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or primera vez en siete años, la tasa de natalidad en los Estados Unidos ha registrado un repunte. Y esas son buenas noticias… hasta cierto punto.

De acuerdo con un nuevo Reporte del Centro Nacional de Estadísticas de Salud de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), la tasa promedio de natalidad aumentó 1% en relación con 2020, con el nacimiento de 3,659,289 bebés.

Si se analizan los grupos raciales y étnicos del país, la tasa de natalidad aumentó 2% para las mujeres hispanas y las blancas no-hispanas. Pero descendió 2.4% y 2.5% respectivamente para el caso de las mujeres negras y asiáticas, y un 3.2% en el caso de las nativas americanas.

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punto de vista demográfico, es que la mayoría de adultos (56%) que no planean tener hijos es por una razón muy sencilla: simplemente no los quieren.

Para el resto (43%), existen otras razones: Médicas, financieras, falta de pareja, edad, situación global, etc.

Si es correcta la apreciación en el sentido de que este repunte de la tasa de natalidad es pasajero, se trata de una razón inmejorable para recalibrar las políticas migratorias de Estados Unidos: El país requiere de sangre nueva, de mano de obra fresca. Es un gran argumento para defender una política migratoria más generosa y digna desde un punto de vista de seguridad nacional y seguridad económica. ¿Lo entenderán en el Congreso?

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or the first time in seven years, the birth rate in the United States has seen an uptick. And that's good news… up to a point.

According to a new Report from the National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average birth rate increased 1% in relation to 2020, with the birth of 3,659,289 babies.

Looking across the nation's racial and ethnic groups, the birth rate increased 2% for Hispanic and non-Hispanic white women. But it fell 2.4% and

Los estudiosos del crecimiento de la población, los demógrafos, llevan años preocupados por el estancamiento en las tasas de natalidad de Estados Unidos: un país que es incapaz de regenerar a su población, es decir a su mano de obra, está destinado al colapso económico tarde o temprano. Si a eso sumamos políticas migratorias restrictivas, estamos frente a una tormenta demográfica perfecta.

If we add restrictive immigration policies to that, we are facing a perfect demographic storm.

Although an average increase in the birth rate seems like good news at first glance, the reality is that it may be an anomaly caused in part by the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and even by the fear of global warming, according to the results of a survey conducted by the prestigious Pew Research Center.

Some 44% of non-parents ages 18-49 say they are not very likely to have children someday, an increase of 7 percentage points from 37% in 2018. Even more: 74% of adults under 50 who are already parents say they are unlikely to have any more children, virtually unchanged from 2018, according to Pew. The worrying thing, at least from a demographic point of view, is that the majority of adults (56%) who do not plan to have children do so for a very simple reason: they simply do not want them. For the rest (43%), there are other reasons: medical, financial, lack of a partner, age, global situation, etc.

Una proporción creciente de adultos estadounidenses que aún no son padres dijeron en una reciente encuesta que es poco probable que alguna vez tengan hijos, y sus razones van desde simplemente no querer tenerlos, hasta preocupaciones sobre el cambio climático y el medio ambiente.

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Students of population growth, demographers, have been concerned for years about the stagnation in birth rates in the United States: a country that is unable to regenerate its population, that is, its workforce, is destined for economic collapse sooner or later.

A growing proportion of American adults who are not yet parents said in a recent survey that they are unlikely to ever have children, their reasons ranging from simply not wanting to have them to concerns about climate change and the environment.

Aunque un incremento promedio de la tasa de natalidad parece a primera vista una buena noticia, la realidad es que puede ser una anomalía provocada en parte por la incertidumbre de la pandemia del COVID-19 y hasta por el temor al calentamiento global, de acuerdo con los resultados de un sondeo realizado por el prestigioso Centro de Investigación Pew.

Alrededor del 44 % de las personas que no son padres y tienen entre 18 y 49 años dicen que no es muy probable que tengan hijos algún día, un aumento de 7 puntos porcentuales con respecto al 37 % en 2018. Más aún: el 74% de los adultos menores de 50 años que ya son padres dicen que es poco probable que tengan más hijos, prácticamente sin cambios desde 2018, según Pew.

2.5% respectively for black and Asian women, and 3.2% for Native American women.

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If the assessment is correct in the sense that this rise in the birth rate is temporary, it is an unbeatable reason to recalibrate the immigration policies of the United States: The country needs new blood, fresh labor. It is a great argument to defend a more generous and dignified immigration policy from the point of view of national security and economic security. Will they understand it in Congress?

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SE ACERCA EL FIN DE LA COBERTURA DE AS COVID-19 EMERGENCY COVERAGE ENDS, EMERGENCIA DE COVID-19; MILLONES DE MILLIONS OF CHILDREN COULD LOSE NIÑOS PODRÍAN PERDER SU SEGURO MÉDICO THEIR HEALTH INSURANCE

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ha lanzado una iniciativa multimillonaria para priorizar la salud mental de niños y jóvenes, incluyendo inversiones en cuidado temprano y aprendizaje. Gracias a organizaciones de base como la de Maldonado, los niños indocumentados ahora son elegibles para la cobertura completa de MediCal. A pesar de todos estos esfuerzos, menos de la mitad de los niños sin seguro que son elegibles para Medicaid están inscritos en el programa.

ome 40 million children currently enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) nationwide are at risk of losing their health insurance once the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) expires. Declared in early 2020, the PHE provides a federal guarantee of continuous Medicaid coverage during the pandemic.

Initially set to expire on July 15, the Biden administration last week extended the declaration to October 15. a provision included in the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act approved in March 2020.

Now states are once again required to check eligibility for everyone enrolled in Medicaid, including kids.

According to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) of the 5.7 million children covered by Medi-Cal in the state, between 800,000 to 1.2 million kids will lose their coverage.

“This will disproportionately impact children of color, who are more likely to rely on Medicaid for coverage,” said Mayra Alvarez, president of The Children's Partnership during a briefing hosted by Ethnic Media Services on May 20.

“75% of the more than five million kids covered are kids of color who will miss out on critical preventive and primary care services that are especially important for our youngest children.”

During the PHE, families could stay enrolled in health care coverage through Medicaid without additional administrative renewals or having to prove their eligibility. There were flexibilities with COVID testing and treatments, vaccinations, telehealth access and other public programs.

“Children still need to catch up on their well child visits that were not only missed during this pandemic, but that are particularly important during the first few years of a child's life when 90% of her brain development occurs”, said Alvarez.

For Georgina Maldonado, Executive Director of the Community Health Initiative of Orange County these changes are part of the systemic barriers “we have been fighting historically as a community.”

“If this is working, why bring back the barrier that has prevented us historically, from obtaining healthcare coverage?”, Maldonado said. “What we're facing is that most parents have never navigated the manage health care system in our county and our state, they have never had benefits in the past. Enrollment and disenrollment is vital.”

Governor of California, Gavin Newsom has launched a multibillion-dollar initiative to prioritize child and youth mental health, including early care and learning investments. Thanks to grassroots organizations like Maldonado’s, undocumented children are now eligible for full MediCal scope. In spite of all these efforts, less than half of uninsured children who are eligible for Medicaid, are enrolled in the program.

That is why the Children’s Partnership has been working with Assemblymember Blanca Rubio (D) on AB 2402, a piece of legislation

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guaranteeing multi-year continuous Medi-Cal coverage for 0- to 5-year-olds. The Senate has included this bill in their budget priorities that are currently under negotiations with the Assembly.

“The opposition to the bill comes from people who believe poverty is a personal responsibility, and that there should be steps for people to prove their eligibility for these programs,” added Alvarez. “Some people are concerned with the cost of programs more broadly.”

On a federal level, the expiration of the PHE will cause that 80 million people, including 37 million children, will have their health insurance checked, said Joan Alker, healthcare research professor and Executive Director at the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families.

“Families could lose coverage as they're not going to be eligible if their income has gone up a little bit. Adults may be eligible for subsidized marketplace coverage and children may be eligible for CHIP,” explained Alker. “In some states like California, Medicaid and CHIP are all in one program now. But in Texas, Georgia and Florida, they're not.”

States have 12 months to check everybody's eligibility once the PHE is expired. Alker is hopeful that with the prediction of a fall and winter COVID’s surge, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, will give at least another 90 days extension (beyond July 15th) to the PHE.

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nos 40 millones de niños inscritos en Medicaid o CHIP (Programa de seguro médico para niños) en todo el país, corren el riesgo de perder su seguro médico debido a la expiración de la Emergencia de Salud Pública (PHE en inglés) por el COVID-19.

La PHE ofreció garantía federal de cobertura continua de Medicaid durante la pandemia, una disposición incluida en la Ley de alivio del coronavirus de Familias Primero, aprobada en marzo de 2020.

Programada para finalizar el 15 de julio, l Ahora, los estados deben verificar nuevamente la elegibilidad de todos los inscritos en Medicaid, incluidos los niños.

Según el Departamento de Servicios de Atención Médica de California (DHCS en inglés), de los 5,7 millones de niños cubiertos por MediCal en el estado, entre 800.000 y 1,2 millones perderán su cobertura.

“Esto afectará de manera desproporcionada a los niños étnicos, que tienen más probabilidades de depender de Medicaid para obtener cobertura”, dijo Mayra Alvarez, presidenta de The Children's Partnership durante una conferencia de prensa organizada por Ethnic Media Services el 20 de mayo.

“El 75% de los más de cinco millones de niños cubiertos son niños étnicos que perderán los servicios críticos de atención primaria y preventiva, especialmente importantes para nuestros más pequeños”.

“It's not that easy to enroll in Marketplace coverage, particularly for families with limited English proficiency. I worry greatly that these are the kinds of families that we're going to lose during this process. We're going to need a lot of community support to educate folks and help them through this transition,” said Alker.

Durante la PHE, las familias podían permanecer inscritas en la cobertura de atención médica a través de Medicaid sin renovaciones administrativas adicionales ni tener que demostrar su elegibilidad. Hubo flexibilidades con las pruebas y tratamientos de COVID, vacunas, acceso a telesalud y otros programas públicos.

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“Los niños todavía necesitan ponerse al día con sus visitas de niño sano que no solo se perdieron durante esta pandemia, sino que son clave durante los primeros años de vida de un niño cuando ocurre el 90% de su desarrollo cerebral”, dijo Álvarez.

Health care advocates are encouraging families to take a simple step: update their contact information.

“It is critical because the counties who are beneficiaries (of the Medicaid program) usually contact families every year through this renewal redetermination process,” explained Yingjia Huang, assistant deputy director at the DHCS. In April, the department rolled out an initiative called ‘DHCS coverage ambassadors’ to encourage community based organizations and advocates to spread the word through social media messages, flyer and calls in 90 languages other than English, so families update their addresses and phone numbers.

Huang urged families to reach out to their counties through phone or pages like https:// www.mybenefitscalwin.org or https://www. coveredca.com

Para Georgina Maldonado, directora ejecutiva de la Iniciativa de Salud Comunitaria del Condado de Orange estos cambios son parte de las barreras sistémicas “que hemos estado luchando históricamente como comunidad”.

“Si esto está funcionando, ¿por qué traer de vuelta la barrera que históricamente nos ha impedido obtener cobertura de salud?”, cuestionó Maldonado. “A lo que nos enfrentamos es que la mayoría de los padres nunca ha navegado por el sistema de administración de atención médica en nuestro condado y nuestro estado, nunca han tenido beneficios en el pasado.

La inscripción y la cancelación de la inscripción son vitales”.

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Es por eso que Children's Partnership ha estado trabajando con la asambleísta Blanca Rubio (D) en la ley AB 2402 que garantiza la cobertura continua de Medi-Cal durante varios años para niños de 0 a 5 años. El Senado ha incluido este proyecto de ley en sus prioridades presupuestarias que actualmente se encuentran en negociaciones con la Asamblea.

“La oposición al proyecto de ley proviene de personas que creen que la pobreza es una responsabilidad personal, y que debería haber pasos para que las personas demuestren su elegibilidad para estos programas”, contó Álvarez. “Otros están preocupados por el costo de los programas en general", agregó.

A nivel federal, la expiración del PHE hará que 80 millones de personas, incluidos 37 millones de niños, verifiquen su seguro médico, dijo Joan Alker, profesor de investigación en salud y director ejecutivo del Centro para Niños y Familias de la Universidad de Georgetown.

“Las familias podrían perder la cobertura ya que no serán elegibles si sus ingresos aumentaron un poco. Los adultos pueden ser elegibles para la cobertura del mercado subsidiado y los niños pueden ser elegibles para CHIP”, explicó Alker. “En algunos estados como California, Medicaid y CHIP están ahora en un solo programa. Pero en Texas, Georgia y Florida, no”.

Una vez que vence la PHE, los estados tienen 12 meses para verificar la elegibilidad de todos.

Alker tiene la esperanza de que con la predicción de un aumento repentino de COVID en otoño e invierno, Xavier Becerra, Secretario del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, otorgará al menos otra extensión de 90 días (más allá del 15 de julio) a la PHE. “No es tan fácil inscribirse en la cobertura del mercado, particularmente para familias con dominio limitado del inglés. Me preocupa mucho que estas sean las familias que vamos a perder durante este proceso. Vamos a necesitar mucho apoyo de la comunidad para educar a la gente y ayudarla a través de esta transición”, dijo Alker.

Actualizar información de contacto Los defensores de la atención médica animan a las familias a dar un paso simple: actualizar su información de contacto.

“Es fundamental porque los condados que son beneficiarios (del programa Medicaid) generalmente se comunican con las familias todos los años a través del proceso de redeterminación de renovación”, explicó Yingjia Huang, subdirectora adjunta del DHCS. En abril, el Departamento lanzó una iniciativa llamada "embajadores de cobertura del DHCS" para alentar a las organizaciones y defensores comunitarios a correr la voz a través de mensajes en las redes sociales, folletos y llamadas en 90 idiomas además del inglés, para que las familias actualicen sus direcciones y números de teléfono.

Huang instó a las familias a comunicarse con sus condados por teléfono o a través de las páginas https://www.mybenefitscalwin.org o https://www.coveredca.com.

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que, durante un derrame, tiempo es igual a salud cerebral.

"Si tiene signos y síntomas de accidente cerebrovascular, hay algo que se puede hacer al respecto.

Y hay nuevos tratamientos implementándose constantemente. Pero el tiempo es salud cerebral y cuanto más espere para pedir ayuda, mas daño irreversible se le puede hacer al cerebro", agrego la doctora.

ay is stroke awareness month. People need to act quickly to avoid lasting damage when they happen - and remember the acronym "BE FAST." 'B' stands for balance and watch if someone is losing it. 'E' stands for eyes and changes to vision.

'S' is for speech, listening to hear if it's slurred.

And 'T' stands for time to call 911 if any of these signs are present.

Dr. Jennifer Pary is a stroke neurologist at Kaiser Permanente in Spokane. She said in a stroke, time equals brain.

"If you have signs and symptoms of stroke, there's something that can be done about it.

And there's new treatments all the time," said Pary. "But time is brain and the longer you wait to go in, the more damage that can be done to the brain that is irreversible."

Pary said strokes are the number four cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of disability. An average of 800,000 Americans experience strokes each year.

Pary said there are factors that increase the risk of stroke, including diabetes and high cho-

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'F' is for face and signs of it drooping. 'A' is for arms and looking for signs that one arm is dropping when raised.

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lesterol. But she said the main factor people should keep in mind is blood pressure.

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"That is the number one treatable risk factor for stroke," said Pary. "And in fact if everyone's blood pressure were under control in this country I probably wouldn't have a job."

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Pary also warned about mini-strokes, or transient ischemic attacks, which are strokes that only last for a few minutes. She said this often is a warning sign that a bigger stroke is around the corner.

ayo es el mes de concientización sobre los derrames cerebrales. Las personas deben actuar rápidamente para evitar danos duraderos cuando ocurran. Preste atención a señales comunes como perdida del equilibro, dolor de cabeza o mareos; identifique si existe visión borrosa y note si una mitad del rostro esta caída con respecto a la otra. Además, busque señales de debilidad en extremidades de una mitad de su cuerpo como brazo o pierna.

"I always encourage those patients to go in and get checked out right away as well," said Pary, "because we can find certain things that might put them at high risk that could be handled right away and get them on the right medications to prevent a big stroke from happening."

Si tiene dificultad para hablar o si está arrastrando las palabras, también puede ser un signo de accidente cerebrovascular. En caso de que alguno de estos síntomas este presente, lo más importante es llamar lo antes posible al 911. La doctora Jennifer Pary es neuróloga de accidentes cerebrovasculares en Kaiser Permanente en Spokane. Ella dice

Pary dice que los accidentes cerebrovasculares son la cuarta causa de muerte en los Estados Unidos y la principal causa de discapacidad. Un promedio de 800,000 estadounidenses experimentan accidentes cerebrovasculares cada ano.

