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CINCO DE MAYO: CELEBRATION OF THE BATTLE OF PUEBLA

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odos los mexicanos sabemos desde pequeños que el Cinco de Mayo es una de las grandes hazañas heroicas del pueblo mexicano, una fecha simbólica que conmemora la histórica victoria del general Ignacio Zaragoza y de sus huestes patrióticas contra el ejército invasor francés en el central estado de Puebla en 1862.

Pero en los últimos 158 años, la celebración de La Batalla de Puebla se ha convertido no sólo en un festejo profundamente binacional entre México y los Estados Unidos, sino esencialmente en una celebración de la hispanidad, un reconocimiento de las raíces comunes que nos conectan en las entrañas y de las contribuciones únicas de las hispanas y los hispanos a la cultura, a la economía y diversidad de los Estados Unidos.

Al igual que lo presidentes Benito Juárez y Abraham Lincoln confrontaron en esa época retos existenciales para la integridad y el futuro de sus naciones, nuestros pueblos y la humanidad lidiamos ahora con un desafío mayúsculo con la pandemia del Covid-19, que nuevamente pone al descubierto lo mejor de nosotros: nuestra voluntad infinita para luchar contra la adversidad, en cualquiera de sus formas.

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laboralmente por la pandemia.

“Esta no sólo es mi historia, es la historia de mi madre y de personas como ella”.

Qué mejor celebración del Cinco de Mayo y del Día de las Madres, que dotar a todos los patriotas excepcionales de DACA y TPS que trabajan en actividades esenciales, de la seguridad y certeza que merecen, extendiéndoles sus permisos de estadía y trabajo. O mejor aún, aprobando en el Senado la iniciativa de ley que les abre la puerta a una solución permanente.

Ellos han estado y siguen estando a la altura de las circunstancias, ahora les corresponde a los líderes políticos hacer lo propio.

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ll Mexicans have known since childhood that Cinco de Mayo is one of the great heroic feats of the Mexican people, a symbolic date that commemorates the historic victory of General Ignacio Zaragoza and his patriotic armies against the invading French army in the central state of Puebla in 1862.

But over the last 158 years, the celebration of La Batalla de Puebla has become not only a deeply binational celebration between Mexico and the United States, but essentially a celebration of Latinity, a recognition of the common roots that connect us in the innards and unique contributions of Hispanic

Aquí hemos reconocido los grandes héroes anónimos de esta nueva batalla, a los que encontramos y honramos donde quiera que volteamos: en los hospitales, las ambulancias, los campos de cultivo, los supermercados. Todos los que arriesgan su propia vida las 24 horas del día para salvar las de otros.

But this Cinco de Mayo it is more significant than ever to focus our gaze on a group of unique Hispanic men and women who are in the front row of the battlefield and who, despite living in the most total uncertainty about their lives and their future, show a spirit, dedication and dedication which deserve to be recognized and protected.

Of that total, around 29,000 Dreamers and 11,000 Tepesianos work specifically in the health sector, as doctors, nurses, emergency workers, but thousands more are working tirelessly from their own trenches as teachers or vital services workers.

As dreamer Karen Reyes explains, a dedicated school teacher and daughter of an undocumented mother who has also been affected at work by the pandemic, “This is not only my story, it is the story of my mother and people like her.”

Por supuesto me refiero a nuestros “dreamers” beneficiarios de DACA y a nuestros hermanos beneficiarios del TPS. Un total de 202,500 “soñadores” y 131,300 “tepesianos” pertenecen al ejército de trabajadores esenciales que se arriesgan diariamente contra un enemigo común.

Como explica la dreamer Karen Reyes, una dedicada maestra escolar e hija de una madre indocumentada quien también se ha visto afectada

Here we have recognized the great anonymous heroes of this new battle, whom we find and honor wherever we turn: in hospitals, ambulances, farm fields, supermarkets. All those who risk their own lives 24 hours a day to save those of others.

Of course I am referring to our “dreamers”, the DACA beneficiaries and our TPS beneficiaries. A total of 202,500 “dreamers” and 131,300 “Tepesianos” belong to the army of essential workers who risk themselves daily against a common enemy.

Pero este Cinco de Mayo es más significativo que nunca enfocar la mirada en un grupo de hispanas e hispanos singulares que están en la primera fila del campo de batalla y que, pese a vivir en la más total incertidumbre sobre su vida y su futuro, nos muestran un espíritu, una dedicación y entrega, que merecen ser reconocidos y protegidos.

De ese total, alrededor de 29,000 dreamers y 11,000 tepesianos trabajan específicamente en el sector de salud, como doctores, enfermeras, trabajadores de emergencia, pero miles más están laboran incansablemente desde sus propias trincheras como maestras, maestros o trabajadores de servicios vitales.

Just as Presidents Benito Juárez and Abraham Lincoln faced existential challenges for the integrity and future of their nations at that time, our people and humanity are now dealing with a major challenge with the Covid-19 pandemic, which once again exposes the best of us: our infinite will to fight against adversity, in any of its forms.

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What better celebration of Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day than to provide all exceptional patriots with DACA and TPS who work in essential activities with the security and certainty they deserve, extending their stay and work permits. Or better yet, approving the bill in the Senate that opens the door to a permanent solution.

They have been and continue to rise to the occasion, now it is up to political leaders to do the same.

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STEVE GARVEY CALLS PRO-PALESTINIAN STUDENT PROTESTERS ‘TERRORISTS’

The Republican contender for U.S. Senate criticizes USC student encampments as acts of terrorism. Nearly 100 demonstrators were arrested on trespassing charges.

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STEVE GARVEY LLAMA ‘TERRORISTAS’ A LOS MANIFESTANTES ESTUDIANTILES PRO PALESTINOS El candidato republicano al Senado de Estados Unidos critica los campamentos de estudiantes de la USC como actos de terrorismo. Casi 100 manifestantes fueron arrestados por cargos de invasión de propiedad privada.

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teve Garvey, one of the final two candidates for California’s U.S. Senate seat, called pro-Palestinian protesters who build encampments on college campuses “terrorists,” as tension over the Gaza war intensifies.

Garvey entró en el debate. En una rara aparición pública después de las primarias del 5 de marzo, afirmó que los manifestantes apoyaban a los terroristas y calificó la protesta de la USC como “terrorismo disfrazado de libertad de expresión”, sin señalar ningún lenguaje específico utilizado por los manifestantes.

Garvey, a Republican, made the statements last week in Los Angeles about the University of Southern California — a day after police arrested almost 100 anti-war protesters on campus on trespassing charges during a largely peaceful demonstration Wednesday.

La Primera Enmienda protege los discursos incluso si suenan extremadamente “amenazadores” o “amenazadores”, según Michelle Deutchman, directora ejecutiva del Centro Nacional para la Libertad de Expresión y el Compromiso Cívico de la Universidad de California.

The event was part of the latest nationwide wave of student-led protests at public and private colleges and universities as the humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza during the Israeli offensive in response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that killed 1,200 people in Israel. For months, demonstrators have been calling for a permanent ceasefire in the war that has now killed more than 33,000 Palestinians in Gaza.

“Estas organizaciones no están formadas por niños en dormitorios que hacen una declaración de que probablemente no entienden realmente de qué se trata. Esto es un apoyo organizado al terrorismo”, afirmó Garvey. “Creo que las manifestaciones que permiten a la gente construir campamentos que obstruyen el camino a las clases y la oportunidad de aprender son terrorismo”.

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Some students are pressuring their university leaders to divest from Israel and defense contractors that sell weapons to Israel. The demonstrations sparked clashes between police officers and protesters and led to arrests of activists across campuses, with some Columbia University students filing a federal civil rights complaint against law enforcement.

At the University of Southern California, tension has been brewing for more than a week after administrators canceled the commencement speech by valedictorian Asna Tabassum, after a pro-Israel group deemed her social media post of a pro-Palestinian link antisemitic, which she disputed. On Thursday April 25, USC canceled its main-stage commencement entirely.

On Wednesday, students built tents where the commencement was supposed to take place, with some holding up “Free Palestine” signs, the Los Angeles Times reported. The university’s Hillel Foundation, a Jewish organization, condemned some of the chants as antisemitic, while the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Los Angeles, a Muslim advocacy group, criticized the university for a “violent crackdown” and “use of excessive forces” against free speech.

On Thursday, Garvey waded into the debate.

Making a rare public appearance after the March 5 primary, he claimed that the protesters supported terrorists, calling the USC protest “terrorism disguised as free speech” without pointing to any specific language used by demonstrators.

The First Amendment protects speeches even if they sound extremely “menacing” or “threatening,” according to Michelle Deutchman, executive director of the National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement at the University of California.

“These organizations aren’t by kids in dormitories who are making a statement that they probably don’t really understand what it’s about. This is organized support of terrorism,” Garvey claimed. “I believe demonstrations that allow people to build encampments that obstruct the pathway to classes, and the opportunity to learn, is terrorism.”

Garvey’s campaign did not immediately respond to an inquiry for evidence supporting claims of protesters’ ties to terrorism, which

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the Federal Bureau of Investigation defines as involving unlawful use of violence to “intimidate or coerce” the government or civilians to advance a political or social agenda.

Garvey said he would support charging protesters with terrorism if the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office decided to do so. When asked if the office plans to bring those charges, spokesperson Venusse Dunn said: “When law enforcement presents a case to our office, we apply the law to the facts of each case and determine what charges, if any, are appropriate.”

Garvey also called on the federal government to withhold funding from universities and strip faculty members of tenure if they support the protesters.

The former L.A. Dodgers star has said he supports Israel’s right to defend itself in the war until Hamas is destroyed.

Rep. Adam Schiff, the Democrat from Burbank who advanced from the March primary with Garvey, has also supported Israel in the war.

Schiff was reluctant to call for a ceasefire for months, but supported President Joe Biden’s call last month for a ceasefire tied to a larger deal. Schiff also voted alongside most Democrats to send $26 billion in aid to Israel last week.

Schiff’s campaign did not respond to an inquiry for comment on Garvey’s comments. But it did this evening send a statement about the campus protests.

“Jewish students need to both be safe and feel safe on their college campuses — but that will never be the case as long as universities allow hateful, antisemitic rhetoric, or even violence, to be tolerated,” Schiff said in the statement. “The participation of faculty or administrative personnel in antisemitic demonstrations is even more malignant…. I stand firm in condemning antisemitism in all its forms and affirm the need to ensure the safety and inclusion of all students on campus.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom, asked about the USC arrests at a press conference on April 25, said his office is “very mindful of what’s going on at the campuses and want to maintain people’s rights to protest — at the same time do so peacefully, without any hate.”

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teve Garvey, uno de los dos últimos candidatos al escaño en el Senado de California, llamó “terroristas” a los manifestantes pro palestinos que construyen campamentos en los campus universitarios, mientras se intensifica la tensión por la guerra de Gaza.

Garvey, un republicano, hizo estas declaraciones este 25 de abril en Los Ángeles sobre la Universidad del Sur de California, un día después de que la policía arrestara a casi 100 manifestantes pacifistas en el campus por cargos de invasión de propiedad privada durante una manifestación mayoritariamente pacífica el miércoles.

El evento fue parte de la última ola nacional de protestas encabezadas por estudiantes en colegios y universidades públicas y privadas mientras la crisis humanitaria empeora en Gaza durante la ofensiva israelí en respuesta al ataque de Hamas del 7 de octubre que mató a 1,200 personas en Israel. Durante meses, los manifestantes han estado pidiendo un alto el fuego permanente en la guerra que ya ha matado a más de 33,000 palestinos en Gaza.

Algunos estudiantes están presionando a los líderes de sus universidades para que se deshagan de Israel y de los contratistas de defensa que venden armas a Israel. Las manifestaciones provocaron enfrentamientos entre agentes de policía y manifestantes y provocaron arrestos de activistas en todos los campus, y algunos estudiantes de la Universidad de Columbia presentaron una denuncia federal de derechos civiles contra las fuerzas del orden.

En la Universidad del Sur de California, la tensión ha estado creciendo durante más de una semana después de que los administradores cancelaron el discurso de graduación de la mejor estudiante Asna Tabassum, después de que un grupo proisraelí considerara antisemita su publicación en las redes sociales como un vínculo pro-palestino, lo cual ella cuestionó. Este 25 de abril, la USC canceló por completo su inicio en el escenario principal.

El miércoles, los estudiantes construyeron tiendas de campaña donde se suponía que tendría lugar la ceremonia de graduación, y algunos sostenían carteles de “Palestina libre”, informó Los Angeles Times. La Fundación Hillel de la universidad, una organización judía, condenó algunos de los cánticos como antisemitas, mientras que el Consejo de Relaciones Estadounidenses-Islámicas de Los Ángeles, un grupo de defensa de los musulmanes, criticó a la universidad por una “represión violenta” y el “uso de fuerzas excesivas”, contra la libertad de

La campaña de Garvey no respondió de inmediato a una investigación en busca de evidencia que respalde las afirmaciones de los vínculos de los manifestantes con el terrorismo, que la Oficina Federal de Investigaciones define como el uso ilegal de la violencia para “intimidar o coaccionar” al gobierno o a los civiles para que avancen en una agenda política o social.

Garvey dijo que apoyaría acusar a los manifestantes de terrorismo si la oficina del Fiscal de Distrito de Los Ángeles decidiera hacerlo. Cuando se le preguntó si la oficina planea presentar esos cargos, la portavoz Venusse Dunn dijo: “Cuando las autoridades presentan un caso a nuestra oficina, aplicamos la ley a los hechos de cada caso y determinamos qué cargos, si los hay, son apropiados”.

Garvey también pidió al gobierno federal que retenga la financiación de las universidades y despoje a los profesores de su puesto si apoyan a los manifestantes.

La ex estrella de los Dodgers de Los Ángeles ha dicho que apoya el derecho de Israel a defenderse en la guerra hasta que Hamas sea destruido.

El representante Adam Schiff, el demócrata de Burbank que avanzó en las primarias de marzo con Garvey, también ha apoyado a Israel en la guerra. Schiff se mostró reacio a pedir un alto el fuego durante meses, pero apoyó el llamamiento del presidente Joe Biden el mes pasado para un alto el fuego vinculado a un acuerdo más amplio.

Schiff también votó junto con la mayoría de los demócratas a favor de enviar 26,000 millones de dólares en ayuda a Israel la semana pasada.

La campaña de Schiff no respondió a una solicitud de comentarios sobre los comentarios de Garvey.

Pero esta tarde envió una declaración sobre las protestas en el campus.

“Los estudiantes judíos necesitan estar seguros y sentirse seguros en sus campus universitarios, pero ese nunca será el caso mientras las universidades permitan que se tolere la retórica antisemita y de odio, o incluso la violencia”, dijo Schiff en el comunicado. “La participación del personal docente o administrativo en manifestaciones antisemitas es aún más maligna… Me mantengo firme en condenar el antisemitismo en todas sus formas y afirmo la necesidad de garantizar la seguridad y la inclusión de todos los estudiantes en el campus”.

