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WHAT IS A FAIR RETURN ON INVESTMENTS?

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n EO reader communicated her belief that making a profits and/or ROI (return on investments made) as being un-ethical nor moral. Her view is that no one should make money when providing health care services. Her view is that, “It's not right...in fact it's not moral or ethical to take advantage of human misfortunes such as an unfortunate's illness.” Her family has experienced becoming impoverished as an outcome of a family member's long chronic illness which included extended hospitalization care-costs which were incurred during the dying and death process. The bills from hospitals and medical professionals were enormous. Several invoice charges were not easily understood nor covered by our insurance policies.” In this community, the Sisters of Charity, whose values reflected the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi, operated O’Connor Hospital, St. Louise Hospital and Seton Hospital (Daly City). Their application of Good Samaritan stewardship resulted in bankruptcy. The County of Santa Clara's Board of Supervisors recently voted to assume ownership of two of these hospitals. A consultant I know had examined these three hospitals. His conclusion was that these three hospitals were operated well, however, all three needed to establish an effective billing & collections section in their financial departments. Today, “Billings and Collections”

are essential in getting paid for health care services delivered. Payments from state, federal programs and commercial health insurances were not effectively collected. This resulted in cash flow shortages resulting in bankruptcy. Using the values of St. Francis of Assisi, the Sisters of Charity tried to keep these three hospitals open to serve the poor of this community. Today, health care must be operated as a business as first recommended by former President Ronald Reagan (1975). And today, it is the health care insurance industry which is trying to stay in business because if Comprehensive Health Care (Single Payor) or Medicare for All programs are established by the U.S. Congress, then the health insurance business is not necessary anymore. However, health care services, prescription drugs, needed medical equipment, etc. will need to develop standards of payment for the services provided by doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. These along with clinics, professional offices, hospitals, etc. will need to operate as non-profit businesses whose cash flow requirements need to include an allowance for costs resulting from theft, breakages, and the wearing out of equipment and buildings (called depreciations). These realities result in the requirement that any health care production and delivery service must be operated as a nonprofit which earns a surplus (i.e., a profit) which is re-invested in the same organization. Nothing, not even Good Samaritan stewardship may provide health care to anyone for free. Costs are incurred and must be underwritten. Some 2,600 health care professions exist today, and it behooves all of us

to look into becoming prepared to be employed in this sector of our domestic economy. Most of these jobs will ever go offshore (exceptions being fiscal and medical records where data bases may be electronically transferred offshore to locals where required expertise cost less. A major policy decision must be reached on What is a fair profit in the health care industry. Today the data processing capability exists to examine the cost of inputs. It is possible to determine a pricing policy especially if and when a uniform comprehensive health care national program (Federal) is ever undertaken. The health care business will become a publicly owned and operated business whose operations and costs can be documented, analyzed, and managed so as to cover all costs of operations. That is not possible today because all private sector medical professionals, clinics, hospitals, etc. do not release their proprietary information to the public. Any future public program such as Medicare for All (or today's Medicare/ Medicaid) must be operated as a transparent business operation meaning its data bases must be accessible for public scrutiny and monitoring. Today, health care services accounts for 19% of the Gross Domestic Product. I am convinced that if ever health care costs are to be controlled to reasonable direct operational expenses, then this nation must have a single comprehensive health care program. The prescription drug industry, including its Generic Drug Sector must be subjected to FDA monitoring to eliminate those alleged price fixing schemes recently the object of extensive examination by Connecticut's

Attorney General. There have been recent incidences of profiteering and price fixing. Reference is made to the EO Op-Ed published 05.17.2019 (available online). The challenge will continue to exist on the question What is a reasonable profit margin? When a national comprehensive health care program is established, it may be possible to use health care data bases to estimate a fair and reasonable profit margin. In my reasoned estimation, it must exceed 5% because the annual 3.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (Federal) happens annually. Then there is the cost of shrinkage (stuff stolen or borrowed by employees); breakage and physical loss of materials. By establishment of a National Comprehensive Health Care Program where “We, The People” are the guarantors who ensure that basic operational costs are paid, it will be possible to ensure control of health care costs. This proposed national program will eliminate the unknown profit margins; ultra-high executive salaries and stock options; and privileged access. These cost reductions are not possible as long as a private sector exists. This future program must also provide for medically essential abortions needed by women. The current legislative intrusion by several states (Alabama, Missouri, Mississippi, etc.) violates the natural right of each woman to be mistress of her own body. A public policy that prohibits abortions invariably has extreme negative consequences. Each individual woman must be allowed to do what is the best for her health and that resulting from family planning. A woman would be well advised to consult her partner; her pastor; and her personal gynecologist before making any decisions.

So, any comprehensive health care national program must include permission to allow a woman to make reproductive decisions in her own best interests. After all, a woman who begets a child is committing herself to a 9-month gestation period (during which incidents may happen); and 18 years of nurturing, educating, and being the mom. And a family unit which involves a committed father, mother, and the children is where the best outcomes of relationships, social skill training, and communication skills; compliance and discipline are first taught. Many good family memories happen in an established family unit. This weekend is Memorial Day weekend. At 3:00 PM Monday, take a silent moment of remembrance of all those individuals who died while serving in our military forces. This Memorial Day Holiday is very special because I would recommend that each of us communicate with our elected officials in the White House and U.S. Congress that the American ideals, especially the rule of Law and Order requires visible civil order, debates, negotiation and compromises which create the greatest common good for the greatest number. American ideals require establishment of world peace in which many resources used up in war may be reallocated towards taking care of people, their cultural values, and peaceful inclusion in a very diverse worldwide community. America's military-industrial complex must work towards establishment of world peace wherein all of us may live and prosper in safety and security. This is the desired fair return on investments (lives and materials) being made by, “We, The People”.

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intensiva como la agricultura o la construcción.

a reunificación familiar ha sido uno de los pilares más solidos y emblemáticos del sistema migratorio de esta nación de migrantes.

El presidente Trump debe estar consciente que su plan no tiene futuro en el actual Congreso. Para bailar tango se requieren dos. Los demócratas de la Cámara de Representantes están resueltos a dejar bailar sólo al presidente.

Cada año más de un millón de ciudadanos estadounidenses o residentes legales permanentes cumplen su anhelo de reunificarse con sus padres, hijos, hermanos, y así reinventarse en esta enorme cazuela multiétnica y multicultural que conocemos como los Estados Unidos de América. Se trata de un sistema arraigado en el carácter de Estados Unidos como un país hospitalario que cobija a los perseguidos y a los vulnerables, una filosofía humanitaria sintetizado en la frase E Pluribus Unum, De Muchos Uno. Aunque quizá ningún concepto refleja el espíritu humanista de este país como el pensamiento de Emma Lazarus, cincelada a los pies de la Estatua de la Libertad en 1883: “Tráiganme a su fatigados, a sus pobres. Sus

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masas anhelando respirar la libertad”. Con su nuevo plan migratorio, el presidente Donald Trump busca echar por la borda al Río Hudson el legado humanitario de los Estados Unidos y convertir el sistema migratorio en una agencia de colocación de empleos altamente remunerados. Maliciosamente el plan alude a un nuevo tipo de enfoque basado en el “mérito” de los migrantes.

