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sion the administration made in 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis, to give millions of students financial breathing space; and not have to pay on the principal of the interest on their debts.

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stamos a 100 días en la cuenta regresiva para que estalle una crisis de proporciones inéditas.

El primero de mayo vence la extensión de la moratoria del pago de préstamos estudiantiles federales que beneficiaron a más de 40 millones de estudiantes, muchos de ellos de las minorías raciales y étnicas que fueron los primeros miembros de su familia en llegar a la universidad.

La extensión fue aprobada por la administración Biden a partir de una decisión que tomó la administración en 2020, en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19 y de la resultante crisis económica, a fin de que millones de estudiantes tuvieran un respiro financiero y no tuvieran que pagar ni el principal de los intereses de sus deudas.

Las cifras son alarmantes. Un total de 43.2 millones de estudiantes y graduados tienen adeudos federales. Cada estudiante deudor tiene una factura por pagar promedio de $39,000 dólares y su costo mensual promedio es de alrededor de $400 dólares. Pero más de 2.6 millones de estudiantes deben más de $100,000 dólares. A la economía estadunidense esto le representa un pasivo de 1.75 millones de millones de dólares, de acuerdo con el sitio EducationData.org

Photo Credit: La Red Hispana Resolver esta crisis debe hacerse no sólo por razones morales y sociales, sino porque cancelarla podría aumentar el producto interno de los Estados Unidos en más de 600,000 millones de dólares en seis años, creando 1.5 millones de empleos y sacando de la pobreza a más de 5 millones de hogares, según las estimaciones de EDI. No hacerlo es hipotecar el futuro de varias generaciones de estudiantes y perder una oportunidad histórica de encontrar una solución justa y equitativa que compense el costoso sistema de educación superior de Estados Unidos, uno de los más elevados de los países ricos.

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e are 100 days into the countdown to a crisis of unprecedented proportions.

On May 1st is the expiration of the extension of the moratorium on the payment of federal student loans that benefited more than 40 million students, many of them from racial and ethnic minorities who were the first members of their family to reach university.

The extension was approved by the Biden administration based on a deci-

Como es costumbre, las minorías étnicas tienen un peso desproporcionado en el tema de las deudas. Un estudio publicado el año pasado por Education Data Initiative (EDI) muestra que los deudores de las minorías deben $25,000 más que los deudores blancos, que la tasa de morosidad era de 32% para los negros, 20% para latinos y sólo 13% para los blancos.

As usual, ethnic minorities bear a disproportionate weight on the debt issue. A study published last year by the Education Data Initiative (EDI) shows that minority borrowers owe $25,000 more than white borrowers, and that the delinquency rate was 32% for blacks, 20% for Latinos and only 13% for whites.

So it's entirely reasonable that Democratic senators have reiterated their call for President Biden's administration to pay off at least $50,000 of student loan debt before the end of the year. Separately, more than 80 House and Senate lawmakers urged the Biden administration to release the Department of Education memorandum codifying the federal government's authority to write off debt.

Unfortunately, President Biden ruled out the possibility of canceling $50,000 of debt. He did it in a popular assembly, but during his campaign he did offer to cancel up to $10,000 of those debts, although it does not seem that he has devoted enough political capital to the issue in the midst of the pandemic, the economic problems and the possible invasion of Russia to Ukraine.

Por ello es absolutamente razonable que senadores demócratas hayan reiterado su llamado para que la administración del presidente Biden cancele por lo menos $50,000 de deuda de los préstamos estudiantiles antes del final del año de aleatoria. Separadamente, más de 80 legisladores de la Cámara Baja y del Senado instaron a la administración Biden que publique el memorando del Departamento de Educación que codifica la autoridad del gobierno federal para cancelar la deuda.

But in my opinion, this is an issue that deserves presidential attention, since the payment of these student debts represents an onerous burden for many students and graduates who lost their jobs or businesses during the pandemic, and that after a few weeks they will begin to receive invoices for the payment of their debts.

Lamentablemente el presidente Biden descartó la posibilidad de cancelar $50,000 de deuda. Lo hizo en una asamblea popular, pero durante su campaña sí ofreció cancelar hasta $10,000 de esas deudas, aunque tampoco parece que le haya dedicado suficiente capital político al tema en medio de la pandemia, de los problemas económicos y de la posible invasión de Rusia a Ucrania.

Pero en mi opinión se trata de un asunto que merece la atención presidencial, toda vez que el pago de estas deudas estudiantiles representa una carga onerosa para muchos estudiantes y egresados que perdieron sus empleos o negocios durante la pandemia, y que a partir de unas cuantas semanas empezarán a recibir las facturas para el pago de sus adeudos.

The figures are alarming. A total of 43.2 million students and graduates have federal debts. Each of these students has an average bill to pay of $39,000 dollars, and their average monthly cost is around $400 dollars.

But more than 2.6 million students owe more than $100,000. For the US economy, this represents a liability of 1.75 billion dollars, according to the EducationData.org site.

Solving this crisis must be done not only for moral and social reasons, but because canceling it could increase the domestic product of the United States by more than 600 billion dollars in six years, creating 1.5 million jobs and lifting more than 5 million people out of poverty, according to EDI estimates.

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CALIFORNIA CONTEMPLA PONER FIN A LAS PRIMAS DE MEDI-CAL PARA NIÑOS Y ADULTOS VULNERABLES Elizabeth Aguilera CalMatters

testificó ante el Subcomité de Salud de la Asamblea esta semana sobre la propuesta de reducción de primas de Newsom. Ella dijo que las primas crean barreras de acceso y pueden conducir a interrupciones en la cobertura.

Más de medio millón de niños de bajos ingresos, personas embarazadas y adultos discapacitados que trabajan en California deben pagar primas de seguro médico, que van desde $13 al mes hasta $350.

“Este requisito de pago por aseguranza médica impone una carga económica indebida a las personas y familias que ya viven con ingresos limitados y están restringidas en la búsqueda de un empleo remunerado sustancial debido a una discapacidad”, dijo Cooper al panel.

el programa de salud del estado, no Medi-Cal, es gratuito para todos.

Eso puede cambiar este año bajo dos propuestas presentadas en Sacramento. Ambos planes tienen como objetivo alinearse con la última tendencia en salud pública: brindar el mayor acceso a quienes lo necesitan con la menor carga posible.

Bajo una propuesta, el gobernador Gavin Newsom dijo que invertiría $59 millones este año y $89 millones anualmente para reducir las primas de Medi-Cal a cero dólares. Este movimiento mantiene las primas en los libros, dejando abierta la posibilidad de que una futura administración pueda comenzar a cobrar nuevamente.

Mientras tanto, el asambleísta Joaquín Arámbula, demócrata de Fresno, presentó un proyecto de ley esta semana que eliminaría por completo las primas para todos los beneficiarios de Medi-Cal. “Esta es una reliquia del pasado. La cobertura de salud debería ser más inclusiva”, dijo Arámbula.

“También va en contra de los objetivos de California en términos de salud pública y amenaza la seguridad económica de las personas y familias de todo nuestro estado”.

La pandemia centró una nueva atención en las primas de Medi-Cal cuando el Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica comenzó a ofrecer una exención de prima por COVID-19, lo que permitió a las familias y las personas permanecer en el programa sin realizar pagos durante la crisis de salud. Pero la exención no se aplica automáticamente; las familias deben llamar y pedirlo. Desde que se crearon las exenciones en marzo de 2020, menos de la mitad de los que pagan primas se han beneficiado, según datos del departamento.

Aproximadamente 13 millones de los residentes del estado con bajos ingresos reciben Medi-Cal, y se requiere alrededor del 4% para pagar las primas.

Para Martha Antonio de Madera, los $26 al mes que ha pagado por dos de sus hijos podrían haber cubierto parte de su factura de agua o una bolsa de comida para su familia de cinco. Antonio y su esposo son trabajadores agrícolas. Han pagado primas de vez en cuando durante años porque su trabajo es temporal y sus ingresos cambian. Justo antes de la pandemia, sus ingresos disminuyeron y dejaron de pagar por el seguro médico.

Antonio dijo que le preocupa que su familia pronto vuelva a tener problemas con las primas. A finales de este mes, se volverá a evaluar su elegibilidad para Medi-Cal. “Aunque no es mucho, son solo $26 al mes, pagamos el alquiler, el agua, la comida y todo, así que quizás no sea mucho para ellos, pero lo es para nosotros”, agregó. “Con ese dinero podríamos pagar media factura del agua o algo que necesitemos para los niños. Todo es mucho más caro este año”.

“Esta es una reliquia del pasado. La cobertura médica debería ser más inclusiva”.

-JOAQUÍN ARÁMBULA, DEMÓCRATA DE FRESNO

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California es uno de los únicos cuatro estados que cobran primas para niños en su programa Medicaid, conocido como Medi-Cal en California, según un análisis por Kaiser Family Foundation.

Según el programa, las primas cuestan $13 o $21

Si bien los funcionarios de Sacramento consideran finalizar las primas de pago por seguro médico, los beneficiarios aún deben solicitar una exención si necesitan ayuda.

Las exenciones deberían haber sido automáticas para todos los beneficiarios, comentó Lynn Kersey, directora ejecutiva de Maternal and Child Health Access, con sede en Los Ángeles. Las exenciones ya son automáticas para quienes experimentan desastres naturales, como incendios forestales.

El presupuesto del gobernador y un proyecto de ley de un legislador demócrata impedirían que el estado cobrara a más de 500,000 californianos una prima mensual por su cobertura de salud de Medi-Cal. Photo Credit: Stephen Andrews / Unsplash

por niño por mes, con un tope de $39 o $63 por tres niños o más. A las personas embarazadas se les cobra el 1.5% de los ingresos familiares anuales, y los adultos discapacitados que trabajan pagan entre $20 y $350 al mes, según sus ingresos y el tamaño del hogar, de acuerdo al Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica, que administra el programa Medi-Cal. Los pagos, por bajos que parezcan, pueden marcar la diferencia entre que un niño o un adulto discapacitado reciba atención médica oportuna, comentó Mike Odeh, director principal de salud de Children Now. La organización de defensa de los niños patrocina el proyecto de ley de Arámbula.

“Es fácil decir que $13 parece poco, pero cuando miramos el costo de vida, no sé cómo alguien logra eso”, dijo Odeh. “Cuando observamos el costo real de vida y lo que realmente cuesta la vivienda, el transporte y la alimentación, las familias con esos niveles de ingresos tienen literalmente miles de dólares al año bajo el agua”.

Odeh dijo que las primas contrastan marcadamente con los cuantiosos subsidios estatales otorgados a las familias de ingresos medios y altos inscritas en el intercambio de seguros de Covered California.

“Se convirtió en una inequidad”, agregó Odeh.

“Las personas de ingresos más altos pagaban menos por Covered California, pero las familias de ingresos más bajos con Medi-Cal pagaban primas más altas”.

Las primas para personas embarazadas o familias con niños comienzan en el 160% del nivel federal de pobreza. Para una familia de tres, eso comienza en aproximadamente $35,000 al año.

Los adultos discapacitados que trabajan y ganan hasta el 250% del nivel federal de pobreza también pagan primas. La tasa federal de pobreza para una familia de tres es de $23,000.

En California, las primas para niños y personas embarazadas se crearon en la década de 1990 y principios de la del 2000. Por separado, los adultos discapacitados comenzaron a pagar primas en 2009.

Desde entonces, mucho ha cambiado en la forma en que el estado aborda la atención médica, explicó Shannon McConville, investigadora del Instituto de Políticas Públicas de California. Los programas premium administrados por el gobierno originalmente operaban de forma independiente y eran para familias que ganaban un poco más que aquellas que calificaban para Medi-Cal regular. Luego, en 2012 y 2014, los programas

fueron absorbidos por Medi-Cal pero las primas continuaron.

“La perspectiva ha evolucionado”, dijo McConville. “En el pasado, hacíamos que el trámite para que las personas obtuvieran Medi-Cal fuera más difícil, con el fin de que el gobierno se ahorrara dinero. Eso ha cambiado en la última década ‘ahora cubre a todos y no queremos tener barreras ni cargas administrativas’”.

Para los discapacitados que trabajan, las primas pueden ser una dificultad adicional, comentó David Kane, abogado del Western Center on Law and Poverty, que copatrocina el proyecto de ley de Arámbula.

“Esas son personas que tienen una discapacidad pero aun así logran superar las cosas y encontrar trabajo a tiempo parcial”, dijo Kane. “Siguen siendo de bajos ingresos, tienen pocos recursos y tienen que pagar una parte importante de sus limitados ingresos para tener atención médica.

Podrían usar ese dinero para satisfacer otras necesidades”.

“En el pasado, dificultábamos el proceso para que las personas obtuvieran Medi-Cal y así el gobierno se ahorrara más dinero”.

-SHANNON MCCONVILLE, INSTITUTO POLÍTICAS PÚBLICAS DE CALIFORNIA

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Es probable que la eliminación de las primas cree una cobertura más estable para las familias a lo largo del tiempo, independientemente de si sus ingresos suben o bajan, explicó Nadereh Pourat, directora del Centro de Investigación de Políticas de Salud de UCLA. “Es una buena idea, así los padres no tienen que preocuparse por perder la cobertura si no pueden pagarla en un mes determinado”, agregó.

Debido a la pandemia, los beneficiarios no pierden la cobertura médica por no pagar las primas, según el Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica. En circunstancias normales, dos meses de pagos atrasados provocan que la cobertura se cancele.

El departamento no proporcionó datos sobre cuántas familias perdieron beneficios debido a la falta de pagos de primas antes de la pandemia. El departamento tampoco puso a disposición a un miembro del personal para una entrevista.

“Para las familias de bajos ingresos es difícil tener un poco de dinero extra, por lo que tienen que decidir si pagar por una aseguranza médica o comprar cosas que necesiten”, explicó Kersey.

Los detalles de la exención se envían en volantes a los destinatarios con sus facturas mensuales, escribió el departamento en un correo electrónico. Los folletos están en el idioma seleccionado por el destinatario.

“Este requisito de pagar por seguro médico impone una carga económica indebida a las personas y familias que ya viven con ingresos limitados…”

-JACEY COOPER, SUPERVISORA DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE SERVICIOS DE ATENCIÓN MÉDICA DE MEDI-CAL. Aun así, Odeh dice que los beneficiarios deben superar muchos obstáculos durante una pandemia llena de estrés por lo que, en última instancia, no es mucho dinero para California.