El gobernador Gavin Newsom, cuando se le preguntó sobre los arrestos de la USC en una conferencia de prensa del 25 de abril, dijo que su oficina es “muy consciente de lo que está sucediendo en los campus y quiere mantener los derechos de las personas a protestar, al mismo tiempo hacerlo pacíficamente, sin ningún odio”.

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AT MY HIGH SCHOOL THE LIBRARY IS FOR EVERYTHING BUT BOOKS School libraries are a vanishing breed as more and more young people ditch books for their digital devices.

Las bibliotecas escolares son una especie en desaparición a medida que cada vez más jóvenes abandonan los libros por sus dispositivos digitales.

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ake a peek into the library at Burlingame High School, located on the northern edge of Silicon Valley, and you’ll find students doing schoolwork on their computers, talking with friends, playing chess, or checking in with their college and career advisors.

As part of this transition, the school moved the College and Career Center into the library last year. This year, the school is removing books that have not been checked out for over a decade.

While school officials say the change is meant to cater to current student needs and interests, it also feels like a capitulation to the fact that students of my generation simply don’t read as much anymore, or at least they’re not reading books.

A recent survey found that nearly 50% of American adults read zero books in 2023. Another survey by Gallup in 2022 found a similar decline in reading among young adults though not as severe as older age groups.

“I don’t really read any books outside of what’s assigned in my English class,” says student Dora Yang, adding, “I feel like many high schoolers don’t have that extra free time to read for enjoyment.”

And Yang isn’t alone. Burlingame High School Librarian Rebecca Velasco says she’s only seen “about ten students” check a book out since January 2024.

“The numbers are pretty low. We have gone through our books and gotten rid of the books that kids just weren’t checking out or are severely outdated. I could probably count on both hands the kids that came to check out books just for reading on their own time,” Velasco said.

All of this is happening as, across the country, states are fighting over what books students should or shouldn’t read. According to PEN America, 1,477 individual books were banned, affecting 874 unique titles, in the 2022-2023 school year. Bans were most prevalent in Texas, Florida, Missouri, Utah, and South Carolina.

And yet, I’m not sure anyone would even notice if a book were banned at my school. Most students seem to spend their time surfing social media instead of diving into a novel.

Revamping the library, basically stripping it of its books, would simply reinforce this trend.

“I think with Google being so prominent now, kids don’t come into the library to do research anymore because your research is essentially at your fingertips,” Velasco explained. But, she continued, “I still think it is crucial and super important to get kids in here, even if it’s just checking out novels and books on their own. The benefit of a physical book is huge, and we need to keep that going.”

Velasco is part of a shrinking number of trained school librarians nationally and in California where, according to the data, there is only one trained teacher librarian for every 9,667 students, well below the recommended ratio of 1 per 785 students.

And, according to the California Department of Education’s own findings, schools with a robust library program tend to outperform schools without such resources. Beyond providing access to books, libraries are places where students can learn to find information from a variety of sources, they can learn to evaluate the credibility of those sources, and they can hone their critical thinking skills as they grapple with conflicting ideas and information.

Nadie está leyendo un libro.

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Introducing a wider variety of literary options – rather than imposing bans and limiting student choice – and expanding the number of languages available might also help draw students back into the library and rekindle their love of reading.

Doing away with our library will rob students here of all the potential for positive change and growth that even just one book contains. Let’s at least try to give them that opportunity before we throw in the towel. Let’s not give up on reading yet.

Jeannine Chiang is an aspiring journalist and a junior at Burlingame High School in Burlingame, California where she is a reporter for the school paper, The Burlingame B.

An alternative to library conversions or closures can be seen at nearby Palo Alto High School, where officials have created more avenues that promote the use of library re-

Según los registros escolares, los estudiantes sacaron prestados alrededor de 50 libros en el semestre de otoño. En respuesta, la administración decidió adoptar un enfoque diferente para el edificio, rebautizándolo como un sindicato de estudiantes, un espacio comunitario para que los estudiantes interactúen y completen sus tareas escolares.

Como parte de esta transición, el año pasado la escuela trasladó el Centro Universitario y Profesional a la biblioteca. Este año, la escuela retirará los libros que no han sido prestados durante más de una década.

Si bien los funcionarios escolares dicen que el cambio tiene como objetivo satisfacer las necesidades e intereses actuales de los estudiantes, también se siente como una capitulación ante el hecho de que los estudiantes de mi generación simplemente ya no leen tanto, o al menos no leen libros.

Una encuesta reciente encontró que casi el 50% de los adultos estadounidenses no leyeron ningún libro en 2023. Otra encuesta realizada por Gallup en 2022 encontró una disminución similar en la lectura entre los adultos jóvenes, aunque no tan grave como en los grupos de una mayor edad.

“Realmente no leo ningún libro fuera de lo asignado en mi clase de inglés”, dice la estudiante Dora Yang, y agrega: “Siento que muchos estudiantes de secundaria no tienen ese tiempo libre extra para leer y disfrutar”.

Ánimo.

Eso es lo que necesito para enfrentar el Alzheimer.

No es fácil aceptar que los problemas de memoria puedan ser un signo de la enfermedad de Alzheimer y no solo una parte normal del envejecimiento.

Pero puedo reducir mi riesgo, controlando mi presión arterial y mi diabetes tipo 2.

Porque yo tengo la valentía para enfrentar el Alzheimer.

All of these are crucial skills for young people as society becomes more inundated by a flood of digital media, much of it unreliable and shaped by algorithms designed to deliver content catered to an individual’s personal interests. The ability to discover something new and unexpected that often comes through books is quickly vanishing.

For me personally, books have been more than just sources of information; they have been companions, mentors, and windows into worlds beyond my own. There’s something inherently intimate and immersive about holding a physical book, turning its pages, and allowing yourself to be transported into its narrative world. It’s an experience that digital content, no matter how convenient, simply cannot replicate.

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cha un vistazo a la biblioteca de Burlingame High School, ubicada en el extremo norte de Silicon Valley, y encontrarás estudiantes haciendo tareas escolares en sus computadoras, hablando con amigos, jugando ajedrez o consultando con sus asesores universitarios y profesionales.

No one is reading a book.

According to school records, around 50 books were checked out by students in the fall semester. In response, the administration has decided to take a different approach to the building, rebranding it as a student union, a communal space for students to interact and complete schoolwork.

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Y Yang no está solo. Rebecca Velasco, bibliotecaria de la escuela secundaria de Burlingame, dice que solo ha visto a “unos diez estudiantes” sacar un libro desde enero de 2024.

“Las cifras son bastante bajas. Revisamos nuestros libros y nos deshicimos de los que los niños simplemente no prestaban o estaban muy desactualizados. Probablemente podría contar con ambas manos los niños que vinieron a sacar libros solo para leer en su tiempo libre”, dijo Velasco.

Todo esto sucede mientras, en todo el país, los estados luchan por qué libros deben o no leer los estudiantes.

Según PEN America, en el año escolar 2022-2023 se prohibieron 1.477 libros individuales, lo que afectó a 874 títulos únicos. Las prohibiciones fueron más frecuentes en Texas, Florida, Missouri, Utah y Carolina del Sur. Y, sin embargo, no estoy segura de que alguien se diera cuenta si un libro estuviera prohibido en mi escuela. La mayoría de los estudiantes parecen pasar su tiempo navegando por las redes sociales en lugar de sumergirse en una novela. Renovar la biblioteca, básicamente despojarla de sus libros, simplemente reforzaría esta tendencia.

“Creo que ahora que Google es tan prominente, los niños ya no vienen a la biblioteca a investigar porque la investigación está esencialmente al alcance de su mano”, explicó Velasco. Pero continuó: “Sigo pensando que es crucial y muy importante que los niños vengan aquí, incluso si solo se trata de leer novelas y libros por su cuenta. El beneficio de un libro físico es enorme y debemos mantenerlo así”.

Velasco es parte de un número cada vez menor de bibliotecarios escolares capacitados a nivel nacional y en California donde, según los datos, solo hay un maestro bibliotecario capacitado por cada 9,667 estudiantes, muy por debajo de la proporción recomendada de 1 por 785 estudiantes.

Y, según las propias conclusiones del Departamento de Educación de California, las escuelas con un programa bibliotecario sólido tienden a superar a las escuelas sin esos recursos. Más allá de brindar acceso a libros, las bibliotecas son lugares donde los estudiantes pueden aprender a encontrar información de una variedad de fuentes, pueden aprender a evaluar la credibilidad de esas fuentes y pueden perfeccionar sus habilidades de pensamiento crítico mientras lidian con ideas e información contradictorias.

Todas estas son habilidades cruciales para los jóvenes a medida que la sociedad se ve cada vez más inundada por una avalancha de medios digitales, muchos de ellos poco confiables y moldeados por algoritmos diseñados para ofrecer contenido adaptado a los intereses personales de un individuo. La capacidad de descubrir algo nuevo e inesperado que a menudo aparece a través de los libros se está desvaneciendo rápidamente.

Para mí, personalmente, los libros han sido más que simples fuentes de información; Han sido compañeros, mentores y ventanas a mundos más allá del mío. Hay algo inherentemente íntimo e inmersivo en sostener un libro físico, pasar sus páginas y dejarse transportar a su mundo narrativo. Es una experiencia que el contenido digital, por conveniente que sea, simplemente no puede replicar.

Una alternativa a las conversiones o cierres de bibliotecas se puede ver en la cercana escuela secundaria Palo Alto, donde los funcionarios han creado más vías que promueven el uso de los recursos de la biblioteca, incluidos sus libros. Estos incluyen programas de tutoría o programas para promover la lectura. Agregar recursos como estudiantes embajadores y oportunidades para que los bibliotecarios enseñen a los estudiantes sobre métodos de investigación y fuentes creíbles les permite a los estudiantes aprender importantes habilidades del mundo real y al mismo tiempo ayudarlos a reconectarse con los libros.

Introducir una variedad más amplia de opciones literarias –en lugar de imponer prohibiciones y limitar las opciones de los estudiantes– y ampliar el número de idiomas disponibles también podría ayudar a atraer a los estudiantes a regresar a la biblioteca y reavivar su amor por la lectura.

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Eliminar nuestra biblioteca privará a los estudiantes de aquí de todo el potencial de cambio y crecimiento positivo que contiene incluso un solo libro. Al menos intentemos darles esa oportunidad antes de tirar la toalla. No dejemos de leer todavía.

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id you know 1 in 13 people in the U.S. live with asthma? If you or a family member have asthma, you already know how it affects your daily life. You may have coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. There may be times when your symptoms suddenly get worse, causing an asthma attack.

Asthma is a chronic lung condition that can keep you from doing the things you love. It may even be life-threatening. But in most cases, asthma can be controlled.

What is asthma control?

If your asthma is under control, that means you have minimal asthma symptoms, with no limits to your daily activity. You should be able to do anything that someone without asthma can do, like sleeping through the night, going hiking or playing soccer. Good asthma control requires treatment of your symptoms so you can live a normal, active life.

Your asthma specialist (a doctor who may be an allergist or pulmonologist) can help you create an Asthma Action Plan. This plan will offer guidance on how to watch for symptoms and when to use asthma medication.

Steps to help control your asthma Take your asthma medications as prescribed. * Use a quick-relief inhaler to treat sudden symptoms and open the airways. * Use a daily controller medication to prevent inflammation.

Avoid triggers that cause symptoms. * Stay indoors when pollen counts are high or air quality is poor. * Clean up mold in your house. * Avoid being around cigarettes. * Use dust mite-proof mattress covers and pillow cases. * Keep furry pets out of your bedroom.

Get regular check-ups with your doctor. * This can mean seeing a specialist, like an allergist or pulmonologist.

When to talk with your asthma specialist

When you have frequent asthma symptoms, or you're using your quick-relief inhaler or oral corticosteroids too often, your asthma is not under good control. You can use the "Rules of Two" to help you know when your asthma is not under control.

Signs of uncontrolled asthma include: * Experiencing asthma symptoms 2 days per week * Waking at night due to asthma 2 (or more) times per month * Refilling your quick-relief inhaler prescription or taking oral corticosteroids 2 or more times per year * Measure changes in your peak flow with asthma symptoms more than 2 times 10 (20%) If you answered "yes" to any of the Rules of Two, or if you've been to the emergency room or hospitalized due to asthma, it's important to see your doctor.

Challenges of eosinophilic asthma Some types of asthma are very hard to control.

Eosinophilic asthma with Type 2 inflammation is a severe form of asthma. It may require special medications called biologics, and you may need to see an asthma specialist.

Learn more about these medications at BiologicMeds.org.

Take an active role

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Cuando experimenta síntomas frecuentes de asma, o usa su inhalador de alivio rápido o corticosteroides orales con demasiada frecuencia, su asma no está debidamente controlada. Para determinar cuándo su asma no está bajo control, use las "Reglas del dos".

El asma es una afección pulmonar crónica que puede impedirle hacer lo que más le gusta. Incluso puede poner su vida en peligro. Pero en la mayoría de los casos, se puede controlar.

Entre las señales de un asma no controlada están los siguientes:

¿En qué consiste el control del asma?

* Despertarse por la noche debido al asma dos (o más) veces al mes

Si su asma está controlada, eso significa que tiene síntomas mínimos, y nada lo limita con respecto al desempeño de sus actividades cotidianas. Además, podría realizar supuestamente las mismas actividades que una persona sin asma, como dormir toda la noche, salir de excursión o jugar al fútbol. Un buen control del asma requiere el tratamiento de los síntomas para que pueda llevar una vida normal y activa.

Su especialista en asma (un médico que puede ser alergólogo o neumólogo) puede ayudarle a crear un plan de acción. El mismo le proporcionará orientaciones para estar atento a los síntomas y determinar cuándo debe usar medicamentos para el asma.

Medidas para el control de su asma Tome sus medicamentos según lo recetado. * Use un inhalador de alivio rápido para tratar los síntomas repentinos y descongestionar las vías respiratorias.

To better control your asthma, you can take a more active role in your own treatment. For example, when your doctor prescribes medication, ask how it works and how to use it. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Don't stop or cut back on medications just because you're feeling better for now, or if you're worried about side effects.

* Use un medicamento de control diario para prevenir la inflamación.

It can also be useful to have someone in your corner, to give you advice and guidance. Oneon-one asthma coaching can help you learn effective ways to manage your condition. It can also help you easily track your symptoms and progress.

* Evite estar cerca de personas que están fumando.

Learn more about how asthma and how to manage it at AllergyAsthmaNetwork.org. See if you're eligible for free asthma coaching at AsthmaCoach.org.