Como si los sacrificios de cientos de miles de estadounidenses y la espera de años o décadas para reunificarse con sus seres queridos no fueran meritorios.

o de quienes apoyan este plan habrían pasado esta discriminatoria prueba tornasol para poder ingresar legalmente a los Estados Unidos.

Ahora será necesario acumular “puntos” basados en la educación formal de los migrantes potenciales, su dominio del idioma inglés y si cuentan con una oferta laboral y salarial de altos vuelos.

Y es el que plan excluye una ruta a la legalización para los 11 millones de inmigrantes indocumentados, excluye a los “dreamers” y a los beneficiarios del TPS. Tampoco nada ofrece a

No puedo dejar de preguntarme si los padres del presidente

los trabajadores que la economía estadounidense requiere en los sectores de mano de obra

De allí que la única explicación racional es que se trata de una maniobra política y electoral para alborotar el espíritu xenofóbico y/o racista de sus seguidores más prejuiciosos, aún a costa de dividir a los republicanos, que no han mostrado entusiasmo por el plan presidencial. Es un buen momento para que los ciudadanos de todos los colores e ideologías hagan saber a sus representantes en el Congreso qué piensan del modelo Trump para la migración. Porque todo intento para borrar del mapa una de las más nobles tradiciones humanistas de los Estados Unidos, nos compete a todos. Para más información visita La Red Hispana.Com.

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The College Board Opportunity Scholarships are about how much you grow, not how high you score. The program doesn’t require an essay, application, a minimum GPA or a minimum SAT score. Instead, the program rewards all students’ efforts and actions on their way to college. The more effort you put in and actions you complete, the more chances you have to earn a college scholarship.

1. Build Your College List—Get started by exploring colleges you’re interested in and create a list of at least six schools. 2. Practice for the SAT—Use Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy to get ready for test day. 3. Improve Your Score—Show how practice pays off by improving your SAT score. You can sign up to take the SAT on August 24 before school starts. 4. Strengthen Your College List—Add to your college list and make sure it’s a mix of academic

6. Apply to Colleges—Apply to the schools you want to attend. To be eligible for the $40,000 scholarships, students in the class of 2020 must sign up for the program and complete the Build Your College List steps by June 30.

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as vacaciones escolares pueden ser un excelente momento para que los estudiantes de último año de la escuela secundaria y sus padres obtengan una ventaja en el proceso de solicitud de ingreso a la universidad; puede concentrarse en encontrar la universidad adecuada sin equilibrar las responsabilidades del trabajo escolar y las actividades extracurriculares. Afortunadamente, hay una nueva herramienta que sirve como una guía de planificación universitaria sencilla y gratuita para todos los estudiantes, mientras les da la oportunidad de ganar becas por cada paso que den.

The College Board is investing $25 million over five years. The class of 2020 will earn a total of 4,000 scholarships for $5 million by the time the program ends for them in March 2020. A total of 1,025 scholarships, amounting to $850,000, have been given to date. Winners have come from 42 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico.

Las becas de oportunidad de College Board apoyan a los estudiantes y las familias en el camino hacia la universidad al presentar seis pasos sobre qué hacer y cuándo hacerlo. El programa se lanzó en diciembre para la clase de 2020. Al completar cada paso, tendrá la oportunidad de obtener una beca; completar los seis ganará a los estudiantes la oportunidad de ganar $ 40,000 para su educación universitaria. Esto es lo que puede hacer ahora para ahorrar tiempo después:

Students can sign up at www.CB.org/Opportunity. The program opens to the class of 2021 in December 2019.

1. Construya su lista de universidades: comience explorando las universidades en las que está interesado y cree una lista de al menos seis escuelas.

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2. Practique para el SAT: use la práctica oficial del SAT en Khan Academy para prepararse para el día del examen. 3. Mejore su puntaje: muestre cómo la práctica vale la pena al mejorar su puntaje en el SAT. Puede inscribirse para tomar el SAT el 24 de agosto antes de que empiecen las clases.

su lista de universidades y asegúrese de que sea una combinación de seguridad académica, ajuste y alcance a las escuelas. 5. Complete la FAFSA: complete el formulario de gobierno gratuito para solicitar ayuda financiera. 6. Presente su solicitud a las universidades: presente su solicitud a las escuelas a las que desea asistir. Para ser elegible para las becas de $ 40,000, los estudiantes de la clase de 2020 deben inscribirse en el programa y completar los pasos de Build Your College List antes del 30 de junio. Las becas de oportunidad de College Board se refieren a cuánto creces, no a qué puntaje. El programa no requiere un ensayo, una solicitud, un GPA mínimo o un puntaje SAT mínimo. En cambio, el programa premia los esfuerzos y acciones de todos los estudiantes en su camino a la universidad. Cuanto más esfuerzo pongas y las acciones que realices, más posibilidades tendrás de obtener una beca universitaria. El College Board está invirtiendo $ 25 millones en cinco años. La clase del 2020 ganará un total de 4,000 becas por $ 5 millones para cuando finalice el programa en marzo de 2020. Hasta la fecha, se han otorgado un total de 1,025 becas, que ascienden a $ 850,000. Los ganadores han venido de 42 estados, DC y Puerto Rico. Los estudiantes pueden inscribirse en www.CB.org/ Opportunity. El programa se abre a la clase de 2021 en diciembre de 2019.

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¿AL AGUA SIN CHALECO?

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on laws or punishments, but on the good exercise of common sense.

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It is possible to do a long list of changes in the society of the United States - and the world that reflect a growing awareness of the public towards a culture of safety: the use of safety belts in automobiles, special seats for children or vaccination on time.

Eight out of 10 deaths in the water have a common denominator: The victims did not wear a lifejacket. And not because their boat did not have them: Surveys show that many people do not use them because they find them uncomfortable, expensive or because they simply do not allow them to sunbathe.

Es posible enumerar una larga lista de cambios en la sociedad de los Estados Unidos –y en gran medida del mundo— que reflejan una conciencia creciente del público hacia una cultura de la seguridad: el uso de los cinturones de seguridad en los automóviles, de los asientos especiales para niños o la vacunación oportuna.

