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El Ayuntamiento de Santa Clara a considerar el desarrollo de la zona alrededor de el nuevo estadio de los 49’ers El Ayuntamiento de Santa Clara considerar la celebración de Acuerdo Exclusivo de Negociación de Derechos (ENA) con la compania Related California para desarrollar cerca de 230 hectáreas de terrenos municipales estratégicamente situado cerca del nuevo estadio de Santa Clara y en el entretenimiento distrito de la Zona Norte de Bayshore. El tamaño de la propiedad permite el desarrollo potencial de una nueva y vibrante centro de la ciudad con una mezcla de entretenimiento, tiendas, restaurantes y los usos residenciales.

Ex vicealcalde de San José Cindy Chávez recibió el respaldo exclusivo de el Partido de Santa Clara El respaldo viene para llenar el asiento vacante del Supervisor del Condado Distrito 2. “Me siento honrado de recibir el respaldo exclusivo del Partido Demócrata”, dijo Chávez. “Estoy comprometido a trabajar con los residentes del Distrito 2 para crear empleo, reducir el crimen, y asegurar que nuestros niños reciban la mejor educación posible”, continuó Chávez a decir. Chávez fue instrumental en traer nuevos puestos de trabajo a Santa Clara a través de sus esfuerzos para ampliar el espacio de oficinas comerciales y al por menor y luchando para traer BART a San José.

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4th Annual Free Family Health Fair April 13th / 10:00am-2:00pm Andrew Hill High School 3200 Senter Road, San Jose, CA (408) 691-6153 Free May Day May 1st 3:00pm-Rally 4:00pm-March Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 2020 East San Antonio Street, San Jose, CA (408) 821-1394 Con Sabor Latino: 8th Annual Gala April 24th / 6:00pm The Fairmount San Francisco 950 Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 733-8526 www.latinocf.org MACLA’s 15th Annual Art Auction

May 18th / 6:00pm MACLA 510 S. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 998-ARTE Teatro Campesino: 7. 8ight, 9…

April 5th-May 5th Thurs-Sat 8:00pm Sun 2:00pm El Teatro Campesino 705 Fourth Street San Juan, Bautista, CA 95045 $15.00 brownpapertickets.com Teatro Campesino: Frida May 17-18 / 2:00pm El Teatro Campesino 705 Fourth Street San Juan Bautista, CA 95045 $15 brownpapertickets.com The Comedic Films of Luis García Berlanga March 29th-April 17th PFA Theater 2575 Bancroft Way,

Berkeley, CA 94704 Tickets (510) 642-5249 bampfa.berkeley.edu Moveable Feast: Willow Glen Every Friday night 5:00pm-8:00pm VTA Curtner Light Rail Station Canoas Garden Ave & Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 2 Dollar Tuesday Art Sales Every 3rd Tuesday of the month KALEID Gallery 88 S 4th Street, San Jose, CA 95113 http://www.kaleidgallery.com/ Free Admission Second Annual Jim McEntee Scholarship Benefit April 12th 5:30-7:30pm MACLA 510 S. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 998-2793 $20

Annual Great America Litter pick up day aims to clean up San Jose Collaborating with schools as well as external partners the City of San Jose will be hosting a litter pick up day in honor of Earth Day 2013. Council Districts will also host contest to find which district can attain the most volunteers at their respective litter sites. Last years efforts attracted upwards of 2,000 volunteers to clean up their sites. In previous years thousands of bags, bottles, cigarette butts and various other trash articles were collected from school areas as well as creeks in San Jose.

San José Vicepresidente Alcalde Madison Nguyen apoya Teresa Alvarado Madison Nguyen ha oficialmente respaldado Teresa Alvarado en la elección de 04 de junio especial para llenar la vacante del Distrito 2 asiento en el Condado de Santa Clara Junta de Supervisores. “Santa Clara County tiene un legado de inspiración reforma de las dirigentes de mentalidad, y Teresa representa la próxima generación de ese legado”, dijo Nguyen. “Su vida de liderazgo en los sectores público, privado y sin fines de lucro de San José le da una perspectiva única que le ayudará a cambiar el tono del gobierno del condado y que responda mejor a las personas que atiende”.

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LIVING WAGE Un respiro de aire fresco ADVOCACY fue ¡Ah, eres vegetariana! Y los tres comenzamos a reír.

ey results when ‘profiteering’ happens.

Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR

Sunday, March 31, 2013 was the day, in commemoration of Chavez’s non-violent legacy. that one million food workers conducted a one day strike. The strikers worked for McDonalds or KFC. They organized this one day strike to advocate for a wage rate increase from $7.25 per hour to $10.00 per hour.

What $7.25 per hour equates to is an annual earning of $15,080. This wage level is some $7,000 below the present federal poverty level of $22,000 for a family of four.

Recent Department of Labor reports reveal that 25% of all new jobs are low income jobs. It is no wonder that the American domestic economy is not recovering as hoped.

Even though many KFC and McDonald restaurants are owned by local business persons who have franchises, these two firms reported profits of $5 billion. One cannot calculate the return on investment (ROI) being earned by this type of business, because not enough detailed operational expenses are public. The question which needs to be debated by the public is the question “What is a fair return on investment?” A related question is “What is a fair profit marging?” These questions, if debated in public policy and business circles, may lead to some consensus on ‘living wages’. We all know that making too much mon-

What is available is information which establishes the cost of living index (CLI) used today. What may be possible today is the establishment of ‘A living wage’ level for different local micro-economies.

Today, many know that Silicon Valley requires a higher income level to enable living here.

Low wage service workers have no effective advocates today. That is why that oneday strike was so significant, since it was organized by workers themselves. One leader said, “I am really risking being fired. Losing my job. I have no savings. My current wage level just keeps me in debt. All I do all the time is manage my debts. My kids, wife and I depend upon nonprofit services. Occasionally we go to the local charity to have a meal or to get a free bag of groceries. That is crazy in an America having many resources. What is needed is a fair system which enables everyone to have earnings which enable and support living here.”

Another striker said, “Right now our economy is stagnant. What is needed is more money at our consumer level. I dream about earning enough to pay the rent, put food on the table, have decent clothes, dental and health care and educate my kids so they will have a better future wage than I have today.”

It is this sort of reality faced by many low income persons and their families.

How can things be improved for the ‘greater good’? One idea is to develop a ‘living wage scale’ for the several micro-economies in this nation.

Low income folks double

up: Two families reside in a single family residence. Both wife and husband find work.

This means that child care become an essential service.

For medical care, it would be good for the nation to have universal medical care with a ‘single payor’.

If the economy is to become better, it is essential to have discretionary income.

Food servers want their wages increased from $7.25 to $10.00 per hour. That $2.75 per hour increase would amount to an additional $3,640 per year. That money would be spent immediately on essentials. Imagine some 50 million spending $182 billion next month. The economic impact would be significant and would be sustainable.

Corporations and their stockholders need to understand, that by putting money in the hands of the working poor, they will benefit from the surge of economic activity simply because goods and services are being purchased.

According to economist Joseph Stiglitz, money in the hands of the middle class who produce new products (or services), along with the production and distribution of goods and services, are the ones who create wealth. It is in the interest of the ultrawealthy to pay a fair share of taxes by not practicing tax avoidance along with accepting a reasonable ROI. Why: The middle class and low wage worker need that income to be active consumers which heat up the American domestic consumer economy.

All of this adds up to a need to establish ‘a living wage’ standard that permits all residents to not only thrive, but also survive and develop their future potential.

Cinthia Rodríguez EL OBSERVADOR Hace alrededor de un mes, un amigo y yo, estábamos paseando por el área de Willow Glen, de pronto decidimos comer en un restaurante chino muy popular de la zona.

Observamos el menú y como siempre, tengo mis opciones bastante limitadas y a veces aburridas; verduras y tofu.

No es que me queje, porque se puede decir que ambos alimentos son más o menos mis favoritos. La verdad, puedo comer cualquier platillo que contenga fideos.

Mi amigo finalmente se decidió y estábamos listos para ordenar. Yo ordené un plato de fideos con verduras. Después de comer cuando estábamos listos para irnos, la mesera hizo un comentario muy interesante. Pedí una caja para llevar el resto de mi comida y cuando se estaba preparando para poner mi caja en una bolsa le dije que no, así está bien. Su reacción

Al parecer, si eres vegetariano(a) significa que automáticamente te preocupas por el medio ambiente.

Aunque creo que no comer carne ayuda, también creo que nuestros líderes omnívoros pueden ayudar.

El 22 de abril, personas de todo el mundo participarán en el aniversario número 43 de celebración del “Día de la Tierra”. Este día es una oportunidad para que todas las personas expresen sus preocupaciones sobre el planeta y cómo tomar medidas para protegerlo. Entonces, ¿Qué pueden hacer las personas para proteger y preservar la tierra a diario, con el fin de evitar situaciones como el calentamiento global?

Una iniciativa que los americanos pueden tomar, es apoyar los mandatos y leyes ecológicas que estén específicamente dirigidos a las grandes empresas y compañías de manufactura, ya que éstas tienden a ser las mayores productoras de gases de efecto invernadero. Algunas empresas ya están tratando de reducir su huella ambiental.