El estado recaudó $63.7 millones en primas en 2020 y $48 millones en 2021, según datos del Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica.

Se recaudaron otros $3 millones en primas del programa de trabajadores discapacitados en los últimos dos años.

Sin embargo, un análisis proporcionado por Children Now encontró que, de esos millones recaudados en 2020, el estado se quedó solamente con alrededor de $8 millones después de pagarle a un proveedor externo para administrar la facturación, el cobro y otros costos administrativos.

Para Toni Callwood, poder quedarse con los $135 que su familia ha pagado previamente en primas cada mes significa que su familia puede hacer un poco más en casa y en su comunidad de Long Beach.

Callwood generalmente paga $125 al mes a través del programa de trabajadores discapacitados porque tiene esclerosis múltiple. Ella paga $10 adicionales al mes para que su hijo de 10 años tenga Medi-Cal. La familia no está pagando las primas en este momento porque los ingresos del esposo de Callwood cayeron durante la pandemia.

Al igual que Antonio, a Callwood le preocupa que una próxima revisión de elegibilidad pueda traer de vuelta las primas o, su mayor temor, resulte en la pérdida total de Medi-Cal.

Pero el departamento se muestra a favor de eliminar las primas.

“El problema es que tienes que ser bastante pobre para calificar para ello, así que tenemos que permanecer lo más pobre posible para que podamos seguir recibiendo atención médica”, concluyó.

Jacey Cooper, quien supervisa Medi-Cal para el Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica,

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CALIFORNIA EYES END TO MEDI-CAL PREMIUMS FOR CHILDREN, VULNERABLE ADULTS Elizabeth Aguilera CalMatters

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edi-Cal, the state’s safety net health program, isn’t free for everyone.

More than half a million of California’s lowest-income children, pregnant individuals and working disabled adults are required to pay health insurance premiums, ranging from $13 a month to as much as $350.

That may change this year under two proposals being floated in Sacramento. Both plans aim to align with the latest trend in public health – to provide the most access to those who need it with as little burden as possible.

Under one proposal, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget would spend $59 million this year and $89 million annually to reduce MediCal premiums to zero. This move keeps premiums on the books, leaving open the possibility a future administration could start charging again.

Meanwhile, Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, a Fresno Democrat, introduced a bill this week that would completely eliminate premiums for all MediCal recipients.

“This is a relic of the past. It’s not consistent with where health care coverage is going, which is to be more inclusive,” said Arambula. “It also flies contrary to California’s goals in terms of public health and threatens the economic security of individuals and families from across our state.”

The pandemic focused new attention on Medi-Cal premiums when the Department of Health Care Services began offering a COVID-19 premium waiver, allowing families and individuals to remain on the program without making payments throughout the health crisis. But the waiver is not automatic; families must call and ask for it. Since the waivers were created in March of 2020, fewer than half of those paying premiums have received them, according to department data.

$26 a month, we pay rent, water, food and everything so that may not be a lot for them but it is for us,” she said. “It could be half a bill or something we need for the kids. Everything is so much more expensive this year.”

-SHANNON MCCONVILLE, PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA Eliminating the premiums is likely to create more stable coverage for families over time, regardless of whether their income inches up or down, said Nadereh Pourat, associate director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

“This is a relic of the past. It’s not consistent with where health care coverage is going, which is to be more inclusive.”

“It’s a good idea for those children not to cycle in and out, and the parents don’t have to worry about losing coverage if they can’t afford it in a given month,” she said.

-DEMOCRAT ASSEMBLYMEMBER JOAQUIN ARAMBULA OF FRESNO California is one of only four states charging premiums for children in its Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal in California, according to an analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Depending on the program, premiums cost $13 or $21 per child per month, with a cap of $39 or $63 for three children or more.

Pregnant individuals are charged 1.5% of their annual household income, and working disabled adults pay between $20 and $350 a month, depending on their income and household size, according to the Department of Health Care Services, which administers the Medi-Cal program.

The premiums, however low they may seem, can be the difference between a child or disabled adult receiving timely health care, said Mike Odeh, senior director of health for Children Now. The child advocacy organization is sponsoring Arambula’s bill.

“It’s easy to say $13 looks modest, but when we look at the cost of living I don’t know how anyone pulls that off,” Odeh said. “When we look at the real cost of living and what it actually costs for housing, transportation and food, families at those income levels are literally thousands of dollars annually under water.”

Odeh said the premiums are in stark contrast to the hefty state subsidies given to middle- and upper-income families enrolled in the Covered California insurance

The governor’s budget and a bill by a Democratic lawmaker would stop the state from charging more than 500,000 Californians a monthly premium for their Medi-Cal health coverage. Photo Credit: Izzy Park / Unsplash

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“There became an inequity,” Odeh said. “Higher-income individuals were paying less for Covered California, but lower-income families on Medi-Cal were paying premiums.”

Premiums for pregnant people or families with children begin at 160% of the federal poverty level.

For a family of three, that starts at roughly $35,000 a year. Disabled working adults earning up to 250% of the federal poverty level also pay premiums. The federal poverty rate for a family of three is $23,000.

In California, premiums for kids and pregnant individuals were created in the 1990s and early 2000s. Separately, disabled adults began paying premiums in 2009.

Since then, much has changed in how the state approaches health care, said Shannon McConville, a researcher for the Public Policy Institute of California. The government-run premium programs originally operated independently and were for families earning a little more than those who quali-

fied for regular Medi-Cal. Then, in 2012 and 2014, the programs were absorbed into Medi-Cal but the premiums continued.

“The outlook has evolved,” McConville said. “Back in the day, we would make it harder for people to get on Medi-Cal to save money. That has shifted in the last decade to, ‘now get everyone covered and we don’t want to have barriers or administrative burden.’”

For the working disabled, the premiums can be an extra hardship, said David Kane, senior attorney for the Western Center on Law and Poverty, which is cosponsoring Arambula’s bill.

“Those are people who have a disability but still manage to get through things and find part-time work,” Kane said. “They are still low-income, have low resources and are having to pay a significant share of their limited income to have health care. They could use that money to meet other necessities.”

“Back in the day, we would make it harder for people to get on Medi-Cal to save money.”

Because of the pandemic, recipients do not lose health coverage for failing to pay premiums, according to the Department of Health Care Services. Under normal circumstances, two months of missed payments triggers a drop from coverage.

The department did not provide data on how many families lost benefits because of missed premium payments before the pandemic. The department also did not provide a staff member for an interview.

But the department appears in favor of eliminating premiums.

Jacey Cooper, who oversees Medi-Cal for the Department of Health Care Services, testified before the Assembly Subcommittee on Health this week about Newsom’s premium reduction proposal. She said that the premiums create barriers to access and can lead to breaks in coverage.

“This premium requirement places an undue economic burden on individuals and families that are already living on limited incomes and are restricted in the pursuit of substantial gainful employment due to a disability,” Cooper told the panel.

While officials in Sacramento consider ending premiums, recipients still have to request a waiver if they need help.

Some 13 million of the state’s lowest-income residents receive Medi-Cal, with about 4% required to pay premiums.

The waivers should have been automatic for all recipients, said Lynn Kersey, executive director of Maternal and Child Health Access, based in Los Angeles.

Waivers are already automatic for those experiencing natural disasters, such as wildfires.

“For families there is not even a little bit of extra money, so they decide ‘if this gets paid then shoes don’t get bought’ or other things don’t get paid for,” Kersey said.

Waiver details are being sent in flyers to recipients with their monthly bills, the department wrote in an email. The flyers are in the language selected by the recipient for communication.

“This premium requirement places an undue economic burden on individuals and families that are already living on limited incomes…”

-JACEY COOPER, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES, IN TESTIMONY TO LAWMAKERS Even so, Odeh of Children Now says it’s a lot of hoops for recipients to jump through during a stress-filled pandemic for what is ultimately not much money for California.

The state collected $63.7 million in premiums in 2020 and $48 million in 2021, according to data from the Department of Health Care Services. Another $1.5 million in premiums was collected from the disabled worker program in each of the last two years.

However, an analysis by Children Now found that, of those millions collected in 2020, the state kept only about $8 million after paying an outside vendor to manage billing and collection and other administrative costs.

For Toni Callwood, getting to keep the $135 her family has previously paid in premiums each month means her family can do a little more at home and in their community of Long Beach.

Callwood usually pays $125 a month through the disabled worker program because she has multiple sclerosis. She pays an additional $10 a month for her 10-year-old son to have Medi-Cal. The family is not paying premiums right now because Callwood’s husband’s income dropped during the pandemic.

For Martha Antonio of Madera, the $26 a month she has paid for two of her kids could have covered part of her water bill or a grocery bag of food for her family of five. Antonio and her husband are farmworkers. They have paid premiums on and off for years because their work is seasonal and their income fluctuates. Just before the pandemic, their income decreased and their premiums stopped.

Like Antonio in Madera, Callwood is worried an upcoming eligibility review could bring back premiums or, her biggest fear, result in losing Medi-Cal altogether.

Antonio said she is worried her family will soon be on the hook for premiums again. Later this month, her Medi-Cal eligibility will be re-evaluated.

“The problem is you have to be pretty poor to qualify for it, so we have to stay as poor as possible so I can continue to get my health care,” she said. “We are in the trap of too much, too little.”

“Even though it’s not a lot, it’s just

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hen cooking, keep in mind small changes that can make a big impact on heart health.

High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for heart disease and stroke, with about 38% of American adults diagnosed with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. It can be managed by getting levels regularly tested and making lifestyle changes like eating a heart-healthy diet.

• Reduce saturated fat – Select lean cuts of meat or opt for plant protein, limit processed meats, broil or bake rather than pan-fry meats and remove skin from poultry before cooking.

• Lower dairy fats – Low-fat, fat-free or non-dairy milk can be used in many recipes instead of whole milk or half-and-half.

• Increase fiber and whole grains – Add high-fiber vegetables to meals, serve fruit instead of juice and try brown rice instead of white.

These simple tips and better-for-you recipes like Chicken Tortilla Soup and Air Fryer Crispy (Un) Fried Chicken can help you eat healthy without sacrificing taste.

Find tips for managing cholesterol and other risk factors at heart.org/cholesterol.

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sheet to cooling rack. Let strips stand 15 minutes, or until cool. Transfer to airtight container and set aside.

When soup is ready, transfer 1 cup to food processor or blender. Stir in tortilla pieces. Let mixture stand 1 minute. Process until smooth. Stir mixture into soup. Stir in cilantro.

Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with avocado, bell pepper and reserved tortilla strips.

Air Fryer Crispy (Un) Fried Chicken Recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association Servings: 4

Chicken Tortilla Soup

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This recipe is reprinted with permission from “Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook, 2nd Edition.”

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tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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Servings: 4

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teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

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tablespoon hot pepper sauce (optional)

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cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs

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cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

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boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 ounces each), visible fat discarded, flattened to 1/4-inch thickness, patted dry with paper towels

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pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, visible fat discarded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

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cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed

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cups fat-free, no-salt-added chicken broth

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can (14 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added, diced tomatoes, undrained

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cup finely chopped onion

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teaspoon sugar

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teaspoon ancho powder

Preheat air fryer to 390 F.

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medium garlic cloves, minced

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In shallow dish or pie pan, whisk flour, parsley, oregano, pepper and cayenne.

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medium red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips

In slow cooker, stir chicken, corn, broth, tomatoes, onion, sugar, ancho powder, garlic and salt. Cook, covered, on low, 6-8 hours, or on high, 3-4 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 F. On baking sheet, arrange tortilla strips in single layer. Bake 8-10 minutes, or until crisp. Transfer baking

dientes de ajo medianos, picados

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tortillas de maíz (6 pulgadas cada una), cortadas en tiras de 1/4 de pulgada de ancho

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tortilla de maíz (6 pulgadas), cortada en trozos

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cucharadas de cilantro fresco picado

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taza de aguacate finamente picado

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de pimiento rojo mediano, cortado en tiras del tamaño de una cerilla

En una olla de cocción lenta, revuelva el pollo, el maíz, el caldo, los tomates, la cebolla, el azúcar, el polvo de ancho, el ajo y la sal. Cocine con la olla tapada, a fuego lento, de 6 a 8 horas, o a fuego alto, de 3 a 4 horas.

• Eat more fish – Fish can be fatty or lean, but it’s still low in saturated fat. Choose oily fish like salmon or trout, which are high in omega-3 fatty acids.

• Use liquid oils in place of solid fats – For roasting, sauteing and more, use non-tropical liquid vegetable oils like canola, safflower, soybean or olive instead of butter, lard or shortening.

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In separate shallow dish or pie pan, whisk buttermilk and hot sauce.

In third shallow dish or pie pan, stir panko and Parmesan.

Place dishes and large plate in row. Dip chicken in flour mixture then buttermilk mixture then panko mixture, turning to coat at each step and gently shaking off excess. Using fingertips, gently press panko mixture so it adheres. Place chicken on plate. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

Lightly spray chicken with nonstick cooking spray.

Arrange chicken in single layer in air fryer basket, working in batches if needed. Cook 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center and coating is golden brown, turning once halfway through and lightly spraying with nonstick cooking spray.

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uando cocine, tenga en cuenta pequeños cambios que pueden tener un gran impacto en la salud del corazón.

El colesterol alto es uno de los principales factores de riesgo controlables de las enfermedades cardíacas y los accidentes cerebrovasculares; según la Asociación Estadounidense del Corazón, alrededor del 38 % de los adultos estadounidenses han sido diagnosticados con colesterol alto. Esto se puede controlar haciendo pruebas periódicas y realizando cambios en el estilo de vida, como llevar una dieta saludable para el corazón.

• Reduzca las grasas saturadas: seleccione cortes de carne magros u opte por las proteínas vegetales, limite las carnes procesadas, ase u hornee en lugar de freír las carnes en la sartén y retire la piel de las aves antes de cocinarlas.

• Coma más pescado: el pescado puede ser graso o magro, pero sigue siendo bajo en grasas saturadas. Elija pescados grasos como el salmón o la trucha, que son ricos en ácidos grasos omega-3.

• Utilice aceites líquidos en lugar de grasas sólidas: para asar, saltear y mucho más, utilice aceites vegetales líquidos no tropicales, como los aceites de canola, cártamo, soja u oliva, en lugar de mantequilla o manteca de cerdo.