Pary dice que hay factores que aumentan el riesgo de accidente cerebrovascular, como la diabetes y el colesterol alto. Pero comenta que el principal factor que la gente debe tener en cuenta es la presión arterial.

"Ese es el factor de riesgo tratable número uno de accidente cerebrovascular y, de hecho, si la presión arterial de todos estuviera bajo control en este país, probablemente no tendría trabajo", añadió también la doctora.

Pary también advierte de los mini accidentes cerebrovasculares o ataques isquémicos transitorios, accidentes cerebrovasculares que solo duran unos minutos. Ella explica que esto a menudo es una señal de advertencia de que un accidente cerebrovascular más grande está a la vuelta de la esquina.

"Siempre animo a esos pacientes a que se hagan un chequeo porque podemos encontrar ciertas cosas que podrían ponerlos en alto riesgo y es posible manejarse de inmediato con medicamentos correctos para evitar un accidente cerebrovascular grande", menciono además Pary.

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eing a California resident can save you a lot of money at the University of California — about $30,000 in tuition per year.

At California State University, a non-resident student pays nearly $10,000 more than a California resident with the same 12-unit class load; at a community college, it can be up to about $7,500.

For more than 20 years, California has exempted many undocumented students from having to pay non-resident tuition at the state’s public colleges and universities. But gaps in the law mean that some undocumented students and visa holders still don’t qualify for in-state prices — even if they’ve lived in the state for more than a decade.

Now, state lawmakers are debating two bills that would make it easier for even more students to become eligible for in-state tuition. UC and Cal State could lose millions in revenue if one or both of the bills pass.

But supporters say the bills would reduce equity gaps and increase access to an affordable higher education — especially critical, they say, when the state is enjoying a record budget surplus and students are recovering from a global pandemic.

Take the case of Sakshi Savale, a senior at San Jose State University. She didn’t have many options to choose from when she applied to college. Savale came to California in 2009, two years after her family immigrated to the U.S. from India.

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But Savale wasn’t undocumented. She was a dependent visa holder, which meant her stay in the U.S. was dependent on her father, a business consultant, who has a work-related visa.

While many colleges considered her an international student, San Jose State allowed her to pay in-state tuition, saving her family tens of thousands of dollars. That changed this school year, however, after Savale turned 21 and had to switch to a student visa. Now the university says she has a backlog of about $1,500 in fees from the fall that she must pay before she can receive her diploma.

“Now I’m about to graduate and this might hold me back from getting my diploma, and it’s been extremely stressful,” said Savale, who hopes to stay at San Jose State for graduate school.

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by Los Angeles Democrat María Elena Durazo, would help students like Savale by allowing students whose parents have certain longterm U.S. visas to qualify for in-state tuition if they meet the law’s other requirements.

At an April hearing of the Senate Education Committee hearing, members said a pathway should be provided for students who have been in the state for a long time, but some posed concerns about wealthy foreigners taking advantage of the bill. Savale and other

makes up about 13% of UC’s budget, according to the California Legislative Analyst’s Office.

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visa holders organizing with a group called Improve the Dream nevertheless say they should be included.

“This might hold me back from getting my diploma, and it’s been extremely stressful.”

-SAKSHI SAVALE, SENIOR, SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY “Some visa holders – they’ve generally had better benefits and access to resources, both in terms of income, education, status,” said Adrián Trinidad, a higher education researcher and the assistant director of community college partnerships at the University of Southern California’s Race and Equity Center. Still, he said, it makes sense to grant in-state tuition to students who have been a part of California for years and will continue to contribute

to the state’s economy.

Another bill, Senate Bill 1141, would reduce from three to two the number of years undocumented students or others without legal California residency have to attend high school or postgraduate classes in the state in order to qualify for in-state tuition. Authored by State Sen. Monique Limón, a Santa Barbara Democrat, it’s co-sponsored by the California Community Colleges and Immigrants Rising, which advocates for undocumented students.

The Senate Appropriations Committee will decide the fate of both bills Thursday, along with hundreds of others on the committee’s suspense file.

Cal State and University of California officials have not expressed a position on the bills. Nonresident tuition

SB 1141 would likely increase costs for the state, because it would allow the newly eligible students to apply for the Cal Grant. Sen. Brian Dahle, a Lassen County Republican, posed a concern at a March Education Committee hearing that there’s a finite number of Cal Grants available.

“There’s not enough money to go around,” he said.

The state has enough extra money in its budget this year, though, to offset much of the immediate cost, Trinidad said. “The surplus has been so strong, I think it’s more of a matter of whether folks think (college affordability for these students) is an issue,” he said.

“We believe it closes a really critical gap in access, particularly for undocumented students.”

-DAVID O’BRIEN, VICE CHANCELLOR FOR GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES Lowering the attendance requirement to two years could inspire more prospective students to attend the state’s community colleges, which are facing declining enrollment, said David O’Brien, vice chancellor for government relations for the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.

“We believe it closes a really critical gap in access, particularly for undocumented students in higher education in California who were locked out,” O’Brien said.

The bill would also remove a provision requiring eligible community college students to enroll in non-credit courses to meet the attendance requirement, which some students said causes them to waste time in classes that don’t help them progress toward a degree.

Limón said the bill could immediately help up to 900 students, and supporters of the bill believe the long-term impact would be much greater. Undocumented students don’t qualify for federal student aid, making access to state aid and lower tuition critical.

“There’s thousands of students that would be eligible,” said Nancy Jodaitis, director of higher education at Immigrants Rising.

Esther Ugwuezumba, an undocumented El Camino College student whose family is from Nigeria, applied for in-state tuition last winter but wasn’t approved, she said. As a high school graduate who attended school in California for two years, she would qualify under the bill.

Her mother foots the bill for her tuition by working two jobs, as a caregiver and a certified nursing assistant at a hospital. Ugwuezumba, who’s majoring in nursing, also works as a caregiver to help with the cost. The family will soon also have to pay more fees when Ugwuezumba’s brother starts attending a Cal State University this summer.

If Ugwuezumba’s application for in-state tuition gets approved, she said, “it’s going to reduce a lot of pressure on my mom.”

California law allows undocumented immigrants and some others without legal California residency to be exempted from paying out-of-state tuition if they attended three years of a California high school, community college or adult school and received a diploma.

Students eligible for the exemption can also qualify for the Cal Grant, the state’s main form of financial aid.

Shaikh is a fellow with the CalMatters College Journalism Network, a collaboration between CalMatters and student journalists from across California. This story and other higher education coverage are supported by the College Futures Foundation.

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Reducir el requisito de asistencia a dos años podría inspirar a más posibles estudiantes a asistir a los colegios comunitarios del estado, que enfrentan una disminución de la inscripción , dijo David O’Brien, vicerrector de relaciones gubernamentales de la Oficina del Canciller de California Community Colleges.

er residente de California puede ahorrarte mucho dinero en la Universidad de California: alrededor de $30,000 en matrícula por año.

En la Universidad Estatal de California, un estudiante que no es residente paga casi $10,000 más que un residente de California con la misma carga de clases de 12 unidades; en un colegio comunitario, puede ser hasta alrededor de $7,500.

Durante más de 20 años, California ha eximido a muchos estudiantes indocumentados de tener que pagar la matrícula de no residentes en los colegios y universidades públicas del estado. Pero algunos vacíos en la ley significan que algunos estudiantes indocumentados y titulares de visas estudiantiles aún no califican para los precios estatales, incluso si han vivido en el estado durante más de una década.

“Creemos que cierra una brecha realmente crítica en el acceso, particularmente para los estudiantes indocumentados en educación superior en California que fueron bloqueados”, dijo O’Brien.

California exime a muchos estudiantes indocumentados de pagar la matrícula como si no fueran residentes en los colegios y universidades públicas del estado. Pero algunos huecos en la ley hacen que algunos estudiantes indocumentados e internacionales aún no obtengan esas exenciones. Photo Credit: Pixabay

cuotas del otoño que debe pagar antes de poder recibir su diploma.

Ahora, los legisladores estatales están debatiendo dos proyectos de ley que facilitarían que aún más estudiantes sean elegibles para la matrícula estatal.

UC y Cal State podrían perder millones en ingresos si se aprueba uno o ambos proyectos de ley. Pero los resultarán dicen que los proyectos de ley reducirían las brechas de equidad y aumentarían el acceso a una educación superior asequible, especialmente críticos, dicen, cuando el estado disfruta de un superávit presupuestario récord y los estudiantes se están recuperando de una pandemia global.

“Ahora estoy a punto de graduarme y esto podría impedirme obtener mi diploma, y ha sido extremadamente estresante”, dijo Savale, quien espera quedarse en San Jose State para la escuela de posgrado.

Tomemos el caso de Sakshi Savale, estudiante de último año en la Universidad Estatal de San José. No tenía muchas opciones para elegir cuando solicitó ingreso a la universidad. Savale llegó a California en 2009, dos años después de que su familia emigró a los EE. UU. desde la India.

En una audiencia de abril de la audiencia del Comité de Educación del Senado, los miembros dijeron que se debe proporcionar un camino para los estudiantes que han estado en el estado durante mucho tiempo, pero algunos expresaron su preocupación sobre los extranjeros adinerados que se aprovechan del proyecto de ley. Sin embargo, Savale y otros titulares de visas que se organizan con un grupo llamado ‘Improve the Dream’ dicen que se incluirán.

La ley de California permite que los inmigrantes indocumentados y algunos otros sin residencia legal en California estén exentos de pagar la matrícula fuera del estado si asistieron tres años a una escuela secundaria, colegio comunitario o escuela para adultos de California y obtuvieron un diploma. Los estudiantes elegibles para la exención también pueden calificar para Cal Grant, la principal forma de ayuda financiera del estado.

Pero Savale no era indocumentada. Ella era titular de una visa dependiente, lo que significaba que su estadía en los EE. UU. dependía de su padre, un consultor comercial, que tiene una visa relacionada con el trabajo. Si bien muchas universidades la desearon como estudiante internacional, San Jose State le permitió pagar la matrícula estatal, lo que le ahorró a su familia decenas de miles de dólares. Sin embargo, eso cambió este año escolar, después de que Savale cumpliera 21 años y tuviera que cambiar a una visa de estudiante. Ahora la universidad dice que tiene un atraso de alrededor de $1,500 en

El proyecto de ley 1160 del senado, escrito por la demócrata de Los Ángeles María Elena Durazo, ayudaría a estudiantes como Savale al permitir que los estudiantes cuyos padres tienen ciertas visas estadounidenses a largo plazo califiquen para la matrícula estatal si cumplen con los demás requisitos de la ley.

“Esto podría impedirme obtener mi diploma, y ha sido extremadamente estresante”.

-SAKSHI SAVALE, MAYOR, UNIVERSIDAD ESTATAL DE SAN JOSE “Algunos titulares de visas, por lo general, han tenido mejores beneficios y acceso a recursos, tanto en términos de ingresos, educación y estatus”, dijo Adrián Trinidad, investigador de educación superior y director asistente de asociaciones de colegios comunitarios en el Centro de Raza y Equidad de la Universidad del Sur de California (USC). Aún así, dijo, tiene sentido otorgar matrícula estatal a los estudiantes que han sido parte de California durante años y seguirán contribuyendo a la economía del estado.

Otro proyecto de ley, el Proyecto de Ley

del Senado 1141, reduciría de tres a dos la cantidad de años que los estudiantes indocumentados u otros sin residencia legal en California deben asistir a la escuela secundaria o clases de posgrado en el estado para calificar para la matrícula estatal.

Escrito por la senadora estatal Monique Limón, demócrata de Santa Bárbara, está copatrocinada por California Community Colleges e Immigrants Rising, que aboga por los estudiantes indocumentados.

El Comité de Asignaciones del Senado decidirá el destino de ambos proyectos de ley el jueves, junto con cientos de otros en el archivo de suspenso del comité.

Los funcionarios de Cal State y la Universidad de California no han expresado una posición sobre los proyectos de ley. La matrícula para no residentes representa aproximadamente el 13% del presupuesto de la UC, según la Oficina del Analista Legislativo de California.

La SB 1141 probablemente aumentaría los costos para el estado, porque permitiría que los nuevos estudiantes elegibles solicitaran la beca Cal Grant. El senador Brian Dahle, republicano del condado de Lassen, expresó su preocupación en una audiencia del Comité de Educación de marzo de que hay un número limitado de becas Cal Grant disponibles. “No hay suficiente dinero para todos”, dijo.

Sin embargo, el estado tiene suficiente dinero extra en su presupuesto este año para compensar gran parte del costo inmediato, dijo Trinidad. “El superávit ha sido tan fuerte que creo que es más una cuestión de si la gente piensa que (la asequibilidad universitaria para estos estudiantes) es un problema”, dijo.

“Creemos que cierra una brecha realmente crítica en el acceso, particularmente para los estudiantes indocumentados”.

-DAVID O’BRIEN, VICERECTOR DE RELACIONES GUBERNAMENTALES DECALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

El proyecto de ley también eliminaría una disposición que requiere que los estudiantes de colegios comunitarios elegibles se inscriban en cursos sin crédito para cumplir con el requisito de asistencia, lo que, según algunos estudiantes, les hace perder el tiempo en clases que no los ayudan a progresar hacia un título.

Limón dijo que el proyecto de ley podría ayudar de inmediato hasta 900 estudiantes, y los restantes del proyecto de ley creen que el impacto a largo plazo sería mucho mayor. Los estudiantes indocumentados no califican para la ayuda federal para estudiantes, lo que hace que el acceso a la ayuda estatal y la matrícula más baja sean críticas.

“Hay miles de estudiantes que serían elegibles”, dijo Nancy Jodaitis, directora de educación superior de Immigrants Rising.

Esther Ugwuezumba, una estudiante indocumentada de El Camino College cuya familia es de Nigeria, solicitó la matrícula estatal el invierno pasado pero no fue aprobada, dijo. Como graduada de la escuela secundaria que asistió a la escuela en California durante dos años, calificaría bajo el proyecto de ley.

Su madre paga la factura de su matrícula al trabajar en dos empleos, como cuidadora y asistente de enfermería certificada en un hospital. Ugwuezumba, que se especializa en enfermería, también trabaja como cuidadora para ayudar con el costo. La familia pronto también tendrá que pagar más cuotas cuando el hermano de Ugwuezumba comience a asistir a la Universidad Cal State este verano.

Si se aprueba la solicitud de matrícula estatal de Ugwuezumba, dijo, “reducirá mucha presión sobre mi madre”.

Shaikh es miembro de CalMatters College Journalism Network, una colaboración entre CalMatters y estudiantes de periodismo de todo California. Esta historia y otra cobertura de educación superior cuentan con el apoyo de College Futures Foundation.

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“Our view is that zero-carbon resources are the replacement for Diablo Canyon and we don’t think more fossil fuel generation is needed,” Freedman said. “That being said, we understand that there are challenges with reliability that policymakers are trying to address.”

s California makes progress toward meeting its ambitious climate goals, one concern has gone unanswered: How can it stop burning fossil fuels while ensuring the power grid remains reliable?

Proponents laud nuclear power as zero-carbon, lower-cost

That question is at the center of a debate over the state’s use of nuclear power.

Diablo Canyon has played a crucial role in providing carbon-free energy and maintaining the reliability of California’s power grid, said Jacopo Buongiorno, a professor at MIT’s department of nuclear science and engineering. Without it, Buongiorno said, it will be difficult to meet demand as intensifying weather patterns increasingly strain the grid. He said the state needs to rely on all kinds of renewable and carbon-free sources, including nuclear energy, to achieve carbonneutrality by 2045.

Nuclear power does not rely on fossil fuels, so it doesn’t produce large volumes of planet-warming pollutants as other energy sources do. While it’s seen as a climate-friendly alternative, opponents cite safety threats and problems storing radioactive waste.

Now, nearly six years after the decision to close California’s last nuclear power plant — the 2,240-megawatt Diablo Canyon facility — Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is considering applying for federal funding that would keep it open past its scheduled 2025 closure. It’s a move, he said, that could avoid rolling blackouts and power shortages as the state transitions to renewables and braces for more extreme heat, wildfires, drought and floods.

Newsom has until July 5 to apply for the funding and would need the facility’s owner, Pacific Gas & Electric, to get on board, too. Some experts say if Diablo Canyon is shut down, there’s a good chance state officials will be scrambling to replace the lost megawatts.

So what should Californians know about the state’s reliance on nuclear power? Here are five key takeaways: Diablo Canyon supplies enough power for 3 million people Perched on California’s gusty Central Coast, Diablo Canyon has been supplying power to the state’s electric grid since 1985. But the plant near San Luis Obispo has been battered by controversy the entire time.

