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RESOURCES ARE NEEDED TO ATTAIN DOMINANCE OVER THOSE SELF-SERVING FORCES

Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR Here is an E-mail received on February 14, 2019 from the office of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi which was entitled “WASTING NO TIME”. It read as follows: “Last month, thanks to grassroots supporters like you Hilbert, Democrats officially assumed the House Majority. Now, the American people have the representation they deserve, rather than an endless cycle of stealing Americans’ healthcare (Insurance services) and covering for Trump’s many misdeeds.” It continues: “We’re wasting no time. We’ve already begun the fights to: •Reduce gun violence •Protect the more than one hundred million Americans with preexisting conditions (by stopping repeal efforts of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, aka as ObamaCare).

•Strengthen voting rights (by dealing with jerrymandering congressional districts; requiring I.D.'s; addressing voter suppression (Jim Crow) practices) all of which impact voter participation in our democracy. •And addressing many more issues such as national security issues at the USA-Mexican border. BUT WE NEED RESOURCES (MONEY) TO “KEEP ON KEEPING ON” on all fronts. Will you contribute today?” The resource being addressed is money, and these funds are necessary to accomplish what needs to be done very soon. House Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio- Cortez (D-NY), who calls herself a Socialist Democrat recently proposed a progressive tax of 70% on incomes exceeding $10 million which already has 15 co-sponsors. This progressive income tax proposal is being deliberated now and is indicative of why the U.S. Congress will benefit from replacement of members of the establishment. Again, the issue is MONEY and its more appropriate redistribution using the Federal government's taxation authority.

Initially, Trump asked for $5.7 Billion to be allocated by Congress for THAT WALL. Pelosi said, “Our new Democratic Majority is well aware of the (many) tasks before us. We’re up against not only a president who routinely debases our democracy's (institutions), but a Republican Party that covers for him at every turn and a special interest lobby determined to promote (and support) them.” “We (Democrats) may not have access to the limitless special interest money (as) our opponents do. But we have grassroots supporters like you, which I’ll take any day of the week. Donate today to help House Democrats keep fighting. Thank you.” Regarding another related issue, Senator Bernie Sanders declared: “Let me be very clear. We cannot allow this country to become an oligarchy in which a handful of billionaires control our economy, (society) and its political life.” Sanders continues: “At a time of massive wealth and income inequality, when the

three richest people own more wealth than the bottom half of this country and when 46% of all new income goes to the top 1%, we need a progressive tax system which demands that very wealthy (individuals) and large corporations start paying their fair share of taxes. That is what poll after poll shows the American people want.” The initial funding request by Trump for THAT WALL was $5.7 Billion. The House negotiated that amount down to $1.7 Billion in the most recent budget proposal designed to please Trump so as to prevent a second Federal Agency Shutdown (which impacted some 800,000 Federal civil servants). In response, Trump declared “AN EMERGENCY” along the U.S.-Mexico border which will enable him to get around the U.S. Constitutional Checks & Balances. It is the U.S. Congress which has the authority to fund projects. “AN EMERGENCY” permits Trump to move funds from other projects to THAT WALL. This “national emergency” is entirely unreasonable and unsupported by existing reality's facts. No doubt this approach will be challenged in courts. Again, the issue is

obtaining reasonable funding. My observation is that all these different efforts to obtain funding end up being provided by those of us who are grunts, i.e., working class folks who reliably pay their fair share of all taxes. The Federal government currently has the most effective method of collecting funds and re- directing those tax revenues to programs which will do the most good for the greatest number. I highly recommend sending funds to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi who is very able to sustain those checks & balances which the Trump Administration seeks to avoid. D.J. Trump has experienced a life journey which many of us are too honest to imagine. Let's do what we can to keep it that way. Contact <Jorge Aguilar <Aguilar@ pelosiforcongress.com>. Do consider that “Early Money Is Like Yeast”, the EMILY principle. Contribute to the cause of Defending our Democracy against all who attack it - both foreign and domestic assailants.

County of Santa Clara’s Intern & Earn Program Begins Open Enrollment for 2019 Summer Internships “We can change the odds of success for our foster youth in Santa Clara County through the Intern & Earn program. It helps put them at the front of the line for job opportunities by giving them real time, on the job experience,” said County of Santa Clara Supervisor Cindy Chavez, Chair of the Board’s Children, Seniors and Families Committee. “They need this, they want to improve their lives and we can give them a leg up with this program.”

Photo Credit: Pixabay SCC SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. –Investing in the Silicon Valley’s next generation, the County of Santa Clara’s Intern & Earn Program is inspiring the County’s most vulnerable youth to start planning for a successful future. The program offers youth in the CalWORKs, Foster Care and CalFresh programs an invaluable opportunity to garner life skills, find mentorship and get hands-on career experience. Intern & Earn is kicking off this year’s program by opening up the enrollment period for paid summer internships and all eligible youth interested in working this summer can sign-up for a summer job!

Applicants are invited to a special sign-up event over Winter Break, February 19-22. The Intern & Earn program staff will be available to provide general internship information and assistance with job applications at multiple sites throughout the county. Youth in the CalFresh program, ages 16-24, and youth in the CalWORKs program, ages 15-17, can call (408) 758-3797 for session times and locations in North, South and Central county areas. Foster Youth, ages 16-24 can contact the Hub at (408) 792-1750, for special session information. “It’s never too early to think about employment and gaining valuable work experience, which are the keys to a successful future for our low-income students,” said Robert Menicocci, Director of the Social Services Agency (SSA). “The Social Services Agency is committed to providing youth with access to the services and opportunities they’ll need to support personal growth and professional development.” For 2019, the Intern & Earn summer internship program has been extended beyond its traditional six-week period, giving interns an opportunity to work up to eight weeks, between June 10 and August 2. This two-week extension over past

years will allow youth to capitalize on their summer months by increasing their earning potential. In addition, intern salaries have been increased to $16 per hour, allowing Intern & Earn to stay competitive with other youth employment options. Interns can earn a potential $3,840 this summer, working up to 30 hours per week at county worksites, community-based organizations and with private employers. Besides the earnings-based enhancements, the program is creating opportunities for youth that want to work and enroll in college summer courses. Modeled after the Foster Care Summer Bridge program, Intern & Earn will be offering a work-school option that allows students to earn a paycheck by completing up to 30-hours per week through a combination of course hours and a paid internship position. Applicants not able to make it to the winter break sessions still have the opportunity to apply as the program will be actively recruiting until positions are filled. Applications are available online at sccgov.org/internandearn or youth can call (408) 758-3737 for drop-in information. Community Based Organizations that want to learn more about the Intern & Earn program can attend the CalWORKs Advisory meeting, hosted on the first Wednesday of each month at the CalWORKs Employment Services Orientation Room (1879 Senter Rd., San Jose, CA 95112). If you’re interested in participating in the program as an intern or an intern Worksite Supervisor, please contact the Employment Connection Center at (408) 758-3737.

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Carlos Mencia Sun, Mar 3, 2019 / 7 PM San Jose Improv 62 South 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113 Info: improv.com/sanjose $25.00 - $50.00 Ages 21+ KIDS LIKE TO MOVE IT WEEK February 22, 2019 / 10:30am Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose 180 Woz Way San Jose, CA

SAN JOSE JAZZ WINTER FEST 2019 – AARON DIEHL February 22, 2019 / 7:30pm Cafe Stritch 374 S 1st St San Jose, CA $20

SAN JOSE WINTER FEST 2019 – CHEJERE Febraury 22, 2019 / 8pm The Art Boutiki 44 Race St San Jose, CA $20

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS DARE TO DREAM February 22, 2019 / 10:30am SAP Center 525 W Santa Clara St San Jose, CA $15 - $85

SJ IMPROV – T.J. MILLER February 22, 2019 / 7:30pm San Jose Improv Comedy CLub 62 S 2nd St San Jose, CA $25 - $75

MOBY DICK – OPERA SAN JOSE February 22, 2019 / 8pm California Theatre 345 S 1st St San Jose, CA $10 - $181

LUNAFEST SAN JOSE 2019A February 22, 2019 / 6pm San Jose Women’s Club 75 S 11th St San Jose, CA $20 - $50

CATS – BROADWAY SAN JOSE February 22, 2019 / 8pm San Jose Center for the Performing Arts 255 S Almaden Blvd San Jose, CA $43 - $153

ROBERTO TAPIA February 22, 2019 / 8pm City National Civic 135 W San Carlos St San Jose, CA $49 - $129

MEW~SIC NIGHT WITH BRUNO PANUZIO’S CLASSICAL GUITAR February 22, 2019 / 6:30pm The Dancing Cat 702 E Julian St San Jose, CA

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF February 22, 2019 / 8pm San Jose Stage Company 490 S 1st St San Jose, CA

SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. AIR FORCE ACADEMY FALCONS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL February 23, 2019 / 2pm The Event Center at SJSU 290 S 7th St San Jose, CA

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM February 22, 2019 / 7pm Historic Hoover Theatre 1635 Park Ave San Jose, CA $14 - $20

BEAU JEST February 22, 2019 / 8pm Tabard Theatre Co 29 San Pedro St San Jose, CA $33 - $45

JESSICA LANG DANCE COMPANY February 23, 2019 / 7:30pm SJSU Hammer Theatre Center 101 Paseo De San Antonio San Jose, CA $37 - $61

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THE JUGGLE IS REAL: ONLINE STUDENTS' TIPS TO BALANCE FAMILY, SCHOOL BPT

with ASU, earned a bachelor's degree in business with a concentration in global leadership while juggling a full-time job and parenthood.