• Menos grasas lácteas: en muchas recetas se puede utilizar leche baja en grasa, sin grasa o no láctea en lugar de leche entera o semidesnatada.

• Aumente la fibra y los cereales integrales: añada verduras con alto contenido en fibra a las comidas, sirva fruta en lugar de zumo y pruebe el arroz integral en lugar del blanco.

Estos sencillos consejos y las recetas más adecuadas para usted, como la sopa de tortilla con pollo y el pollo frito crujiente en freidora de aire, pueden ayudarle a comer sano sin sacrificar el sabor.

Encuentre consejos para controlar el colesterol y otros factores de riesgo en heart.org/cholesterol.

Precaliente el horno a 350 °F. En una bandeja para hornear, coloque las tiras de tortilla en una sola capa. Hornee de 8 a 10 minutos o hasta que estén crujientes. Coloque la bandeja para hornear en una rejilla a fin de que se enfríe. Deje reposar las tiras 15 minutos o hasta que se enfríen. Colóquelas en un recipiente hermético y reserve.

Cuando la sopa esté lista, vierta 1 taza en el procesador de alimentos o en la licuadora. Agregue los trozos de tortilla. Deje reposar la mezcla 1 minuto. Procese hasta que quede suave. Incorpore la mezcla a la sopa. Agregue el cilantro.

Sirva la sopa en tazones. Espolvoree con aguacate, pimiento y las tiras de tortilla reservadas.

Pollo frito crujiente en freidora de aire Receta cortesía de la Asociación Estadounidense del Corazón Porciones: 4

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taza de harina de todo uso

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cucharadas de perejil fresco picado

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cucharadita de orégano molido

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cucharadita de pimienta

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cucharadita de pimienta de cayena (opcional)

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taza de suero de leche bajo en grasa

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cucharada de salsa de pimienta picante (opcional)

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taza de pan rallado integral panko

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Sopa de tortilla con pollo Esta receta se reproduce con el permiso de “Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook, 2nd Edition”. Copyright 2018 de la Asociación Estadounidense del Corazón. Publicado por Harmony Books, una impresión de Penguin Random House, LLC. Porciones: 4

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tazas de maíz entero congelado o descongelado

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tazas de caldo de pollo sin grasa ni sal

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lata (14 1/2 onzas) de tomates picados sin sal, sin escurrir

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taza de cebolla finamente picada

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cucharadita de azúcar

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Precaliente la freidora de aire a 390 °F. En un plato llano o un molde para tartas, bata la harina, el perejil, el orégano, la pimienta y la cayena.

En otro plato llano o en un molde para tartas, bata el suero de leche y la salsa picante.

En un tercer plato llano o en un molde para tartas, revuelva el panko y el parmesano.

Coloque los platos y el plato grande en fila. Sumerja el pollo en la mezcla de harina, luego, en la mezcla de suero de leche y, después, en la mezcla de panko, dándole vueltas para cubrirlo en cada paso y sacudiendo suavemente el exceso. Con la yema de los dedos, presione suavemente la mezcla de panko para que se adhiera. Coloque el pollo en un plato. Cubra y refrigere 30 minutos.

Rocíe ligeramente el pollo con aceite en aerosol antiadherente. Coloque el pollo en una sola capa sobre la canasta de la freidora de aire, en tandas si es necesario.

Cocine de 10 a 15 minutos o hasta que el pollo ya no esté rosado en el centro y la superficie esté dorada. Dele la vuelta una vez a la mitad y rocíelo ligeramente con aceite en aerosol antiadherente.

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El informe de EPIC aboga por cambios en los mercados inmobiliarios y en el sistema de justicia, entre otras sugerencias.

ormer Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, who made a political name championing a guaranteed income program, is hoping to take his policy ideas statewide by launching a new nonprofit aimed at reducing poverty in the Golden State.

Tubbs, who relocated to Los Angeles after losing reelection in 2020 and now serves as an economic advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom, will lead End Poverty In California (EPIC), which he said will advocate for a broadening of California’s safety net, as well as making changes to statewide housing, criminal justice, workplace and wage policies that he argues contribute to inequities in the state.

EPIC will also promote a statewide guaranteed income program and publicly funded savings accounts, known as baby bonds, that children from low-income families can access once they’re adults. In an interview, Tubbs said the work of ending poverty remains California’s biggest challenge, with enormous wealth being created, but only reaching a tiny elite.

“It’s only going to get worse,” Tubbs said.

“I would argue that the government has a responsibility not to give everything to everybody, but to make sure the rules and the laws and regulations are just — so that the outcomes are just.”

“The government has a responsibility not to give everything to everybody, but to make sure the rules and the laws and regulations are just — so that the outcomes are just.”

-MICHAEL TUBBS, FORMER STOCKTON MAYOR A white paper from EPIC released today, developed with poverty researchers from Stanford University, paints a devastating portrait of California’s economic divide. The state is the nation’s wealthiest, but has the highest rate of poverty at 15.4%, as measured by the Census Bureau’s supplemental poverty measure, which accounts for housing and transportation costs, as well as government spending and other factors.

EPIC’s report advocates for changes to the housing markets as well as the justice system, among other suggestions.

Specifically, the report calls for the decriminalization of certain offenses often associated with people experiencing homelessness, such as public camping, overnight parking and loitering.

The paper also suggests decriminalizing certain offenses associated with people experiencing mental health challenges, such as disorderly conduct. The report calls for holding firm on changes to the state’s cash bail system. It advocates for the expansion of homebuyer assistance programs for lowincome families, as well as making zoning changes to allow for building more afford-

Específicamente, el informe pide la despenalización de ciertos delitos a menudo asociados con personas sin hogar, como acampar en lugares públicos, estacionar durante la noche y merodear.

Michael Tubbs, who now serves as an economic advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom, announces a new nonprofit called End Poverty In California (EPIC) to advocate for statewide policies to reduce the wealth gap.

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able housing units.

To reduce the wealth gap, the program advocates for more redistribution through a guaranteed income program that provides no-strings-attached cash relief and baby bonds that could give a financial boost to children from low-income families.

The program that Tubbs championed launched in February 2019 giving 125 Stockton residents $500 per month for two years.

An initial analysis of the program, the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration (SEED), found that it reduced swings in monthly income and helped boost employment among participants. It also reduced feelings of anxiety and depression.

The idea of guaranteed income has already made some headway in California, with Democratic lawmakers last year approving the first state-funded program, with a $35 million pool to support current or new pilot programs. The programs will be tested in several cities including Oakland and Los Angeles. Guaranteed income for low- and moderate-income households is distinct from universal basic income, which was popularized by former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang for providing money to every adult.

David B. Grusky, director of the Center on Poverty and Inequality at Stanford University, and the lead author of EPIC’s policy paper, said the report was intended to propose solutions that would reduce poverty and disparities in the state.

“Despite all the good intentions and all the policies, we still do have the highest poverty rate in the country,” Grusky said. “The rationale for this report was: What if we took seriously the idea that we want it to be a truly inclusive society, and actually eliminate poverty?”

Grusky hopes the ideas offer inspiration. He said, “I want to show that it’s not impossible.”

This article is part of the California Divide project, a collaboration among newsrooms examining income inequality and economic survival in California.

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l exalcalde de Stockton, Michael Tubbs, quien se hizo un nombre político defendiendo un programa de ingresos garantizados , espera llevar a cabo sus ideas políticas a todo el estado al lanzar una nueva organización sin fines de lucro destinada a reducir la pobreza en el Estado Dorado.

Tubbs, quien se mudó a Los Ángeles después de perder la reelección en 2020 y ahora se desempeña como asesor económico del gobernador Gavin Newsom, liderará el programa para Terminar con la pobreza en California (EPIC), que dijo que también abogará por una ampliación de la red de seguridad de California, cómo hacer cambios en las políticas estatales de vivienda, justicia penal, lugar de trabajo y salarios que, según él, contribuyen a las desigualdades en el estado.

EPIC también promoverá un programa estatal de ingresos garantizados y cuentas de ahorro financiadas con fondos públicos, conocidos como bonos para bebés, a las que los niños de familias de bajos ingresos pueden acceder una vez que sean adultos. En una entrevista, Tubbs dijo que el trabajo de terminar con la pobreza sigue siendo el mayor desafío de California, ya que se crea una enorme riqueza, pero solo llega a una pequeña élite.

“Solo va a empeorar”, dijo Tubbs. “Yo diría que el gobierno tiene la responsabilidad de no dar todo a todos, sino de asegurarse de que las reglas, las leyes y los reglamentos sean justos, para que los resultados sean justos”.

“El gobierno tiene la responsabilidad de no dar todo a todos, sino de asegurarse de que las reglas, las leyes y los reglamentos sean justos, para que los resultados sean justos”.

-MICHAEL TUBBS, EXALCALDE DE STOCKTON Un libro blanco de EPIC publicado el jueves, desarrollado con investigadores de la pobreza de la Universidad de Stanford, pinta un retrato devastador de la división económica de California. El estado es el más rico de la nación, pero tiene la tasa de pobreza más alta con una 15,4% , según la medida de pobreza suplementaria de la Oficina del Censo, que tiene en cuenta los costos de vivienda y transporte, así como el gasto público y otros factores.

El documento también sugiere despenalizar ciertos delitos asociados con personas que experimentan problemas de salud mental, como la conducta desordenada. El informe pide que se mantengan firmes en los cambios al sistema de fianzas en efectivo del estado.

Aboga por la expansión de los programas de asistencia para compradores de viviendas para familias de bajos ingresos, así como por hacer cambios en la zonificación para permitir la construcción de unidades de vivienda más asequibles.

Para reducir la brecha de riqueza, el programa aboga por una mayor redistribución a través de un programa de ingresos garantizados que proporciona ayuda en efectivo sin ataduras y bonos para bebés que podrían dar un impulso financiero a los niños de familias de bajos ingresos.

El programa que Tubbs defendió se lanzó en febrero de 2019 y les dio a 125 residentes de Stockton $500 por mes durante dos años. El análisis inicial del programa que realizó las Naciones Unidas, la Demostración de Empoderamiento Económico de Stockton (SEED), encontró que redujo las fluctuaciones en los ingresos mensuales y ayudó a impulsar el empleo entre los participantes. También redujo los sentimientos de ansiedad y depresión.

La idea de ingresos garantizados ya ha avanzado un poco en California, con los legisladores demócratas que aprobaron el año pasado el primer programa financiado por el estado, con un fondo común de $35 millones para apoyar los programas piloto actuales o nuevos. Los programas se probarán en varias ciudades, incluidas Oakland y Los Ángeles. El ingreso garantizado para hogares de ingresos bajos y moderados es distinto del ingreso básico universal, que fue popularizado por el excandidato presidencial demócrata Andrew Yang para proporcionar dinero a todos los adultos.

David B. Grusky, director del Centro sobre Pobreza y Desigualdad de la Universidad de Stanford y autor principal del documento de política de EPIC, dijo que el informe tenía por proponer soluciones que reducirían la pobreza y las disparidades en el estado.

“A pesar de todas las buenas intenciones y todas las políticas, todavía tenemos la tasa de pobreza más alta del país”, dijo Grusky. “La justificación de este informe fue: ¿Qué pasaría si tomáramos en serio la idea de que queremos que sea una sociedad verdaderamente inclusiva y, de hecho, eliminemos la pobreza?”.

Grusky espera que las ideas ofrezcan inspiración. Él dijo: “Quiero mostrar que no es imposible”.

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Cuando se le preguntó si al plan de la administración le faltaba algo, Rutherford dijo que pensaba que el plan era integral y que tal vez otros estados podrían consultarlo en busca de orientación.

rometiendo ser más inteligente después de las lecciones aprendidas en los últimos dos años, la administración de Newsom dio esta semana un vistazo de cómo serán los próximos meses, y potencialmente años, en California con la probabilidad de que COVID-19 se mantenga.

El secretario de Salud del gobernador Gavin Newsom, Dr. Mark Ghaly, dijo que el nuevo plan del estado marca un cambio en el manejo de la pandemia hacia la preparación, reconociendo que los funcionarios deberán ser flexibles para responder a cualquier nueva variante de preocupación.

El estado denominó a su nuevo plan “SMARTER”, un acrónimo en inglés de sus siete áreas de enfoque: inyecciones, máscaras, concientización, preparación, pruebas, educación y tratamientos Rx. “Está claro que el virus permanecerá con nosotros por algún tiempo, si no para siempre. Está menos claro con qué frecuencia y cuánto seguirá afectando nuestra salud y bienestar”, dice el plan del estado.

La estrategia incluye la planificación preventiva, como almacenar 75 millones de máscaras y traer 30 millones de pruebas de venta libre, así como la capacidad de aumentar la fuerza laboral de atención médica en al menos otros 3,000 empleados si hay otro aumento.

También incluye aprovechar la vigilancia actual de aguas residuales y la secuenciación del genoma para tener una mejor comprensión del virus en evolución, y buscar una asociación público-privada con un fabricante de pruebas COVID-19 que pueda asegurar una cadena de suministro para California.

“Está claro que el virus permanecerá con nosotros por algún tiempo, si no para siempre. Es menos claro… cuánto seguirá afectando nuestra salud y bienestar”.

-PLAN ’SMARTER’ DE CALIFORNIA El plan de la administración intencionalmente no establece umbrales que desencadenarían ciertas acciones, como su controvertido plan escalonado multicolor para cerrar y reabrir negocios en 2020.

California, y el mundo, se han visto afectados por cuatro aumentos repentinos desde el comienzo de la pandemia. La oleada de invierno de 2020-21 mató a la mayoría de las personas. Omicron en su apogeo registró casi tres veces más casos en California en comparación con el invierno pasado, aunque han muerto menos personas.

El secretario de Salud de Newsom desveló un plan de preparación llamado “SMARTER” (Más inteligente), que incluye el almacenamiento de mascarillas y pruebas de detección. Pero, ¿ha aprendido el estado las lecciones de su manejo errático de la pandemia? Photo Credit: Yoav Aziz / Unsplash

En cambio, la flexibilidad es importante ahora, dijo Ghaly. Por ejemplo, una variante mortal puede requerir que el estado se centre en la prevención de casos, mientras que una variante menos virulenta puede hacer que el estado se centre en las hospitalizaciones.

“Hoy se trata de equilibrio”, dijo Ghaly.

“Equilibrio entre un mensaje de esperanza y una adaptación exitosa pero también una vigilancia preparada”.

