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OFERTAS Y CUPONES DE DESCUENTO ADENTRO

La ley SB1159 y lo que significa para inmigrantes buscando licencias profesionales P.g. 10

Hor贸scopo chino 2015, a帽o de la oveja P.g. 18

CALENDAR

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Cómo elegir un teléfono celular para niños “El teléfono móvil ofrece entretenimiento ilimitado para los niños de todas las edades, desde conectarse con amigos hasta participar en juegos interactivos. Dado que los niños tienen su primer teléfono celular a una edad cada vez más temprana, es importante que estén seguros”(Visite nuestro sitio para mas) The secret to achieving better work-life balance “ If you’re feeling overworked and finding it a challenge to juggle the demands of your job and the rest of your life, then you’re not alone. Achieving the elusive work-life balance may be getting harder with today’s connected lifestyle, but it is still possible.” (View more online) Simple steps that help people with diabetes keep their feet healthy “A diabetes diagnosis can be daunting, but a simple attitude adjustment can make a world of difference in how well you fare while living with the disease. By proactively taking steps to monitor key health indicators, experts agree that it’s possible to prevent some of the most severe risks of diabetes, including lower limb amputation.” (Visite nuestro sitio para mas) Changes to know before filing your federal income tax return “Most tax law changes don’t affect the average taxpayer. That’s fortunate news, considering the U.S. averaged at least one tax law change per day every day between 2000 and 2012. Some tax changes generally happen every year, such as inflation adjustments to standard deduction and exemption amounts. Others happen every few years, like expiration or renewal of credits and deductions, new taxes and tax increases.” (More on our site)

Los Lobos Concert February 20, 6:30 PM Moe’s Alley 720-724 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA $45.00 Ozomatli & Irene Diaz Concert February 20, 8:00 PM Fox Theatre (Redwood City) 2215 Broadway Redwood City, CA La Gente Concert f eat. Afrolicious February 21, 9:00 PM Leo’s Music Club 5447 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA

Salsa Crazy Mondays February 23,7:00 PM Neck of the Woods 406 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 Fool Moon with Pete Muñoz February 25, 8:00 PM San Jose Improv San Jose, CA 14th Annual Brazilian Carnaval February 20, 9:00 PM Club 21 2111 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA El Tri - Mexican Band February 20, 2015 7:00 PM

Riverside Municipal Auditorium Ramon Ayala y Los Bravos del Norte February 21, 8:00 PM Honda Center 2695 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA La Arrolladora Banda El Limón February 28, 7:00 PM 150 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95113 Tony Dize February 28, 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM 1015 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA

Lo Real Maravilloso Exhibition From Jan 20, until Feb 28.10:00 AM Mission Cultural Center For Latino Arts 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA Salsa Sunday with St. James & TGIJP! February 22, 3:00 PM El Rio 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA Love Struck @ Amor Eterno Arte February 17, 2015

to March 31, 2015 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 1227 18th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 5th Chicana/o Biennial (art exhibit) // San Jose February 18, 2015 to March 31, 2015 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM 10 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA Dr. Denise Dresser on Mexico February 26, 6:00 PM Room 105, Boalt Hall, UC Berkeley, Ca

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On Wednesday, February 18, 2015, S.J. District 5 Council Member Magdalena Carrasco was the speaker at the Story Road Business Association whose President is R.J. Castro. I recommend beginning an informative process of making all 100,000 residents of District Five become more informed about their important role in Silicon Valley’s economy. This district provides the skilled service workers essential to Silicon Valley’s high tech commerce. Carrasco could inform SRBA’s membership that they are essential CIVIC STAKEHOLDERS because in the aggregate, they are the consumers who earn about $25,000 per year per employed worker. Three traits: 1) they work hard; 2) they do not get paid a ‘living wage’; and 3) they are consumers retailers welcome. Assuming that 50,000 District 5 residents have jobs (in fact, several such jobs), then the total cash flow within District 5 can be estimated to be about $1,250,000,000 per year (just multiply $25,000 x 50,000 workers). That is $1.250 BILLION which generates sales taxes, property taxes, license and permit fees, etc. It is this revenue flow which is contributed to San Jose’s budget. Since many workers get paid ‘minimum wages’, they have 100% propensity to spend it all. They live ‘paycheck to paycheck’ while trying to figure out how to get ahead in this ‘American Land of Opportunity’. Our elders tell us to work hard;

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The global economy forces us to work on the cheap. Those skilled workers who earn $85,000 or more in Silicon Valley have no idea how much innovative creative effort goes into survival living from month to month; paycheck to paycheck, in this very high ‘cost of living’ area. Now, our nation has had 40 years experience with the ‘trickle down economic theory’ in which ‘job creation’ is a function of investment by the ultra-wealthy. Today, economists are beginning to understand that investment alone does not create jobs, nor opportunity. What does create world change and jobs are ideas and insights which result in products accepted and adopted by the consumers in the marketplace where ‘demand’ is expressed. The recent evolution of computer-IT technology is a current example of this process. Today we have many computer derivatives such as smart phones, laptops, tablets along with many programs & applications which enable an individual to become informed. Recently, a recommendation was to learn being a ‘coder’ or ‘programmer’ as a way to earn a middleclass income. Today’s moguls need to understand that they need ‘CONSUMERS’ who have some discretionary money after meeting their essential living expenses. Thus to escape poverty, it is not a ‘minimum wage’ which must be allocated as part of the cost of getting essential work done; it is a ‘living wage’ which permits the wage earner to meet essential life-style obligations and end up with enough extra money to exercise a few ‘discretionary consumer choices’. What does this have to do with San Jose’s District 5? Its residents are not yet the ‘civic stakeholders’ in our Silicon Valley economy because of

their need’ to spend poverty wages for essentials. Imagine the economic impact of these workers being paid $35,000 per year. That would mean $10 million would be spent on their consumer choices. That amounts to a significant step towards enabling all of them to be ‘consumers’ needed by producers of goods and services which are ‘discretionary’...meaning that something ‘nice to have, but, if required one could do without it.” When an individual has a bit of extra money (discretionary income), that individual must make choices regarding how to utilize that ‘extra money’. That is one dynamic. Another is that local small businesses would experience a higher number of customers. They become ‘civic stakeholders’ who are more likely to vote than not because now they have an interest to nurture. When local small businesses prosper, they may need to hire someone. Let’s recall that many local youth learn about job skills when employed by a local business proprietor. Carrasco could tell SRBA more about San Jose’s activities as an organization which delivers a variety of services to its residents. Our lowincome population needs to learn more ‘fiscal literacy’. Our small businesses need to receive more ‘RFP’s (request for proposals),understanding cash flow and profit/loss summary; and actively monitor the services received by the community and its enterprises. What is best for District 5 small businesses is to understand how to equitably access the same level of civic services as do those firms which get tax credits, subsidies, etc/ What is our small business community getting? This city needs to support the ‘civic stakeholders’ who live and vote here.