Balancing work, school and family can be a challenge. Some days might feel like more of a struggle than a juggle, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to have it all. In fact, one in four of the 17 million Americans enrolled as an undergraduate in a higher education institution is caring for a child, according to the National Center for Education. Many people in this position turn to online education to help make it possible to manage work, life, family and earning their degree. Learning how to successfully integrate coursework into an already-packed schedule comes with practice (and patience!). It never hurts to receive advice from those who've been in similar shoes. Here are three tips from juggling connoisseurs who have experience completing their degrees online while raising a family: 1) Have patience and think about the big picture Brian Hood juggled earning a bachelor's degree in software engineering online with Arizona State University (ASU) while parenting young triplets. His road to graduation wasn't without its fair share of challenges. "My desk is in the middle of my house and opens to a room that doubles as my kids' playroom. To say that I had challenges while trying to listen to lectures is an understatement," Hood said. Several times throughout his academic

Often, while he worked on his studies, his two younger children would come into his office and ask, "Daddy, are you done yet?" In these instances, Rutledge would take time to explain to his children what he was doing and why he was doing it. His biggest piece of advice? Make your kids a priority. "It's difficult for [children] to grasp the importance of the time you're spending on your education instead of with them - especially with younger children." Photo Credit: BPT

journey, he hit roadblocks trying to balance it all. "It was so frustrating, and at times, deflating. But then you take a step back, look at the situation, and ask yourself, 'How do I do this?' When you tell yourself that failure isn't an option, it becomes much easier to focus on finding a solution, rather than being consumed by the problem," Hood said. Hood's expert tip: With young kids around, invest in a good pair of headphones, and be flexible, patient and willing to pause and re-watch your lectures. 2) Communication is key For Cherise Shockley, the key to finding balance was opening a dialogue with her family and ensuring everyone was on the same page about her online degree program. "If you are married or have kids,

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you have to tell your family what's going on. Explain to them that this will require a time commitment but, in the end, it will be worth it," Shockley said. Openness and honesty go a long way, according to Shockley, who earned her mass communication and media studies degree online with ASU. "You have to be organized and know that there are no shortcuts. If a problem comes up, make sure to speak up and ask when you need help." Shockley's expert tip: When challenges arise - as they inevitably do - remind yourself and your family that anything is possible with sacrifice, hard work, faith and determination. 3) Make your family a priority Robert Rutledge, an online student

Rutledge's expert tip: Use study breaks as bonding time with your loved ones. Go for a walk or play a game with your children and come back to your studies refreshed and ready! Managing everything can be overwhelming at times, but remember: completing your education can open doors to so many new possibilities for you and your family, such as the opportunity to advance your career, increase your overall earning potential and even pursue a personal passion. With nearly 4.8 million parents pursuing degrees, remember that you're in good company and are now armed with some expert advice on how to successfully juggle life, learning and family. With the right support and resources, earning your degree is possible and there is no better time than now to get started on pursuing your educational dreams.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TIMESHARES

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It’s estimated that at any given time, there are over 1 million timeshare owners looking to end their timeshare ownership. Unfortunately, exiting a timeshare is more complex than many people realize.

vulnerable than when they’ve made the decision to end their ownership. The resale market is flooded, resorts have stacked the deck and con artists are waiting to take advantage of your situation,” says Gordon Newton, president of Newton Group Transfers and author of “The Consumer’s Guide to Timeshare Exit.”

“Timeshare owners are never more

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reasons you may want or need to exit your timeshare, and there are several ways to do so, be it via a sale, transfer or cancellation. No matter how you part ways with your timeshare, Newton says it’s important to protect yourself by having a better handle on the industry. He offers the following insights to anyone who owns a timeshare: • The fine print in your timeshare agreements may be the reason you can’t sell it. Many resort developers see the resale market as a direct threat to their revenue stream and have accordingly rigged the system in their favor. For example, some resorts restrict rights and benefits for owners who purchase their timeshares on the resale market, intentionally devaluing your timeshare while also making it harder for you to unload. • Only sign an agreement offering you real protections in your timeshare exit. Specifically, any agent you hire should be aligned with your interests, agreeing in writing to cover all timeshare fees – or legal fees - that arise during the exit process for a flat fee. • Research your exit company’s credentials (through the Better Business Bureau, the state’s attorney general, consumer protection agencies and a general internet

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search) looking for a minimum fiveyear track record of success. Beware of companies that make it hard for you to research them. • Be wary of timeshare exit companies boasting “attorneys on staff.” Those attorneys will be acting in the best interests of the company, not yours. • If an exit deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Be wary of phone solicitors telling you someone has a buyer, anyone advising you to stop paying your timeshare mortgage or maintenance fees, “donate your timeshare” programs, or anyone marketing a guaranteed timeframe for the exit. These are all red flags. For more tips and insights, visit myexitguide.com to download a free copy of “The Consumer’s Guide to Timeshare Exit,” a recently updated guide created to help consumers avoid scams when ending their timeshare ownership. Or call 888344-9776. If your timeshare has become more of a liability than a joy, you’re not alone. But don’t get burned. Take steps to part ways with your timeshare efficiently, safely and with care.

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AFTER AMAZON PULLS OUT OF NEW YORK, GOOGLE AND SAN JOSE MUST FOCUS ON COMMUNITY BENEFITS Tech corporations and municipalities must prioritize residents' concerns as part of huge tech deals "Amazon withdrawing from New York shows how important it is that cities and tech companies ensure these megadevelopments benefit communities and not just wealthy corporations. "With growing public concerns about Google's impact on San Jose, we hope the City of San Jose and Google learn from this and guarantee a deal that puts residents first and ensures the benefits of growth are shared with working families and tenants through a

community benefits agreement. "The public want to see investments in affordable housing and renter protections instead of increases in rents, homelessness and gentrification. They want guarantees that the jobs created will be good, union jobs and not more poverty-wage jobs. And they want a clear and transparent process instead of seeing their local democracy subverted by closed-door meetings and secretive non-disclosure agreements."

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Silicon Valley Rising San Jose – Last week Amazon withdrew its plans to open a headquarters in Queens, New York, after intense community opposition. In San Jose,

Google's plans to develop a new 8 million square foot HQ for more than 20,000 employees have also been met with similar unaddressed community concerns. Silicon Valley Rising campaign director Maria Noel Fernandez says:

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4 WAYS TO FOCUS ON SELF-CARE 1. Make over your morning: Rise an hour before everyone else in your household. Use the time to meditate, stretch, write in a gratitude journal or visualize a successful day ahead. 2. Make a list of your favorite things: Write down things that truly bring you joy and fill you with a sense of purpose. To ensure you’re finding time to do them, schedule them in your calendar. Some ideas could be going for a run, buying fresh flowers or tackling an arts and crafts project. 3. Invest in new gear: Sometimes the best motivator for getting active is a new piece of clothing or accessory you feel confident wearing.

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Primavera. Esa época del año cuando, como dijo en una frase famosa el poeta Alfred Lord Tennyson, la imaginación de un joven (y de una joven) “derivan ligeramente hacia pensamientos de amor…”. Así suele ocurrir, en caso de que no esté estornudando, tosiendo o padeciendo de picazón en los ojos. Y las alergias primaverales parecen empeorar cada año. ¿Podemos hacer algo para evitarlas? La respuesta, según el Dr. Todd Mahr, MD, alergista y presidente del American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (Colegio Americano de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología, ACAAI), es positiva. “Aunque creamos que el padecimiento de alergias ocurrirá inevitablemente cada primavera, hay maneras de aliviar los síntomas”, afirma el especialista. Estos 8 consejos del ACAAI le ayudarán a disfrutar la temporada a plenitud, en vez de sentarse a contemplarla desde el interior de su casa. 1. Consulte con un alergólogo. Antes de que comience la temporada, haga una cita con un alergólogo para determinar exactamente la causa de esa irritación y secreción en los ojos. Descubrir el alérgeno contra el que está reaccionando es el primer paso del tratamiento. El Localizador de alergólogos [http://acaai.org/locate-anallergist] de ACAAI puede ayudarle a encontrar un alergólogo certificado en su localidad de residencia. 2. Determine si se trata de alergias o asma. O ambas. Los síntomas de asma pueden ser similares a los de las alergias. Y en el peor de los casos, las alergias combinadas con asma pueden ser un golpe demoledor para los alérgicos. Cerca del 75 por ciento de los asmáticos también padecen de alergias. Su alergólogo puede diagnosticar la causa de sus síntomas y ofrecerle sugerencias de tratamiento para que comience a disfrutar de la vida que desea vivir. 3. Considere vacunas contra la alergia… Son la mejor manera de darle tratamiento a las alergias a polen de árboles, malezas y pasto, moho, ácaros del polvo, y caspa de gatos y perros. Las vacunas contra la alergia pertenecen a la inmunoterapia, o sea, que su alergólogo le inoculará gradualmente mayores dosis de todo aquello a lo que usted sea alérgico. También hay tabletas que se derriten bajo la lengua

para el tratamiento de alergias a la ambrosía, el polen de la hierba y los ácaros del polvo. Ambas formas de tratamiento crean tolerancia en su sistema inmunitario. 4. …o un medicamento por receta. Varios estudios revelan que gran parte de los alérgicos consideran más efectivos los medicamentos por receta que los de venta libre. Pero la mayoría no sale a buscar una receta. El alergólogo puede descubrir exactamente lo que le provoca alergia a usted, y recetar el medicamento adecuado para aliviar sus síntomas. 5. Comience a tomar el medicamento antes de que comience la temporada. No espere. Al igual que buena parte del control exitoso del dolor consiste en adelantarse a éste antes de que se haga más intenso, si toma sus medicamentos contra la alergia antes de que aparezcan los peores síntomas, estará tomando medidas apropiadas para aliviarlos. Si comienza usualmente a sentir los síntomas en marzo o abril, comience con sus medicamentos en febrero. 6. Haga una minuciosa limpieza primaveral. No hay que limitarse a darle una apariencia fresca a la casa después del largo invierno. Una limpieza a fondo reducirá alérgenos como el moho, que aparece en sótanos y otras partes de su vivienda que no recorre todos los días. Además, es una manera idónea de deshacerse del pelo y caspa de mascotas que se hayan acumulado en sitios como su sofá. También debe lavar las alfombrillas regularmente con agua caliente. 7. Báñese antes de irse a dormir. Dese una ducha y lávese el cabello antes de irse a la cama, para eliminar el polen y otros alérgenos que se hayan depositado en su cuerpo durante el día. Asimismo, lave las sabanas y ropa de cama con agua caliente una vez a la semana. 8. Use el acondicionador de aire. Es tentador abrir las ventanas de par en par y dejar que el aire fresco de primavera entre en la casa. El único problema es que, con ese aire, también penetrará el polen y otros alérgenos. En vez de abrir las ventanas, use el acondicionador de aire y asegúrese de que el filtro esté limpio. Cambie el filtro cada tres meses y use solo aquellos con clasificación MERV (Valor reportado de eficiencia mínima) de 11 o 12. Si adopta algunas tácticas con sentido común, podrá adelantarse a sus alergias y mantenerlas bien lejos de usted durante toda la temporada.

