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pesar de que las posibilidades de éxito son prácticamente nulas, la mayoría demócrata del Senado decidió revivir la iniciativa de ley de reforma migratoria bipartidista que fue bloqueada por los republicanos este año.

Recordemos que el plan, negociado por un puñado de demócratas y republicanos, hubiera permitido por primera vez al presidente de los Estados Unidos cerrar la frontera automáticamente ante una oleada de migrantes Es decir que la frontera con México podría ser cerrada por razones de “emergencia” cuándo el número de intentos de cruces de indocumentados rebase las 5,000 migrantes en promedio en un periodo de 5 días.

Por primera vez también los demócratas aceptaron algunas de las más duras de las propuestas migratoria de los republicanos para endurecer los requisitos para el otorgamiento de asilo, así como para reforzar las operaciones de detención migratoria, instituir deportaciones “aceleradas” y restringir el proceso de “parole”, la libertad condicional humanitaria.

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en un promedio de seis meses.

United States for the first time to automatically close the border in the face of a wave of migrants.

La pregunta es ¿por qué razón los demócratas deciden resucitar una iniciativa de ley que prácticamente tiene cero posibilidades de ser aprobada?

That is to say, the border with Mexico could be closed for “emergency” reasons when the number of attempted crossings by undocumented immigrants exceeds 5,000 migrants on average in a period of 5 days.

La respuesta es muy sencilla. Los demócratas quieren avergonzar a los republicanos y mostrar que son ellos los que se oponen a una reforma migratoria.

Lamentablemente seguimos siendo testigos de los perversos juegos políticos en Washington, donde es más importante aparentar que legislar, simular que se busca resolver problemas, en lugar de resolverlos.

Con su voto, los electores tendrán dentro de poco en pocos meses la oportunidad de enviar un mensaje contundente a los dos partidos predominantes en los Estados Unidos. Sus representantes y senadores fueron electos para lidiar con los grandes problemas nacionales, no para juegos políticos absurdos.

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espite the fact that the chances of success are practically zero, the Democratic majority in the Senate decided to revive the bipartisan immigration reform bill that was blocked by Republicans this year.

Let us remember that the plan, negotiated by a handful of Democrats and Republicans, would have allowed the president of the

For the first time, Democrats also accepted some of the toughest immigration proposals from Republicans to toughen the requirements for granting asylum, as well as to strengthen immigration detention operations, institute “expedited” deportations and restrict the process of humanitarian parole.

The parole process has been instrumental in helping to stabilize some of the flows of migrants at the border, since it has allowed the sponsored entry of hundreds of thousands of migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua and Haiti in recent years.

But that proposal was dynamited by none other than Donald Trump, who personally asked legislators to reject it, in order to deny a political and legislative victory to President Joe Biden and the Democrats in the election year.

It didn't matter that Democrats made concessions that were unthinkable just a few months ago. And that it was the first bipartisan initiative in years. The only thing that mattered to Mr. Trump was his personal ambition.

El proceso de “parole” ha sido instrumental para ayudar a estabilizar algunos de los flujos de migrantes en la frontera, toda vez que ha permitido el ingreso con patrocinio de cientos de miles de migrantes procedentes de Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua y Haití en los últimos meses.

Of course, not everything was a stick against the undocumented; the Democrats managed to sneak in a clause to speed up the granting of the asylum process, so that a growing number of cases could be adjudicated in an average of six months.

Pero esa propuesta fue dinamitada nada más y nada menos que por Donald Trump, quien pidió personalmente a los legisladores rechazarla, a fin de negarle un triunfo político y legislativo al presidente Joe Biden y a los demócratas en el año electoral.

The question is: why do Democrats decide to resurrect a bill that has practically zero chance of passing?

No importó que los demócratas hicieran concesiones impensables hace apenas algunos meses.

Y que se trataba de la primera iniciativa bipartidista en años. Lo único que importó para el señor Trump fue su ambición personal.

Unfortunately, we continue to witness the perverse political games in Washington, where it is more important to pretend than to legislate, to pretend that we are seeking to solve problems, instead of solving them.

Por supuesto no todo era garrote contra los indocumentados, los demócratas lograron colar una cláusula para acelerar el otorgamiento del proceso de asilo, de tal forma que un creciente número de casos pudiera ser adjudicado

In a few months voters will have the opportunity to send a strong message to the two predominant parties in the United States. Its representatives and senators were elected to deal with major national problems, not to play absurd political games.

The answer is very simple.

Democrats want to embarrass Republicans and show that they are the ones who oppose immigration reform.

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HOW THIS BASEBALL ALL-STAR STEPS CÓMO ESTA ESTRELLA DEL BÉISBOL UP TO THE PLATE WHEN IT COMES TO TOMA LA INICIATIVA CUANDO SE PNEUMOCOCCAL PNEUMONIA TRATA DE NEUMONÍA NEUMOCÓCICA

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rofessional baseball player JD Martinez is at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia because he has asthma, and he doesn't want to let it stop him from taking his shot on - or off - the field. If you're not familiar with it, pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious bacterial lung disease that can put you in the hospital and even be life threatening. That's why JD's partnering with Pfizer to share his story as a professional athlete with asthma - and help raise awareness about the importance of getting vaccinated against pneumococcal pneumonia.

Q: How did you get your start in baseball?

JD: The love of baseball actually runs in my family. My grandfather was the mayor of a town in Cuba, and he was the first government official to put lights up in a baseball stadium. My grandmother also played softball, and she always joked that I got my baseball obsession from her. My parents weren't personally involved in the sport, but they got me into it from a young age and always motivated me to do the best I can in everything I do.

Q: Did you experience any challenges throughout your career?

JD: Having asthma has been challenging at times, but I never let it hold me back.

That's why I have conversations with my doctor to make sure I'm doing everything I can to help stay ahead of my health. I learned that because I have asthma, I'm at over 5x greater risk for getting pneumococcal pneumonia compared to healthy adults in the same range. So, they recommended getting vaccinated against it.

Q: Is anyone else at risk for pneumococcal pneumonia?

JD: My doctor told me that adults 19-64 with asthma, or certain underlying medical conditions like diabetes, chronic heart disease and COPD, are also at increased risk.

I also learned that adults 65 or older are at increased risk, too. In fact, they are at over 10x greater risk for being hospitalized with pneumococcal pneumonia compared to adults younger than 50. If you fall into any of these groups, it's important to know that getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to help protect yourself.

Q: When are you more likely to get pneumococcal pneumonia?

JD: Pneumococcal pneumonia can strike at any time, in any season. There's a misconception that you can only get pneumococcal pneumonia in the winter or during flu season, but you can get it any time of year. Vaccination is available all year round, so now is a great time to assess if pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination is right for you.

Q: What about for people who have already been vaccinated against pneumococcal pneumonia in the past?

JD: Even if you've already been vaccinated against pneumococcal pneumonia previously, your healthcare provider may recommend another vaccination for additional protection.

Q: Thanks for sharing this information, JD. Where can people find out more?

JD: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about pneumococcal vaccination. You can visit knowpneumonia.com to learn more and assess your risk.

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l jugador profesional de béisbol JD Martínez presenta un mayor riesgo de neumonía neumocócica porque tiene asma y no quiere dejar que eso decida si va a seguir jugando, o no. Por si no está familiarizado con ella, la neumonía neumocócica es una enfermedad pulmonar bacteriana potencialmente grave que puede requerir hospitalización e incluso poner en peligro su vida. Por eso, JD se asoció con Pfizer para compartir su historia como atleta profesional con asma y ayudar a crear conciencia sobre la importancia de vacunarse contra la neumonía neumocócica.

P: ¿Cómo empezó a jugar al béisbol?

JD: El amor por el béisbol en realidad viene de familia. Mi abuelo fue el alcalde de una ciudad de Cuba y fue el primer funcionario del gobierno en poner luces en un estadio de béisbol. Mi abuela también jugó sóftbol y siempre bromeaba diciendo que mi obsesión por el béisbol la saqué de ella. Mis padres no participaron personalmente en el deporte, pero llevaron desde una edad temprana y siempre me motivaron a dar lo mejor de mí en todo lo que hago.

P: ¿Experimentó algún reto a lo largo de su carrera profesional?

JD: Tener asma fue un reto en ocasiones, pero nunca dejé que me detuviera. Por eso hablo con mi médico para asegurarme de que estoy haciendo todo lo que puedo para mantenerme un paso adelante en lo que se refiere a mi salud. Sé que, debido al asma, tengo un riesgo más de 5 veces mayor de padecer neumonía neumocócica en comparación con otros adultos sanos en el mismo rango de edad.

Por eso, me recomendaron vacunarme contra ella.

P: ¿Hay alguien más que esté en riesgo de neumonía neumocócica?

JD: Mi médico me dijo que los adultos de 19 a 64 años con asma, o ciertas afecciones médicas subyacentes como diabetes, cardiopatía crónica y EPOC, también presentan un mayor riesgo.

También sé que los adultos de 65 años o más también presentan un mayor riesgo.

De hecho, tienen un riesgo más de 10 veces mayor hospitalización por neumonía neumocócica en comparación con los adultos menores de 50 años. Si usted se encuentra en cualquiera de estos grupos, es importante saber que vacunarse es una de las mejores formas de protegerse.

P: ¿Cuándo tiene más probabilidades de padecer neumonía neumocócica?

JD: La neumonía neumocócica puede atacar en cualquier momento y en cualquier estación. Existe la idea errónea de que solo puede contraer neumonía neumocócica en invierno o durante la temporada de gripe, pero puede contraerla en cualquier periodo del año. La vacuna está disponible todo el año, así que ahora es un buen momento para evaluar si la vacuna contra la neumonía neumocócica es adecuada para usted.

P: ¿Qué ocurre con las personas que ya recibieron la vacuna contra la neumonía neumocócica anteriormente?

JD: Incluso si ya ha sido vacunado previamente contra la neumonía neumocócica, su médico puede recomendarle otra vacuna como protección adicional.

P: Gracias por compartir esta información, JD. ¿Dónde se puede obtener más información?

JD: Hable con su médico o farmacéutico sobre la vacunación antineumocócica.

Puede visitar aprendedeneumonia.com para obtener más información y evaluar su riesgo.