José López Zamorano LA RED HISPANA La espera terminó para cientos de miles de “dreamers” que podrán finalmente postularse a partir del 18 de febrero para el proceso de alivio migratorio puesto en marcha con motivo de las acciones ejecutivas del presidente Barack Obama. Se espera que la versión ampliada de DACA beneficie a más de 300,000 jóvenes adicionales a los más de 600,000 que gozan sus principales beneficios: un blindaje contra la deportación fulminante y permisos de trabajo. Ninguno de las grandes movimientos sociales de Estados Unidos ha sido un proceso sin contratiempos y

el camino de los indocumentados a un reconocimiento pleno como miembros de la sociedad estadounidense no será la excepción. Pero los obstáculos y las trabas no deben verse como pretexto para el desaliento, sino como un reto y confirmación de que la razón histórica pertenece siempre a quienes claman justicia, y que ese juicio moral será validado, tarde o temprano. Así debe verse el acto de intimidación lanzado principalmente por los republicanos de la Cámara de Representantes para infundir miedo en los beneficiarios potenciales de las acciones del presidente. En el plano legislativo buscan bloquear los fondos para implementar las medidas administrativas y derogar DACA, aún a costa de paralizar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) en una coyuntura global volátil. Por separado, en el ámbito judicial, un colectivo de 26 estados pretende invalidar la constitucionalidad de las decisiones presidenciales. El “bluff” legislativo carece de posibilidades de éxito en el Capitolio, donde es rechazado por los demócratas

y visto con aprensión incluso por senadores republicanos. En el campo judicial existe siempre la posibilidad de que se anoten triunfos parciales cuando se escogen meticulosamente jueces con sólidas credenciales conservadoras, pero los expertos legales coinciden que el presidente pisó un terreno jurisprudencial firme cuando decidió ejercer sus facultades ejecutivas ante la inacción del Congreso. La única posibilidad de “éxito” de la estrategia de los opositores de las acciones ejecutivas de la Casa Blanca es que su campaña del miedo tenga el efecto de evitar que por lo menos uno de los casi 5 millones de beneficiarios de DACA o DAPA decida no dar un paso al frente y no salir de las sombras por temor o desconfianza. Más de medio millón de jóvenes soñadores que se enlistaron en la primera versión de DACA nos han dado a los adultos una lección ejemplar de valor cívico pese a un ambiente enrarecido por la desconfianza. Son un modelo de inspiración para ignorar a la ofensiva del temor y evitar darles una victoria a quienes se oponen a este elemental acto de justicia.

EDUCATION

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•Embajador Ron Dermer firma el acuerdo para establecer una asociación entre la Embajada de Israel y el Hispanic Scholarship Fund apoyando estudiantes hispanos estadounidenses.

Estephany Haro EL OBSERVADOR La fundación Hispana de becas y la embajada de Israel se unen para brindar más becas y oportunidades para estudiantes latinos universitarios en Los Estados Unidos. La embajada de Israel también otorgará más fondos a los estudiantes latinos que quieran estudiar en Israel. Esta es una asociación única, ya que la embajada de Israel en Washington otorgará $100,000 en becas de $500 a $5,000 dependiendo de la necesidad y méritos del estudiante. Estas becas se otorgarán atreves de la Fundación Hispana de Becas (HSF), en donde todo estudiante latino que califique y vaya a universidades en los estados Unidos serán elegibles. Según el cónsul de Israel, 40 a 50 estudiantes

serán beneficiados con esta beca. “Hemos pasado mucho tiempo con líderes latinos para ver cómo podemos hacer una diferencia juntos”, dijo el cónsul de Israel. También agregó que la comunidad Latina en el Suroeste del país es muy importante, por lo tanto líderes latinos y el comparten la idea que la educación es la única manera de sobresalir en la comunidad hispana. “Israel tiene mucho que compartir sobre la educación, nosotros somos similares en el hecho que Israel tiene muchas comunidades inmigrantes de todo el mundo y hemos empezado a ser el motor de la educación”, dijo David Siegel, cónsul de Israel. También agrego que además de $100,000 que serán dados en becas, va a haber otra parte la cual será destinada o todo estudiante

latino que quiera estudiar en Israel. “Queremos que estudiantes latinos estudien y conozcan en Israel, ya que tenemos unas de las mejores universidades”. Uno de los propósitos de esta ayuda hacia los estudiantes latinos es para crear una reacción en cadena, como lo están haciendo en el sur de California, en San Fernando Valley, con el programa de la fundación Cárdenas. El cual fue diseñado para ayudar a ir a la Universidad a estudiantes latinos y judíos con la condición de ser mentores para estudiantes en la preparatoria, y así mismo, crear una cadena donde se ayudan el uno al otro y se generan más estudiantes latinos universitarios. Para más información sobre becas visite www.hsf.net y para información sobre como estudiar en Israel visite la página www.israelscholarship.com

BUSINESS

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NAPSI If you or someone you care about is contemplating a first or new career, here’s something to think about: Information technology (IT) is deeply embedded in virtually every industry. More than ever, employers seek technology workers who think strategically, communicate effectively and possess strong business fundamentals.

Jason Alderman What if a sudden, debilitating illness, fraud or economic downturn affected your senior family member’s retirement, estate or long-term care issues? Would you be prepared to take over? If the answer is no, you’re not alone. According to 2013 research (http:// www.pewresearch.org/facttank/2013/07/18/as-population-ages-more-americans-becoming-caregivers/) from the Pew Research Center, four in 10 U.S. adults are caring for a loved one with significant health issues. Don’t wait for a crisis to initiate this conversation. Starting early can help you plan and even safeguard your own career and retirement planning. Here are some suggestions for starting the conversation: Identify the missing links. Find information gaps you need to fill to help your senior relative plan for retirement. If key financial information – investment and banking accounts, legal documents or doctors’ contact information – is missing, list any and all

unknowns to be researched and compiled. Schedule a family financial meeting. Schedule a specific day and time and create an agenda that meets the needs of your senior relative. It is not always necessary to involve all direct family members in a preliminary discussion, but make sure that relevant individuals are aware of the meeting. After helping your senior relative assess his or her financial situation, make sure to identify next steps and responsibilities. Locate important financial documents. Ask your senior relative to show you where his or her key documents and accounts are, such as retirement and pension information, checkbooks, investment statements, insurance policies and legal and estate data. Find out where incoming bills are kept in case you have to step in and help manage monthly bills. Consider seeking financial counseling. Any number of reasons, from illness to fraud, may explain losing control of personal finances. If your relative has been working with a qualified financial or tax ad-

visor, the family team should consider meeting with him or her if a need arises. If outside tax, financial or legal help is needed, the team and your senior relative should discuss who those professionals should be, what their fees are and what you expect them to do. Make and agree on a plan. After all the information gathering and discussion is complete, make a plan – in writing, if possible – to review the senior’s wishes, set an action plan and assign responsibilities as necessary. As mentioned above, you should review this plan every year. And if problems emerge in any topic area from retirement to health issues, you’ll find guidance throughout the Practical Money Skills for Life website. (http://www. practicalmoneyskills.com/ personalfinance/) Bottom line: Asking older relatives about retirement, estate and long-term care preparations can be an uncomfortable conversation. Making a plan and initiating early conversations to involve the right people can ease the financial strain and stress on everyone involved.

A job in technology can mean a rewarding, well-paying career that lets you combine an interest in tech with another field: health care, education, government, finance, entertainment, sports or dozens of other industries. Here are just a few of the tech jobs that are in high demand: • Network Administrators are responsible for maintaining a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network. This typically includes a local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), intranet and Internet that organizations rely on to communicate, share, store and process information. • Information Security Architects plan and carry out

security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. • Cloud Computing Architects fill a critical role in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions and resilient and stable cloud platforms. This involves analysis and planning to meet business needs within budget guidelines.

solutions used by an organization. Medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing and technology are just a few of the industries with high demand for software engineers.

• Mobile App Developers work in video game studios; advertising and marketing shops; media firms looking for new ways to distribute their content; and government agencies, financial institutions, health care concerns, retailers and others that want to deliver information, products and services to mobile users.

To help you see whether the IT workforce is for you, there’s a free, interactive career road map. It can help job seekers identify career paths in a variety of tech disciplines and it’s available from CompTIA, a nonprofit association for the IT industry. The association also offers CompTIA IT Fundamentals, a credential that covers a range of IT topics and provides a solid grounding in the technology concepts and practices organizations use today.

• Software Engineers develop, test, maintain, support and upgrade the software

To learn more, visit http:// certification.comptia.org/ home.aspx.