Hasta la fecha, los Republicanos del Congreso se han negado a participar en un diá-

logo sobre cómo reducir las emisiones o prepararse para el impacto del cambio climático.

El cambio climático afectará globalmente y tenemos que asegurarnos que el país al que llamamos “hogar” esté haciendo algo al respecto.

Los miembros del partido republicano deberían de conversar con los científicos quienes podrían explicar el efecto del cambio climático como la causa de condiciones climáticas extremas, sequías, olas de calor e incendios forestales. Ignorando el tema no se ayudará a nadie.

El pueblo estadounidense espera que sus líderes electos se alisten a debatir los temas más urgentes que enfrenta nuestra nación. Así como los científicos más importantes del país nos lo han dejado saber, “El cambio climático es una de las amenazas más graves a la que nosotros y las generaciones futuras nos enfrentaremos”.

Por lo tanto, vamos a hacer un llamado y pedir que todo el Congreso sea consciente de los peligros del cambio climático, para poner en marcha una política apropiada para esta delicada situación. Y así mantener en su cargo correspondiente a aquellos que se preocupan por el bienestar de nuestro planeta.

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Central County Occupational Center’s Fire Training Tower Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Central County Occupational Center (CCOC) is now home to the first two-story fire training tower at a high school facility in California!

CCOC held a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 4 in San Jose. Fire Chiefs and fire department personnel from throughout Santa Clara County as well as local legislators attended the ceremony.

exercises including ladders, forcible entry, ventilation, rescue drills, search and rescue, and other fire service related duties. Gonzalez said that the tower is not a burn tower, which means a smoke generator may be used during some training activities.

No open flame activity is ever used during any of CCOC’s training exercises.

The fire training tower will be used by students in CCOC’s Public Safety programs including Fire Science/First Responder, Law Enforcement, and Forensic Investigation.

Forensic Investigation instructor, Marty Eryavec, said that he is looking forward to using the fire tower for realistic crime scene investigations.

Eryavec has created more than 30 crime scenes for his program, and will use the fire tower to teach students crime scene management of a realistic crime scene. Law Enforcement instructor, Rico Sciaky, said that his students will use the tower to learn how to respond to alarms, conduct building searches, crime scene investigations, and learn how to safely conduct interior building checks.

Construction of CCOC’s

Fire Science/First Responder students will use the tower for a variety of training

Fire Training Tower began in November 2012 and was completed earlier this month

by CalState Construction.

The Fire Training Tower was built with Proposition 1D bond funds for school facilities and is part of nearly $20 million in recent renovations to the CCOC campus, paid for with a combination of District and Prop 1D funds (passed by voters in November 2006).

Students who choose to attend CCOC spend half-a-day at their regular high school and the other half of their school day at CCOC in the career course of their choice.

CCOC serves high school students from nearly 40 schools within six school districts: Campbell Union High School District, East Side Union High School District, Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District, Milpitas Unified School District, Santa Clara Unified School District, and San Jose Unified School District.

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Top Dads Award Building Peaceful Families, in partnership with the San Francisco 49ers and the Santa Clara County Office of Education, invites kids (ages 5 to 17) to participate in our annual Top Dads Award Essay Contest. Children can nominate their father, or father figure, for this prestigious award by submitting an essay telling us why he should be considered a “Top Dad” for 2013. This essay contest is adapted from a national campaign run by the non-profit organization, National Center for Fathering.

This contest is designed to stimulate a child’s thinking about their father, or father figure, and the important role he plays in the child’s life. The contest also helps increase community aware-

“The fire training tower will provide students with job related skills and training by using fire service related equipment used in industry today,” CCOC Fire Science/ First Responder instructor, Phil Gonzalez, said.

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ness of the importance of fathering and focuses public attention on what makes a great father.

the children’s essays and mail them together to the address listed on the contest entry form.

We recognize that some kids have little or no contact with their biological father because of death, divorce, or abandonment. Please encourage those children to write about a father figure - a stepfather, grandfather, uncle, brother, or even a male teacher or coach.

Since every child who submits an essay is a winner by virtue of their submission, we strongly encourage you to set aside the time for the young person in your school, program, or home to write an essay between now and the deadline of April 22, 2013.

Get the Essay Contest Entry Form at www.buildingpeacefulfamilies.org/topdads.

The 50 essay finalists will receive awards, and an invitation to attend a special Top Dads Celebration Luncheon on Friday, June 14, 2013, at the San Jose Airport Garden Hotel (1740 N. First Street, San Jose). We encourage schools and community group leaders to collect all

Submit a 1-page essay (300 words or less) describing why your dad/father figure is special and should be selected as a Top Dad.

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County students’graduation rate for Hispanic students lags San Jose CALIFORNIA Santa Clara County students are graduating from high school at a somewhat higher rate than their statewide peers, but county districts’ schools trail the state average in graduating Hispanic students, according to an analysis of 2011-12 graduation and dropout data completed by the Santa Clara County Office of Education’s Assessment and Accountability Department.

The graduation rate for the group of students who started high school in 200809 and graduated with their class in 2012 was 81.1 percent in Santa Clara County, compared to 78.5 percent for the rest of the state. That rate has

remained relatively steady in the county over the past three years.

for Hispanic students. (Statewide, the figure for Hispanic students was 28 percent.)

However, the graduation rate last year for Hispanic students was only 66.1 percent, compared to 73.2 percent for their statewide counterparts. Similarly, the dropout rate for the county’s Hispanic students was nearly one in four: 24 percent, compared to 16.2 percent statewide.

Asian students graduated at the highest rate–94.3 percent in Santa Clara County in 2012, and 91 percent statewide. Nearly 72 percent of Asian students in the county completed the A-G requirements.

Also, the gap in the county between white and Hispanic graduates who completed A-G requirements necessary for admission to the state university system has grown since 2008 by 4.4 percentage points, to over 33 points–56.6 percent for white students vs. 23 percent

The SCCOE analysis was based on the California Department of Education’s cohort graduation and dropout rates and counts for the Class of 2011-12, released on Tuesday, April 9. The entire SCCOE analysis of the graduation and dropout rates, complete with statewide comparisons and historical data, is available at www.sccoe.org.

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Henry Cisneros, Former Secretary of HUD, to Speak at The National Hispanic University’s Commencement San jose CALIFORNIA The Hon. Henry Cisneros, former secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and current chair of the National Hispanic University (NHU) advisory board, will deliver the keynote address at NHU’s 28th Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony will take place Saturday, May 11, at 9:45 a.m. Pacific time on the San Jose campus.

Mr. Cisneros began his career serving three terms as a city council member. In 1981, he became the first HispanicAmerican mayor of a major U.S. city, San Antonio, Texas.

During his four terms as mayor, he helped rebuild the city’s economic base and spurred the creation of jobs through massive infrastructure and downtown improvements. In 1992, President Clinton appointed Mr. Cisneros to be the HUD secretary, where he was credited with initiating the revitalization of many of the nation’s public housing developments, and with formulating policies that contributed to achieving the nation’s highestever home ownership rate.

After leaving HUD in 1997, Mr. Cisneros was president and chief operating officer of Univision Communications.

Currently, Mr. Cisneros is executive chair of the CityView companies, and remains actively involved in urban investing and building for community revitalization projects in large cities throughout the United States.

“It’s a great pleasure to have Henry Cisneros address our graduates. As a strong advocate and role model for the Latino community, he will undoubtedly leave a lasting

impression on our graduates as they leave our campus and become leaders supporting diverse communities,” said Dr. David P. Lopez, president of NHU. Mr. Cisneros has served in leadership roles on numerous boards, including president of the National League of Cities and deputy chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

He is currently an officer of Habitat for Humanity International and a member of the advisory boards of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Broad Foundation.

He remains an active leader in San Antonio, where he is chair of both the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation and American Sunrise. Mr. Cisneros is also co-founder of the New America Alliance, an assembly of Latino business leaders, as well as the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda.

He has been recognized with numerous awards includ-

ing, the President’s Award by the National Council of La Raza; the Mexican Order of the Aguila Azteca, the highest award bestowed by the Government of Mexico to a person who is not a citizen; the Cesar Chavez Award; and the National Award of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials.

Mr. Cisneros is the head of NHU’s advisory board, which provides guidance on overall strategy and serves as the university’s ambassadors to the public, private and nonprofit sectors. In addition to Mr. Cisneros, the advisory board comprises prominent leaders from across the country including Janet Murguia, president and chief executive officer of the National Council of La Raza; Cesar Conde, president of Univision Networks; Ronald Blackburn-Moreno, president and CEO of the ASPIRA Association; and Nely Galan, media entrepreneur and Latina advocate.

Tips to Avoid New Scams Targeting Seniors

While we are all taught to use good manners when answering the telephone, not everyone who calls you necessarily has good intentions.

and companies with whom you already do business. You have no way to confirm the caller is legitimate. Even caller ID can be faked. When in doubt, just hang up.

According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a recent spate of lottery scams or advance fee frauds originating in Jamaica are targeting seniors and other Americans by telephone.