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King used to say that the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. We can say then that the curve of positive social change is equally extensive, but it leans toward the side of common sense, at least in most cases. Thousands of lives are saved every year by the proper use of seat belts and child safety seats in cars. In the same way, thousands of diseases, visits to hospitals and even deaths are avoided every year thanks to vaccination and preventive medical examinations. It is true that some of these changes have been accompanied, reinforced and forced by legal changes that contemplate sanctions or punishments. But those legal changes, approved in the state legislatures or in the federal Congress, would not have been possible without the support or, at least, the acceptance of the public. However, there are also preventive security measures of great value that do not depend

During a family vacation in the Mexican Caribbean last summer I was a judge and part of the problem. In our boat, as in others, all the minors had vests on, but not all adults. One of the parents commented that he did not wear it because it did not make him look skinny and another said he did not wear it because he knew how to swim very well. The reality is that a large proportion of Hispanics - especially children - cannot swim and that the new generation of life jackets are quite comfortable, affordable and, most importantly, save lives. It is proven. I have had the opportunity to participate for several years in a national campaign to promote the use of vests among Latino families. Hopefully I can see the day when wearing a vest in the water is as normal, routine, and routine as wearing a seatbelt in the car, infants in their seat, or brushing their teeth.

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El líder de los derechos civiles Martin Luther King solía decir que el arco de la moral universal es grande, pero se inclina hacia el lado de la justicia. Se puede afirmar entonces que la curva del cambio social positivo es igualmente extensa, pero se inclina hacia el lado del sentido común, al menos en la mayoría de los casos. Miles de vidas se salvan cada año por el uso apropiado de los cinturones de seguridad y de los asientos de protección infantil en los autos. De la misma forma, miles de enfermedades, visitas a los hospitales e incluso muertes se evitan cada año gracias a la vacunación y a los exámenes médicos preventivos.

muy bien. La realidad es que una gran proporción de hispanos –especialmente niños—no saben nadar y que la nueva generación de chalecos salvavidas son bastante cómodos, asequibles y, lo más importante, salvan vidas. Está comprobado. He tenido oportunidad de participar durante varios años en una campaña nacional para promover el uso de los chalecos entre familias latinas. Ojalá pueda ver el día en que usar un chaleco en el agua sea tan normal, habitual y rutinario como traer puesto el cinturón de seguridad en el auto, a los infantes en su asiento o cepillarse los dientes. Photo Credit: Pixabay

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Es verdad que algunos de esos cambios han sido acompañados, reforzados y obligados por cambios legales que contemplan sanciones o castigos. Pero esos cambios legales, aprobados en las legislaturas estatales o en el Congreso federal, no hubieran sido posibles sin el apoyo o, al menos, la aceptación del público. Sin embargo, también hay medidas que seguridad preventiva de valor indudable que no dependen de leyes ni castigos, sino del buen ejercicio del sentido común. Ocho de cada 10 muertes en el agua tienen un funesto común denominador: Las víctimas no usaban chaleco salvavidas. Y no porque su embarcación no los tuviera: Encuestas muestran que muchas personas no los usan porque les parecen incómodos, costosos o porque simplemente no les permiten dorarse al sol. Durante unas vacaciones familiares en el Caribe mexicano el verano pasado fui juez y parte del problema. En nuestra lancha, al igual que en otras, todos los menores tenían puestos los chalecos, pero no todos los adultos. Uno de los padres comentó que no se lo ponía porque no lo hacía lucir esbelto y otro dijo que no lo usaba porque sabía nadar

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"While it's OK to have skills-based immigration programs, our immigration should not be limited to only a select few and elites," says Martinez. "Especially when you add a language test, it just goes against our national values." The president defends his policy, saying it will protect jobs by keeping more low-wage workers out.

The Trump administration's new immigration system would prioritize well-educated, high-skill migrants over those with family ties to the United States.

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ACRAMENTO, Calif. - Immigrants' rights groups are speaking out against President Donald Trump's new immigration proposal - unveiled last Thursday - saying it betrays American values and ignores the thorniest issues that have thus far held up a comprehensive immigration deal in Congress. If the new proposal becomes law, migrants would have to take a civics test and demonstrate proficiency in English. They'd be judged on a point system that favors those who are younger, better educated or highly skilled, or who have a job offer waiting for them. Karina Martinez, communications director

According to the American Immigration Council, more than 25% of California residents are foreign-born, and 20% are native-born with at least one immigrant parent. The state also is home to 2.4 million undocumented immigrants, who are a big part of the labor force and contribute to the economy through spending and taxes. The Trump administration's new immigration system would prioritize well-educated, high-skill migrants over those with family ties to the United States.

Martinez notes that the proposal makes no mention of a path to citizenship for the 200,000 DACA recipients living in California. "They want to be able to use what they've learned and harness the skills that they have," says Martinez. "So, it's a real tragedy when President Trump is doing more to hurt people than to help people." Critics of the proposal also point out that it doesn't address the fate of the 450,000 holders of Temporary Protected Status, or the 11 million undocumented people currently living in the United States. Photo Credit: Pixabay

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ACRAMENTO, California. - Los grupos de derechos de los inmigrantes se están pronunciando en contra de la nueva propuesta de inmigración del presidente Donald Trump - revelada el jueves pasado diciendo que traiciona los valores estadounidenses e ignora los asuntos más espinosos que hasta ahora han sostenido un acuerdo de inmigración integral en el Congreso. Si la nueva propuesta se convierte en ley, los migrantes tendrían que tomar un examen de educación cívica y demostrar competencia en inglés. Se les juzgará según un sistema de puntos que favorezca a aquellos que son más jóvenes, mejor educados o altamente capacitados, o que tienen una oferta de trabajo esperándolos. Karina Martínez, directora de comunicaciones del grupo Mi Familia Vota Los Ángeles, dice que no se parece mucho a un país fundado para dar la bienvenida a personas de todos los orígenes económicos. "Si bien está bien tener programas de inmigración basados en habilidades, nuestra inmigración no debe limitarse solo a unos pocos elegidos y élites", dice Martínez. "Especialmente cuando agrega una prueba de idioma, solo va en contra de nuestros valores

nacionales". El presidente defiende su política y dice que protegerá los empleos al mantener a más trabajadores con salarios bajos. Según el Consejo de Inmigración de los Estados Unidos, más del 25% de los residentes de California son nacidos en el extranjero y el 20% son nativos con al menos un padre inmigrante. El estado también alberga a 2.4 millones de inmigrantes indocumentados, que son una gran parte de la fuerza laboral y contribuyen a la economía a través del gasto y los impuestos. Martínez señala que la propuesta no menciona el camino hacia la ciudadanía para los 200,000 beneficiarios de DACA que viven en California. "Quieren poder usar lo que han aprendido y aprovechar las habilidades que tienen", dice Martínez. "Entonces, es una verdadera tragedia cuando el presidente Trump está haciendo más para lastimar a las personas que para ayudar a las personas". Los críticos de la propuesta también señalan que no aborda el destino de los 450,000 titulares del Estado de Protección Temporal, o los 11 millones de personas indocumentadas que viven actualmente en los Estados Unidos. Photo Credit: Pixabay

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baseball in the country, with support from both MLB and USA Baseball. The Mexico Fun At Bat program will serve more than 1.3 million students throughout the country. Franklin Sports, a long-time MLB and USA Baseball partner, has created custom Fun At Bat Baseball equipment to help activate this program since its inception in 2016. A joint MLB and USA Baseball youth program, Fun At Bat promotes fun and active lifestyles for children, while also teaching the fundamental skills of bat-and-ball sports. The program, available in both English and Spanish, also includes a literacy component focusing on character development and teaching traits such as leadership, teamwork and responsibility.