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STATEPOINT A measles outbreak that began in late 2014 in California has since spread to multiple states. Most of those who have gotten sick from this highly infectious disease were not vaccinated against measles. Experts are calling the current outbreak an important reminder to vaccinate children fully against the disease. “Vaccines are one of the most important ways parents can protect their children from measles and other diseases,” says Sandra Hassink, MD, FAAP, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). “The measles vaccine is safe, necessary and effective.” The AAP is offering some

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fast facts about measles and the measles vaccine. • Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that spreads easily through the air or on infected surfaces. It causes rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and red watery eyes. In rare cases it can cause encephalitis that can lead to deafness or mental retardation. Of every 1,000 people who get measles, one or two will die. • The AAP, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Academy of Family Physicians all recommend children receive the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine at age 12-15 months, and again at four to six years old. • It’s best to protect children with MMR vaccine as

soon as they are old enough to receive it. Delaying vaccination leaves children vulnerable to measles for a longer period of time. Vaccinating on time also protects other children in the community, including infants younger than 12 months who cannot be vaccinated and are most susceptible to serious illness, hospitalization and death due to measles. • Getting the measles vaccine is much safer than getting the measles infection. Like any medicine, the vaccine is capable of causing side effects but usually these are mild, such as pain or swelling at the injection site and a fever that lasts a day or two. The risk of the measles vaccine causing serious harm is extremely small. • If you are not sure if you

or your children have been fully vaccinated against measles, talk with your doctor to see if anyone in your family needs to be vaccinated. There is no risk in receiving the measles vaccine if you have been immunized before. Your pediatrician is your best source of advice on vaccinations. More information about the measles and the measles vaccine can be found by talking with your pediatrician and by visiting www. healthychildren.org. When it comes to your children’s health, take control when and where you can. Experts agree that a great place to start is by ensuring your children receive the measles vaccine, as well as the full range of vaccines recommended by your pediatrician.

Lori Abbot SACRAMENTO Californians are weighing in on how much smog is too much. The Environmental Protection Agency is considering new limits for ground-level ozone, or smog, at a meeting today in Sacramento. The agency’s proposal could strengthen the limit to only 60 parts per billion from the current limit of 75.

•Ground-level ozone, or smog, hoovers over Ontario, California. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing stricter limits on smog. Photo courtesy of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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Doctor Georges Benjamin, executive director with American Public Health Association, disagrees with industry leaders who argue the current standards are working. “It’s not good enough, because the science tells us we save more lives if we bring the number down lower,”

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says Benjamin. “As to the argument it’s going to cost all of this money to do it, we hear that every time we try to lower the numbers and history tells us that is just not true.” Those against changing the smog pollution limit say it would mean higher energy bills for families and that would negatively impact the economy. The EPA’s smog standard hasn’t been updated since 2008. A final rule is expected by Oct. 1. Dr. Donna Upson, pulmonary physician, associate professor of medicine at the University of New Mexico, says strengthening the standard is critical to public health. “Levels of airway obstruction increase in healthy individuals after just a limited exposure to ozone levels higher than 59 parts per billion,” Upson says. “So really we’re

all at risk of the dangers of ozone.” She says smog has been linked to asthma attacks and respiratory illness, heart disease and even premature death. The American Petroleum Institute says the stronger limit would be expensive. But the American Lung Association’s Paul Billings, senior vice president for advocacy and education, says the standards are not set based on cost but rather what level of smog is considered dangerous. “Cost and feasibility are not part of the decision,” says Billings. “You want your doctor to tell you what makes you sick, not what it’ll cost to cure you. So, the API is really at the wrong part of the process.”

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RECIPE

INGREDIENTES 1/4 taza de jugo de lima 1/4 taza de coriandro picado 2 tazas de jugo de tomate 1 taza de cebolla morada picada 1 cucharada de chile ancho en polvo 21-25 langostinos del Golfo grandes pelados y desvenados 8tortillas de maíz 1/2 libra de repollo colorado rallado 1/4 taza de salsa de tomate 1/4 taza de crema agria reducida en grasas

Caliente la parrilla o la asadera a fuego fuerte. Mezcle el jugo de lima, el coriandro, el jugo de tomate, la cebolla y el chile en polvo en un recipiente. Cuando esté mezclado, agregue los langostinos del Golfo pelados y desvenados, cubra y refrigere durante 20 minutos. Retire los langostinos de la marinada y colóquelos sobre la parrilla caliente. Cocine hasta que estén cocidos, de 4 a 6 minutos. Retire los langostinos de la parrilla y reserve. Caliente las tortillas de a una en la parrilla caliente hasta que estén tibias, aproximadamente 20 a 30 segundos. En cada tortilla, coloque 3 langostinos, repollo rallado, salsa y la crema agria. Doble a la mitad y sirva.

This entrée or appetizer is a delicious way to incorporate whole grain and other pantry essentials. 2Tbsp canola oil, divided 1cup minced onion ½cup finely chopped celery 1cup cooked quinoa 2cans, 6.5 oz each, salmon, rinsed and drained 3eggs 2Tbsp green relish ½tsp salt NAPS Stock your kitchen with these basic building blocks for a wide variety of good-for-you recipes that are quick and easy to create. “Keeping healthy foods on hand is one of the easiest ways to get started with a healthy eating plan,” said registered dietitian Sarah-Jane Bedwell, author of “Schedule Me Skinny.” 1. Canola Oil—This kitchen workhorse is one of the most healthful cooking oils available and excellent for almost any kind of recipe. It contains the least saturated fat and most plant-based omega-3 fat of all common cooking oils, plus its neutral flavor and light texture work well with many different dishes and cooking styles. 2. Vinegar—The acid in vinegar, including white wine, red wine or balsamic, brightens and balances flavors. It’s key to salad vinaigrette, and a splash can add depth and sweetness to soups and sautés. 3. Peanut Butter—An inexpensive source of protein, peanut butter is a healthful addition to baked goods. It’s also a quick base for Asian-style peanut sauce on noodles or meat. 4. Lower-Sodium Chicken or Vegetable Broth—Boost flavor by using broth for homemade soup in a flash, whole grains or a braised dish. Store-bought broth tends to be higher in salt, so look for the lower-sodium varieties. 5. Honey or Brown Sugar—Sweetener isn’t just for baked goods. Use a touch to help caramelize foods and bring out the natural sweetness in vegetables. 6. Whole Wheat Flour—Essential for baking, flour is also useful for thickening sauces, binding veggie pancakes and more. The white whole wheat variety can be a great way to add extra whole grains but maintain a light texture. 7. Basic Spices—No need to buy a whole rack’s worth of spices. For most dishes, you’ll be good to go with pepper, cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, garlic flakes, thyme and an Italian herb blend. 8. Whole Grains—Brown rice, whole grain pasta, oats, barley and quinoa are packed with nutrition and nicely filling. Keep them on hand to round out any meal. 9. Quick Protein—Canned or dried beans and lentils as well as canned salmon and tuna are excellent pantry staples: nutritious, affordable and versatile. Toss them into salads, mix with whole grains or mash them into burgers. 10. Canned Tomatoes—Essential for sauces, soups and stews, canned tomatoes are faster (and, at most times of the year, tastier) to use than peeling, seeding and chopping your own. Select those that are lower in sodium. “These are ingredients I reach for again and again,” Bedwell added. “With a well-stocked pantry and a little bit of planning, it’s truly possible to prepare healthy meals in minutes.”

In large nonstick pan, heat 1 Tbsp canola oil over medium heat. Add onion and celery and sauté for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. In large bowl, combine prepared quinoa with cooked onions and celery. Add salmon, eggs, relish 1 and salt. Stir well to combine. Shape mixture into 8 patties, about ⁄3 cup mixture each. In saucepan, heat remaining canola oil over medium heat. Cook patties for 3 to 4 minutes, undisturbed, or until golden brown. Flip over and continue cooking for about 4 additional minutes. Nutritional Analysis per Serving: calories: 150; total fat: 9 g; saturated fat: 1.5 g; cholesterol: 90 mg; sodium: 360 mg; carbohydrates: 7 g; fiber: 1 g; sugar: 1 g; protein: 10 g.

You can enjoy delicious, simple and wholesome Salmon and Quinoa Patties with grilled vegetables on whole grain rolls or as mini appetizers.