It’s no surprise that the concept of self-care is getting a lot of traction in many health and wellness circles. Self-care can improve your mental and physical health and help you be more productive. Unfortunately, many people don’t prioritize it. Whether you are a career-focused professional or a stay-at-home parent, it’s likely you tend to put other people’s needs – those of your children, colleagues, friends or family -- ahead of your own. Here are four ways to focus on making time for essential self-care activities.

“New footwear is a great way to support health and wellness goals, while helping you stay motivated to invest in self-care activities,” says Randy Woodworth, women’s athletic buyer for Rack Room Shoes. To help you on your healthy self-care path, invest in something that is comfortable and can easily transition between activities. 4. Take regular walks outside: Never underestimate the power of exercise and fresh air. Find the time that is most convenient for you, whether that’s first thing in the morning, during a lunch break or after dinner. Once you’ve got the plan in place, get into a self-care routine that works for you and stick with it.

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along with your current insurance. Always exchange contact information with the other driver, get contact info from any witnesses, and obtain full insurance details from other drivers involved in the accident.

In the U.S. alone, there are 10 million car accidents every year, and the tense moments following a car accident, even a minor one, can be scary and stressful for everyone involved.

Make sure accurate information is included in the police report, and ask for a copy of the report to edit any incorrect information.

Drivers and passengers can feel confused and unsure of what to do. Even the most experienced and seasoned drivers can make basic mistakes after they have been involved in a traumatic event.

Failing to get medical advice: You may think that you were lucky enough to escape injury, but you should always get a medical checkup after a car accident, especially if you hit your head.

Simple, avoidable mistakes could cost you time and money, or lead to personal, medical and legal issues. Here are some of the most common mistakes to avoid after a collision: Fleeing the scene: Leaving the scene of an accident could land you in serious legal trouble. You may be in shock, but the most important thing to do is stay where you are. Check on your passengers, and once you exit your vehicle, check with the other driver involved in the accident. Try to remain calm and wait for law

Remember, only a medical professional can rule out possible head trauma and other serious injuries.

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enforcement to arrive on the scene. If it is safe to do so, use your cell phone to take photos of your vehicle to document the damage that resulted from the accident while you wait for police. Not reporting the accident: Even if it's just a minor collision, always report the accident to the police. Never let someone convince you to avoid calling the police.

If you decide to make a claim with your insurance company later on, or if you decide to pursue a legal claim, not reporting the accident could hurt your case. Exchanging too much information: Do not share your driver's license or who was at fault with the other driver; however, share this information with the police

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"Cats" performer Dan Hoy talks about his fondness for the show and what it’s like to work with a bunch of cats on stage

Deuteronomy tries to teach him throughout the piece without really saying it is that leadership is not in laws or in restriction. Leadership is in love, in forgiveness, in acceptance, in understanding; and embracing those people that we may not entirely understand or necessarily relate to. So, it’s a really cool journey to get to go on every night, because he does kind of start the show from a place of ignorance. Not necessarily ill-intentioned ignorance, but he doesn’t have this willingness to open himself up and then by the end of the show he’s really embraced this character that he has spent so much of the piece hating and trying to push away. Do you have any specific moments within the show or actually things that you may see as an audience member that is a favorite?

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Dan Hoy remembers wearing out a VHS copy of “Cats” when he was a young boy. Ever since then he’s embraced the lessons and dance numbers that the show is made up of, and continued into a career in the arts. Graduating from college just last May, he has his first Broadway job out of college – which turns out the be that exact show he remembers so fondly. Playing the part of Munkustrap (and more obviously playing a cat), a leader in training for his tribe of felines, Hoy says that the show is an admirable, poetry and dance-filled experience to him. In the following Q&A, he tells us why he believes this show to be just that, as well as how it has been adapted to fit recent times, and what happened with the whole wearing-out-a-“Cats”VHS. How did you get into the performing arts? What was your inspiration? I’m originally from Cleveland Ohio, and I grew up actually watching "Cats". when I was a kid my parents bought me the VHS tape, it was a 1998 recording I believe, and I watched it so many times that I actually broke the VHS tape, and they had to go buy the DVD version of it. So, actually this show is a huge inspiration for me growing up. It inspired me to kind of start up in musical theater. I started as a dancer and then segue to acting, singing and performance on the stage. I went to college for it and now we’re here. With that in mind, learning you booked “Cats” must have been a wild moment. It was a really cool full circle moment for me. I remember when I got the call from my agent that I had booked this job, I couldn’t even make words for a good minute or two. It’s just weird how the universe works sometimes. This was the show that inspired me to go into this and then my first major contract out of college is this show. It was really surreal. Could you tell me in your opinion what "Cats" is

all about? There are a few levels on what makes "Cats" a really cool theatrical experience. On the more surface level, I think that the technical elements and the dancing, and the unique aspect of a bunch of people acting as cats and dancing around is this really, really cool just in its uniqueness. Especially when the show came out in the 80’s, nothing had been done like this before. It has a very artistic factor in that way. What I also think is really cool about this piece that I don’t think is talked about quite as often is one of the core thematic elements of it and the time that we’re living in right now. I think that at the core of this piece is learning acceptance. There’s one cat in the show named Grizabella and she’s the one that sings the iconic “Memory”, you know the song that everyone knows. And throughout the entire piece she’s been shunned and rejected from the rest of the tribe because of actions she has taken or because of who she was. At the end of the show after she sings “Memory” everyone realizes that leadership and community should never be through rejection or hatred or vitriols, it should be through forgiveness and love and acceptance. And I think honestly the culture that we’re living in right now, politically and socially, we need this story right now. We need to understand. I think it’s humanization. Relating to our fellow man and just embracing each other. So, you’ve mentioned "Cats" and community, and those seem like those two go hand in hand in this show. Could you explain a little bit about how your character of Munkustrap connects to that and the show as a narrator? Yeah, so he is a bit of a narrator and in the context of the tribe and of the piece he is sort of the leader in training. The leader of the tribe is my character’s father, Old Deuteronomy he presides over everything, but I aspire to sort of become the next leader of the tribe. In doing such, I think that Munkustrap, he tries to apply the law of the land and keep order and it’s very black and white initially. He tries to keep what he views as bad out and bring what he views as good in. at the end of the show what he realizes and what Old

You know, two are coming to mind. One is something that I actually do, for personal reasons, and one is a moment that I watch every night and just get chills from the beauty of it. The one from the personal moment for me [is] there’s a moment in the show, it’s a choreographed moment during a dance number called “The Jellicle Ball”, it’s a big twelve-minute dance extravaganza - it’s crazy. There’s this iconic moment where everyone is in unison together, and they’re slowly lifting their arms into the heavens. The section is called, “Warsaw”, but I remember as a kid, watching that moment on the VHS tape, and doing it with the tape, as my little five or four-year-old self, and then now getting to do it on a Broadway national tour is a really out of body experience. Especially the first time we did it in the room, it was really quite beautiful. Then the moment that I witness every night that gives me chills is actually during “Memory”. Keri René Fuller who plays Grizabella, who is stunning, simply fantastic, there’s a moment in the song where she’s sort of thrown herself to the floor, she’s desperate, she’s broken, she’s trying to search for answers. After a moment of collecting herself, she pulls herself up to her feet and just lets out this beautiful song to the heavens, and it’s so desperate and pleading and just wanting to be accepted and embraced. And the line is, “Touch me, it’s so easy to leave me all alone with the memory of my days in the sun.” It’s just poetic, and the way she delivers it every single night I have chills all the way up through my body, it’s just really beautiful. The first time you see it you might not follow every

FEBRUARY 22 - 28, 2019 little thing that’s happening because it is based on poetry but what’s cool about it is you have this feeling and this connection to it and you sort of understand the emotional roller-coaster. Also, something really unique about this tour is the dancing. "Cats" is a huge dance piece and these actors are insanely talented. What differentiates this piece from productions of "Cats" from the past is most productions were strictly original choreography. The original choreography was brilliant, it was done by a woman named Gillian Lynne. This production was actually choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler who you might know from a little show called “Hamilton”. He choreographed that. What’s cool about this piece is that it’s a marriage of Blankenbuehler’s work, sort of through a 2019 lens, and Gillian Lynne’s original, iconic choreographer. So even people that have seen the piece before, that do know the piece really well, they’ll be able to kind of experience this show for the first time all over again. For folks that haven’t seen "Cats", or that have seen the original but not this updated version, why should they make it out to watch the show? Well I think that the story is very timely, I think that it’s painting a picture of the world that we’re living in today in terms of how we treat our fellow men. But also, honesty, the dancing is unrealistically good. My character dances a bit, like I definitely dance, but I don’t dance as much as some of my fellow castmates. In the rehearsal room every day I fell like I’m getting a free show. It’s just so impressive and they’re so committed to their work and it’s really, really fascinating to watch a dancer tell a story without ever saying a word. They can tell the story with their bodies. It’s really quite remarkable. [Also] you’re seeing an iconic piece. The original won 7 Tony’s, it won a Grammy. It’s a very wellknown piece and its brilliant from the start, but now you’re kind of getting it through an updated lens, with a new fresh take. Also, you just get to see this insane amount of talent on stage in front of you. So, I’m very excited to come to San Jose, I’ve actually never been out to the West Coast, which is kind of crazy. But I’m thrilled to be bringing this piece out to you guys, and out to California. “Cats” runs from now until Sunday February 24, 2019. Tickets are available at broadwaysanjose. com

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LA DANZA AZTECA a lo largo del continente Americano, pues estan construidas, aplicando los conocimientos astronomicos mas relavantes. • Elaboracion de computos calendaricos aprovechados en el conocimiento de la astronomia y la agricultura. El modelo matematico, en la organizacion socio cultural de Anahuac, donde queda de manifiesto una organizacion numerica en sus jerarquias, quedando el numero trece como numero cronologico y religioso. En Virtud del alto conocimiento matematico y de que las danzas como parte de las ceremonias y fiestas, se realizaban en estricto apego a calendarios, relacionados todos con eventos naturales y astronomicos, este trabajo pretende demostrar que siendo la danza una disciplina donde el hombre y la mujer se armonizan con la naturaleza y el universo, debe existir un orden matematico y esto se muestra en sus ritmos. Asismismo, el cuerpo humano es en la danza un instrumento productor de simbolos a traves de la descarga de energia que proyectan los movimientos corporales, por lo cual se propone que se restablezca un orden mediante un codigo de pasos que muestra el mensaje de la danza.