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ESTAS ESCUELAS DE CALIFORNIA CONECTAN A LOS NIÑOS CON LOS SERVICIOS COMUNITARIOS ¿SOBREVIVIRÁN A LOS RECORTES PRESUPUESTARIOS? El gobernador Gavin Newsom lanzó la iniciativa de escuelas comunitarias con $4.1 mil millones en subvenciones para conectar a los estudiantes y sus familias con atención médica, asesoramiento y otros servicios.

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Otro desafío es la rendición de cuentas.

Las escuelas que reciben subvenciones escolares comunitarias deben informar su progreso al estado cada año y publicar los informes en sus sitios web. Casi todas informaron sus resultados al estado, pero no está claro cuántas escuelas publicaron esos informes públicamente.

Una mirada informal a media docena de distritos que recibieron subvenciones mostró que ninguno había publicado sus informes, al menos no en un lugar obvio.

uede que se avecinen recortes presupuestarios para muchos programas de California, pero una iniciativa multimillonaria hasta ahora ha evadido el hacha: un ambicioso esfuerzo para llevar atención médica y dental, asesoramiento, clases para padres, actividades culturales y otros servicios a las escuelas públicas.

Hasta ahora, el gobernador Gavin Newsom ha evitado lo que se conoce como la iniciativa de escuelas comunitarias, que vincula a las escuelas con organizaciones locales sin fines de lucro y otras agencias gubernamentales para brindar servicios a los estudiantes y sus padres.

El objetivo es transformar las escuelas en centros de servicios sociales con fuertes vínculos con las familias y la comunidad, un enfoque que, según las investigaciones, puede aumentar la asistencia de los estudiantes, reducir las suspensiones y aumentar los puntajes de los exámenes.

Newsom lanzó la iniciativa en 2020 con una serie de subvenciones por un total de 4,100 millones de dólares para que las escuelas implementen programas escolares comunitarios durante 10 años.

Aproximadamente la mitad del dinero ya se ha gastado y las subvenciones más recientes se otorgaron la semana pasada.

Ahora, en medio de un pronunciado déficit de ingresos en California, la Oficina del Analista Legislativo ha recomendado recortar mil millones de dólares del financiamiento restante. Algunos defensores de las escuelas comunitarias temen que el estado pueda recortar los fondos incluso para las escuelas que se encuentran en la mitad del proceso de implementación. La Legislatura tiene hasta el 15 de junio para tomar una decisión.

“Es una enorme cantidad de dinero, pero recortarlo ahora sería devastador”, dijo Anna Maier, investigadora principal y asesora de políticas del Learning Policy Institute, un grupo de expertos independiente que ha investigado exhaustivamente las escuelas comunitarias. “Esta es una iniciativa audaz y complicada, y apenas está comenzando. Necesitamos mantener el impulso”.

El dinero de la subvención para escuelas comunitarias, que hasta ahora se ha destinado a más de 1,000 escuelas, paga principalmente al personal: coordinadores, tutores, trabajadores sociales, personal extraescolar y otros. Con el tiempo, se pretende que los programas dependan menos de los fondos estatales a medida que las organizaciones externas

La dentista Ann Chen, izquierda, y el asistente dental Phuong Truong, derecha, trabajan con un paciente estudiante en el Shop 55 Wellness Center de Oakland High School en Oakland el 10 de mayo de 2024. Photo Credit: Juliana Yamada / CalMatters

cubran una mayor parte de los costos y las escuelas comiencen a facturar a Medi-Cal por los servicios de salud.

cios adicionales, participación de los padres y fuertes vínculos con organizaciones externas.

Nada nuevo sobre los servicios sociales en las escuelas

La pandemia trastornó el lanzamiento de escuelas comunitarias

La idea de que las escuelas brinden algo más que solo educación académica existe desde hace al menos un siglo, ya que durante la Revolución Industrial las escuelas proporcionaban comidas, ropa y otras necesidades a los estudiantes que vivían en la pobreza. En 1973, los Black Panthers comenzaron lo que se cree que es un precursor de las escuelas comunitarias modernas al abrir una escuela en Oakland que servía comidas y ofrecía un plan de estudios centrado en la historia y la cultura de los negros y otros programas adaptados a las familias locales.

Pero hasta ahora, la evidencia de la efectividad de las escuelas comunitarias en California es desigual, en parte porque la pandemia de Covid-19 trastornó el sistema educativo justo cuando los programas de las escuelas comunitarias estaban en marcha. El Distrito Unificado de Oakland, por ejemplo, tiene uno de los programas escolares comunitarios más grandes y completos del estado, pero también tiene algunos de los resultados más mediocres. La tasa de suspensión (4% el año pasado) apenas ha cambiado desde 2018 y se mantiene por encima del promedio estatal. De hecho, la tasa de graduación disminuyó lentamente el año pasado, hasta el 75%.

De manera informal, muchas escuelas en áreas de clase media y ricas han sido escuelas comunitarias durante décadas. Han construido relaciones sólidas con organizaciones y empresas locales, alentaron la participación familiar y ofrecieron una gran cantidad de actividades adaptadas a las necesidades de sus estudiantes. En esos vecindarios, el éxito de las escuelas se debe, al menos en parte, al apoyo y la participación de las familias.

El impulso actual para las escuelas comunitarias fue impulsado en parte por un informe de 2017 del Learning Policy Institute que encontró que, en general, las escuelas que integran servicios sociales “ayudan a los niños a tener éxito académico y a prepararse para una vida plena y productiva”. Los estudiantes de bajos ingresos, los estudiantes de color, los estudiantes con discapacidades y los estudiantes de inglés se beneficiaron especialmente de las escuelas con servi-

Diane Dixon, miembro de la asamblea republicana de Newport Beach que forma parte del Comité de Asignaciones de la Asamblea, dijo que apoya a las escuelas comunitarias en general, pero está consternada de que los puntajes de los exámenes de los estudiantes, especialmente los estudiantes negros y latinos, hayan caído en los últimos cinco años, a pesar de la inversión escolar de la comunidad. Si bien la pandemia influyó en esa disminución, ahora espera mejores resultados.

“California debería tener las mejores escuelas del país, si no del mundo”, dijo Dixon. “Como legisladores, debemos asegurarnos de que todos nuestros niños reciban una educación de alta calidad y, en este momento, no sé qué tan bien lo estamos haciendo”.

“Las escuelas comunitarias nos brindan la oportunidad de abordar desigualdades históricas. Hace tiempo que era necesario, pero el sistema educativo está adquiriendo una nueva mentalidad, un enfoque completamente nuevo”.

-ASHER KI, DIRECTOR DE RENOVACIÓN E INNOVACIÓN EDUCATIVA DE CALIFORNIANOS POR LA JUSTICIA Se supone que las escuelas con malos resultados reciben ayuda del Estado, y aquellas que no mejoran corren el riesgo de perder sus subvenciones. Pero el programa de asistencia aún está en marcha y la participación no es obligatoria.

“Las escuelas comunitarias son una gran idea, pero necesitamos saber qué funciona y qué tiene impacto”, dijo Kimi Kean, directora de Familias en Acción por una Educación de Calidad, que aboga por la participación familiar en las escuelas de Oakland. “Esta es una inversión tan importante que no podemos pasar por alto la importancia de la rendición de cuentas”.

Angelica Jongco, abogada adjunta de Public Advocates, una de una docena de organizaciones que promueven políticas escolares comunitarias en California, dijo que la responsabilidad y los resultados mejorarán con el tiempo. Las escuelas sólo han estado recibiendo subvenciones durante dos años, lo cual es demasiado pronto para esperar resultados.

“La asistencia, los puntajes de los exámenes, las tasas de suspensión: estas cosas no cambian automáticamente”, dijo Jongco. “Esa es una razón más por la que necesitamos mantener esta inversión. Especialmente en tiempos de desafíos e incertidumbre, debemos invertir en lo que funciona”.

‘Un enfoque completamente nuevo’ Algunas escuelas han mostrado un progreso espectacular desde que obtuvieron subvenciones para escuelas comunitarias. Anaheim High School, por ejemplo, desde 2016-17 ha visto

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su tasa de graduación aumentar 15 puntos porcentuales y la cantidad de estudiantes que cumplen con los requisitos de admisión a la universidad de California aumentar casi 40 puntos porcentuales, según datos estatales.

Y escondidas entre datos que de otro modo serían mediocres, algunas escuelas señalan historias de éxito individuales. Las escuelas de la ciudad de Eureka, por ejemplo, tuvieron una alta tasa de ausentismo crónico el año pasado, pero en un período de 60 días un estudiante sin hogar pasó de 40 ausencias a solo una y otro estudiante pasó de 26 a una. El Distrito Unificado de Oakland ha visto mejoras en la cantidad de estudiantes que completan las clases requeridas para la admisión a la universidad, así como un aumento diez veces mayor en la cantidad de estudiantes matriculados en la universidad mientras aún están en la escuela secundaria.

otras cosas, el dinero paga entradas a museos, clases de yoga, visitas a universidades, recorridos por empresas de tecnología y otras actividades para chicas negras en un club llamado Sisterhood.

Cuando la secundaria Oakland recibió su subvención, las niñas negras tenían la tasa de suspensión más alta de la escuela. El club fue una forma de ayudar a las niñas negras a entablar amistades, conectarse con modelos a seguir y aprender sobre oportunidades más allá de la escuela secundaria, dijo la directora Pamela Moy. En una reunión reciente de Sisterhood el viernes, unas pocas docenas de niñas compartieron el almuerzo, charlaron sobre sus planes de verano y reflexionaron sobre su año con las líderes del club, mujeres afroamericanas a las que se referían como “tías”. En total, más de 100 niñas participaron en las actividades del club.

Para Asher Ki, asistir a una escuela comunitaria habría marcado la diferencia en su educación. Cuando era estudiante de secundaria en Fresno a principios de la década de 2010, Ki dijo que se sentía “solo y sin apoyo”. Parte de la razón fue que su familia, que es afroamericana, no se sentía bienvenida y no estaba comprometida.

Habakkuk Johnson, estudiante de último año, dijo que el club les ha brindado a las niñas un lugar para relajarse y conectarse.

“Para ellos, la escuela no era un lugar en el que deseaban estar. No era el lugar al que acudir para recibir una educación significativa”, dijo Ki. “Entonces no podían ayudarme, porque no sabían adónde ir, con quién hablar…. Cualquier posibilidad de impulsar el status quo se topó con racismo y deshumanización”.