Salmon and Quinoa Patties Yield: 8 patties Serving size: 1 pattie

COMMUNITY

Oakland CALIFORNIA The governing Commission of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) started a new four-year term this week and welcomed three new or recently added commissioners: newly elected Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, who has assumed the slot on the Commission assigned to an appointee of the mayor of Oakland; Jason Baker, a councilmember from the

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city of Campbell who is representing the cities of Santa Clara County on the Commission; and Julie Pierce, a councilmember from the city of Clayton who is representing the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) on MTC. The new Commission convened its first meeting today, with the objective of making committee assignments and appointing an ad-hoc committee to nominate a chair and vice chair to lead the body for the next two years.

In addition to Schaaf, there is another big-city Bay Area mayor at the MTC table: Sam Liccardo, who was recently elected mayor of San Jose and is holding the seat set aside for an appointee of the mayor of San Jose. Liccardo first joined the Commission in 2011 as a San Jose city councilman, representing the cities of Santa Clara County. He shifted to the San Jose mayor’s appointee position in 2013, and has opted to continue in this role now that he is in the mayor’s seat. This develop-

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“The fact that the mayors of San Jose and Oakland are making the time commitment to serve on MTC speaks to the important work we are doing,” said MTC Executive Director Steve Heminger. The three new members bring impressive public service credentials to their roles on MTC. Pierce is the president of ABAG’s Executive Committee, and has been a member of the Clayton City Council as well as the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) since 1992, serving five times as mayor, and twice as chair of CCTA. She is also president of the California Council of Governments, among other posts. Baker joined MTC in late 2014, toward the end of the last Commission term. He was elected to the Campbell City Council in November 2008, currently is vice mayor and served as the city’s mayor for 2011. He is active on a number of regional boards and commissions, particularly in the areas of transportation, public safety and emergency preparedness.

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ment means that for the first time ever, the mayors of two of the region’s three largest cities hold seats on the 21-member Commission.

Schaaf served on the Oakland City Council for four years before winning the mayor’s race in November 2014. She brings to her MTC assignment 16 years of experience in local government, having served as the economic policy adviser to the Oakland City Council; public affairs director for the Port of Oakland, where she helped secure $400 million for infrastructure supporting goods movement; a top aide to Jerry Brown when he was mayor of Oakland;

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and chief of staff to former City Council President Ignacio De La Fuente. While in city government, she was instrumental in fostering transit-oriented development around the Fruitvale BART station.

A large majority of the last term’s commissioners are returning for the new MTC Commission term. In addition to Liccardo and Baker, they are: * Amy Rein Worth, a councilmember from the city of Orinda who represents the cities of Contra Costa County and is finishing up a two-year term as chair of MTC; * Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese, who is finishing up a two-year term as vice chair of MTC and represents Santa Clara County; * Redwood City Councilmember Alicia C. Aguirre, representing the cities of San Mateo County; * Tom Azumbrado, representing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; * Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates, representing the cities of Alameda County; * San Francisco Supervi-

sor David Campos, representing the city and county of San Francisco; * Dorene M. Giacopini, representing the U.S. Department of Transportation; * Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal D. Glover, representing Contra Costa County; * Alameda County Board of Supervisors President Scott Haggerty, representing the county of Alameda; * Anne W. Halsted, representing the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission; * Marin County Board of Supervisors Vice President Steve Kinsey, representing the county of Marin; * Napa County Supervisor Mark Luce, representing the county of Napa; * Rohnert Park Councilmember Jake Mackenzie, representing Sonoma County and its cities; * Caltrans District 4 Director Bijan Sartipi, representing the California State Transportation Agency; * Solano County Supervisor James P. Spering, representing Solano County and its cities; * San Mateo County Supervisor Adrienne J. Tissier, representing the county of San Mateo; and * San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener, continuing in his role as the San Francisco mayor’s appointee.

Of the 21 commissioners, the three representing state and federal agencies are nonvoting (Sartipi, Giacopini and Azumbrado). New MTC officers will be elected at the regular Commission meeting on February 25, 2015.MTC is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.

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Santa Clara County CALIFORNIA The County is embarking on the second round of community outreach in a multi-phase planning effort to develop a vision for the future of the Fairgrounds. This phase of outreach will invite members of the community to review ideas and preliminary assessment reports, and discuss potential uses for the site. The scope of the discussion will address all or parts of the property. The consultant team will collect the feedback and opinions. The first phase included identifying the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities that exist within the 150acre property. The multilingual community outreach has included a combination of community booths at regional events, a community workshop, stakeholder meetings, and a multi-lingual online survey. More than 2,100 community members have participated in the first round of community outreach - 1,100 people participated in person and more than 1,000 have responded to the online survey. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors will hold a study session on February 24, 2015, at 1 p.m., to hear about and discuss the initial feedback from the community, existing conditions assessments and preliminary analysis reports. ”Hearing what our community has to say about the longterm uses for the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds is key to developing the vision for its future,” said President Dave Cortese, County of Santa

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Clara Board of Supervisors. “We encourage residents to take advantage of the opportunity for public input.” A Community Vision Workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 7-9 p.m., at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Fiesta Hall. Participants will be asked to comment on input on the information collected so far as well as improvements and uses for the property. “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help sculpt the area so that it honors its past and serves the current and future needs of the community in the areas of culture, recreation, economic development and fiscal sustainability,” said Supervisor Cindy Chavez, in whose district the fairgrounds is located. From now through April, the public is encouraged to continue to participate in the collaborative process that includes two remaining separate rounds of community meetings, open houses, and booths at community events, including: Saturday, February 21, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Community Booth: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds at the Vietnamese Tet Festival, 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA Tuesday, February 24, 2015,

starts at 1:00 p.m., Time Certain County Board of Supervisors Study Session, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA Wednesday, March 4, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. Community Vision Workshop: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in Fiesta Hall, 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA ·Online Community Survey available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese – www.FairgroundsVision.net ·Other opportunities to be announced “There will be many opportunities for residents to give their feedback,” said Project Manager Glen Williams. “If you want to weigh in with your ideas for the fairgrounds, come to a kiosk or community meeting. If your schedule makes it tough to do so, give us your feedback through the online survey.” Residents who want to receive e-mail notifications of community meetings or events can leave their e-mail address at the “Contact Us” link at www.FairgroundsVision.net. The third round of community participation will start in April 2015. Details about the next round of outreach will be announced in the spring.

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this week to create up to 500 paid summer internships and job opportunities for at-risk and low-income youth. The Board action on a proposal by President Dave Cortese and Supervisor Cindy Chavez authorizes the County to partner with the nonprofit Work2Future to coordinate with public, private and nonprofit employers in providing paid internships and employment opportunities for youth and young adults from 16 to 21 years old. This pilot program would

target foster youth, CalWorks families, low-income and disconnected youth. The plan, which was first proposed by Cortese and Chavez in September 2014, was met by support from the City of San Jose. On February 9, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo stated in a letter that the City would be willing to match funding for the program. “I am grateful for the outpouring of support from my colleagues on the Board, the City of San José, and from the overall community,” said Board President Cortese. “The unanimous approval of this pilot youth summer jobs program is a clear message across our region, state and nation that we in Santa Clara County are willing to use every tool at our disposal to make our community safer and more prosperous.” “We know from first-hand experience that increasing

job opportunities decreases the incidence of high-risk behaviors,” said Supervisor Cindy Chavez. “In addition to the fact that it is smart public safety and economic policy, it’s the right thing to do.” In 2012, President Obama announced a public-private partnership initiative to create 110,000 new summer jobs for youth. Since then, summer youth jobs programs in cities such as Philadelphia, Chicago and San Francisco have resulted in dramatic reductions in crime rates among target populations. Studies have also shown that high school students with summer employment experience tend to be more successful later in their careers. In January 2015, the U.S. News and World Report stated that there has been a 40% decline in summer youth employment particularly among low-income and racial and ethnic minority youth.

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Estephany Haro EL OBSERVADOR El estado de California otorgará licencias profesionales para personas indocumentadas empezando el año 2016. Inmigrantes profesionales podrán revalidar sus estudios en California y aplicar para obtener una licencia profesional sin importar su estatus migratorio.