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La Danza es una de las formas de expression humana cuya practica se ha realizado universalmente en tiempo y espacio. Esto es evidente en todas las epocas y culturas del orbe. En la danza autoctona de Mexico se observa la permanente creacion artistica derivada de concepciones misticas, de observaciones de los fenomenos naturales y vocacion y desarollo matematico de los pueblos; concepciones que se traducen en mensajes por medio de simbolos a traves del movimiento corporal, que forma un autentico codigo o lenguaje, para que lo entiendan o comprendan, tanto los danzantes (o macehuallis), como las comunidades observadoras. Nace pues la danza, del deseo innato del hombre y la mujer de exteriorizar sus sentimientos a traves del lenguaje corporal que necesriamente se vincula con el ritmo y la harmonia; que segun se vera dependen de las concepciones que ya se mencionaron y que se tradujeron finalmente a redes computacionales. En el Mexico prehispanico la danza se presenta como uno de los aspectos mas vigorosos y populares. De acuerdo con los cronistas se elogia su destreza, gracia y agilidad; se exalta su organizacion e interpretacion que se enseñan en instituciones por maestros especializados en la organizacion sociocultural, llamadas escuelas (mixcoacalli). Ante esto es evidente que nuestros pueblos se preocupan por alcanzar los maximos niveles de desarollo de la danza, asi como en otras disciplinas. En su vocacion matematica, ninguna civilizacion en el mundo antiguo, elaboro un concepto de muy buen nivel de exactitud en sus abstracciones como el nuestro y esto se muestra por ejemplo en: • La creacion del cero, considerado como un gran avance en el pensamiento cientifico. • Creacion del Sistema vigesimal. • Calculos en la arquitectura, reconocida mundialmente en las edificaciones encontradas

En el sustrato cultural mas antiguo de America, se identifica la disciplina de la danza y de la ciencia matematica, que se extiende desde el norte hasta el sur del continente, con aparentes remificaciones hasta Asia y el resto del mundo, lo cual da lugar a importantes paralelismos de rasgos custurales. Una semajansa importante se encuentra en el uso de instrumentos de calculo matematicos, como son el nepohualtzintzin y el quipu en America, y los abacos orientales o el shioti en la hoy Comunidad de Estados Independientes. Asimismo, existe parecido entre las piramides construidas a lo largo del continente Americano y las existentes Egypto, o tambien, el uso de mascaras como elemento de indentificacion con el bien y el mal, con determinados animales , etcetera. Las danzas de las culturas mas antiguas del mundo se refieren a un simbolismo con los elementos naturales y cosmicos y esto se observa tambien en las orientales, en las de los grupos indios de Norteamerica, en las danzas hawaianas o tahitianas y, desde luego, en Mexico y el resto de America. El Sincretismo De La Danza Que paso con la danza despues de la invasion y arrasamiento de Anahuac? Cuando nosotros bailamos en el Zocalo la gente que nos observa, despues de que terminamos nos pregunta si nosotros somos concheros. Despues de la caida de Anahuac la danza fue prohibida por que los europeos pensaban que los habitantes de este lugar se comunicaban con el demonioa traves de la danza y el tambor, por lo que les cortaban las manos y los pies al que intentara hacerlo. La danza dejo de ser una ofrenda y una representacion de la naturaleza y en los nuevos libros que habrian de educar a las futuras generaciones empezaron a ver la filosofia anahuaca con ojos de Europeo por que al fin de cuentas la historia la escribe el vencedor y Tonantzin (nuestra madrecita) el simbolo, no el dio de la tierra, fue sustituida por la controvertida aparicion en 1531 de la virgen de Guadalupe, algo que quiso desmentir Fray Servando Teresa de Mier y que pago muy caro. El Simbolo de Tlaloc (licor de la tierra) la mismisima

agua, se volvio el dios del agua por que los españoles venian de un mundo de miles de virgenes y santos y por supuesto su trilogia machista de Dios. Los grandes teocaltin (casas de la energia) se volvieron “piramides” y basamentos para la construccion de sus Iglesias, el simbolo del nahui ollin el representante del movimiento y de los 4 sostenedores del universo, el agua, el aire, la tierra, y el fuego, se convirtio en la cruz Cristiana, los ejecutantes del Mihtotiliztli fueron humillados al ser obligados a vestir anaguas y capas de reyes europeos para tapar sus carnes porque era pecado enseñar las piernas y el dorso del cuerpo, tuvieron que cantar alabanzas cristianas y oir misa en los atrios de las Iglesias por que no eran dignos de entrar a la casa de dios. El hue heutl fue sustituido por la mandolina que tiene una concha de armadillo de donde salio el nombre de concheros y jamas se volvio a danzar en los grandes centros ceremoniales como Xochicalco, Malinalco, o Teotihuacan, tan solo en los atrios de las Iglesias añorando lo que debajo de ese lugar se encontraba. Porque lo hicieron? No cabe duda que nuestros abuelos fueron grandes guerreros hasta el final, se tragaron su orgullo, aceptaron la humillacion con mucha inteligencia pues viendo la derrota del presente, ya pensaban en la Victoria del future, pensaron en nosotros pues la unica forma de mantener la danza, era mezclarse con la mismisima religion para librar el peligro de

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la inquisicion y mutar sus simbolos a los religiosos. Dejo de nombrarse al principio dual generador de la naturaleza, del universo, la esencia masculina y femenina el Atlachinolli y se dijo El es Dios! Mayahuel la esencia femenina del maguey se volvio la virgen de los remedies, el señor de las cuevas Oztocteotl se volvio el señor de Chalma y se dejo de invocar a la naturaleza en la lengua Nahuatl. Me siento muy contento porque me ha tocado vivir le epoca en que la Victoria de los abuelos se empieza a vislumbrar. Las nuevas generaciones estan cambiando, ya no quieren las enaguas quieren los trajes de guerreros y añoran a los grandes señores de Anahuac como Tlacaelel, Ilhuicamina, Xocoyotzin, Cuitlahuac la Victoria y Cuahutemoc el orgullo. Los jovenes ante la decadencia de los valores de occidente buscan la filosofia de nuestros abuelos a travez de los Huehuetlahtolli (la palabra Antigua) y de la tradicion oral dejada entre la gente del campo. Anahuac renace y los abuelos concheros melancolicos se alegran de que el joven ya no ve la danza como una “obligacion” sino como un orgullo, de que el joven se siente orgulloso de que los “tatas” concheros les han heredado la llave para el resurgimiento de una de las culturas mas hermosas del Cemanahuatl (mundo) esa cultura que volvera a hermanarse con la naturaleza como otras tantas en el mundo que aun duermen. Cemanahuac - Alotl-Mixcohuatl Chicnahui acatl – Año nueve Carrizo Yaoyopa – La Lucha por lo nuestro

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PARQUES NACIONALES ABANDONADOS EN EE.UU., UN DAÑO IRREPARABLE El cierre parcial del Gobierno estadounidense deja un ‘legado’ de incompetencia de los parques nacionales no deben ser removidos, pero al no haber vigilancia se han producido incidentes vandálicos, en los que, por ejemplo, en el Parque Nacional Joshua Tree en California, han cortado numerosos árboles para crear pistas de tierra ilegales. Estos árboles tienen muchos años y son críticos para el ecosistema local, y se encuentran en peligro de extinción por los cambios climáticos ocurridos en esa zona de desierto”.

María Rozman Especial para El Observador Estados Unidos es un país tan grande como hermoso. Lo admito. Cadenas montañosas, ríos, lagos, bosques, praderas, desiertos, pantanos, playas, volcanes y cañones surcan su territorio dejando a cualquiera que tenga la suerte de visitarlo maravillado con tanta belleza. Su fauna es rica y diversa, desde águilas a bisontes, mapaches, mariposas monarcas, cocodrilos, serpientes, lobos grises… sus moradores son asombrosos. Yo he tenido la suerte de verlos, no solo en excursiones y viajes, sino desde el propio jardín de mi casa. He visto acercarse a ciervos, ardillas, linces, coyotes, serpientes y búhos gigantes. He visto osos en Alaska, gansos en Iowa, huellas frescas de pumas en Colorado, el vuelo libre de las águilas en Nueva Hampshire, alces en Vermont, perritos de las praderas en Kansas, focas en Seattle… Es un país que, pese a sus grandes ciudades y núcleos urbanos, tiene una gran riqueza natural, salvaje y en muchos casos en peligro de extinción. No es un secreto que la mano humana es destructiva. Incendios provocados por descuidos, a propósito, o debido al cambio climático; el deshielo de los grandes glaciares en Alaska; el aumento de las aguas por el calentamiento marino… la contaminación atmosférica y acuática; la explotación del terreno para fracking; extracción de petróleo y gas, minería y tala de árboles… todos son factores que mutilan una tierra que solo Nino Bravo supo descubrir con su canción América: Un inmenso jardín… el Edén. El presidente Ted Roosevelt fue uno de los primeros en entender la importancia de proteger este patrimonio natural y cultural (ya que muchas de estas tierras son sagradas para los nativos), creando los primeros parques nacionales y con ellos una red de protección durante su mandato entre 1901 y 1909. A partir de ahí, ha habido Administraciones que han tomado el relevo. Otras, además, crearon monumentos nacionales, los más antiguos, los creados por la naturaleza. Durante el Gobierno de Obama se crearon muchos monumentos nacionales que posibilitan el acceso a estas áreas, el desarrollo de actividades al aire libre y la economía de pequeñas comunidades protegiendo el territorio, entre estos nuevos monumentos: Bears Ears en Utah, Brown Canyon en Colorado, Honouliuli en Hawái, Mojave Trails en California,

-Además del impacto ecológico, ¿Cuáles son las repercusiones económicas del cierre de Gobierno en estas áreas?