Just a few years into construction, PG&E found the site was near several seismic fault lines. That spurred lawsuits and massive, statewide protests, culminating in the largest arrest in the history of the country’s anti-nuclear movement. Despite the opposition, the plant was completed.

Gov. Newsom is considering seeking federal funds to keep Diablo Canyon open as California transitions away from fossil fuels. But there are many complications to keeping nuclear power in California. Photo Credit: Flickr

California imports more electricity than any other state — about 30% of its supply in 2020, including some from coal-fired plants that are larges sources of greenhouse gases, according to the California Energy Commission.

Hurdles remain to keeping the plant open In 2016 PG&E announced plans to permanently shutter Diablo Canyon, noting that the transition to renewable energy would make continued operations too costly. The California Public Utilities Commission approved the closure in 2018, after the utility reached a settlement agreement with advocacy groups and environmentalists. One reactor is slated to close in 2024, followed by the second in 2025.

Faced with a potential power crunch as climate change ravages the state, Newsom said PG&E should consider applying for $6 billion in federal funds that the Biden administration set aside to rescue nuclear plants from closing.

But the prospect of keeping it open could face numerous technical, financial and logistical hurdles.

Today, the facility employs about 1,500 workers.

Its 2,240 megawatts of electricity generation is roughly enough to support the needs of more than 3 million people, according to PG&E.

PG&E and the Nuclear Regulatory Commision, which issues the licenses to keep the plant operating, would have to expedite the renewal process in time for the quickly-approaching shutdown.

Nuclear power accounted for 9.3% of California’s electricity in 2020; natural gas was by far the primary source at about 37%, according to the California Energy Commission.

PG&E did not respond to multiple requests for comment. In a statement to CalMatters, the CPUC said “all options are on the table.”

California gets nuclear power from out of state, too Most of California’s nuclear energy is generated

by Diablo Canyon, but it also imports nuclearpowered electricity from Arizona and Washington state, according to the California Energy Commission.

Twenty-eight states have at least one commercial nuclear reactor. But some also are facing possible closure in the decades to come.

Arizona’s Palo Verde Generating Station is the country’s largest power plant, with three nuclear reactors built in the late 1980s. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2011 granted the plant a license to continue operating until 2047.

Twelve commercial reactors have closed in the past decade, including in New York, Massachusetts, Nebraska and Iowa. Yet Oregon-based NuScale Power recently gained approval to build test reactors in Idaho in 2029 and 2030.

“Electricity reliability for California is a main priority,” said spokesperson Terrie Prosper. “Extending the operation of Diablo Canyon will require examination by the CPUC.” PG&E also would have to address aging infrastructure problems and make investments to comply with the state’s water-cooling regulations, according to Matthew Freedman, a staff attorney with The Utility Reform Network, a consumer advocacy organization.

Delaying the closure could potentially be more expensive for ratepayers. A better alternative would be to improve the state’s energy storage capacity for renewable energy, he said.

“Since the continued operation of Diablo Canyon could prove to be very expensive, any proposal to keep the plant alive must be accompanied by binding cost containment and protections for ratepayers,” Freedman said. “PG&E’s rates have already been skyrocketing and we want to do everything we can to bring it down. So we’re definitely against any proposal that would give

PG&E a blank check.”

Nuclear power comes at an environmental cost Nuclear energy is generated from splitting uranium atoms in a reactor. This process, called fission, produces steam that is then used by turbines to create electricity. The result is a reliable, 24/7 energy supply. But operating the plant still has consequences for communities and the environment.

Nuclear plants require water as a cooling mechanism to prevent them from overheating. That water is often released back into the ocean at a much higher temperature that could damage marine habitats.

And while power plants don’t produce greenhouse gases, they do produce a toxic byproduct: spent nuclear fuel, which must be disposed of safely.

Opponents of nuclear energy argue that people of color, including Black, Latino and Native American communities, are especially vulnerable to harm from mining uranium as well as the disposal and storage of radioactive waste.

Companies that operate these plants have long used ancestral native lands and other areas near disadvantaged communities to source materials and store spent fuel, said Shaun Burnie, a senior nuclear specialist with Greenpeace.

Critics of Diablo Canyon also say the facility’s infrastructure is outdated and flawed. Burnie said the threat of earthquakes is a top concern. The 2011 nuclear disaster in Fukushima was caused by an earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

“It’s a complete distraction, it’s infuriating.

This is about saving an embattled nuclear industry — it’s not about saving the climate.”

-SHAUN BURNIE, GREENPEACE Instead, he said the state should abandon the idea of keeping the plant open, focusing solely on renewable energy projects and decentralizing the power grid.

“Given the magnitude of the challenge that we’re facing in terms of decarbonizing and mitigating climate change, I would argue that we should use more nuclear energy, we should use more solar and more wind,” he said. “Everything that does not emit carbon dioxide should be on the table.”

Buongiorno acknowledged safety and nuclear waste concerns, but described the risks as minimal compared to the detrimental effects that fossil fuel emissions have on the environment and heavily-polluted communities. He said the storage of nuclear fuel is also highly regulated and handled in a “safe, effective manner” with the use of dry cask storage.

“Given the magnitude of the (climate change) challenge that we’re facing, I would argue that we should use more nuclear energy, we should use more solar and more wind.”

-JACOPO BUONGIORNO, MIT’S DEPARTMENT OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING If Diablo Canyon were to close, maintaining a carbon-neutral grid by 2045 would require more energy storage — at least 18 gigawatts of solar power, according to a joint 2021 Stanford and MIT study co-led by Buongiorno. To build those solar facilities, the state would need about 90,000 acres of land compared to the 900-acre Diablo Canyon site. Finding that available space could be a challenge due to an executive order requiring the state to preserve 30% of its natural and coastal lands by 2030.

The study found that keeping Diablo Canyon open could save an estimated $2.6 billion in power system costs from 2025 to 2035. The price of natural gas has risen recently, so existing nuclear power plants tend to be more competitive, Buongiorno said.

The cost of electricity from solar and battery storage is higher than the cost of Diablo Canyon alone, “so there are savings simply from operating a cheaper asset,” he said.

Excluding the price of nuclear fuel, PG&E spent $1.2 billion in 2021 to operate Diablo Canyon.

“It’s a complete distraction, it’s infuriating,” Burnie said. “This is about saving an embattled nuclear industry — it’s not about saving the climate.”

Steven Chu, a Stanford University physics professor and the energy secretary during the Obama administration, said the state should be making every effort to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. Closing Diablo Canyon would only slow that transition, he said.

Still, the state’s plan to reduce its reliance on nuclear energy has not been an easy transition. Renewable energy projects have faced delays due to the pandemic and worsening drought could drive declines in hydropower energy production.

Heat waves have triggered rolling blackouts and brownouts as demand for electricity soars.

“Nuclear power may be certainly the lesser of two evils compared to keeping oil and natural gas plants,” he said. “You can’t wave a magic wand and say we go 100% wind and solar because they are intermittent. It’s easy to go from zero to 50%. It’s much harder to go from 50 to 75% and nearly impossible to get to 100%.”

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bustibles fósiles”, explicó Freedman. “Dicho esto, entendemos que existen desafíos con la confiabilidad que los formuladores de políticas están tratando de abordar”.

medida que California avanza hacia el cumplimiento de sus ambiciosos objetivos climáticos, una preocupación ha quedado sin respuesta: ¿Cómo puede dejar de quemar combustibles fósiles y al mismo tiempo garantizar que la red eléctrica siga siendo confiable?

Los defensores elogian la energía nuclear como cero carbono y de menor costo Diablo Canyon ha desempeñado un papel crucial en el suministro de energía libre de carbono y en el mantenimiento de la confiabilidad de la red eléctrica de California, dijo Jacopo Buongiorno, profesor del departamento de ciencia e ingeniería nuclear del MIT. Sin él, agregó Buongiorno, será difícil satisfacer la demanda ya que los patrones climáticos cada vez más intensos ejercen una presión cada vez mayor sobre la red. También señaló que el estado necesita depender de todo tipo de fuentes renovables y libres de carbono, incluida la energía nuclear, para lograr la neutralidad en carbono para 2045.

Esa pregunta está en el centro de un debate sobre el uso de la energía nuclear por parte del estado.

La energía nuclear no depende de los combustibles fósiles, por lo que no produce grandes volúmenes de contaminantes que calientan el planeta como lo hacen otras fuentes de energía. Si bien se considera una alternativa respetuosa con el clima, los opositores citan amenazas de seguridad y problemas para almacenar desechos radiactivos.

Ahora, casi seis años después de la decisión de cerrar la última planta de energía nuclear de California, el gobernador Gavin Newsom dice que está considerando solicitar fondos federales que la mantendrían abierta (planta Diablo Canyon) más allá de su cierre programado para 2025. Es una medida, dijo, que podría evitar apagones continuos y escasez de energía a medida que el estado hace la transición a las energías renovables y se prepara para un calor más extremo, incendios forestales, sequías e inundaciones.

Newsom tiene hasta el 19 de mayo para solicitar los fondos y necesitaría que el propietario de la instalación, Pacific Gas & Electric también se uniera. Algunos expertos dicen que si se cierra Diablo Canyon, es muy probable que los funcionarios estatales se apresuren a reemplazar los megavatios perdidos.

Entonces, ¿qué deben saber los californianos sobre la dependencia del estado de la energía nuclear?

Aquí hay cinco conclusiones clave: Diablo Canyon suministra energía suficiente para 3 millones de personas Con sede en la Costa Central de California, Diablo Canyon ha estado suministrando energía a la red eléctrica del estado desde 1985. Pero la planta cerca de San Luis Obispo ha sido golpeada por la controversia todo el tiempo.

Apenas unos años después de la construcción, PG&E descubrió que el sitio estaba cerca de varias fallas sísmicas. Eso provocó juicios y protestas masivas en todo el estado que culminaron en el mayor arresto en la historia del movimiento antinuclear del país. A pesar de la oposición, la planta se completó.

Hoy en día, la instalación da empleo a unos 1,500 trabajadores. Sus 2,240 megavatios de generación de electricidad son suficientes para satisfacer las necesidades de más de 3 millones de personas, según PG&E. La energía nuclear representó el 9.3% de la electricidad de California en 2020; el gas natural fue, por mucho, la fuente principal con alrededor del 37%, según la Comisión de Energía de California.

California también obtiene energía nuclear de otros estados La mayor parte de la energía nuclear de California es generada por Diablo Canyon, pero el estado también importa energía nuclear de Arizona y el estado de Washington, según la Comisión de Energía de California.

Veintiocho estados tienen al menos un reactor nuclear comercial. Pero algunos también se enfrentan a un posible cierre en las próximas décadas.

La planta de energía nuclear de Arizona, Central Generator Palo Verde, es la planta de energía más grande del país, con tres reactores nucleares construidos a finales de la década de 1980. La Comisión Reguladora Nuclear en 2011 otorgó a la planta una licencia para continuar operando hasta 2047.

Doce reactores comerciales han cerrado en la última década, incluso en Nueva York, Massachusetts, Nebraska e Iowa. Sin embargo, NuScale Power, con sede en Oregón, obtuvo recientemente la aprobación para construir reactores de prueba en Idaho en 2029 y 2030.

El gobernador Newsom está considerando buscar fondos federales para mantener abierto Diablo Canyon a medida que California se aleja de los combustibles fósiles. Pero hay muchas complicaciones para mantener la energía nuclear en California. Photo Credit: Nuclear Regulatory Commission (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

California importa más electricidad que cualquier otro estado, aproximadamente un 30% más que en 2020, incluidas algunas de las plantas de carbón que son grandes fuentes de gases de efecto invernadero, según la Comisión de Energía de California.

Hay obstáculos para mantener la planta abierta En 2016, PG&E anunció planes para cerrar permanentemente Diablo Canyon, y señaló que la transición a la energía renovable haría que las operaciones continuas fueran demasiado costosas. La Comisión de Servicios Públicos de California aprobó el cierre en 2018, luego de que la empresa de servicios públicos llegara a un acuerdo con grupos de defensa y ambientalistas. Está previsto que un reactor cierre en 2024, seguido del segundo en 2025.

Ante una posible crisis energética a medida que el cambio climático asola el estado, Newsom dijo que PG&E debería considerar solicitar $6 mil millones en fondos federales que la administración Biden reservó para rescatar las plantas nucleares del cierre.

Pero la posibilidad de mantener la planta abierta podría enfrentar numerosos obstáculos técnicos, financieros y logísticos.

PG&E y la Comisión Reguladora Nuclear, que emite las licencias para mantener la planta en funcionamiento, tendrán que acelerar el proceso de renovación antes que llegue la fecha límite.

PG&E no respondió a múltiples solicitudes de comentarios. En un comunicado a CalMatters, la CPUC dijo que “todas las opciones están sobre la mesa”.

“La confiabilidad de la electricidad para California es una prioridad principal”, explicó la vocera Terrie Prosper. “Extender la operación de Diablo Canyon requerirá un examen por parte de la CPUC”.

PG&E también tendría que abordar los problemas de infraestructura obsoletos y hacer inversiones para cumplir con las regulaciones estatales de enfriamiento de agua, según Mateo Freedman, un abogado del personal de The Utility Reform Network, una organización de defensa del consumidor.

Retrasar el cierre podría ser más costoso para los contribuyentes. Una mejor alternativa sería mejorar la capacidad de almacenamiento de energía del estado para energía renovable, agregó.

“Dado que la operación continua de Diablo Canyon podría resultar muy costosa, cualquier propuesta para mantener viva la planta debe ir acompañada de una contención de costos vinculante y protecciones para los contribuyentes”, señaló Freedman.

“Las tarifas de PG&E ya se han disparado y queremos hacer todo lo posible para reducirlas. Así que definitivamente estamos en contra de cualquier propuesta que le dé a PG&E un cheque en blanco”.

La energía nuclear tiene un costo ambiental

La energía nuclear se genera a partir de la división de átomos de uranio en un reactor. Este proceso, llamado fisión, produce vapor que luego es utilizado por turbinas para generar electricidad. El resultado es un suministro de energía confiable las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Pero operar la planta aún tiene consecuencias para las comunidades y el medio ambiente.

Las plantas nucleares requieren agua como mecanismo de enfriamiento para evitar que se sobrecalienten. Esa agua a menudo se devuelve al océano a una temperatura mucho más alta que podría dañar los hábitats marinos.

Y aunque las plantas de energía no producen gases de efecto invernadero, sí producen un subproducto tóxico: el combustible nuclear gastado, que debe eliminarse de manera segura.

Quienes se oponen a la energía nuclear argumentan que las personas de color, incluidas las comunidades de raza negra, latinas y nativas americanas, son más vulnerables a los daños causados por la extracción de uranio, así como por la eliminación y el almacenamiento de desechos radiactivos.

Las empresas que operan estas plantas han utilizado durante mucho tiempo tierras nativas ancestrales y otras áreas cercanas a comunidades desfavorecidas para obtener materiales y almacenar combustible gastado, dijo Shaun Burnie, un especialista nuclear de Greenpeace.

Los críticos de Diablo Canyon también dicen que la infraestructura de la instalación es obsoleta y defectuosa. Burnie agregó que la amenaza de los terremotos es una de las principales preocupaciones. El desastre nuclear de 2011 en Fukushima fue causado por un terremoto y posteriormente un tsunami.

“Es una completa distracción, es desesperante.

Se trata de salvar una industria nuclear asediada, no se trata de salvar el clima”.

-SHAUN BURNIE, GREENPEACE En cambio, dijo que el estado debería abandonar la idea de mantener la planta abierta, centrándose únicamente en proyectos de energía renovable.

“Es una completa distracción, es desesperante”, comentó Burnie. “Se trata de salvar una industria nuclear asediada, no se trata de salvar el clima”.

Aún así, el plan del estado para reducir su dependencia de la energía nuclear no ha sido una transición fácil. Los proyectos de energía renovable han enfrentado retrasos debido a la pandemia y el empeoramiento de la sequía podría provocar disminuciones en la producción de energía hidroeléctrica. Las olas de calor desencadenaron apagones a medida que aumenta la demanda de electricidad.

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“Dada la magnitud del desafío al que nos enfrentamos en términos de descarbonización y mitigación del cambio climático, diría que deberíamos usar más energía nuclear, deberíamos usar más energía solar y más eólica”, explicó. “Todo lo que no emite dióxido de carbono debería estar sobre la mesa”.

Buongiorno reconoció las preocupaciones sobre la seguridad y los desechos nucleares, pero describió los riesgos como mínimos en comparación con los efectos perjudiciales que las emisiones de combustibles fósiles tienen sobre el medio ambiente y las comunidades muy contaminadas. Dijo que el almacenamiento de combustible nuclear también está altamente regulado y se maneja de una “manera segura y efectiva” con el uso de almacenamiento de fundición seca.

“Dada la magnitud del desafío (del cambio climático) al que nos enfrentamos, diría que deberíamos usar más energía nuclear, deberíamos usar más energía solar y más eólica”.