Entrando Enero 2016, esta ley se llevará a cabo y permitirá a más de 40 consejos estatales dar la opción a sus solicitantes de proveer el número de seguro social o el ITIN, los consejos que no den esta opción a partir del próximo Enero 2016 serán multados.

El gobernador de California, Jerry Brown, firmó la ley SB1159 el pasado noviembre, la cual permitirá a inmigrantes indocumentados que pasen los exámenes y requisitos a ejercer una carrera profesional o una vocación solo con su número de ITIN (Tax Identification number).

El estado de California cuenta con un 37 por ciento de Latinos, y la fuerza laboral del estado incluye 1.85 millones de personas indocumentadas, de acuerdo con una estimación realizada por el Instituto de Política Pública de California.

Esta propuesta fue impulsada por el senador Demócrata de Long Beach, CA, Ricardo Lara quien ha sido nombrado “The point man in the push for immigrant rights”

Esta medida va a beneficiar docenas de profesiones y oficios. Algunos de estos son: doctores, dentistas, contratistas, peluqueros, y abogados. Esta ley también le dará una

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alternativa a los inmigrantes que no califican en la Acción Ejecutiva del Presidente Obama, la cual protegerá a padres de ciudadanos Americanos de deportaciones y les otorgara un seguro social para poder recibir licencias y trabajar legalmente en el país. “Yo soy una estudiante “dreamer” y mi meta y sueño es ser abogada y esta ley me da mucho más motivación de seguir adelante”, dijo Susana García, estudiante en la universidad estatal de San José. Así mismo con esta medida, estudiantes “dreamers” podrán recibir préstamos estudiantiles.

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Community Encouraged to Get Involved to Recognize Types of Abuse, Learn About Local Resources to Help Victims Santa Clara County CALIFORNIA According to the National Council on Crime and Delinquency Focus, approximately one in three adolescent girls in the United States suffers from physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner, and nearly one in ten high School students has been hit, slapped or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend. February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The County of Santa Clara Office of Women’s Policy is encouraging the public to learn about this type of abuse and to seek available resources and services to help teens it impacts. “Teen dating abuse is a serious problem across the United States,” said President Dave Cortese, County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors. “We can all help to make our families and community safer by learning about signs of abuse and resources to stop it from happening.” In a survey conducted in 2009, three in four parents say they have talked with their teens about what it means to be in a healthy relationship; however, 74 percent of sons and 66 percent of daughters said they had not had a conversation about dating abuse with a parent in the past year. Teen and 20-somethings need to learn that positive relationships involve open communication, dealing peacefully with conflict, giving each other space to spend time with friends and family and being supportive and respectful. “We all need to raise awareness in our families and communities that just because a

behavior is common, doesn’t mean that it is okay,” said County of Santa Clara Supervisor Cindy Chavez, Chair of the Board’s Children, Senior’s and Families Committee. “It is imperative to teach our children that respect and understanding are essential to healthy relationships.” Futures Without Violence (www.futureswithoutviolence.org) states that the most common signs of abuse in dating relationships are: • A controlling attitude reflected in deciding where someone can go, what they should wear or do; • Trying to stop someone from seeing or talking to family and friends • Calling someone derogatory names, putting them down or criticizing them, threatening or scaring them. • Hitting, slapping, kicking, or forcing someone to engage against their will in sexual activities. Digital dating abuse is now increasingly common among teenagers. A “Tech Abuse in Teen Relationships” study reveals that one in four teens say their partners have used their phone and texting messages to call them names, harass them or put them down. Most teenagers have mobile phones and use them to talk to friends, send text messages or post to social networking sites. But this technology may create challenges for teens as they develop intimate relationships, without realizing the need establish clear boundaries for their personal safety in their digital lives. Digital dating abuse may come in the forms of unwanted, repeated calls or text messages, breaking into email or social networking accounts, sharing private

or embarrassing pictures or videos and checking cell phone logs. “Research shows that being physically or sexually abused makes teen girls at an increased risk for teen pregnancy and STDs,” said Esther Peralez-Dieckmann, Director of the Santa Clara County Office of Women’s Policy. “Parents and other adults can help by educating themselves talking about healthy relationships and the warning signs of abuse.” The Ad Council, in partnership with Futures Without Violence and the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women has launched “That’s Not Cool” - a national public service advertising campaign to help teens identify digital dating abuse and use tools to prevent it. Media can access the Public Service Announcements at http:// www.adcouncil.org/OurCampaigns/Safety/DatingAbuse-Prevention#sthash. kzriVeCU.dpuf Teens can learn about it by visiting ThatsNotCool.com Also, the Office of Women’s Policy is encouraging media outlets to help promote awareness and share information about local resources and services to educate teenagers and families about signs of abuse, and better equip them to prevent it, identify it, and stop it.

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LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601454 The following person(s) is(are) doing business Crab & Cray 1735 E. Capitol Expressway San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co. Viet Sonoma, INC. 1735 E. Capitol Expressway San Jose, CA 95121. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.) Katelyn Phan Secretary February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/17/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601455 The following person(s) is (are) doing business 1. PHP Group 2. PHP Lending 3. PHP Mortgage 4. PHP Real Estate 5. PHP Real Estate Services 6. PHP Realty 1816 Tully Road, Suite #202 San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. PHP Group, INC. 1816 Tully Rd, Ste #202 San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.) Katelyn Phan Secretary February 20, 27, March 6, 13,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601335 The following person(s) is(are) doing business Law Office of Tomas M. Flores, Esq. 97 South Second Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara Co. Tomas M. Flores 97 South Second Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95113. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 01/01/2015 “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.) Tomas M. Flores February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/11/2015.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273627 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maribel Ramirez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Maribel Ramirez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rodger Omar Jacobo Ramirez to Rodger Omar Ramirez b. Marcos Jocobo Ramirez to Marcos Ramirez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 04/04/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. November 21, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601514 The following person(s) is (are) doing business 1. Collaborated Cleaning Solutions. LLC 2. CCS 491 Aldo Ave Santa Clara CA, 95054, Santa Clara Co. Collaborated Cleaning Solutions 491 Aldo Ave Santa Clara CA, 95054. This business is conducted by a limited liability company; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 01/21/2015 “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.) Lynden M. Conway February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/18/2015. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276732 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Russell Mustapha Ahmed and Christine Ann Benicaso. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Russell Mustapha Ahmed and Christine Ann Benicaso, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Russell Mustapha Ahmed to Russell Mustapha Allen b. Nicholas Russell Ahmed to Nicholas Russell Allen c. Alexander Russell Ahmed to Alexander Russell Allen. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 06/02/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 13, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276765 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kristen Michael Jimenez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Kristen Michael Jimenez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kristen Michael Jimenez to Christian Micheal Jimenez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 06/09/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 13, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV266856 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Teresa Bolanos de Torres. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Maria Teresa Bolanos de Torres, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Teresa Bolanos de Torres to Maria Teresa Bolanos. THE COURT ORDERS

FEBRUARY 20-26, 2015 that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 06/09/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 18, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2015 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Phillip Tommy Lopez AKA Phillip Thomas Lopez No.114PR175010 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Rodney Nicholas in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The petition requests that Rodney Nicholas be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Phillip Tommy Lopez AKA Phillip Thomas Lopez. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the independent Adminster of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important sctions, 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. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/08/2015 2015 at 9:30am, Dept. 10, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112 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. 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. 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.