Cuándo debe hablar con su especialista en asma

Evite los desencadenantes que provocan los síntomas. * No salga al exterior cuando el conteo de polen sea alto o la calidad del aire sea deficiente. * Elimine el moho en su casa.

* Use fundas de colchón y de almohada a prueba de ácaros del polvo. * Mantenga a las mascotas peludas fuera de su dormitorio.

Hacerse chequeos regulares con su médico. * Esto puede significar la visita a un especialista, como un alergólogo o un neumólogo.

* Experimentar síntomas de asma dos días a la semana

* Realizar el recambio de su inhalador de alivio rápido por receta, o tomar corticosteroides orales, dos o más veces al año * Medir los cambios en el flujo máximo con síntomas de asma más de dos veces diez (20%) Si respondió positivamente a cualquiera de las "Reglas del Dos", o si ha tenido que visitar la sala de emergencias o le han hospitalizado a causa del asma, es importante que consulte a su médico.

Desafíos del asma eosinofílica Algunos tipos de asma son muy difíciles de controlar. El asma eosinofílica con inflamación tipo 2 es una forma grave de la afección. Es posible que requiera medicamentos especiales conocidos como "biológicos", y que deba consultar a un especialista en asma.

Para obtener más información sobre los medicamentos biológicos, visite la página web BiologicMeds.org.

Participe activamente Para controlar mejor el asma, puede desempeñar un papel más activo en su propio tratamiento. Por ejemplo, cuando su médico le recete un medicamento, pregúntele cómo funciona y cómo usarlo.

No tema hacer preguntas. Ni tampoco suspenda o reduzca la dosis de medicamentos solo porque se siente mejor por ahora, o si le preocupan los efectos secundarios. También puede ser útil tener a alguien que le acompañe para darle consejos y orientación. El asesoramiento individual sobre el asma puede ayudarle a conocer formas eficaces de controlar su afección. También puede ayudarlo a realizar un seguimiento fácil de sus síntomas y progreso. Obtenga más información sobre el asma y cómo controlarla en la página web AllergyAsthmaNetwork.org. Si le interesa determinar su elegibilidad para recibir asesoramiento gratuito sobre el asma visite AsthmaCoach.org.

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UN AÑO DESPUÉS DE LAS RENOVACIONES DE MEDI-CAL, SE AMPLIÓ LA ATENCIÓN MÉDICA PARA LOS CALIFORNIANOS Hace un año, con el fin de la emergencia federal de COVID, California comenzó a redeterminar la elegibilidad para uno de cada tres de sus residentes en Medi-Cal.

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convulsión”, dijo Dara Montejo, hija de un nuevo afiliado. “Ella era indocumentada y yo no sabía mucho sobre Medi-Cal en ese momento; Pensé que se estaba muriendo. Incluso cuando estaba llamando a la ambulancia, en el fondo de mi mente pensé: "¿Cuánto será la factura?" Y cuando llegaron los paramédicos, decidimos llevarla en el coche de mi papá. No me sentía seguro, pero parecía la única opción”.

ace un año, con el fin de la emergencia federal de COVID-19, California comenzó a redeterminar la elegibilidad para uno de cada tres de sus residentes en Medi-Cal, su versión de Medicaid.

En un momento en que muchos estados están utilizando este proceso para eliminar en masa a los miembros de Medicaid de las listas — Texas, por ejemplo, ha eliminado a más de dos millones de miembros desde que se levantaron las protecciones de la era de la pandemia, mientras que Florida ha eliminado a casi un millón — California está a la vanguardia de los esfuerzos no sólo para retener sino también para ampliar la cobertura de salud.

En una sesión informativa de Servicios de Medios Étnicos, un funcionario del Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica (DHCS) del estado, trabajadores comunitarios de inscripción en atención médica y afiliados a Medi-Cal compartieron cómo la redeterminación ha impactado la inscripción, los esfuerzos para mantener inscritos a los miembros elegibles y la importancia de mantener los servicios de Medi-Cal. Una visión general de la disolución La redeterminación de Medicaid a nivel nacional, conocida como “la gran disolución”, es “uno de los mayores eventos de atención médica después de la Ley de Atención Médica Asequible”, dijo Yingjia Huang, subdirectora adjunta de Elegibilidad y Beneficios de Atención Médica del DHCS. “Termina el próximo mes, en mayo de 2024. California pudo renovar y continúa renovando a casi 15 millones de miembros de Medi-Cal - y hemos aprendido bastante”.

En noviembre de 2023, con 1 millón de californianos pendientes de renovación ese mes, el estado tenía una tasa de desafiliación del 21 por ciento, ya sea por no elegibilidad o por errores en la devolución de la documentación.

Sin embargo, en diciembre, el DHCS automatizó gran parte del proceso de inscripción en línea, “reduciendo esa baja del 21 por ciento a aproximadamente el 9 por ciento”, dijo Huang. "Nuestros datos de enero y febrero muestran que continúa disminuyendo, y aquellos a

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quienes se les cancela la inscripción por razones procesales tienen 90 días para volver a inscribirse sin interrupción en la cobertura".

“Uno de los principales obstáculos fue completar ese considerable paquete de redeterminación. Muchos de nuestros miembros ingresaron al programa durante la pandemia y nunca antes hicieron una redeterminación, ya que el proceso anual estaba en pausa”, explicó.

"Además de automatizar el proceso para ayudar a los miembros, hemos creado videos instructivos y actividades de divulgación para inscribirse por teléfono o en línea, traducidos a 19 idiomas".

En enero de 2024, el DHCS también amplió Medi-Cal a personas indocumentadas elegibles de todas las edades, agregando alrededor de 700,000 personas a los beneficios completos, continuó. "Hicimos todo eso mientras atravesábamos la fase de relajación y estamos muy orgullosos de dónde estamos".

"Ahora que Medi-Cal se ha expandido a todos, independientemente de su ciudadanía o estatus migratorio, es cada vez más vital para la salud de las comunidades a las que servimos y nos acerca a la atención médica para todos", dijo Vilma Champion, directora de Atención Administrada. e Inscripción en Northeast Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC) en los Valles de San Fernando y Santa Clarita.

Con la expansión, NEVHC espera brindar servicios primarios y preventivos a más de 6000 pacientes recientemente

elegibles. Con la disolución, sus clínicas han ayudado a más de 5,000 pacientes a reinscribirse, la mayoría de los cuales eran hispanohablantes monolingües de origen inmigrante.

Champion sugirió que, “para brindar acceso a atención médica a nuestros pacientes donde se encuentran antes de que la necesiten cuando están enfermos”, el DHCS tiene un alcance adaptado culturalmente para aquellos con preocupaciones sobre carga pública o estatus migratorio, y reintroducir el horario de los sábados para aumentar la accesibilidad y reducir los tiempos de espera para quienes tienen horarios de trabajo conflictivos.

Historias de primera mano “Como madre de tres hijos, estoy muy agradecida de que los trabajadores de mi clínica en Sun Valley facilitaran la reinscripción”, dijo Griselda, una paciente de habla hispana de NEVHC, a través de un traductor. “La buena salud asegura el futuro de nuestros hijos. Espero que Medi-Cal esté siempre ahí para ellos”.

Dijo que estaba especialmente agradecida de poder llevar a sus hijos a exámenes físicos anuales y darles acceso a atención dental que normalmente es costosa: “Mi hija de 15 años tenía un problema en el que no podía cerrar los dientes y sabía que los niños que lo padecen son acosados en la escuela.

Estaba muy feliz de poder ponerse brackets y evitar que eso sucediera”.

“En agosto pasado, cerca de San Diego, mi madre, de Yucatán, tuvo su primera

“Eso fue en agosto pasado”, continuó. “A partir de enero, Medi-Cal le ha abierto los brazos y no tengo miedo de decirle que vaya a la sala de emergencias cada vez que se sienta mal porque sé que no recibiremos una factura de miles de dólares, o más de $100 por cada frasco de sus recetas mensuales. Es realmente agradable ya no tener que preocuparnos por eso”.

Aunque Medi-Cal se está expandiendo y mejorando, algunos todavía temen las brechas de accesibilidad y el estigma.

“Cuando mi hija quedó embarazada, no sabía cómo navegar por Medi-Cal. Ayudé a inscribirla, pero teníamos que ir a diferentes clínicas y médicos”, dijo Fitzgerald Graves, afiliado a la Red Afroamericana del Condado de Kern.

“No hubo ningún informe ni diagnóstico consistente… resultó que el bebé tenía encefalitis, pero el médico nos dijo que los latidos del corazón estaban bien y, de hecho, nos maldijo”.

“En un segundo hospital nos dijeron que no había latidos del corazón. El bebé había fallecido en el útero”, continuó.

“Me alegra decir que toda nuestra familia ahora recibe Medi-Cal”, dijo Graves.

“Mi hija y su prometida ahora están esperando una niña y he tratado de que ella use esta nueva inscripción como una herramienta para recibir terapia y defenderse a sí misma para encontrar médicos… Ahora estoy programado para una cirugía de rodilla debido a un accidente automovilístico. Confío en mi cirujano y me siento aliviado de tener la cobertura”.

"Lo que el estado está haciendo para mantener a la gente en Medi-Cal es el camino correcto a seguir, y está mejorando", añadió. "Mi esperanza para el futuro de la atención médica en California es que las personas tengan apoyo para navegar por los beneficios a los que ahora tienen acceso".

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ONE YEAR AFTER MEDI-CAL RENEWALS, HEALTH CARE EXPANDED FOR CALIFORNIANS A year ago, with the end of the federal COVID emergency, California started redetermining eligibility for the one out of three of its residents on Medi-Cal.

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old daughter had a problem where she couldn’t close her teeth, and she was aware that kids who have this get bullied in school. She was very happy to get braces and prevent that from happening.”

year ago, with the end of the federal COVID-19 emergency, California started redetermining eligibility for the one out of three of its residents on Medi-Cal, its version of Medicaid.

“Last August, near San Diego, my mother, from Yucatan, had her first seizure,” said Dara Montejo, daughter of a new enrollee. “She was undocumented and I didn’t know much about Medi-Cal at the time; I thought she was dying. Even when I was calling the ambulance, in the back of my mind, I thought, ‘How much will the bill be?’ and when the EMTs came, we decided to take her in my dad’s car. I wasn’t feeling safe, but it felt like the only option.”

At a time when many states are using this process to drop Medicaid members from the rolls en masse — Texas, for instance, has removed over two million members since the pandemic-era protections were lifted, while Florida has removed nearly one million — California is on the front line of efforts not only to retain but expand health coverage.

An overview of the unwinding The nationwide redetermination of Medicaid, known as “the great unwinding,” is “one of the biggest healthcare events after the Affordable Care Act,” said Yingjia Huang, DHCS Assistant Deputy Director of Health Care Benefits and Eligibility. “It ends next month, in May 2024. California was able to renew and is continuing to renew nearly 15 million Medi-Cal members — and we’ve learned quite a bit.”

In November 2023, with 1 million Californians up for renewal that month, the state had a 21 percent disenrollment rate, whether due to ineligibility or errors with returning paperwork.

In December, however, DHCS automated much of the online enrollment process, “reducing that 21 percent disenrollment to about 9 percent,” said Huang. “Our January and February data shows that it continues to decrease, and those who are disenrolled for procedural reasons have 90 days to re-enroll with no gap in coverage.”

“One of the major obstacles was filling out that hefty redetermination packet. Many of our members came onto the program during the pandemic, and never did redetermination before, as the annual process was paused,” she explained. “Alongside automating the process to help members, we’ve created how-to videos and outreach to enroll over the phone or online, translated into 19 languages.”

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In January 2024, DHCS also expanded Medi-Cal to eligible undocumented individuals of all ages adding about 700,000 people to full-scope benefits, she continued. “We did all that as we were going through the unwinding, and we’re very proud of where we are.”

“Now that Medi-Cal has expanded/ to everyone regardless of citizenship and immigration status, it’s ever-more vital for the health of the communities we serve and gets us closer to health care for all,” said Vilma Champion, Director of Managed Care and Enrollment at Northeast Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC) in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys.

With the expansion, NEVHC expects to provide primary and preventive services to over 6,000 newly eligible patients. With the unwinding, its clinics have helped over 5,000 patients re-enroll, the bulk of whom were monolingual Spanish speakers from immigrant backgrounds.

Champion suggested that, “to meet our patients where they are with access to care before they need it when they’re sick,” DHCS have culturally-tailored outreach for those with public charge or immigration status concerns, and reintroduce Saturday hours to increase accessibility and reduce wait times for those with conflicting work schedules.

Firsthand stories “As the mother of three children, I’m very thankful that the workers at my clinic in Sun Valley made re-enrollment so smooth,” said Griselda, a Spanish-speaking NEVHC patient, through a translator.

“Good health ensures the future for our children. I hope Medi-Cal is always there for them.”

She said she was especially grateful to be able to take her children to yearly physicals, and have them access normally expensive dental care: “My 15 year

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“That was last August,” she continued. “As of January, Medi-Cal has now opened its arms to her and I’m not scared of telling her to go to the emergency room whenever she feels bad, because I know we won’t get a bill of thousands of dollars, or over $100 for each bottle of her monthly prescriptions. It’s really nice not having to worry about that anymore.”

Although Medi-Cal is expanding and improving, some still fear accessibility gaps and stigma.

“When my daughter got pregnant, she didn’t know how to navigate Medi-Cal. I helped get her enrolled, but we kept having to go to different clinics and doctors,” said Fitzgerald Graves, an enrollee with the African American Network of Kern County. “There was no rapport or consistent diagnosis … it turned out the baby had encephalitis, but the doctor told us the heartbeat was fine, and actually cursed us.”

“At a second hospital, they told us there was no heartbeat. The baby had passed in the womb,” he continued.

“I’m happy to say that all of our family is now on Medi-Cal,” Graves said. “My daughter and her fiancee are now expecting a little girl and I’ve tried to get her to use this new enrollment as a tool to get therapy and advocate for herself in finding physicians … I’m now scheduled for knee surgery due to a car accident. I’m confident in my surgeon and relieved to have the coverage.”

“What the state’s doing to keep people on Medi-Cal is the right way to go, and it’s only getting better,” he added. “My hope for the future of health care in California is that people have support in navigating the benefits they now have access to.”

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CAR TRACKING CAN ENABLE DOMESTIC ABUSE. WHY TURNING IT OFF IS EASIER SAID THAN DONE Internet-connected cars allow abusers to track domestic violence survivors after they leave.

A trio of California bills seek to compel automakers to act.

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calendar year.

Automakers do not oppose legislation that requires them to turn off location tracking for abusers, said Alliance for Automotive Innovation lobbyist John Moffatt at a committee hearing earlier this month, but lawmakers need to combine proposed laws.

aving a restraining order against your former partner and a judge granting you possession of a family car should be enough to get a car manufacturer to turn off location tracking, right?