La princesa Momoh, estudiante de tercer año, dijo que el club la ayudó a “encontrar chicas negras con las que puedo identificarme”. Me dio la oportunidad de hablar con más personas y hacer más amigos”.

Esa experiencia es lo que impulsó a Ki a abogar por las escuelas comunitarias.

Ki es ahora director de renovación e innovación educativa en Californianos por la Justicia, un grupo de defensa de la justicia social que es una de una docena de organizaciones sin fines de lucro que promueven conjuntamente políticas escolares comunitarias en California. Si hubiera asistido a una escuela comunitaria, dijo, esos años habrían sido muy diferentes: él y su familia habrían tenido más interés en su educación.

“Las escuelas comunitarias nos brindan la oportunidad de abordar desigualdades históricas”, dijo Ki. “Hace mucho que debería haberse hecho, pero el sistema educativo está adquiriendo una nueva mentalidad, un enfoque completamente nuevo”.

Visitas a museos, atención médica y más en Oakland High Oakland High School, una escuela de 1,500 estudiantes en el Distrito Unificado de Oakland donde casi todos los estudiantes son de bajos ingresos, recibe $360,000 al año en subvenciones estatales para escuelas comunitarias. Entre

“Si la gente viene de entornos malos, puede venir aquí y estar rodeado de gente buena. Ayuda a la gente a hacerlo mejor”, dijo Johnson. “Ayuda a la gente a cambiar”.

Desde la pandemia, la tasa de suspensión entre las niñas negras en Oakland High ha caído del 13.5% al 9.6%; sigue siendo alta, pero una disminución mayor que la que experimentaron otros grupos. La consejera escolar Faith Onwusa dijo que está segura de que el club es la razón principal de la mejora.

“Cuando estaba en la escuela no teníamos nada como esto”, dijo Onwusa. “Es simplemente muy necesario”.

El dinero de las escuelas comunitarias también se destina al centro de bienestar de la escuela, que ofrece de todo, desde primeros auxilios hasta asesoramiento sobre salud mental y asistencia para inmigrantes recientes y sus familias.

El centro cuenta con más de 40 empleados de una variedad de agencias y recibe un flujo constante de estudiantes.

Espacioso, decorado con colores vivos y siempre provisto de refrigerios, el centro es un lugar acogedor tanto para los estudiantes como para el personal. Algunos estudiantes simplemente van allí para pasar el rato.

“El dinero de las escuelas comunitarias ha brindado servicios a estudiantes que de otro modo no los tendrían”, dijo el director Moy. “Simple como eso”.

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THESE CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS CONNECT KIDS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES. WILL THEY SURVIVE BUDGET CUTS? Gov. Gavin Newsom launched the community school initiative with $4.1 billion in grants to connect students and their families to medical care, counseling and other services.

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and were not engaged.

“For them, school wasn’t a place you wanted to be. It wasn’t where you’d go for a meaningful education,” Ki said. “So they couldn’t help me, because they didn’t know where to go, who to talk to…. Any chance at pushing the status quo was met with racism and dehumanization.”

udget cuts may be looming for many California programs, but one multi-billiondollar initiative has so far evaded the ax: an ambitious push to bring medical and dental care, counseling, parenting classes, cultural activities and other services to public schools.

That experience is what drove Ki to advocate for community schools. Ki is now director of educational renewal and innovation at Californians for Justice, a social justice advocacy group that’s one of a dozen nonprofits that jointly promote community school policy in California. If he had attended a community school, he said, those years would have been much different: He and his family would have had more of a stake in his education.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has so far spared what’s known as the community school initiative, which pairs schools with local nonprofits and other government agencies to provide services to students and their parents. The goal is to transform schools into social service hubs with strong ties to families and the community – an approach that research shows can boost student attendance, reduce suspensions and raise test scores.

Newsom launched the initiative in 2020 with a series of grants totaling $4.1 billion for schools to roll out community school programs over 10 years. About half the money has been spent already, with the most recent grants awarded last week.

Now, amid a steep revenue shortfall in California, the Legislative Analyst’s Office has recommended cutting $1 billion from the remaining funding. Some community school advocates fear the state may slash funding even for schools that are midway through the rollout process. The Legislature has until June 15 to make a decision.

“It is a huge amount of money, but cutting it now would be devastating,” said Anna Maier, a senior researcher and policy advisor at the Learning Policy Institute, an independent think tank that’s researched community schools extensively.

“This is an audacious and complicated initiative, and it’s just getting started. We need to keep the momentum going.”

The community school grant money, which so far has gone to more than 1,000 schools, primarily pays for staff: coordinators, tutors, social workers, after-school staff and others. Over time, the programs are intended to be less reliant on state funds as the outside organizations cover more of the costs and schools start billing Medi-Cal for health services.

Nothing new about social services in schools The idea of schools providing more than just academics has been around for at least a century, as schools during the Industrial Revolution provided meals, clothing and other necessities for students living in poverty. In 1973, the Black Panthers started what’s thought to be a forerunner of modern community schools by opening a school in Oakland that served meals and offered curriculum focused on Black history and culture and other programs tailored to local families.

Informally, many schools in middle-class and affluent areas have been community schools for decades. They’ve built strong relationships with local organizations and businesses, encouraged family involvement and offered a slew of activities suited to their students’ needs. In those neighborhoods, the schools’ success is at least partially due to family support and involvement.

The current push for community schools was spurred in part by a 2017 report from the Learning Policy Institute that found in general, schools that integrate social services “help children succeed academically and prepare for full and productive lives.” Low-income students, students of color, students with disabilities and English learners especially benefited from schools with extra services, parent involvement and strong

Third-year student Princess Momoh at Oakland High School in Oakland on May 10, 2024. Momoh is a member of the Sisterhood club at Oakland High, which is supported by the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP). Photo Credit: Juliana Yamada / CalMatters

links to outside organizations.

Pandemic upended community school rollout But so far, evidence of community schools’ effectiveness in California is uneven — in part because the Covid-19 pandemic upended the education system just as community school programs were getting underway. Oakland Unified, for example, has one of the state’s largest and most comprehensive community school programs, but also has some of the most lackluster outcomes. The suspension rate – 4% last year – has barely changed since 2018 and remains above the state average. The graduation rate actually inched downward last year, to 75%.

Diane Dixon, a Republican assembly member from Newport Beach who sits on the Assembly Appropriations Committee, said she supports community schools generally but is dismayed that test scores for students, especially Black and Latino students, have fallen over the past five years, despite the community school investment. While the pandemic played a role in that decline, she expects better results by now.

“California should have the finest schools in the country, if not the world,” Dixon said. “As legislators, we need to make sure all our children are getting a high-quality education, and right now, I don’t know how well we’re doing that.”

Another challenge is accountability. Schools that receive community school grants must report their progress to the state every year and post the reports on their web sites. Nearly all reported their results to the state, but it’s unclear how many schools actually posted those reports publicly. An informal look at a half-dozen districts that received grants showed that none had posted their reports, at least not in an obvious place.

“Community schools give us a chance to address historic inequities. It’s long overdue, but the education system is getting a new mindset, a whole new approach.”

-ASHER KI, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL RENEWAL AND INNOVATION AT CALIFORNIANS FOR JUSTICE Schools with poor results are supposed to get assistance from the state, and those who fail to improve risk losing their grants. But the assistance program is still getting underway, and participation is not mandatory.

“Community schools are a great idea, but we need to know what’s working, what’s impactful,” said Kimi Kean, director of Families in Action for Quality Education, which advocates for family involvement in Oakland schools. “This is such a significant investment, we can’t overlook the importance of accountability.”

Angelica Jongco, deputy managing attorney for Public Advocates, one of a dozen organizations that promotes community school policy in California, said the accountability — and results — will improve with time. Schools have only been getting grant money for two years, which is far too soon to expect results.

“Community schools give us a chance to address historic inequities,” Ki said. “It’s long overdue, but the education system is getting a new mindset, a whole new approach.”

Museum visits, health care and more at Oakland High Oakland High School, a 1,500-student school in Oakland Unified where nearly all students are low-income, receives $360,000 a year in community school state grant money. Among other things, the money pays for museum tickets, yoga classes, college visits, tours of tech companies and other activities for Black girls in a club called Sisterhood.

When Oakland high received its grant, Black girls had the school’s highest suspension rate.

The club was a way to help Black girls build friendships, connect to role models and learn about opportunities beyond high school, said principal Pamela Moy.

“Attendance, test scores, suspension rates — these things do not change automatically,” Jongco said. “That’s all the more reason we need to maintain this investment. Especially in times of challenges and uncertainty, we need to be investing in what works.”

On a recent Friday meeting of Sisterhood, a few dozen girls shared lunch, chatted about their summer plans and reflected on their year with the club leaders, African American women they referred to as “aunties.” Overall, more than 100 girls have participated in club activities.

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Senior Habakkuk Johnson said the club has given girls a place to relax and connect.

Some schools have shown dramatic progress since winning community school grants. Anaheim High School, for example, since 2016-17 has seen its graduation rate jump 15 percentage points and the number of students meeting California college admission requirements jump almost 40 percentage points, according to state data.

“The community school money has provided services to students who otherwise would not have them. Simple as that.”

-PAMELA MOY, OAKLAND HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL And hidden within otherwise mediocre data, some schools point to individual success stories. Eureka City Schools, for example, had a high rate of chronic absenteeism last year, but over a 60-day period one homeless student went from 40 absences to just one and another student went from 26 to one. Oakland Unified has seen improvements in the number of students completing the classes required for college admission, as well as a ten-fold increase in the number of students enrolled in college while still in high school.

For Asher Ki, attending a community school would have made all the difference in his education. As a high school student in Fresno in the early 2010s, Ki said he felt “alone and unsupported.” Part of the reason was that his family, who is African American, did not feel welcome

“If people come from bad environments, they can come here and be around good people. It helps people do better,” Johnson said. “It helps people change.”

Princess Momoh, a junior, said the club helped her “find Black girls I can relate to. It gave me a chance to talk to more people and make more friends.”

Since the pandemic, the suspension rate among Black girls at Oakland High has dropped from 13.5% to 9.6% – still high, but a bigger decline than other groups experienced. School counselor Faith Onwusa said she is certain the club is a primary reason for the improvement.

“When I was in school we had nothing like this,” Onwusa said. “It’s just super necessary.”