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Gold Butte en Nevada… decenas. Recuerdo haber estado en la firma de al menos dos de ellos. La nueva Administración Trump ha disminuido considerablemente estos territorios en tamaño para proceder a la extracción de minerales y el desarrollo urbanístico. En esta situación en la que se está perdiendo la protección de estos tesoros naturales, el actual cierre de Gobierno causa un nivel de estrés en estas áreas con repercusiones duraderas o incluso permanentes. Maite Arce, fundadora y CEO de Hispanic Access Foundation en Washington, es una luchadora. Ha sido su misión crear redes de voluntarios, de actividades para acercar a los jóvenes y familias hispanas a los espacios naturales, e impulsar la declaración y protección de monumentos nacionales. Una de las organizaciones sin afán de lucro que más ha trabajado para el fomento de estos parques y monumentos es, sin duda, Hispanic Access Foundation. ENTREVISTA CON MAITE ARCE Conozco a Maite Arce desde hace casi 10 años, y como experta en este tema hablé con ella sobre el impacto en los parques nacionales por el cierre parcial de Gobierno. -¿Cuál es la situación de estos parques nacionales durante el cierre parcial de Gobierno de Estados Unidos que ya lleva más de un mes de duración sin solución a la vista? “Muchos de los parques han sido clausurados por completo, mientras que otros se han mantenido abiertos, pero bajo la supervisión de un equipo insuficiente de empleados que no dan abasto para

cuidarlos y mantenerlos. Campamentos, baños, centros de visitantes y operaciones de limpieza y recogida de basura están abandonados por ser imposible atender estos servicios”. -Son numerosas las fotografías que muestran la basura desbordando los contenedores, desechos humanos por doquier. ¿Qué ocurre en aquellos parques que se mantienen abiertos? “Muchos de estos parques están sin vigilancia, por lo que sufren las consecuencias de visitantes que no entienden las reglas del parque, o deciden no seguirlas. Además, los servicios básicos no están operando, impactando de forma negativa en el medio ambiente y la vida animal. La gente continúa visitando estos parques, lo que provoca que los baños sean utilizados, pero sin mantenimiento, los visitantes acceden por senderos prohibidos y conducen por fuera de las carreteras, se estacionan en áreas no habilitadas y no recogen los desechos de las mascotas”. -¿Cuáles son las mayores amenazas para estos parques desde que empezó el cierre del Gobierno? “El vandalismo es la mayor amenaza para los monumentos culturales e históricos. Nuestras tierras públicas cuentan la historia de nuestra nación, y muchos de los daños no solo son irreparables, sino que ponen en riesgo la habilidad de pasar este legado y valiosos recursos y conocimientos históricos a las generaciones futuras. Por otra parte, la basura abandonada por los visitantes es ingerida por los animales salvajes, poniendo en riesgo su salud, su bienestar, su interacción con los humanos y la actividad humana. Los recursos

“Los parques nacionales necesitan asistencia financiera tanto a nivel federal como en el cobro de entradas, que permiten proveer los servicios básicos a los visitantes y el mantenimiento de los parques. Como el personal ha sido despedido temporalmente y al estar cerrados no hay entradas, no se generan ingresos. Además, el daño que se está produciendo en los parques costará dinero adicional para tratar de subsanarlo en la media de lo posible. Por otra parte, el cierre parcial del Gobierno coincide con la expiración del Fondo de Conservación de Tierra y Agua (Land and Water Conservation Fund), que proporcionaba cientos de millones de dólares a los parques nacionales, estatales y locales para mantenimiento, lo que supone un endurecimiento de las condiciones económicas. El Congreso todavía no ha permitido la autorización de este fondo nuevamente, lo cual ayudaría muchísimo después de que se reabra el Gobierno”. -La Administración Trump ha anunciado que utilizará ingresos procedentes de entradas, campamentos, estacionamiento y otras cuotas para poder pagar a empleados y servicios mientras dure el cierre en los parques más visitados. ¿Qué opina de esta estrategia? “Es insostenible y aunque el plan podría utilizar estos fondos para pagar sueldos -lo cual es positivo para estos empleados y nuestras comunidades-, las cuotas de entradas no son suficientes para pagar salarios y proveer servicios de conservación de los recursos naturales y mantener las instalaciones”. -Hablábamos de impacto económico para las comunidades. ¿Cómo afecta a estas, a aquellos negocios dedicados a las actividades al aire libre y al turismo? “La economía de actividades recreativas genera 887.000 millones de dólares en Continued on page 11

FEBRUARY 22 - 28, 2019 consumo, crea directamente el 7,6% de los empleos a nivel nacional y supone 59.200 millones en impuestos locales y estatales. Los negocios y comunidades que mantienen esta economía dependen de las tierras públicas para su desarrollo. Cuando los empleados federales están despedidos temporalmente por el cierre parcial, los negocios locales están viendo una caída en el número de visitantes a los parques nacionales, lo cual significa menos dinero para turismo, industrias recreativas y comunidades locales que dependen de estos visitantes para subsistir”. -Bajo estas circunstancias, ¿deben permanecer clausurados los parques durante el cierre de Gobierno? “La falta de supervisión y los ataques vandálicos que se están produciendo conllevan daños irreparables a recursos que tardan miles de años en restaurarse. Para poder protegerlos es necesario cerrar estos parques e intentar conservarlos. La

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POR FAVOR, ACOMPÁÑENOS REUNIÓN COMUNITARIA El Distrito de Tránsito del Condado de San Mateo (Distrito) y Cross BayTransit Partners (CBTP) están comprometidos en una asociación público-privada (P3) para mejorar el transporte a lo largo del corredor Dumbarton en el Área de la Bahía de San Francisco. Juntos, están explorando nuevas alternativas ambientalmente apropiadas para un sistema de transporte público de alta calidad y capacidad. Le invitamos a acompañarnos para una reunión introductoria sobre el futuro del Corredor Ferroviario Dumbarton. Su valiosa participación ayudará a guiar el desarrollo de esta nueva conexión propuesta a través de la Bahía. Las puertas se abrirán aproximadamente 30 minutos antes para registrarse y tomar refrescos. Para la conveniencia de los residentes del Área de la Bahía, hemos programado varias horas y lugares para esta reunión. Acompáñenos cuando le sea conveniente.

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“La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Clara (SCCHA, por sus siglas en inglés), anteriormente conocida como HACSC (por sus siglas en inglés), debe presentar un aviso público de los fondos en su custodia que han quedado inactivos según la ley estatal de California. Si no se reclama, el dinero pasará a ser propiedad de SCCHA el 9 de abril de 2019. Si cree que SCCHA le debe dinero, llame al (408) 993-2949 o envíe un correo electrónico a Susanne.Cordova@scchousingauthority.org y proporcione el nombre del reclamante, la dirección actual, el número de teléfono y la dirección donde se encontrará durante el período de examinación. Tenga en cuenta que los representantes primero determinarán si usted es un receptor del pago de fondos inactivos. Si se determina que usted es un receptor del pago de fondos inactivos, el representante solicitará la documentación para verificar su identidad a fin de poder reembolsar el dinero adeudado". FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651088 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FR ES H A N D PR I S T I N E , 1901 Halford Ave Apart 141, Santa Clara CA, 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Martha Eliana Valdes, 1901 Halford Ave Apart 141, Santa Clara CA, 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/05/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Martha Eliana Valdes This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/05/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651088 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651466 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OFF-HOURS SUPPORT, 602 San Conrado Terrace #5, Sunnyvale CA, 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Timothy Jay Wang, 602 San Conrado Terrace #5, Sunnyvale CA, 94085. The registrant began transact-

ing business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Timothy Jay Wang This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/15/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 651466 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651494 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHENGLUN CHANG CONSULTING, 1481 Sturgeon Way, San Jose CA, 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Chenglun Chang, 1481 Sturgeon Way, San Jose CA, 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/19/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Chenglun Chang This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/19/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath,

Deputy File No. FBN 651494 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650855 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BOZZ CLEANING, 2004 Edgegate Dr, San Jose CA, 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Antonio Suarez Chavez, 2204 Edgegate Dr, San Jose CA, 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 8/28/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Antonio Suarez Chavez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/30/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 650855 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651295 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. CHIMNEY CLEAN COMPANY 2. DRYER DUCT COMPANY, 1538 San Joaquin Ave, San Jose CA, 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name

and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CHIMNEY CLEAN CO, INC., 1538 San Joaquin Ave, San Jose CA, 95118. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Dennis Justus Chimney Clean Co, Inc. President Article/Registration#: 1895065 Above entity was formed in the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/11/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 651295 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651263 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARNICERIA LA SORPRESA, 311 Moffett Blvd. Unit B, Mountain View CA, 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Pablo Hernandez Vazquez, 639 San Juan Dr. #2, Sunnyvale CA, 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/05/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN651078. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Pablo Hernandez Vazquez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/11/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 651263 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 651207 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LEGEND REAL ESTATE SERVICES, 3375 Scott Blvd, STE 306, Santa Clara CA, 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LEGEND REAL ESTATE & FINANCE, 3375 Scott Blvd, STE 306, Santa Clara CA, 95054. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Xudong Li LEGEND REAL ESTATE & FINANCE President Article/Registration#: C3655606 Above entity was formed in the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/08/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 651207 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651552 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL GATO CARPET CLEANER, 976 S 12th St, San Jose CA, 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Antonio Gomez, 976 S 12th St, San Jose CA, 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/10/2014. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN590201. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Gomez Antonio This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/20/2019. Regina Alcomendras,

County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 651552 February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342831 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kaycee Kim Sang Thi Pham. Petitioner(s) Kaycee Kim Sang Thi Pham has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kaycee Kim Sang Thi Pham to Kaycee Kim Hsu. 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 6/18/2019 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 20, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342827 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vishnuvarth Subramanian. Petitioner(s) Vishnuvarth Subramanian has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Parnavi Vishnuvarth to Janani Vishnuvarth. 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 6/18/2019 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 20, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342778 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Angelica Monique Daza. Petitioner(s) Angelica Monique Daza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angelica Monique Daza to Angelica Monique Bedoya. 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 6/18/2019 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 19, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342783 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Randy Asaeli Tua. Petitioner(s) Randy Asaeli Tua has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Randy Asaeli Tua to Randy Asaeli Lepisi. 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 6/18/2019 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 19, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342835 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Franklin Abrahim-Youri. Petitioner(s) Franklin Abrahim-Youri has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Franklin Abrahim-Youri to Franklin Youri. 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 6/18/2019 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 20, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342779 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jair Omar Ruiz Uribe. Petitioner(s) Jair Omar Ruiz Uribe has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jair Omar Ruiz Uribe to Tyku Jair Carnalla. 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