La estrategia se produce cuando se informaron más de 20,000 nuevos casos de COVID-19 por día en California, según el promedio de siete días del estado el miércoles. Hasta el momento se han reportado 8.2 millones de contagios y 82,382 personas fallecidas desde que comenzó la pandemia hace dos años.

La administración prometió ser más precisa y específica en sus esfuerzos para combatir el COVID: “Seremos más inteligentes que nunca, utilizando las lecciones de los últimos dos años para abordar las medidas de mitigación y adaptación a través de estrategias efectivas y oportunas”, dice la introducción del plan. “A lo largo de la pandemia, nos hemos apoyado en la ciencia y confiado en herramientas que crean protección”.

La estrategia surge a raíz de dos años que han provocado críticas generalizadas sobre el manejo de la pandemia por parte del estado: • Las pruebas de COVID-19 han sido lentas y plagadas de escasez y largos tiempos de espera, incluso ahora. Atrasos de

hasta 65,000 personas en los primeros meses de la pandemia provocaron alianzas con laboratorios de la UC y la construcción apresurada de un laboratorio de $25 millones. El contrato sin licitación de $ 1.7 mil millones del Laboratorio Sucursal de Valencia aún no se ha entregado en sus nobles promesas de pruebas de alta capacidad.

• La aceptación de los refuerzos ha sido lenta a pesar de que California los ha puesto ampliamente a disposición antes que los reguladores federales. Hasta ahora, el 74 % de los californianos elegibles han recibido dos dosis y el 55 % han recibido un refuerzo, según datos estatales.

• Los hospitales han luchado bajo el peso de la pandemia con escasez de personal y un alto número de casos. La Guardia Nacional se ha desplegado varias veces, particularmente en el Valle Central.

• Los trabajadores y la economía han sido severamente afectados con enfermedades generalizadlas por el Omicron que devastan muchos negocios.

El Dr. George Rutherford, epidemiólogo de UC San Francisco, dijo que el momento del plan del estado es prudente. “Hay dos epidemias en curso, está la epidemia biológica y está la epidemia del miedo y la angustia. Creo que es posible que hayamos superado ese segundo en un momento en que la epidemia biológica está cayendo”, dijo.

El plan envía un mensaje de que “no vamos a estar en la sala de guerra todo el

Ghaly dijo que los californianos deberían esperar aumentos estacionales, como cuando comienza la escuela o durante el invierno. Con eso podrían venir reglas de enmascaramiento y la necesidad de más pruebas.

Los expertos predicen que el COVID-19 eventualmente se volverá “endémico”.

Sin embargo, para llegar a esa fase, las infecciones tendrían que estabilizarse, lo que significa que no habría brotes ni aumentos desenfrenados.

Endémica “significa que está en un nivel constante; ese nivel constante puede ser bajo o alto, puede estar en algún punto intermedio, pero no sube ni baja”, dijo Rutherford.

Idealmente, esa tasa de casos sería mucho más baja que las tasas actuales, dicen los funcionarios de salud del condado.

“En este momento, nuestra tasa de casos está en el lado alto. Está bajando, lo cual es bueno de ver, pero todavía es bastante alto”, dijo el Dr. Rais Vohra, oficial de salud pública del condado de Fresno, en una rueda de prensa la semana pasada.

Fresno tiene una tasa de casos diarios promedio de 7 días de 67.7 casos nuevos por cada 100,000 personas. En todo el estado, son 42.3 casos por cada 100,000.

“Si la tasa de transmisión de casos se redujera a cinco de cada 100,000 personas, sería una muy buena señal”, dijo Vohra.

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The state plans to spend $1.7 billion over three years “to recruit, train, hire, and advance an ethnically and culturally inclusive health and human services workforce.”

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“We’re behind. We have work to do,” Ghaly said, referencing the need to vaccinate more black and brown Californians.

Newsom, at an afternoon press conference in Fontana, said with the SMARTER plan, the state is moving from a crisis mindset to one where residents learn to live with the virus.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s health secretary, Dr. Mark Ghaly, said the state’s new plan marks a shift in the handling of the pandemic toward preparedness, acknowledging that officials will have to be flexible to respond to any new variants of concern.

“We are taking a more sensible and, I would argue, more sustainable health care approach based on the lessons learned to prepare for the unknown,” Newsom said.

The state dubbed its new plan “SMARTER,” an acronym for its seven areas of focus: shots, masks, awareness, readiness, testing, education and Rx treatments.

“It is clear the virus will remain with us for some time, if not forever. It is less clear how often and how much it will continue to impact our health and well-being,” the state’s plan reads.

The strategy includes preventive planning like stockpiling 75 million masks and bringing in 30 million over-the-counter tests, as well as assisting hard-hit disadvantaged communities and schools, and increasing the health care workforce by at least another 3,000 staff if there’s another surge.

The goals: Capacity to perform at least half a million tests per day and administer 200,000 vaccines per day on top of what’s available at pharmacies or doctors’ offices, expand school-based vaccine sites by 25% and ensure that therapies are available and affordable.

Also included is building on current wastewater surveillance and genome sequencing to have a better understanding of the evolving virus, and pursuing a publicprivate partnership with a COVID-19 test manufacturer that can secure a supply chain for California.

“It is clear the virus will remain with us for some time, if not forever. It is less clear…how much it will continue to impact our health and well-being.”

-CALIFORNIA’S ‘SMARTER’ PLAN The administration’s pandemic plan intentionally does not set thresholds that would trigger certain actions, like its controversial multi-colored tiered plan for closing and reopening businesses in 2020.

Instead, flexibility is important now, Ghaly said. For example, a deadly variant may require that the state focus on preventing cases, while a less virulent variant may prompt the state to focus on hospitalizations.

“Today is about balance,” Ghaly said. “Balance between a message of hope and successful adaptation but also prepared vigilance.”

Eddie Daniels administers rapid COVID-19 tests at Greater St. Paul Church in downtown Oakland on Jan. 4, 2022.

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The new blueprint comes as more than 20,000 new COVID-19 cases a day were reported in California, according to the state’s seven-day average on Wednesday.

So far 8.2 million infections have been reported and 82,382 people have died since the pandemic began two years ago.

The administration promised to be more precise and targeted in its efforts to combat COVID: “We will be smarter than ever before, using the lessons of the last two years to approach mitigation and adaptation measures through effective and timely strategies,” the plan’s introduction says. “Throughout the pandemic, we have leaned on science and relied on tools that create protection.”

The strategy comes in the wake of two years that have prompted widespread criticism of the state’s handling of the pandemic: • COVID-19 testing has been slow and fraught with shortages and long wait times — even now. Backlogs up to 65,000 people in the early months of the pandemic prompted partnerships with UC labs and the rushed building of a $25-million lab.

The Valencia Branch Laboratory’s $1.7-billion no-bid contract has yet to deliver on its lofty promises of high-capacity testing.

• Booster uptake has been slow despite California making them widely available ahead of federal regulators. So far, 74% of eligible Californians have received two doses and 55% have received a booster, according to state data.

• Hospitals have struggled under the weight of the pandemic with staffing shortages and high case counts. The National Guard has been deployed multiple times, particularly in the Central Valley.

• Workers and the economy have taken a beating, with widespread omicron illnesses devastating many businesses.

Marking a shift, the state on Wednesday lifted a statewide requirement that vaccinated people wear masks in indoor public spaces, although it is still “strongly recommended.” Masks are still required for everyone in health care settings, prisons and schools. A new four-tier masking system will guide Californians when masks are required and when they’re only recommended.

Dr. Kim Rhoads, a UC San Francisco associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics, criticized the endemic strategy and the lifting of the mask mandate because returning to “normal” will disproportionately hurt people of color.

“Normal was benefitting certain people and hurting others. That’s how we ended up with these COVID disparities to begin with,” said Rhoads, a long-time community organizer who has helped bring COVID testing and vaccination to Black communities in the Bay Area.

“Normal was benefitting certain people and hurting others. That’s how we ended up with these COVID disparities to begin with.”

-DR. KIM RHOADS, UCSF But Dr. George Rutherford, an epidemiologist at UC San Francisco, said the timing of the state’s plan is prudent. “There are two epidemics going on, there is the biological epidemic and there’s the epidemic of fear and angst. I think we may have aged out of that second one at a time when the biological epidemic is falling,” he said.

The plan sends a message of “we’re not going to be in the war room all the time,” he said.

Asked if the administration’s plan lacked anything, Rutherford said he thought the plan was comprehensive, and perhaps other states could look at it for guidance.

Some people took to twitter quickly to mock the acronym and the plan. “It’s called the DUMBER plan and will use the exact same strategies that haven’t worked over the past two years,” tweeted one resident who opposes masks in schools.

California — and the world — has been hit by four surges since the pandemic’s start.

The winter 2020-21 surge killed the most people. Omicron at its peak recorded nearly three times as many cases in California compared to last winter, although fewer people have died.

Ghaly said Californians should expect seasonal upticks, like when school starts up or during the winter. With that could come masking rules and a need for more testing.

Experts predict that COVID-19 will eventually become “endemic.” To reach that phase, however, infections would have to stabilize, meaning no outbreaks or rampant upticks.

Endemic “means it’s at a constant level – that constant level may be low or it may be high, it may be somewhere in between, but it’s not going up and down,” Rutherford said.

Ideally, that case rate would be much lower than the current rates, county health officials say.

“Right now our case rate is on the high side. It is coming down, which is good to see, but it is still pretty high,” Fresno County’s public health officer Dr. Rais Vohra said in a press briefing last week. Fresno has a 7-day average daily case rate of 67.7 new cases per 100,000 people. Statewide, it’s 42.3 cases per 100,000.

“If the case transmission rate came down to say five in 100,000 people, that would be a really good sign,” Vohra said.

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demia de COVID-19. La clase media y, por extensión, los más pobres de la sociedad han experimentado enormes aumentos en el costo de la gasolina, la vivienda y la atención médica.

he highest consumer prices in a generation have made inflation the top public concern, replacing COVID. The middle class, and by extension, the poorest in society have experienced huge increases in the cost of gas, housing and medical care. During a briefing hosted by Ethnic Media Services, experts argued that policymakers should work on reducing the unemployment rates to close the racial disparities in income. They also predicted that despite the impact of COVID during the last two years in the economy, by the middle of 2022 inflation is going to start to decelerate.

Alissa Quart, Executive Director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project and author of Squeezed, Why Our Families Can't Afford America and soon to be released Bootstrapped, Liberating Ourselves from the American Dream: “Hundreds of people across the country experience being middle precariat. It is a cross between the proletariat and the precarious. It’s when the middle class (51% of the population) looks like the unstable working class in terms of contingency, job anxiety, economic doubt, inability to pay basic fees and rents.”

“Inflation rises against the backdrop of an already destabilized class…Three things are really pressing: cars, housing and medical care.”

“40% of US workers experienced worsening job quality since the start of COVID-19. 27,000 media jobs have been lost. we're trying to give all these independent reporters some sustenance and keep them writing and keep them contributing to the mainstream media.”

“At the root of a lot of the attitudes towards the struggling middle class is this bootstrapping myth that is a toxin… It has taken a mental toll particularly on the middle class because of the anxiety and secrecy around finances.”

Penny Wang, Deputy Editor, Special Projects-Money, Consumer Reports: “It's important to use this current spike in inflation as a touchstone in people's interest and financial plans… One reason that prices are going up now is that there's a lot of cash sloshing through the economy.”

“90% plus of Americans were seeing significantly higher prices in all areas, but gas was the one that paid attention to the most. But there's not a silver bullet for solving that. The main thing is just to budget for that…Another pain point was grocery shopping.”

“For families that are struggling financially, there are certain programs that might help you cut costs, one of them being on a project for people who are trying to pay for internet, and it's the American connectivity program (https://www.fcc.gov/acp).”

“The biggest concern in future inflation is housing costs. That's going to have to be something that policymakers and advocates really push on.”

Josh Bivens, Director of Research for the Economic Policy Institute: “There's no knob you can turn that only reduces inflation without having consequences for lots of other things we care about in the economy as well, like sustaining job growth, and how able people are to get wage increases.”

“The obvious thing that is common across countries is the shock of COVID. We have inflation, because COVID imposed extreme distortions on the economy, both on the demand side and the supply side.”

“By the middle of 2022 inflation is going to start to decelerate pretty significantly, just on its own. We have started to delink economic activity from COVID. Look at January when we had the biggest spike in Omicron in the United States, yet we created 470,000 jobs in that single month.”

“We came into the pandemic with crazy disparities by income group by race. None of them got better

Durante una conferencia de prensa organizada por Ethnic Media Services, un panel de expertos argumentó que los políticos deberían trabajar en reducir las tasas de desempleo para cerrar la brecha en los ingresos de las comunidades étnicas. También explicaron que a pesar del impacto de la COVID durante los últimos dos años en la economía, a mediados de 2022 la inflación comenzará a desacelerarse.

Alissa Quart, directora ejecutiva del Proyecto de Informes de Dificultades Económicas y autora de Squeezed, Why Our Families Can't Afford America y Bootstrapped, Liberating Ourselves from the American Dream, próximo a publicar:

Photo Credit: Devin Spell / Unsplash during the pandemic, and we haven't done anything in the long run to really push them back together.

(Low) unemployment is one of the few things that actually does help racial disparities a little bit, it pushes wages closer together. We should always be searching for it.”

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LA SABIDURÍA DE LOS AÑOS "Soy María Orellana. Soy una peruana-estadounidense de 67 años y vivo en el condado de San Mateo.

Sufro de asma y tuve COVID-19 antes de que existiera la vacuna. Me sentía muy asustada, aislada y triste.

Al vacunarme, sobre todo con mi 3ra dosis, recuperé la tranquilidad, me reencontré con mis seres queridos y volví a trabajar como voluntaria en una organización cultural donde bailo danza folclórica.

Me siento feliz".

Las vacunas contra COVID-19 han sido probadas y han demostrado ser seguras y eficaces para millones de personas. Se recomienda una dosis de refuerzo para ayudar a mantener la inmunidad y tener mayor protección contra COVID-19.

Las dosis de refuerzo son gratis y están disponibles sin importar tu estado migratorio o si tienes seguro médico.

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“Cientos de personas en todo el país experimentan el precariado medio. Es un cruce entre el proletariado y los precarios. Es cuando la clase media (51% de la población) se parece a la clase trabajadora inestable en términos de contingencia, ansiedad laboral, duda económica, imposibilidad de pagar cuotas básicas y rentas”.