Community school money also goes toward the school’s wellness center, which offers everything from first aid to mental health counseling to assistance for recent immigrants and their families. The center has more than 40 employees from a variety of agencies and sees a constant stream of students. Spacious, brightly decorated and always stocked with snacks, the center is an inviting place for students as well as staff. Some students just go there to hang out.

“The community school money has provided services to students who otherwise would not have them,” principal Moy said. “Simple as that.”

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DELIVERING HEALTHCARE TO MIGRANTS IN CALIFORNIA’S ‘LAST FRONTIER’ Farmworkers in a remote corner of northern California say they've never heard of the state's efforts to extend healthcare to undocumented residents.

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MITH RIVER, Calif. – Alvaro Urrea Olivares is soft-spoken, congenial. At 45, his leathered hands betray decades working the lily fields that are a driver of the local economy in this small community on the extreme northern edge of California.

Smith River is not just rural, locals say, it’s rural remote, California’s last frontier, and it’s here where the state’s plan to extend healthcare to all residents is being tested.

“I don’t have a home. Others help me here. They help me find work; they give me food. I sleep in my car. It’s not as bad as those who sleep outside,” explains Urrea, who goes by the nickname Caballo (Spanish for horse). He points to an abandoned BMW. Chock full of blankets and personal belongings, the car sits parked amid a row of trailers that house some 50 farmworkers and their families, the overwhelming majority from the states of Veracruz, Jalisco, and – in the case of Urrea – Guanajuato, Mexico. A sign at the park’s entrance declares, “Welcome to Smith River. Easter lily capital of the world.”

In years past migrants – many undocumented – came and went with the lily harvest, returning to Mexico in fall and coming back to Smith River in spring for planting. But as border restrictions tightened many have remained in what has become a permanent community. In between planting and harvesting, residents turn to day jobs to get by.

“It’s expensive here,” Urrea continues in Spanish.

“When people don’t have work, they can’t cover the

rent. I’ve been sleeping in this car for three years.”

to the west. Latinos here make up just 20% of the overall population – which is majority white with a significant Native American presence – though they are the vast majority of the region’s agricultural workforce.

As of January 1, California made Medi-Cal – the state’s version of Medicaid – available to all residents regardless of immigration status. At the same time, it has also dramatically expanded Medi-Cal services to include help with things like nutrition, mental health and housing support, among other needs.

Yet word of the expansion has yet to reach the farmworkers here, many of whom are uninsured and would potentially qualify.

‘Don’t get sick here’ “I got pretty sick a few years ago. They didn’t cover my medications,” says Urrea, referring to the clinic where he went for treatment in Crescent City, 15 miles to the south.

“These days I don’t have much work and I don’t have money to pay. So, I get pills at the store when I get sick.”

Alvaro Urrea Olivares at the entrance to the trailer park where he and some 50 migrant farmworkers live in Smith River, Del Norte County. Photo Credit: Manuel Ortiz

Pills at the store. It’s a phrase you hear from other residents of the trailer camp when asked about their health.

“I don’t know how to get insurance,” says Tino (who declined to provide a last name). In his mid-30s, Tino has lived in one of the trailers here for two years. “I got sick three months ago and I just took some pills.”

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He adds, “We’re Latinos, immigrants…It’s not easy for us to get insurance.”

Smith River is located on the northwestern edge of Del Norte County, a thinly populated corner of northern California sandwiched between Humboldt County to the south, the Oregon border to the north, sprawling forests eastward and the Pacific

And like many communities here, there is – at least among the farmworkers interviewed for this story – an instinctual distrust of government. Don’t depend on the state. If you get sick, it’s on you. Or, as one resident remarked, “better just don’t get sick here.”

Getting the word out Kathleen Moreno heads outreach and enrollment for Open Door Community Health Center, which operates 12 clinics across Del Norte and neighboring Humboldt counties.

“There are people who have had no access to health care for as long as they have been here,” she says, “and so some of

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their health conditions are scary and uncontrolled.”

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Open Door is one of nearly three dozen organizations across 48 of California’s 58 counties that are part of the Navigators Health Enrollment Project, launched by the California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) to help get the word out about Medi-Cal eligibility to local communities. The initiative is set to run through mid2026.

Doing that in places like Del Norte, where distances are long and resources few, is not without its challenges.

“Up here there is no easy channel for communication,” says Moreno, who lives in Crescent City.

There are no local Spanish language radio stations, no newspapers, limited internet access in some areas, she noted. “It’s been that way since I’ve lived here for 18 years.”

Open Door relies on informational posts to platforms including Facebook, tabling at local health fairs and community events, and community health workers, also known as Latino Health Coordinators, of which there are two covering Del Norte, and three for all of Humboldt.

Moreno oversees their work. “Their success has been largely based on trust and word of mouth referrals… once a family realizes they can trust our coordinators, then they tell their family.”

But going to the farms directly has been a challenge, Moreno says. “Obviously, we can’t impede work and the farm owners weren’t excited to have people at the farms. So, we posted up in break rooms, brought a healthy snack so everyone would

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come in and chit chat. But lunch breaks are short – half an hour — and then they are back to work.”

Open Door also scanned patient records from 2022 and 2023 to see who had accessed care previously but didn’t have insurance. These individuals were enrolled in Emergency Medi-Cal and are now eligible for Full scope Medi-Cal under the current expansion, though many may not be aware of this fact, Moreno acknowledges.

Another key barrier is the lack of public transport. The nearest clinic to Smith River is in Crescent City. For serious medical needs, patients must travel as far as Redding, a four-hour drive south, or San Francisco, a six-hour journey.

There is also a lack of providers. “It is really difficult to find providers who want to live and work in Crescent City. Sometimes we find a great provider and they stick around. More often, they move on,” Moreno says, noting there is only one ophthalmologist in Crescent City who takes Medi-Cal patients, and his patient list is maxed out.

Politics adds to the distrust, with undocumented residents having to weigh their health care needs against fear of rousing anti-immigrant sentiment and jeopardizing a path to citizenship or legal residency by accessing public benefits, which under the previous administration could be cause for deportation.

“That is a real thing that people do worry about,” says Moreno. “We heard from one person who said, ‘If my information gets out and I get deported, at least I’ll get access to health care.’”

‘You have to take care of yourself’

Back in Smith River, residents of the trailer park were at turns unaware and uncertain about the current Medi-Cal expansion.

“I’ve never heard of Medi-Cal,” says Alberto Hernandez, originally from Chiapas and a resident here for the past 11 months.

Asked what he does when he gets sick, he shrugs. “I don’t know… it’s very expensive here. Maybe go back to Mexico.”

Anancio Hernandez works as a local chef. “One or two months ago, I had some pain. But I kept working, even though I was sick,” he says. “I don’t have insurance, so I didn’t go to the hospital.” Asked about whether he would enroll in Medi-Cal if given the chance, he nodded. “I’ll go look into it to see if there is this opportunity.”

For his part, Urrea shares that his mother, who also lives in Del Norte, was recently hospitalized after suffering a stroke. She lost sight in her left eye, he says. Like him, she is uninsured.

And while his fondness for the community and the region is clear – he is eager to show visitors the local beaches, where he says he sometimes goes to clear his head – he’s clear eyed about the challenges.

“When you’re dying, you have to take care of yourself. That’s the bad thing about here.”

Additional reporting by Manuel Ortiz.

This is the second in a series looking at the expansion of Medi-Cal in California’s rural north. You can read the first part here. This project is a collaboration between EMS and Peninsula 360 Press and was funded by the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s 2024 California Health Equity Impact Fund.

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PROPORCIONANDO ATENCIÓN MÉDICA A INMIGRANTES EN “LA ÚLTIMA FRONTERA” DE CALIFORNIA Los trabajadores agrícolas en un rincón remoto del norte de California dicen que nunca han oído hablar de los esfuerzos del estado para ampliar el seguro médico a los residentes indocumentados.

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médicas graves, los pacientes deben viajar hasta Redding, a cuatro horas en coche hacia el sur, o San Francisco, a seis horas.

MITH RIVER, Calif. – Alvaro Urrea Olivares tiene una voz suave y agradable.

A sus 45 años, sus curtidas manos revelan décadas de trabajo en los campos de lirios que impulsan la economía local en esta pequeña comunidad del extremo norte de California.

También faltan proveedores. “Es muy difícil encontrar proveedores que quieran vivir y trabajar en Crescent City. A veces encontramos un muy buen proveedor y se queda. Lo más frecuente es que se marchen”, dice Moreno, quien señala que sólo hay un oftalmólogo en Crescent City que trabaja con pacientes de Medi-Cal, y que su lista de pacientes está al límite.

Smith River no es tan sólo una zona rural, dicen sus habitantes, es una zona rural remota, la última frontera de California, y es aquí donde se está poniendo a prueba el plan del Estado para expandir el acceso a atención médica a todos los residentes.

“No tengo casa. Aquí me ayudan otras personas. Me ayudan a encontrar trabajo; me dan comida y duermo en mi coche. No está tan mal como los que duermen al aire libre”, explica Urrea, (a quien apodan Caballo), al tiempo que señala un BMW abandonado.

Repleto de mantas y objetos personales, el coche está estacionado en medio de una hilera de remolques que albergan a unos 50 trabajadores agrícolas y sus familias. La inmensa mayoría son procedentes de Veracruz, Jalisco o, en el caso de Urrea, Guanajuato. En la entrada del parque hay un cartel amarillo que reza: “Welcome to Smith River. Easter lily capital of the world“ (Bienvenidos a Smith River. Capital mundial del Lirio de Pascua).

En el pasado, los inmigrantes -muchos indocumentados- iban y venían con la cosecha de lirios, regresaban a México en otoño y volvían a Smith River en primavera para plantar. Pero al endurecerse las restricciones fronterizas, muchos se han quedado en lo que se ha convertido en una comunidad permanente. Entre la siembra y la cosecha, los residentes recurren a trabajos en los negocios locales para salir adelante con sus gastos.

“Aquí sale caro vivir”, continúa Urrea. “Cuando la gente no tiene trabajo, no puede pagar el alquiler. Llevo tres años durmiendo en este coche”.