“Baseball’s future in Mexico is a bright one, and this collaborative effort between MLB, USA Baseball and PROBEIS will contribute greatly toward that end,” said Tony Reagins, Executive Vice President of Baseball & Softball Development, Major League Baseball. “In line with our larger PLAY BALL initiative, Fun At Bat will give children in Mexico the opportunity to discover the game at its most basic levels, which we believe will be the beginning of a lifelong passion for baseball.” “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to deliver this program to students across Mexico,” said Rick Riccobono, USA Baseball’s Chief Development Officer. “Fun At Bat is the fastest growing bat-and-ball program in the world. With its comprehensive curriculum and fun-first approach, it is the ideal way to introduce kids from across the globe to our great game.” “We couldn’t be more thrilled about this historic opportunity to formally implement baseball in public grammar schools in Mexico as part of our strategy to develop and promote the sport, as instructed by President Lopez

Obrador,” said Edgar Gonzalez, Director of PROBEIS. “Teachers are the backbone of our social development and it is exciting to know they are participating in this amazing program designed exclusively for the purpose of teaching fundamental principles to children. Naturally, we are looking forward to implementing additional projects jointly with USA Baseball and Major League Baseball to continue furthering mission.” Adam Franklin, Vice President at Franklin Sports said: “Franklin Sports is proud to be the Official Equipment Partner of the Fun At Bat program. As long time partners of USA Baseball and Major League Baseball, we are committed to the collective goals of growing youth participation and creating young fans of the sport of baseball.” The expansion of Fun At Bat to Mexico is MLB’s latest efforts to grow the game among young people throughout the world. In addition to the multiple PLAY BALL events held in various parts of the United States as well as in Mexico, Brazil, and Panama, MLB has had a substantive imprint on the youth & amateur levels of the sport throughout the world. Over the last three years, the MLB CUP, MLB’s signature international youth league competition, has served nearly 10,000 kids in Japan, Taiwan and Mexico in tournament play.

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NO. 654999 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MINAS FRUIT TACOS, 527 McLaughlin Av Spc 118, San Jose CA, 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Guillermina Zamudio Hernandez, 527 McLaughlin Av Spc 118, San Jose CA, 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/20/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Guillermina Zamudio Hernandez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/20/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 654999 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654746

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AG HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, 2246 Kammerer Ave, San Jose CA, 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Andres Godoy Tejeda, 2246 Kammerer Ave, San Jose CA, 95116. 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/ Andres Godoy Tejeda This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/13/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 654746 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654749 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

ALTIA ENTERPRISE, 1150 Murphy Ave Suite 235, San Jose CA, 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Nury A Quinonez, 4271 N 1st St Space 19, San Jose CA, 95134. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/13/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Nury Quinonez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/13/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 654749 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654830 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BIOHACKS GUY, 2010 El Camino Real Ste 1187, Santa Clara CA, 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Universe For U LLC, 2010 El Camino Real Ste 1187, Santa Clara CA, 95050. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/23/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Mikhail Bogdanov Universe For U LLC CEO Ar ticle/Reg#: 201909510708 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/14/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy

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MAY 24 - MAY 30, 2019 File No. FBN 654830 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654720 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BGR TRUCKING, 115 East Reed St. #304, 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): Ricardo Bautista Gazga, 115 East Reed St. #304, San Jose CA, 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ricardo Bautista Gazga This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/13/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 654720 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654837 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: V-MART II, 1239 E Julian St, San Jose CA, 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Duc Le, 4077 Golf Dr, San Jose CA, 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/16/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Duc Le This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/15/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 654837 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654038 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VOLPI PLASTERING, 5546 Fern Dr, San Jose CA, 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Joseph Volpi, 5546 Fern Dr, San Jose CA, 95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/20/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Joseph Volpi This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/22/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 654038 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654722 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SANDY PURE WATER, 1778 Milmont Drive, Milpitas CA, 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Loann C Roe, 260 Moretti Lane, Milpitas CA, 95035. 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/ Loann C Roe This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/13/2019.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 654722 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654829 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TANDEM DESIGN, 1024 S De Anza Blvd A210, 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): Joshua Ferchaud, 1024 S De Anza Blvd A210, San Jose CA, 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/14/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Joshua Ferchaud This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/14/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 654829 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654594 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CASANEGRA, 5755 Indian Ave, 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): Gabriela Vazquez, 5755 Indian Ave, 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/ Gabriela Vazquez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/08/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 654594 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654858 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PHP CAPITAL LENDING, PHP CAPITAL MORTGAGE, PHP CAPITAL REAL ESTATE, PHP CAPITAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 1816 Tully Road, Suite 202, San Jose CA, 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): PHP CAPITAL GROUP, INC, 1816 Tully Road, Suite 202, San Jose CA, 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/03/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Nam Le PHP CAPITAL GROUP, INC Secretary Article/Reg#: 4271187 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/15/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 654858 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654803 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PALOMARES BAKERY, 2040 McKee Road, San Jose CA, 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Juan Maldonado, 2040 McKee Road, San Jose CA, 95116. 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/ Juan Maldonado This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/14/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 654803 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654847 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CASEK CONSTRUCTION LLC, 14435 C Big Basin Way 259, Saratoga CA, 95070, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CASEK CONSTRUCTION, LLC., 14435 C Big Basin Way 259, Saratoga CA, 95070. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/31/2009. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Carlos Castaneda, CEO Casek Construction, LLC. Ar ticle/Reg#: 201004910145 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/15/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 654847 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654881 The following person(s)

is (are) doing business as: DIRECT 2U DENTAL LAB, 1710 Commodore Drive, San Jose CA, 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: General Partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ming Duc Wu, 1710 Commodore Drive, San Jose CA, 95133. Rachel Fay Vuong, 1710 Commodore Drive, San Jose CA, 95133. 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/ Ming Duc Wu This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/15/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 654881 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654368 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, CITY LIGHTS NETWORK, CITY LIGHTS, 1055 Los Robles, Palo Alto CA, 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Andrew Cromarty, 1055 Los Robles / M/S DBA, Palo Alto CA, 94306. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/01/1990. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file#: FBN532375. “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/ Andrew Cromarty This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS County on 05/01/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 654368 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 655067 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BOTOX AND MORE, 6049 Snell Avenue, 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): Genevieve Espiritu, 394 Madison Drive, San Jose CA, 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/21/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Genevieve Espiritu This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/21/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 655067 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654637 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE INKAS, 2825 Stevens Creek Blvd Ste.206, San Jose CA, 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Arina Sevastyanova, 1915 Saint Andrews Cir, Gilroy CA, 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Arina Sevastyanova