“La inflación tiene como telón de fondo a una clase ya desestabilizada... Hay tres cosas que la presionan: los automóviles, la vivienda y la atención médica”.

“El 40 % de los trabajadores de EE. UU. experimentó un empeoramiento de la calidad del trabajo desde el comienzo de la COVID-19. Se han perdido 27.000 puestos de trabajo en los medios. Estamos tratando de darles algo de sustento a todos estos reporteros independientes y mantenerlos escribiendo y contribuyendo a los principales medios de comunicación”.

“En la raíz de muchas de las actitudes hacia la clase media en apuros se encuentra este mito de “empuje” que es muy tóxico… Ha tenido un impacto mental particularmente en la clase media debido a la ansiedad y el secretismo en torno a las finanzas”.

Penny Wang, editora adjunta de proyectos especiales de dinero en Consumer Reports “Es importante usar este pico actual en la inflación como un punto de partida para los planes financieros de la gente... Una de las razones por las que los precios están subiendo ahora es que hay mucho dinero circulando en la economía”.

“Más del 90% de los estadounidenses vieron precios significativamente más altos en todas las áreas, pero la gasolina fue la más preocupante. Pero no hay una fórmula para resolver esto. Lo principal es simplemente ahorrar para ello… Otro punto problemático fue la compra de comestibles”.

“Para las familias que tienen dificultades financieras, existen ciertos programas que pueden ayudar a reducir costos, uno de ellos es un proyecto para personas que intentan pagar Internet, y es el Programa de Conectividad Estadounidense (https://www.fcc.gov/ acp).”

“La mayor preocupación en la inflación futura son los costos de la vivienda. Eso tendrá que ser algo que los formuladores de políticas y los defensores realmente impulsen”.

Josh Bivens, Director de Investigación del Instituto de Política Económica “No hay un botón que se pueda presionar para simplemente reducir la inflación, sin que haya consecuencias para muchas otras cosas que también nos importan en la economía, como la base del crecimiento del empleo y la capacidad de las personas para obtener aumentos salariales”.

“Lo obvio que es común en todos los países es el impacto de COVID. Tenemos inflación, porque el COVID impuso distorsiones extremas en la economía, tanto del lado de la demanda como del lado de la oferta”.

“A mediados de 2022, la inflación comenzará a desacelerarse de manera bastante significativa, por sí sola. Hemos comenzado a desvincular la actividad económica del COVID. Solo en enero durante Omicron, el pico más grande en los Estados Unidos, creamos 470,000 empleos”.

“Llegamos a la pandemia con disparidades locas en los ingresos por grupos raciales. Ninguno de ellos mejoró durante la pandemia, y no hemos hecho nada a largo plazo para realmente volver a unirlos. El (bajo) desempleo es una de las pocas cosas que realmente ayuda un poco a las disparidades raciales, al emparejar los salarios. Siempre deberíamos estar buscándolo”.

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ix journalists have been killed in Mexico this year: José Luis Gamboa from Veracruz, on January 10; Margarito Martínez Esquivel, from Tijuana, on the 17th; Lourdes Maldonado, also from Tijuana, on the 23rd; Roberto Toledo from Zitácuaro, Michoacán, on the 31st; Ernesto Islas Flores from Tijuana, on February 6 and Héber López from Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, on February 10th.

La criminalización de las víctimas por los responsables de esclarecer los crímenes es ya común.

Investigaciones se dilatan artificialmente. Datos que se para revictimizar a los atacados.

Como si la vida de un periodista no valiera nada.

Los culpables son raramente identificados, arrestados, acusados o castigados.

In comparison, in all of 2021, there were nine murders. And 147 since the beginning of the year 2000.

The situation worsens.

And our Mexican colleagues are not only killed: since 2000, there have been more than 20 unsolved disappearances of journalists.

The beatings, the theft of work materials, the phone calls with threats, number in the thousands.

The criminalization of the victim by those who are responsible for clarifying the facts, due to inaction, ineptitude or indifference has become a common process. Investigations are artificially delayed. Data is often leaked to re-victimize targeted reporters.

As if the life of a journalist has absolutely no worth whatsoever.

Consequently, the guilty are rarely identified, arrested, charged or punished.

Exercising the journalistic profession in Mexico today is almost like placing a target on one's back, where assassins can aim and shoot. It's like working in a country at war.

Danger lies in wait for them both from the underworld and from circles of power uncomfortable with the truths that our colleagues uncover.

They don't want the truths journalists are seeking to come to light.

If they are drug traffickers, because their profits are in danger; if they are politicians, because freedom of expression is their enemy and the right of citizens to be informed, their greatest threat.

In Mexico, as in other Latin American countries, violence seems unstoppable: a hundred people die from violence every day.

Almost all crimes go unpunished. And every crime uninvestigated is an invitation to the next.

Last week at his morning press conference of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), the handful of journalists who attended the event in Tijuana refused to ask the president any more questions, in protest of these murders.

AMLO differentiated between ordinary journalists and street reporters and the "media elite" against whom he has an ongoing feud and insisted on denouncing.

But then a local colleague tearfully read the names of those killed. They all said "PRESENTE," after each name was read.

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Photo Credit: Markus Spiske / Unsplash And the result is self-censorship. Multiple local Mexican media are limited to reporting on entertainment and general neighborhood happenings.

In several states, they almost no longer report shootings, or corpses, not even on social media.

Zones of silence multiply.

When journalists and their editors, out of fear, stop informing the community, the situation becomes even more urgent.

To the Mexican journalists who are mobilizing, we express our deep solidarity with their situation. We fully support your demands to the executive powers for protection, clarification and justice.

If there is no change in priorities, our neighbor of Mexico will become a news desert, and crime and misrule will reign from the shadows. And there will be no one left to unmask them.

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eis periodistas han sido asesinados en México este año: José Luis Gamboa de Veracruz, el 10 de enero; Margarito Martínez Esquivel, de Tijuana, el 17; Lourdes Maldonado también de Tijuana, el 23; Roberto Toledo de Zitácuaro, Michoacán, el 31; Ernesto Islas Flores de Tijuana, el 6 de febrero y Héber López de Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, el 10 de febrero.

En comparación, en todo 2021, hubo nueve asesinatos. Y 147 desde comienzos del año 2000.

La situación empeora.

A nuestros colegas mexicanos no solamente los matan: Desde 2000, se acumularon más de 20 desapariciones de periodistas sin esclarecer. Los

Aviso público: Plan anual de MTW para el año fiscal FY2023 El 26 de febrero de 2008, el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) de los Estados Unidos firmó los acuerdos Moving to Work (MTW) por 10 años con la Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Clara y la Autoridad de Vivienda de la Ciudad de San José. El 14 de abril de 2016 se firmó una extensión de la demostración que termina en 2028. Ambas agencias operan juntas como la Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Clara (SCCHA). La demostración de MTW proporciona a SCCHA cierta flexibilidad para desarrollar políticas que están fuera de las limitaciones de ciertas leyes de vales del Artículo 8 y de vivienda pública para aumentar su capacidad para atender las necesidades de vivienda de los individuos y comunidades de bajos ingresos en el Condado de Santa Clara.

Todos los años la SCCHA crea un Plan MTW Anual para el siguiente año fiscal. El borrador del Plan MTW anual para 2023, que entre en vigor el 1 de julio de 2022 y dura hasta el 30 de junio de 2023, permitirá a la SCCHA avanzar más en sus programas y actividades, sujeto a la aprobación del HUD, que difieran del vale del artículo 8 y los programas de vivienda pública, pero que aborden necesidades de vivienda asequible en formas que sean consistentes con los objetivos y requisitos de la demostración de MTW. El borrador del Plan MTW anual para 2023 estará disponible para revisión desde el 21 de febrero hasta el 23.03.22 en https://www.scchousingauthority.org/about-sccha/moving-to-work

They also protested in Mexico's two houses of government.

SCCHA celebrará una audiencia pública sobre el Plan MTW propuesto a través de Zoom el viernes, 11 de marzo de 2022, desde 2:00 p.m. a 3:00 p.m. Debe registrarse para asistir a esta audiencia pública. Para la información de registro, por favor visite: https://www.scchousingauthority.org/ about-sccha/moving-to-work

"We work under the shadow of being killed and our crimes are never solved," they said.

El público puede enviar comentarios escritos hasta el 25 de marzo de 2022, por correo electrónico o por correo postal, como sigue:

Last month, journalists protested in at least 30 cities demanding a stop to the killings.

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"We want to stay alive," they said.

They carried signs that read: "Stop the murders of journalists, Justice now!", "Let's defend freedom of expression", "The job insecurity of journalists is also violence", "The truth cannot be killed,” “Hugs to drug traffickers, bullets to journalists,” with photos of colleagues whose lives were violently cut short.

Journalists and their allies react; they organize mobilizations and protests; they appeal to the executive power. But the attacks continue, because the system of impunity requires that injustice be followed by silence.

Correo postal US Mail: Attn: John Lo, Senior Housing Policy Analyst Santa Clara County Housing Authority 505 West Julian Street San José, CA 95110 De acuerdo con la Ley de rehabilitación de 1973, la Autoridad de Vivienda hará los esfuerzos razonables para adaptarse a las personas con discapacidades. Por favor llame al (408) 275-8770 al menos tres días antes de la audiencia pública si necesita adaptaciones especiales. Los usuarios de TDD/TTY deben llamar a 408-9933041. La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Santa Clara es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades de vivienda. Este lugar es accesible en silla de ruedas.

Ejercer la profesión periodística en México es hoy casi como dibujarse un blanco en la espalda, donde los asesinos puedan apuntar. Es como vivir en un país en guerra.

El peligro acecha tanto desde el hampa como desde círculos del poder incómodos con las verdades que destapan nuestros colegas.

No quieren que las verdades que buscan los periodistas salgan a la luz. Si son narcos, porque peligran sus ganancias; si son políticos, porque la libertad de expresión es su enemigo y el derecho de la ciudadanía a estar informada, su mayor amenaza.

En México, como en otros países latinoamericanos, la violencia parece imparable: un centenar de personas mueren cada día por violencia. Casi todos los crímenes quedan impunes.

Cada crimen que no se investiga es una invitación al próximo.

La semana pasada en la conferencia de prensa matutina del presidente López Obrador los periodistas se negaron a hacerle más preguntas, en protesta por estos asesinatos.

Una colega local leyó entre lágrimas los nombres de los asesinados. Todos dijeron “Presente”.

Es que ya no pueden más.

También protestaron en el Senado y la Cámara de Diputados.

“Trabajamos bajo la sombra de ser asesinados y nuestros crímenes no se aclaran”, dijeron.

El mes pasado, los periodistas en al menos 30 ciudades exigieron un alto a los asesinatos.

“Nos queremos con vida”, dijeron.

Los periodistas y sus aliados reaccionan; organizan movilizaciones y protestas, apelan al poder ejecutivo. Pero los ataques siguen. Siguen, porque el sistema de impunidad requiere que a la injusticia le siga el silencio.

Y el resultado es la autocensura. Múltiples medios locales mexicanos se limitan a informar sobre espectáculos y novedades del vecindario y casi no reportan balaceras, ni cadáveres, ni siquiera en las redes sociales.

Pululan las zonas de silencio.

Cuando los periodistas y sus editores, por temor, dejan de informar a la comunidad, la situación es urgente.

A los periodistas mexicanos que se están movilizando expresamos nuestra honda solidaridad con su situación. Apoyamos totalmente sus demandas al poder ejecutivo de protección, esclarecimiento y justicia.

Si no obra un cambio en sus prioridades el país vecino será un desierto informático, donde el crimen y el desgobierno reinarán desde las tinieblas.

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Según la Asociación Estadounidense de Cardiología, casi la mitad de los adultos estadounidenses padecen algún tipo de enfermedad cardiovascular. Sin embargo, al elegir alimentos sencillos y saludables y seguir los consejos de destacados médicos y dietistas de Stanford Medicine, tener un corazón más sano puede ser tan fácil como sentarse a disfrutar una deliciosa comida.

Para obtener más información sobre cómo mantener el corazón sano, consulte stanfordhealthcare.org/foodforheart

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ar buying is the fourth leading source of consumer fraud: the Federal Trade Commission last year received more than 100,000 complaints from consumers who had been duped by fraudulent sales people.

Minority communities and low-income people are especially vulnerable to being ripped off, said Daniel Dwyer, an attorney with the FTC’s Division of Financial Practices, at a Feb. 4 news briefing organized by Ethnic Media Services.

Elizabeth Goodell, supervising attorney with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, and Joe Jaramillo, an attorney with Housing and Economic Rights Advocates — HERA — also spoke at the briefing.

Dwyer noted one particularly egregious case settled by the FTC last year in which Carlo Fittanto, general manager of a Honda dealership in the Bronx borough of New York, told his sales people to charge higher financing markups and fees to African-American and Hispanic customers.

Fittanto told employees that these groups should be targeted due to their limited education, and not to attempt the same practices with non-Hispanic white consumers. According to the complaint, African-American and Hispanic customers paid more for financing than similarly situated non-Hispanic white consumers.

Bronx Honda sales people also changed the prices on paperwork without telling buyers; failed to honor advertised sales prices; and

• Confirm the out-the door price before you leave home, and that the advertised vehicle is actually in stock. Dealers will often advertise one price, and then say that vehicle is not available.

• Get pre-approved for a loan so that you don’t have to rely on a dealer’s financing, which often has much higher interest rates.

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double-charged taxes and fees to minority buyers, reported the FTC. Fittanto and Bronx Honda were ordered to pay $1.5 million to settle the case.

“Cars are key to how we live, learn and provide for our families. They are also one of the most expensive and complicated purchases many people will make,” said Dwyer.

He advised consumers to think of car buying as a research project, in which extensive homework must be done before setting foot in the show room. His tips for preparation include: • Know what kind of vehicle you want and how much you can afford. Dealers will always try to up-sell you.

• Read the paperwork before signing to ensure that the terms you agreed to are reflected.

Watch out for “yo-yo” financing.

• Many things the dealer says are required are actually optional.

• Price and interest rates are always negotiable.

The FTC has also released an advisory for those who are behind on their car payments because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Goodell of Minnesota Legal Aid, which provides free legal services for very low-income people, said the largest number of auto-related cases her organization takes on have to do with used cars. She has seen numerous instances in which a car stops working one to six months after purchase. The buyer stops making payments and the car is repossessed, but the dealer still tries to get the balance of payments from the buyer, even though the car is no longer in their possession, and — in some cases — already sold to another buyer.