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FEBRUARY 22 - 28, 2019 the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/18/2019 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 19, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342650 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tarun J. Madhav. Petitioner(s) Tarun J. Madhav has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tarun Jivan Madhav to Tarun Jivan Patel. 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 6/11/2019 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 14, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342247 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tung Thanh Tran. Petitioner(s) Tung Thanh Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tung Thanh Tran to Bryan 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 6/04/2019 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 07, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342533 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kristin M. Kothe. Petitioner(s) Kristin M. Kothe has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kristin M. Kothe to Kristin M. Carlson. 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 6/11/2019 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, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342297 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anjali Chauhan. Petitioner(s) Anjali Chauhan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as

follows: a. Anjali Chauhan to Anjalee Manu. 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 6/04/2019 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 8, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 22; March 1, 8, 15, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650469 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LITTLE RAINBOW BILINGUAL DAYCARE, 1804 Springsong Dr, San Jose CA, 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ya-Ting Liang, 1804 Springsong Dr, San Jose CA, 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/18/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ya-Ting Liang This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/23/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650469 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651123 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INFINITE BEAUTY, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd Unit A095, Santa Clara CA, 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of

the registrant(s) is (are): VF SPA COMPANY INC, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Unit A095, Santa Clara CA, 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Nadav Houri VF SPA COMPANY INC President Article/Registration#: 4215529 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/06/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 651123 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651271 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOUTH BAY SWEETS, 9181 Padova Drive, Gilroy CA, 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Brian Parson, 9181 Padova Drive, Gilroy CA, 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/09/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Brian Parson This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/11/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 651271 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650383 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUBWAY 55097,

432 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose CA, 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SB Subway, LLC, 4302 Redwood Hwy #200, San Rafael CA, 94903. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/08/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Chirayu Patel SB Subway, LLC Owner Article/Registration#: 201833110109 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/18/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 650383 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650405 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUBWAY 40755, 684 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose CA, 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SB Subway, LLC, 4302 Redwood Hwy #200, San Rafael CA, 94903. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/08/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Chirayu Patel SB Subway, LLC Owner Article/Registration#: 201833110109 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/18/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 650405 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651332 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: N TRANSLATIONS, 350 Budd Avenue, Apt O6, Campbell CA, 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sandra Gerbrandt, 350 Budd Avenue, Apt O6, Campbell CA, 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/12/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Sandra Gerbrandt This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/12/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 651332 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651285 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FUN AND CONFETTI, 906 Iris Ave, Sunnyvale CA, 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Myriam Dujovne, 906 Iris Ave, Sunnyvale CA, 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/10/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Myriam Dujovne This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/11/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes,

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS Deputy File No. FBN 651285 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651117 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HEALTH BEAR FOOD COMPANY, 18368 Twin Creeks Road, Monte Sereno CA, 95030, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Elizabeth Noelle Matar, 18368 Twin Creeks Road, Monte Sereno CA, 95030. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/31/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Elizabeth Noelle Matar This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/06/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 651117 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650526 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KING K TRANSPORT, 128 Sierra Meadow Dr, San Jose CA, 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Kawardeep Singh Sandhu, 128 Sierra Meadow Dr, San Jose CA, 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/24/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Kawardeep Singh Sandhu This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/24/2019. Regina Alcomendras,

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County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 650526 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651086 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CUPERTINO DAY SPA LLC, 20357 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino CA, 94044, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Cupertino Day Spa LLC, 20357 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino CA, 94044. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/03/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN623880. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Wenchong Ye Cupertino Day Spa LLC CFO Article/Registration#: 201903010611 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/05/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 651086 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651267 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LITTLE CREATIVES CHILD CARE, 1674 Florida Ave, San Jose CA, 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ana Cristina Fuentes Cano, 1674 Florida Ave, San Jose CA, 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/29/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as

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true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ana Cristina Fuentes Cano This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/11/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 651267 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651212 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. OMNICENTRIX 2. CENTRIX REALTY 3. CENTRIX MORTGAGE 4. OMNIVAX CONSULTING, 5598 Farmhouse Ct, San Jose CA, 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): OMNICENTRIX, Inc., 5598 Farmhouse Ct, San Jose CA, 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/02/2016. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN588426. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Tuan Nguyen OMNICENTRIX, INC. Owner Article/Registration#: C3871485 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/08/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 651212 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651282 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. NARVAEZ PAINTING INC 2. NPI, 220 Adler Ave Apt 4, Campbell CA, 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): NARVAEZ PAINTING INC, 220

Adler Ave Apt 4, Campbell CA, 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/08/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Carlos Narvaez Narvaez Painting Inc President Article/Registration#: 4087137 Above entity was formed in the state of California This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/11/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 651282 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 651010 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THERAMEDEX, 14390 Union Ave, San Jose CA, 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): THERAMEDEX LLC, 14390 Union Ave, San Jose CA, 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Lori Thissen THERAMEDEX LLC Owner Article/Registration#: 201829010563 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/04/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 651010 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com NAME STATEMENT NO. 651135 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. SOLUTIONS HOUSE CLEANING 2. STARS MAIDS HOUSE CLEANING, 6065 Miwok Dr, San Jose CA, 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Leticia Tamayo, 6065 Miwok Dr, San Jose CA, 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/08/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN648332. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Leticia Tamayo This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/06/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 651135 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650287 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: L & D FISH CO, 1712 Stone Ave #2 San Jose CA, 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): An Hung Corporation, 703 Pinto Drive, San Jose CA, 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ An Ngo An Hung Corporation Owner/Ceo Article/Registration#: C4212896 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 02/16/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650287 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342490 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Cheng-Wei Lin. Petitioner(s) Maria ChengWei Lin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria ChengWei Lin to Mariana C. Lin. 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 6/04/2019 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 11, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV340336 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yung Hui Huang. Petitioner(s) Yung Hui Huang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yung Hui Huang to Angela Yunghui Huang. 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 4/23/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador,

a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. December 31, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342306 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yi Zeng. Petitioner(s) Xiaofeng Lan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yi Zeng to Garry Yi Zeng. 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 6/04/2019 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 08, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342154 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Simone Haupenthal Perla. Petitioner(s) Simone Haupenthal Perla has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Simone Haupenthal Perla to Simone Haupenthal. 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 6/04/2019 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 06, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342054 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Zhoucheng Zhao. Petitioner(s) Zhoucheng Zhao has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Zhoucheng Zhao to Jason Zhao. 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 5/28/2019 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 01, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342526 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Youngjin Choi and Se Young Kim. Petitioner(s) Youngjin Choi and Se Young Kim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hyoungseok Choi to Jimmy Hyoungseok 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 6/11/2019 at

FEBRUARY 22 - 28, 2019 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, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Om Parkash Jain This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/08/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 650011

February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650662 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CLARITY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, 2021 The Alameda Ste 225, San Jose CA, 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Xiomara Vielman, 2021 The Alameda Ste 225, San Jose CA, 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Xiomara Vielman This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/28/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 650662

NOTICE OF DEATH OF Grace Marie Hammar To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Grace Marie Hammar, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on December 2, 2018, in the City of Santa Clara, County of Santa Clara, State of California. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 15720 Winchester Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Gatos, California 95030 (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 15720 Winchester Blvd., Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 February 15, 22; March 1, 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650011 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JAINA INTERNATIONAL, 996 Miramonte Avenue, Los Altos CA, 94024, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Om Parkash Jain, 996 Miramonte Avenue, Los Altos CA, 94024. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who

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February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650894 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FUENTES TRUCKING, 948 Junesong Way, San Jose CA, 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Manuel A Fuentes, 948 Junesong Way, San Jose CA, 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/31/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as

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FEBRUARY 22 - 28, 2019 true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Manuel A Fuentes This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/31/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 650894

true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose Luis Mendez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/23/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 650479

February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019

February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650893 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EF TRUCKING, 948 Junesong Way, San Jose CA, 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eder William Fuentes Vides, 948 Junesong Way, San Jose CA, 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/31/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Eder William Fuentes Vides This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/31/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 650893

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650848 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ONE DAY COMPLETE REPIPE, 615 N 12th St, San Jose CA, 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Luis Mendez, 615 N 12th St, San Jose CA, 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/11/1010. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN537817. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose Luis Mendez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/30/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 650848

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650462 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NUUDFACE, 175 West Saint James Street Unit 908, San Jose CA, 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lois Sujin Lee, 175 West Saint James Street Unit 908, San Jose CA, 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/22/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Lois Lee This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/22/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 650462

February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019

February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650911 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GUZMAN LANDSCAPING, 344 N 5th Street Apt. 9, San Jose CA, 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Daniel P. Guzman Rivera, 344 N 5th St Apt. 9, San Jose CA, 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650457 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PROGRESS HOME CONSTRUCTION, 2339 Seacliff Way, San Jose CA, 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: General Partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Enrique Arce, 2339 Seacliff Way, San Jose CA, 95122. Alma Guillen, 431 Richmond Ave, San Jose CA, 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/22/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that

February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650479 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WATER AND DRAINS REPIPE, 2310 Homestead Rd Suite C1 #540, Los Altos CA, 94024, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Luis Mendez, 617 N 12th St, San Jose CA, 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/23/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as

registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Daniel P. Guzman Rivera This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/31/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650911 February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019

all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Alma Guillen This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/22/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650457 February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650810 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CUPERTINO HEPB FREE, 1065 W Hill Ct, Cupertino CA, 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: General Partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Stuti Upadhyay, 1065 W Hill Ct, Cupertino CA, 95014. Jaime Chan, 926 New Heaven Ct, Cupertino CA, 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Stuti Upadhyay This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/29/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 650810 February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650484 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JB FOODS, 3001 Magliocco Dr Apt#9, San Jose CA, 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Miguel Bravo, 3001 Magliocco Dr Apt#9, San Jose CA, 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/23/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Miguel Bravo This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/23/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650484 February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650328 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PUREDEX, 7982 Sunderland Dr, Cupertino CA, 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Brian Sefton, 7982 Sunderland Dr, Cupertino CA, 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Brian Sefton This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/17/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650328 February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342201 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rani Illinda. Petitioner(s) Rani Illinda has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rani Illinda to Nisha Gashmeer. 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 6/04/2019 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 06, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 1CV339703 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Theresa Marie Schnetz. Petitioner(s) Theresa Marie Schnetz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Theresa Marie Schnetz AKA Theresa Marie Shuping to Theresa Sanchez Schnetz. 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 4/09/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. December 19, 2018 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV340751 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jasvir Singh Puaar. Petitioner(s) Jagdeep Hansra (SBN 280689) has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jasvir Singh Puaar to Jasvir Singh Powar. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS 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 5/07/2019 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 10, 2019 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV340746 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Amrit Pal Kaur. Petitioner(s) Jagdeep Hansra (SBN 280689) has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Amrit Pal Kaur to Amritpal Kaur Powar. 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 5/07/2019 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 10, 2019 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV341003 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maura Celina De La Torre. Petitioner(s) Maura Celina De La Torre has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing

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names as follows: a. Jose Lewis Hernandez to Joseph Lewis Hernandez. 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 5/14/2019 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, 2019 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV340582 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Paul Delande Willis. Petitioner(s) Paul Delande Willis has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Paul Delande Willis to Paul Delande Thacker. 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 4/30/2019 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 07, 2019 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV341978 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Justine Erin Morano.