A partir del 1º de enero, California hizo posible la expansión de Medi-Cal – la versión estatal de Medicaid (el programa a nivel federal) — ahora brinda acceso a atención médica a todos los residentes, independientemente de su estatus de inmigración. Al mismo tiempo, se han ampliado drásticamente los servicios de Medi-Cal para incluir ayuda con servicios como la nutrición, la salud mental y el apoyo a la vivienda, entre otras necesidades.

Sin embargo, la noticia de la expansión aún no ha llegado a los trabajadores agrícolas aquí, muchos de los cuales no tienen seguro y potencialmente calificarían.

No te enfermes aquí “Hace unos años me puse muy enfermo. No me cubrían los medicamentos”, comenta Urrea, refiriéndose a la clínica a la que acudió para recibir tratamiento en Crescent City, 15 millas al sur. “En estos días no tengo mucho trabajo y no tengo dinero para pagar. Así que compro pastillas en la tienda cuando me enfermo”.

“Pastillas en la tienda”. Es una frase que mencionan otros residentes del campamento de

Los residentes se reúnen en la lavandería local, a donde acude Urrea para escapar del frío. La gente aquí dice que la lavandería es uno de los únicos lugares de reunión comunal para los trabajadores agrícolas que viven aquí. Photo Credit: Manuel Ortiz

remolques cuando se les pregunta por su salud.

“No sé cómo conseguir un seguro”, dice Tino (quien no quiso revelar su apellido). Tino, quien tiene unos 30 años, vive en uno de los remolques desde hace dos años. “Me enfermé hace tres meses y sólo tomé unas pastillas”.

Y añade: “Somos latinos, inmigrantes… No nos resulta fácil conseguir un seguro médico…”.

Smith River se encuentra en el extremo noroeste del condado de Del Norte, un rincón poco poblado del norte de California situado entre el condado de Humboldt al sur, la frontera de Oregón al norte, extensos bosques al este y el Pacífico al oeste. Los latinos representan aquí sólo el 20% de la población total -que es mayoritariamente blanca, con una importante presencia de nativos americanos-, aunque constituyen la inmensa mayoría de la mano de obra agrícola de la región.

Y como en muchas otras comunidades de la zona, existe -al menos entre los trabajadores agrícolas entrevistados para este reportajeuna desconfianza instintiva hacia el gobierno.

No dependas del Estado. Si te enfermas, es tu problema. O, como comentó un residente, “es mejor no enfermarse aquí”.

Haciendo correr la voz Kathleen Moreno dirige las actividades de enlace comunitario e inscripción del Centro Comunitario de Salud Open Door, que gestiona 12 clínicas en los condados de Del Norte y el condado limítrofe de Humboldt.

Hay personas que no han tenido acceso a atención médica alguna durante el tiempo que han estado aquí”, dice, “y por eso algunos de sus problemas de salud les generan temor y no están controlados de ninguna manera…”.

Open Door, como Centro de Salud Federalmente Calificado (FQHC por sus siglas en inglés), es una de las casi tres docenas de organizaciones en 48 de los 58 condados de California que forman parte del Proyecto de navegadores para inscripción a servicios de salud (Navigators Health Enrollment Project), una iniciativa lanzada por el Departamento de Servicios de Salud de California (DHCS) para ayudar a correr la voz sobre la elegibilidad

para Medi-Cal en las comunidades locales.

La iniciativa estará vigente hasta mediados de 2026.

Hacerlo en lugares como Del Norte, donde las distancias son significativas y los recursos son escasos, no está exento de retos.

“Aquí no hay un canal de comunicación fácil”, dice Moreno, quien vive en Crescent City. No hay emisoras de radio locales en español, ni periódicos y acceso limitado a Internet en algunas zonas, enfatizó. “Esta ha sido la situación desde que vivo aquí hace 18 años”.

Open Door se sirve de publicaciones informativas en plataformas como Facebook y participa con mesas con información en ferias locales de salud y eventos comunitarios.

También se apoya en los Coordinadores de salud latinos (Latino Health Coordinators), de los cuales hay dos que cubren Del Norte y tres para toda el área de Humboldt.

Moreno supervisa su trabajo. “Su éxito se ha basado en gran medida en la confianza y las recomendaciones de boca en boca… una vez que una familia se da cuenta de que puede confiar en nuestros coordinadores, entonces lo comparten con su familia”.

Pero ir directamente a las granjas ha sido un reto, asegura Moreno. “Obviamente, no podemos entorpecer el trabajo y a los propietarios de las granjas no les entusiasma tener gente ajena en ellas. Así que nos apostamos en las salas de descanso, llevamos un tentempié saludable para que todo el mundo entre y charle. Pero las pausas para comer y descansar son cortas -media hora- y luego vuelven al trabajo”.

Open Door también estudió los historiales de los pacientes de 2022 y 2023 para ver quién había accedido a la atención anteriormente pero no tenía seguro. Estas personas estaban inscritas en el Medi-Cal de Emergencia y ahora son elegibles para el Medi-Cal de alcance completo bajo la expansión actual, aunque muchos pueden no estar conscientes de este hecho, reconoce Moreno.

Otro obstáculo importante es la falta de transporte público. La clínica más cercana a Smith River está en Crescent City. Para necesidades

La política se suma a la desconfianza, ya que los residentes indocumentados tienen que sopesar sus necesidades de atención médica con el temor a despertar sentimientos antiinmigrantes y poner en peligro una vía hacia la ciudadanía o la residencia legal al acceder a prestaciones públicas, lo que bajo la anterior administración podía ser causa de deportación.

“Esto es algo real, que preocupa a la gente”, dice Moreno. “Una persona nos dijo: ‘Si mi información saliera a la luz y me deportan, al menos tendré acceso a la atención médica…’“.

Tienes que cuidarte De vuelta a Smith River, los residentes del parque de remolques desconocían la información y no estaban seguros de la actual ampliación de Medi-Cal. “Yo nunca he oído hablar de Medi-Cal”, dice Alberto Hernández, originario de Chiapas y residente aquí desde hace 11 meses. Cuando se le pregunta qué hace cuando se enferma, se encoge de hombros. “No sé… aquí es muy caro. Quizá volver a México”.

Anancio Hernández trabaja como cocinero local. “Hace uno o dos meses tuve algunos dolores. Pero seguí trabajando, aunque estaba enfermo”, dice. “No tengo seguro, así que no fui al hospital”. Al preguntarle si se inscribiría en Medi-Cal si tuviera la oportunidad, el asiente afirmativamente. “Iré a ver si existe esa oportunidad”.

Por su parte, Urrea cuenta que su madre, quien también vive en Del Norte, fue hospitalizada recientemente tras sufrir un derrame cerebral. Perdió la visión del ojo izquierdo, dice. Al igual que él, no tiene seguro médico.

Y aunque su afecto por la comunidad y la región es evidente -está deseando mostrar a los visitantes las playas locales, adonde dice que va en ocasiones para despejarse-, y la tiene clara a la hora de afrontar los retos.

“Cuando te estás muriendo, tienes que cuidarte. Eso es lo malo de aquí.”

Información adicional de Manuel Ortiz.

Este es el segundo de una serie que analiza la expansión de Medi-Cal en el norte rural de California. Puedes leer la primera parte aquí.

Este proyecto es una colaboración entre EMS y Península 360 y fue financiado por el Fondo de Impacto de Equidad en Salud de California 2024 del Centro Annenberg de Periodismo de Salud de la USC.

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ELECTIONS

MAY 24, 2024 - MAY 30, 2024

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VOTANTES NEGROS EN ESTADOS DISPUTADOS SON UN BLOQUE CRUCIAL EN 2024 ESPAÑOL

Alex Gonzalez Public News Service

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os votantes negros desempeñarán un papel clave a la hora de determinar quién ganara las elecciones presidenciales de 2024.

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Y aunque los votantes negros siguen siendo abrumadoramente demócratas y apoyan al presidente Joe Biden frente al expresidente Donald Trump, la ventaja de Biden sobre Trump está cambiando.

Una nueva encuesta muestra a Trump por delante de Biden en cinco estados cruciales, uno de ellos es Nevada, por el descontento sobre la economía y la guerra en Gaza, especialmente entre los votantes jóvenes y de color.

Rashawn Ray, de Brookings Institution, afirma que, contrariamente a lo que suele pensarse, los votantes negros no son un monolito y acuden a las urnas, y 2024 no será una excepción.

"A menudo eligen entre el menor de dos males porque

tenemos un sistema bipartidista demasiado simplista," dice Ray. "Y por otra parte, hay algunas personas que prefieren quedarse en casa antes que salir a votar por alguien que no creen que este alineado con su política particular y sus valores culturales."

Ray afirma que la idea de que los negros no votan no es cierta. Según el Pew Research Center, los votantes negros con derecho a voto presentan índices de participación más elevados que sus homólogos latinos y asiáticos.

También tienden a ser más jóvenes que los votantes en general, ya que alrededor del 60% de los votantes negros con derecho al voto son menores de 50 años.

Ashley C-J Daniels, directora de proyectos de la organización sin fines de lucro Black Girls Vote, afirma que las mujeres negras son el motor de las victorias del Partido Demócrata y añade que muchas se han comprometido políticamente, especialmente

desde 2020.

Pero agrega que las investigadoras como ella saben que existe lo que ella llama una "brecha de entusiasmo" en las elecciones de 2024.

"Si nos fijamos en algunos de los datos, hay numerosas razones por las que existe una brecha de entusiasmo," agrega Daniels. "Hay gente negra preocupada por el alto al fuego en Gaza y la justicia reproductiva.

Hay otros a los que les preocupa la economía, así que hay como una variación."

Daniels dice que es importante que los políticos comprendan que el voto negro es más complejo de lo que se pensaba anteriormente.

Los votantes negros tienen ideologías muy diversas, incluidas las conservadoras, que representan alrededor del 10% de los votantes negros que votan sistemáticamente por candidatos republicanos.

El apoyo para este informe fue proporcionado por The Carnegie Corporation of New York.

BLACK VOTERS IN BATTLEGROUND STATES ARE A CRUCIAL VOTING BLOC IN 2024 ENGLISH

Alex Gonzalez Public News Service

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lack voters will play a key role in determining who will win the 2024 presidential election.

And while Black voters remain overwhelmingly Democratic and support President Joe Biden over former President Donald Trump, Biden's edge over Trump is changing.