-JACOPO BUONGIORNO, DEPARTAMENTO DE CIENCIA E INGENIERÍA NUCLEAR DEL MIT Si Diablo Canyon cierra, mantener una red neutra en carbono para 2045 requeriría más almacenamiento de energía: al menos 18 gigavatios de energía solar, según un estudio conjunto entre Stanford y MIT de 2021 dirigido por Buongiorno. Para construir esas instalaciones solares, el estado necesitaría alrededor de 90,000 acres de tierra en comparación con el sitio de 900 acres de Diablo Canyon. Encontrar ese espacio disponible podría ser un desafío debido a una orden ejecutiva que requiere que el estado preserve el 30% de sus tierras naturales y costeras para 2030.

El estudio encontró que mantener abierto Diablo Canyon podría ahorrar aproximadamente $2.6 mil millones en costos del sistema de energía de 2025 a 2035. El precio del gas natural ha aumentado recientemente, por lo que las plantas de energía nuclear existentes tienden a ser más competitivas, agregó Buongiorno.

El costo de la electricidad del almacenamiento solar y de baterías es más alto que el costo de Diablo Canyon, “por lo que hay ahorros simplemente por operar un activo más barato”, explicó.

Excluyendo el precio del combustible nuclear, PG&E gastó $1.2 millones en 2021 para operar Diablo Canyon.

Steven Chu, profesor de física de la Universidad de Stanford y secretario de energía durante la administración de Obama, dijo que el estado debería hacer todo lo posible para reducir su dependencia de los combustibles fósiles. Cerrar Diablo Canyon solo retrasaría esa transición, agregó.

“La energía nuclear puede ser ciertamente el menor de los dos males en comparación con mantener las plantas de petróleo y gas natural”, comentó. “No se puede agitar una varita mágica y decir que usamos 100% energía eólica y solar porque son intermitentes. Es fácil pasar de cero a 50%. Es mucho más difícil pasar del 50 al 75% y casi imposible llegar al 100%”.

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usy calendars loaded with holidays, celebrations, parties and reunions make spring a perfect time for gathering with family and friends.

Plus, springtime itself is worth celebrating thanks to warmer temperatures and longer days. Making the most of those joyous occasions calls for a menu filled with variety to keep everyone coming back for more.

Pocas opciones dicen “variedad” como esta Fiesta Épica de Tacos de Ericka Sanchez, creadora de “Nibbles and Feasts.” Rinda homenaje a las tradiciones culinarias y culturales de estilo hispano llenando su mesa con una variedad de platos favoritos de la familia como taquitos, tacos, arroz, guacamole, pico de gallo y más. Agregue la salubridad de los productos lácteos Real California como las cremas y los quesos Cotija y Queso Fresco para un festín de primera categoría.

Few options say “variety” quite like this Epic Taco Party Feast from Ericka Sanchez, creator of “Nibbles and Feasts.” Pay homage to Hispanic-style culinary and cultural traditions by loading your table with an array of family favorites like taquitos, tacos, rice, guacamole, pico de gallo and more. Add in the wholesomeness of Real California dairy like Cotija and Queso Fresco cheeses and cremas for a topnotch feast.

Elevating your dishes starts with these delicious options, but freestyling the menu is what truly makes it your own. Mix up proteins based on your loved ones’ preferences from carne asada and carnitas to shredded chicken and meatless options. Sprinkle, drizzle and layer cheeses according to your own cravings then finish with a range of toppings for customized classics.

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as agendas apretadas cargadas de días festivos, celebraciones, fiestas y reencuentros hacen de la primavera una época perfecta para reunirse con la familia y los amigos. Además, vale la pena celebrar la primavera gracias a las temperaturas más cálidas y los días más largos. Para aprovechar al máximo esas ocasiones alegres es necesario un menú variado para que todos regresen por más.

Elevar sus platos comienza con estas deliciosas opciones, pero darle un estilo libre al menú es lo que realmente lo hace suyo. Mezcle proteínas según las preferencias de sus seres queridos, desde carne asada y carnitas hasta pollo desmenuzado y opciones sin carne. Espolvoree, rocíe y coloque capas de queso según sus propios antojos y luego termine con una variedad de ingredientes para los clásicos personalizados.

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Crear una mesa de tacos y taquitos con su propio estilo no sólo ofrece a su público lo que le apetece; sino que también celebra la gente, la cultura y los deliciosos lácteos que se incluyen en las comidas favoritas, al tiempo que alienta a los invitados a conectarse a través de la comida y el sabor. Esta primavera cree sus propios recuerdos buscando el sello de Real California Milk en las marcas de queso y productos lácteos, lo que significa que está apoyando a los agricultores familiares mediante el uso de productos lácteos de calidad y de origen sostenible para fomentar los momentos familiares.

Creating a taco and taquito table in your own style doesn’t just give your crowd what they crave; it also celebrates the people, culture and delicious dairy that goes into favorite foods while encouraging guests to connect through food and flavor.

Make your own memories this spring by looking for the Real California Milk seal on cheese and dairy brands, which means you’re supporting family farmers by using quality, sustainably sourced dairy to foster family moments.

Encuentre las recetas completas, las instrucciones y más formas de celebrar con comida en RealCaliforniaMilk.com.

Find the full recipes, instructions and more ways to celebrate with food at RealCaliforniaMilk.com.

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Cheese taquitos Salsa verde Real California Cotija Cheese, crumbled Pico de gallo Potato taquitos Real California Queso Fresco, crumbled Real California Crema Tequila with chili salt (optional)

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Carne asada tacos Real California Queso Fresco, crumbled Chicken street tacos Real California Chipotle Crema Carnitas tacos with hard shells

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To assemble bottom row: Place Cotija cheese and crema in bowls, potato taquitos on serving tray, Mexican rice in bowl, carne asada tacos on plate and guacamole in bowl.

Tacos de carne asada Queso Fresco Real California, desmenuzado Tacos callejeros de pollo Crema de Chipotle Real California Tacos de carnitas con conchas duras

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To assemble top row: Place cheese taquitos in pan, salsa verde in bowl, Cotija cheese in bowl, pico de gallo in bowl, potato taquitos on plate and Queso Fresco in bowl. Garnish potato taqitos with pico de gallo, guacamole, Queso Fresco and crema. Optional: Add tray with tequila, cups and chili salt.

To assemble middle row: Place carne asada tacos on plate, queso fresco in bowl, chicken street tacos on plate, chipotle crema in bowl and carnitas tacos on serving tray.

Taquitos de queso Salsa verde Queso Cotija Real California, desmenuzado Pico de gallo Taquitos de patata Queso Fresco Real California, desmenuzado Crema Real California Tequila con sal de chile (opcional)

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Queso Cotija Real California, desmenuzado Crema Real California Arroz mexicano Tacos de carne asada Guacamole

Para montar la fila superior: Coloque los taquitos de queso en una sartén, la salsa verde, el queso Cotija, el pico de gallo y el Queso Fresco en un tazón, y los taquitos de patata en un plato. Adorne los taquitos de patata con pico de gallo, guacamole, Queso Fresco y crema. Opcional: Agregue la bandeja con el tequila, las copas y la sal de chile.

Para montar la fila central: Coloque los tacos de carne asada en un plato, el queso fresco en un tazón, los tacos callejeros de pollo en un plato, la crema de chipotle en un tazón y los tacos de carnitas en la bandeja para servir.

Para montar la fila inferior: Coloque el queso Cotija y la crema en tazones, los taquitos de patata en una bandeja para servir, el arroz mexicano en un tazón, los tacos de carne asada en un plato y el guacamole en un tazón.

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te la pandemia de COVID-19, para brindar atención de alta calidad a los participantes en un momento muy difícil”, dijo María Zamora, presidenta y directora general de CEI. “Reconocemos que tenemos una gran responsabilidad y cada uno de los miembros de nuestro equipo continuamente da un paso adelante para cumplir con esa responsabilidad de maneras asombrosas”.

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AKLAND, Calif. – The Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) is entering its fifth decade of helping East Bay elders age independently and gracefully. More than 5,000 senior participants and their families have benefited from the dedication of CEI’s staff and leadership.

“This talented team has worked so incredibly hard, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, to provide high-quality care for participants through a very challenging time,” CEI President and CEO María Zamora said. “We recognize that we have a great responsibility and each one of our team members continually steps up to meet that responsibility in amazing ways.”

CEI celebrates its 40th anniversary by continuing to expand operations to bring quality care to senior residents in the area.

Currently, the organization serves more than 950 older adults through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) healthcare, which allows seniors to receive the care they need, all while continuing to live at home. CEI recently opened its latest PACE center in Concord.

“I am humbled by CEI’s rich history of serving seniors over 40 years and honored to lead this organization into the future,” Zamora said. “Looking forward, I am grateful for our strong financial position as we remain committed to providing high-quality services to our participants.”

During the pandemic, CEI’s PACE program had one of the lowest COVID-19 infection rates — 11.2%, compared to 62% in nursing facilities in the state. This is a testament to the power of PACE, commonly referred to as the gold standard of long-term care.

About Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) Now in its 40th year in the East Bay, CEI is a comprehensive healthcare model for vulnerable older adults. CEI serves 950 senior participants using PACE (the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), which provides medical care and integrated support services, enabling older adults with multiple health challenges to live safely in a home setting for as long as possible. CEI also provides care coordination for more than 470 residents of all ages in Alameda and Contra Costa counties through the Home and Community Based Alternatives (HCBA) waiver program. CEI became one of two California PACE organizations to negotiate with the state to participate in HCBA, which helps disabled persons aged 18 and over to stay living independently in their communities. PACE has been replicated in more than 270 centers in 30 states. For more information about Center for Elders’ Independence, visit elders.org or call (844) 319-1150.

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AKLAND, Calif. – El Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) está entrando en su quinta década ayudando a las personas mayores del Este de la Bahía a permanecer independientes. Más de 5,000 participantes de la tercera edad y sus familias se han beneficiado de la dedicación del personal y el liderazgo de CEI.

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Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas, Nuestra misión es proteger a la gente, las comunidades y el medio ambiente de California de los productos químicos nocivos, limpiando los sitios contaminados, haciendo cumplir las leyes sobre residuos peligrosos y obligando a desarrollar productos más seguros.

Período de Comentarios Públicos para el Propuesto Willow Village Borrador del Plan de Acción de Remoción de Respuesta Disponible para Revisión ¿QUÉ SE PROPONE? El Departamento de Control de Sustancias Tóxicas de California (DTSC) le invita a revisar y comentar el borrador del Plan de Trabajo de Acción de Remoción (RAW) para la porción de 17.7 acres del desarrollo de uso mixto propuesto para Willow Village (Sitio) ubicado en la esquina de Willow Road y Hamilton Avenue en Menlo Park, CA 94025. El propietario propone construir una nueva zona residencial y comercial. El borrador de RAW es un plan de remoción para descontaminar el suelo y el vapor del suelo (espacios entre las partículas del suelo) para garantizar que sea seguro para uso residencial. Los principales contaminantes son el combustible de diésel y los compuestos orgánicos volátiles (VOCs), incluido el tricloroeteno (TCE), que se encontraban en los disolventes utilizados anteriormente en el Sitio. Los remedios propuestos incluyen la instalación de sistemas de mitigación de infiltración de vapor debajo de los edificios residenciales propuestos que se construyen sobre cementos progreso. Además, se transportarían aproximadamente 1,500 yardas cúbicas de suelo contaminado (90 cargas de camión) a un vertedero autorizado. Se establecerían convenios de uso del suelo (restricciones en las escrituras) para garantizar que los edificios residenciales incluyan sistemas de mitigación de vapores si fuera necesario.

LEY DE CALIDAD AMBIENTAL DE CALIFORNIA (CEQA): Como agencia líder al amparo de la CEQA para la re-urbanización, la ciudad de Menlo Park preparó un borrador de Informe de Impacto Ambiental (EIR, por sus siglas en inglés) para el Proyecto del Plan Maestro de Willow Village propuesto el cual evaluaba y resumía sus posibles efectos ambientales, incluidos los efectos de los trabajos de descontaminación propuestos en el borrador del RAW para la Zona Residencial/ Comercial de Willow Village. El borrador del EIR también recomendaba medidas de mitigación. El DTSC ha revisado el borrador del EIR y está de acuerdo con las conclusiones. El DTSC no aprobará el borrador del RAW hasta que la ciudad de Menlo Park ratifique el borrador del EIR. ¿CÓMO PARTICIPO? Puede revisar el borrador del RAW durante el período de comentarios públicos, desde el 27 de mayo de 2022 hasta el 27 de junio, de 2022. Envíe sus comentarios hasta el 27 de junio de 2022 a: Stuart St. Clair, Gerente de Proyecto, Oficina del DTSC en Clovis, 1515 Tollhouse Road, Clovis, CA 93611 ó a Stuart.StClair@dtsc.ca.gov. ¿DÓNDE OBTENGO MÁS INFORMACIÓN? Para revisar el borrador del RAW y los documentos relacionados, visite: https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/ (Código del Sitio 60002595) o visite la Sucursal de la Biblioteca de Belle Haven ubicada en 413 Ivy Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025; llame al 650-330-2540 para conocer el horario. También puede ponerse en contacto con el personal del DTSC: Stuart St. Clair, Director de Proyecto, al (559) 297-3905 ó Stuart.StClair@dtsc.ca.gov; Asha Setty, Especialista en Participación Pública, al (510) 540-3910, número gratuito (866) 495-5651 o en Asha.

Setty@dtsc.ca.gov; Para consultas de medios: Sanford Nax, Oficial de Información Pública al (916) 3276114 ó Sanford.Nax@dtsc.ca.gov.

CEI celebra su 40 aniversario y continúa expandiendo operaciones para brindar atención de calidad a los residentes mayores en el área. Actualmente, la organización brinda servicio a más de 950 adultos mayores a través del Programa de Cuidado Integral para Personas de la Tercera Edad (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, PACE, por su nombre y siglas en inglés), que permite que las personas mayores reciban la atención que necesitan, todo mientras continúan viviendo en casa.

CEI abrió recientemente su último centro PACE en Concord.

“Me siento honrada por la rica historia del CEI sirviendo a las personas mayores durante más de 40 años y es un honor liderar esta organización hacia el futuro”, dijo Zamora. “De cara al futuro, estoy agradecida por nuestra posición financiera sólida, mientras seguimos comprometidos a brindar servicios de alta calidad a nuestros participantes”.

Durante la pandemia, el programa PACE de CEI tuvo una de las tasas de infección por COVID-19 más bajas, 11.2% en comparación con el 62% en los centros para personas mayores del estado. Este es un testimonio del poder de PACE, comúnmente conocido como el estándar de oro de la atención a largo plazo.

Acerca de Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) Ahora en su año 40 en el Este de la Bahía, el CEI es un modelo integral de atención médica para adultos mayores vulnerables.

CEI brinda servicio a 950 participantes de la tercera edad utilizando PACE, Programa de Atención Integral para Personas de la Tercera Edad (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, por su nombre en inglés), que brinda servicios integrados de atención médica y apoyo, lo que permite a los adultos mayores con múltiples desafíos de salud vivir de manera segura en un hogar durante el mayor tiempo posible.

CEI también brinda coordinación de atención para más de 470 residentes de todas las edades en los condados de Alameda y Contra Costa a través del programa de exención Home and Community Based Alternatives (HCBA). CEI se convirtió en una de las dos organizaciones PACE de California en negociar con el estado para participar en HCBA, que ayuda a las personas con capacidades especiales mayores de 18 años a seguir viviendo de forma independiente en sus comunidades. PACE se ha sido replicado en más de 270 centros en 30 estados. Para obtener más información sobre Center for Elders’ Independence, visita elders.org o llama al (844) 319-1150.

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From criminal justice to business opportunities to diversity, Black leaders cite a mixed bag in advancing racial equity.

After Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police, solidarity statements and pledges to take action came from a range of institutions. P.J. Hill, vice president of the Minneapolis NAACP, said there's been progress - but not enough follow-through to help Black businesses and smaller nonprofits navigate new investments and grants.

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l presidente Joe Biden está utilizando el segundo aniversario del asesinato de George Floyd el 25 de mayo para firmar órdenes ejecutivas sobre la reforma policial. Desde la justicia penal hasta las oportunidades comerciales y la diversidad, los líderes negros citan una mezcla de todo en el avance de la equidad racial.

"There's so much red tape to go through that it makes people fatigued," he said, "and then the money is just too slow."

Después de que Floyd fuera asesinado por la policía de Minneapolis, surgieron declaraciones de solidaridad y promesas de acción por parte de una serie de instituciones. P.J. Hill, vicepresidente de Minneapolis NAACP, dijo que ha habido progreso, pero no suficiente seguimiento para ayudar a las empresas negras y las organizaciones sin fines de lucro más pequeñas a navegar nuevas inversiones y subvenciones. "Hay tantos trámites burocráticos que hacen que la gente se sienta fatigada", dijo, "Además el dinero fluye demasiado lento".