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/09/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 654637 May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV347305 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Keiry Yared Munoz. Petitioner(s) Keiry Yared Munoz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Keiry Yared Munoz to Kate Alessandra Munoz. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/10/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 10, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV347546 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Presley Alison-Lynne Clough. Petitioner(s) Presley Alison-Lynne Clough has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Presley AlisonLynne Clough to Presley Rene León Vega. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing

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indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/10/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 15, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV342806 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mary K Le. Petitioner(s) Mary K Le has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mary K Le to Yen Desbieys Magdanz. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/18/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb 20, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV344313 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Donald Paul Pfefferle. Petitioner(s) Donald Paul Pfefferle has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk

of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Donald Paul Pfefferle to Donald Paul Tharp. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 7/09/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Mar 12, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV347660 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vinaya Madhukar Joil. Petitioner(s) Vinaya Madhukar Joil has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vinaya Madhukar Joil to Shruti Santosh Hambir. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/10/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 16, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV347120 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Michelle Marina Martinez. Petitioner(s) Michelle Marina Martinez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jaylani Lovella Gonzales to Jaylani Lovella Martinez b. Jordan Reggie Gonzales to Jordan Reggie Martinez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/03/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 08, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 24, 31 June 7, 14, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME S TATEMENT NO. 654616 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RISHI SAPIENS, 14435C Big Basin Way #117, Saratoga CA, 95070, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): S Srinivasan, 14251 Sobey Rd, Saratoga CA, 95070. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ S Srinivasan This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara

County on 05/08/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 654616 May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654622 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SPECTRA COFFEE, 5353 Almaden Expressway H-52, 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): Rebecca Pham, 2207 Deer Crest Court, San Jose CA, 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Rebecca Pham This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/08/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 654622 May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654743 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MORENO CLEANING SERVICE, 3209 Cadillac Dr Apt 10, 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): Jose Moreno, 3209 Cadillac Dr Apt 10, San Jose CA, 95117. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/13/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose Moreno

This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/13/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 654743 May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 6547 27 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CROSSROADS REALTY, 19490 Vista De Lomas, Morgan Hill CA, 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Monica Lynne Carney, 19490 Vista De Lomas, Morgan Hill CA, 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/02/2007. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN490666. “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/ Monica Lynne Carney This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/13/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 654727 May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654674 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FLORATERRA LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT, 1702 Meridian Ave., Ste. L #288, San Jose CA, 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CITY II ENTERPRISES INC., 1702 Meridian Ave., Ste. L #288, San Jose CA, 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/23/1998. 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/ Maureen E Ebertowski CITY II ENTERPRISES, INC. Secretary Article/Reg#: C263440 This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/10/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 654674 May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654678 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INK BLOSSOM, 61 Michael Drive, Campbell CA, 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Julia Lorraine Macek, 61 Michael Drive, Apt 4, Campbell CA, 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/07/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Julia Lorraine Macek This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/10/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 654678 May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654658 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALGO TECHNOLOGY, 1258 Valdosta Rd, San Jose CA, 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the

MAY 24 - MAY 30, 2019 registrant(s) is (are): Thong La, 1258 Valdosta Rd, San Jose CA, 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/01/2010. 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/ Thong La This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/09/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 654658 May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 653973 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLU SUGAR, 3084 Toscana Ct, San Jose CA, 95135, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Kaitlin Estepa, 3084 Toscana Ct, San Jose CA, 95135. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Kaitlin Estepa This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/18/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 653973 May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654652 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FABERICATION, 3027 Rubino Cir, San Jose CA, 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ga-

briel Faber, 3027 Rubino Cir, San Jose CA, 95125. Hilleguus Faber, 3027 Rubino Cir, San Jose CA, 95125. 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/ Gabriel Faber This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/09/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 654652 May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654200 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOUSE OF MILEIVA, 1919 Fruitdale Ave Apt:M908, San Jose CA, 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Nosipho Portia Miya Leiva, 1919 Fruitdale Ave Apt:M908, 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/ Nosipho Portia Miya Leiva This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/26/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 654200 May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654525 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BEBOP, 1939 Alum Rock Ave Suite G, San

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MAY 24 - MAY 30, 2019 Jose CA, 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Thanh Ngoc La, 555 Umbarger Rd Space 5, San Jose CA, 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/07/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Thanh Ngoc La This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/07/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 654525 May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654580 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DJ NIRO, MASTER GARAGE DOOR REPAIR, 5805 Charlotte Dr #A231, San Jose CA, 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SECRET OF BEAUTY INC, 5805 Charlotte Dr #A231, 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/ Nir Lazimi, Officer Secret of Beauty, Inc. Article/Reg# C4050074 This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/08/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 654580 May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 654649 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEET DESSERT, 1251 E. Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SUGAR SWEETS DESSERT, INC., 1251 E. Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035. 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/ Yuzhou Wu, President Sugar Sweets Dessert, Inc. Article/Reg# C4266206 This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/09/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 654649 May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.654667 The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Liang’s Village, Liang’s Village Cuprertino. 19772 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. Liang’s Kitchen Cupertino, Inc. 19772 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014. This business was conducted by a Corporation and was filed in Santa Clara County on 04/13/2017 under file no. FBN628765 Ivan Liang May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/10/2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV347031 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the

application of: Maria Fernanda Reyes and Alex Yezid Reyes. Petitioner(s) Maria Fernanda Reyes has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alex Santiago Reyes to Santiago Yezid Reyes. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/03/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 07, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV346297 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Paramjeet Singh. Petitioner(s) Paramjeet Singh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kaur Rabneet to Rabneet Kaur. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/20/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 22, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV347123 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: No Given Name Shamsuddin. Petitioner(s) No Given Name Shamsuddin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. No Given Name Shamsuddin to Shamsuddin Durrani. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/03/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 8, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 2019 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of ARMANDO PHILOMENO DeGRACA No.19PR185310 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Mark A. Ferras in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition for Probate requests that Mark A. Ferras be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Armando Philomeno DeGraca. 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. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow

the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/05/2019 at 9:00am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.    Attorney for Petitioner:   RUTH N. BUZZARD / Buzzard Law Firm 729 First Street, Suite D Brentwood, CA 94513   (925)516-7459