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Petitioner(s) Justine Erin Morano has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Justine Erin Morano to Justine Erin Wilkins. 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 5/28/2019 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 31, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV341940 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gaurav Prakash Shellikeri and Rasika Gaurav Shellikeri. Petitioner(s) Gaurav Prakash Shellikeri has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shellikeri Ishan Gaurav to Shellikeri Awadhesh Gaurav. 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 5/28/2019 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 31, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV341989 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Abigail Morfin. Petitioner(s) Maria Abigail Morfin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Abigail Morfin to Abby Morfin. 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 5/28/2019 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 31, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 8, 15, 22; March 1, 2019 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Daniel Robert Smith No.19PR185290 A Petition for Probate has been filed by James Smith in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition for Probate requests that James Smith be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Daniel Robert Smith, Daniel Smith, Daniel R. Smith, Dan Smith. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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: 05/10/2019 at 9:00am, Dept. 12, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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. Attorney for Petitioner: Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Ave Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 (408)866-8382 February 8, 15, 22, 2019 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Robert Emery Douglas No.19PR185303 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Charles Douglas and Susan Tsolinas in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition

for Probate requests that Charles Douglas and Susan Tsolinas be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Robert Emery Douglas. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/10/2019 at 9:00am, Dept. 12, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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. Attorney for Petitioner: Domenico Scire, Esq. 37 East Hedding Street San Jose, CA 95112 (408)295-5555 February 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649854 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL CHALATEKO, 825 E El Camino Real, Mountain View CA, 94040, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Heydi Y Humphers, 343 Leigh Ave, San Jose CA, 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Heydi Y Humphers This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/02/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 649854 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650739 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL CHALATACO , 1670 Story Rd, San Jose CA, 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Erika Solis Martinez, 3401 Wasson Ct, San Jose CA, 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 12/27/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN649726. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows

to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Erika Solis Martinez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/28/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650739 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650140 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLOSSOM VALLEY OPTOMETRY, 590 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose CA, 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Blossom Valley Optometry, Inc, 590 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose CA, 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Phuong Pham Blossom Valley Optometry, Inc Owner Article/Registration#: 4190020 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/10/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650140 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650034 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NATURAL KIND HEALTH CENTER, 20279 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino CA, 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Zhongqiu Cui, 395 Hanover St, San Francisco CA, 94112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed

FEBRUARY 22 - 28, 2019 above on: 1/08/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Zhongqiu Cui This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/08/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 650034 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650599 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HUDSON CPA, 20370 Town Center Ln., Ste 168, Cupertino CA, 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Xueshun Chen, 20370 Town Center Ln Suite 168, Cupertino CA, 95014. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/21/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Xueshun Chen This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/25/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 650599 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650724 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. SANCHEZ ELECTRIC INC 2. SEI CONSTRUCTION, 5096 Edenview Drive, San Jose CA, 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sanchez Electric Inc., 5096 Edenview Drive, San Jose CA, 95111. The

registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a refile [No Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file#: FBN590400. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Rosa Sanchez Sanchez Electric Inc. Vice President Article/Registration#: 2368724 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/28/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 650724 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650830 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PANADERIA LA ESTRELLA, 158 S Jackson Avenue, San Jose CA, 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Joint Venture. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gadiel Camarillo, 129 N 5th St apt. 11, San Jose CA, 95112. Azarias Camarillo, 129 N 5th St apt. 11, San Jose CA, 95112. Jaime Guerrero, 175 S 4th St apt. 5, San Jose CA, 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/16/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Gadiel Camarillo This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/30/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 650830 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019

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FEBRUARY 22 - 28, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650278 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CS AUTO WORKS, LLC, 383 N. Autumn St., San Jose CA, 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CS AUTOWORKS, LLC, 383 N. Autumn St., San Jose CA, 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/02/2014. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN587127. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ernesto Chavez CS AUTOWORKS, LLC CEO Article/Registration#: 201418410129 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/16/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mary Rattanapanya, Deputy File No. FBN 650278 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650129 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GNC PAINTING, 793 Locust Street, San Jose CA, 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Luis Enrique Valencia Garcia, 793 Locust Street, San Jose CA, 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/09/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN650081. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

/s/ Luis Enrique Valencia Garcia This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/10/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 650129

she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jarlein Escobar This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/25/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 650628

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650148 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FYRE LOGISTICS, 6455 Hastings Place, Gilroy CA, 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): John Alexander, 6455 Hastings Place, Gilroy CA, 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/01/2018. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ John Alexander This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/11/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 650148

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650792 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RELIABLE MARKETING SOLUTIONS, 16575 Kennedy Rd, Los Gatos CA, 95032, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: General Partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Nathaniel Ebrahimoon, 1801 Lea Venworth Street Apt. #2, San Francisco CA, 94109. Matthew Ebrahimoon, 150 Anza Street, San Francisco CA, 94118. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Nathaniel Ebrahimoon This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/29/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 650792

February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 650628 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOUTH-BAY CATERING, 1525 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose CA, 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jarlein Escobar, 1525 Saratoga Ave, San Jose CA, 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/25/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or

February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 649900 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TESLA ENERGY, 1729 N. First Street. #20713, San Jose CA, 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): X Dimension Group, 1729 North First Street. #20713, San Jose CA, 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This

filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ John Wang X Dimension Group President Article/Registration#: 3949517 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 01/03/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 649900 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.650749 The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name ZAMAAK PEST CONTROL, 830 Hamilton Ave Suite #864, Palo Alto CA, 94301, Santa Clara County. Amado Tiznado, 830 Hamilton Ave Suite 864, Palo Alto CA, 94301. This business was conducted by an individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on 02/01/2017 under file no. FBN625968 Amado Tiznado This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/29/2019 February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.650773 The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name RVR HOME SERVICES, 701 Braxton Drive, San Jose CA, 95111, Santa Clara County. Virginia L Fernandez, 701 Braxton Drive, San Jose CA, 95111. This business was conducted by an individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on 03/28/2017 under file no. FBN628214 Virginia L Fernandez, Owner This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/29/2019

February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV341276 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Xiaotian Peng. Petitioner(s) Xiaotian Peng has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Xiaotian Peng to Penny Peng. 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 5/14/2019 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, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV341846 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Phuong Vuai Ly. Petitioner(s) Phuong Vuai Ly has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Phuong Vuai Ly to Elizabeth Vu. 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 5/28/2019 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 29, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV341845 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thinh Thi Dan Dao. Petitioner(s) Thinh Thi Dan Dao has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thinh Thi Dan Dao to Sophie Thinh Dao. 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 5/28/2019 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 29, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV341824 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Aurora Larios Rodriguez. Petitioner(s) Aurora Larios Rodriguez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Julissa Vasquez Larios to (F) Julissa (L) Vasquez Larios. 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 5/21/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS 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 29, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV339574 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Muzaffer Caglayan. Petitioner(s) Muzaffer Caglayan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Muzaffer Caglayan to Ethan Stark. 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 4/09/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. December 17, 2018 Risé Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 18CV339908 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mary Germaine Jamlang VectaGarcia. Petitioner(s) Mary Germaine Jamlang VectaGarcia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mary Germaine Jamlang Vecta-Garcia to Mary Germaine Vecta Garcia. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons

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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 4/09/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. December 24, 2018 Risé Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV341771 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lisa Av. Petitioner(s) Mae Adkins has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elayna Arden Escober to Elayna Arden Av. 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 5/21/2019 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 29, 2019 Risé Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court February 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019

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GOVERNING A DIGITAL DEMOCRACY: UNANSWERED QUESTIONS

America. “As we enter the super-digital age, we (all of us) will be completely described by the metadata stored in Metamerica. It is the virtual country that describes our physical country.” Thesis Number 3: Cloud Computing is the Future. “Why pay for a group of IT technicians to patch servers and tend to racks of computers when you can plug into a computing and storage cloud and only pay for the services you use. It is identical to how America transitioned from generating its own electricity to purchasing electricity from the utility grid. The economics are too powerful for anything to stop this shift. It will be complete in a very few years. Want to see it today? Go to Google Apps for Business, salesforce.com, dropbox, etc., the list of software as services and subscription software and cloud storage companies is getting longer every day.”

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I wrote an article back in April 2009 entitled Metamerica: Evolving The Governance Of A Digital Democracy. It begins, “Dateline New York: April 3, 2021” with breaking news about a massive, catastrophic data breach. Dateline New York: April 3, 2021 — The White House issued a statement today urging people to stay calm. The Federal Data Depository Corporation is now saying that people will have access to some of their data as early as next week. “Health records are job one,” said the HHS director in a joint statement. “We have back-ups for everyone’s dicom files and most of everyone’s MRI’s and about 100 million x-ray files on near-line storage. It will just take time to reload the data.”