• Place your telephone number on the National Do Not Call Registry. It’s fast and free. Visit www.DoNotCall. gov or add your number to the registry by calling 888382-1222 from the phone you wish to register.

While the Jamaican and U.S. governments have teamed to tighten laws and combat the problem, it’s important to guard against becoming the next victim.

• Check unfamiliar area codes before returning calls.

Be aware that there are many three digit area codes that connect callers to international telephone numbers.

Knowing the difference between legitimate telemarketers and scammers is crucial. Protect yourself by taking the following precautions:

• If you don’t make international calls, ask your telephone provider to block incoming and outgoing international calls.

• Never pay money to collect supposed sweepstakes winnings. Legitimate operations won’t require you to pay to collect winnings. It’s against U.S. law to play foreign lotteries. If you get a call saying you’ve won one, it’s probably a scam.

• Never wire money to anyone you don’t know.

• Ignore unsolicited calls from anyone, even charities

• Never provide anyone with personal information, such as bank accounts, pin numbers or Social Security numbers.

• Prevent criminals from accessing your money. Contact your bank, brokerages, as well as the Social Security Administration to add a password to your accounts.

• If callers insist on speaking with you, tell them you’ll call them directly. Don’t take

¿Cuánta educación financiera posee?

Jason Alderman PRACTICAL MONEY No sé si fue intencional o simplemente una coincidencia el hecho de que varios años atrás el Congreso declarara a abril como el Mes de la Educación Financiera. Abril es también el mes en que millones de estadounidenses emiten un cheque para el IRS y deciden administrar su dinero de mejor manera; y cuando millones más malgastan su devolución de impuestos sin entender que recibir devoluciones excesivas no equivale a una buena administración de las finanzas.

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a number offered by a potential fraudster. You’re safer looking up the number independently.

• Scammers often create false deadlines. If you feel pressured, hang up. You’ve spent a lifetime earning your money. You deserve time to choose how to spend it.

• Help others from falling victim to scammers by warning friends and family.

If you’ve received a call, mail or email you think might be from a scammer, report it to the Federal Trade Commission by calling at 877-FTCHELP (877-382-4357) or contact local authorities.

“The Jamaican Government is resolved to successfully combat this scourge.

We have put in place both legislative and operational measures that will ensure that persons who prey on vulnerable seniors are held accountable,” said Jamaica’s Minister of National Security, Peter Bunting, who is working with U.S. officials to stop new Jamaican lottery scams.

You don’t have to live in fear to avoid being a victim.

By becoming informed of the latest tactics used by scammers to defraud consumers, you can protect yourself and your finances.

En reconocimiento al Mes de la Educación Financiera 2013, la National Foundation of Credit Counseling publicó recientemente los resultados de su Encuesta de Educación Financiera del Consumidor, la cual registra la actitud y el comportamiento de los estadounidenses con relación a sus finanzas personales.

La vocera de NFCC, Gail Cunningham, dijo: “Como aspecto positivo, mediante diversas medidas, una gran cantidad de estadounidenses cree que está aprendiendo a controlar mejor sus finanzas. “No obstante, un aspecto negativo es que mucha gente se otorgó bajas calificaciones en lo que respecta a su conocimiento de finanzas personales y le preocupa no estar ahorrando

lo suficiente para los malos tiempos o para la jubilación”.A continuación, algunos de los principales hallazgos de la encuesta: ∫40 por ciento de los adultos cuenta con un presupuesto y lleva un registro de sus gastos. En otras palabras, 60 por ciento no cuenta con un presupuesto. ∫Solamente 32 por ciento de los encuestados gasta menos en gastos de subsistencia actualmente que el año pasado; una disminución constante desde 2009, cuando el nivel era del 59 por ciento.

Al mismo tiempo, un 27 por ciento dijo que ahora gasta más que lo que gastaba hace un año. ∫Aproximadamente 71 por ciento paga las cuentas puntualmente y no tiene deudas pendientes de cobro; esto mejoró un 7 por ciento desde 2012. Del mismo modo, el porcentaje de adultos que no paga la cuentas puntualmente ha disminuido, de 33 por ciento en 2012 al 26 por ciento en 2013. ∫37 por ciento carga con deudas de tarjetas de crédito de un mes a otro; una reducción del 7 por ciento desde que la pregunta se hizo por primera vez en 2009. ∫Los ahorros insuficientes encabezan la lista de las

preocupaciones financieras, ya que a un 43 por ciento le preocupa más no poseer suficientes ahorros de emergencia y al 38 por ciento le preocupa jubilarse sin ahorros adecuados. De hecho, el elevado número de 31 por ciento dice que actualmente no ahorra nada para la jubilación. ∫Cuando se les preguntó de dónde obtuvieron principalmente sus conocimientos financieros, el mayor porcentaje (33 por ciento) dijo que a través de sus padres; sin embargo, 78 por ciento reconoce que se podrían beneficiar mediante las recomendaciones y las respuestas de un profesional con respecto a sus dudas financieras cotidianas. ∫Para mí, quizás el dato estadístico más revelador es que 40 por ciento de los adultos se otorgaron una calificación de C, D o F en lo que respecta a sus conocimientos de finanzas personales. ¿Debería preocuparnos el hecho de que tanta gente con conocimientos escasos o regulares de administración del dinero sean posiblemente la principal influencia en los hábitos financieros de sus hijos? Yo creo que sí.

No deje que pase otro mes de abril sin dar los pasos necesarios para mejorar su educación financiera… y la de sus hijos.

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Aventuras en la parrilla

The next time you fire up the grill, give your taste buds a thrill with recipes that are inspired by some of the best cuisines from around the world. This zesty South American-inspired recipe will take you on a culinary adventure right in your own backyard.

10 Tips for Perfect Grilling To help you get the perfect steaks every time, follow these simple tips from the experts at Omaha Steaks: 1. Clean and preheat grill on high.

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4. Sear the outside of steaks when grilling.

Grilled Ribeye Steak with Chimichurri Salsa Serves 4

This helps with the flavor and juiciness.

5. Use tongs or a spatula to turn meat

4 Ribeye SteaksSea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste 1 cup Chimichurri Salsa (see recipe) 4 cilantro sprigs Begin by thawing steaks. Then season and grill to desired doneness.

Top each steak generously with Chimichurri Salsa. Garnish each steak with one cilantro sprig.

on the grill. Using a fork can damage the meat.

6. Cover grill as much as possible during the grilling process. This helps to lock in the grilled flavor and will help prevent flare-ups.

7. Keep a spray bottle with water handy to douse any unexpected flare-ups.

8. Use the 60/40 grilling method. Grill for

Chimichurri Salsa Makes 1 cup

60 percent of the time on the first side, then grill 40 percent of the time after

1/2 cup green onions, minced 2 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced 1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced 1/4 cup cilantro, minced 1 tablespoon jalapeño, minced 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 lime, juiced

turning over the food. This will make sure your food is evenly cooked.

9. Place cooked food on a clean plate.

Never place cooked food on the plate you used to transport the raw food to the grill without thoroughly washing it first.

10. Allow foods to “rest” for 5 minutes between cooking and eating. This will help them retain moisture when you cut into them.

Combine all ingredients and mix well.

(FAMILY FEATURES) La próxima vez que encienda la parrilla, sorprenda a sus invitados con recetas inspiradas de la mejor gastronomía de todo el mundo. Con estas recetas emprenderá una aventura culinaria dentro de su propio patio trasero. Los sabores dulces y picantes de Corea, condimentados de Sudamérica e intensos del Mediterráneo realzan mucho más el sabor de la carne perfectamente asada.

Lomo de novillo con salsa barbacoa coreana y revuelto de bok choy 6 a 8 porciones 1 paquete de 3 libras de filetes Omaha Steaks Tenderloin Roast 2 tazas de marinada de barbacoa coreana (ver receta) 1/4 taza de salsa para filete Omaha Steaks Private Reserve American Steak Rub 1 libra de Revuelto de Bok Choy (ver receta) 1 frasco de 14 onzas de salsa barbacoa coreana 6 a 8 ramitas de coriandro 1 cucharadita de semillas de sésamo negro 1 cucharadita de semillas de sésamo tostadas En primer lugar, descongele el lomo por completo. Le tomará 2 días en el refrigerador o 1 hora en una pileta llena de agua fría.Quite el lomo del plástico y colóquelo en una bolsa hermética grande con la marinada de barbacoa coreana.

Deje marinar toda la noche en el refrigerador. Quite el lomo de la marinada y condimente con la salsa para filete. Dore el lomo de ambos lados en una parrilla pre calentada. Coloque en el horno a 250 °F durante 1 hora y 15 minutos o hasta que la temperatura interna alcance los 125 °F para el punto medio de cocción.

Cuando queden 15 minutos de cocción, prepare el bok choy y caliente la salsa barbacoa coreana.Retire el lomo del horno y deje reposar durante 15 minutos.

Corte en rodajas y sirva. Decore con coriandro y una mezcla de semillas de sésamo.