Rodney Nicholas 924 Bridge Road San Leandro, CA 94577

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV272299 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elora Injoh Muna. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Elora Injoh Muna, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elora Injoh Muna to Ellora Muna. The COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 03/10/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. October 23, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court February13, 20, 27, March 6, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601281 The following person(s) is (are) doing business, 1.TECHIDUIT, LLC. 2.TECHIDUIT 3.Techiduit, Limited Liability Company 4.TECHIDUIT, LLC 5.TECHDUIT LLC, 224 North 27th Street, Unit B San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. TECHIDUIT, LLC. 224 North 27th Street, Unit B San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by a limited liability company; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.) Vikas Joshi Managing Member February 13, 20, 27; March 6, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/10/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601180 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Taquizas La Favorita, 1488 Tennant Ave Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Jorge Ayala 15205 Murphy Ave. San Martin, CA 95037. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 01/07/2015. “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.) Jorge Luis Ayala February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015

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FEBRUARY 20-26, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/09/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601141 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mauricio’s Cleaning 900 Henderson Ave #65 Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Oscar T. Juan Ramirez 900 Henderson Ave #65 Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.) Oscar T. Juan Ramirez February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/06/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600664 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Hammer and Hammer Construction, 761 Mabury Rd Suite 30 San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. Francisco Perez 761 Mabury Rd Suite 30 San Jose, CA 95133. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 10/06/2006. “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.) Francisco Perez February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/26/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601051 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, F.C.R Trucking 2240 Luz Ave San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Sorina Flores 2240 Luz Ave San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.) Sorina Flores February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/04/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.601075 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Leon Construction 19400 Forenson Ave Unit # 112 Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Martin J Solis 19400 Forenson Ave Unit# 112 Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 07/07/2005. “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.) Martin J Solis February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/05/2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600321 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Claudine’s Wine Experience 20490 Saratoga Los Gatos Rd Ste. A Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara Co. Rydquist Holdings LLC 3302 Como Lane San Jose, CA 95118. This business is conducted by a limited liability company; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 01/05/2015. “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.) Claudine Rydquist February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/15/2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276506 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alireza Hosseinzadeh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Alireza Hosseinzadeh, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alireza Hosseinzadeh to Tony Lomax. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 06/02/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 5, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276554 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mele Seini and Saluni Alexander Saafi. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Mele Seini and Saluni Alexander Saafi, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Pani Mei Langi Saafi to Lilikoi Taiamoni Saafi. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should

not be granted on 06/02/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 6, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV273324 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yodaira Mejia. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Yodaira Mejia, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yodaira Mejia to Yodaira Rukstalis. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 04/07/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. November 17, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276634 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fnu Tony Thomas Varkey. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Fnu Tony Thomas Varkey, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Fnu Tony Thomas Varkey to Tony Thomas Varkey. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 06/02/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 5, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV275890 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the

matter of the application of: Jesus Duarte Tavera. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jesus Duarte Tavera, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a Jesus Duarte Tavera to Salvador Jimenez Baron. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 05/26/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Janurary 22, 2015 Thomas E. Kuhnle Judge of the Superior Court February 6, 13, 20; March 6, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600935 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mckee Valero, 1705 Mckee Road San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. C.H. Petro, Inc. 1705 Mckee Road San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.) Han Nguyen Secretary February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 02/02/2015. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276377 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hee Ja Lee and Yoon Ho Choi. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Hee Ja Lee and Yoon Ho Choi, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gawon Choi to Melody Gawon Choi. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 05/19/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 2, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court February 6, 13, 20, 27 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV275652

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Darling K Smith. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Darling K Smith, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kevin Rigoberto Soria to Kevin Brian Smith. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 05/12/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 15, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court February 6, 13, 20, 27 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600508 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Out of the Closet Cleaning, 511 E. Reed St. San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Logan M. Allen 511 E. Reed St. Apt B San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.) Logan Allen January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/21/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600477 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, AB Tile 1755 Monterey Rd San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Hoa Nguyen 3439 Pine Creek Dr. San Jose, CA 95132. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon; 1/21/2015 “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.) Hoa T. Nguyen January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/21/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600452 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Julio’s Creations 1670 Alum Rock Ave #202 San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Concepcion Quezada 1670 Alum Rock Ave #202 San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed

hereon. “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.) Concepcion Quezda January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/20/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600638 The following person(s) is(are) doing business,1.Taiwanese Cultural and Sports Association 2.Taiwanese Cultural and Arts Association 13208 Peacock Ct. Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Frank Hong 13208 Peacock Ct. Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.) Frank Hong January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/20/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO.600752 The following person(s) is(are) doing business,1.Candyland Motorsports 2.Candyland Motor Group 3.Candyland Auto Sales 4.Candyland Autos 5.Candyland Motors, 17760 Monterey Rd. STE A4 Morgan Hill CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Rudolph Conrad Ruehl 471 Sieber Ct. San Jose CA 95111 and Yasir Shlimon Abrahams 4676 La Crescent Loop San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by a general partnership; registrants have not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.) Rudolph Conrad Ruehl January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/28/2015. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV275766 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ahmad Bilal Siddiqui and Shadya Ghezal. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ahmad Bilal Siddiqui and Shadya Ghezal, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ashar Ahmad to Ashar Ahmad Siddiqui. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 04/07/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose,

LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 20, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV275633 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kimberly Dickerson. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Kimberly Dickerson, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Robert Nam Kim Jr. to Robert Nathaniel Dickerson. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 3/10/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 15, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276034 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thao Ngoc Tran. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Thao Ngoc Tran, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thao Ngoc Tran to Tiffany Ngoc Tran. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 05/26/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 27, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV276044 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chuong Duc Phan. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that

petitioner, Chuong Duc Phan, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chuong Duc Phan to Prinze Phan. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 05/26/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 27, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 115CV275840 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Santos A Telule Torres and Claudia I Quijada Castro. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Santos A Telule Torres and Claudia I Quijada Castro, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.Marvin Eli Quijada Telule to Marvin Eli Telule Quijada b. Danny Isaac Quijada Telule to Danny Isaac Telule Quijada c. Bryan Alberto Quijada Telule to Bryan Alberto Telule Quijada. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 05/19/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. January 22, 2015 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV272299 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ellora Injoh Muna. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Ellora Injoh Muna, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ellora Injoh Muna to Ellora Muna. The COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 03/10/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Room, located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. October 23, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court January 30; February 6, 13, 20 2015

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I saw a chart that quantified the negative impacts on our health of our reliance on coal as an energy source. It was pretty shocking as I recall.

•Pollution from coal-fired power plants can be hazardous to the health of those living nearby, DC. Credit: Senor Codo, FlickrCC.

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Coal combustion plants account for more than half of Americans’ electric power generation. According to Coal’s Assault on Human Health, a report by the nonprofit Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR), coal combustion releases mercury, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide and other substances known to be hazardous to human health. The report evaluates the impacts of coal pollution on our respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems and concludes that air pollutants produced by coal combustion contribute to asthma, lung cancer, congestive heart failure and strokes. “The findings of this report are clear: While the U.S. relies heavily on coal for its energy needs, the consequences of that reliance for our health are grave,” says Alan Lockwood, a principal author of the report and a professor of neurology at the University at Buffalo.

The PSR report further illustrates the adverse effects of the mining of coal on the environment, water and human health. Coal mining leads U.S. industries in fatal injuries, and miners have suffered prolonged health issues, such as black lung disease, which causes permanent scarring of the lung tissues. Surface mining destroys forests and groundcover, leading to flooding and soil erosion. Mountaintop removal mining—used widely across southern Appalachia—can bury streams with rubble and, in turn, harm aquatic ecosystems. Waterways may also become contaminated due to the storage of post-combustion wastes from coal plants, also known as “coal ash.” There are 584 coal ash storage sites in the United States, and toxic residues have migrated into water supplies at dozens of them. “Coal ash is a silent killer,” says Barbara Gottlieb, director of environment and health at PSR. “Communities are drinking contaminated water laced with toxic

chemicals that poison humans.” According to the U.S. Department of Energy, coal plants can reduce sulfur oxide, nitrogen oxide and greenhouse-gas emissions by using biomass as a supplemental fuel in existing coal boilers. A Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) report says that tree limbs and tops normally left behind after timber harvesting operations, and otherwise unmarketable materials like dead, damaged and small-diameter trees, can be collected for biomass energy use. Income from selling biomass can pay for or partially offset the cost of forest management treatments needed to remove invasive species or reduce the threat of fires. Utilities like New Hampshire’s Northern Wood Power are taking a lead in putting biomass energy to work in their power plants. In 2006, the company replaced a 50-megawatt coal-burning boiler in Portsmouth with one that uses wood chips and other wood materials for fuel.