“It is insanity to keep paying for a car that no longer works,” said Goodell, adding that the continued payments send consumers down a spiral of debt.

Cases often end up in small claims court. “Most cases end up with the dealer prevailing. Consumers rarely get to tell their side of the story,” she said, noting that representing oneself in court is tricky.

Goodell also advised against trusting a sales person just because of language affinity. She also spoke about the large number of cases in which dealers have targeted a specific minority community.

Jaramillo of HERA noted that California has a car buyers’ bill of rights. Some of the provisions state that all charges must be itemized in writing, and contracts must be translated into Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Korean, or Vietnamese.

The dealer must provide credit scores and inspector reports. The dealer must also inform the buyer in writing as to whether the car is being sold in an “as is” condition, or whether it has a warranty. A full warranty means all repairs are covered, but often only at the dealership itself.

Jaramillo advised buyers to look for the “Truth in Lending” box to determine all the terms negotiated for financing. Many states have a “cooling off” period during which a car can be returned without charges.

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que acordó. Tenga cuidado con la financiación "yo-yo".

a compra de automóviles es la cuarta fuente principal de fraude al consumidor: la Comisión Federal de Comercio recibió más de 100.000 quejas de consumidores el año pasado que habían sido engañados por vendedores fraudulentos. Las comunidades minoritarias y las personas de bajos ingresos son especialmente vulnerables a ser estafadas, dijo Daniel Dwyer, abogado de la División de Prácticas Financieras de la FTC, en una conferencia de prensa el 4 de febrero organizada por Ethnic Media Services. Elizabeth Goodell, abogada supervisora de Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, y Joe Jaramillo, abogado de Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (HERA), también hablaron en la conferencia.

Dwyer se refirió a un caso particularmente atroz resuelto por la FTC el año pasado en el que Carlo Fittanto, gerente general de un concesionario Honda en el distrito del Bronx de Nueva York, le dijo a su personal de ventas que cobrara márgenes y tarifas de financiamiento más altos a los clientes afroamericanos e hispanos.

Fittanto les dijo a los empleados que estos grupos deberían ser el objetivo debido a su educación limitada y que no intenten las mismas prácticas con los consumidores blancos no hispanos. Según la demanda, los clientes afroamericanos e hispanos pagaron más por la financiación que los consumidores blancos no hispanos en situaciones similares.

Los vendedores de Bronx Honda también cambiaron los precios en el tramite sin informar a los compradores; no cumplieron con los precios de venta anunciados; y les cobraron dos veces los impuestos y tarifas a los compradores minoritarios, informó la FTC. A Fittanto y Bronx Honda se les ordenó pagar $1.5 millones para resolver el caso.

“Los automóviles son fundamentales para la forma en que vivimos, aprendemos y mantenemos a nuestras familias. También son una de las compras más caras y complicadas que muchas personas harán”, dijo Dwyer.

Aconsejó a los consumidores que pensaran en la compra de automóviles como un proyecto de investigación, en el que se debe hacer una extensa tarea antes de poner un pie en la sala de exhibición. Sus consejos para la preparación incluyen: • Sepa qué tipo de vehículo quiere y cuánto puede pagar. Los distribuidores siempre intentarán venderle más. Para vehículos usados, obtenga un informe de https://vehiclehistory.bja.ojp.gov/ • Confirme el precio de salida antes de salir de la casa y que el vehículo anunciado esté realmente disponible. Los vendedores a menudo anuncian un precio y luego dicen que el vehículo no está disponible.

• Obtenga una aprobación previa para un préstamo para que no tenga que depender del financiamiento de un vendedor, que a menudo tiene tasas de interés mucho más altas.

• Lea la documentación antes de firmar para asegurarse de que se reflejen los términos

• Muchas cosas que el distribuidor dice que son obligatorias en realidad son opcionales.

• El precio y las tasas de interés siempre son negociables.

La FTC también ha publicado un aviso para aquellos que están atrasados en el Ir pagos de automóviles debido a la pandemia de COVID-19.

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Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas, Nuestra misión es proteger a las personas, las comunidades y el medio ambiente de California de las sustancias tóxicas, mejorar la vitalidad económica al restaurar la tierra contaminada y obligar a los fabricantes a fabricar productos de consumo más seguros.

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Goodell de Minnesota Legal Aid, que brinda servicios legales gratuitos para personas de muy bajos ingresos, dijo que la mayor cantidad de casos relacionados con automóviles que su organización acepta tienen que ver con coches usados. Ella ha visto varios casos en los que un coche deja de funcionar de uno a seis meses después de la compra. El comprador deja de hacer pagos y el coche es embargado, pero el vendedor aún intenta obtener la balanza de pagos del comprador, aunque el automóvil ya no está en su posesión y, en algunos casos, ya se vendió a otro comprador.

“Es una locura seguir pagando por un automóvil que ya no funciona”, dijo Goodell, y agregó que los pagos continuos llevan a los consumidores a una espiral de deudas.

Los casos a menudo terminan en la corte de reclamos menores. “La mayoría de los casos terminan con la victoria del vendedor.

Los consumidores rara vez pueden contar su versión de la historia”, dijo, y señaló que representarse a sí mismo en la corte es complicado.

Goodell también aconsejó no confiar en un vendedor solo por su afinidad con el idioma.

También habló sobre la gran cantidad de casos en los que los vendedores se han dirigido a una comunidad minoritaria específica.

Jaramillo de HERA señaló que California tiene una declaración de derechos de los compradores de automóviles. Algunas de las disposiciones establecen que todos los cargos deben detallarse por escrito y los contratos deben traducirse al español, chino, tagalo, coreano o vietnamita.

El vendedor debe proporcionar puntajes de crédito e informes de inspección. El vendedor también debe informar al comprador por escrito si el automóvil se vende en condiciones "tal como está" o si tiene garantía. Una garantía completa significa que todas las reparaciones están cubiertas, pero a menudo solo en la misma agencia.

Jaramillo aconsejó a los compradores que busquen la casilla “Verdad en los préstamos” para determinar todos los términos negociados para el financiamiento. Muchos estados tienen un período de "reflexión" durante el cual se puede devolver un automóvil sin cargos.

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Querido EarthTalk: A medida que millones y millones de baterías de automóviles eléctricos comienzan a llegar al final de su vida útil, ¿cómo podemos evitar un apocalipsis de desechos electrónicos? -- W. Alexander, San Francisco, CA

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en menos de una década, cada año se retirarán casi dos millones de toneladas de baterías de iones de litio de los vehículos eléctricos, y la infraestructura de reciclaje actual no está preparada para ellas. La mayoría de las baterías de iones de litio se tiran a los vertederos y solo el cinco por ciento se recicla en todo el mundo.

ecord-breaking electric car sales confirm that the future of electric transport is here.

Globally, 10 million lithium-ion batterypowered vehicles are now on the road. The International Energy Agency predicts that number will increase to 300 million by 2030, accounting for over 60 percent of new car sales. But a huge problem looms on the horizon: in less than a decade, nearly two million tons of lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles will be retired each year, and the current recycling infrastructure isn’t ready for them. Most lithium-ion batteries are tossed in landfills, with only five percent recycled worldwide.

Researchers at Newcastle University in the UK warn that this growing stream of spent batteries poses “an enormous threat” to the natural environment and human health. “Degradation of the battery content in some cases may lead to the emergence of chemicals structurally similar to chemical warfare agents.”

Given the risks, upping our capacity for recycling these batteries is imperative not only to avoid possibly catastrophic landfill disposal, but also to reduce the need for harmful mining. More than 70 percent of the world’s cobalt, the most expensive element in a lithium-ion battery, is produced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). One would assume this to be an economic miracle for miners in the DRC, however unrelenting poverty forces even the children to work in the mines instead of attending school.

In addition to pitiful wages, DRC miners face serious health threats and local environmental annihilation. Researchers at the University of Lubumbashi found that residents near the mines, especially children, had higher urinary levels of cobalt, cadmium and uranium. The urinary cobalt concentrations found in this population are the highest ever reported for a general population.

Fish in the DRC are also heavily contaminated with high levels of metals, while soil samples are so contaminated that the mining regions of the DRC are considered among the 10 most polluted areas in the world.

Lithium mining has also spurred a backlash across the globe, including in Serbia, Tibet and Chile. And in the U.S., residents near Thacker Pass in Nevada formed a grassroots group to sound off on multiple concerns should a proposed lithium mine begin production there. Concerns include a possible dramatic decrease in air quality due to the tens of thousands of gallons of diesel fuel that will be burned daily at the proposed mine, releasing the same carbon dioxide emissions as a small city. The mine would also extract more than a billion gallons of water annually from an already over-allocated aquifer in the Quinn River Valley, possibly leaching dangerous substances into groundwater in the process. Further distressing are the adverse impacts to the area’s unique sagebrush steppe terrain, a habitat for over 350 species, including greater sage-grouse, golden eagles, pronghorn antelope, burrowing owls, pygmy rabbits and more.

Investigadores de la Universidad de Newcastle en el Reino Unido advierten que este flujo creciente de baterías gastadas representa "una enorme amenaza" para el medio ambiente natural y la salud humana. “La degradación del contenido de la batería en algunos casos puede dar lugar a la aparición de productos químicos estructuralmente similares a los agentes de guerra química”.

Activists are concerned that local workers, including many children, eat a steady diet of contaminated fish from a lake at the site of a big cobalt mine at Katanga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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as ventas récord de autos eléctricos confirman que el futuro del transporte eléctrico ya está aquí. A nivel mundial, 10 millones de vehículos que funcionan con baterías de iones de litio están en la calle ahora. La Agencia Internacional de Energía predice que ese número aumentará a 300 millones para 2030, lo que representa más del 60 por ciento de las ventas de automóviles nuevos.

Pero un gran problema se asoma en el horizonte:

Dados los riesgos, es imperativo aumentar nuestra capacidad para reciclar estas baterías, no solo para evitar una disposición en vertederos posiblemente catastrófica, sino también para reducir la necesidad de minería dañina. Más del 70 por ciento del cobalto del mundo, el elemento más caro en una batería de iones de litio, se produce en la República Democrática del Congo (RDC). Uno supondría que esto es un milagro económico para los mineros en la RDC, sin embargo, la pobreza implacable obliga incluso a los niños a trabajar en las minas en lugar de asistir a la escuela.

Además de salarios miserables, los mineros de la RDC enfrentan graves amenazas para la salud y la aniquilación ambiental local. Investigadores de la Universidad de Lubumbashi encontraron que los residentes cerca de las minas, especialmente los niños, tenían niveles urinarios más altos de cobalto, cadmio y uranio. Las concentraciones de cobalto en orina encontradas en esta población son las más altas jamás reportadas para una población general.

Los peces en la RDC también están muy contaminados con altos niveles de metales, mientras que las muestras de suelo están tan contaminadas que las regiones mineras de la RDC se consideran entre las 10 áreas más contaminadas del mundo.

La minería de litio también ha provocado una reacción violenta en todo el mundo, incluso en Serbia, el Tíbet y Chile. Y en los EE. UU., los residentes cerca de Thacker Pass en Nevada formaron un grupo de base para dar a conocer múltiples preocupaciones en caso de que una mina de litio propuesta comience la producción ahí. Las preocupaciones incluyen una posible disminución dramática en la calidad del aire debido a las decenas de miles de galones de combustible diesel que se quemarán diariamente en la mina propuesta, liberando las mismas emisiones de dióxido de carbono que una ciudad pequeña. La mina también extraería más de mil millones de galones de agua anualmente de un acuífero ya sobreasignado en el valle del río Quinn, posiblemente filtrando sustancias peligrosas a las aguas subterráneas en el proceso. Más angustiantes son los impactos adversos en el terreno de estepa de artemisa único del área, un hábitat para más de 350 especies, incluidos el urogallo de las artemisas, el águila real, el antílope berrendo, los búhos de madriguera, los conejos pigmeos y más.

Incrementar drásticamente la capacidad de reciclaje de las baterías de iones de litio y crear nuevas formas de almacenar electricidad de manera segura son cruciales para evitar los peores impactos de nuestra nueva confianza en esta tecnología.

Dramatically increasing recycling capacity for lithium-ion batteries and creating new ways to store electricity safely are crucial to staving off the worst impacts of our newfound reliance on this technology.

CONTACTOS: Environmental impacts, pollution sources and pathways of spent lithium-ion batteries, pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2021/ xx/d1ee00691f; Protect Thacker Pass, protectthackerpass.org; High human exposure to cobalt and other metals in Katanga, a mining area of the Democratic Republic of Congo, pubmed.ncbi.nlm. nih.gov/19486963/; Human exposure to metals due to consumption of fish from an artificial lake basin close to an active mining area in Katanga, pubmed. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26953137/.

CONTACTS: Environmental impacts, pollution sources and pathways of spent lithium-ion batteries, pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2021/ xx/d1ee00691f; Protect Thacker Pass, protectthackerpass.org; High human exposure to co-

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AVISO DE AUDIENCIAS PÚBLICAS AUTORIDAD DE ESPACIOS ABIERTOS DE SANTA CLARA VALLEY POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la Junta Directiva de la Autoridad de Espacios Abiertos de Santa Clara Valley llevará a cabo dos audiencias públicas para recibir aportes y testimonios públicos sobre la reorganización propuesta de los distritos electorales para la elección de la Junta (divisiones de directores). La Junta considerará los planes basados en el Censo de 2020, presentados por el consultor demográfico de la Autoridad, así como cualquier plan adicional que el público pueda presentar.

La audiencia pública se llevará a cabo el 10 de marzo de 2022, y se llevará a cabo como parte de las reuniones regulares de la Junta Directiva, que comienzan a las 6:30 p.m. La audiencia pública se llevará a cabo por teleconferencia de conformidad con el Proyecto de Ley 361 de la Asamblea. Por favor sírvanse consultar los programas en el sitio web de la Autoridad, https://www.openspaceauthority.org/public-information/public-meetings.html, para obtener información sobre cómo participar.

También se puede encontrar información adicional sobre el proceso de redistritación en el sitio web de la Autoridad en Redistricting (openspaceauthority.org).