Marinada de barbacoa coreana Rinde 2 tazas 1 cucharada de aceite de sésamo 2 cucharadas de ajo finamente picado 2 cucharadas de jengibre fresco, picado 1 taza de jugo de pera en lata 1/2 taza de salsa de soja 2 cucharadas de azúcar morena 1 cucharada de pimienta roja molida Coloque el aceite de sésamo en una cacerola de fondo grueso y agregue el jengibre y el ajo. Coloque la cacerola en una hornalla mediana y agregue el resto de los ingredientes y póngalos a hervir lentamente. Baje el fuego y cocine mientras revuelve durante aproximadamente 5 minutos. Retire la salsa del fuego y mantenga en el refrigerador hasta una semana.

Revuelto de bok choy 1 cucharada de aceite de canola 1 libra de bok choy, picado 1/3 taza de salsa barbacoa coreana 1 cucharada de aceite de sésamo Sal marina y pimienta negra recién molida a gusto En un wok, caliente levemente el aceite de canola. Agregue el bok choy y cocine de 2 a 3 minutos. Agregue la salsa barbacoa coreana y el aceite de sésamo al wok y mezcle bien. Sirva caliente.

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Existen diferencias en la salud de los subgrupos latinos en el país un 60 por ciento los chances que tienen de padecer de diabetes.

Esto es mejor que cualquier medicamento” continuó el Dr. Madrid. Al mismo tiempo, existen diferencias entre los subgrupos hispanos. Los mexico-americanos tienen las tasas más altas de diabetes entre otros subgrupos hispanos, según el estudio nacional de latinos y asiático-americanos

(NLAAS), mientras que los cubano-americanos tienen la tasa de diabetes más baja en el país (7,6%) comparable a la de blancos no-hispanos (7,1%)

.La hipertensión y enfermedades del corazón: Junto con la obesidad y el colesterol alto, la hipertensión es un factor de riesgo con-

tribuyente a enfermedades cardiovasculares. El estudio NLAAS encontró que los hispanos de origen caribeño sufren más de hipertensión que los mexico-americanos y cubano-americanos. Las mujeres tienen las tasas más altas de hipertensión y enfermedades del corazón. Sin embargo, en cuanto a la atención continua, los mexico-americanos tenían el menor éxito en el control de la presión arterial.

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El estado de salud de las minorías raciales se ha convertido en un reto para las agencias de salud pública en el país. Mientras que los indicadores de salud han mejorado para la mayoría de los estadounidenses en los últimos años, nuevas investigaciones afirman que los números siguen siendo bajos para las minorías raciales en aspectos de salud como cuidado preventivo, manejo de las enfermedades crónicas y acceso a atención médica de calidad.

De acuerdo al reporte anual de America’s Health Rankings (AHR) desarrollado por UnitedHealth Foundation, las poblaciones minoritarias tienen menos probabilidades de recibir atención preventiva y son más propensas a sufrir de enfermedades graves como la diabetes, insuficiencias cardiovasculares, cáncer de colon y obesidad, entre muchas otras. La realidad es que las minorías continúan siendo más susceptibles que el general de la población a las complicaciones de salud.

Para llamar la atención a este tema, la Oficina de Salud de las Minorías (OMH, por sus siglas en inglés) celebra en abril el Mes de Concienciación de la Salud de las Minorías.

Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo motivar a la población a tomar acciones orientadas a reducir estas disparidades

de salud, por lo que la oficina promoverá una serie de eventos relacionados que se llevarán a cabo este mes alrededor del país. Sin embargo, para que esta intervención alcance verdaderamente a la comunidad, es necesario reconocer que no todos los hispanos son iguales cuando viene al tema de la salud.

Estudios recientes demuestran que existen diferencias significativas en la forma en que hispanos de orígenes diferentes sufren de enfermedades. Estos estudios se enfocan en los tres subgrupos más prominentes de hispanos en Estados Unidos. De acuerdo al Pew Hispanic Center, los hispanos de origen mexicano representaron 64.6 por ciento de la población, seguido de Puerto Rico-americanos en el 9,5 y cubano-americanos en el 3,6 por ciento.

El tratamiento de todos los hispanos como una raza homogénea es un error común que oculta las diferencias existentes entre distintos grupos étnicos y culturales. Tal error conduce a ignorar las dispares condiciones de salud entre los integrantes de esa población en Estados Unidos y, dificulta una intervención efectiva para lograr la prevención de enfermedades y la protección de la salud entre la población hispana residente en ese país.

Obesidad En los últimos años, la obesidad ha alcanzado proporciones epidémicas en este país, especialmente en la comunidad latina. Según AHR, el 31 por ciento de los hispanos son considerados obesos en comparación con el 28 por ciento de la población de los EE.UU. Esta enfermedad se considera que es la causa número uno de una variedad de enfermedades, incluyendo insuficiencias cardiovasculares, diabetes, apoplejía, y ciertos tipos de cáncer, además de una salud pobre en general.

“Dado que la obesidad es uno de los mayores factores de riesgo para desarrollar enfermedades crónicas, enfocar la mirada hacia el cambio de conductas en la población es crítico”, dijo el Dr. Roberto Madrid, Director Médico de California, UnitedHealthcare.

Diabetes La diabetes es otra enfermedad que ha cobrado un alto precio a los hispanos en EE.UU. Los resultados del CDC indican que los hispanos tienen el doble de riesgo de desarrollar diabetes en comparación con los blancos no hispanos. “Esto puede ser evitado a través de la pérdida de peso. Con perder un cinco por ciento de su peso, las personas pre-diabéticas reducirían en

La Mesa Directiva de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Santa Clara, de acuerdo a las Secciones 5090-5093 del Código de Educación, designará a un miembro provisional para llenar la posición vacante del Miembro del Área 6. El miembro que ocupe esta posición vacante servirá en esta capacidad hasta que expire el término de la posición en el mes de noviembre del año 2014.

La Mesa Directiva invita a cualquier candidato elegible para ser considerado para esta posición a que remita una solicitud. Las personas que soliciten ocupar esta posición deben ser votantes inscritos y residir dentro del Área 6, que incluye a los distritos de Oak Grove, Evergreen, Franklin McKinley y la porción correspondiente al Distrito Escolar Unificado de Segunda Enseñanza East Side.

Los solicitantes pueden verificar su residencia en el Área 6 llamando a la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Santa Clara al (408) 453-6869.

El candidato elegido no puede ser un(a) empleado(a) de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Santa Clara (SCCOE) ni de ningún distrito escolar mientras ocupa una posición como miembro de la Mesa Directiva de Educación.

La Mesa Directiva de Educación determina las políticas a seguir por la SCCOE y establece su presupuesto operativo. Además la Mesa Directiva funciona como autoridad ante apelaciones por acciones tales como solicitudes de asistencia interdistrital y expulsiones de estudiantes.

La Mesa Directiva de Educación del Condado se reúne en sesión abierta al público el primer y tercer miércoles de cada mes a las 5:00 PM en la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Santa Clara ubicada en esta dirección: 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San José.

Las personas interesadas deben remitir una carta que incluya información sobre los intereses y las aptitudes para esta posición. Incluya un mínimo de tres referencias y un currículo vitae (historial de experiencia laboral). Todos los materiales deben presentarse antes de las 5:00 PM del día 29 de abril de 2013.

Remita su solicitud al Superintendente Escolar del Condado de Santa Clara: Dr. Xavier De La Torre en el 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San José, CA 951312304; enviar por fax al # (408) 453-6601, o por correo electrónico a Superintendent@sccoe.org.

A los candidatos elegidos se les hará preguntas por escrito y serán entrevistados en una reunión pública de la Mesa Directiva de Educación. Tenemos previsto que la Mesa Directiva de Educación tomará una determinación sobre la selección en el mes de mayo.

Para obtener más información contactar a: Dr. Xavier De La Torre al # (408) 453-6540.

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by Moyers and Company. According to the report, homelessness rose 20 percent in the past two years, food stamp participation is at a 10-year high, and the average income for Hispanics, who make up a quarter of the area’s population, fell to a new low of about $19,000 a year — in a place where the average rent is $2000 a month.

“This area has gone from being mostly middle class,

to being one that is greatly divided between the rich and the poor,” said Martha Mendoza, who has been covering the area for the Associated Press for twenty-five years.

“This place used to be fields with orchards and small business. Now we have people who are hungry living in the shadows of Oracle and Apple Computer.”

Silicon Valley used to be a manufacturing area, now it is filled with scientists and programmers, according to the report.

Teresa Frigge is one of those individuals. She used to work for National Semiconductor.

“I made that silicon chip.

I’m the one that put the programs on that chip,” Frigge said. “Now I’m 54 years-old and I have nothing.”

Mendoza suggests that the reason the there are so many poor individuals in Silicon

Valley is because there were a lot of people working blue collar jobs, making $20 an hour. When those jobs went away, they did not have the skills needed to work the new jobs in Silicon Valley and had to settle for minimum wage jobs. Living in Silicon Valley became an almost impossible task because of the high prices for housing, food and transportation.

“In some cases you find people living three to four families in an apartment, or they just moved out of the area,” Mendoza said.

Mendoza also suggests that Silicon Valley is also capable of solving this problem.

“This is an area that has created products and ideas that have changed the way that we live in this world,” Mendoza said. “I believe the area can come up with innovative ways to deal with poverty.”

