de Pittsburg) a presenter propuestas de participacion en el Project Based Voucher Program (PBV). El objetivo principal de esta asignacion es otorgar asistencia del PBV asistencia a propiedades que tienen unidades reservadas para alquilar a Veteranos referidos por el VAMC bajo el programa de Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH). Los premios se limitaran a no mas de 10 PBVs por proyecto, sujetos a limites de HUD por los proyectos de assistencia de PBV. Sin embargo, si se presentan menos propuestas, la cantidad de unidades otorgadas puede variar. Todos los proyectos deben estar buscando retener asequibilidada por un largo-plazo para este Proyecto.

La oferta de asistencia se le esta ofreciendo a propiedades que necesitan poca o que no se ocupa ninguna rehabilitacion o menos de $3000 por unidad incluyendo los unidads que parte del trabajo esta prorrateada a completar en areas o sistemas communes. Basicamente, las unidades deben estar listos para alquilar immediatamente.

La asistencia para la ayuda de alquiler esta disponisble para un total hasta 45 unidades.

Atencion: Participacion en el Programa PBV require la conformidad de los Requisitos de Vivienda Justa e Igualdad de Oportunidades (Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Requirements) y los Niveles Laborales Federal (Federal Labor Standards) pueden ser aplicables a los proyectos elegibles.

La solicitud de propuestas se pueden conseguir en: Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa 3133 Estudillo Street Martinez, CA 94553 Persona de contacto: Tony Ucciferri: (925) 957-8055 tucciferri@contracostahousing.org Todas las propuestas deben dirigirse a HACCC en la misma direccion indicada anteriormente. Solo se aceptaran para consideracion propuestas en respuesta a esta invitaction. Los propietarios/desarrolladores seran notificados por una carta de la aceptacion o rechazo de su propuesta. Los criterios de seleccion estaran disponibles en el sitio web de HACCC en www.contracostahousing.org.

Todas las propuestas TIENEN QUE recibirse a mas tardar al as 2:00 p.m. el Jueves 22 de Febrero de 2024.

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FBI WARNS OF INCREASE IN 'SEXTORTION' FBI ADVIERTE SOBRE AUMENTO DE ESQUEMAS DE 'SEXTORSIÓN' CONTRA ADOLESCENTES SCHEMES TARGETING TEENS January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month

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do causan una angustia mental extrema.

"Ese miedo a ser expuestos de esa manera hace que estos niños entren en pánico, a veces intentan realizar los pagos, lo cual es un gran error", explicó Cox. "No resuelve el problema; sólo lo exacerba.

Y desafortunadamente, muchas veces vemos que esta ansiedad lleva a autolesiones o pensamientos suicidas".

anuary is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the FBI says financially motivated sextortion -- often targeting teen boys -- went up 20% from October 2022 to March 2023 compared to the same period the year before.

Scammers will pose as an attractive girl on social media or gaming sites, ask the boy to send nude photos or videos, then threaten to post them online if the victim doesn't pay up. FBI Special Agent Curtis Cox said the threats often cause extreme mental anguish.

"That fear of being exposed that way causes these kids to panic, sometimes they attempt to make the payments, which is a big mistake," Cox explained. "It doesn't solve the problem; it only exacerbates it. And unfortunately, oftentimes we see this anxiety lead to self-harm or thoughts of suicide."

The FBI said between October 2021 and March 2023, the feds got more than 13,000 reports of online financial sextortion of minors, involving more than 12,600 victims, which the agency said contrib-

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uted to at least 20 suicides.

Cox asks parents to discuss sextortion with their kids -- and show compassion if their child has fallen prey.

"These kids are victims to criminals who know exactly what to say and what to do to get what they want," Cox continued.

"If your kid does report this to you, don't judge. Don't be angry. Look at them as a victim and help them get the help and the resources that they need to get through this."

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nero es el Mes de la Prevención de la Trata de Personas, y el FBI dice que la sextorsión por motivos económicos -- a menudo dirigida a niños adolescentes -- aumentó un 20% entre octubre de 2022 y marzo de 2023 en comparación con el mismo período del año anterior.

Los estafadores se hacen pasar por una chica atractiva en las redes sociales o sitios de juegos, le piden al chico que les envíe fotos o vídeos desnudos y luego amenazan con publicarlos en línea si la víctima no paga. El agente especial del FBI Curtis Cox dijo que las amenazas a menu-

El FBI dijo que entre octubre de 2021 y marzo de 2023, los federales recibieron más de 13.000 informes de sextorsión financiera en línea de menores, que involucraron a más de 12.600 víctimas, lo que, según la agencia, contribuyó a al menos 20 suicidios.

Cox pide a los padres que hablen sobre la sextorsión con sus hijos y que muestren compasión si su hijo ha sido víctima.

"Estos niños son víctimas de delincuentes que saben exactamente qué decir y qué hacer para conseguir lo que quieren", continuó Cox. "Si su hijo le cuenta esto, no lo juzgue. No se enfade. Véalo como víctima y ayúdelo a obtener la ayuda y los recursos que necesita para superar esto".

Las víctimas pueden denunciar el delito al 1-800-CALL-FBI o en línea en tips.fbi.gov.