A new poll shows Trump ahead of Biden in five crucial battleground states, one being Nevada, over discontent about the economy and the war in Gaza - especially among young, voters of color.

nonprofit Black Girls Vote, Ashley C.J. Daniels, describes Black women as a powerhouse behind Democratic Party wins, saying many have gotten politically engaged, especially since 2020.

Rashawn Ray, senior fellow of governance studies with the Brookings Institution, said - contrary to a popular misconception - Black voters are not a monolith and do turn out to vote, with 2024 being no exception.

But she added that researchers like her know there is what she calls an "enthusiasm gap" in the 2024 election.

"Oftentimes they are choosing between the lesser of two evils, because we have an overly simplistic two-party system," said Ray, "and then the other part of this is, there are some people who rather stay at home rather than vote for someone who they don't think aligns with their particular politics and their cultural values."

Ray said the narrative that Black people don't vote is simply not true. Eligible Black voters stand out for higher turnout rates than their Latino and Asian counterparts, according to Pew Research Center.

They also tend to be younger than voters overall, with about 60% of eligible Black voters being under the age of 50.

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"Looking at some of the data, you have numerous reasons why there is an enthusiasm gap," said Daniels. "You have some Black folks that are concerned about the ceasefire that is going in Gaza, and then you have some Black folks that are concerned about reproductive justice. You have others that are concerned about economics - so there is a variance."

Daniels said it is important politicians understand that the Black vote is more complex than was previously considered.

Black voters hold a range of ideologies, including conservative views that account for about 10% of Black voters consistently casting their ballots for Republican candidates.

Supporting for this reporting was provided by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

MAY 24, 2024 - MAY 30, 2024

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El éxito de los empresarios se extiende a nuestras comunidades Como el principal prestamista para negocios de Estados Unidos, impulsamos las economías locales con más de $40,000 millones en préstamos comerciales. Nuestro compromiso incluye ofrecer financiamiento a dueños de negocios de recursos limitados y apoyar a los empresarios con herramientas y recursos para ayudarles a hacer que cada paso que den cuente.

Mis compañeros trabajan estrechamente con empresarios aquí en el Área de la Bahía. Estamos aquí para ayudarles a iniciar y a desarrollar su negocio, para que puedan seguir generando empleo y fortaleciendo a nuestra comunidad.

Raquel González Presidente de Bank of America en Silicon Valley

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GREEN LIVING

MAY 24, 2024 - MAY 30, 2024

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OCEAN EXPEDITION SEEKS TO MAP CA BIODIVERSITY

EXPEDICIÓN OCEÁNICA BUSCA MAPEAR LA BIODIVERSIDAD DE CA

Marine research on a recent expedition off of Santa Cruz Island in Southern California mapped the habitat of red gorgonian coral, sea stars and sheepshead fish. Photo Credit: Danny Ocampo / Oceana

La investigación marina realizada en una expedición reciente frente a la isla Santa Cruz en el sur de California mapeó el hábitat del coral gorgonia roja, las estrellas de mar y el pez oveja. Photo Credit: awesomecontent / Freepik

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Experts call for protections against set gillnet fishing gear

Suzanne Potter California News Service

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arine researchers just wrapped up the first of three ocean expeditions off the coast of Southern California to map the biodiversity and support efforts to safeguard ocean animals from harmful fishing practices.

The nonprofit Oceana recently teamed up with a company called Blancpain to map and photograph undersea life around the Channel Islands.

Geoff Shester, California campaign director and senior scientist for Oceana, said the area is threatened by fishing gear from huge set gillnets.

"This type of fishing is a series of nets that can be over 20 football fields long," Shester pointed out. "It catches everything from gray whales and humpback whales to sea lions, and a whole variety of sensitive fish and shark species."

The California Fish and Game Commission is considering rules which would reduce bycatch in the set gillnet fishery. Set gillnets are banned in state waters off the mainland but still allowed around the Channel Islands and in federal waters starting three miles offshore.

Today conservation groups celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity. Shester asserted the Channel

Islands' biodiversity makes the area the Galapagos of North America.

"We've got these amazing kelp forests teeming with life; deep-sea coral and sponge gardens that are just as colorful as anything you might see in a tropical coral reef," Shester pointed out. "Once people realize what's at stake here, I hope that results in more of a drive to conserve these special areas."

He added the mission also collected water samples for DNA analysis, did scuba diving surveys of habitat and fish diversity, piloted a new underwater vehicle and collected samples to detect potential microplastics in the water column.

Expertos piden protecciones contra el equipo de pesca de redes de enmalle fijas

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nvestigadores marinos acaban de concluir la primera de tres expediciones oceánicas frente a la costa del sur de California para mapear la biodiversidad y apoyar los esfuerzos para salvaguardar a los animales marinos de prácticas pesqueras dañinas.

La organización sin fines de lucro Oceana se asoció recientemente con una empresa llamada Blancpain para mapear y fotografiar la vida submarina alrededor de las Islas del Canal.

Geoff Shester, director de campaña de California y científico principal de Oceana, dijo que el área está amenazada por los equipos de pesca de enormes redes de enmalle.

"Este tipo de pesca consiste en una serie de redes que pueden tener una longitud de más de 20 campos de fútbol", señaló Shester. "Captura de todo, desde ballenas grises y ballenas jorobadas hasta leones marinos y toda una variedad de especies sensibles de peces y tiburones".

La Comisión de Caza y Pesca de California está considerando normas que reducirían la captura incidental en la pesquería con redes de enmalle.

Las redes de enmalle fijas están prohibidas en aguas estatales frente al continente, pero aún se permiten alrededor de las Islas del Canal y en aguas federales a tres millas de la costa.

Hoy los grupos conservacionistas celebran el Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica. Shester afirmó que la biodiversidad de las Islas del Canal convierte al área en las Galápagos de América del Norte.

"Tenemos estos increíbles bosques de algas repletos de vida; jardines de corales y esponjas de aguas profundas que son tan coloridos como cualquier cosa que puedas ver en un arrecife de coral tropical", señaló Shester.

"Una vez que la gente se dé cuenta de lo que está en juego aquí, espero que eso resulte en un mayor impulso para conservar estas áreas especiales".

Añadió que la misión también recopiló muestras de agua para análisis de ADN, realizó estudios de buceo sobre el hábitat y la diversidad de peces, piloteó un nuevo vehículo submarino y recopiló muestras para detectar posibles microplásticos en la columna de agua.

MAY 24, 2024 - MAY 30, 2024

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JOBS / CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706011 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MICHELADAS EL CUÑAO, 1611 Monterey Rd, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): 3 HERMANOS MEXICAN GRILL INC, 387 S 1st Street, Suite 105, San Jose, CA 95113. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/14/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Manuel Lemus Jr 3 HERMANOS MEXICAN GRILL INC President Article/Reg#: 5950548 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/14/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 706011 May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705425 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AL SANCHEZ FINANCIAL CORP, 31 S Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): AL SANCHEZ FINANCIAL CORP, 31 S. Jackson Ave, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/24/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Alejandro Sanchez Jr

AL SANCHEZ FINANCIAL CORP President Article/Reg#: 6138379 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/24/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 705425 May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705876 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FRESH AND CLEAN HOUSEKEEPING INC, 1590 Oakland Rd Suite B114, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): FRESH AND CLEAN HOUSEKEEPING INC, 1590 Oakland Rd Suite B114, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/02/2021.

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/ Erika Yaneth Sanchez FRESH AND CLEAN HOUSEKEEPING INC Owner Article/Reg#: 4582737 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/08/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 705876 May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706063 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BUILDING LEGACIES CONSTRUCTION, 1656 Hope Dr Apt 1424, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara

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County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Carlos Eduardo Candelario Ortega, 1656 Hope Dr Apt 1424, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/19/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN705313. “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 E Candelario Ortega This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/16/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 706063 May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706159 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CONSTRUCTION MASTERS INC, 781 Spindrift Pl, San Jose, CA 95134, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CONSTRUCTION MASTERS INC, 781 Spindrift Pl, San Jose, CA 95134. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/14/2017.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN706100. “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/ Roberto C. Iraheta Barahona CONSTRUCTION MASTERS INC President Article/Reg#: 5720931 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-

Recorder of Santa Clara County on 5/20/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 706159 May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706110 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA KORITA RESTAURANT, 956 Park Ave, 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): PAMELA GOMEZ, 133 Birch Ln, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/16/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Pamela Gomez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/17/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 706110 May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705984 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: USA CLEAN Services, 357 Jerome St, 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): Erlyn Munguia Sanaloria, 357 Jerome St, 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/ Erlyn Munguia

Sanaloria This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/13/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705984 May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705993 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GM TINYDREAMERS DAYCARE, 32 Talmadge Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Graciela Saldana, 32 Talmadge Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. Marlen Fernandez Saldana, 32 Talmadge Ave, San Jose, CA 95127.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/14/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Graciela Saldana This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/14/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705993 May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706042 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CLEAN AND SHINE UNIVERSAL, 2020 Southwest Expy Apt #60, 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): Maria Esther Paramo Amador, 2020 Southwest Expy Apt #60, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under

the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/13/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria Esther Paramo Amador This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/15/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 706042 May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705654 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SABOR DIVINO, 2 N White Rd, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Consuelo Sandoval, 159 5 St Apt D, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/15/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria Consuelo Sandoval This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/01/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 705654 May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703590 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Susy’s Face & Body Design, 2425 S Bascom Ave Suite B, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Azucena

MAY 24, 2024 - MAY 30, 2024 Pena Amador, 22262 S Garden Ave, Hayward, CA 94541.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/27/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria Azucena Pena This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/28/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 703590 May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705948 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LATINA SKIN LLC, 1944 Mandarin Way, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LATINA SKIN LLC, 1944 Mandarin Way, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/14/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN704089. “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/ Lorena Torres LATINA SKIN LLC Manager Article/Reg#: 202462019870 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/10/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 705948 May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW

CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV435258 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Carla Teputepu INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Carla Teputepu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lance Mac Rory Wilson to Mac Iteen Teputepu b.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/25/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 15, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV416866 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Emily Ransone INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Emily Ransone has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as

MAY 24, 2024 - MAY 30, 2024 follows: a. Vivienne Ransone Wood to Vivienne Fossette Ransone Wood 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/25/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 21, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436179 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: KIM CHI LA & KHANH DUY LAM INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) KIM CHI LA & KHANH DUY LAM have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that

includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/02/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Apr 23, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV439285 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: YUI JUIN LIU and CHIEN HUI YU INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) YUI JUIN LIU and CHIEN HUI YU have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