“We cannot comply with all three bills,” Moffatt said.

Wrong.

That scenario has happened to domestic abuse survivors CalMatters spoke to and the law as written hasn’t been enough to help.

Unlike SB 1394, the Assembly bill would allow people who don’t own the car to end remote access and require severance of location tracking immediately inside the car or within one day when that’s considered technically infeasible. The initial version of the bill required automakers to cut the connection within two days, but privacy committee staff urged amendments to strengthen the bill with an option to immediately sever remote access inside the car and give survivors seven days to provide an affidavit.

Abusive partners increasingly use technology to exercise control, monitor, and continue to abuse their victims. A person with remote access to a vehicle via smartphone app can turn a car on or off, record video, lock or unlock the doors, and track a car in real time or see where the car has been in the past.

Apple AirTags are notoriously used by stalkers and abusers for tracking, but internetconnected cars can do the same without a driver’s knowledge, and summarily do a poor job of protecting people’s privacy. Last fall, the Mozilla Foundation found that cars had the worst privacy and security grades of any product ever reviewed by the San Franciscobased nonprofit.

Yenni Rivera works with domestic violence survivors in Los Angeles, work she started doing, she said, after being assaulted twice by people she knew, both times with the other person taking away her car. A car is a lifeline for survivors, and taking it away is a means of control. Abusers have tracked survivors for decades, stalking them at the places they go most often, but Rivera said modern tech makes it possible to harass without leaving home.

“I hear the story over and over from survivors about being located by their vehicle and having it taken,” she said. “It just puts you in a worst case situation because it really triggers you thinking, ‘Should I go back and give in?’ and

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many do. And that’s why many end up being murdered in their own home. The law should make it easier to leave safely and protected.”

To protect domestic violence survivors from tech-enabled violence, California lawmakers are considering a trio of bills this month: • Senate Bill 1394 by Sen. Dave Min, an Irvine Democrat, would end tracking of vehicles owned by domestic violence survivors who give proof of possession or exclusive use, including as ordered in a restraining order, dissolution decree, temporary court order, title, or other proof.

• SB 1000 by Democratic Sens. Angelique Ashby of Sacramento and Susan Rubio of West Covina would deny abusers, following a request by a survivor, access to devices that can connect to the internet.

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member Akilah Weber, a La Mesa Democrat, would allow a survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking to immediately end tracking or remote control of a vehicle even if the vehicle isn’t registered in their name.

All three bills passed judiciary committees last week. A letter by cosponsors of SB 1394 sent to the Senate Judiciary committee earlier this month said “a legislative response is needed because survivors’ requests to sever their abusers’ remote vehicle access are routinely being denied by car manufacturers.”

California appears to be the only state currently considering legislation to protect domestic violence survivors from connected vehicle control and tracking, according to National Network to End Domestic Violence.

Two similar bills considered in the Wisconsin state legislature — SB 1033 and AB 1035 — failed to pass before the end of the legislative

“The inability of consumers to control the access and use of their own personal data poses a threat to safety, and in the case of survivors, it can mean life or death,” Assembly privacy and consumer protection committee staff said in an analysis of the bill ahead of the meeting.

Survivors who seek protection under AB 3139 would have to make sworn statements and get an affidavit from a licensed medical provider, social worker, or victim services provider; or a copy of a police report or restraining order within seven days. Otherwise, the remote access and location tracking services will be restored. Auto manufacturers who fail to comply may face penalties between $50,000 to $100,000 for each violation.

Both bills to disable vehicle tracking build on a 2022 federal law that allows severance of a phone number from a family cell plan.

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Awareness about the risks to survivors posed by connected cars is growing following a series of high profile cases. A New York Times story published in December 2023 detailed the account of a woman whose Mercedes Benz was tracked by an abusive partner despite a restraining order, requests by police, and documentation that the car was exclusively granted to her in divorce proceedings.

In the same month Reuters told the story of a San Francisco woman denied an end to location tracking of her Tesla despite a restraining order.

The need for a legislative solution to this problem became clear last summer, said Adam Dodge, CEO of the nonprofit Ending TechEnabled Abuse, after survivors and shelter leaders expressed concern that internetconnected cars can lead abusers to shelters at confidential locations, compromising the safety of staff and survivors. Numerous advocates and survivors who spoke to CalMatters agreed.

Stephanie Davidson, managing attorney at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, said she’s encountered multiple shelters with a policy that survivors can no longer park their vehicle there and said connected cars can complicate admission.

One woman CalMatters spoke with, who now works with domestic survivors in Texas but used to live in Los Angeles, recalled several instances in which an ex-partner was able to track her down that she cannot explain. On one occasion, she parked her Lexus at a confidential survivor shelter in a garage behind a gate not visible from the street — yet she said her court advocate spotted him nearby.

Dodge also said he repeatedly heard stories of domestic violence victims granted permission to use a vehicle in a restraining order but still tracked by their abuser.

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The bill was crafted with input from dozens of survivors who experienced abuse due to remote access or location tracking, said professor Jane Stoever, director of the University of California, Irvine Law School Domestic Violence Clinic, an organization that has cosponsored roughly a dozen California bills.

Stoever has taught domestic violence clinics for two decades and said SB 1349 intends to create a straightforward process for survivors because there is no imperative for car manufacturers to act.

She said the clause in SB 1349 that calls for action within two business days comes from the standard under federal law. She said two days is an expedited timeline and less likely to result in car manufacturers requesting an extension. She wouldn’t oppose an approach that allows severing access quicker than in two days as privacy committee staff recommend, but fears misuse of a law that lacks a burden of proof.

If a survivor suspects or finds out the car they’re in is being followed, she said there are a few pathways to safety: You can go to police, and state-funded domestic violence agencies have public locations, but advised against going to a confidential shelter location because that could put others in danger.

“I always consider how any proposed law could be used against my clients,” Stoever said. “We want to help survivors to safety but recognize property interests and drafted SB 1394 having in mind the due process a temporary or permanent court order provides.”

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EL RASTREO DE AUTOMÓVILES PUEDE DAR PASO AL ABUSO DOMÉSTICO. ¿POR QUÉ DESACTIVARLO SUENA MÁS FÁCIL DECIRLO QUE HACERLO? Los automóviles conectados a Internet permiten a los abusadores rastrear a los sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica después de que se van. Un trío de proyectos de ley de California buscan obligar a los fabricantes de automóviles a actuar.

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ener una orden de restricción contra su expareja y un juez que le conceda la posesión de un automóvil familiar debería ser suficiente para que un fabricante de automóviles desactive el seguimiento de ubicación satelital, ¿verdad?

Pues no, estás equivocado.

Ese escenario les ha sucedido a sobrevivientes de abuso doméstico con los que habló CalMatters y la ley tal como está escrita no ha sido suficiente para ayudar.

Las parejas abusivas utilizan cada vez más la tecnología para ejercer control, monitorear y continuar abusando de sus víctimas. Una persona con acceso remoto a un vehículo a través de una aplicación de teléfono inteligente puede encender o apagar un automóvil, grabar video, bloquear o desbloquear las puertas y rastrear un automóvil en tiempo real o ver dónde ha estado en el pasado.

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“It puts them in a disempowered position of having to choose between transportation and safety — and most of the time they choose transportation because it’s really hard to forgo your vehicle when you’re trying to rebuild your life after experiencing abuse,” he said.

A vehicle can be essential for a domestic violence survivor when leaving, the most dangerous time for people in an abusive relationship.

Multiple survivors told CalMatters that vehicle access is also essential to finding a job and gaining long-term financial independence after they leave.

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Dodge said he’s in talks with a member of Congress about proposing federal legislation that requires automakers to sever location tracking for survivors, but he believes passing a law in California seems more realistic.

In addition to legislative proposals, the enforcement division of the California Privacy Protection Agency launched an investigation in auto manufacturers last summer, and Federal Communications Commission Chairperson Jessica Rosenworcel introduced rules for car manufacturers last month aimed at prevention of domestic abuse.

The list of AB 3139 supporters includes the Consumer Federation of California and Oakland Privacy. Hayley Tsukayama, an associate director with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, called the bill well-intentioned but expressed concerns about implementation.

The Senate bill that would end vehicle tracking under a restraining order is supported by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the UC Irvine School of Law Domestic Violence Clinic, and

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Los acosadores y abusadores utilizan notoriamente los Apple AirTags para rastrear, pero los automóviles conectados a Internet pueden hacer lo mismo sin el conocimiento del conductor y, en resumen, no protegen bien la privacidad de las personas. El otoño pasado, la Fundación Mozilla descubrió que los automóviles tenían las peores calificaciones de privacidad y seguridad de cualquier producto jamás revisado por la organización sin fines de lucro con sede en San Francisco.

Yenni Rivera trabaja con sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica en Los Ángeles, trabajo que comenzó a hacer, dijo, después de ser agredida dos veces por personas que conocía, y en ambas ocasiones la otra persona le quitó el auto. Un coche es un salvavidas para los supervivientes y quitárselo es un medio de control. Los abusadores han seguido a los sobrevivientes durante décadas, acechándolos en los lugares a los que van con más frecuencia, pero Rivera dijo que la tecnología moderna hace posible acosar sin salir de casa.

“Escucho una y otra vez la historia de los sobrevivientes acerca de cómo fueron localizados junto a su vehículo y cómo se lo llevaron”, dijo. “Simplemente te pone en la peor situación porque realmente te hace pensar: ‘¿Debería volver atrás y ceder?’ y muchos lo hacen. Y por eso muchos acaban siendo asesinados en su propia casa.

La ley debería facilitar la salida segura y protegida”.

Para proteger a los sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica de la violencia habilitada por la tecnología, los legisladores de California están considerando un trío de proyectos de ley este mes: • El proyecto de ley del Senado 1394 del senador Dave Min, demócrata de Irvine, pondría fin al rastreo de vehículos propiedad de sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica que den prueba de posesión o uso exclusivo, incluso los ordenados en una orden de restricción, decreto de disolución, orden judicial temporal, título o otra prueba.

• La SB 1000 de las senadoras demócratas Angelique Ashby de Sacramento y Susan Rubio de West Covina negaría a los abusadores, tras una solicitud de un sobreviviente, el acceso a dispositivos que puedan conectarse a Internet.

• El proyecto de ley 3139 de la asambleísta Akilah Weber, demócrata de La Mesa, perSea la solución a la polución del agua mitiría a los sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica, violencia en el noviazgo, agresión ¡INSCRÍBASE HOY MISMO! sexual, acecho y tráfico sexual poner fin PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN: inmediatamente al seguimiento o control VISITE CLEANACREEK.ORG remoto de un vehículo, incluso si el vehículo #NRCD2024 Se necesitan voluntarios para ayudar a recolectar desechos no está registrado en su nombre.

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pasada. Una carta de los patrocinadores de la SB1394 enviada al Comité Judicial del Senado a principios de este mes decía que “se necesita una respuesta legislativa porque los fabricantes de automóviles niegan rutinariamente las solicitudes de los sobrevivientes para cortar el acceso remoto a los vehículos de sus abusadores”.

Los fabricantes de automóviles no se oponen a la legislación que les exige desactivar el seguimiento de la ubicación de los abusadores, dijo el cabildero de la Alianza para la Innovación Automotriz, John Moffatt, en una audiencia del comité a principios de este mes, pero los legisladores deben combinar las leyes propuestas.

“No podemos cumplir con los tres proyectos de ley”, dijo Moffatt.

A diferencia de la SB1394, el proyecto de ley de la Asamblea permitiría a las personas que no poseen el automóvil poner fin al acceso remoto y exigir la interrupción del rastreo de ubicación inmediatamente dentro del automóvil o dentro de un día cuando eso se considere técnicamente inviable. La versión inicial del proyecto de ley requería que los fabricantes de automóviles cortaran la conexión en un plazo de dos días, pero el personal del comité de privacidad instó a realizar enmiendas para fortalecer el proyecto de ley con una opción para cortar inmediatamente el acceso remoto al interior del automóvil y dar a los sobrevivientes siete días para presentar una declaración jurada.

entes dijeron a CalMatters que el acceso a vehículos también es esencial para encontrar un trabajo y obtener independencia financiera a largo plazo después de su partida.

bajador social o un proveedor de servicios para víctimas; o una copia de un informe policial u orden de restricción dentro de los siete días. En caso contrario, se restablecerán los servicios de acceso remoto y seguimiento de ubicación. Los fabricantes de automóviles que no cumplan pueden enfrentar sanciones de entre $50,000 y $100,000 por cada infracción.

Ambos proyectos de ley para desactivar el rastreo de vehículos se basan en una ley federal de 2022 que permite separar un número de teléfono de un plan celular familiar.

La conciencia sobre los riesgos que suponen para los supervivientes los coches conectados está aumentando tras una serie de casos de alto perfil. Un artículo del New York Times publicado en diciembre de 2023 detalla el relato de una mujer cuyo Mercedes Benz fue rastreado por una pareja abusiva a pesar de una orden de restricción, solicitudes de la policía y documentación de que el automóvil le fue otorgado exclusivamente a ella en un proceso de divorcio. Ese mismo mes, Reuters contó la historia de una mujer de San Francisco a la que se le negó el fin del seguimiento de la ubicación de su Tesla a pesar de una orden de restricción.

La necesidad de una solución legislativa a este problema quedó clara el verano pasado, dijo Adam Dodge, director ejecutivo de la organización sin fines de lucro Ending Tech-Enabled Abuse, después de que

Dodge dijo que está en conversaciones con un miembro del Congreso para proponer una legislación federal que requiera que los fabricantes de automóviles interrumpan el seguimiento de la ubicación de los sobrevivientes, pero cree que aprobar una ley en California parece más realista.

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sobrevivientes y líderes de refugios expresaran su preocupación de que los automóviles conectados a Internet puedan llevar a los abusadores a refugios en lugares confidenciales, comprometiendo la seguridad del personal y los supervivientes. Numerosos defensores y sobrevivientes que hablaron con CalMatters estuvieron de acuerdo.

Stephanie Davidson, abogada gerente de la Fundación de Ayuda Legal de Los Ángeles, dijo que se ha encontrado con múltiples refugios con una política según la cual los sobrevivientes ya no pueden estacionar su vehículo allí y dijo que los autos conectados pueden complicar la admisión.

Una mujer con la que habló CalMatters, que ahora trabaja con sobrevivientes domésticos en Texas pero solía vivir en Los Ángeles, recordó varios casos en los que una expareja pudo localizarla y que ella no puede explicar. En una oca-

sión, estacionó su Lexus en un refugio confidencial para sobrevivientes en un garaje detrás de una puerta que no era visible desde la calle; sin embargo, dijo que su abogado en la corte lo vio cerca.