May 17, 24, 31, 2019 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of MARY SOCORRO MEDRANO No.19PR185678 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Yvonne Lozano in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. The Petition for Probate requests that Yvonne Lozano be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Mary Socorro Medrano. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/17/2019 at 9:00am, Dept. 13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.   If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.    Attorney for Petitioner:   Joseph D. Dermer Dermer Law Firm 15720 Winchester Blvd., Suite 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408)395-5111 May 17, 24, 31, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654355 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AGUILAR INTERLOCKING PAVER, 163 W Humbolt St, San Jose CA, 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Juan Aguilar Huerta, 163 W Humbolt St, San Jose CA, 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Juan Aguilar Huerta This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/01/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 654355 May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654366 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARDENAS CONSULTING, 808 W San Carlos St, Unit 286, San Jose CA, 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an:

Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jesus Cardenas, 808 W San Carlos St, Unit 286, San Jose CA, 95126. 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/ Jesus Cardenas This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/01/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 654366 May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654364 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EURIKA GLOBAL, 930 S 6th 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): Rika Nakazawa, 930 S 6th St, San Jose CA, 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Rika Nakazawa This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 05/01/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 654364 May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV346966 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Su-Hui Ku. Petitioner(s) Su-Hui Ku has filed a petition for

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Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Su-Hui Ku to Sophia Su Hui Ku. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/03/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 06, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV345642 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Wendy Elizabeth Arreola Ortiz. Petitioner(s) Wendy Elizabeth Arreola Ortiz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Wendy Elizabeth Arreola Ortiz AKA Wendy Elizabeth Reyes Ortiz to Wendy Elizabeth Arreola. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/06/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 03, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court

May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV345812 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vishnumurthy Sagar Gunniguntla. Petitioner(s) Vishnumurthy Sagar Gunniguntla has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vishnumurthy Sagar Gunniguntla AKA Sagar Gunniguntla to Sagar Murthy. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/06/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 08, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV346751 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mohammad Edrees. Petitioner(s) Mohammad Edrees has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mohammad Edrees to Edrees Ansari. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/03/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. May 01, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654283 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DA VINCI UNIVERSITY, W.L. BOONE BUSINESS SCHOOL, 3439 Bryant St, Palo Alto CA, 94306, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): DA VINCI EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC., 3439 Bryant St, Palo Alto CA, 94306. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 3/27/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Qiaoyun Li DA VINCI EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. CEO Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/29/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 654283 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 653319 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ProtoMed Engineering LLC, 3350 Scott Blvd, Bldg.10, 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): ProtoMed Engineering LLC, 3350 Scott Blvd. Bldg.10, Santa Clara CA, 95054. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/11/2008. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 593422. “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/ Stephen Olson ProtoMed Engineering LLC President Article/Reg#: 200905010107 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/04/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 653319 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654235 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ACCLIVATE, THOUGHTFUL COMPANY, 2066 N. Capitol Ave., Suite 3014, San Jose CA, 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): ACCLIVATE ED. INC., 2066 N. Capitol Ave., Suite 3014, San Jose CA, 95132. 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/ Kenneth Earl Williams Jr. ACCLIVATE ED. INC President Article/Reg#: C4265757

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/26/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 654235 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654278 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KELLY’S HEALING MASSAGE, 988 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale CA, 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MAGIC HEALING LLC, 60 Wilson Way Spc 23, Milpitas CA, 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/09/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ ZHIXING T GOTUACO MAGIC HEALING LLC MANAGER Article/Reg#: 201910610420 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/29/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 654278 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654272 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: K&L TECH, 1539 Canal St, Milpitas CA, 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: General Partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Luis Iam, 1593 Canal St, Milpitas CA, 95035. Kathy Lin,

1593 Canal St, Milpitas CA, 95035. Shuen Wah Chong, 4829 Agnes Ave Apt C, Temple City CA, 91780. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/01/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Luis Iam This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/29/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 654272 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654172 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BISHOPS SUNNYVALE 69, 147 S Frances St, Sunnyvale CA, 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): HAIRY CUTTERS, 48 Jacklin Pl, Milpitas CA, 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/25/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Venugopal Reddy HAIRY CUTTERS Vice President Article/Reg#: C3978222 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/25/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 654172 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

MAY 24 - MAY 30, 2019 NAME STATEMENT NO. 654153 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: QDASH, 440 N Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale CA, 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): QINGGU LLC, 440 N Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale CA, 94085. 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/ RUI WANG QINGGU LLC VP Article/Reg#: 201530110224 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/24/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 654153 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654154 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GREAT DAY SAN JOSE, 5638 Cottle Rd. Ste.10, San Jose CA, 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GREAT DAY INDUSTRIES, INC., 5638 Cottle Rd. Ste.10, San Jose CA, 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 6/19/2014. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN593333. “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/ Michael Borbet GREAT DAY INDUS-

TRIES, INC. CEO Article/Reg#: 3774172 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/24/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 654154 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 653737 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAN JOSE THERAPISTS, 1101 South Winchester Blvd, Suite P-297, San Jose CA, 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Akanksha Srivastav, 3526 Benton Street, Santa Clara CA, 95051. 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/ Akanksha Srivastav This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/15/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 653737 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654314 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COUCH CADDY, 925 Pine Ave, 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): Dana Topping, 925 Pine Ave, San Jose CA, 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 6/30/2019. This filing

MAY 24 - MAY 30, 2019 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/ Dana Topping This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/30/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 654314 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654161 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA RESERVES LLC., 1608 Campbell Ave Suite 310, Campbell CA, 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CALIFORNIA RESERVES LLC., 1608 Campbell Ave Suite 310, Campbell CA, 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/24/2019. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Laura Hodges CALIFORNIA RESERVES LLC. CEO Article/Reg#: 201909910680 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/24/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Vee Reed, Deputy File No. FBN 654161 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 653930 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NOBLE TRANSIT, 3075 Lynview Dr, San Jose CA, 95148, Santa

Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Satvinder Singh Cheema, 3075 Lynview Dr, San Jose CA, 95148. 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/ Satvinder Singh Cheema This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/17/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 653930 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654138 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SITHAPPY PRODUCTIONS, 958 Pinewood Dr, San Jose CA, 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SITHAPPY PRODUCIONS, INC, 958 Pinewood Dr, San Jose CA, 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 2/13/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN51274. “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/ Jennifer Sitter SITHAPPY PRODUCTIONS, INC President Article/Reg#: 4244472 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/24/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 654138 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654111 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FAST IN DELIVERY, 900 Golden Wheel Park Dr Spc#28, San Jose CA, 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Heidi Guadalupe Mejia, 900 Golden Wheel Park Dr Spc#28, San Jose CA, 95112. Efrain Espinoza-Orozco, 900 Golden Wheel Park Dr Spc#28, 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/ Heidi Guadalupe Mejia This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/23/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 654111 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 653544 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HONEY POT CO., THE HONEY POT COMPANY, THE HONEY POT CO., 2915 Salem Drive, Santa Clara CA, 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: General Partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alexander A Vivas, 2915 Salem Dr, Santa Clara CA, 95051. Chaley Ruphina Landa-Alvarado, 820 Villa Ave Apt 5, San Jose CA, 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/09/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Alexander A Vivas This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/09/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 653544 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 654133 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PIZZA FLORA, SONIQ SIX CORPORATION, GOOD KARMA ARTISAN ALES & CAFE, 78 S 1st St, San Jose CA, 95113, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SONIQ SIX CORPORATION, 37 S 1st St, San Jose CA, 95113. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/17/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 653922. “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/ Ryan Summers SONIQ SIX CORPORATION President Article/Reg#: 4226783 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 04/24/2019. Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 654133 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV343848 Superior Court of California, County of Santa

Clara-In the matter of the application of: Greysi Carbajal. Petitioner(s) Greysi Carbajal has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Erah Grey Mora Carbajal to Erah Grey Mora. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 7/02/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. March 06, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV346605 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maricruz Calderon-Barragan and Ricky Gomez Osuna. Petitioner(s) Maricruz C a l d e ro n - B a r ra g a n has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Faith Maria Gomez Barragan to Faith Maria CalderonBarragan. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/27/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of

Santa Clara. April 29, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV346536 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jocelyn Fuentes. Petitioner(s) Jocelyn Fuentes has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anthony James Chavez Fuentes to Anthony Jordin Chavez Fuentes. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/27/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 25, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV343448 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Miguel Cerda Guzman. Petitioner(s) Miguel Cerda Guzman has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Miguel Cerda Guzman to Miguel Cerda. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS 6/25/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. February 28, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV346383 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hanh Van Le. Petitioner(s) Hanh Van Le has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hanh Van Le to Charlie Hanh Le. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/20/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 23, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV346472 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Duy Le Trinh. Petitioner(s) Duy Le Trinh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Duy Le Trinh to Dylan Leduy Trinh. THE

COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/27/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 24, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV346548 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cuong Chi Lu. Petitioner(s) Cuong Chi Lu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cuong Chi Lu to Jay Chi Lu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/27/2019 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. April 25, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019

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Distrito de tránsito del condado de San Mateo Aviso de la reunión público Propuesta de cambiar tarifa codificada

MAY 24 - MAY 30, 2019

E L V AT I C A N O : ¿ I N S T I T U C I Ó N RELIGIOSA O MAFIA DEPREDADORA?

El distrito de tránsito del Condado de San Mateo tendrá tres reuniones públicas y tomará comentarios públicos sobre los cambios propuestos a su tarifa codificada. Algunos de los cambios que se están considerando incluyen: • • • • •

Aplazamiento del aumento de la tarifa planificada 2019 Implementación de una ventana de transferencia gratuita Reducir el costo del pase de día para igualar dos tarifas locales Cesar la emisión de tarjetas de cambio por tarifas sobre pagadas Realizar varios cambios administrativos.

Puede encontrar más información sobre los cambios propuestos en www.samtrans.com/farechanges. Los clientes pueden revisar la propuesta con el personal y proporcionar comentarios en una de las reuniones públicas enumeradas a continuación. Miércoles 29 de mayo de 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. SamTrans Administrative Offices 2nd Floor Auditorium, 1250 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos Martes, 4 de junio, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Municipal Services Building - Betty Weber Room 33 Arroyo Dr., South San Francisco Miércoles, 5 de junio de 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Ted Adcock Community Center 535 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay O en la audiencia pública: Miércoles, 10 de julio, 2019 a las 2 p.m. SamTrans Administrative Offices 2nd Floor Auditorium, 1250 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos Los discapacitados auditivos y los asistentes que no hablan inglés de la audiencia pública pueden organizar la traducción de lengua de señas o de lengua extranjera llamando al 650508-6242 por lo menos tres días hábiles antes de la audiencia. Las partes interesadas también pueden proporcionar comentarios completando un formulario de comentarios en línea disponible en www.samtrans.com/farechanges, llamando al centro de servicio al cliente al 1-800-660-4287 (TTY 650-5086448), correo electrónico a changes-samtrans.com o correo a: Secretario del distrito Distrito de tránsito del condado de San Mateo P.O. Box 3006, San Carlos, CA 94070

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Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador Con asombro y tristeza, vemos diariamente en las noticias, como cientos o quizá miles de sacerdotes, son acusados de abuso sexual en contra de niños y menores de edad, a muchos no les asombra porque esto, ha venido sucediendo desde siempre, pero en décadas y siglos anteriores, no se podía hablar del asunto. El Vaticano ha tenido un gran poderío económico y político, sin embargo; este poderío se ha venido debilitando de manera estrepitosa. Ya nadie cree esa farsa ridícula de que los sacerdotes son célibes y que no tienen relaciones sexuales. Ésta, es quizá la mayor hipocresía que nos han hecho creer. Deberían permitirles que se casen para que así dejen de cometer tantas violaciones. Tan sólo en el área de los Ángeles, existen más de 300 denuncias de abuso sexual de sacerdotes a niños y menores de edad, y se sabe por medio de las noticias que más de 150 sacerdotes son prófugos de la ley en ese condado. Y por si fuera poco, existen cientos de denuncias más, únicamente en el Estado de California, si se cuentan las denuncias a nivel nacional, éstas suman, “miles”. Esta horrible situación está ocurriendo en todo el mundo, lo penoso es que las leyes son aún muy blandas con estos depredadores sexuales. Charlamos con una víctima de abuso sexual a quién llamaremos, Héctor. Él nos confesó que fue abusado por un sacerdote en San José, California. ‘Tenía 9 años cuando esto sucedió, estaba recibiendo el catecismo para hacer la primera comunión, el cura que me abusó, huyó a otro país, mis padres lo confrontaron y él, cobardemente; les dijo a ellos que yo estaba endemoniado, que me había poseído un espíritu diabólico.” Todos esos sacerdotes pedófilos, son unos criminales que tienen que ser juzgados y encarcelados. Debido a esta violación he sufrido depresión por mucho tiempo y he tenido que recibir una muy larga terapia psicológica para poder sanarme de lo que ese sacerdote depredador me hizo”. Recalcó, Héctor. El Vaticano ha cometido miles de crímenes a través de la historia, durante la época de

la colonia, los Papas determinaban que los indígenas y los africanos de raza negra, no tenían alma y por ello debían ser esclavos de los blancos. ¿Qué clase de desalmados son estos señores? La inquisición de los siglos XIV, XV, XVI, XVII y XVIII, fue simplemente el mejor método que utilizaron para deshacerse de sus propias víctimas, a quién no estuviera de acuerdo con ellos, o a quién les acusaba de crímenes, simplemente le apresaban y le quemaban en la infame hoguera de la inquisición. Se escudan bajo la sotana pecaminosa que visten y cometen sus crímenes de manera impune. El Papa actual, ahora dice que los sacerdotes pueden ser acusados, qué ridículo este señor, que no es ningún representante de Dios en la tierra, él es simplemente, la fachada de una agrupación criminal, con muchos fines de lucro. Se dan la gran vida, a costa del sufrimiento de los feligreses. ¿Entonces, el Vaticano es una institución religiosa o la peor mafia depredadora que existe?