A recent milestone is the opening of Minnesota's first-ever Black-owned bank. But researchers suggest a long road ahead in reducing economic disparities. The Brookings Institution pegs the U.S. racial wealth gap at $10 trillion.

Meanwhile, Biden's action received praise from civil-rights groups, but they have noted that the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act still awaits final approval in Congress.

Un logro reciente es la apertura del primer banco de propietarios negros en Minnesota. Pero los investigadores sugieren un largo camino por recorrer para reducir las disparidades económicas. La Institución Brookings fija la brecha de riqueza racial de EE. UU. en 10 billones de dólares.

Mientras tanto, la acción de Biden recibió elogios de los grupos de derechos civiles, pero señalaron que la Ley de Justicia Policiaca de George Floyd aún espera la aprobación final del Congreso.

Hill encouraged allies in the white community to keep looking inward - to reflect on their own unconscious bias and spark conversations within their networks. He said that urgency can't be allowed to dissipate in the days after a tragedy.

Hill animó a los aliados de la comunidad blanca a seguir mirando hacia adentro, a reflexionar sobre su propio prejuicio inconsciente y generar conversaciones dentro de sus redes. Dijo que no se puede permitir que la urgencia se disipe en los días después de una tragedia.

"What about after the news cycle?

Continue to make that investment, continue to have that same fire, which is tough for us all to do," he said, "but I think it's going to take a concerted effort on all of our parts to really make the change that we would like to see."

"¿Qué pasa después del ciclo de noticias? Continúe haciendo esa inversión, continúe teniendo el mismo fuego, lo cual es difícil para todos nosotros", dijo" pero creo que se necesitará un esfuerzo concertado de todos nosotros para lograr realmente el cambio que nos gustaría ver".

In the Fargo-Moorhead area, Cani Aiden, who assists immigrant communities as community liaison officer at the Afro American Development Association, said the region expressed a supportive tone after Floyd's death. But he noted that hate crimes still cloud the issue, and a lack of diversity in local institutions is glaring.

"For example, the city that I live [in] now, when you see the employees, it's not totally diverse," he said. "I want to see diverse people, people working together."

En el área de Fargo-Moorhead, Cani Aiden, quien ayuda a las comunidades de inmigrantes como oficial de enlace comunitario en la Asociación de Desarrollo Afroamericano, dijo que la región expresó un tono de apoyo después de la muerte de Floyd. Pero señaló que los crímenes de odio aún nublan el problema y que la falta de diversidad en las instituciones locales es evidente.

"Por ejemplo, la ciudad en la que vivo [en] ahora, cuando ves a los empleados, no es totalmente diversa", dijo. "Quiero ver gente diversa, gente trabajando junta".

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"El pistolero tenía 18 años y, según los informes, abandonó la escuela secundaria", declaró Abbott. "Todavía no se han identificado antecedentes penales. No se conocen antecedentes de salud mental".

A pesar de múltiples tiroteos masivos en Texas, Abbott ha presidido sesiones legislativas en las que los legisladores debilitaron las regulaciones de armas. La reunión anual de la Asociación Nacional del Rifle en Houston estaba en la agenda del gobernador esta semana, pero se negó a decir si todavía planea asistir.

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he latest mass shooting that left 19 schoolchildren and two of their teachers dead in a small Hispanic community outside of San Antonio has renewed calls for Congress to take action.

Gov. Gregg Abbott, speaking at a Wednesday news conference, said little is known about the motive of the gunman, who appears to have posted about his intentions online just 30 minutes before the shooting occurred.

"The gunman was 18 years old and reportedly a high school dropout," Abbott stated. "There has been no criminal history identified yet. There was no known mental-health history."

Despite multiple mass shootings in Texas, Abbott has presided over legislative sessions where lawmakers weakened gun regulations. The National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Houston was on the governor's schedule this week, but he declined to say whether he still plans to attend.

Beto O'Rourke, the former Texas Congressman and a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, approached the stage following the governor's remarks, and accused him of "doing nothing" to address gun violence. Once outside, O'Rourke railed against those who blame such shootings on mental illness, arguing for universal background checks and redflag laws, consistently blocked by Congress.

"It is absolutely wrong, in fact it is insane," O'Rourke asserted. "The governor talks about mental health. It is insane that we

allow an 18-year-old to go in and buy an AR-15. What the hell did we think he was going to do with that? This one is on us."

Uvalde school superintendent Hal Harrell commended the teachers at Robb Elementary School.

"If it weren't for them, along with the law enforcement that came, that were willing to cradle their kids, get them out of the classroom when it was safe, when they were guided, that says volumes," Harrell said.

Less than two weeks ago, 10 primarily Black grocery shoppers were gunned down in a Buffalo, New York supermarket by a teenage gunman who proclaimed racist conspiracy theories often referred to as the "great replacement." Among those surveyed, 82% of Black adults and 58% of Hispanic adults said gun violence is a very big problem in the U.S., while only 39% of White adults agreed, according to Pew Research.

El adolescente que cometió la última masacre con armas de fuego en la escuela primaria Robb en Uvalde, Texas, supuestamente compró dos rifles de asalto y municiones legalmente solo unos días después de cumplir 18 años el 22 de mayo. Photo Credit: Josh Miller / Unsplash

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l último tiroteo masivo que dejó 19 niños escolares y dos de sus maestros muertos en una pequeña comunidad hispana en las afueras de San Antonio ha renovado los llamados al Congreso para que tome medidas.

El gobernador Greg Abbott, hablando en una conferencia de prensa el miércoles, dijo que se sabe poco sobre el motivo del atacante, quien parece haber publicado sus intenciones en línea solo 30 minutos

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Beto O'Rourke, excongresista de Texas y candidato demócrata a gobernador, se acercó al escenario después de los comentarios del gobernador y lo acusó de "no hacer nada" para abordar la violencia armada. Una vez afuera, O'Rourke criticó a quienes culpan de esos tiroteos a las enfermedades mentales, abogando por verificaciones de antecedentes universales y leyes de bandera roja, bloqueadas constantemente por el Congreso.

"Es absolutamente incorrecto, de hecho, es una locura", afirmó O'Rourke. “El gobernador habla de salud mental. Es una locura que permitamos que un joven de 18 años entre y compre un AR-15. ¿Qué diablos pensamos que iba a hacer con eso? Esta responsabilidad es nuestra. " El superintendente escolar de Uvalde, Hal Harrell, elogió a los maestros de la Escuela Primaria Robb.

“Si no fuera por ellos, junto con la policía que vino, que estaban dispuestos a acunar a sus hijos, sacarlos del salón de clases cuando era seguro, cuando fueron guiados, eso dice mucho”, dijo Harrell.

Hace menos de dos semanas, 10 compradores de supermercado, principalmente gentes negras, fueron asesinados a tiros en un supermercado de Buffalo, Nueva York, por un adolescente armado que proclamaba teorías de conspiración racistas a las que a menudo se hace referencia como el "gran reemplazo". Entre los encuestados, el 82 % de los adultos negros y el 58 % de los adultos hispanos dijeron que la violencia armada es un problema muy grande en los EE. UU., mientras que solo el 39 % de los adultos blancos estuvieron de acuerdo, según Pew Research.

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SUPPORTING NEW YORKERS WITH DISABILITIES FACING MENTAL-HEALTH CHALLENGES

APOYO A LOS NEOYORQUINOS CON DISCAPACIDADES QUE ENFRENTAN DESAFÍOS DE SALUD MENTAL

Adults with disabilities report experiencing frequent mental distress almost five times as often as adults without disabilities. Telehealth appointments can help make mental-health resources more accessible.

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Los adultos con discapacidades informan que experimentan angustia frecuente casi cinco veces más que los adultos sin discapacidades. Las citas de telesalud pueden ayudar a que los recursos de salud mental sean más accesibles. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock

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typically have done things that you're unable to do the same way."

he pandemic has had a devastating impact on people across the country.

For people with disabilities, who already face a lot of social isolation to begin with, COVID-19 has only exacerbated mental-health challenges.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, long COVID can be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act if it significantly impacts major life activities.

a pandemia ha tenido un impacto devastador en las personas de todo el país. Para las personas con discapacidades, que ya de por si enfrentan mucho aislamiento social, el COVID-19 solo ha exacerbado los desafíos de salud mental.

In New York, Mount Sinai's Center for PostCOVID Care offers resources to manage anxiety and depression, post-traumatic stress syndrome, and other emotional issues as a result of lingering symptoms.

Un estudio reciente encontró que los adultos con discapacidades reportan experimentar más angustia que aquellos sin discapacidades.

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A recent study found adults with disabilities report experiencing more mental distress than those without disabilities.

Dr. Sharon McLennon-Wier, executive director of the Center for Independence of the Disabled-New York, said during Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to recognize the barriers to receiving mentalhealth treatment people with disabilities face.

"For a person with a disability, who has issues with transportation and traveling, may feel stuck that they can't physically go out and seek services," McLennon-Wier explained. "Because of their limited incomes, may feel that they can't afford mental-health services."

McLennon-Wier added mental-health resources are available through telehealth for people who may face transportation challenges. In New York, psychologists, social workers, mental-health counselors and marriage and family therapists are permitted to deliver services virtually.

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation estimates 22 million people nationwide may identify as a person with a disability as a result of complications from long COVID. McLennon-Wier said the major life change may be difficult for people to grapple with, but they should know they are not alone.

"That person who is newly disabled is going to have a lot of different emotions tied to the diagnosis," McLennon-Wier noted. "So it takes time to adapt and to rethink how you

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681 Florida-Casa Adelante 681 Florida Street San Francisco, CA 94110 Estudios, Unidades de Vivienda Asequibles de 1, 2 y 3 Recámaras para Individuos y Familias / Igualdad de Oportunidades de Vivienda.

44 Estudios

$718-$1,883 al mes

12 de una recámara

$817-$2,148 al mes

24 de dos recámaras

$888-$2,387 al mes

10 de tres recámaras

$959-$2,624 al mes

Los domiciliarios deben tener un ingreso mensual mínimo de dos veces la renta. Los domiciliarios no deben ganar más que el ingreso mensual bruto que se detalla a continuación: IMP%

1 Persona

2 Personas

3 Personas

4 Personas

5 Personas

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$32,650

$37,300

$41,950

$46,600

$50,350

$54,100

$57,800

40%

$37,300

$42,600

$47,950

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$57,550

$61,800

$66,050

50%

$46,650

$53,300

$59,950

$66,600

$71,950

$77,250

$82,600

60%

$55,950

$63,950

$71,950

$79,900

$86,300

$92,700

$99,100

75%

$69,950

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$107,900

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$123,850

85%

$79,250

$90,550

$101,900

$113,200

$122,250

$131,350

$140,400

Las comodidades del edificio incluirán una sala comunitaria en la planta baja con cocina, completamente accesible por dos elevadores, administración de la propiedad en el lugar, acceso seguro al edificio, cobertura de recepción, almacenamiento seguro de bicicletas. La renta incluirá agua, basura y desagüe.

La información acerca de la solicitud y preferencia se encuentra en el Portal de vivienda de SF - DAHLIA en housing. sfgov.org. Las solicitudes deben presentarse antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 30 de mayo de 2022. Favor de comunicarse con Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation para obtener información sobre el edificio al 415-358-3941 o a ComplianceTeam@tndc.org.

Se realizará un sorteo el 13 de junio de 2022. Los resultados se publicarán en housing.sfgov.org.

Las unidades están disponibles a través de la Oficina de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario del Alcalde de San Francisco y están sujetas al monitoreo y otras restricciones. Visite www.sfmohcd.org para obtener información sobre el programa.

Salud Mental, la Dra. Sharon McLennon-Wier del Centro para la Independencia de los Discapacitados de Nueva York dice que es importante reconocer los obstáculos para recibir tratamiento de salud mental que enfrentan las personas con discapacidades.

"Para una persona con discapacidad, que tiene problemas con el transporte y los viajes, puede sentirse atrapada por no poder salir físicamente y buscar servicios," explica McLennon-Wier.

"Debido a sus ingresos limitados, puede sentir que no puede pagar los servicios de salud mental."

McLennon-Wier agrega que los recursos de salud mental están disponibles a través del telesalud para las personas que lleguen a enfrentar desafíos de transporte. En Nueva York, los psicólogos, trabajadores sociales, consejeros de salud mental y terapeutas matrimoniales y familiares pueden brindar servicios virtualmente.

La Academia Estadounidense de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación estima que 22 millones de personas en todo el país pueden identificarse como personas con discapacidades como resultado a las complicaciones del COVID prolongado.

La Dra. McLennon-Wier dice que este importante cambio en la vida puede ser difícil de afrontar para las personas, pero es importante que reconozcan que no están solos.

"Esa persona que acaba de quedar discapacitada tendrá muchas emociones diferentes relacionadas con el diagnostico," dice McLennon-Wier. "Por lo tanto, se necesita tiempo para adaptarse y repensar como normalmente hacia las cosas que ahora ya no puede hacer de la misma manera."

Según el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de EE. UU., el COVID prolongado puede considerarse una discapacidad según la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades si afecta significativamente las principales actividades de la vida.

En Nueva York, el Centro de Atención Post-COVID del Monte Sinai ofrece recursos para controlar la ansiedad y la depresión, el síndrome de estrés postraumático y otros problemas emocionales como resultado de los síntomas persistentes.

MAY 27 - JUN 02, 2022

HORÓSCOPO DE JUNIO

ARIES Júpiter navegará un año entero en tu signo, algo muy hermoso te sucederá. Si necesitas renovar tu energía y liberarte del estrés, sabes que el mejor remedio es el ejercicio físico.

Procura mantenerte en forma y proporciona todos los cuidados necesarios a tu salud. Cuando estás sano y vigoroso, eres más feliz, tus encantos se multiplican y te conviertes en un ser sereno y dadivoso.

Números de la suerte: 2-11-22-23-43-45

TAURO Venus en tu signo le dará un toque de gozo y auto estima a tu existencia. Durante este periodo, te convertirás en un ser humano más compresivo, tolerante y agradable. Todos tenemos facetas negativas en nuestra personalidad, y es de sabios rectificar y sobre todo mejorar. Aprovecha todos los dones con los que has sido favorecido. Eres un ser con muchos recursos.

VIBRAS

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CAPRICORNIO

CÁNCER

LIBRA

Eso que tanto deseas que suceda, el universo lo hará realidad. Siempre tienes tiempo y energía para dar a los demás, se te conoce como un espíritu de paz, a quien le es fácil ayudar al prójimo. Los astros te favorecerán, pues todas tus buenas acciones, retornarán a ti en forma de bendiciones y de alegría.

Tu planeta regente Venus, obrará una proeza en tu sector económico. Has atravesado por una serie de dilemas e inconvenientes que no tenías previstos, la actual posición de los astros te favorecerá en muchos aspectos, especialmente en el sector financiero. La buena salud será tu recompensa en este verano.

Números de la suerte: 5-30-40-55-62-65 LEO

Números de la suerte: 19-32-40-42-50-56

ESCORPIÓN

El universo enviará una bendición directamente para ti. Ha llegado un momento en el que debes limar asperezas y quizá pedir disculpas por tus fallas. Pon un toque de dulzura y amabilidad a tus palabras y acciones, y te darás cuenta como el mundo que te rodea se convertirá en un lugar muy agradable, lleno de paz y de buena vibra.

Enfrentaste altibajos durante varias semanas en el sector salud y en lo emocional. No te lamentes demasiado porque la influencia del planeta Júpiter, te liberará de deudas y de sufrimientos en menos de lo que imaginas. Ofréndale velas a María Auxiliadora. Ella acudirá en tu auxilio.

Números de la suerte: 17-21-22-33-44-46

Números de la suerte: 10-21-32-35-54-69

VIRGO

SAGITARIO

¡Feliz cumpleaños! El amor le dará alegría a tu vida.

Esta época veraniega que pronto iniciará, te hará vivir una experiencia romántica que marcará tu vida de una manera muy positiva. Cuando eres feliz en el amor, todo a tu alrededor se convierte en una especie de cuento de fantasía. Disfruta de ese romance que llegará en muy poco tiempo.

Números de la suerte: 15-17-19-43-49-54

Números de la suerte: 10-21-31-42-51-68

Muchos pendientes y dificultades que vienen de meses anteriores, se resolverán a tu favor, pero debes tener más paciencia porque todo sucederá paso a paso. Amores rondan tu camino, se aconseja que elijas con sensatez para evitar cometer errores del ayer. Dale un toque astral a tu ambiente, quema un poco de incienso de sándalo.