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Children’s Press Conference voices fears over immigration policies Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR

all my family cannot see each other. We need the Senate and Congress to realize that they are not only affecting the adults, but also the kids.

There are kids that go to school that can’t concentrate because they live in fear of coming home and not finding their parents. The Senate and Congress need to realize that we are the future of America, and in the next presidential election, we are the ones that will be voting.”

On Tuesday, April 9th, various community members, families, and news agencies gathered at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church to speak out on current immigration policies and, most importantly, to listen to the children who are affected by these policies. This “children’s press conference” was a collaborative effort of the Diocese of San Jose, the Mayfair community of East Side San Jose, JFI (Justice for Immigrants) and PACT (People Acting in Community Together).

The gathering garnered much attention from the community as it gave voice to the children of immigrants, as well as children that have seen the adversity their peers’ families face in this country.

The meeting was a poignant wake up call to those that are uninitiated to the problems faced because of current immigration laws.

The Our Lady of Guadalupe Church underwent a transformation that afternoon as pews filled with news anchors, hopeful parents and family of the children who dressed in their most professional clothing. The walls were adorned with American flags and a press conference table was set up at the front with various stuffed animals, microphones, and signs which read “Keep Our

Families Together” and “We Will Remember/We Will Vote”. The last message rang true with the first speaker of the afternoon. Destiny, an 8 year old with undocumented parents, recounted how she and the children of the 11 million undocumented workers in this country will one day vote. She reminded the room that they would remember the treatment of their families through policies and actions when she, in the year 2023, will be able to vote. The future of the world was sitting up at that table and they were well aware of the implications.

The child speakers ranged from 8-18 years old, but sit-

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ting at the press conference table were some as young as 6. The stuffed animals around the table were representative of the group’s “Teddy Bear Campaign”, in which the children write messages on various stuffed animals that are then mailed to members of varied government positions (these include senators and congress members). The aim is to view the Teddy Bears as a message and voice of the children who are well aware of the fear of deportation their parents face on a daily basis.

It is a call to those who receive a stuffed animal to commit to action on immigration reform. A 16-year-old girl reiterated the importance of

the government recognizing the new generation of voters as children of immigrants: “It is very unfortunate that

The “Children’s Press Conference” is a part of the national campaign “Justice for Immigrants”, which is sponsored by the Catholic Church and the “Campaign for Citizenship”, which in turn is led

by PACT and the PICO National network. Their view on what changes should be made to reform immigration laws lie around expedited paths to citizenship, freedom of movement within the country

without fear of deportation, and the idea of “no permanent underclass”. Designing policies that incorporate the vital immigrant workforce into future citizenship is the main goal that would ultimately help the country and the families of those immigrants.

Another 8 year old girl stated her voice simply and poignantly, “I think it’s not fair because Jesus did not create barriers. People created barriers. We are like birds. We should be able to fly where ever we want.”

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• Regularly use a waterresis­tant, broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen with a value of 15 or higher. Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun expo-

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Fat? Juan Carlos Miranda SPECIAL TO EL OBSERVADOR

the best shape of his life, but because he clearly thought he looked good--poor guy.

I like to workout. You might not think so if you knew me, but I really look forward to going to the gym at least four times a week--I like to keep it tight ya know.

The other day I was going on about my business, trying to get my washboard abs--yet they look like a washing machine--when I looked over to the aerobics room and saw a woman wearing the most ridiculous outfit (jean shorts, leopard print tights, neon tank, and those ugly Herman Monster looking sketcher shoes) and it got me thinking.

After I left the gym that day, I began to take mental notes of the DOs and DON’Ts of gym clothes and here is what I came up with.

When it comes to gym attire, shouldn’t there be guidelines of what to and what not to wear?

That day I kept on going with my workout routine as usual, and as I was getting ready to leave, walking back to the lockers, I ran into an older man wearing some tiny shorts (that did not leave anything to the imagination and I regret I was looking) and a low cut tank that looked it belonged to an eight-year-old girl. This guy looked completely ridiculous, not just because he was not in

• DO try to match even if it’s a little. You could match the color of your tennis shoes to the color of your shorts, shirt.

• DON’T wear one color or pattern from head to toe.

Let’s say you wear everything orange; you might think you look good but in reality you’ll end up looking like a giant carrot. “What’s up doc?”

• DO wear clean clothes, free from any stains or holes.

• DON’T wear sweatstained, wrinkled, smelly clothes. You might offend others with your stench and unkempt persona.

• DO wear clothes that are fitted in the right places.

• DON’T wear spandex all over your body or you run the risk of looking like an overstuffed sausage.

• DO shower and wear deodorant before working out if you have a strong body odor, or just rolled out of bed and haven’t changed your sheets in a while.

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• DON’T you dare step onto any machines or exercise classes smelling like Pepe’ Le Pew. That would be disrespectful to everyone else and just plain gross.

• DO wear clothes that show off your assets like sports’ bras if you have a nice tummy, or tanks, yoga pants to show off your curves, or even booty shorts to show off those gams. My motto has always been, if you got it, flaunt it.

• DON’T overexpose yourself. Honestly, nobody likes to see buttcrack, saggy butts, or hairy backs. They’re just not becoming.

Last but not least.

• DO cover yourself. Wear a towel around your waist (if you’re a guy) or around your body if you are walking to the shower naked.

• DON’T walk around the locker room naked even if you are proud of the way you look, because half the time most people don’t want to see your cucaracha, seriously. And always, always put a towel down on the bench when sitting down after a shower.

Have any questions? Shoot me an email and as always stay fabulous.

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thology have captured imaginations for millennia,” said Rory Padeken, curatorial assistant. ”With their universal themes of love and betrayal, pride and arrogance, perseverance and defeat, it’s no wonder that these stories continue to be relevant in popular culture today.”

San Jose CALIFORNIA The San Jose Museum of Art will highlight contemporary works that feature scenes from classical Greek mythology this spring. Swans, Swine, and Sirens, on view April 18 December 1, 2013, comprises 20 works on paper from SJMAs permanent collection.

The exhibition includes works

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der, Romare Bearden, Red Grooms, Erle Loran, Roberto Matta, Reuben Nakian, Fritz Scholder, and Hans Sieverding. Also included is the video game Let’s Play! Ancient Greek Punishment! by Pippin Barr, in which players futilely attempt to avoid the fates of Sisyphus, Tantalus, Prometheus, and the Danaids. ”Tales of monsters, heroes, and gods found in Greek my-

Highlights of the exhibition include Circe into Swine (1979) by Romare Bearden, drawings from the series ”Leda and the Swan” by Reuben Nakian, and prints from Roberto Matta’s portfolio ”Hommere Il lEautre, the surrealist artist’s illustrations for Homer’s Oddysey. The watercolor Winged Victory of Samothrace (1976)

by Red Grooms, a recent gift to the Museum from Barbara and Dixon Farley, will be on view to the public for the first time in this exhibition.

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APRIL 12 - APRIL 18 , 2013 Application for Order for Publication of Citation

sender. – unknown last ad-

presumed father, Salvador Al-

dress.

varez Flores, allege as follows:

5. Sending (by registered of SUPERIOR COURT OF CALI-

certified airmail with return

1. The Petitioner has filed a

FORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA

receipt requested) copies to

Step-parent adoption petition

CLARA

the person to be served. ( Ser-

for the minor child. The moth-

vice by mail outside the State

er, consents to her husband,

Petitioner: Juan Jose LLamas

of California). – unknown ad-

the petitioner adopting her

In re: Stepparent adoption

dress.

son and is informed and be-

petition.

6. Any other method (other) –

whereabouts unknown.

lieves that the father Salvador

Case No. 1-12-AD 00874

father of the minor child. His

If the service could not be Application is hereby, made made because the dwelling for an order directing service house, normal place of abode,

name appears on the birth

of the above-captioned sum-

or the usual place of business

mother, Beatriz Llamas have

mons or citation on defendant,

of the defendant is unknown,

been married since December

respondent, or citee Salvador

state below the efforts made

8, 2008.

Alvares Flores by publication

to determine these locations.

3. Petitioner alleges that the

Title: Bottling/Kegging Operator

of said summons or citation

If necessary, attach declara-

presumed father has not any

in the El Observador which

tions of search, declarations

contact with the minor child

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newspaper

by investigators etc., to this

for a period of six months or

declaration:

more. In fact the minor child

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is

adjudicated

as a newspaper of general

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APPLY www. durhamschoolservices.com

or

stop by 27577 Industrial Blvd “A” Hayward, CA 94545

and the presumed father have

most likely to give notice to

adoption and we have at-

had no contact whatsoever.

defendant, respondent, or cite

tempted to locate the father of

The presumed father and

because location of presumed

the minor child, he is Salvador

mother never lived together.

father cannot be located.

Alvarez Flores. My wife does

4. Therefore , the Petition-

not know where Mr. Alvarez

ers allege that the presumed

The petition complaint or peti-

Flores is and she has not seen

father has abandoned the mi-

tion, which is for step-parent,

him for more than 6 years.

nor child pursuant to Family

was filed herein on 4/02/2013.