Dodge también dijo que escuchó repetidamente historias de víctimas de violencia doméstica a las que se les dio permiso para usar un vehículo bajo una orden de restricción, pero aún así fueron rastreadas por su abusador.

“Los coloca en una posición sin poder al tener que elegir entre transporte y seguridad , y la mayoría de las veces eligen el transporte porque es muy difícil renunciar a su vehículo cuando intenta reconstruir su vida después de sufrir abuso”, dijo.

Un vehículo puede ser esencial para una sobreviviente de violencia doméstica cuando se va, el momento más peligroso para las personas en una relación abusiva. Varios sobrevivi-

Además de las propuestas legislativas, la división de aplicación de la ley de la Agencia de Protección de la Privacidad de California inició una investigación sobre los fabricantes de automóviles el verano pasado, y la presidenta de la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones, Jessica Rosenworcel, introdujo el mes pasado normas para los fabricantes de automóviles destinadas a prevenir el abuso doméstico.

La lista de partidarios de AB 3139 incluye la Federación de Consumidores de California y Oakland Privacy.

Hayley Tsukayama, directora asociada de la Electronic Frontier Foundation, calificó el proyecto de ley como bien intencionado, pero expresó preocupaciones sobre su implementación.

El proyecto de ley del Senado que pondría fin al rastreo de vehículos bajo una orden de restricción cuenta con el apoyo de Electronic Frontier Foundation, la Clínica de Violencia Doméstica de la Facultad

“La incapacidad de los consumidores para controlar el acceso y el uso de sus propios datos personales representa una amenaza a la seguridad, y en el caso de los sobrevivientes, puede significar vida o muerte”, dijo el personal del comité de privacidad y protección al consumidor de la Asamblea en un análisis del proyecto de ley antes de la reunión.

de Derecho de UC Irvine y la organización sin fines de lucro Ending Tech-Enabled Abuse. El proyecto de ley fue elaborado con aportes de docenas de sobrevivientes que sufrieron abuso debido al acceso remoto o al rastreo de ubicación, dijo la profesora Jane Stoever, directora de la Clínica de Violencia Doméstica de la Facultad de Derecho de Irvine de la Universidad de California, una organización que ha copatrocinado aproximadamente una docena de proyectos de ley de California. .

Stoever ha impartido clases en clínicas de violencia doméstica durante dos décadas y dijo que la SB 1349 pretende crear un proceso sencillo para los sobrevivientes porque no es imperativo que los fabricantes de automóviles actúen.

Dijo que la cláusula de la SB 1349 que exige acción dentro de dos días hábiles proviene del estándar de la ley federal. Dijo que dos días es un plazo acelerado y es menos probable que los fabricantes de automóviles soliciten una extensión. Ella no se opondría a un enfoque que permita cortar el acceso en menos de dos días, como recomienda el personal del comité de privacidad, pero teme el mal uso de una ley que carece de carga de prueba.

Si un sobreviviente sospecha o descubre que están siguiendo el automóvil en el que se encuentra, dijo que hay algunas formas de ponerse a salvo: puede acudir a la policía, y las agencias de violencia doméstica financiadas por el estado tienen lugares públicos, pero desaconsejan ir a un ubicación confidencial del refugio porque eso podría poner a otros en peligro.

“Siempre considero cómo cualquier ley propuesta podría usarse contra mis clientes”, dijo Stoever.

“Queremos ayudar a los sobrevivientes a ponerse a salvo, pero reconocemos los intereses de propiedad y redactamos la SB1394 teniendo en cuenta el debido proceso que proporciona una orden judicial temporal o permanente”.

Los sobrevivientes que busquen protección bajo AB 3139 tendrían que hacer declaraciones juradas y obtener una declaración jurada de un proveedor médico autorizado, un tra-

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por primera vez a la DEA hace más de cincuenta años para reclasificar el cannabis en la Lista Tres.

arijuana legalization groups are celebrating after the Drug Enforcement Agency proposed on Tuesday April 30 to reclassify cannabis as less dangerous or addictive than Schedule One drugs such as heroin or LSD.

"Este es un paso adelante que el gobierno federal debería haber dado hace mucho tiempo", afirmó Gieringer. "Pero en realidad no cambia la legalidad de la marihuana que la gente consigue en dispensarios legales en California o en otros lugares".

Marijuana would be downgraded to the same category as ketamine or some anabolic steroids.

Los opositores citaron preocupaciones sobre la seguridad del uso prolongado de marihuana. Las leyes estatales que legalizan la marihuana medicinal y recreativa no se ven afectadas. Sin embargo, la nueva clasificación allanaría el camino para más investigaciones sobre la marihuana financiadas con fondos federales y beneficiaría a los dispensarios al hacerlos elegibles para ciertas deducciones fiscales.

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Dale Gieringer, director of the nonprofit California NORML, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, said his organization first sued the DEA more than fifty years ago to get cannabis reclassified to Schedule Three.

"This is a long-overdue step forward for the federal government," Gieringer asserted.

"But it does not actually change the legality of marijuana that people get in legal dispensaries in California or elsewhere."

Opponents cited concerns about the safety of long-term marijuana use. State laws legalizing recreational and medicinal marijuana are not affected. However, the new classification would clear the way for more federally funded research on marijuana and would benefit dispensaries by making them eligible for certain tax deductions.

Under a new DEA proposal, marijuana would be considered less dangerous than heroin but still more addictive than cocaine, alcohol or Xanax.

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Gieringer emphasized he would like Congress to legalize recreational marijuana nationwide.

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"What needs to happen is marijuana has to be formally descheduled taken out of the Controlled Substances Act and treated like alcohol or tobacco actually, by its own separate laws," Gieringer contended. "Not subject to other ridiculous restrictions that apply under the Controlled Substances Act." The White House Office of Management and Budget is expected to review the proposed rule, which would then be released for public comment.

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os grupos de legalización de la marihuana están de celebración después de que la Agencia Antidrogas propuso el martes 30 de abril reclasificar el cannabis como menos peligroso o adictivo que las drogas de la Lista Uno, como la heroína o el LSD. La marihuana sería bajada a la misma categoría que la ketamina o algunos esteroides anabólicos.

Dale Gieringer, director de la organización sin fines de lucro NORML de California, la Organización Nacional para la Reforma de las Leyes sobre la Marihuana, dijo que su organización demandó

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Gieringer enfatizó que le gustaría que el Congreso legalizara la marihuana recreativa en todo el país.

"Lo que debe suceder es que la marihuana debe ser desclasificada formalmente, eliminada de la Ley de Sustancias Controladas y tratada como alcohol o tabaco, según sus propias leyes separadas", sostuvo Gieringer. "No está sujeto a otras restricciones ridículas que se aplican según la Ley de Sustancias Controladas".

Se espera que la Oficina de Gestión y Presupuesto de la Casa Blanca revise la regla propuesta, que luego se publicará para comentarios públicos.

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n our ongoing quest for sustainable energy solutions, innovative technologies are necessary to complement renewable sources like solar and wind power.

One such potential breakthrough revolves around an unexpected but abundant resource: beach sand.

Sand batteries represent an emerging approach to energy storage, particularly effective in harnessing and retaining energy from intermittent sources like solar and wind. The physical properties of sand, such as its ability to store heat at high temperatures, make it an excellent medium for energy retention. This capacity is being leveraged by innovative technologies to create a more stable and reliable energy supply, as sand can efficiently accumulate and release heat as required.

The science behind sand batteries involves heating sand to high temperatures using surplus energy generated from renewable sources. This stored heat can then be converted back into energy when needed. This system capitalizes on the thermal properties of sand to create a natural battery that can offer both heating solutions and electricity generation.

As National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) Patrick Davenport notes, “Sand and concrete silos with refractory insulation are very inexpensive materials that can lead to low-cost energy storage.”

A few key players currently pioneering this technology include Polar Night Energy in Finland, which has implemented a sand battery for residential and commercial heating, and EnergyNest in Norway, which specializes in thermal energy storage using similar principles.

Using sand for energy storage offers multiple benefits: it is abundant, low-cost, eco-friendly, and can store heat for long

periods. This makes sand an attractive option for enhancing the stability of renewable energy systems, and providing a reliable energy supply even during times of low sunlight or wind.

Sand battery technology is currently being tested and used in various projects worldwide, not only demonstrating the viability of sand as an energy storage solution but highlighting its potential scalability and integration into existing energy infrastructures.

Despite the potential, challenges that include technical, economic and logistical hurdles that be addressed. Developing and deploying sand battery technology on a large scale requires significant research and development efforts. Additionally, the role of government and private investment is crucial in overcoming barriers and driving forward the innovation needed for widespread adoption.

Sand batteries are a promising solution for renewable energy storage, potentially revolutionizing how we store and utilize energy from renewable sources. Their ability to provide a stable, reliable energy supply could be a game-changer for the renewable sector.

CONTACTS: Can sand be used to create energy on demand?, https://www.asce. org/publications-and-news/civil-engineering-source/civil-engineering-magazine/article/2023/03/can-sand-be-usedto-create-energy-on-demand; Using Hot Sand To Store Energy, https://cleantechnica.com/2021/08/31/using-hot-sand-tostore-energy/.

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n nuestra continua búsqueda de soluciones energéticas sostenibles, se necesitan tecnologías innovadoras para complementar fuentes renovables como la energía solar y la eólica. Uno de estos posibles avances gira en torno a un recurso inesperado pero abundante: la arena de playa.

Las baterías de arena representan un nuevo método de almacenamiento de energía, especialmente eficaz para aprovechar y retener la energía de fuentes intermitentes como la solar y la eólica. Las propiedades físicas de la arena, como su capacidad para almacenar calor a altas temperaturas, la convierten en un medio excelente para retener energía. Esta capacidad está siendo aprovechada por tecnologías innovadoras para crear un suministro energético más estable y fiable, ya que la arena puede acumular y liberar calor de forma eficiente según sea necesario.

La ciencia que hay detrás de las baterías de arena consiste en calentar la arena a altas temperaturas utilizando la energía sobrante generada a partir de fuentes renovables.

Este calor almacenado puede volver a convertirse en energía cuando sea necesario.

Este sistema aprovecha las propiedades térmicas de la arena para crear una batería natural que puede ofrecer tanto soluciones de calefacción como de generación de electricidad. Como señala Patrick Davenport, del Laboratorio Nacional de Energías Renovables (NREL), «la arena y los silos de hormigón con aislamiento refractario son materiales muy baratos que pueden dar lugar a un almacenamiento de energía de bajo coste». Entre los pioneros de esta tecnología figuran Polar Night Energy, de Finlandia, que ha implantado una batería de arena para calefacción residencial y comercial, y EnergyNest, de Noruega, especializada en el almacenamiento de energía térmica con principios similares.

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múltiples ventajas: es abundante, barata, ecológica y puede almacenar calor durante largos periodos. Esto hace de la arena una opción atractiva para mejorar la estabilidad de los sistemas de energía renovable y proporcionar un suministro fiable de energía incluso en épocas de poca luz solar o viento.

La tecnología de las baterías de arena se está probando y utilizando actualmente en varios proyectos en todo el mundo, lo que no sólo demuestra la viabilidad de la arena como solución de almacenamiento de energía, sino que pone de relieve su potencial escalabilidad e integración en las infraestructuras energéticas existentes.

A pesar de su potencial, hay que superar obstáculos técnicos, económicos y logísticos. Desarrollar e implantar la tecnología de las baterías de arena a gran escala requiere importantes esfuerzos de investigación y desarrollo. Además, el papel de la inversión pública y privada es crucial para superar los obstáculos e impulsar la innovación necesaria para su adopción generalizada.

Las baterías de arena son una solución prometedora para el almacenamiento de energía renovable, que podría revolucionar la forma en que almacenamos y utilizamos la energía procedente de fuentes renovables. Su capacidad para proporcionar un suministro de energía estable y fiable podría cambiar las reglas del juego del sector de las energías renovables.

CONTACTOS: ¿Puede utilizarse la arena para crear energía a la carta?, https://www. asce.org/publications-and-news/civil-engineering-source/civil-engineering-magazine/article/2023/03/can-sand-be-usedto-create-energy-on-demand; Utilización de arena caliente para almacenar energía, https://cleantechnica.com/2021/08/31/using-hot-sand-to-store-energy/.

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LA RELIGIÓN WICCA Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

divinidad. Cánticos, ceremonias y danzas especiales, son ofrecidas con solemnidad al dios y a la diosa.

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icca es una religión antiquísima que tuvo sus orígenes en Europa, antiguos pueblos germánicos, y vikingos fueron sus principales precursores.

Wicca puede catalogarse como una religión mística, naturalista, no es una religión organizada, ni cuenta con capillas para celebrar sus ceremonias, aun así, existen grupos de miembros activos que protegen, y defienden a los creyentes, de cualquier tipo de abuso, injusticia o discriminación.

Actualmente se ha determinado que estas creencias, datan de varios miles de años antes de Cristo. Los creyentes basan su fe en la existencia de dos divinidades sagradas: " la diosa y el dios", creadores del universo. La Tierra y la naturaleza, son consideradas manifestaciones divinas de los dioses.

Los dioses La diosa representa la fertilidad, feminidad y el amor. Por ser asociada a la Luna, los creyentes le llaman Diana. En noches de Luna llena, los creyentes se reúnen para ofrecerle reverencia.

Dado que dos sexos coexisten en la naturaleza, y siendo ésta una manifestación divina, Wicca profesa la veneración de la diosa y el dios; quienes representan energías gemelas que se unieron, e hicieron posible la creación de todo lo existente.

Wicca es una religión naturalista, la mayoría de sus miembros son ecologistas, y activos defensores de los derechos de los animales, su fe profesa el amor a la madre naturaleza.

La magia forma parte en las practicas de la Wicca, y representa una oportunidad para estar en equilibrio con la energía divina, natural, y humana.

Para convertirse en miembro activo de estas creencias, no es necesario renunciar a otra fe que se profese, únicamente se acepta y se veneran las energías que conforman lo divino, se protege a la madre naturaleza, y se celebran las fechas especiales de la religión.

El planeta Tierra es también una de las representaciones de la diosa, quien en su aspecto terrestre, recibe nombres especiales como: Gea, Deméter y Madre Naturaleza.

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todo el mundo, siendo bienvenida en el corazón de millones, que le consideran un arte religioso, que enseña a sus creyentes a vivir en balance con el universo y lo divino.

Creencias

Wicca es una religión alternativa que no practica el proselitismo. La religión simboliza una eterna afirmación de la vida, tiene sus propias creencias, objetos religiosos, rituales, y normas que difieren de otras creencias.

Se veneran dos divinidades principales, se acepta la magia como manifestación divina, se rinde tributo y reverencia al planeta, al que se considera un ser viviente, se acepta la reencarnación porque devela misterios de la vida, la muerte y el karma. Se cree en la existencia de los seres del reino encantado, también llamado reino angelical.