Números de la suerte: 6-9-24-26-31-34

GÉMINIS Inicias un nuevo ciclo solar que promete traer mucho encanto y aventura a tu existencia. Se sugiere que seas un poco más tolerante con la gente que te rodea, especialmente con amigos, familia y pareja. El amor te dará suficientes motivos para vivir feliz y bendecido.

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Las lecciones que recibas no lograrán derribarte, simplemente te convertirás en un ser más fuerte y sobre todo, más sabio. Es presagio que tu círculo social se verá renovado por gente buena, que vendrá a aportar positivismo a tu existencia. Utiliza como amuleto la Medalla de San Benito.

Números de la suerte: 4-23-27-29-32-58

ACUARIO Saturno sigue navegando por tu signo, este aspecto astral trae un renacimiento en todos los sectores de tu vida. Tienes que delegar responsabilidades y tener más tiempo para ti.

Practica el ejercicio físico con frecuencia; dale un buen mantenimiento a tu cuerpo, tu templo sagrado.

Números de la suerte: 5-16-31-42-46-60

PISCIS El verano trae a tu camino diversiones y relajamiento. Lograrás sanar de viejas heridas y desencantos. Es un verdadero presagio que una mejor etapa dará inicio. Te despojarás de energías adversas y encontrarás tu camino a la felicidad. Haz de los ejercicios físicos tu pan de cada día.

Números de la suerte: 21-29-34-39-44-49

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Exclusivamente para visitantes de 50 años y mayores. ¡Estacionamiento gratuito y entrada gratuita!

El Parque y Zoológico Happy Hollow es un lugar para los jóvenes y para los jóvenes de espíritu. Para brindar un mejor servicio a los adultos mayores de nuestra comunidad, se invita a los visitantes de 50 años en adelante a conquistar el emblemático Parque y Zoológico Happy Hollow de San José y volver a sentirse como niños. Tome aire fresco y haga ejercicio mientras disfruta:

SENIOR SAFARI 2022

Presented by

• Entrada más temprana al parque y al zoológico • Conocer y saludar a los animales • Pláticas con los cuidadores del zoológico

• Reto de los 10,000 pasos • Variedad de actividades • Desayunos nutritivos a la venta

Eventos en 2022 • Los jueves, de 9 a 10 de la mañana 26 de mayo • 23 de junio • 28 de julio 25 de agosto • 22 de septiembre • 27 de octubre Los visitantes que entren antes de las 10 de la mañana podrán quedarse todo el día gratis.

Si desea obtener más información, visite happyhollow.org/seniorsafari o llame al 1-408-794-6400.

Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores de 2022:

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo 748 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95112

Presentamos a: Kaiser Permanente Plata: Massei Construction, San Jose Water, Santa Clara County Dept. of Aging and Adult Services, Stanford Healthcare, Swenson Bronce: AARP California, Health Trust, Republic Urban Properties, Santa Clara Family Health Plan, Tech CU, Woodmont Real Estate Services

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SE NOTIFICA POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE que el Registro de Votantes del Condado de Santa Clara cuenta con las siguientes ubicaciones como Centros de Votación para cada precinto electoral para la Elección Primaria Directa Estatal que se llevará a cabo en el Condado de Santa Clara el martes 7 de junio de 2022.

SE NOTIFICA TAMBIÉN que las boletas emitidas en dicha elección serán contadas centralmente en la Oficina del Registro de Votantes del Condado de Santa Clara, 1555 Berger Drive, Building 2, San Jose, California 95112.

Votación Temprana en la Oficina del Registro de Votantes 1555 Berger Drive, Building 2, San Jose, CA 95112 lunes a viernes

9 de mayo de 2022 – 6 de junio de 2022 *

4 de junio de 2022 – 5 de junio de 2022

Día de la Elección

7 de junio de 2022

Gilroy, CA 95020

380 Magdalena Ave

Los Altos Hills, CA 94024

C/S/T/V/K/P

Los Altos Community Center

97 Hillview Ave

Los Altos, CA 94022

C/S/T/V/H/J/K/P

Montclaire Elementary School - Library

1160 St Joseph Ave

Los Altos, CA 94024

C/S/T/V/J/P

Los Gatos Lodge - El Gato Room

50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd

Los Gatos, CA 95032 Los Gatos, CA 95033

The Pavilion at Redwood Estates - Community Room

21450 Madrone Dr 60 Wilson Way

Milpitas, CA 95035

9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.

C/S/T/V/H

SJECCD Milpitas Extension - Lecture 1 & 2

1450 Escuela Pkwy

Milpitas, CA 95035

C/S/T/V/H/G/L/U

John Sinnott Elementary School - Multiuse

2025 Yellowstone Ave

Milpitas, CA 95035

7:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m.

C/S/T/V

City of Morgan Hill-Council Chamber - West Conference Room

17575 Peak Ave

Morgan Hill, CA 95037

C/S/T/V/H/K/R

Mountain View Community Center - Redwood Hall

201 S Rengstorff Ave

Mountain View, CA 94040

C/S/T/V/H/P

St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church - Edwards Hall

2094 Grant Rd

Mountain View, CA 94040

C/S/T/V/H/B/R

Santiago Villa Mobile Park - Clubhouse

1075 Space Park Way

Mountain View, CA 94043

Por favor visite www.sccvote.org para la información más actualizada.

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Códigos de Asistencia de Idiomas: C = Chino; S = Español; T = Tagalo; V = Vietnamita H = Hindi; J = Japonés; K = Coreano; M = Jemer B = Punyabí; G = Guyaratí; L = Tamil; O = Portugués; P = Persa; Q = Nepalí; R = Ruso; U = Télugu; Y = Sirio Dirección

7365 Monterey Rd

Pioneer Mobile Home Park - Clubhouse

LAS UBICACIONES ESTÁN SUJETAS A CAMBIOS

Ubicación

The Neon Exchange - Ballroom Antiochian Orthodox Church of the Redeemer

C/S/T/V

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Idioma

C/S/T/V/M/P C/S/T/V/H/K/P

C/S/T/V/H

8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.

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Sam H. Lawson Middle School - Library

10401 Vista Dr

Cupertino, CA 95014

C/S/T/V/M/P

South Valley Middle School - E-Gym

385 Ioof Ave

Gilroy, CA 95020

C/S/T/V/J/K/P

Town of Los Altos Hills - Council Chambers

26379 Fremont Rd

Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

C/S/T/V/K

Lucie Stern Community Center - Ballroom

1305 Middlefield Rd

Palo Alto, CA 94301

C/S/T/V/H/K/B/R

Mitchell Park Community Center - Adobe Room

3700 Middlefield Rd

Palo Alto, CA 94303

C/S/T/V/H/K/B/R

Cubberley Community Center - Pavilion

4000 Middlefield Rd

Palo Alto, CA 94303

C/S/T/V/H/J/K/R

Palo Alto Elks Lodge - Ballroom

4249 El Camino Real

Palo Alto, CA 94306

C/S/T/V/H/J/K

Ventura Community Center - Activity Center

3990 Ventura Ct

Palo Alto, CA 94306

C/S/T/V/H

Center for Employment Training - Banquet Room

701 Vine St

San Jose, CA 95110

C/S/T/V/K/M

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds - Heritage Hall

344 Tully Rd

San Jose, CA 95111

C/S/T/V/H/K/B

Andrew Hill High School - Room 502

3200 Senter Rd

San Jose, CA 95111

C/S/T/V/H/O

African American Community Service Agency - Multipurpose Room

304 N 6th St

San Jose, CA 95112

C/S/T/V/H/M/O

Lowell Elementary School - Multipurpose Room

625 S 7th St

San Jose, CA 95112

C/S/T/V/H/K/O

Holy Cross Parish - Scalabrini Hall

580 Jackson St

San Jose, CA 95112

C/S/T/V/H/G/L/U

Milpitas Library - Auditorium

160 N Main St

Milpitas, CA 95035

C/S/T/V/H/M/O

SJSU Event Center - Room 1035

290 S 7th St

San Jose, CA 95112

C/S/T/V

Grace Hill Church - Youth Room & Fellowship Hall

16970 De Witt Ave

Morgan Hill, CA 95037

C/S/T/V/H

United Food & Commercial Workers Local 5 - Multipurpose Room

240 S Market St

San Jose, CA 95113

C/S/T/V/H/B/R

Church of Scientology Silicon Valley - The Chapel

1066 Linda Vista Ave

Mountain View, CA 94043

C/S/T/V/H/K/M/O

Mexican Heritage Plaza - La Galeria

1700 Alum Rock Ave

San Jose, CA 95116

C/S/T/V/B

Palo Alto Art Center - Auditorium

1313 Newell Rd

Palo Alto, CA 94303

C/S/T/V/H/K/O

San Jose High School - Gym

275 N 24th St

San Jose, CA 95116

C/S/T/V/M

Tully Branch Library - Community Room

880 Tully Rd

San Jose, CA 95111

C/S/T/V/H/M/O

Roosevelt Community Center - Dance Room

901 E Santa Clara St

San Jose, CA 95116

C/S/T/V/H/K/B/R

Edenvale Branch Library - Community Room

101 Branham Ln E

San Jose, CA 95111

C/S/T/V/K

Capitol Park

800 Peter Pan Ave

San Jose, CA 95116

C/S/T/V/H/K/P/R

West Valley Branch Library - Community Room

1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd

San Jose, CA 95117

C/S/T/V/H/K/P/Y

Pioneer High School - Dance Room

1290 Blossom Hill Rd

San Jose, CA 95118

C/S/T/V/H/K/P

Almaden Community Center - Dance Room

6445 Camden Ave

San Jose, CA 95120

C/S/T/V/H/K/P

Leland High School - Media Room

6677 Camden Ave

San Jose, CA 95120

C/S/T/V/H/P

Evergreen Branch Library - Community Room

2635 Aborn Rd

San Jose, CA 95121

C/S/T/V/H/P

Silver Creek High School - Staff Lounge

3434 Silver Creek Rd

San Jose, CA 95121

C/S/T/V/H/K/B/P

UA Local Union 393 - Hiring Hall

6150 Cottle Rd

San Jose, CA 95123

C/S/T/V/M

Vietnamese American Cultural Center Shirakawa - Classroom

2072 Lucretia Ave

San Jose, CA 95122

C/S/T/V/H/K/P

Campbell Union High School District - Board Room

3235 Union Ave

San Jose, CA 95124

C/S/T/V/M

Yerba Buena High School - Student Union Room

1855 Lucretia Ave

San Jose, CA 95122

C/S/T/V/H/K/P

Cambrian Branch Library

1780 Hillsdale Ave

San Jose, CA 95124

C/S/T/V/H/M

Hillview Library - Community Room

1600 Hopkins Dr

San Jose, CA 95122

C/S/T/V/H/P/R

Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Great Hall

1550 Meridian Ave

San Jose, CA 95125

C/S/T/V/H/K/P/Y

Oak Grove High School - Teacher Lounge/Lombardi Room

285 Blossom Hill Rd

San Jose, CA 95123 San Jose, CA 95123

C/S/T/V/H/K/B

Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Library - Community Room

3090 Alum Rock Ave

San Jose, CA 95127

C/S/T/V/H/K/P/Y

Calero High School - Multi-Purpose Room

420 Calero Ave

C/S/T/V/H/B

Mt. Pleasant High School - Multi-Purpose Room

1750 S White Rd

San Jose, CA 95127

C/S/T/V/H/K/P

Santa Teresa High School - Multi-Purpose Bldg. 1300

6150 Snell Ave

San Jose, CA 95123

C/S/T/V/H/J/K

Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired - Auditorium

101 N Bascom Ave

San Jose, CA 95128

C/S/T/V/H

Southside Community Center - Classrooms 8 & 9

5585 Cottle Rd

San Jose, CA 95123

C/S/T/V/H/J/K/P/R

Central Park Library - Redwood

2635 Homestead Rd

Santa Clara, CA 95051

C/S/T/V/H/K/P

Houge Park - Neighborhood Center Bldg. 1

3962 Twilight Dr

San Jose, CA 95124

C/S/T/V/H/J/K/O/R

Northside Branch Library - Community Room

695 Moreland Way

Santa Clara, CA 95054

C/S/T/V/H/K/P

St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church - Cafeteria

5100 Camden Ave

San Jose, CA 95124

C/S/T/V/H/K/P

Saratoga Library - Community Room

13650 Saratoga Ave

Saratoga, CA 95070

C/S/T/V/H/P

Willow Glen Community Center - Room 3

2175 Lincoln Ave

San Jose, CA 95125

C/S/T/V/H/K/Q

Washington Park - Park Building

840 W Washington Ave

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

C/S/T/V/H/J/K/P

San Jose Scottish Rite Center - Library

2455 Masonic Dr

San Jose, CA 95125

C/S/T/V/H/J/K

Cupertino Middle School - Library

1650 S Bernardo Ave

Sunnyvale, CA 94087

C/S/T/V/H/K

San Jose Unified School District - Board Room

855 Lenzen Ave

San Jose, CA 95126

C/S/T/V/H

Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy - Jaguar Den & Room 105

14281 Story Rd

San Jose, CA 95127

C/S/T/V/H/K/B

Alum Rock Youth Center - Multipurpose Room

137 N White Rd

San Jose, CA 95127

C/S/T/V/H/J/K/P

Joaquin Miller Middle School - Library

6151 Rainbow Dr

San Jose, CA 95129

Abiertos del 4 de junio – 6 de junio de 2022 de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.

C/S/T/V/H/K/O/P

Moreland Community Center - MU1 & MU2

1850 Fallbrook Ave

San Jose, CA 95130

Día de la Elección, 7 de junio de 2022 de 7:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m.

C/S/T/V/H/K/O/P

The Harker School-Lower Campus - Gym

4300 Bucknall Rd

San Jose, CA 95130 San Jose, CA 95131

**Abierto el 30 de mayo de 2022, Día de Recordación de los Caídos Ubicaciones de Centros de Votación de 4 Días

Códigos de Asistencia de Idiomas: C = Chino; S = Español; T = Tagalo; V = Vietnamita H = Hindi; J = Japonés; K = Coreano; M = Jemer B = Punyabí; G = Guyaratí; L = Tamil; O = Portugués; P = Persa; Q = Nepalí; R = Ruso; U = Télugu; Y = Sirio Idioma

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Dirección

Ciudad

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Campbell Community Center - Q80 Roosevelt Redwood Room

1 W Campbell Ave

Campbell, CA 95008

C/S/T/V/H/K/P

Santa Clara County Library District - 124 Campbell Meeting Room

1370 Dell Ave

Campbell, CA 95008

Idioma C/S/T/V/H/J/K/P/R

Ubicación Rancho Rinconada - Recreation Building

Dirección 18000 Chelmsford Dr

Ciudad Cupertino, CA 95014

C/S/T/V/H/J/K

Hyde Middle School - Library

19325 Bollinger Rd

Cupertino, CA 95014

C/S/T/V

Gilroy’s First Baptist Church - Hall

8455 Wren Ave

Gilroy, CA 95020

C/S/T/V/M/P

Wheeler Community Center - Craft Room

270 W 6th St

Gilroy, CA 95020

C/S/T/V/H

Santa Clara County Office of Education - San Jose Room

1290 Ridder Park Dr

C/S/T/V/H/K/R

PayPal Inc. - Cafe Room, Building 17

2180 O’Nel Dr

San Jose, CA 95131

C/S/T/V/H/G/L/U

Brooktree Elementary School - Music Room & Stage

1781 Olivetree Dr

San Jose, CA 95131

C/S/T/V/H/B

Summerdale Elementary School - Music Room & Stage

1100 Summerdale Dr

San Jose, CA 95132

C/S/T/V/H/B

Berryessa Branch Library - Community Room

3355 Noble Ave

San Jose, CA 95132

C/S/T/V/H

Majestic Way Elementary School - Stage & Multipurpose Room

1855 Majestic Way

San Jose, CA 95132 San Jose, CA 95133

C/S/T/V/H/K/O

Independence High School - D-Commons

617 N Jackson Ave

C/S/T/V/H/J/K

Taiwanese American Center - Main Hall

4413 Fortran Ct

San Jose, CA 95134

C/S/T/V/H

Village Square Library - Community Room

4001 Evergreen Village Sq

San Jose, CA 95135

Itdioma C/S/T/V/H/P

Ubicación St. Francis of Assisi Parish - Gathering Hall

Dirección 5111 San Felipe Rd

Ciudad San Jose, CA 95135

MAY 27 - JUN 02, 2022

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com

JOBS / CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

C/S/T/V/K

San Martin Lions Club - Lions Hall

12415 Murphy Ave

San Martin, CA 95046

C/S/T/V/H/J/K

Sunnyvale Middle School - Library

1080 Mango Ave

Sunnyvale, CA 94087

C/S/T/V/H/K

Triton Museum of Art - Main Gallery Hall

1505 Warburton Ave

Santa Clara, CA 95050

C/S/T/V/H/K/P/Q

Sunnyvale Community Center - Ballroom

550 E Remington Dr

Sunnyvale, CA 94087

C/S/T/V/H/J/K/P/R

Valley Village Retirement Community - Building #18

390 N Winchester Blvd

Santa Clara, CA 95051

C/S/T/V/H/K/O/R

Muslim Community Association - Banquet Hall

3003 Scott Blvd

Santa Clara, CA 95054

C/S/T/V/H/K/R

UCSC Silicon Valley Extension - Rooms 2110 & 2130

3175 Bowers Ave

Santa Clara, CA 95054

C/S/T/V/J/K

Stanford University-Tresidder Center - Oak Lounge

459 Lagunita Dr

Stanford, CA 94305

C/S/T/V/H

Columbia Middle School - Library

739 Morse Ave

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

C/S/T/V/H/P

Fair Oaks Park - Park Building

540 N Fair Oaks Ave

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

C/S/T/V/H/K/P/Q

Braly Park - Park Building

704 Daffodil Ct

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

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SE NOTIFICA TAMBIÉN POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE que, conforme a la Sección 15101 del Código Electoral, las boletas de Voto por Correo se abrirán y procesarán para su conteo a partir del 9 de mayo 2022 en la Oficina del Registro de Votantes del Condado de Santa Clara, 1555 Berger Drive, Building 2, San Jose, California 95112.