The last time she saw him

Code section 7822(a) (2) and

was when Justin, the minor

furthermore allege that this no

A copy of the summons or

child was 3 months or so old.

contact whatsoever between

citation and the complaint or

My attorney has run a mylife,

the presumed father and mi-

petition could not be served by

people search and his where-

nor child that this is presump-

any of the following methods

abouts are unknown. We do

tive evidence of intent by the

Miriam’s Day Care

for the reasons shown:

not have any past contact per-

presumed father to abandon

sons to locate him either by

said minor child pursuant to

Se habla Español/English Miriam Rosas Terron Instruye al niño en su camino, y aun cuando fuese viejo no se apartará de él. pr.22:6

1. Handing copies to the per-

friends or relatives.

Family code section 7822 (b).

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the person to be served with

I declare under penalty of per-

able to locate him, nor his

the person who apparently

jury under the laws of the State

whereabouts.

was in charge and by thereaf-

of California that the foregoing

persons, including the minor’s

ter mailing copies

is true and correct. - Signed

mother, they have contacted

by; Juan Jose Llamas.

who may have known where

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2. The Petitioner and the

I have filed a stepparent

ONY’S

20 yrs. experiecnce

certificate.

circulation in California and

MAY THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS be adored, glorified, loved & preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude Worker of Miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, Helper of the Helpless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day, by the ninth day your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised.

Thank you.

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son to be served. – cannot be

5. Petitioners have made an ef-

located.

Executed 4/02/13 at San Jose,

fort to locate and discover the

2. Leaving during usual office

California.

whereabouts of the presumed

hours copies in the office of

(by first

class mail, postage prepaid) to

father and they have not been

the person to be served at the

The various

the presumed father may have

place where the copies were

Published: April 12, 19, 26;

been, have not seen him and

left. – unknown place of em-

May 03, 2013.

his whereabouts continues to

ployment.

be unknown. Our attorney’s

3. Leaving copies at the

AMENDED PETITION FOR

office has ran a People Search

dwelling house, usual place

TERMINATION FOR

and they were not able to lo-

of abode, or usual place of

PARENTAL RIGHTS

cate him. Petitioners request

business of the person to be

that the court enter an order to

served in the presence of a

In re: The Step Parent Adop-

terminate the father’s parental

competent member of the

tion petition of Juan Jose

rights.

household or a person appar-

Llamas

6. Petitioner further desire

ently in charge of his office or

Petitioner:

this court to enter its order

place of business, at least 18

On

of

terminating the parental rights

years of age, who shall be in-

Justin Salvador Alvarez Ibarra

of Salvador Alvarez Flores

formed of the general nature

for Termination of Parental

and declaring the minor child

of the papers and by thereafter

Rights of Presumed Father.

free from parental custody

mailing copies (by first class

behalf

Case No. 1-12 –AD 00874

mail, postage prepaid) to the

and control pursuant to Family code sections 7822 (a) (2)

person to be served at place

Petitioner, Juan Jose Llamas

and 7822 (b), that the child

where the copies were left. –

petitions for an Order of this

has been presumptively aban-

unknown.

Court Terminating the pre-

doned by his father.

4. Sending (by first class mail

sumed father’s parental rights

or airmail) copies to the per-

and declaring the minor child,

son to be served, together with

Justin Salvador Alvarez Ibarra,

two copies of required form of

is free from Salvador Alvarez

notice and acknowledgment

Flores, the presumed father

and a return envelope, post-

of the minor child. And dis-

I the undersigned certify and

age prepaid, addressed to the

pensing with notice to the

declare that I have read the

Signed by: Juan Jose Llamas Verification

preceding

document

and

know its contents. We are a party to this action. The matters stated in the document are true of my own knowledge and belief except as to those matters specifically stated on information and believe, and as to those matters, I believe then to be true.

Executed this April 02, 2013 at San Jose California.

I declare the preceding is true and correct under penalty of perjury under the State of California.

Signed by: Juan Jose Llamas Published: April 12, 19, 26; May 03, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 576889 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, “UCSC Extension Silicon Valley” University of California Santa Cruz Extension, 2505 Augustine Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. The Regents of the University of California, 1111 Franklin St, 8th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607. This business is conducted by a corporation registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 06/01/2011. “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.)

The Regents of the University of California Sean Si/CFO April 12, 19, 26; May 03, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/04/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 576545 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Chavinda Trucking LLC., 3362 San Mardo Ave., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Chavinda Trucking LLC., 3362 San Mardo Ave., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by a limited liability company registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

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

Chavinda Trucking LLC Alfonso R Garcia Jr. April 12, 19, 26; May 03, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/26/13.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV244415 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nagaraj Kesavan & Sudha Nagaraj TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Nagaraj Kesavan & Sudha Nagaraj, filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yadviga Nagaraj to Rithvika Nagaraj 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 names should not be granted on 07/09/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 10, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain

Judge of the Superior Court April 12, 19, 26; May 03, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV244337 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tran Hai & Tran Minh Dang TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Tran Hai & Tran Minh Dang, filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tran Phuc T. to Tran John Phuc 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 names should not be granted on 07/02/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 09, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 12, 19, 26; May 03, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV244294 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jennifer Koga & Samuel Grove TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Jennifer Koga & Samuel Grove, filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alexis Aya Koga Grove to Alexis Lucero GroveTHE 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 names should not be granted on 07/09/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 08, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 12, 19, 26; May 03, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 576751 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Garcia’s Fruit, 758 Remo St., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Noemi Garcia, 758 Remo St., San Jose, CA 95116, Sandra Garcia 758 Remo St, San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/02/13. “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.)

Noemi Garcia April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 04/02/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 576653 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Sal Tac Armory, 80 Oak Grove Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara Co. Cody S. & Associates Inc., 3131 S. Bacom Ave., 120, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by a corporation registrants have not began business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Cody S. & Associates Inc Cody Bryan Kensit Salfen/President April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/29/13.

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APRIL 12 - APRIL 18 , 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 576389 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Cesar B Mechanic, 1600 Stokes St., San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Cesar Bravo, 1600 Stokes St @12, San Jose, CA 95126.

This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/22/13. “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.)

Cesar Bravo April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/22/13.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV243856 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Elizabeth Gomez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Maria Elizabeth Gomez filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jose Andres Gasca Padilla to Guillermo Adrian Gomez b. Sasha Nayeli Gasca Padilla to Sasha Maria Gomez. 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 names should not be granted on 06/25/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 29, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV243552 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ashley Bolton TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Ashley Bolton filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ashley Nicole Bonnie Bolton to Ashley Bonita Rae. 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 names should not be granted on 06/18/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 25, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV243445 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Charles Alan Knoth TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Charles Alan Knoth filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Charles Alan Knoth to Charles Alan DeFilippis. 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 names should not be granted on 06/18/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county

of Santa Clara.

March 21, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV243388 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: James Eric Coulter TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, James Eric Coulter filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. James Eric Coulter to James Eric Bonnette. 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 names should not be granted on 06/11/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 21, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court April 05, 12, 19, 26, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 576293 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, XL Vehicle Graphics & Digital Prints, 979 W. San Carlos St. Ste C, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. O & J Inc. 979 W. San Carlos St. Suite C., San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by a corporation registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

O & J Inc. Omar Lara March 29; April 5, 12, 19, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/20/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 575900 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Eres Makeup Academy, 2229 Paragon Dr., San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Lizbeth Rivas, 421 Oakland Ave., San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Lizbeth Rivas March 29; April 5, 12, 19, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/11/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 575882 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, A & L Auto Connection, 288 E Virginia St., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. John Vo, 2600 Corde Terra Cir., Apt # 5407, San Jose, CA 95111, Ly La, 2066 Sierra Rd., San Jose, CA 95131. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

John Vo March 29; April 5, 12, 19, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/11/13.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV240926 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Laurent Joseph DiasSanchez, Leonce Julian Sanchez-

Dias, Lucien Jason Sanchez-Dias & Kathryn Ann Sanchez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Laurent Joseph Dias-Sanchez, Leonce Julian Sanchez-Dias, Lucien Jason Sanchez-Dias & Kathryn Ann Sanchez filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Laurent Joseph Dias-Sanchez to Laurent Joseph Dias b. Leonce Julian Sanchez-Dias to Leonce Julian Dias c.

Lucien Jason Sanchez-Dias to Lucien Jason Dias d. Kathryn Ann Sanchez to Kathryn Ann Sanchez-Dias. 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 names should not be granted on 05/07/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 26, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 29; April 05, 12, 19, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV243474 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: James Myron Merdler TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, James Myron Merdler filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. James Myron Merdler to James Wallace Nomoto . 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 names should not be granted on 06/18/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 22, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 29; April 05, 12, 19, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV243391 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Juan Villa Aguila TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Juan Villa Aguila filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Juan Villa Aguila aka Juan Villa to Johnathan Villa . 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 names should not be granted on 06/18/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 21, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 29; April 05, 12, 19, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV243312 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Matin Moslem TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Matin Moslem filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Matin Moslem to Matin Mosley .