En la actualidad esta religión se ha extendido en

Los creyentes no van de casa en casa tratando

de convertir a otros a su fe, tampoco profesan que esta religión, es el único camino para entrar en contacto con lo divino.

Existen personas que rinden culto a deidades asociadas al Sol, la Luna, la Tierra, el fuego, el mar, las aguas y el viento, en Wicca encuentran respuesta a sus inquietudes religiosas. “Los rituales que se practican no tienen nada que ver con cultos oscuros, ni con satanismo, ni con actividades que envuelven negocio o dinero”.

El principal propósito de las creencias Wicca, es desarrollar una estrecha relación con las manifestaciones divinas, por ello se practica la magia, para hacer florecer la relación entre el hombre y la

El dios simboliza la energía masculina, la vitalidad, y los bastos recursos naturales. En Wicca se asocia al Sol, el fuego, los bosques, el reino animal, y la vegetación silvestre. En su aspecto solar recibe el nombre de Apolo, y en su figura terrestre se representa por mamíferos como el ciervo, el toro, y el carnero.

Antiguamente los practicantes de Wicca, rendían mayor culto a la diosa, actualmente la religión ha evolucionado, encontrando el balance ideal al venerar a ambas divinidades por igual. Además, también se veneran otras deidades de la antigüedad, como aspectos de ambos dioses.

A los practicantes de Wicca, se les conoce usualmente como paganos o neopaganos, termino mal interpretado durante más de dos mil años, pagano se deriva del latín "paganus" y significa morador del campo. Wicca es una religión ligada directamente a la Naturaleza, y a la compasión para todo ser viviente.

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The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/01/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Feifei Yu This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/01/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705696 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705643 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GALVANS DUMPING & HAUL AWAY, 13236 Depot St, San Martin, CA 95046, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Manuel Galvan, PO BOX 1476, San Martin, CA 95046. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/30/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Manuel Galvan This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/30/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705643 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705229 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOUSE CLEANING THE 2 SISTERS, 620 Iris Ave Apt 213, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Celestino Teletor Luis, 620 Iris Ave Apt 213, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/18/2024.

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

crime.) /s/ Celestino Teletor Luis This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/18/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705229 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705349 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Manzera Junk Removal, 4750-124 Almaden Expy #121, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Susana Zuniga, 1214 Swan Dr, Patterson, CA 95343. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Susana Zuniga This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/22/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705349 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705600 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MB Auto Repairs LLC, 4234 Monterey Rd Ste C, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MB Auto Repairs LLC, 4234 Monterey Rd Ste C, San Jose, CA 95111.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/08/2021. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN678120. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jhony Melgar MB Auto Repairs LLC Managing Partner A r t i c l e / R e g # : 202461618845 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/29/2024.

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The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): A2W VENTURES, INC, 2059 Camden Ave #342, San Jose, CA 95124.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/20/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN703449. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Annie Wang A2W VENTURES, INC. Owner Article/Reg#: 5288903

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705538 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705391 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TACOS CACHETITOS, 33761 10th St, Union City, CA 94587, Alameda County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mario Alejandre Barrera, 33761 10th St, Union City, CA 94587.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/23/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Mario Alejandre Barrera This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/23/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705391 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436246 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: TUAN LINH NGOC NGUYEN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) TUAN LINH NGOC NGUYEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. TUAN LINH NGOC NGUYEN to DAVID VON DION 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/09/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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MAY 03, 2024 - MAY 09, 2024 Judge of the Superior Court May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436460 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xinyi Huang INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Xinyi Huang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Xinyi Huang to Anna Xinyi Huang 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/09/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 26, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436402 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jesse Noah Villarreal INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jesse Noah Villarreal has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jesse Noah Villarreal aka Jesse Villarreal aka Jesse N. Villarreal to Jesse Villarreal Garcia 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/09/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the

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

April 25, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436244 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kebebusa Engidaw and Fikrewold Amsalu Woncineh INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kebebusa Engidaw and Fikrewold Amsalu Woncineh have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Liyu Engidaw to Liyu Fikrewold Amsalu b.

Tehute Engidaw to Tehute Fikrewold Amsalu c. Edlawit Engidaw to Edlawit Fikrewold Amsalu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/09/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 24, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 NOTICE OF DEATH OF Melvin John Farnsworth To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Melvin John Farnsworth, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on March 20, 2024, in the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, State of California.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 5448 Thornwood Drive, Suite 200, San Jose, California 95123

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 5448 Thornwood Drive, Ste 200 San Jose, CA 95123 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 Amended Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of THOMAS LYNN HERBERT Case No. 24PR196867 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Thomas Lynn Herbert. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Erica Pafenberg in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Erica Pafenberg be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: May 24, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special

Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Petitioner: Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Ave Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 (408)866-8382

filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for petitioner: Robert E. Greeley / Law Ofcs of Robert E. Greeley 2166 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 (408)277-6800

Run Date: May 3, 10, 17, 2024

Run Date: May 3, 10, 17, 2024

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of MYRTLE RUTH JOHNSON Case No. 24PR197062 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Myrtle Ruth Johnson. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jeremiah Buck in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Jeremiah Buck be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 13, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the

Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Kenneth Dabner Maupin, also known as Kenneth D. Maupin Case No. 24PR197021 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Kenneth Dabner Maupin, also known as Kenneth D. Maupin. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed

by Joseph B. Vincent in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Joseph B. Vincent be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 21, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the

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

10. Attorney for petitioner: Karen A. Lapinski 111 N. Market Street, 300 San Jose, CA 95113-1116 (408)500-5001 Run Date: May 3, 10, 17, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705428 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOTELOS MASTER, 704 North 13th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ALVARO DURAN DAZA SOTELO, 100 Palm Valley Blvd Apt 2010, San Jose, CA 95123.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/24/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ ALVARO DURAN DAZA SOTELO This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/24/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705428 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704868 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHANGHAI BUN DYNASTY, 19634 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CBI KITCHEN, INC., 19634 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/18/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ WEIDONG ZHAO CBI KITCHEN, INC. CEO Article/Reg#: 3694416 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/08/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 704868 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705107 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALICIA’S MARKET, 157 Old Gilroy Street, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alicia Delena Mora, 856 Mescal Ct, Salinas, CA 93905. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/15/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Alicia Delena Mora This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/15/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705107 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705173 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL MINI TACO, 2230 Latham Street, #130, Mountain View, 94040, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): , Adrian Ortiz, 2230 Latham Street, #130, Mountain View, 94040.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/16/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Adrian Ortiz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/16/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705173 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705297 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAROLINE HOUSE CLEANING, 2800 Monterey Hwy #24, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sandra Carolina Ramirez, 2800 Monterey Hwy #24, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/21/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN703414. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who

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declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Sandra Carolina Ramirez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/19/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 705297 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704542 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Arvizo Leaks Landscaping, 9110 Church St, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Jaime Arvizo Resendiz, 9110 Church St, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/29/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose Jaime Arvizo Resendiz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/27/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704542 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704985 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: M & A AUTO GLASS, 2235 California St Apt 197, Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Edwin A Meza, 2235 California St Apt 197, Mountain View, CA 94040. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/19/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Edwin A Meza This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/10/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 704985 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705260 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DAILY HAULING AND JUNK REMOVE, 1830 Joan Way Apt 2, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa

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Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Joao Smith Requejo, 1830 Joan Way Apt 2, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Jose Antonio Puyen Vasquez, 1830 Joan Way Apt 2, Santa Clara, CA 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/18/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Joao Smith Requejo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/18/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705260 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704990 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BELLAPI CONSTRUCCION, 818 Saratoga Ave Apt. L207, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jorge Jose Jimenez-Silva, 818 Saratoga Ave Apt. L207, San Jose, CA 95129.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jorge Jose JimenezSilva This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/10/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704990 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704784 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DOMINGUEZ FENCE COMPANY, 1415 Foley Av, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rosanelly Vazquez Martinez, 1415 Foley Av, San Jose, CA 95122.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/06/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN703862. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a

crime.) /s/ Rosanelly Vazquez Martinez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/04/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704784 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705353 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WIBBYMOMMY, 839 Alcosta Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rita Lu, 839 Alcosta Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/22/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Rita Lu This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/22/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 705353 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705004 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WHOLESALE P2G, 1030 Duane Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): WHOLESALE P2G LLC, 2403 Gabriel Ave Apt A, Mountain View, CA 94040. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Calvin Le WHOLESALE P2G LLC Owner A r t i c l e / R e g # : 202461311099 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/11/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705004 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705003 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com STARZZ SMOG, 403 S Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): STARZZ SMOG LLC, 403 S Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Calvin Le STARZZ SMOG LLC Owner A r t i c l e / R e g # : 202461216939 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/11/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705003 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705195 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAVERICK HELICOPTERS, 2601 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90806, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ISLAND EXPRESS HELICOPTERS, INC., 1620 Jet Stream Drive, Henderson, NV 89052.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/01/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Greggory Rochna ISLAND EXPRESS HELICOPTERS, INC CEO A r t i c l e / R e g # : 0802510251/1548898 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/17/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705195 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705329 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TAQUERIA MORELIA, 519 N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Julia M Reyes, 519N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business

name(s) listed above on 04/22/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Julia M Reyes This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/22/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705329 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705350 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JQM FLOORING, 661 San Diego Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rafael Segoviano, 661 San Diego Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/22/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Rafael Segoviano This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/22/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705350 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705347 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J.B. COMPANY, 654 Calpella Dr, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Javier Brigido, 654 Capella Dr, San Jose, CA 95136.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/22/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Javier Brigido This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/22/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705347 April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV434460 Superior Court of Califor-

nia, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Shelley Adrienne Soto INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Shelley Adríenne Soto has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shelley Adríenne Soto to Shelley Adríenne Long 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/18/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 04, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436254 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: POLINA IVANOVNA PONOMARENKO. POLINA IVANOVNA PONOMARENKO to INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) POLINA IVANOVNA PONOMARENKO has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. POLINA IVANOVNA PONOMARENKO to POLINA IVANOVNA KRIUCHKOV. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/09/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published

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

April 24, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 2024 3rd AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV431224 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kaia Izu INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Kaia Izu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kaia Izu to Akira Hannah Bartosz b. Kaia Sayaka Finn to Akari Isaak Bartosz 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/07/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 02, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court April 5, 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704130 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE ASSEMBLY, 1657 Shenandoah Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): John Mark Mills, 1657 Shenandoah Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/15/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ John Mark Mills This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

MAY 03, 2024 - MAY 09, 2024 Recorder of Santa Clara County on 3/15/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 704130 April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704544 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MULTISERVICIOS GUATEMEXNINAS, 2135 Tully Rd Suite A, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ivette Magdalena Cisneros Corona, 2135 Tully Rd Suite A, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/25/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ivette Magdalena Cisneros This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/27/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 704544 April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704768 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BBQ THE BEST, 674 N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Dinora Enriquez, 674 N 13th St, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Dinora Enriquez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/04/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 704768 April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703960 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHINGADAZOS TAQUERIA AND BAR, 975 The Alameda Unit 80, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Oscar Rojas, 850 Meridian Way Apt 28, San Jose, CA

95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Oscar Rojas This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/11/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703960 April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705114 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ay Chabelo Taqueria, 3140 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Reanne Rodriguez Falcon, 80 Stewart Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/10/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Reanne Rodriguez Falcon This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/15/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 705114 April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704538 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GABYS TACOS, 10260 Ryan St, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Lizeth Gomez Murillo, 10260 Ryan St, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria Lizeth Gomez Murillo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/27/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 704538 April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024

MAY 03, 2024 - MAY 09, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705016 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Green Sierra Landscaping, Inc., Palomares Landscaping, Green Sierra Tree Service, Palomares Tree Service, Palomares Tree and Gardening Service, 2670 S White Rd STE #240, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Green Sierra Landscaping, Inc., 2670 S White Rd STE #240, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/20/2012. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN684930. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ John Mark Mills This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/15/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 704130 April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704721 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PJE DYNAMICS, 1426 Fillmore Street Suite 203, San Francisco, CA 94115, Santa Francisco County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Nestor Paul Jaime Escobar, 2024 McDaniel Ave Apt3, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Nestor Paul Jaime Escobar This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/03/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704721 April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704555 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: C & L TAX PREPARATION, Orangewood Dr, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yolanda Llamas, 1589 Orangewood Drive, San Jose, CA 95121. The

registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/27/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN704001. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Yolanda Llamas This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/27/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704555 April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705061 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BIG-J-CUSTOM PAINTING, 1323 Crucero Dr #2, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Juan Manuel Alvarez-Valencia, 323 Crucero Dr #2, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/29/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN699486. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Juan Manuel Alvarez Valencia This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/12/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705061 April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 705219 The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): AURA PERFUMERY, 22560 Alcalde Road, Cupertino CA, 95014. Filed in Santa Clara County on 03/23/2022 under file no. FBN683450.

Brev David Patterson, 22560 Alcalde Road, Cupertino, CA 95014. This business was conducted by: an individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Brev D Patterson, Founder This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 4/17/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath,

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Deputy File No. FBN705219 April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NO. 704640 The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): SANCHEZ PAINTING, 1347 San Tomas Aquino Pkw #3, San Jose CA, 95130. Filed in Santa Clara County on 02/26/2020 under file no. FBN664000. Pedro Sanchez, 1347 San Toma Aquino Pkw #3, San Jose, CA 95130. This business was conducted by: an individual. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Pedro Sanchez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 3/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN704640 April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV435141 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Stacey Saeteurn INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Stacey Saeteurn has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Madd ex Emery Chellgren-Saeteurn to Maddex Saeteurn 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/25/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 12, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV433409 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sundayrose Mahinay Cornelio INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sundayrose Mahinay Cornelio has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Sundayrose Mahinay Cornelio to Sundayrose Cornelio Singh 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/04/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Mar 19, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV435371 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vivian P. Sanchez INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Vivian P. Sanchez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vivian P. Sanchez to Vivian Patricia Campo Altamirano 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/25/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy

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

Apr 16, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV435336 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Antonio Patino & Miriam Franco INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Antonio B. Patino & Miriam Franco have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ethan Skolnick Patino Guerra to Ethan Skolnick Patino 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/25/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 16, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV435435 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Stephanie Ann Hengstler INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Stephanie Ann Hengstler have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Stephanie Ann Hengstler to Stephanie Ann Castro Hengstler 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/02/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 17, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Neomi Mizrachi Case No. 24PR196877 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Neomi Mizrachi. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Orit Mizrachi in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3. The Petition for Probate requests that Orit Mizrachi be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests that the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: May 13, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept.