4 de mayo de 2022 Shannon Bushey Registradora de Votantes Condado de Santa Clara

CNSB #3587551

Affordable Housing units at Montevista Apartments in Milpitas are now available for rent - Apply Now! Currently available 1- and 2-bdr apartments; rents from $1,958 to $2,191. This 306-unit community in Milpitas is accepting pre-applications for its below-market-rate waiting list. Beautiful community with swimming pool, BBQ and picnic area, and much more. Minimum income is 2x rent, maximum income applies - contact property for more information.

Applications are available via 1) https://bridgehousing.com/properties/ montevista/ or 2) calling (408) 942-8829. Please note other unit types/rent levels may be available. For more information please call the number listed above.

1001 S. Main St in Milpitas, CA. Call for more info Mon-Thurs 9AM-7PM, Fri 9AM- 5PM, Saturday 9AM-2PM. Income and other restrictions apply. Section 8 welcome. EHO.

/s/ Elin Eduardo Ucelo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/05/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 684893

LLC, 1060 Ranchero Way Apt 6, San Jose, CA 95117. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/12/2022.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Haid Ibrahim SOMCARE SERVICE LLC Owner Article/Reg#: 202250416121 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/12/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 685087

LLC, 15555 El Gato Lane, Los Gatos, CA 95032.

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/ Henrik Hoyer CONNECT THROUGH SPORTS LLC Member Article/Reg#: 201705410197 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/17/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 685292

May 27, June, 3, 10, 17, 2022

May 27, June, 3, 10, 17, 2022

May 27, June, 3, 10, 17, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685087 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOMCARE SERVICE LLC, 333 West San Carlos Street Suite 600, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SOMCARE SERVICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685292 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EARTH CHILD AQUAPONICS, 15555 El Gato Ln, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CONNECT THROUGH SPORTS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685419 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bernabe Reglaze, 1511 Chabot Way, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Iran Bernabe Hernandez, 1511 Chabot Way, San Jose, CA 95122. The

Automation Lead; Mountain View, CA; 1 Pos; Design & dev of Automa FW proj & regres test case automa, Design & execu using contin test pipeline. Req: Bachelor deg (or foreign equal) in Comp Electro, Comp Applic or rel & 4 yrs of exp in IT. Alt: Master deg (or foreign equal) in Comp, Electro, CompAppli or rel & 2 yrs exp in IT. Visual Stu, Java Dev Kit, C#, Java, Coded UI, Selenium, SoapUI, Rest Assured, Cucumber, Agile Method, MS Azure & AWS. Send CV’s Harman Connected Services C/O Mahesh, Job ID-AL-HCS-M-01, 2002, 156 Ave, NE #200, Bellevue, WA 98007.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684893 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bussines Homes Remodeling, 2784 Homestead Rd #355, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Elin Eduardo Ucelo, 1368 Chertsey Ct, San Jose, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/05/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

¡Almaden Lake Apartments, una comunidad asequible de 144 unidades en San José cerrará su lista de espera el 10 de junio de 2022!

Esta propiedad ofrece departamentos asequibles de 1, 2 y 3 recámaras con rentas desde $1,096-$1,505 por mes. Las solicitudes previas para la lista de espera se aceptarán hasta el viernes 10 de junio de 2022 a las 5 p.m. por 1) Llamada al (408) 323-8020 o 2) Recogida sin contacto en la propiedad, o 3) En http://bridgehousing.com/properties/ almaden-lake/. La oficina está ubicada en 978 Almaden Lake Dr. en San José. El horario de oficina es de lunes a jueves de 9 AM 5 PM. Las comodidades incluyen sala comunitaria con cocina, instalaciones de lavandería, alberca y áreas de juego al aire libre. Para más información llámenos al (408) 323-8020. Se aplican restricciones de ingresos y otras. Sección-8 bienvenida. EHO.

registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/19/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Iran Bernabe Hernandez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/19/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 685419 May 27, June, 3, 10, 17, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684486 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MACIEL PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING, 2495 Clyda Dr, Santa Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Genaro Maciel, 2495 Clyda Dr, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and

correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Genaro Maciel Owner This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/22/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 684486 May 27, June, 3, 10, 17, 2022 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): L&L WATER N THINGS, 1307 Jacklin Rd, Milpitas CA, 95035. Filed in Santa Clara County on 06/07/19 under file no.

FBN655611. DUC LE, 1061 Colette Dr, San Jose CA, 95132. This business was conducted by: An Individual.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Duc Le, Owner This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk Recorder of Santa Clara County on 5/23/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader,

Deputy File No. FBN 685472 May 27, June, 3, 10, 17, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV398234 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Phuong Thi My Mai TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Phuong Thi My Mai has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Phuong Thi My Mai to My Phuong Thi Mai 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: 09/06/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San

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

May 18, 2022 Jacqueline M.Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 27, June, 3, 10, 17, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV395983 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fiama Oviedo & Ricardo Espinoza TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Fiama Oviedo & Ricardo Espinoza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kaique M Oviedo to Kaique M Espinoza-Oviedo b.

Kairo N Oviedo to Kairo N Espinoza-Oviedo c.

Fiama Oviedo Artadi to Fiamma Oviedo Artadi 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

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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: 06/28/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 16, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 27, June, 3, 10, 17, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV398346 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Roya Nusheen Mason and Kyle Lokken Henderson TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Roya Nusheen Mason and Kyle Lokken Henderson has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Roya Nusheen Mason to Roya Nusheen Henlodison b. Kyle Lokken Henderson to Kyle Lokken Henlodison 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: 09/06/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks

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

May 20, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 27, June, 3, 10, 17, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV398507 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Michael Edward Foronda Adviento TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Michael Edward Foronda Adviento has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Michael Edward Foronda Adviento to Michael Edward Foronda Williams 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/06/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 23, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 27, June, 3, 10, 17, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397358 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ciria Roxana Rodriguez & Melchor David Turcios Martinez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Petitioner(s) Ciria Roxana Rodriguez & Melchor David Turcios Martinez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ian David Rodriguez to Ian David Turcios Rodriguez 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: 08/09/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 28, 2022 Julie M. Emede Judge of the Superior Court May 27, June, 3, 10, 17, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397299 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Heejeong Lim TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

Heejeong Lim to Janice Heejeong Lim 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: 08/02/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 26, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 27, June, 3, 10, 17, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397186 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elisha Maria Macias TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Elisha Maria Macias has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elisha Maria Macias to Alicia Maria Macias. 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: 08/02/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 22, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 27, June, 3, 10, 17, 2022 NOTICE OF DEATH OF JOHN DAVID ROGERS

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of John David Rogers, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on March 30, 2022, in the City of Sunnyvale, County of Santa Clara, State of California.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim within four months from the date of first publication with the DERMER LAW FIRM, 15720 Winchester Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Gatos, California 95030 (408) 395-5111 Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. DERMER LAW FIRM 15720 Winchester Blvd., Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95030 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 May 27, June, 3, 10, 17, 2022 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of JOHN STEVE ADLER Case No. 22PR192165 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHN ADLER, STEVE ADLER. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by DARIN ADLER in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that DARIN ADLER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 23, 2022, at 9:01am,

Dept. 5, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Robert P. Bergman 3535 Ross Avenue, Ste. 308 San Jose CA, 95124 (408)247-0444 Rune Date: May 27, June, 3, 10, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685337 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A TIME 4 ROMANCE, 2145 Scott St., Suite 3, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a General Partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Anntonette Flowers, 2145 Scott St., #3, San Jose, CA 95128 and Norma Burns, 2811 McKee Rd. #117, 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

MAY 27 - JUN 02, 2022 she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Norma Burns This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/18/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 685337 May 20, 27, June, 3, 10, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685082 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: N & I. FELIX GENERAL CO. REMODELING, 2487 Monterey Hwy #57, 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): Gerardo Felix, Rojas, 2487 Monterey Hwy #57, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/11/2022.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Gerardo Felix Rojas This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/12/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 685082 May 20, 27, June, 3, 10, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685005 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HEAVEN JANITORIAL SERVICES, 1200 Ranchero Way Suite 85, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Stefany S Gavia, 1200 Ranchero Way Suite 85, San Jose, CA 95117. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/09/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Stefany S. Gavia This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara

County on 05/10/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 685005 May 20, 27, June, 3, 10, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685266 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Little Wonders Daycare, 1133 Lexington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Claudia Marcela Parra, 1133 Lexington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/17/2022.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Claudia Marcela Parra This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/17/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 685266 May 20, 27, June, 3, 10, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685028 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AM CONSTRUCTION, 506 Capital Village Cir, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Adrian Salgado Maceda, 506 Capital Village Cir, San Jose, CA 95136. 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/ Adrian Salgado Maceda This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/11/2022.

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

MAY 27 - JUN 02, 2022 File No. FBN 685028 May 20, 27, June, 3, 10, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397188 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dan Thanh Thi Truong.

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

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

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/26/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 22, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 20, 27, June, 3, 10, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396570 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: ARSHDEEP SINGH, RAVINA RAJ PATEL. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) ARSHDEEP SINGH, RAVINA RAJ PATEL have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

ARSHDEEP SINGH to ARSHDEEP SINGH KALHER b. RAVINA RAJ PATEL to RAVINA PATEL KAUR KALHER 2. THE

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

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/12/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 08, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 20, 27, June, 3, 10, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396739 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Roderic Rory Tolentino Pettigrew. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Roderic Rory Tolentino Pettigrew has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/19/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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 11, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 20, 27, June, 3, 10, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397194 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: XXX Ashish Thomas.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) XXX Ashish Thomas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. XXX Ashish Thomas to Ash Thomas 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: 08/02/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 22, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 20, 27, June, 3, 10, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397713 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Poojaben Prakashbhai Amin.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Poojaben Prakashbhai Amin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Poojaben Prakashbhai Amin to Pooja Amin 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: 08/16/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 06, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 20, 27, June, 3, 10, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV396312 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alanna Setsuko Pardini. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Alanna Setsuko Pardini has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alanna Setsuko Pardini to Alanna Setsuko Kathryn Elder 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/05/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Mar 30, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 20, 27, June, 3, 10, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397806 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Carla Alejandra Ramirez Ramirez.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Carla Alejandra Ramirez Ramirez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alerith Danette Sanchez Ramirez to Alerith Ramirez 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: 08/23/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 10, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 20, 27, June, 3, 10, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684952 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JP & Associates, 825 Fleming Aven., 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): John Grimaldo, 825 Fleming Ave., San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/9/2022. This is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ John Grimaldo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/09/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 684952 May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684788 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HELIO CONSULTING, 555 W. Middlefield Rd. Apt E310, Mountain View, 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yiran Sun, 555 W. Middlefield Rd, Apt E310, Mountain View, CA 94043. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/30/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Yiran Sun This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/03/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 684788 May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684876 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MODERN LOCK AND SECURITY, AAA DISCOUNT MOBILE LOCK & KEY, DISCOUNT MOBILE LOCKSMITHS, MODERN LOCK AND KEY, WILLOW GLEN LOCKSMITH, 1585 Hamilton Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Andrew Wicker, 1585 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/12/2022. This is a Refile (No changes in facts from previous filing): Previous file# FBN598926. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Andrew Wicker This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/05/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 684876

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 685004 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CLEAN FLOORS, 725 N. 21st Street, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LIPMPIO BUILDING MAINTENANCE, 725 N. 21st, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ricardo Sotero Huitron LIMPIO BUILDING MAINTENANCE CEO Article/Reg#: 3851178 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/10/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 685004

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684565 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Magnolia Creations, 7371 Forsum Rd., San Jose, CA 95138 , Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ana Silvia Guevara, 7371 Forsum Rd., San Jose, CA 95138. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ana Silvia Guevara This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/26/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 684565 May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684485 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RUBI BEAUTY, 5769 Seifert Ave, 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): PERLA RUBI REYNOSO, 5769 Seifert Ave, San Jose, CA 95118. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/14/2021. 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/ Perla Rubi Reynoso This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/22/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 684485 May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684953 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J&S Cleaning Services, 88 Rancho Dr., Unit C,

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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): Juan Figueroa, 88 Rancho Dr, Unit C, 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/ Juan Figueroa This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/09/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 684953 May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397717 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sai Krishna Chaitanya Govada and Keerthana Thangaraju.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sai Krishna Chaitanya Govada and Keerthana Thangaraju has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tara Keerthana to Tara Keerthana Govada. 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: 08/23/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the

county of Santa Clara.

May 06, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397807 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bui, Thuy Thi and La, Quy Vinh.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Bui, Thuy Thi and LA, Quy Vinh. has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Ngam Kim La to Emily Kim Ngan La. 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: 08/23/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 10, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397687 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Raul Salcedo Torres.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Raul Salcedo Torres has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Raul Salcedo Torres to Raul Torres. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com 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: 08/16/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 05, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397716 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Seyedeh Masoomeh Mardani.

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

Seyedeh M. Mardani aka Seyedeh Masoomeh Mardani. 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: 08/16/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published

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

May 6, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397404 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Claudia Miguel. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Claudia Miguel has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Claudia Miguel to Makiko Miguel Yoshizawa. 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: 08/16/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

March 04, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397543 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xiao Lu and Qiuyun Shen.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Xiao Lu and Qiuyun Shen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court

for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Sebastian Lyu to Sebastian Chenye Lyu. 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: 08/16/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 03, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397880 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thi Thuy Diem Nguyen.

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

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/23/2022 at 8:45 am,

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

May 11, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 21CV392757 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Patricia Liliana Guerrero. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Patricia Liliana Guerrero has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Patricia Liliana Guerrero aka Liliana Miranda Guerrero Lashgari to Patricia Liliana Guerrero Lashgari. 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: 06/07/22 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 6, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684805 The following person(s) is (are) doing business

MAY 27 - JUN 02, 2022 as: Bina’s Spa, 613 Tasman Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Thuha Nguyen, 769 McLaughlin Ave, San Jose, CA 95116.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Thuha Nguyen This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/03/2022.

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dress of the registrant(s) is (are): EAGLE CARGO EXPRESS LLC, 1201 Parkmoor Ave, Apt 1009, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/29/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Julian Loza Ocampo EAGLE CARGO EXPRESS LLC Owner Article/Reg#: 5015454 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/29/2022.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684778 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Victor Campuzano Gardening, 1124 Owsley Ave #A, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Victor Campuzano Lopez, 1124 Owsley Ave #A, San Jose, CA 95122.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/15/2017. 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/ Victor Campuzano This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/02/2022.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684739 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MOTEL 6 SAN JOSE SOUTH, 2560 Fontaine Road, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): D SAN JOSE LLC, 8762 Preston Trace Blvd, Frisco, Tex 75033. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/17/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Scott Nadel D SAN JOSE LLC COO Article/Reg#: 202207810471 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/02/2022.