The result has been a reduction in coal use by more than 130,000 tons annually, reduced air emissions by more than 400,000 tons annually and the development of a thriving wood chip market for New Hampshire’s forest industry. Retrofitting coal-fired power plants to burn biomass makes sense for utilities trying to be greener while keeping their existing facilities productive, but environmental leaders stress that the federal government should provide more incentives for switching over to even greener energy sources like solar or wind. CONTACTS: PSR, www. psr.org; UCS, www.ucsusa. org. EarthTalk® is produced by Doug Moss & Roddy Scheer and is a registered trademark of Earth Action Network Inc. View past columns at: www.earthtalk.org. Or e-mail us your question: earthtalk@emagazine.com.

Jose Posadas SPECIAL TO EL OBSERVADOR An inspiring film premiering at Cinequest from first-time filmmaker Veronica Mannion tells the story of Vivian Lynn, who is pursuing her dream as a self-professed overactor, with a love for theatre and musicals, who seeks fame in Hollywood like all young aspiring starlets but is haunted by a failed relationship in the City of Angels. The story draws us into Vivian’s life, depicted in a dreamy musical production, as she belts out her rendition of the Al Jolson’s song “You made me love you, I didn’t want to do it” only to be interrupted by the presence of her former boyfriend, Luke, played by Alan Kaiser. Over the course of the next 30 days in December, culminating in a bittersweet New Year’s Eve party, Vivian shows us life in L.A. (sarcastically referred to as Hell-A) for an actress newly arrived, whose days are filled with auditions, circumventing slimy producers with promises of fame in exchange for sex, and juggling relationships with the help of a friend, played by Ariel Hart, as she searches for something real in a land infamously known for its mastery of illusion, fakery, and deception. In one memorable dream scene, of which there are many, Vivian sees her friend “zombified” as a result of living in L.A. Vivian fears she has also changed and has lost the innocence that drives her passion for performing in front of a live audience. It is only when performing that she feels no sadness, no loneliness and wishes every day could be like living in the spotlight onstage- it is there that she truly comes alive. This very enjoyable film combines the best of musicals from

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years past along with comic touches reminiscent of Cary Grant comedies of old. The script has touches of self-deprecating humor, irony (such as when Vivian proclaims she is tired of dating actors because they are so self-absorbed), and well written song lyrics that carry the film forward or expand upon the scene as the actors suddenly break out in a song and dance number.

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Edades 2-12. Límite de cuatro (4) boletos de niños en la compra de un boleto de adulto a precio regular. El descuento aplica al precio indicado en el boleto únicamente. Restricciones y exclusiones podrían aplicar. No hay descuentos dobles. Sujeto a disponibilidad. Válido en boletos de $25. Boletos $3 más el día de la función.

HERCity and Cinequest team up for exclusive Q&A Prior to its world premier audiences can enjoy an exclusive Q&A with Bay Area native Veronica Mannion the writer/producer/director of the film Booze Boys & Brownies.

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HERCity is the premier networking event for women in downtown San Jose. It opens doors to downtown’s unique spaces, hotspots and more. Attendees can find themselves at a Broadway show with behind the scenes access, a special fashion show, getting hands-on with technology and more. Every HERCity includes the VIP treatment and the best food and drink downtown has to offer.

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‘•The loneliest whale‘ gets his name because his communication frequency is indecipherable to other whales; his whole life has been met with solitude.

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Adrian Grenier, the producer and actor known best for his role as Vincent Chase in HBO’s Entourage, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to assist in funding the research phase for the upcoming documentary, 52: The Search for the Loneliest Whale. whaleIn 1989, the U.S. Navy discovered a mysterious 52 hertz frequency on a series of underwater microphones that been used to track enemy submarines ever since the cold war. After much debate, an elite bio-acoustian named William Watkins determined that this unique sound was coming from a solitary whale who had been calling out at a frequency that no other whale could understand. It is believed that this whale has never once received a response, making him The Loneliest Whale in the World. Watkins would spend the next 12 years tracking the whale, whom he nicknamed “52” for his unique 52hz call until his death in 2004. That same year, The New York Times published an article about the whale prompting an intense response among the

thousands of people who identified with this creature’s lonely plight. However with Waktins’ death, no one was left to track 52, leaving the loneliest whale friendless once again… that is until now. 52: The Search for the Loneliest Whale is a feature length documentary that follows the expedition to once again, find 52. Overcome by the enduring reaction to 52, now known through social circles as the lonely whale, director Joshua Zeman and producers Adrian Grenier and Lucy Cooper felt a moral calling to explore this fascinating mystery. Assembling a team of marine scientists to embark on a deep-sea expedition, they are choosing to unite the lonely whale’s prolific community through Kickstarter—the internet’s home for crowdfunding creative projects. The film will explore how one incredible whale’s experience of profound solitude has made us all more connected to the ocean—and to each other. The quest will be guided by experts in marine science and the modern human condition. This network includes oceanographers, marine biologists, bio-acousticians, animal psychologists, musicians, artists,

journalists, activists, designers, bloggers and many more. In addition to their search for the lonely whale, the expedition will help to raise awareness over the growing scourge of ocean noise pollution that is doubling every decade. The expedition will be collecting data in some of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, as the team helps the scientific community to better understand the threat of ocean noise pollution and how it affects the welfare of marine mammals across the globe. The Kickstarter campaign will go towards funding the expedition. Funding beyond the goal will go into production of the film. Rewards in return for donations include whale watching with Adrian Grenier, a visit on set, an opportunity to connect with the bio-acousticians that will be on our expedition and custom artwork by Shepard Fairey revealed for the first time through this campaign. Learn more about 52 on social media with @lonelywhale and online at lonelywhale.com. Click here to help fund the documentary via Kickstarter. Leave a Reply

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Release Date: February 20, 2015 When Lou (Rob Corddry) finds himself in trouble, Nick (Craig Robinson) and Jacob (Clark Duke) fire up the hot tub time machine in an attempt to get back to the past, but they inadvertently land in the future with Adam Jr. (Adam Scott). Now they have to alter the future in order to save the past... which is really the present, in the sequel from the same team that brought you the original cult hit. Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures will release “Hot Tub Time Machine 2” in theaters on February 20, 2015. Directed by Steve Pink from a screenplay written by Josh Heald, the film was produced by Andrew Panay and executive produced by Ben Ormand, Rob Corddry and Matt Moore. Cuando Lou (Corddry) se encuentra en problemas, Nick (Robinson) y Jacob (Duke) encienden el jacuzzi que funciona como máquina del tiempo para intentar regresar al pasado. Pero sin darse cuenta arriban al futuro. Ahora tendrán que alterar el futuro para poder salvar el pasado... que en realidad es el presente, en la secuela realizada por el mismo equipo que te trajo el éxito original que se volvió película de culto.

•Left to right: Clark Duke is Jacob, Rob Corddry is Lou, and Craig Robinson is Nick in HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2, from Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures.

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Mario Jiménez Castillo EL OBSERVADOR (1919 tierra-1931 metal-1943 agua-1955 madera-1967 fuego-1979 tierra-1991 metal-2003 agua-2015 madera) Te espera un año de muchos desafíos y cambios que serán sumamente positivos, especialmente en tu área de trabajo y profesión. Una nueva vocación te hará sentir feliz y revitalizado. Este es tu año para conquistar logros mayores. Enhorabuena. (1920 metal-1932 agua-1944 madera-1956 fuego-1968 tierra-1980 metal-1992 agua-2004 madera-2016 fuego) Este puede ser un año para despedidas, principio y finales. Todo aquello que no sea para tu conveniencia dejará de existir y será absorbido por la energía de este periodo. Inicias por un nuevo camino con mejores opciones y buenas oportunidades. (1921 metal-1933 agua-1945 madera-1957 fuego-1969 tierra-1981 metal-1993 agua-2005 madera-2017 fuego) El año de la oveja trae consigo muchas sorpresas para ti, de pronto todos tus planes comienzan a marchar por buen camino y tus ideas y proyecciones logran arribar a buen puerto. Lograrás recuperarte económicamente. La suerte te sonríe.