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

8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Orit Mizrachi 1951 Briarwood Drive Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408)529-5337 Run Date: April 19, 26, May 3, 2024 PETITION TO DETERMINE PARENTAL RELATIONSHIP NO. 24CP000211 PETITIONER: Marilyn Ramirez RESPONDENT: Efrain Mendoza Morales aka Efrain Morales Estrella 1. The Petitioner: a. Gave birth to the children listed in item 2 2. The children are: a. Child’s Name: Joseph Efrain Mendoza Ramirez Birth Date: 6/12/2011 Age: 11 3. The court has jurisdiction over the respondent because the respondent: a. Lives in this state.

4. The action is brought in this county because: a. The children live or are found in this county 5. Petitioner claims: a. Respondent is the parent of the children listed in item 2 above 6. A completed Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement ACT (UCCJEA)(form FL-105) is attached Petitioner asks the court to make the determinations indicated below.

7. PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP: a. Petitioner, Respondent is the parent of the children listed in item 2 8. CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION (PARENTING TIME): a. Respondent b. Legals custody of children to Petitioner c. Physical Custody of children to Petitioner d. Child visitation (parenting time) be granted to Respondent as requested in Attachment 8d e. The facts in support of the requested custody and visitation (parenting time) orders are (specify): Contained in the attached declaration.

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12. CHILD SUPPORT: The court may make orders for the support of the children and issue an earnings assignment without further notice to either party.

14. I have read the restraining order on the back of the Summons(form FL-210) and I understand it applies to me when this Petition is filed.

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

Date: 4/14/2023 /s/ Marilyn Ramirez ATTACHMENT (Number): 8 8d. Respondent to have no visitation 8e. Respondent was deported to Mexico in 2012 because of drug related criminal charges. Petitioner last saw Respondent in 2012 when she visited him in Mexico. Petitioner requests that Respondent have no visitation with Joseph because Respondent has been out of Joseph’s life for the last five years. Respondent last saw Joseph in 2018 when Joseph went to visit him in Mexico. However, Respondent’s whereabouts have since been unknown and Respondent has made absolutely no effort to be in Joseph’s life or to contact or provide financial support to Joseph.

It would traumatize and alarm Joseph for his father to suddenly reappear in his life after such a long absence. Given the forgoing, it is in Joseph’s best interest that Respondent have no visitation.

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 SUMMONS (Parentage-Custody and Support) / CITACIÓN (PaternidadCustodia y Manutención) Notice to Respondent (Name) / Aviso Al Demendado: Efrain Mendoza Morales aka Efrain Morales Estrella NO. 23CP000211 FL210 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file the Response (form FL-220 or FL-270) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner.

A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. Tiene 30 dias de calendarió despues de habir recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-220 o FL-270) ante la corte y Efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónico o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your right to custody of your children.

You may also be ordered to pay child support and attorney fees and costs. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten

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la custodia de sus hijos.

La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención de los hijos, y honorarios y costos legales.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately.

Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (w w w.courts.ca.gove/ selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local bar association. Para Asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de immediate con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org), o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE: the restraining order on page 2 remains in effect against each parent until the petition is dismissed, a judgement is entered, or the court makes further orders.

This order is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it. AVISO: La órden de protección que aparecen en la pagina 2 continuará en vigencia en cuanto a cada parte hasta que se emita un fallo final, se despida la petición o la corte dé otras órdenes.

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

FEE WAIVER: if you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a few waiver form.

The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cutoas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por complete, las cutoas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

1. The name and address of the court are: Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County 201 N First St San Jose, CA 95113 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, are: (El Nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son:) Sidney C. Flores, SBN 64082 FLORES & BARRIOS 601 N First St Ste 200 San Jose, CA 95112 Date: 4/14/2023 12:52pm Clerk, by /s/ S. Prasad, Deputy (Asistente) STANDARD RESTRAINING ORDER (Parentage-Custody and Support) ORDEN DE RESTRICCIÓN ESTÁNDAR (Paternidad-Custodia y Manutención)

FL-210 Starting immediately, you and every other party are restrained from removing from the state, or applying for a passport for, the minor child or children for whom this action seeks to establish a parent-child relationship or custody order without the prior written consent of every other party or an order of the court.

This restraining order takes effect against the petitioner when he or she files the petition and against the respondent when he or she is personally served with the Summons and Petition OR when he or she waives and accepts service.

This restraining order remains in effect until the judgment is entered, the petition is dismissed, or the court makes other orders.

This order is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it.

En forma immediate, usted y cada otra parte tienen prohibido llevarse del estado a los hijos menores para quienes esta acción judicial procura establecer una relación entre hijos y padres o una orden de custodia, ni pueden solicitar un pasaporte para los mismos, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de cada otra parte o sin una orden de la corte.

Esta Orden de restricción entrará en vigencia para el demandante una vez presentada la petición, y para el demandado una vez que éste reciba la notificación personal de la Citación y Petición, o una vez que renuncie su derecho a recibir dicha notificación y se dé por notificado.

Esta orden de restricción continuará en vigencia hasta que se emita un fallo final, se despida la petición o la corte dé otras órdenes.

Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya recibido o visto una copia de esta orden puede hacerla acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

NOTICE-ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance?

If so, you should apply for Covered California.

Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay toward high-quality, affordable health care.

For more information, visit www.coveredca.com. Or call Covered Californiaat 1-800-300-1506.

AVISO-ACCESO A SEGURA DE SALUD MÁS ECONOMICO Necessita Seguro de salud a un costo asequible, ya sea para usted o alguien en su hogar? Si es asi, puede presentar una solicitud con Covered California.

Covered California lo puede ayudar

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com a reducer al costo que paga por Seguro de salud asequible y de alta Calidad. Para obtener más información, visite www. coveredca.com. O llame a Covered California al 1-800-300-0213.

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2024 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara 201 N. First Street 191 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 Family Justice Center Courthouse Case No. 23CP000394 FL-309 Petitioner/Plaintiff: Stefanie Pohl Respondent/Defendant: Curtis Allen Davis ORDER ON REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE HEARING 1. The hearing is currently scheduled for 4/10/24 2. Name of party who file the request for Order, order to show cause, or other moving paper is Stefanie Pohl 3. Name of party asking to reschedule the hearing is Stefanie Pohl.

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

5. 6. Order granting request to reschedule hearing and notice of new hearing 6. a. The court hearing is rescheduled to the date, time and location shown below: New hearing date: 6/5/2024, Time 9:00am, Dept 77, at the address note above in this matter.

7. Reason for Rescheduling: a. The hearing needs to be rescheduled because: The papers were not served before the current hearing date.

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

(1) as required by rule 5.92, on (3) respondent/defendant. c. All documents must be served as follows: (3) other: See item 9d d. order regarding service: The court grants permission for Petitioner to serve by publication as Respondent is avoiding service.

10.

Documents for service: A filed copy of this order (Form FL-309) must be served along with the following papers: a. A copy of the previously filed Request for Order (Form FL-300) order to show cause, or other moving paper.

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

Date: 4/10/24 /s/ Micael P. Estremera JUDGE MICAEL P. ESTREMERA Run Dates: April 19, 26, May 3 and 10, 2024 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara 201 N. First Street 191 N. First Street

San Jose, CA 95113 Family Justice Center Courthouse Case No. 23CP000394 FL-309 Petitioner/Plaintiff: Stefanie Pohl Respondent/Defendant: Curtis Allen Davis NOTICE OF HEARING 1. TO: CURTIS ALLEN DIAZ 2. A COURT HEARING WILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS; a. Date: February 14, 2024 Time: 9AM Dept: 77 b. Address if Court: Same as Above 3. WARNING to the person served with the Request for Order; The court may make the requested orders without you. If you do not file a Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (Form FL-320), serve a copy on the other parties at least nine court days before the hearing (unless the court has ordered a shorter period of time), and appear at the hearing. (See Form FL-320-INFO for more information.)

COURT ORDER 5.A Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (form FL-320) must be served on or before: 9 court days before the hearing date 8. Other: Each party is ordered complete Orientation & schedule Mediation before the hearing. Go online to ww.scscourt. org (search Orientation).

Questions? Call FCS (408)534-5760.

Date Jan 8, 2024 /s/ Brooke Bleck Brook Bleck Judicial Officer REQUEST FOR ORDER 2. CHILD CUSTODY VISITATION (PARENTING TIME) a. I request that the court make order about the following children: Child’s Name: Josslynn Pohl Diaz Date of Birth: 7/12/11 Legal Custody to (person who decide health, education, etc.)

Physical Custody to (person with whom child live).

See Attached FL-311 I declare under penalty of perjury under the State of California that the information provided on this form and all attachments is true and correct.

Dated: 1/5/24 /s/ Stefanie Pohl Run Dates: April 19, 26, May 3 and 10, 2024 "Recording Requested By Zdenka Kolarik 16165 MONTEREY ROAD, STE 207 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 When Recorded Mail To: Zdenka Kolarik 16165 MONTEREY ROAD, STE 207 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 TSG No. 116745763-X59 Title Order No. APN No. 254-47-032 Space above this line reserved for recorder’s use"

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACEHD, IF REQUIRED

BY THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2923.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE. NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN EN ESTE DOCUMENTO, SI ASÍ LO EXIGEN LAS DISPOSICIONES DE LA SECCIÓN 2923.3 DEL CÓDIGO CIVIL DE CALIFORNIA. 注意：如果《加州民法典》 第 2923.3 节的规定要 求，本文件附件中的信息 摘要。 TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: CÓ MỘT BẢN TÓM TẮT THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY ĐÍNH KÈM, NẾU ĐƯỢC YÊU CẦU BỞI CÁC QUY ĐỊNH CỦA MỤC 2923.3 CỦA BỘ LUẬT DÂN SỰ CALIFORNIA. 참고: 캘리포니아 민법 섹 션 2923.3의 조항에 따라 필요한 경우 이 문서에 정 보가 요약되어 있습니다.

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED JUNE 16, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAISNT YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that ZDENKA KOLARIK as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed

by Salvador Cuevas Mendoza and Teresa Sandoval de Cuevas, husband and wife as joint tenants dated June 16, 2008 and recorded June 18, 2008, as Instrument No. 19889270, in Book N/A of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SANTA CLARA County, State of California, will sell on May 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM, LOCATED AT, 16165 MONTEREY ROAD, MORGAN HILL, CALIFORNIA, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at No. 116745763-X59 APN No. 254-47-032 time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by her under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as TSG more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1957 CAPE HORN DRIVE, SAN JOSE,

CALIFORNIA 95133, ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 254-47-032. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the notice of Sale is $ 2,248,155.02. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.

Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances there under, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon as provided in said note, plus fees, charges and expenses of Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office where the property is located or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be

MAY 03, 2024 - MAY 09, 2024 postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether No. 116745763-X59 APN No. 254-47-032 your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-626-2650383. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT if the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Further, if the foreclosure sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid and shall have no further recourse or remedy against the Mortgagor, Mortgagee, or Trustee herein.

If you have previously been discharged in bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this notice is intended to exercise the note holder rights against the real property only.

As required by law, you are notified that a negative credit reporting may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligation.

If required by the provisions of Section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of trustee’s sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s office.

Zdenka Kolarik 16165 MONTEREY ROAD, SUITE 207 Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Phone/Sale Information: (626)265-0383 By: /s/ Zdenka Kolarik 4/17/2024 Zdenka Kolarik Run Dates: April 19, 26 and May 3, 2024 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Probate Division Case No. 23AD025988 Attorney for Petitioner: Law Offices of Kathryn Schlepphorst

Kathryn Schlepphorst (CSB #161202) 1361 S. Winchester Blvd.

Suite 208 San Jose, California 95128 Telephone: (408) 1120 Facsimile: (408) 1125

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CITATION TO PARENT Date: 5/8/2024 Time: 11:00AM APJ: Hon. Le Jacqueline Duong Dept: 1 In Re: The Matter of the Adoption Petition of Lisa Parraz and Alfonso Parraz, Adopting Parents FROM: THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO: CASSANDRA SCHICK-REPOSA By order of this Court you are hereby cited to appear before the HON. JACQUELINE DUONG, judge presiding in Dept. 1 of the Court located at 201 N. 1st St., San Jose, CA 95113, on May 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., then and there to show cause, if you have any, why AIDEN BELL, should not be declared free from your parental control and custody of his Mother according to the petition on file herein.

The petition on file herein is for the purpose of freeing subject child for placement for adoption.

Dated: APR 8, 2024 /s/ D, Bueno, Clerk By: D. Bueno Run Dates: April 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705030 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PACHANGA PUMPING SERVICE, 901 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Junior Richard Ascuna Vergaray, 901 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043, Mitzy Tamara Coss Y Leon Medrano, 901 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/07/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Junior Ascuna Vergaray This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/11/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705030 April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

MAY 03, 2024 - MAY 09, 2024 NAME STATEMENT NO. 704924 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: APM CLEANING SERVICES, 4501 Snell Ave Apt 2203, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Constanza J. Casabuenas Valenzuela, 4501 Snell Ave Apt 2203, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/08/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Constanza J.C. Valenzuela This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/09/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704924 April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704968 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Installation Team, 1120 Bird Ave Suite F239, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Saturnino Mora Diaz, 1120 Bird Ave #F239, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/10/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Saturnino Mora This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/10/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704968 April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704958 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PALETERIA ADRIANA, 74 South 24th St, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Manuel Tisnado Alvarado, 1188 Whitton Ave, San Jose, CA 95116. Antonio Zalapa Marquez, 1188 Whitton, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/10/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this state-

ment is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Manuel Tisnado Alvarado This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/10/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704958 April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704298 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ruby’s Taqueria, 821 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Stephanie Barragan, 821 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/20/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Stephanie Barragan This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/20/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704298 April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704297 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Guadalajara Market, 829 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Stephanie Barragan, 829 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/15/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Stephanie Barragan This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/20/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704297 April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704770 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com VOLT VALLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICES, 247 N Capitol Ave Unit 124, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): VOLT VALLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICES, 247 N Capitol Ave Unit 124, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ NORBERTO J GONZALEZ VOLT VALLEY ELECTRICAL SERVICES President Article/Reg#: 6155567 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/04/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704770 April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704839 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SARINA’S CLEANING SERVICES, 454 Boynton Ave Apto 207, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Doris Sarina Rivera, 454 Boynton Ave Apto 207, San Jose, CA 95117.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/05/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Doris Sarina Rivera This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/05/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 704839 April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704823 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RUPYAL BROTHERS, 1496 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): DAMANJIT SINGH, 6467 Marguerite Drive, Newark, CA 94560. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/04/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information

in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ DAMANJIT SINGH This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/05/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 704823 April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704658 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SISI’S EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE, 367 Bay St, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Silvia Sandoval Murillo, 367 Bay St, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Silvia Sandoval Murillo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 3/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704658 April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV434893 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tai Chau & Linh Tran INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tai Chau & Linh Chau have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Michelle Chau to Michelle Truc Chau 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/18/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for

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

April 09, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV434545 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mi Chung Hong INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mi Chung Hong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mi Chung Hong to Heather Mi Hong 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/18/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 05, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV430210 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Juan Manuel Reyna Pacheco and Victoria Castro Madriz INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Juan Manuel Reyna Pacheco and Victoria Castro Madriz have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

FIRST: Violeta MIDDLE: Madriz LAST: Reyna to FIRST: Victoria MIDDLE: Violeta LAST: Reyna Madriz 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any per-

son objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/14/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 05, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV429041 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Phuong Thanh Vy Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Phuong Thanh Vy Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Phuong Tram Luv to Tram Phuong Luv 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/14/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 05, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV434956 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dominic

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS Francis G Gagnon, Karen Lynn Gagnon INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Dominic Francis G Gagnon has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dominic Francis G Gagnon to Dominic F.G.L. Scelzo b. Domenica Giuseppina Maria Gagnon to Domenica Giuseppina Maria Scelzo c. Karen Lynn Gagnon to Karen Lynn Scelzo 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/18/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 10, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV434456 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: No Name Given Yogita AKA FNU, Yogita INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) No Name Given Yogita and FNU, Yogita has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

No Name Given, Yogita AKA FNU, Yogita to Yogita Goyal 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/11/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy

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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 04, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV433984 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Tiffany Teresa Blackwell INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tiffany Teresa Blackwell has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tiffany Teresa Blackwell to My Ngoc Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/11/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Mar 27, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2024

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PIXAR FEST 2024 CELEBRATES FRIENDSHIP AND BEYOND Themed Food, merchandise, and a new parade and nighttime show welcome guests to experience the Animation Studios’ Legacy

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acters from the films to be carried forward in a park in many different ways.”

hen walking into the magical locale of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure during this year’s summer months you might notice an uptick in Pixar decorations using the lively hues of red, yellow and blue, much like their beloved bouncing ball that is seen on their logo before every one of the studios’ films.