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 names should not be granted on 06/11/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 20, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 29; April 05, 12, 19, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV243132 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cesar Gutierrez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Cesar Gutierrez filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cesar Gutierrez aka Cesar Sandoval to (first) Cesar (last) Gutierrez Sandoval . 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 names should not be granted on 05/28/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 18, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 29; April 05, 12, 19, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND GENDER NO. 113CV241855 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alejandro Rodriguez Flores TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Alejandro Rodriguez Flores filed a petition with this court for a decree changing petitioners name to: Judy Rodriguez Flores petitioner has also filed a petition for a decree changing petitioner’s gender from male to female and for the issuance of a new birth certificate reflecting the gender and name changes. 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 should not be granted on 05/21/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

February 26, 2013 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 29; April 05, 12, 19, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 576244 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Black Rose Apparel, 619 University Ave., San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. Angel Palacios, 10396 Nancy Lane, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/18/2013. “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.)

Angel Palacios March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/18/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 576118 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Cables4Computer, Batteries4Laptop, SOHO-VOIP-PHONE, PARTS4PC, RACKS4SERVER, BUYCOOLGADGETS, RETRACTABLECABLES OGIZMOS,ASKFORATUT OR,MAILRAIL,WORLDOFAYURVE DA, Autospareparts USA, Securityproductazone, Nexhi, onrit, zillabay, 1313 N. Milpitas Blvd., Suite 285, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Namo Solutions, 1313 N. Milpitas, Blvd. #285, Milpitas, CA 95035.

This business is conducted by a corporation registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/06/2004.

“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.)

Namo Solutions Vinod Shantilal/CEO March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/14/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 576014 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Claudia’s House Cleaning, 497 S. Willard Ave Apt. 3, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Claudia Vazquez, 497 S. Willard Ave. Apt., 3, San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Claudia Vazquez March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/12/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 575995 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Auto Diagnostic and Suspension, 660 Coleman Ave #10., San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. Rossette Ghanem, 405 S. Buena Vista Ave., Apt A., San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on. “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.)

Rossette Ghanem March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/12/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 575717 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Banda La Tropicana, 3411 Story Rd., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Conrado Perez Ruiz, 3411 Story Rd., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/06/13. “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.)

Conrado Perez Ruiz March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 03/06/13.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV243127 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kelly Gene Jones TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Kelly Gene Jones has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kristopher Ray George Hoyland, Jr. to Kristopher Paul Jones.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any,

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why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 06/11/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

March 18, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 22, 29; April 05, 12, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV242999 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anh Kim Pham & Khai Lam TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Anh Kim Pham & Khai Lam have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Trevor Minh Lam to Trevor Minh Pham. 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 names should not be granted on 06/11/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 15, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 22, 29; April 05, 12, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV242346 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Samantha Vu TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Samantha Vu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Darren Tran to Darren Joseph Vu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 05/28/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

March 06, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 22, 29; April 05, 12, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV242175 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Merced Ortiz TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Merced Ortiz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Itzel Cruz to Itzel Ortiz. 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 names should not be granted on 05/28/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 05, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court March 22, 29; April 05, 12, 2013.

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Metafísica al alcance de todos Mario Jiménez Castillo EL OBSERVADOR Se sabe que la metafísica es la ciencia que trata las leyes mentales y espirituales, que explican todo lo que está más allá del mundo físico, aquello que no presenta forma física aparente, y aún así, existe en nuestro espacio. La metafísica se basa en el balance y amor universal, el amor al prójimo, la paz, la fe y la generosidad. Esta ciencia dicta leyes prácticas que se pueden aplicar a la vida cotidiana, entre estas leyes se encuentra la “Ley del mentalismo” Ley basada en todo aquello que podemos lograr con el poder de la mente.

Todo ser humano es capaz de trasformar situaciones negativas en “positivas”, únicamente haciendo uso de la fuerza metal, sus emociones y su buena voluntad.

Si experimentamos escasez de dinero, desempleo, problemas de salud o llegamos a sentir que una mala vibra nos persigue, lo más acertado ante tales circunstancias es decretar lo siguiente: “No acepto esta situación, deseo abundancia, buena salud y prosperidad en armonía para todos y para todo el mundo, gracias poder universal por escucharme”.

Otra alternativa es bendecir, bendecir diariamente por lo que tenemos y por aquello que estamos por recibir. La metafísica se ha vuelto cada vez más necesaria, especial-

mente ante la crisis que afecta al mundo. Debemos afirmar diariamente prosperidad, para nosotros y para todos. Afirmar que nuestro planeta es hermoso, que cada día que pasa, habrá entendimiento, justicia, tolerancia, orden y bienestar entre las razas. Que por fin nos daremos cuenta que la tierra es un organismo viviente, que comenzaremos a cuidar, amar y proteger.

Afirme y decrete lo que necesite en este momento de su vida, sin importar lo difícil o complicado que parezca, si lo hace con fe y convencido que en su vida se dará un cambio positivo, el universo mismo obrará en su beneficio para que sus deseos se cumplan. ¡Obre de buena fe y recibirá bendiciones!Afirmaciones diarias para una vida más positiva: Las siguientes afirmaciones son propicias para levantarnos el ánimo y atraer prosperidad, al decretarlas se crea una aura positiva a nuestro alrededor que nos conduce al regocijo, armonía, serenidad y paz interior. También puede decretar a menudo su propio “Mantra”, una frase que le llene de energía positiva y le haga sentir reconfortado y feliz.

• Mi mente es una fuente inagotable de valiosas ideas que al ponerlas en práctica siempre benefician a los que me rodean y a mí mismo.

• Todo lo que haga de corazón retorna a mí como una bendición del cielo.

• Si aprendo a perdonar las faltas y errores de los demás, también mis fallas serán perdonadas.

• Cuando alguien necesite de mi consuelo o de mi ayuda, siempre estaré dispuesto y acudiré en su auxilio.

• Mi buena voluntad es el mayor de los tesoros que ofrezco diariamente a los demás.

• Mi vida es un caudal de abundancia, no existe la escasez, solamente la experiencia.

• La felicidad es el hábito maravilloso que debo cultivar y desarrollar día a día.

• Si el mundo que me rodea es frío, yo lo abrigaré con el calor de mi optimismo.

• La humildad es el preciado don que engrandece mi alma y mi espíritu.

• Mi existencia es un cúmulo de buenas experiencias que me hacen sentir feliz.

• La verdadera amistad es el tesoro que más valoro en mi corazón.

• Cada ser humano tiene un don hermoso que compartir con los demás.

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Safety tips for seniors: reducing risk, increasing peace of mind (BPT)

If you’re just entering retirement, chances are you have many years of good health and independence ahead. But the normal aging process still brings limitations that we all need to prepare for - such as slower reaction times and declining vision - which can lead to accidents and injuries.

Many accidents are preventable though, and you can take simple measures to enhance your safety as you age.

In your home Falls are one of the greatest age-related risks inside the home. One in three adults older than 65 falls each year, and the risk of injury rises with age, according to the National Safety Council.

Many falls are caused by hazards that are easy to avoid if you know what to look for.

To prevent tripping, eliminate clutter on floors, remove throw rugs or tack them down with double-sided tape, and make sure electrical and phone cords are kept out of the way. You might need to rearrange some of your furniture as well, to ensure that there are unobstructed pathways into and out of every room.

In the bathroom, use a nonslip rubber mat or stick nonslip adhesive strips to the bottom of the bathtub or shower. You may also want to consider installing grab bars. Keep a night light on in the bathroom at night, and

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remove any obstacles in the path from the bedroom to the bathroom.

If your house has stairs, make sure they have good lighting (with light switches at both the top and bottom of the staircase) and sturdy handrails (preferably on both sides). Attaching nonslip rubber treads is a good idea if the steps are potentially slippery.

The kitchen presents a slightly different set of potential hazards. To reduce the risk that you’ll cut or burn yourself, make sure there is bright, nonglare lighting over all food preparation areas. Also, it’s better to store sharp knives in a knife block or rack rather than loose in a drawer. And make sure any hazardous substances (such as cleaning supplies) are well marked and stored in a place where they’re unlikely to be misidentified or come in contact with food.

Outdoors To make your yard safer, replace or repair any broken or loose paving stones and clear the walkways of overgrown branches or any other potential tripping hazards.

Make sure all handrails are firm and secure. Mark the edges of steps with reflective tape and check that there is enough light to see obstacles at night.

You might want to consider a timer or motion-detector light near the front door so you don’t have to fumble with your keys in the dark.

And, just in case, make sure your house number is visible and lighted so emergency personnel can find it quickly.

In the car To increase your safety on the road, have your vision and hearing checked every year, and, if you need them, wear your glasses or hearing aid when driving. Know your limitations and avoid situations that make you uncomfortable - for example, you may decide to avoid driving at night or on extremely busy roads.

Have your car checked regularly by a trusted mechanic to make sure it stays in good working order, and keep a cellphone with you so you’re prepared in case of an emergency, which can’t be emphasized enough. It’s good to have a cellphone on hand for any type of emergency not just in the car. In a 2011 survey by the Pew Research Center, 40 percent of respondents who owned cellphones said that in the past 30 days they had found themselves in an emergency situation in which having their phone with them helped. Knowing that you can call for help at any time provides great peace of mind, and a cellphone doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive.