(1922 agua-1934 madera-1946 fuego-1958 tierra-1970 metal-1982 agua-1994 madera-2006 fuego-2018 tierra) Este será un año que nunca olvidarás, ese proyecto que tienes en mente y que parecía caso perdido, ahora se convertirá en una latente realidad, tus rezos y oraciones han sido escuchadas y todo tu esfuerzo por fin dará los frutos deseados. El amor ronda tu camino. (1923 agua-1935 madera-1947 fuego-1959 tierra-1971 metal-1983 agua-1995 madera-2007 fuego-2019 tierra) La energía de este ciclo se intensificará en tu sector romántico y social, es probable que te vuelvas a enamorar o puede que reviva en ti la llama del amor por alguien que fue importante en tu pasado romántico. El amor te hará feliz. (1924 madera-1936 fuego-1948 tierra-1960 metal-1972 agua-1984 madera-1996 fuego-2008 tierra-2020 metal) Este será el año del karma para ti, todo lo bueno que has hecho retornará a ti en forma de bendiciones, y si has cometido faltas y errores, entonces vivirás lecciones necesarias para tu crecimiento espiritual. Habrá motivos de alegría en el seno familiar. (1925 madera-1937 fuego-1949 tierra-1961 metal-1973 agua-1985 madera-1997 fuego-2009 tierra-2021 metal) Te espera un año en el que tomarás decisiones sabias y muy drásticas al mismo tiempo, todo sucederá por tu bien y aunque al principio experimentes un poco de pesar, a la larga te darás cuenta que todo era necesario por tu propio bienestar y evolución personal. (1926 fuego-1938 tierra-1950 metal-1962 agua-1974 madera-1986 fuego-1998 tierra-2010 metal-2022 agua) La energía de este nuevo ciclo se centrará principalmente en tu sector de la salud. Es necesario que te pongas en forma tanto física como emocionalmente. Practica el ejercicio físico con frecuencia, vive a plenitud. Tu atractivo y poder de seducción aumentará. (1927 fuego-1938 tierra-1951 metal-1963 agua-1975 madera-1987 fuego-1999 tierra-2011 metal-2023 agua) Después de ir y venir de un lado a otro, ahora llega la tan ansiada estabilidad por la que tanto has luchado. Serás bendecido en tu sector laboral y contarás con muy buena salud, pero de ti depende que todo continúe así. Tu suerte se multiplica. (1928 tierra-1940 metal-1952 agua-1964 madera-1976 fuego-1988 tierra-2000 metal-2012 agua-2024 madera) Estarás de suerte, el destino te tiene reservadas muchas sorpresas en este año de la oveja, tendrás el semáforo en verde, especialmente a la hora de lograr ascensos, acuerdos y aumentos. Crecerás y serás feliz durante este periodo afortunado. (1917 fuego-1929 tierra-1941metal-1953 agua-1965 madera-1977 fuego-1989 tierra-2001metal-2013 agua) Durante este ciclo la religión y la filosofía te impulsarán por un nuevo sendero de luz y energía positiva. Puedes convertirte en un maestro o un consejero de gran sabiduría. Nuevos intereses y nuevos conocidos le darán un toque excitante a tu existencia. (1918 tierra-1930 metal-1942 agua-1954 madera-1966 fuego-1978 tierra-1990 metal-2002 agua-2014 madera) Toda la energía de este nuevo año chino se centrará en tu economía, has sufrido altibajos desde hace dos o tres años atrás, sin embargo; eso está a punto de cambiar, pues es presagio que tu situación financiera dará un giro hacia la prosperidad.

BPT Are you the family member or friend who is always called when someone’s computer breaks or starts acting up? Do you have a person on speed dial whenever you need a website created or program updated? The old stereotype of a computer geek who’s always wearing a pocket protector and glasses with taped-together frames is quickly becoming a thing of the past. These days, men and women who are able to speak “tech” and fix those pesky computer programs are in high demand, both professionally and among friends and family. One reason is that more than 80 percent of American households have a computer, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. When those computers don’t work, who are you going to call? When someone calls a person a tech geek these days, it’s meant to be a compliment, according to a new survey con-

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ducted by GMI Research and commissioned by Crucial.com. Are you single and trying to promote yourself on dating sites? You might want to advertise that you’re a tech geek, according to the Tech-Know Meter Survey. One in three women say they prefer their significant other be tech savvy. “Americans recognize how prevalent tech has become in everyday life,” says Ed Walker, Crucial.com marketing manager. “These findings demonstrate that society has warmed to people who are the most capable at fixing and improving the devices we rely on, both in our personal and professional lives.” It’s not just that people want to be friends with tech geeks - they want to become one themselves, the survey found. A majority of men and women are interested in improving their personal tech savviness, even if it’s so they don’t have to constantly bug a friend for

help. And while the percentage of people who claim to be tech savvy is heavily male, a significant number of women are showing interest, too, making the term tech geek more gender neutral. There’s a good chance you have a tech-geek friend, both in your personal life and at the office. In fact, you might have several at the office. Most industries these days rely on technology to survive, and survey respondents say job candidates with tech skills have a stronger resume than those who don’t. Having a strong list of tech geeks handy is important if you are not one yourself. So the next time someone is introduced to you as being a tech geek, be sure to get his or her number! And if you can call yourself a tech geek, wear the title like a badge of honor - and depending on how popular you want to be, protect your cellphone number!

•Are you considered a ‘geek‘? It may make you popular nowadays.

Joey Lewandowski SHELLY PALMER Could a smartphone really be our only computer by 2017? That’s what a recent Wired magazine article suggested. I’m sort of a holdout for an older style of computer. I have a laptop, but do most of my work on a desktop computer. It’s more powerful and I can get my work done far more quickly with a traditional keyboard and mouse. But if I’m not actively doing work, my laptop serves its purpose just as well.

comforts of my desktop for my laptop, and the comforts of my laptop for my iPhone, then by the transitive property (right? it’s been a while since I’ve had math), I’m willing to give up the comforts of my desktop for my iPhone. Granted, if I were to do a day’s worth of work on my phone, it’d take me like four times as long as it would on my desktop. But that’s today.

But why stop there? Just as I prefer my desktop to my laptop, I prefer my laptop to my iPad or iPhone. But – and this next sentence is going to make me sound lazy – if I want to look something up or send someone a message, I’m going to grab whatever device is closest. That’s almost always my iPhone.

When Apple launched iOS 8, you were able to install third-party keyboards for the first time. It’s amazing how much more bearable typing is on an iPhone with Swype as opposed to the stock keyboard. (Yes, Android users, I know you’ve been able to do this for a while. It’s one thing I missed about Android.) If typing on smartphones continues to, it won’t be too long before most people are willing to give up physical keyboards altogether. (If you really want a physical keyboard, there’s a case for that.)

If I’m willing to give up the

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I use for work – Squarespace, Hootsuite, Feedly, etc. – all continue to improve and make life easier on the go. Two years ago, it’d be inconceivable to use our phones for some of the things we routinely use them for today. Where will we be in two years? Answer: In a place far more mobile-friendly than we are now. I don’t know that I’ll ever prefer using a virtual keyboard to a physical one, or opting to use a phone with a five or six inch screen instead of a 23” monitor. But I also don’t see it as an impossibility. Whenever I go on a trip, I always bring my laptop with me, almost out of habit. But often, I find that I have little use for it – my phone can do most of what I want to do on my laptop. I’m going to go laptop-free this weekend and see if I survive. (I hope I do.) By leaving tech behind, I’ll experience my most tech-forward weekend in a long time.

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