KC Wilkerson, Principal Media Designer for Disney Live Entertainment, helped with bringing “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” to life, taking the original Pixar Fest 2018 show and enhancing it by adding even more great elements and stories from the newer studio releases.

That’s because Pixar Fest 2024 has arrived, and from now through August 4, 2024, Pixar takes over the Disneyland Resort, bringing with it the delightful characters, themed food, merchandise and exciting activities throughout both of the parks in Anaheim.

“Together Forever is a story and it's about needing new friends. It's about taking those friends and setting out on adventures and it's about overcoming adversity together. And that is what allows us to form everlasting bonds, so we wanted to choose moments from the newer films that really reflected the overall story that we were trying to tell.”

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Friendship is the main theme of the celebration, with an emphasis on the comraderies and connections between the many characters of the Pixar universe – from the originators in Pixar friendship, Woody and Buzz of the Toy Story franchise, to newer friendships like Miguel and his trusting street dog Dante from 2017’s Coco or Meilin and her crew of girls in Turning Red. Originating in 2018, Pixar Fest was launched the same year as the Pixar Pier land opened at Disney California Adventure, giving Pixar fans a whole lot to enjoy then.

For the 2024 iteration, there are new foods, new adventures and plenty of new characters since Pixar has released seven films since then, with an eight, Inside Out 2, making it into the festival despite its release still being a few weeks away.

Recently we had an opportunity to hear from the Disney and Pixar creatives whose job was to transform the park, create custom Pixar animations for the nighttime projections, pick the food and translate the animation studios films from screen to parks.

You can see for yourself how the parks are transformed into a Pixar world from now until August 4, 2024.

Pixar Fest 2024 celebrates Pixar’s films and characters with a new day parade, nighttime spectacular, and limited time food and merchandise options at Disneyland Resort. Photo Credit: Arturo Hilario / El Observador

Entertainment The main draws at any Disney park revolve around the rides, spectacles and food. For the entertainment portion of the celebration, Pixar and Disney worked side by side to bring their “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” parade, “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular,” Club Pixar, Pixar Pals Playtime Party, and Character encounters to life.

Tasha Sounart is the Theme Park Creative Director, Pixar Animation Studios and helped

bridge the creative collaborations from the animation studio in Emeryville to the parks in Anaheim.

“What we do is we collaborate with our awesome team members here and we try to make sure to keep our characters cute and funny and all the stories you know accurate to what you would see in the films and it's really interesting job because we're always working in different media and different art styles, but we want the feelings and the emotions that you've that you've connected with these char-

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The Red Panda Bao features jumbo pork and vegetable stuffed bao with chile-garlic sauce with a vivid red coloring.

For those 21 and up, two new cocktails inspired from Elemental look and sound refreshing. They are the H2O-rita which features Tequila, blue curaçao syrup, lychee nectar, yuja purée, and lime juice as well as the Exothermic Margarita, which also features Tequila, ancho chile liqueur, passion fruit nectar, lime & grapefruit juices, and agave nectar. Both are garnished with a rock candy stick.

On May 10, 2024 six Pixar marketplaces will pop up at Disney California Adventure, bringing the total locations to get these limited time offerings to 29.

“[It] was a tremendous challenge but I think when you see pictures and video of the show and hope it in real life and then you can see that the show really delivers,” adds Wilkerson.

At the daytime Pixar Pals Playtime Party you can expect to find oversized photo locations, craft tables, interactive dancing and games as well as a chance to get up and close with several of the new Pixar characters at the park.

“That's a little tongue twister, but it just kind of speaks to the fun and excitement in this in this location. So this theater is in the park and this is a daytime fun zone. It really transformed that whole space to an immersive location, you get to join some of the characters for a dance party.”

Some of the new characters include Ember and Wade from Elemental and Luca and Alberto from Luca, as well as the Mr. and Mrs. Incredible in their newer super suits which appear in Incredibles 2.

A whole new Pixar-inspired menu was created for the event, with plenty of diverse food options for any palette and any age.

Among the new foods are favorites from Pixar Fest 2018 like the Fried Bologna Sandwich from UP. New options include a Marigold Bridge Cupcake inspired from Coco, as well as a slightly spicy and flavorful plantbased Huarache made of soy chorizo beans and seasoned steak tips topped with lettuce, cheese, avocado crema, and tomatillo salsa and served with Spanish rice and refried beans topped with nopales pico de gallo

With new projector technology, the show is able to project onto surfaces with brighter colors and more dynamic visuals. From the storefronts on Main Street, to the Sleeping Beauty Castle, the visuals alongside the incredible fireworks show is bound to dazzle.

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Down at Club Pixar, an evening and nighttime activation at the Hollywood Lot at Disney California Adventure, families can wind down and enjoy a “drive-in” Pixar shorts theaters, or engage in many activities centered around the Pixar films, including games, and the main stage which features music and interactive dance.

Tracy Halas, Creative Director, Disney Live Entertainment adds, “It's for everyone in all ages, but this is the hottest club in town. So once you enter you are immediately welcomed by these cool neon signs that can lead you into this this space.”

Featured at Club Pixar is a stage which hosts interactive dances as well as a DJ which welcomes guests to interact with interpretive dancers who take memorable Pixar film scenes and put their interpretive spin on them.

Pixar Fest runs now through August 4, 2024.

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PIXAR FEST 2024 CELEBRA LA AMISTAD Y MÁS ALLÁ

Comida temática, productos y un nuevo desfile y espectáculo nocturno dan la bienvenida a los visitantes para que experimenten el legado del estudio de animación.

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mos en diferentes medios y diferentes estilos artísticos, pero queremos que los sentimientos y las emociones que has desarrollado con estos personajes de las películas se transmitan en un parque de muchas maneras diferentes".

l caminar por el mágico lugar de Disneyland y Disney California Adventure durante los meses de verano de este año, es posible que notes un aumento en las decoraciones de Pixar que utilizan los vivos tonos de rojo, amarillo y azul, muy parecido a su amada pelota que rebota que se ve en su logo antes de cada una de las películas de los estudios.

KC Wilkerson, diseñador principal de medios de Disney Live Entertainment, ayudó a darle vida a “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular”, tomando el espectáculo original Pixar Fest 2018 y mejorándolo agregando aún más elementos e historias geniales de los lanzamientos más recientes del estudio.

Eso es porque ha llegado el Pixar Fest 2024, y desde ahora hasta el 4 de agosto de 2024, Pixar se hará cargo de Disneyland Resort, trayendo consigo encantadores personajes, comida temática, productos y actividades emocionantes en ambos parques de Anaheim.

La amistad es el tema principal de la celebración, con énfasis en la camaradería y conexión entre los numerosos personajes del universo Pixar – desde los creadores de la amistad de Pixar, Woody y Buzz de la franquicia Toy Story, hasta amistades más nuevas como Miguel y su confiado perro callejero Dante de Coco de 2017 o Meilin y su grupo de chicas en Turning Red. Pixar Fest, que se originó en 2018, se lanzó el mismo año en que se inauguró el Pixar Pier Land en Disney California Adventure, lo que brindó a los fanáticos de Pixar mucho para disfrutar en ese momento.

Para la versión de 2024, hay nuevas comidas, nuevas aventuras y muchos personajes nuevos, ya que Pixar ha lanzado siete películas desde entonces, con una octava, Inside Out 2, que va a llegar al festival a pesar de que aún faltan algunas semanas para su lanzamiento.

Recientemente tuvimos la oportunidad de escuchar a los creativos de Disney y Pixar cuyo trabajo era transformar el parque, crear animaciones personalizadas de Pixar para las proyecciones nocturnas, elegir la comida y trasladar las películas de los estudios de animación de la pantalla a los parques.

Podrás comprobar por ti mismo cómo los parques se transforman en un mundo de Pixar desde ahora hasta el 4 de agosto de 2024.

Comida Para el evento se creó un menú completamente nuevo inspirado en Pixar, con muchas opciones de comida diversas para cualquier paladar y edad.

Entre las nuevas comidas se encuentran las favoritas del Pixar Fest 2018, como el Fried Bolonia Sandwich de UP. Las nuevas opciones incluyen un cupcake Marigold Bridge inspirado en Coco, así como un Huarache vegetal, ligeramente picante y sabroso, hecho con chorizo de soja y puntas de bistec sazonadas, cubierto con lechuga, queso, crema de aguacate y salsa de tomate, servido con arroz español y frijoles refritos cubiertos con pico de gallo de nopales El Red Panda Bao presenta bao gigante relleno de cerdo y verduras con salsa de chile y ajo con un color rojo vivo.

Para mayores de 21 años, dos nuevos cócteles inspirados en Elemental tienen un aspecto y un sonido refrescantes. Son el H2O-rita que contiene tequila, jarabe de curazao azul, néctar de lichi, puré de yuja y jugo de lima, así como la Margarita exotérmica, que también contiene tequila, licor de chile ancho, néctar de maracuyá, jugos de lima y pomelo, y néctar de Agave.

Ambos se adornan con un palito de caramelo.

El 10 de mayo de 2024, aparecerán seis mercados de Pixar en Disney California Adventure, lo que elevará el total de ubicaciones para ob-

“Together Forever es una historia y trata sobre la necesidad de nuevos amigos. Se trata de tomar a esos amigos y emprender aventuras y de superar la adversidad juntos. Y eso es lo que nos permite formar vínculos duraderos, por eso queríamos elegir momentos de las películas más nuevas que realmente reflejaran la historia general que intentábamos contar”.

Pixar Fest 2024 celebra las películas y los personajes de Pixar con un nuevo desfile diurno, un espectáculo nocturno y opciones de comida y productos por tiempo limitado en Disneyland Resort. Photo Credit: Arturo Hilario / El Observador

tener estas ofertas por tiempo limitado a 29.

Entretenimiento Los principales atractivos de cualquier parque de Disney giran en torno a las atracciones, los espectáculos y la comida. Para la parte de entretenimiento de la celebración, Pixar y Disney trabajaron codo con codo para presentar su programa “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration” el desfile, “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular”, Club Pixar, Pixar Pals Playtime Party y encuentros con personajes que cobran vida.

Tasha Sounart es la directora creativa del parque temático Pixar Animation Studios y ayudó a unir las colaboraciones creativas desde el estudio de animación en Emeryville con los parques de Anaheim.

“Lo que hacemos es colaborar con los increíbles miembros de nuestro equipo y tratamos de asegurarnos de que nuestros personajes sean lindos y divertidos y que todas las historias que conoces sean precisas en relación a las películas y es un trabajo realmente interesante porque estamos "Siempre trabaja-

Con la nueva tecnología de proyección, el espectáculo puede proyectarse sobre superficies con colores más brillantes y efectos visuales más dinámicos. Desde los escaparates de Main Street hasta el Castillo de la Bella Durmiente, las imágenes junto con el increíble espectáculo de fuegos artificiales seguramente deslumbrarán. "[Fue] un desafío tremendo, pero creo que cuando ves fotos y videos del programa, esperas que sea en la vida real, entonces puedes ver que el programa realmente cumple", agrega Wilkerson.

Durante la fiesta diurna Pixar Pals Playtime, puedes esperar encontrar lugares para tomar fotografías de gran tamaño, mesas de manualidades, bailes y juegos interactivos, así como la oportunidad de conocer a varios de los nuevos personajes de Pixar en el parque.

“Eso es un pequeño trabalenguas, pero en cierto modo habla de la diversión y la emoción que hay en este lugar. Este teatro está en el parque y es una zona de diversión diurna.

Realmente transformó todo ese espacio en un lugar inmersivo, puedes unirte a algunos de los personajes para una fiesta de baile”.

Algunos de los nuevos personajes incluyen a Ember y Wade de Elemental y Luca y Alberto de Luca, así como al Sr. y la Sra. Increíble con sus nuevos súper trajes que aparecen en Los Increíbles 2.

En Club Pixar, una activación vespertina y nocturna en Hollywood Lot en Disney California Adventure, las familias pueden relajarse y disfrutar de un autocine con cortometrajes de Pixar, o participar en muchas actividades centradas en las películas de Pixar, incluidos juegos y el escenario principal que presenta música y danza interactiva.

Tracy Halas, directora creativa de Disney Live Entertainment, añade: “Es para todos, de todas las edades, pero este es el club más popular de la ciudad. Entonces, una vez que ingresas, estos fantásticos letreros de neón te dan la bienvenida de inmediato y te pueden transportar a este espacio”.

En el Club Pixar se presenta un escenario que presenta bailes interactivos, así como un DJ que invita a los invitados a interactuar con bailarines interpretativos que toman escenas memorables de las películas de Pixar y les dan su toque interpretativo.

Pixar Fest se extenderá hasta el 4 de agosto de 2024.

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