La Junta anticipa tomar medidas al cierre de la audiencia pública el 10 de marzo para seleccionar un plan de división de director preferido para su adopción final por la Junta.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682425 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BRIARWOOD HOME, 38 N Almaden Blvd Unit 2207, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CARING HEARTS HOMES INC., 38 N Almaden Blvd Unit 2207, San Jose, CA 95110. 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/ Alvin Teodoro CARING HEARTS HOMES INC CEO/President Article/Reg#: C4709729 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/11/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 682425 February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682618 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EMCO SOLAR AND ENERGY, 2470 Berryessa Rd Suite E, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): EMCO ENGINEERING

INC, 2470 Berryessa Rd Suite E, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/10/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ HOANG TRAN EMCO ENGINEERING INC PRESIDENT Article/Reg#: C4831314 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/18/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 682618 February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682632 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ELISA CLEANING SERVICES, 165 Blossom Hill Road Space 419 Lily Ann, 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): Elisa Chavez Barajas, 165 Blossom Hill Road Space 419 Lily Ann Way, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/03/2022.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be

false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Elisa Barajas This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/22/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 682632 February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682412 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DAISY’S CREATIONS, 3305 Mount Wilson Drive, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alejandra Daisy Baez, 3305 Mount Wilson Drive, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/02/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Alejandra Baez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/10/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 682412 February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682547 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EMMANUEL

GALVAN TRUCKING, GALVAN E TRUCKING, E GALVAN TRUCKING, 13236 Depot St, San Martin, CA 95046, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Emmanuel Galvan, 13236 Depot St, San Martin, CA 95046. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/24/2022.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Emmanuel Galvan This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/17/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 682547 February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV394533 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elodia Magana Contreras.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Elodia Magana Contreras has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elodia Magana Contreras to MarElly Magana Contreras 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition

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Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/24/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 23, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV394522 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: DIEM KIEU DO/DUONG TRUNG DUONG. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) DIEM KIEU DO/DUONG TRUNG DUONG have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Isaac Mai to Isaac Minh Duong 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date:

05/17/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 23, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV394475 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Albert Roy Correa aka Albert Roy Borbon. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Albert Roy Correa aka Albert Roy Borbon has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/17/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 18, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court

FEB 25 - MAR 03, 2022 February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV390164 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anayeli Fernandez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/05/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 15, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV390402 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hiep Phuoc Ca. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Hiep Phuoc Ca has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hiep Phuoc Ca to Helen Phuoc Ca. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes

described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/12/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 23, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 Amended Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Fusako Toyoji Amended Case No. 21PR190722 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Fusako Toyoji. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jeannie K. Tainaka and Karen A. Kunisaki in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Jeannie K. Tainaka and Karen A. Kunisaki be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 24, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file

FEB 25 - MAR 03, 2022 written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8.

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Jennifer E. Ramirez 2021 The Alameda, Suite 225 San Jose, CA 95126 (408)713-5444 Rune Date: February 25, March 4, 11, 2022 NOTICE OF DEATH OF Nancy J. Meyers To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Nancy J. Meyers, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on December 30, 2021, in the City of San Jose, 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 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 682398 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DI VVANG, 2455 Alvin Ave, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Nguyen, Trang Thi Ngo, 2122 Flintmore Ct, San Jose, CA 95148.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/10/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Trang Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/10/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 682398 February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682517 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 5 Star Maintenance and Cleaning Services, 342 S 18 St, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a General Partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Reginaldo Gomez, 342 S 18 St, San Jose, CA 95116.

Pablo Martinez, 342 S 18 St, San Jose, CA 95116.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/16/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Reginald Gomez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/16/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 682517 February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682039 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fresh and Shine Cleaning, 3235 Santa Paula Way, Union City, CA 94587, Alameda. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Elida

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Rodriguez, 3235 Santa Paula Way, Union City, CA 94587. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/26/2022.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts form previous filing] of previous file #: FBN651221. “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/ Elida Rodriguez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/26/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 682039 February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682534 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JOYERIA GUERRERO, 1690 Story Road, 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): Rocio Guerrero, 815 Leyte Ct, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/05/2015. 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/ Rocio Guerrero This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/16/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 682534 February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682531 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Zeus Tax Service, 1530 Southwest Expressway Unit 149, 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): Seyed Ali Mohammad Soltan Olamaee, 1530 Southwest Exspressway Unit 149, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/16/2022.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all informa-

tion 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/ Seyed Ali Mohammad Solta Olamaee Zeus Tax Service Owner This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/16/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 682531 February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682512 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CRAIG’S CARS, 1498 Gladding Court, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CRAIG’S CARS, 1498 Gladding Court, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/16/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Craig Tanner CRAIG’S CARS Member/Manager Article/Reg#: 202203811141 Above entity was formed in the state of Montana This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/16/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 682512 February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682532 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GUERRERO’S JEWELRY, 1745 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): Christopher Manuel Guerrero, 1757 Seaview Dr, San Jose, CA 95122. 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/ Christopher Manuel Guerrero This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/16/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 682532 February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681800 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GRAVITAS CHARITIES, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GRAVITAS CHARITIES INC, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Ste 110, San Jose, CA 95119. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/11/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Rudy Cadet GRAVITAS CHARITIES INC President Article/Reg#: C4830904 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/19/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 681800 February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682448 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PROFESSIONAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE, 5706 Cahalan Ave Suite 53330, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Flavia I Hernandez, 5706 Cahalan Ave Suite 53330, San Jose, CA 95123. Rodolfo Salinas, 5706 Cahalan Ave Suite 53330, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/08/2017. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN627297. “I declare that all information in this

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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/ Rodolfo Salinas This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/11/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 682448 February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV394005 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hoang Chau Lam. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Hoang Chau Lam has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hoang Chau Lam to Ryan Lam 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/03/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 04, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 SECOND AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV386900 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rosario Ginny Brito-Herrera.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Rosario Ginny BritoHerrera has filed a petition for Change of Name

with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Rosario Ginny BritoHerrera to Rosie Ginny Brito-Herrera 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/15/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 14, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV394216 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jose Anthony Solorio.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jose Anthony Solorio has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jose Anthony Solorio to Joseph Anthony Solorio 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/10/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located

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

Feb 04, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV394354 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Poong Rae Kim. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Poong Rae Kim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Poong Rae Kim to David R. Kim 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/17/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 15, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV394353 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joane Jung Choe-Lee. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Joane Jung Choe-Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with

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the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joane Jung Choe-Lee to Hwa Jung Choe 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/17/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 15, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV394012 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hyejin Rossiter.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/03/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy

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

Feb 04, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV389914 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mahboobeh Farahani.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mahboobeh Farahani has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/08/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov 03, 2021 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 2022

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV394210 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cindy Rivera. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Cindy Rivera has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com as follows: a. Armando Ezekiel Serna to Armando Rey Pimentel 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/10/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 09, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV394256 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Juan Andrade. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Juan Andrade has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Juan Andrade to John Josiah Andrade 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/17/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published

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

Feb 10, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV394260 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Suzanne Liu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Suzanne Liu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Suzanne Liu to Hang Pham 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/17/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 10, 2022 Jacqueline Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2022 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Anthony Paul Smith Case No. 21PR191489 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Anthony Paul Smith. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Theresa P. Nguyen in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Theresa P. Nguyen be appointed as personal

representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 24, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8.

If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Deborah Azar 2005 De La Cruz Blvd., Suite 145 Santa Clara, CA 95050 (855)332-2927

Run Dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 2022 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Bessie Matsumoto Case No. 21PR191387 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Bessie Matsumoto. 2.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jeannie K. Tainaka and Karen A. Kunisaki in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Jeannie K. Tainaka and Karen A. Kunisaki be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 21, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8.

If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

FEB 25 - MAR 03, 2022 You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Jennifer E. Ramirez 2021 The Alameda, Suite 225 San Jose, CA 95126 (408)713-5444 Run Dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 2022 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Daniel Hernandez Novoa Case No. 21PR191324 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Daniel Hernandez Novoa. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed

by Sabrina Marina Novoa in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Sabrina Marina Novoa be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 23, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appear-

ance may be in person or by your attorney. 8.

If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Jennifer E. Ramirez 2021 The Alameda, Suite 225 San Jose, CA 95126 (408)713-5444 Run Dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 2022 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Nunilon N. Manguino Case No. 22PR191786 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Nunilon N. Manguino, Nunilon Manguino. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Connors L. Manguino in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Connors L. Manguino be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they

FEB 25 - MAR 03, 2022 have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 24, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8.

If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court.

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: ROBERT P. BERGMAN 3535 Ross Avenue, Ste. 308 San Jose, CA 95124 (408)247-0444 Run Dates: February 18, 25, March 4, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682249 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARPOOL INSURANCE SALES, 2259 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gabriela Martin Camacho, 325 Giovanni Ct, San Jose, CA 95133.

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

above on 12/21/2017. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN662006. “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/ Gabriela Martin Camacho This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/02/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 682249 February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682344 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Herick Torres Hair Designer, 1275 Lincoln Ave Unit 106, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose H Torres, 440 S 11th St Apt 8, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/08/2022.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose H Torres This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/08/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 682344 February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681821 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOS ROADSIDE & AUTO REPAIR, 3519 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Arturo Ramirez, 450 Hannah Street, San Jose, CA 95126. Evelyn Ramirez, 450 Hannah Street, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/19/2022.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Arturo Ramirez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/20/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 681821 February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV393724 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Igor Salari. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Igor Salari has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Igor Salari to Igor Shalar 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/26/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan 24, 2022 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV393949 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Abdulazeez Omar Alimsafir.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Abdulazeez Omar Alimsafir has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abdulazeez Omar Alimsafir to Luna

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/03/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 03, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV393923 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NHU PHUONG THANH LE. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) NHU PHUONG THANH LE has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. NHU PHUONG THANH LE to JOYCE NHU LE 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/03/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for

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

Feb 02, 2022 Jacqueline M Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV394081 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Huanyan Liu and Xianlei Ge. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Huanyan Liu and Xianlei Ge has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nathaniel Lujia Ge to Luke Lujia Ge 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/10/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 07, 2022 Jacqueline M Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV394092 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Angela Chih-Shin Tsao.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Angela Chih-Shin Tsao has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angela Chih-Shin Tsao to Angela

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/12/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 07, 2022 Jacqueline M Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV393722 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hai-Dang Vu Nguyen. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Hai-Dang Vu Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/26/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for

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Jan 28, 2022 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV393953 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: FNU RAM PAL. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) FNU RAM PAL has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. FNU RAM PAL to RAM PAL KATARIA 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/03/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 03, 2022 Jacqueline M Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV389586 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Brandynn Williams and Nina Williams Von Haken.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Brandynn Williams and Nina Williams Von Haken has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names

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as follows: a. Madison Keya Von Haken to Madison Keya Williams b. Alexandria Anette Williams Von Haken to Alexandria Anette Williams 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/22/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 08, 2022 Jacqueline M Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022 2nd AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV386671 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sidelia Palacios. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sidelia Palacios has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Antonia Sidelia Troncoso to Antonia Sidelia Palacios b. Aubreyana Angel Troncoso to Aubreyana Angel Palacios 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE

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OF HEARING: Date: 03/15/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Feb 08, 2022 Jacqueline M Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV386368 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mana G Overstreet Velazquez.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Maria Guadalupe Overstreet Velazquez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Guadalupe Overstreet Velazquez to Marvela Overstreet 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/08/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan 31, 2022 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV393834 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of

the application of: Mohammad Asef Yusufi.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mohammad Asef Yusufi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mohammad Asef Yusufi to Asef Niazi 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/26/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan 31, 2022 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2022 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of THERESA A. QUARNSTROM Case No. 22PR191752 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of THERESA A. QUARNSTROM. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by MARK R. DUSI in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that MARK R. DUSI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important

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EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 14, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8.

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Joseph D. Dermer Dermer Law Firm 15720 Winchester Blvd., Suite 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408)395-5111 Rune Date: February 11, 18, 25, 2022 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Judith Ann Boes Case No. 22PR191730 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Judith Ann Boes, Judith A. Boes, Judith Boes. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed

by Bryen Boes in the Superior Court of California,

County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Bryen Boes be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 25, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept.

13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8.

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Ave Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 (408)866-8382 Rune Date: February 11, 18, 25, 2022

SUMMONS (Family Law) (FL-110) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): TINA MARIA PEREZ AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre):

You have been sued.

Read the information below.

Lo han demandado.

Lea ia información en la pagina siguiente.

Petitioner’s name is: SAUL ECHEVERRIAMONDRAGON Nombre del demandante: Case Number (Número de caso): 21FL003598 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children.

You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately.

You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web Site (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte NO basta para protegerlo.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, pónganse en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en el sitio Web

de los Servicios Legales de California (www. lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

ORDERS

1-800-300-1506.

Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from

WARNING – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

NOTICE; The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

1. Removing the minor child or children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court;

AVISO; Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras ordenes.

Cualquier agencia del orden publico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ordenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and cost that the court waived for you and the other party.

Exención De Cuotas: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas.

La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

1. The name and address of the court is (el nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Family Justice Center Courthouse Street Address: 201 N. First Street.

San Jose, CA 95113 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): SAUL ECHEVERRIAMONDRAGON 4756 Bordwell Drive San Jose, CA 95113 Telephone: (408)5691263 x00 Date (Fecha): 10/12/2021 12:00AM Clerk, by (Secretario, por) D. Otwell, Deputy (Asistente): STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING

2. Cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children: 3. Transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. Creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court.

Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or you own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

NOTICE - ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www. coveredca.com Or call Covered California at

California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property.

If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divide, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e. joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption.

You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

ORDENES DE RESTRICCION NORMALES DE DERECHO FAMILIAR En forma inmediata, usted y su cónyuge o pareja de hecho tienen prohibido: 1. Llevarse del estado de California a los hijos menores de las partes, o solicitar un pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto para los hijos menores, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de la otra parte o sin una orden de la corte; 2. Cobrar, pedir prestado, cancelar, transferir, deshacerse o cambiar el nombre de los beneficiarios de cualquier seguro u otro tipo de cobertura, como de vida, salud, vehículo y discapacidad, que tenga como beneficiario(s) a las partes y su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); 3. Transferir, gravar, hipotecar, ocultar o deshacerse de cualquier manera de cualquier propiedad, inmueble o personal, ya sea comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o separada, sin el consentimiento escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte, excepto en el curso habitual de actividades personal o para satisfacer las necesidades de la vida; y 4. Crear o modificar una transferencia no testamentaria de manera que afecte la asignación de una propiedad sujeta a transferencia, sin el consentimiento por escrito de la otra parte

FEB 25 - MAR 03, 2022 o una orden de la corte.