YING CHEN LIU to Sophia Yingchen Liu b. HSING YU LIU to George Hsingyu Liu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/06/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept.,

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

May 20, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV435338 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Antonio Patino & Miriam Franco INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Antonio Patino & Miriam Franco have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/25/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 16, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438637 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Adeel Jafar (father) & Maryam Adeel (mother) INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/23/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 09, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438822 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Roberto M Lerda INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Roberto M Lerda has filed a petition for Change of

Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Liam Alexis, Cerda, Mejia to Liam, Alexis, Cerda Mejia 2.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 13, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV439545 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jeonghyun Shim INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jeonghyun Shim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jeonghyun Shim to Haerin Sim 2.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons

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for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/13/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 22, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV435334 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tran Tam Thi INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tran, Tam Thi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tran, Tam Thi to Tran, Jolie 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/25/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for

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

Apr 16, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV439570 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ingwon Song and Ahrim Han on behalf of Wonjoon Aong. INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ingwon Song and Ahrim Han on behalf of Wonjoon Aong filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Wonjoon Song to Joseph Wonjoon Song.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/13/24 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 22, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2024 Notice of Petition to

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Administer Estate of Elisabeth S. Wang Case No. 24PR197179 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Elisabeth S. Wang. 2.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Elisabeth S. Wang in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Elisabeth S. Wang be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 12, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

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

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

10. Petitioner: 18430 Montpere Way Saratoga, CA 95070 (408)805-0451 Run Date: May 24, 31, June 7, 2024 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Form: SUM-100 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): DANDAN ZHAO, an individual; VIVIAN WAN, an individual; HUI WANG, an individual; YUN INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC; and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive;

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): SIMA AKRAMY, an individual; ANANYA RAMANI, a minor; CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO) STK-CVUNPI-2023-0001478 NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days.

Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There

may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes California (www.sucorteca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados.

Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorteca. gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

Case Number (Número de caso): STK-CVUNPI-2023-0001478 The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin 180 E. WEBER AVENUE, 2ND FLOOR Stockton, CA 95202 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direc-

ción y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Brandon S. Miller, Harris Personal Injury 409 13th Street, 17th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 (510)646-9616 Date (Fecha): 2024-0313 Clerk of Court. Clerk by (Secretario) Stephanie Bohrer, Deputy (Adjunto) Run Dates: May 24, 31, June 7 and 14, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 703291 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Le Sugaring Studio.

2666 Aida Avenue, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jessica Thi Le, 5080 Haven Place, Apt 112, Dublin, CA 94568. 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/ Jessica Thi Le This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 2/15/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 703291 Original Run Dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2024 Re-run Dates Per Recorder Request: May 17, 24, 31 and June 7, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705898 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZAZZ MOBILE, 1492 Almaden Road #B, 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): Petter R. Beltran Calderon, 231 E. Empire St, San Jose, CA 95112.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/09/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Petter R. Beltran Calderon This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/09/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705898 May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705911 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AROMA CHE, COFFEE, AND TEA, SRLK CORPORATION, 3005 Silver Creek Road Suite 150, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SRLK CORPORATION, 3005 Silver Creek Road Suite 150, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/09/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Nghia Nguyen SRLK CORPORATION CFO Article/Reg#: 6036261 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/09/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705911 May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705593 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IZUMI REVOLVING SUSHI, 925 Blossom Hill Road, Unit 1360, 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): HATATSUDO INC, 764 Berkshire Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/01/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ SIMON SAI WOO HATATSUDO INC OWNER Article/Reg#: 5382902 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705593 May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705044 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TERESA CANTON, 223 Currlin Circle, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): TERESA TRINH, P.O. BOX 21252, San Jose, CA 95151. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Teresa Trinh This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/11/2024.

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MAY 24, 2024 - MAY 30, 2024 By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705044 May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705890 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GÓN., 761 Calero Ave, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GONCOLLECT LLC, 761 Calero Ave, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/07/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Phung Thi My Doan GONCOLLECT LLC Owner Article/Reg#: 202461818912 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/09/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 705890 May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705834 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZENLIFE PSYCHICS, 1581 Hillmont Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a joint venture. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Dee Edwards III Yates, 1581 Hillmont Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127.

Melissa D Yates, 1581 Hilllmont Avenue, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this

statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Dee Edward III Yates This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/07/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705834 May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705817 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 804 SERVICES, 804 Deboer Lane, 804 Deboer Lane, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Truc Luu, 2926 Roberta Ct, San Jose, CA 95121. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/01/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Truc Luu This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/07/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705817 May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 704993 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CINDY’S SALON & BEAUTY, 20 Harlod Ave Suite D, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LIMIN ZHANG MCMILLIAN, 13901 Campo Vista Ln, Los Altos, CA 94022. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business

MAY 24, 2024 - MAY 30, 2024 name(s) listed above on 01/01/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ LIMIN ZHANG MCMILLIAN This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/10/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 704993 May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV430942 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: MARIA DE LOS ANGELES GUTIERREZ VALENCIA INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) MARIA DE LOS ANGELES GUTIERREZ VALENCIA has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

(First name): Maria (Middle name): De Los Angeles Gutierrez (Last Name): Valencia to (First name): Maria (Middle name): De Los Angeles (Last name): Gutierrez Valencia 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 6/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at

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

May 08, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438649 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: DAVID AARON BELL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) DAVID AARON BELL has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. DAVID AARON BELL aka DAVID AARON FREEDMAN to DAVID AARON BELLFREEDMAN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 09, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438158 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: MARC ZARE M EVA SARRAM INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) MARC ZARE M EVA SARRAM has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/23/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 07, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438724 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Brooke Amber Lynn Cummings INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

Brooke Amber Lynn

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 10, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438582 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eduard Francisco Mejia Lovo INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Dunia Maribel Lobo Matute has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least

two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/23/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 09, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438528 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ann Marie Keilo INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ann Marie Keilo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ann Marie Keilo to Ann Marie Keilo Sarakinis 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/23/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for

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

May 09, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438912 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Parthesh Brahmbhatt and Vaibhavi Brahmbhatt INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Parthesh Brahmbhatt and Vaibhavi Brahmbhatt have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 14, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436253 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Claire Pandora Brownfield INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Claire Pandora Brownfield has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

Apr 24, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438913 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joshua Christopher Fielden aka Joshua Christopher Butler aka Joshua Christpher Butler-Fielden INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Joshua Christpher Fielden aka Joshua

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Christpher Butler aka Joshua Christpher Butler Fielden has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Joshua Christopher Butler to Joshua Christopher Fielden b. Joshua Christopher Butler-Fielden to Joshua Christopher Fielden 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 14, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438308 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mei Ki Lee INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mei Ki Lee has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mei Ki Lee to Maggie Meiki Lee b.

Mei-Ki Lee to Maggie Meiki Lee c. Meiki Lee to Maggie Meiki Lee d. Mei Lee to Maggie Meiki Lee e. Maggie Lee to Maggie Meiki Lee 2. THE COURT ORDERS that

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/23/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 08, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438917 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dimiter Stefanov Panchev INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Dimiter Stefanov Panchev has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must

appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/6/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 14, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 17, 24, 31 and June 7, 2024 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV429041 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Phuong Thanh Vy Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Phuong Thanh Vy Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Phuong Tram Luu to Tram Phuong Luu. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 5/14/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 05, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court April 12, 19, 26, May 3 and 10, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705416 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Wen Group, 505 Hamilton Ave STE 100, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Silicon Valley Real Estate Corporation, 505 Hamilton Ave STE 100, Palo Alto, CA 94301. 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/ Anne King Silicon Valley Real Estate Corporation Secretary Article/Reg#: C2743387 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/24/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705416 May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705806 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MORE LAND CONSTRUCTION, 5514 Amby 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): Emmanuel Rivera Carrasco, 5514 Amby Dr, Palo Alto, CA 95124.

The registrant began transacting business

under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/06/2024.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN680272. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Emmanuel Rivera Carrasco This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/06/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 705806 May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705782 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TUC’S AUTO BODY REPAIR AND PAINT, 183 Ryland St #A, 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): Jafar Hasseinzadeh, 6940 Mariposa Circle #101, Dublin, CA 94568. 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/ Jafar Hosseinzadeh This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/03/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Jafar Hosseinzadeh, Deputy File No. FBN 705782 May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705753 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FACILITO MONEY SERVICES, 157 Old Gilroy St, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and

residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maricruiz Gonzalez Mato, 910 S 6th St, San Jose, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/03/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maricruz Gonzalez Mato This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/03/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705753 May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705685 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARIA’S NIGHT CLUB PAPILLON, 728 N 13th St, 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): Virginia Fernandez, 15000 Rolfe Ct, San Jose, CA 95127. Jesus Fernandez, 15000 Rolfe Ct, San Jose, CA 95127.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/13/1995.

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 Fernandez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/01/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705685 May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705701 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IN PAINTING, 1514

Liberty Ct, Hollister, CA 95023, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Silvestre Nevarez, 1514 Liberty Ct, Hollister, CA 95023. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/02/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN652526. “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 S Nevarez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/02/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705701 May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV437401 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jennifer Hoang Le INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jennifer Huang Le have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jennifer Hoang Le to Hoang Yen Thi Le 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/16/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First

MAY 24, 2024 - MAY 30, 2024 Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 02, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438109 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: DAYANA YISEL MEJIA LOVO INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) DAYANA YISEL MEJIA LOBO have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/23/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 07, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705696 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PEMA ACUPUNCTURE, 542 Lakeside Dr #5, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Juliana Fang, 542 Lakeside Dr #5, Sunnyvale, CA 94085.

Feifei Yu, 542 Lakeside Dr #5, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/01/2024.