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Q& A W ITH M I S H E L PR A DA : AS Í ES L A “ V I DA” WE GET THE DETAILS ON THE NEW SEASON OF THE INCLUSIVE LATINX DRAMEDY SHOW

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are still kind of the same, which I find really cool.

“Vida” is a Starz original show that centers on the lives of two Mexican American sisters named Emma and Lyn and their struggles with dealing with the fallout of their Mother’s death and coming together to take on an apartment complex and bar she left behind in East Los Angeles.

Early in this new season there’s a scene where the two sisters are discussing their business plans and Emma remarks that they need to be more aspirational, to that Lyn says, “That requires a level of having our ‘shit togetherness’”. Could you talk about how that sister dynamic is evolving in this season? Will we see them get their “shit togetherness”, as they put it?

Recently we had a chance to chat with Mishel Prada, who plays the older sister Emma, and learned what it was like to work on a show that has a diverse cast, diverse crew and diverse mindset. Season one of the show had universal praise for its story and depth, also highlighted was their nearly 100% LGTBQ writer’s room and eclectic Latinx cast. Most recently the show won the GLAAD award for Outstanding Comedy Series. Season two starts this week on both the Starz channel and its companion streaming app. Without further ado, let’s get into season two of “Vida”. Hello Mishel! To start off, where do we find the sisters at the beginning of season two? Where is their mindset? Well, after season one, when Eddy is in the hospital, Emma feels really responsible for that, and in some ways, she is, and carries the guilt of that. She’s just trying to figure out health insurance, or this or that, how to fix things. We see Lyn really step it up and be there for her emotionally [as] things are falling apart and really be there for [Emma]. And then they decide to be business partners, and in a lot of ways decide to kind of be a family. So then, we carry that into the beginning of season two. Lyn has gone through this cleanse, limpia, with Doña Lupe, and she’s wanting to “really be good” as she says it. And as we start, we find her right back to where she said she was going to go away from, so it’s not working anymore. And that’s something that we see her realize, she can’t go back to where she was. Something has genuinely changed in her, and then with Emma, we see that she’s kind of back to where she was before, but she’s making very strong choices. Maybe even irresponsible choices in a way that she’s not used to. But she’s liquidated all her assets, except for her apartment, and we’re seeing what her relationships are like in Chicago. What’s the process behind getting back into form of your character of Emma on this second season? You know we finished season one, we shot season one almost to the date, a year. So, we went from right before Christmas eve, took off for break and then went for a week before shooting so yeah there’s a part where you’re like, “Oh, wow, do I know how to do this again? Is it something that I’ll understand?” Before I had done indie films, I had done a season of the “Fear the

Mishel Prada, (Left), stars as Emma in Starz’s original series, “Vida”. Season two premieres this week.

Walking Dead”, so I never really had to pick a character back up. [Emma] is a lot to take on. It was nice because it did feel that once we got back on set, it takes a few days to get back in that skin, but she was there, she was waiting for me when I needed her. Could you tell me what it’s like working within a cast and crew that’s so diverse? I mean, it feels exactly as it should be. It feels that I fully understand why this is so revolutionary and why it’s such a big deal, but when you’re actually filming, you’re like, “Why is this not more normal?” This Latinx story. This brown, gay story. Why not have brown queer people writing it? It doesn’t seem like it’s that crazy, but Starz

women what they’re capable of. Going off that, is there any specific moments or general times you relate to the show being Latinx? Things that relate to where you come from and your experiences and that represent where you come from? Well, the sets are so detailed and true to life, like even in season one we start with Emma making some leftover food and she’s emptying out an empty butter container that inside has like rice and beans. I mean, that’s the way it always was growing up. We used to have these little Danish cookie tins, and they never had cookies in them, it was always the sewing kit! You opened it hoping

This Latinx story. This brown, gay story. Why not have brown queer people writing it? It doesn’t seem like it’s that crazy, but Starz really took a chance in making something that wasn’t completely the status quo. really took a chance in making something that wasn’t completely the status quo. And I think it’s a really beautiful thing because we really are in a time where I think we need to really show people whether its new voices, or young women, show them they’re great, show them what they’re capable of. Because this show isn’t just about what you see in front of the camera, it’s behind the camera as well, it’s built from the bottom up and we need to really show other Latinx women and queer

there was cookies in there, and it was like a sewing kit or pens or something. And sure enough on set, there was that tin and we opened it up and there were no cookies in there. So, there was a lot of love brought into it, I wish the camera could pick up. I think that those things are really special and speaks specifically to the experience that I know. Even though I didn’t grow up around a Mexican American neighborhood, I grew up in Hialeah, which has more Caribbean and central Americans. But all those things

I mean, they’re going to try, but it’s not easy. Emma is not used to working with anybody truly. She does, but it’s people that operate in a very specific way, amongst very specific guidelines and everybody agrees that this is the way that things are done. Lyn does not operate by those rules and I think you know what Emma has also seen from Lyn, she mentions lending her money for a jewelry business, and that [she was] never following through. But the evolution that we get to experience between Lyn and Emma is that you start seeing that Emma needs Lyn. There really is a lot that Lyn will contribute but I think it’s going to be about them finding value in themselves and not waiting to find that value in a man, her sister, her mother, or anyone else. I think once she takes the reigns, we really start seeing things kind of get, the “shit togetherness” happening. Lastly, what should viewers expect to see with this new season of “Vida”? I think people should expect to see is that they’re going to see this neighborhood opening up more, we’re going to have more characters. We have Roberta Colindrez and Raúl Castillo, who are incredible actors. Adrian Gonzalez is also joining our cast. Tonatiuh, who had a few small scenes as Marcos in season one, is now going to be much more involved in this world. So, we’re really seeing this world open up and we’re seeing this neighborhood and the dynamic within it open up. In the broader picture I think people are going to be really excited to see that. And then each of these characters really kind of growing a new level of relationships [to each other]. We’re seeing how they interact in a different way and it’s exciting. It’s exciting to get to see that with all of these colors, with all of these flaws, stories and triumphs and fears; to really, really get to see something like this in hopes that other people can see themselves. Season two of “Vida” is streaming now on the Starz app, and premieres on the Starz channel May 25.

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