Most accidents don’t just happen. If you follow these simple safety tips, you’ll decrease your risk of injury and increase your chances of enjoying a long, happy retirement in the comfort of your own home.

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EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 2077: Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) serves as a security repairmen stationed on an evacuated Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying alien threat who still scavenges what’s left of our planet, Jack’s mission is almost complete.

In a matter of two weeks, he will join the remaining survivors on a lunar colony far from the war-torn world he has long called home.

Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. “42” tells the story of two men—the great Jackie Robinson and trailblazing Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey—whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball.

In 1947, Branch Rickey put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson to the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking Major League Baseball’s infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and other players.

Facing blatant racism from every side, even his own team, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey’s hopes. Instead, Number 42 let his talent on the field do the talking—ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his critics, and paving the way for others to follow.

“Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy”

Ante un nutrido público en el Hawaii Theatre Center de Honolulu, Gabriel Iglesias abre el espectáculo compartiendo su amor por todo lo que tenga que ver con Hawai, desde su conductor de autobús y guía de fiestas hawaianas preferido hasta algunas palabras elegidas de la jerga local. A partir de allí, hace reír a la audiencia con historias comiquísimas sobre la singular vida de una estrella internacional de la comedia: sus presentaciones en Arabia Saudita, su participación en la película “Magic Mike” y la experiencia de criar a un adolescente que le huye al desodorante.

El DVD y el Blu-ray extendidos y sin censura de “Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy” tendrá 50 minutos de material extra, entre los que se encuentran “Fluffy Presents: Alfred Robles”, la presentación de apertura de Robles en la grabación de Hawai; el bis de la presentación de Iglesias; una escena eliminada; y un corto de 25 minutos sobre el detrás de escena, que les ofrece a los fanáticos un vistazo desde adentro a la preparación de Iglesias para el show.

Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, Jack’s soaring existence is brought crashing down after he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft.

Drawn to Jack through a connection that transcends logic, her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he thought he knew. The fate of humanity now rests solely in the hands of a man who believed our world was soon to be lost forever.

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Rihanna and Rocky shine at the Diamonds Tour Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR

eral people waiting in line to meet and greet Rocky as he graciously posed, and conversed with fans briefly, before having to leave. During the set preparations for Rihanna, there were several hit electronic dance music songs playing over the house speakers. At this point hundreds of people were dancing along to the music, creating an atmosphere of a dance club for a couple of minutes here and there. It was certain that the crowd was beyond excitement at seeing their heroine, Rihanna, perform later on in the night.

Pop artist Rihanna’s highly acclaimed “Diamond World Tour” stopped at the HP Pavilion on Saturday, April 6th, to a crowd of more than 17,000 fans who spent more than 3 hours dancing and singing along to their favorite artists’ music.

Up and coming Harlem New York native, A$AP Rocky, opened for Rihanna with an uproarious, bass heavy, gothic hip-hop performance. Rocky’s set showcased his lyrical prowess and charismatic stage presence.

His stage décor included large screens, which showcased anything from his hit song titles like “Kissin’ Pink” and “Peso”, as well as footage of TV static and the staples of mainstream hip-hop: money, attractive ladies, and jewelry.

In the middle of the stage sat

a lavish white throne where he sat a couple of times, while talking to the audience in between songs. At one point he had two energetic attendees

join him on stage and dance for a song or two. He ended his set with the radio friendly version of his song titled “F**kin’ Problems”, which

currently resides up high on the Billboard 100 as it has for the last couple of months.

During the nearly 40 minute intermission there were sev-

When Rihanna did finally come on, there seemed to be not one silent soul in the HP Pavilion. As expected, her stage presence was captivating. She had a full band that would eventually lower under the stage for the final act of her performance. Giant luminated screens surrounded the ex-

terior of the stage and up into the top of the stage, showing flashes of pictures, lyrics, and her logo, which consists of a sharp, stylized “R”. The initial ancient roman fixtures and artwork canvassed upon the screens alluded to the throne and antiquity of the previous performer, but with Rihanna it had come full circle production-wise.

The many styles and identities of Rihanna were shown on stage throughout the nearly 2-hour performance. From the “Reggae Rihanna”, with her songs “You Da One” and “Man Down”, to the electronic music Rihanna pumped up with songs like “We Found Love” and the edgy “Pour It Up”. Overall Rihanna’s enigmatic performance showcased why she is one of the world’s most coveted and entertaining pop artists in history.

Ahorre dinero en su cuenta de PG&E El programa de California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) ofrece un descuento mensual en las cuentas de energía a los hogares que reúnan los requisitos de ingresos.

Para más información, visite www.pge.com/care o llame al 1-866-732-3409.

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Después de 25 años, los españoles recuerdan gol de chilena de Sánchez

El gol de chilena que protagonizó el mexicano Hugo Sánchez el 10 de abril de 1988 aún es recordado por los españoles, quienes denominan al ex jugador como “el mejor ariete puro en la historia del Real Madrid”.

En declaraciones al diario Marca, el ex jugador mexicano, de 54 años de edad, recordó que desde niño empezó a realizar este tipo de disparos a la portería en cada juego que participaba, siempre pensando en que un día podría hacerlo de manera perfecta.

“Me preparé desde pequeño para ese momento.

Hacía chilenas en todas las pachangas, en la calle, en la

San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced that the team has signed unrestricted free agent goaltender Troy Grosenick to an entry-level contract.

“We think that Troy is a quality goaltender and we are excited to bring him into the fold,” said Wilson. “He has excelled the past couple seasons at Union playing for coach Rick Bennett and his

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On Tuesday, April 9, the two fighters held a joint teleconference to discuss their upcoming fight.

casa, en el jardín, en el colegio. Dedicaba mucho tiempo a practicar esa suerte, bien, solo o bien, con alguien que me tiraba la pelota para perfeccionar la técnica.

“Es difícil decirlo, pero creo que la practiqué unas 15 mil veces a lo largo de mi carrera”, comentó.

Por otra parte, Sánchez Márquez reconoció que “cuando me centraban desde mi izquierda, casi me sentía más cómodo finalizando de chilena que de cabeza. Y

aquel día me vino perfecta.

Fue un gol soñado con el escenario y con la camiseta perfectas”.

El ahora director técnico hace una pausa en su carrera en espera de poder dirigir algún club en el futbol europeo, para lo cual ya se prepara.

“Esperaré ofertas a partir de junio. Sigo ilusionado con mi profesión de técnico. He tenido propuestas, mas quiero ver lo que tengo en Europa”, concluyó.

Sharks sign goaltender Troy Grosenick San Jose CALIFORNIA

Melendez Ready for Henderson The UFC will be returning to San Jose on April 20 and Gilbert Melendez, who fights out of San Francisco, will be headlining the event.

His opponent will be Benson Henderson, UFC Lightweight Champion.

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A 25 años de distancia, el mexicano aseguró “que aquel gol fue el gol de mis sueños, el mejor de mi carrera. En México lo denominan el señor gol”.

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staff, and we feel he can be a valuable member of our organization.”

Grosenick, 23, has spent the past three seasons at Union College of the ECAC. In 201213, Grosenick posted a 17-15-5 record. His 2.12 goals-against average, .926 save percentage and .609 winning percentage ranked him 4th among all ECAC goaltenders in each category.

In 2011-12, Grosenick led all ECAC goaltenders in goals-against average (1.65),

save percentage (.936) and winning percentage (.758), while posting a 22-6-3 record.

His strong season earned him several top honors including First-Team AHCA All-American, the Ken Dryden Award as ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Year and he was Union’s first Hobey Baker Award finalist.

The six-foot-one, 190-pound native of Brookfield, Wisconsin played two seasons for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in the USHL prior to joining Union, posting a 39-19-6 record.

“I have been preparing for this fight for a long time,” Melendez said. “I want to prove to everyone that I am the number one Light Weight in the world and this is my opportunity to do so.”

Henderson also said that he too was looking forward to stepping into The Octagon with Melendez.

“Gilbert is a great fighter and he has proven it over the years. He was the champion at Strikeforce for a reason,” Henderson said. “He is definiately not someone that I passed in my career with the UFC.” The fight with Henderson will also give Melendez a chance to avenge Nate Diaz, who lost to Henderson in December of last year.

“Nate is a good friend of mine. I grew up with him.”

Melendez said. “I want to win this fight for him. I also want to bring a title to my team Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.”

Also on the fight card will be Daniel Cormier, who fights out of San Jose. His opponent will be heavyweight veteran, Frank Mir. “This will be a great opportunity for me, to finally fight in

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the UFC, and show everyone what I can do.” Cormier said.

Leading up to this fight, Mir, his opponent, has been trash talking about Cormier and saying he was going to take one of Cormier limbs with him.

“If Frank needs to say those things to prepare for this fight, so be it. I’m just going to go out there and fight my fight. I’m not worried at all about what Mir is saying,” Cormier said.

Both Melendez and Cormier are former fighters for the defunct Strikeforce mix martial arts promotion, but feel that they are under no pressure to represent their former organization.

“We are all UFC fighters now,” Cormier said. “All we have to worry about is competing.”

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