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

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

Regina Alcomendras,

MAY 24, 2024 - MAY 30, 2024 County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705643 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705229 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOUSE CLEANING THE 2 SISTERS, 620 Iris Ave Apt 213, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Celestino Teletor Luis, 620 Iris Ave Apt 213, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/18/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Celestino Teletor Luis This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/18/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705229 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705349 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Manzera Junk Removal, 4750-124 Almaden Expy #121, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Susana Zuniga, 1214 Swan Dr, Patterson, CA 95343.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Susana Zuniga This statement was

filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/22/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 705349 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705600 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MB Auto Repairs LLC, 4234 Monterey Rd Ste C, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MB Auto Repairs LLC, 4234 Monterey Rd Ste C, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/08/2021. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN678120. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jhony Melgar MB Auto Repairs LLC Managing Partner Article/Reg#: 202461618845 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705600 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705501 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: O SOLE MIO CHILDCARE, 380 Meadowhaven Way, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Tania Diasparra, 380 Meadowhaven Way, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began trans-

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com acting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/26/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Tania Diasparra This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/26/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705501 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705493 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SMILE WITH ME BOOTH, 4515 Sonata Way, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rita Escobedo Jasso, 4515 Sonata Way, San Jose, CA 95111. 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/ Rita Escobedo Jasso This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/26/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705493 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 705538 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZOOM ROOM SANTA CLARA, 3544 La Rambla Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): A2W VENTURES, INC, 2059 Camden Ave #342, San Jose, CA

95124. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/20/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN703449. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Annie Wang A2W VENTURES, INC. Owner Article/Reg#: 5288903 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 4/29/2024.

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

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/23/2024.

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 705391 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436246 Superior Court of Cali-

fornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: TUAN LINH NGOC NGUYEN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) TUAN LINH NGOC NGUYEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. TUAN LINH NGOC NGUYEN to DAVID VON DION 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

April 24, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436460 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xinyi Huang INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

Xinyi Huang to Anna Xinyi Huang 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated

below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

April 26, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436402 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jesse Noah Villarreal INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jesse Noah Villarreal has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/09/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 25, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436244 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kebebusa Engidaw and Fikrewold Amsalu Woncineh INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Kebebusa Engidaw and Fikrewold Amsalu Woncineh have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Liyu Engidaw to Liyu Fikrewold Amsalu b.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 7/09/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for

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

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 5448 Thornwood Drive, Suite 200, San Jose, California 95123 (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 5448 Thornwood Drive, Ste 200 San Jose, CA 95123 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024

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REMEDIOS NATURALES CON FRUTAS Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador ¿Una aspirina o aplicar en la frente una rodaja de patata para el dolor de cabeza? Con nuestras agendas sobrecargadas al máximo, mil responsabilidades tanto laborales como personales, y un centenar de "extras" que deben ser atendidos diariamente, nuestras vidas en la nueva realidad se han vuelto muy agitadas, y por consiguiente en ocasiones estresantes.

En situaciones específicas los medicamentos resultan convenientes, y cuando son recetados por los médicos, sí se deben utilizar, pero en muchas ocasiones olvidamos que podemos beneficiarnos de otras alternativas; ya que los mejores remedios los tenemos al alcance de nuestras manos; me refiero a los antídotos que Gea la Madre Naturaleza, nos viene obsequiando desde el principio de las eras. Las frutas, los vegetales y los remedios naturales, como los extractos y té de hierbas, son recomendables para padecimientos menores. Cuando tenga un padecimiento que no mejora con remedios naturales en pocos días, debe acudir al médico con la mayor brevedad posible.

Guayaba Psidium guajava

Naranja Citrus sinensis

Otro remedio natural para curar la debilidad, promover el apetito y prevenir la anemia. La jalea de guayaba se considera un remedio auxiliar en el tratamiento de la amigdalitis.

El aceite de la naranja o neroli como se le conoce comúnmente, es uno de los antídotos más recetados para eliminar el estrés excesivo, las palpitaciones, la ansiedad y la tensión. Igualmente se recomienda para aquellas personas que sufren ataques de pánico.

Para prevenir y curar úlceras gástricas, uno de los remedios más recomendados desde la antigüedad es la mermelada de higos, también se dice que cura la mayoría de padecimientos estomacales.

Limón Citrus limon

Mezclar unas gotas de aceite de almendra con gel de sábila, masajear el cuero cabelludo con la mezcla para evitar la calvicie, la alopecia y promover el crecimiento del cabello. El aceite de almendra también es recomendado para auxiliar en la lucha contra las arrugas prematuras.

tivo para evitar la formación de úlceras estomacales e intestinales. Las cerezas machacadas son aplicadas al rostro durante veinte minutos para eliminar la palidez.

Banano Musa sapientum

Durazno Prunus persica

Cuando se ha perdido peso y se quiere recuperar el mismo en corto tiempo, lo más recomendable es comer dos bananos diariamente, uno en el desayuno y uno en la hora del almuerzo.

Los licuados espesos de durazno incluida la cáscara, se recomiendan como auxiliares en el tratamiento de los cálculos renales. Muchos afirman que su consumo frecuente previene de sufrir enfermedades como el cáncer en la próstata.

El jugo de las cerezas es un buen remedio para curar la congestión hepática, y además actúa como preven-

Rodajas frescas de la manzana verde se aplican directamente a los ojos, para aminorar las ojeras, y desvanecer los círculos oscuros que se forman alrededor de los párpados.

Higos Ficus carica

Almendra Prunus dulcis

Cereza Prunus avium

sumo frecuente de esta fruta, ya sea en forma natural o por medio de licuados o jaleas, previene el cáncer, e incluso asiste en su curación cuando está en sus primeras etapas.

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Frambuesa Rubus idaeus En el saber popular se tiene la creencia que el con-

Después de un pedicure se aconseja frotar los pies, con limón y un poco de sal, con ello se logra aclarar y desodorizar la piel en esa zona, mejorando al mismo tiempo la textura de la misma. El jugo de limón también se recomienda para eliminar los molestos y antiestéticos callos.

Mandarina Citrus deliciosa Ya sea en forma natural, por medio de jugo o jalea, la mandarina se recomienda para eliminar el estrés y calmar la ira, sus efectos sedantes también ayudan a conciliar el sueño.

Mango Mangifera indica Otro afrodisíaco por excelencia, muchos comentan que lo han ingerido alrededor de dos o tres horas antes de un encuentro romántico, y los resultados han sido asombrosos. Se cree que ayuda a combatir, y hasta eliminar la eyaculación precoz.

Manzana Pyrus malus

Papaya Carica papaya Un jugo espeso de papaya es recomendado para curar la disentería, la diarrea, pesadez estomacal y la mayoría de trastornos ocasionados por la ingerencia de alimentos contaminados. Asimismo, le brinda mayor elasticidad al cutis y firmeza a la piel en general.

Sandía Citrullus vulgaris El jugo de la sandía es recetado para aquellas personas que resienten de palidez ya que consumiéndolo con frecuencia, especialmente en el desayuno, le brinda al rostro una tonalidad más vistosa y atractiva.

Toronja Citrus paradisi La toronja si es consumida en el desayuno, constituye uno de los mayores soportes para las personas que precisan bajar de peso, ya que ayuda a suprimir en gran medida el deseo de comer en exceso, de igual manera aclara la piel del rostro, cuando se frota con su pulpa una vez a la semana.

Uva Vitis vinifera El jugo de uvas además de aliviar la pesadez estomacal, también se recomienda para curar el raquitismo e inducir el buen apetito. La cura para la indigestión, también puede encontrarse en el consumo de las uvas rojas.

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In recent years, there has been a remarkable shift towards diversity and representation in Hollywood, and leading the way are Latina actresses. This is not only about diversifying film screens; but also about reshaping the narrative and empowering underrepresented voices.

En los últimos años, ha habido un cambio notable hacia la diversidad y la representación en Hollywood, y a la cabeza están las actrices latinas. No se trata sólo de diversificar las pantallas cinematográficas; pero también de remodelar la narrativa y empoderar a las voces subrepresentadas.

Below are five different Latina actresses who have recently made their mark on prominent film franchises.

A continuación se muestran cinco actrices latinas diferentes que recientemente han dejado su huella en destacadas franquicias cinematográficas.

Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy Con su próximo papel en “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”, Anya continúa cautivando al público con su presencia magnética. Incluir a una actriz latina en la franquicia Mad Max muestra su talento excepcional y subraya el reconocimiento del talento latino en papeles icónicos en Hollywood.

With her upcoming role in “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” Anya continues to captivate audiences with her magnetic presence. Including a Latina actress in the Mad Max franchise showcases her exceptional talent and underscores the recognition of Latina talent in iconic roles in Hollywood.

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Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson Dawson aportó profundidad y autenticidad al universo de Star Wars como Ashoka Tano, un personaje querido. Su interpretación ejemplifica el poder de la diversidad y la representación, permitiendo al público latino verse reflejado en una galaxia muy, muy lejana.

Dawson brought depth and authenticity to the Star Wars universe as Ashoka Tano, a beloved character. Her portrayal exemplifies the power of diversity and representation, allowing Latinx audiences to see themselves reflected in a galaxy far, far away.

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Jenna Ortega

Jenna Ortega

In her iconic role in “Wednesday”, a part of the Adams Family franchise, Ortega hit the mark. As she continues to rise in her career, her inclusion signified a new era of inclusivity, where a Latina actress is given the opportunity to shine in the leading role of a beloved franchise.

En su papel icónico en “Wednesday”, parte de la franquicia Adams Family, Ortega dio en el blanco. A medida que continúa ascendiendo en su carrera, su inclusión significó una nueva era de inclusión, donde una actriz latina tiene la oportunidad de brillar en el papel principal de una querida franquicia.

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Rachel Zegler

Rachel Zegler

Zegler’s casting in “The Hunger Games,” explored a fresh chapter for the dystopian franchise. A powerhouse of performance, Zegler’s role as Lucy left their mark as an unforgettable character. This underscored diverse narratives and served as inspiration for young Latina talent.

El casting de Zegler para “Los juegos del hambre” exploró un nuevo capítulo para la franquicia distópica. Una potencia de actuación, el papel de Zegler como Lucy dejó su huella como un personaje inolvidable. Esto subrayó diversas narrativas y sirvió de inspiración para jóvenes talentos latinos.

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Xochitl Gomez

Xochitl Gomez

America Chavez, played by Xochitl, in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” made a historical mark in the Marvel franchise by being the first Latina superhero. Her groundbreaking role not only shatters barriers but paves the way for more representation of Latinas in a superhero narrative.

América Chávez, interpretada por Xóchitl, en “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”, dejó una huella histórica en la franquicia Marvel al ser la primera superheroína latina. Su papel innovador no sólo rompe barreras sino que allana el camino para una mayor representación de las latinas en una narrativa de superhéroes

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