The FCC issued a similar statement promising that the 4 million hours of user uploaded content stored in the cloud since 2009 and the 26 million hours of professionally produced on-demand content may be available by the end of the year. Sadly there is no word on when the Microsoft Office Cloud or the Adobe CS10 Cloud will be back online. And, to the delight of most citizens, the IRS has lost almost every tax return for the past four years. There is one bit of good news, Verizon’s LTE network can support VoIP calls, so at least some of the 165 million households and businesses without voice communication will have a work-around in the next few weeks. With 28 of the nation’s 80 major data centers totally down and the rest just holding on, people with netbooks, pda and cloud-based computer applications have been completely crippled by a loss of data that is unprecedented in history. It has caused the biggest financial crisis since 2008. Hundreds of software-as-

services companies have lost all of their data and the economic impact will easily reach 10 Trillion Dollars of combined losses. Rereading this, it occurred to me that we are not far away from some kind of knee-jerkstyle government regulation, or the evil work of a malevolent human/AI-hacker combo or nation-state hacking team that could cause pretty much all of this. While the “Great Data Crash of 2021” hasn’t happened yet, things are no better today than they were in 2009. In the past 12 months, companies like Marriott (500 million records), Exactis (340 million records), and Cambridge Analytica (87 million records) have suffered data breaches that put more than 1 billion records at risk, while Aadhar’s data breach in March 2018 put more than 1.1 billion Indian residents at risk on its own. So how would the Great Data Crash of 2021 happen? Or, perhaps more importantly, why have the questions I posed in 2009, and the very clear predictions of known consequences of our digital society, not only gone unanswered by our leaders but in many cases gone unasked? Let’s look back to help us see the future.

Thesis Number 4: The world is evolving toward a place where access to this data is going to empower all kinds of things — good and bad. “This is not so much a privacy issue (although you could label it that way) as a governance issue. What should the structure of the government of Metamerica look like? There are no geographic restrictions, no towns, no counties, no states, no country — there are just Metamericans that describe Americans. Because Metamericans are data, they can be sorted any way an interested party might deem reasonable: by community of interest, by behavioral preferences, by medical issues, by DNA sample, by … you name it. Metamericans are data, and data can be mined, analyzed and correlated in every imaginable way.” Questions from 2009 That Remain Unanswered in 2019 “Is your DNA covered by copyright law? Are your media or television viewing habits? Are your medical records going to be available on a local storage device, regional server, your doctor’s LAN, your HMO’s WAN or at the fictitious, but reasonable to imagine, Federal Data Depository Corporation? If every bit of a Metamerican (pun intended), is data, which bits are protected, which are

FEBRUARY 22 - 28, 2019 protectable, which are private, which are semi-private, and which are public?” Clearly the concentration of data controlled by the data-rich tier-one tech giants such as Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google (FAANG) should raise additional questions about governance with respect to data provenance and ownership. But you can’t stop there. You must ask about location and usage data from the carriers (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile), ID tracking and usage data from Internet Service Providers, Data Warehouses, Analytics firms, etc. And let us not forget about the government itself. Back in 2009 I concluded my article as follows. I could not say it better today. “What I’m worried about is how we are very quickly becoming dependent on explosive amounts of centralized data and, how unprotected, and unprotectable, that data is. Want to create a financial crisis that will make this one [October 2008] look like a trip to Disneyworld? Take out the data warehouse of the IRS, a few banks, a couple of credit reporting agencies, Google, Amazon and Microsoft. If it happened today [April 5, 2009], it would be hard to recover from. If it were to happen in 2021, we would not be able to recover from it. These are just a few of the myriad issues we are going to have to think about as Metamerica and America evolve together. How will the Great Data Crash of 2021 occur? Maybe it will be cyber-terrorism; maybe it will be an incredibly robust computer virus. Maybe it will be a solar emission that is too powerful for our atmosphere to block. Sadly, there are about a zillion ways for it to happen and only one-way for it not to. What we need is a cross-industry task force that would include experts from the military, IT, healthcare, legal, telecommunications, CE, entertainment, ethics and government to get together and have a serious, Socratic debate on the appropriate way to govern Metamerica. It’s not about opt-in and opt-out privacy; it’s about our economic sovereignty and our national security.” Author’s note: This is not a sponsored post. I am the author of this article and it expresses my own opinions. I am not, nor is my company, receiving compensation for it.

Theses from 2009 Thesis Number 1: We live in a world where metadata (data that describes other data) is more important than the data itself. “In Metamerica (the data that describes America), we are all a bunch of ones and zeros. Everything about us, our tax id number, social security number, credit card numbers, contact information, financial data, medical history, entertainment preferences, our computer software, the content we own, everything we are, is described by ones and zeros somewhere.” Thesis Number 2: Metamerica is more valuable and more vulnerable than physical

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Feng shui para la entrada de la casa, el jardín y el garaje menta, lavanda, mejorana, mirto, albahaca, ruda, etc. crean Ch'i positivo y simbolizan una barrera contra enfermedades y malas voluntades.

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Organice el jardín con armonía y estética. Pequeñas fuentes y grutas ayudan a transportar el Ch'i. El césped ha de ser cortado y mantenido con frecuencia. El área destinada a las mascotas debe permanecer limpia, lo mismo las jaulas de pájaros y las casas para perros.

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Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador Feng shui el arte de vivir en armonía con la naturaleza y el universo, siempre tiene recomendaciones para los diferentes espacios del hogar. Al practicar estas técnicas, creamos a nuestro alrededor un mundo más armonioso y propicio. Creando ambientes que atraen la buena fortuna y la buena suerte. Cualquier espacio en el hogar debe convertirse en un lugar apacible, limpio, lleno de energía vital. A esta energía se le conoce como Ch”i. El Ch’i, puede ser de naturaleza positiva o negativa. Aplicando los consejos del feng shui, lograremos aumentar la energía positiva y anular o desintegrar la energía negativa que pueda encontrarse en el hogar. A continuación una lista de consejos del feng shui para la entrada del hogar, el jardín y el garaje. Aplique estas técnicas y muy pronto observará cambios que le serán totalmente benéficos. LA ENTRADA DEL HOGAR La puerta de entrada a la casa se asocia directamente al área de la carrera y trabajo de sus ocupantes. Ésta debe estar bien pintada, abrir y cerrar sin problemas. Es preferible que abra hacia adentro y no hacia afuera. Las que abren hacia afuera dejan escapar el Ch'i. El tamaño de la puerta debe estar en proporción con el tamaño de la casa. Una puerta muy grande puede crear inseguridad y una muy pequeña dará la sensación de encierro. Si se cuenta con un timbre o campanillas, éstos deben funcionar correctamente.

La puerta frontal no debe estar conectada inmediatamente con la puerta de una habitación o con la puerta del baño, ya que ello atraería todo tipo de mala suerte. La puerta de entrada debe mantenerse limpia, despejada, sin árboles o ramas que le oculten, tiene que ser identificada fácilmente por los visitantes. La puerta también simboliza protección, una puerta de metal o madera sólida será mejor que una de estructura frágil o de vidrio. Es de buena suerte colgar campanillas en la puerta de entrada. Las casas cuya puerta tiene un postigo o un ojo cristalino contarán con mayor protección. Flores y vegetación a los lados de la entrada crearán Ch'i positivo e influenciarán el buen humor. Las figuras de animales especialmente elefantes, deben ser colocadas viendo hacia adentro, de ese modo la suerte entrará con mayor intensidad. Si se colocan elefantes viendo hacia afuera, la suerte se irá por donde vino. EL JARDÍN El jardín es emblema de la salud de los habitantes del hogar, también el área de los niños. Esta área produce una buena cantidad de Ch'i positivo. El cuidado y mantenimiento de un jardín debe realizarse con dedicación y constancia. Las plagas que afectan las plantas tienen que ser eliminadas. Si se cuenta con espacio suficiente, se aconseja plantar árboles frutales ya que generan Ch'i positivo constantemente. Hierbas medicinales como la sábila,

Las campanillas de viento son propicias para canalizar el Ch'i positivo. La maleza y las hojas secas de las matas se remueven de manera periódica. No importa si cuenta con un jardín pequeño, un patio o solamente un balcón, adórnelo, procure cuidados a sus flores y matas, si lo hace, su vida florecerá. EL GARAJE Un garaje limpio y organizado estimulará la buena comunicación de los habitantes de una casa y ayudará a crear un ambiente más relajado. El interior del garaje debe contar con buena iluminación y orden. Se recomienda una ventana para ventilar el espacio. Objetos amontonados o esparcidos en el suelo crean Ch'i negativo que prontamente se convertirán en rencillas y malos entendidos. Evite la acumulación de objetos y utensilios que ya no necesitará. Objetos que se mantienen en desuso por mucho tiempo crean limitaciones financieras. Herramientas y objetos metálicos deben ser colocados en un solo espacio determinado. Si coloca cada cosa en su lugar siempre sabrá con lo que cuenta en el garaje. El garaje puede utilizarse como bodega nunca como basurero. Mantenga limpia las paredes, el piso y el cielo falso. Las puertas que abren al garaje deben abrir y cerrar sin atascarse ni hacer ruido.

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LA TO RETIRE THREE GAS-FIRED POWER PLANTS, GO RENEWABLE Suzanne Potter California News Service

emissions by 2 million metric tons a year, which is about the same as taking 425,000 vehicles off the road. Opponents say the closures will lead to job losses.

LOS ANGELES - California last week took a huge step toward the goal of running entirely on renewable energy, as the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced that it’s retiring three natural gas power plants.

The agency says its decision was influenced by a 2010 law that requires coastal power plants to reduce the practice of using ocean water to cool their facilities.

The L.A. DWP, which is the largest municipal utility in the nation, says it will close the Haynes, Harbor and Scattergood gas-fired plants near the L.A. International Airport. Tim O'Connor, senior director of the California Energy Program at the Environmental Defense Fund, says his group applauds the agency's plan to go 100 percent renewable. "The technology is available today to balance our electric load and to meet load growth with clean sources, as opposed to continuing the trend of

O'Connor says it's a victory for people concerned about climate change.

Three gas-fired power plants in Long Beach, Calif., are now set to close within a decade. Photo Credit: Haymarket Rebel/Flickr

using fossil fuels to provide electricity," he states. "It's really a huge step forward." All three gas plants are currently

operating but will now close by 2029. The Environmental Defense Fund estimates that closing the plants will reduce California's greenhouse gas

"What we're seeing is a signal that we're going to be pursuing clean energy, clean resources, as opposed to spending billions of dollars on plants that we know are imperiling our planet because of climate change," he states. The L.A. DWP is also working on a multi-year study on how to get to 100 percent clean, renewable energy.

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