Antes de que se pueda eliminar la revocación de una transferencia no testamentaria, se debe presentar ante la corte un aviso del cambio y hacer una entrega legal de dicho aviso a la otra parte.

Cada parte tiene que notificar a la otra sobre cualquier gasto extraordinario propuesto, por lo menos cinco días laborales antes de realizarlo, y rendir cuenta a la corte de todos los gastos extraordinarios realizados después de que estas órdenes de restricción hayan entrado en vigencia. No obstante, puede usar propiedad comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o suya separada para pagar a un abogado o para ayudarle a pagar los costos de la corte.

AVISO-ACCESO A SEGURO DE SALUD MÁS ECONÓMICO: ¿Necesita seguro de salud a un costo asequible, ya sea para usted o alguien en su hogar? Si es as¡, puede presentar una solicitud con Covered California. Covered California lo puede ayudar a reducir el costo que paga por seguro de salud asequible y de alta calidad. Para obtener mas información, visite www.coveredca.com. O llame a Covered California al 1-800-300-0213.

ADVERTENCIA – INFORMACION IMPORTANTE De acuerdo a la ley de California, las propiedades adquiridas por las partes durante su matrimonio o pareja de hecho en forma conjunta se consideran propiedad comunitaria para los fines de la división de bienes que ocurre cuando se produce una disolución o separación legal del matrimonio o pareja de hecho. Si cualquiera de las partes de este caso llega a fallecer antes de que se divida la propiedad comunitaria de tenencia conjunta, el destino de la misma quedará determinado por las cláusulas de la escritura correspondiente que describen su tenencia (por ej. tenencia conjunta, tenencia en común o propiedad comunitaria) y no por la presunción de propiedad comunitaria.

Si quiere que la presunción comunitaria que registrada en la escritura de la propiedad, debería consultar con un abogado.

Run Dates: 2/11, 2/18, 2/25 and 3/4/22 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Edwin Arthur Goodgold Case No. 21PR191515

1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Edwin Arthur Goodgold, Edwin Goodgold. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed

by Stuart R. Goodgold in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Stuart R. Goodgold be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 28, 2022, at 9:01am, Dept. 5, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Re-

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com quest for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: ROBERT P. BERGMAN 3535 Ross Avenue, Ste. 308 San Jose, CA 95124 (408)247-0444 Run Date: February 4, 11 and 18, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681527 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PIVOTAL MANAGEMENT, 18600 Castle Lake Drive, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Valerie Jo Weld, 18600 Castle Lake Drive, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/01/2012. This filing is a refiling (change(s) in facts from previous filing: Previous File #625168. “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/ Valerie Jo Weld This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/05/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 681527 February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681893 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sandy Kay Homes, 16780 Lark Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ann A. Kownacki, 21 Oak Hill Way, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed on 11/1/2016/24/2022.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN 623089/679296. “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/ Ann A, Kownacki This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/24/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez,

Deputy File No. FBN 681893 February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682224 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAN JOSE TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL, , 915 Berryessa Road, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): E&A Enterprise Inc., 5112 Passito Court, Salida, CA 95368. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/22/2018.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN640288. “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/ AETZALY GONZALEZ Director Article/Reg#: C4811731 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 02/02/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 682224 February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682117 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Carpet Cleaning Heroes, 1592 Wright Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SILVA DURAN, 1592 Wright Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/28/2022.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN669793. “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/ Daniel Silva Duran SILVA DURAN President Article/Reg#: C4835519 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/28/2022.

Regina Alcomendras,

County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 682117 February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 681850 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Day One Barbershop, 700 S. Winchester Blvd #30, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a General Partnerhip. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Norman Clavio, 4116 Venus Place, Union City, CA 94587. Orly Locquiao, 43 Palmwell Way, San Jose, CA 95138. 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/ Norman Clavio This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/21/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 681850 February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 682113 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LIANG’S VILLAGE, LIANG’S VILLAGE CUPERTINO, 20530 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JAJE FOODS, INC, 802 E Mission Rd, San Gabriel, CA 91776. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/01/2019.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN655246. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jessica Liang JAJE FOODS, INC Manager Article/Reg#: C4260779 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 01/28/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy,

Deputy File No. FBN 682113 February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV393829 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jordan Saylon Pamintuan.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jordan Saylon Parmintuan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jordan Saylon Pamintuan to Jordan Mariano Saylon 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/12/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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

Jan 31, 2022 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV393723 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yifei Ma, Chiyao Yang.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Yifei Ma, Chiyao Yang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ricky Haorui Yang to Ricky Haoting Yang 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/26/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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

Jan 27, 2022 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV393875 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gay Louise Graves. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Gay Louise Graves has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gay Louise Graves to Gaye Louise Graves 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/03/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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

Feb 01, 2022 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior

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Court February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV393919 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fay Perry.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Fay Perry has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Julian Keith Serrato-Perry to Julian Keith Perry. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/03/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3.

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

Feb 01, 2022 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022

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HORÓSCOPO DE MARZ0 Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

ARIES Es bastante factible que en los últimos meses hayas enfrentado gastos imprevistos y que tu situación financiera haya padecido altibajos.

Es augurio que durante esta primavera lograrás recuperarte y más adelante, estarás mejor que nunca en muchos aspectos de tu vida.

Números de la suerte: 4-10-21-2343-45 TAURO Libérate de viejos pesares y desencantos, el planeta Júpiter te brindará nuevos caminos y nuevas ilusiones por las cuales luchar y sentirte dichoso. Tendrás que resolver asuntos referentes a trámites y documentos.

Podrás resolverlo todo de la mejor manera.

Números de la suerte: 5-9-15-2556-61 GÉMINIS La vida te tiene reservado un cúmulo de sorpresas, especialmente en el campo financiero, es pronóstico que tu economía mejorará notablemente a partir de las últimas semanas de este mes de marzo. Negocios, sueños y proyectos estarán iluminados por la buena estrella.

Números de la suerte: 8-11-22-3334-45 CÁNCER Es probable que tengas asuntos pendientes que resolver y especialmente problemas causados por otras personas, durante este mes verás la luz al final del túnel. Todo tenderá a solucionarse a tu favor.

Necesitas una buena dosis de descanso y de diversión.

en óptimas condiciones porque enfrentarás muchos desafíos y situaciones llenas de intensidad. El amor durante esta primavera será uno de tus temas favoritos. Eres totalmente correspondido.

Números de la suerte: 9-24-29-3449-52 VIRGO La primavera es presagio de bendiciones para ti, todos tus objetivos lograrán ser cumplidos a cabalidad.

Debes hacer más ejercicio y mejor tu dieta, una limpieza espiritual te sería conveniente, para que un nuevo y mejor sendero se abra ante tus pasos.

Números de la suerte: 11-13-27-4647-50

espléndida en todo lo relacionado a tu mundo romántico y tu sector afectivo. Te mostrarás más noble y tolerante, y es presagio que disfrutarás del amor de una manera plena y sin límites. Recibirás buenas nuevas y muchas invitaciones.

Números de la suerte: 13-33-37-4249-50 ESCORPIÓN Marzo significa un mes de cosecha para los nativos de tu signo, de pronto surgirán oportunidades para ampliar tus horizontes y engordar la billetera. Te propondrán un proyecto laboral, el cual debes aceptar pues será exitoso y te hará brillar como profesional.

LIBRA

Números de la suerte: 8-14-44-4548-62

La influencia planetaria se mostrará

SAGITARIO

El tránsito de Venus en tu sector más íntimo, te ayudará a limar asperezas y resolver malos entendidos con seres queridos y personas cercanas a tu entorno. En ocasiones sueles ser volátil y tiendes a padecer lapsos de ira, pero durante este mes gozarás de serenidad y de paz interior.

Números de la suerte: 22-29-3239-65-66 CAPRICORNIO Este es el mes ideal para que lo dediques plenamente a tu persona, procura un balance ideal entre mente, cuerpo y espíritu. El ejercicio físico constante, la meditación, la oración y llevar una dieta saludable, son factores que te aportarán numerosos beneficios.

Números de la suerte: 10-25-30-3445-67 ACUARIO Es probable que el estrés que has padecido últimamente te juegue una mala pasada, especialmente con tu carácter y trato hacia los demás.

Este mes aprenderás a liberarte de pesares y de problemas emocionales. Llegarás a la sabia conclusión que todo tiene solución.

Números de la suerte: 6-18-24-3642-55 PISCIS

Números de la suerte: 7-14-34-5462-69

Esta será una temporada muy novedosa y afortunada, Venus ha de influenciar de manera positiva tu sector financiero, espera buenas nuevas y reconocimientos. En este mes de marzo todo te saldrá muy bien, contarás con una dosis extra de buena suerte.

LEO

¡Feliz cumpleaños!

El mensaje de los astros te anuncia que debes prepararte y estar

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AGRICULTORES: PRECIOS ALTOS DE LA CARNE SE DEBEN A ALGO MÁS QUE LA INFLACIÓN

FARMERS: HIGH MEAT PRICES DUE TO MORE THAN JUST INFLATION

In recent months, the Biden administration has pledged to spend one-billion dollars in American Rescue Plan funding to create more fairness in the meat supply chain. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock

En los últimos meses, la administración de Biden se comprometió a gastar mil millones de dólares en fondos del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense para crear más equidad en la cadena de suministro de carne. Photo Credit: Eduardo Soares / Unsplash

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s Americans keep paying more for groceries, including meats, inflation gets most of the blame. But that doesn't tell the whole story, according to advocates for small farms.

They want to keep the spotlight on the lack of competition in agricultural markets.

The Biden administration has announced several steps to address market concentration, including a new online portal for producers to report anti-competitive practices.

It coincides with the Fairness for Farmers campaign led by the National Farmers Union.

Gary Wertish, president of the Minnesota union, said the public has to realize small farmers and ranchers aren't making a lot of money from the higher cost of meat.

"Right now, the processing industry is making large profits and farmers are not getting a fair price," said Wertish. "But the consumer's also paying a high price on the retail counter."

Four main companies have controlled roughly 80% of beef-processing in the U.S. Wertish added that with foreign ownership more of a factor now, some of the profits are flowing out of the country.

The North American Meat Institute has criticized recent federal moves, saying labor shortages are at the center of current market issues.

Josh VanDerPol is the owner of Pastures A Plenty & Co farm and raises hogs in western Minnesota. He and his wife had to switch mainly to direct marketing several years ago to avoid being undercut by larger processors.

But he said not all producers can do that and are stuck trying stay afloat while going through middlemen.

"It makes it pretty tough to achieve a price that is profitable," said VanDerPol. At the state and federal level, there have

been efforts to expand capacity among smaller-scale processors. VanDerPol said it's a big undertaking he hopes will pay off.

"We still have to see those plants get up and running and profitably," said VanDerPol. "But I think that would be a very good step."

The campaign also notes that monopolies don't affect just beef and poultry, but corn, soybeans and fertilizer as well.

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medida que los estadounidenses siguen pagando más por los alimentos, incluidas las carnes, la inflación tiene la mayor parte de la culpa. Pero eso no cuenta toda la historia, según los defensores de las granjas pequeñas.

Quieren mantener la atención sobre la falta de competencia en los mercados agrícolas.

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La administración Biden ha anunciado varios pasos para abordar la concentración del mercado, incluido un nuevo portal en línea para que los productores denuncien prácticas anticompetitivas. Coincide con la campaña Equidad para los agricultores dirigida por la Unión Nacional de Agricultores.

Gary Wertish, presidente del sindicato de Minnesota, dijo que el público debe darse cuenta de que los pequeños agricultores y rancheros no están ganando mucho dinero con el costo más alto de la carne.

"En este momento, la industria de procesamiento está obteniendo grandes ganancias y los agricultores no están obteniendo un precio justo", dijo Wertish. “Pero el consumidor también está pagando un precio alto en el mostrador de la tienda".

Cuatro empresas principales han controlado aproximadamente el 80% del procesamiento de la carne de res en los EE. UU. Wertish añadió que ahora que la propiedad extranjera es un factor más importante, algunas de las ganancias están saliendo del país.

El Instituto de la Carne de América del Norte ha criticado las medidas federales recientes, diciendo que la escasez de mano de obra está en el centro de los problemas actuales del mercado.

Josh VanDerPol es el propietario de la granja Pastures A Plenty & Co y cría cerdos en el oeste de Minnesota. Él y su esposa tuvieron que cambiar principalmente al marketing directo hace varios años para evitar ser socavados por procesadores más grandes.

Pero dijo que no todos los productores pueden hacer eso y están atrapados intentando mantenerse a flote mientras recurren a intermediarios.

"Esto lo hace bastante difícil lograr un precio que sea rentable", dijo VanDerPol. A nivel estatal y federal, se han realizado esfuerzos para ampliar la capacidad entre los procesadores de menor escala. VanDerPol dijo que es una gran tarea que espera que valga la pena.

"Todavía tenemos que ver que esas plantas se pongan en marcha y sean rentables", dijo VanDerPol. "Pero creo que sería un muy buen paso".

La campaña también señala que los monopolios no sólo afectan a la carne de res y de aves, sino también al maíz, la soya y los fertilizantes.

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FEB 25 - MAR 03, 2022

Impulsamos la lucha contra el hambre Bank of America se enorgullece de apoyar la salud y la seguridad de nuestros empleados y de abordar una de las necesidades más cruciales de nuestra comunidad local.

Cada día, millones de estadounidenses sufren inseguridad alimentaria, la cual suele aumentar durante el invierno. Por cada empleado que nos informa que recibió un refuerzo de la vacuna, Bank of America dona $100 a organizaciones locales que luchan contra el hambre. Esta es una inversión directa en la salud de nuestros compañeros y el bienestar de las comunidades donde trabajamos y vivimos.

A través de este esfuerzo, nuestro equipo en el Área de la Bahía entregó recientemente a Second Harvest of Silicon Valley un cheque por $100,000. Esta contribución se suma a nuestro prolongado apoyo filantrópico para ayudar a combatir el hambre y la inseguridad alimentaria en todo el país. Estamos orgullosos de poder ayudar a nuestra comunidad mientras trabajamos juntos para seguir adelante.

Raquel González Presidente de Bank of America en Silicon Valley

Conozca más en bankofamerica.com/siliconvalley (solo se ofrece en inglés).

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