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May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684717 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EAGLE CARGO EXPRESS LLC, 1201 Parkmoor Ave, Apt 1009, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Limited Liability Company. The name and residence ad-

May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684740 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MOTEL 6 SANTA CLARA, 3205 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA

MAY 27 - JUN 02, 2022 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): D SILICON LLC, 8762 Preston Trace Blvd, Frisco, Tex 75033. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/22/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Scott Nadel D SILICON LLC COO Article/Reg#: 202208210068 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 05/02/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 684740 May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 684535 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BERRACO COLOMBIAN COFFE COMPANY, 10370 Norwich Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alejandro Cespedes Moreno, 10370 Norwich Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014. 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/ Alejandro Cespedes Moreno This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 04/25/2022.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 684535 May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397514 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Amairani Alvarado. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Amairani Alvarado has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ariana Marie Alvarado to Ariana Marie Melendez 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: 08/16/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 02, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV369791 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Odalys De Anda Saldana.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Odalys De Anda Saldana has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Odalys De Anda Saldana to Odalys Villegas De Anda 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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/05/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 02, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397328 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elif Can OZGUN and Jamaluddin SEDDIQI. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Elif Can OZGUN and Jamaluddin SEDDIQI have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Esra Ala SEDDIQI to Esra Ala OZGUN 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: 08/09/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 27, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397325 Superior Court of

California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Evelyn Martinez.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Evelyn Martinez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Azalia Maribel Chavez to Azalia Luna Martinez 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: 08/02/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 27, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397332 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Guadalupe Perez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Guadalupe Perez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Guadalupe Perez to Guadalupe Perez Nieto 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: 08/09/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 28, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397340 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Zhaoqi Jin & Anhui Xin. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Zhaqi Jin & Anhui Xin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Christian Xin to Christian Shun Jin 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: 08/09/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 28, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397291

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: HOANG VAN MAI and YEN THI THUY HUYNH. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) HOANG VAN MAI and YEN THI THUY HUYNH have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 07/26/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 26, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397346 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nguyen Thao My Do. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Nguyen Thao My Do has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Nguyen Thao My Do to Amy Nguyen Do 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

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS 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: 08/09/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Apr 28, 2022 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397395 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: HUY QUOC NGUYEN. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) HUY QUOC NGUYEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/09/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 22CV397542 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: ENEYDI Y. RUIZ-LOPEZ. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) ENEYDI Y. RUIZ-LOPEZ has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. YARYTZI GOMEZ to YARYTZI GOMEZ-RUIZ. 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: 08/16/2022 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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Q&A: THE BILINGUALISM & LOVE OF ROMEO Y JULIET Playwright Karen Zacarías Discusses Her New Play’s Visionary Adaptation of Shakespeare’s Iconic Romantic Tragedy

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adapted it like three times! We did one version with KJ, what's really interesting is KJ has been Juliet, so she's been inside the play and I'm looking at it as someone from outside and I'm more bilingual than she is. I was born in Mexico and all of that. So we both brought our skills together and her was her innate knowledge of Shakespeare, and mine with my more innate understanding of the language and the rhythms of Spanish, we were this great partnership because we both carry parts there.

aren Zacarías is a playwright who is originally from Mexico and who has written extensively about the Latinx experience in the US. From writing heart wrenching plays about young people caught in the web of the undocumented immigrant experience in America, to various award-winning and educational family friendly productions, Zacarías brings forth a vivid spectrum of human emotions in all of her work.

So the original script I have looks nothing like the script we have now. And covid came in and so we threw out the pre-covid script and redid it. It's interesting because we have also never been in the room together with the actors, so developing this wasn't as natural as it would have been if we'd all been in one room. So we keep discovering things now that we're in a room together.

In 2020 California Shakespeare Theater (Cal Shakes) was to premiere Zacarías’ newest play, a reimagining of William Shakespeare’s most famous work, titled Romeo y Juliet. The all-bilingual show was postponed due to the pandemic, and after two years of preparation and retooling it is ready to premiere this season at the Bruns Amphitheater in Orinda from May 25 – June 19, 2022.

The adaptation of this story of star-crossed lovers destined to be together in life or death takes place in Alta California in the 1840’s, where two opposing Mexican families battle for control and power amongst the natural wonder that is present day Northern California. On the opposite ends of these families are their two young daughters, Romeo and Juliet. Their love finds itself at odds within a clashing world of politics and morality involving their families, the Catholic church, and the quickly changing world of California as it is taken over by the United States.

Recently we were fortunate to have an opportunity to speak to Zacarías about Romeo y Juliet and its aim to tell a story that never forgets the Shakespearean roots but makes everything fresh and inventive, and rooted back to Latinidad and Mexican history that is forever entwined into the soil of California.

To start off I wanted to see if you could give some insight into where the idea came to make this bilingual version of Romeo and Juliet?

I had written a bilingual version of Romeo and Juliet many years ago for another project, and director KJ Sanchez and artistic director Eric Ting had found it. And I was young when I wrote it, and it was just a reading kind of situation. It was an early idea, and they were very intrigued by it, [so] we decided to go back and revisit and reimagine it, making it more relevant to California and issues that we were all dealing with now.

Playwright Karen Zacarías premieres her new play Romeo y Juliet at the Bruns Amphitheater from May 25 – June 19, 2022. Photo Credit: Karen Zacarías

Speaker or you speak none of the languages, that the power and emotional resonance of the story will help carry us along to any parts that you don't understand with your ears, but you understand with your heart.

How much of your original concept continued on to this expanded version, or how did you go about evolving it to this finished play?

We completely took what I left behind and I re-

The story of this play takes place in Alta California and involves feuding families just like the original, but it's two daughters on opposing sides in this one. Could you elaborate on where that came from and why you chose that direction?

I was curious because it does take place here in California, how much research was done for it and how much inspiration from actual historical aspects is in this?

Yes. Different things like first of all, the costumes are of the time. Second of all, historically, it raises stakes because both the Montagues and the Capulets are Mexican families and the treaty of Hidalgo just happened, the Americans are taking over California. And even though they promised Mexicans they could keep their land; we all know how that story ended up.

And so people are vying to staying in the good graces with the prince and also competing for which party basically wins, the Capulets or the Montagues. I think there's a big resonance there.

And the idea of errant priests, or renegade priests the further you get from the Vatican, as we see with the independence of Mexico, like Miguel Hidalgo and all of that. The idea of priests straying a little bit from the teachings of the Church, but to do what they think is right, also kind of informed the script.

And also, KJ kept saying, "I want it to be that the two lovers have so little options, but you understand why it seems like that is the only out be-

Plus they're using spears, it's the wild West, we have Romeo with a lasso and the actress whose learned how to do that.

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Another thing is that we make this feel accessible, etcetera. We streamlined the story so it's shorter, it's not the whole Shakespeare script. And we really focus on the young people because in many ways, Romeo and Juliet is about how society has been getting involved with their fights and power and all of that, how young people have been left to fend for themselves.

And it really is a story about adults failing our children and I think we found a way to really kind of accentuate that storyline through this adaptation.

You were mentioning that you've streamlined and made it more accessible. Is it your hope that young people and Latinos in general come and see this?

Yeah, because our show is short, it's swift, it's sassy, and it's controversial. We're playing with Shakespeare in a way that hasn't been played with in a long time. And after a pandemic and being caught and seeing the whole kind of mess around us in so many ways, we're like, “What is it that we want to say as a troop, as a society, as cultural Americans? What is it that we want to say about this world?” And I think KJ's production is going to be really sexy, really fierce, and I think people are going to be talking about it because in some ways, what I hope, is that it being bilingual actually makes it more understandable than if it was just in one language, there's an energy about it.

I was like, "no, no, no, almost everyone is bilingual except the prince Paris. Like, it's the idea of what it means to be Latino, Chicano or etcetera living in this country. Though it's set in 1848 in Alta California, when the American government is taking over Mexican land, so it's at a very fraught moment.”

So, it's this interesting experiment that we're doing with feathering and finding dramatic moments to why we change, why the actors change language.

And as bilingual people know, sometimes being bilingual is like, you grab the words like a piece of fruit that's closest to you, you can pick. And so that kind of energy is in it. But we hope that whether you're only a Spanish Speaker or only an English

And it's actually very moving in the sense, there's a sensibility that changes both because of the language and both about seeing these young women meet such violent ends.

KJ, having been Juliet, she was like, "There's always something about the idea of making it a love story [where] the stakes are higher, not only because both families are feuding and trying to get in the good graces of the new American invaders right?" They want to hopefully keep their land.

With the idea that the daughters don't fit into the norm, so it's not just their love that's the problem but their kind of love.

We all discussed about [how] Romeo and Juliet has been done in so many different ways, and considered what a bilingual version would look like and every time I bring it up, they're like, "oh, the Montagues speaking English and the Capulets speaking Spanish?"

And so once we started doing that, it became like this labor of love, of how to take this beautiful [text] I mean, no one can fault Shakespeare, right? Like, he's got a beautiful text, but how to start weaving in a more contemporary Spanish and how to make sure that it's an interesting experiment, how to make sure that by adding Spanish, we actually make the text more accessible and more understandable to both language speakers, because in some ways, to experience English can seem like a foreign language in a way that's more far from us than actually Spanish is.

cause in some ways you could think, 'oh, well, Juliet could be banished together or something like that, but their love is more fraught'." And also with it you have "what is love anyway?", it was another experiment that we just wanted to try and we had also a wealth of amazing Latina actors to play with on it. And so that was kind of born of it.

Thanks again Karen. Finally, is there anything else that you'd like to add about Romeo y Juliet?

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Just to sit outside in an evening with your friends and to take in this story that's lasted for 450 years, but see ourselves reflected on stage. To see Latinidad, the Mexican culture, Mexican history, and the diversity of being Mexican. How there's not a monolith on stage, there's different points of view - conservative Mexicans, liberal Mexicans people from all hues and all of that on stage. I think it's a constant reminder to this country that we've been part of this fabric for a very long time, and this story is all our stories.

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Q&A: EL BILINGÜISMO Y EL AMOR DE ROMEO Y JULIET La dramaturga Karen Zacarías habla sobre la adaptación visionaria de su nueva obra de la icónica tragedia romántica de Shakespeare

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sabemos cómo terminó esa historia.

Y así, la gente está compitiendo por mantenerse en buenas relaciones con el príncipe y también compitiendo por qué partido ganará básicamente, los Capuleto o los Montesco.

Creo que hay una gran resonancia ahí. Y la idea de sacerdotes errantes, o sacerdotes renegados cuanto más te alejas del Vaticano, como vemos con la independencia de México, como Miguel Hidalgo y todo eso. La idea de los sacerdotes desviándose un poco de las enseñanzas de la Iglesia, pero haciendo lo que creen que es correcto, también influyó en el guión.

aren Zacarías es una dramaturga originaria de México que ha escrito extensamente sobre la experiencia Latinx en los EE. UU. Desde escribir obras de teatro conmovedoras sobre jóvenes atrapados en la red de la experiencia de inmigrantes indocumentados en Estados Unidos, hasta varias producciones educativas y galardonadas para toda la familia, Zacarías presenta un espectro vívido de emociones humanas en todo su trabajo.

En 2020, el California Shakespeare Theatre (Cal Shakes) estrenaría la obra más nueva de Zacarías, una reinvención de la obra más famosa de William Shakespeare, titulada Romeo y Juliet. El espectáculo totalmente bilingüe se pospuso debido a la pandemia, y después de dos años de preparación y reorganización, está listo para estrenarse esta temporada en el Anfiteatro Bruns en Orinda del 25 de mayo al 19 de junio de 2022.

La adaptación de esta historia de amantes desafortunados destinados a estar juntos en la vida o en la muerte tiene lugar en Alta California en los años 1840, donde dos familias mexicanas opuestas luchan por el control y el poder en la maravilla natural que es hoy el norte de California. En los lados opuestos de estas familias están sus dos hijas jóvenes, Romeo y Juliet. Su amor se encuentra en desacuerdo dentro de un mundo conflictivo de política y moralidad que involucra a sus familias, la iglesia católica y el mundo rápidamente cambiante de California a medida que el control es asumido por los Estados Unidos.

Recientemente, fuimos afortunados de tener la oportunidad de hablar con Zacarías sobre Romeo y Juliet y su objetivo de contar una historia siempre apegada a las raíces de Shakespeare, pero con un toque fresco e inventivo, arraigado en la latinidad y la historia mexicana que está para siempre entrelazada con el suelo de California.

Para empezar, ¿Quería ver si podías darnos una idea de dónde surgió la idea de hacer esta versión bilingüe de Romeo y Juliet?

Había escrito una versión bilingüe de Romeo y Juliet hace muchos años para otro proyecto, y el director KJ Sanchez y el director artístico Eric Ting la encontraron. Yo era joven cuando la escribí, y era una cuestión de sólo lectura. Era una idea temprana, y estaban muy intrigados por ella, [así que] decidimos regresar revisitarla y reimaginarla, haciéndola más relevante para California y los problemas con los que todos estábamos lidiando ahora.

Discutimos sobre [cómo] Romeo y Juliet se ha hecho de tantas maneras diferentes, y nos preguntamos cómo sería una versión bilingüe y cada vez que menciono el tema, dicen, "Oh, ¿Los Montesco hablan inglés y los Capuleto hablan español?"

Yo estaba como, "No, no, no, casi todos son bilingües excepto el príncipe Paris. Es la idea de lo que significa ser latino, chicano o etcétera viviendo en este país. Aunque está ambientada en 1848 en Alta California, cuando el gobierno estadounidense se está apoderando de tierras mexicanas, entonces es en un momento muy tenso”.

Además, están usando lanzas, es el salvaje oeste, tenemos a Romeo con un lazo y la actriz que aprendió a hacerlo.

KJ Sanchez, Director of the new Karen Zacarías play Romeo y Juliet. Photo Credit: Jay Yamada

Y una vez que comenzamos a hacer eso, se convirtió en una labor de amor, de cómo tomar este hermoso [texto]. Quiero decir, nadie puede culpar a Shakespeare, ¿Verdad?

Por ejemplo, tiene un texto bonito, pero cómo comenzar a entretejer un español más contemporáneo y cómo asegurarse de que sea un experimento interesante, cómo asegurarse de que al agregar el español, en realidad hacemos que el texto sea más accesible y comprensible para ambos hablantes de idiomas, porque de alguna manera, experimentar el inglés puede parecer un idioma extranjero de una manera que está más lejos de nosotros de lo que realmente está el español.

Por lo tanto, es este experimento interesante que estamos haciendo con emplumar y encontrar momentos dramáticos de por qué cambiamos, por qué los actores cambian el idioma. Y como saben las personas bilingües, a veces ser bilingüe es como agarrar las palabras como una fruta, la que está más cerca de ti, puedes elegir. Y entonces ese tipo de energía está en él. Pero esperamos que ya sea que solo hablas español o solo inglés o incluso ninguno de los idiomas, que la fuerza y la resonancia emocional de la historia nos ayuden a llevarlos a aquellas partes que no entiendes con los oídos, pero entiendes con el corazón. ¿Cuánto de su concepto original continuó en esta versión ampliada, o cómo hiciste para evolucionarlo hasta esta obra final? ¡Tomamos por completo lo que dejé atrás y lo readapté como tres veces! Hicimos una versión con KJ, lo que es realmente interesante es que KJ ya ha sido Juliet, entonces ella ha estado dentro de la obra y yo la veo como alguien de afuera y yo soy más bilingüe que ella. Nací en México y todo eso. Así que ambas reunimos nuestras habilidades, lo suyo era un conocimiento innato de Shakespeare, y lo mío una comprensión más innata del idioma y los ritmos del español, éramos esta gran pareja porque ambas llevamos partes ahí.

Entonces, el guión original que tengo no se parece en nada al guión que tenemos ahora.

Y entró el covid, así que tiramos el guión anterior a covid y lo rehicimos. Es interesante porque nunca habíamos estado en el cuarto

junto con los actores, por lo que desarrollar esto no fue tan natural como hubiera sido si todos hubiéramos estado en un cuarto. Así que seguimos descubriendo cosas ahora que estamos juntos en un cuarto.

La historia de esta obra tiene lugar en Alta California e involucra familias enfrentadas como la original, pero en esta hay dos hijas en bandos opuestos. ¿Podrías explicar el origen de eso y por qué elegiste esa dirección?

KJ, después de haber sido Juliet, dijo: "Siempre hay algo en la idea de convertirla en una historia de amor [donde] hay más en juego, no solo porque ambas familias están peleándose y tratando de ganarse la gracia de los nuevos invasores estadounidenses, ¿Verdad?" Quieren, con suerte, conservar su tierra. Con la idea de que las hijas no encajan en la norma, por lo que el problema no es solo su amor, sino su tipo de amor.

Y también, KJ seguía diciendo: "Quiero que las dos amantes tengan pocas opciones, pero entiendes porque parece que esa es la única salida porque de alguna manera podrías pensar, 'Oh, bueno, Juliet podría ser desterrada o algo así, pero su amor es más intenso'". Pero también te preguntas "¿Qué es el amor de todos modos?" Era otro experimento que solo queríamos probar y también disponíamos de una gran cantidad de actrices latinas increíbles con las que jugar. Y así nació eso.

En realidad es muy conmovedor en el sentido de que hay una sensibilidad que cambia tanto por el lenguaje como por ver a estas jóvenes encontrarse con fines tan violentos.

Tenía curiosidad, ya que la historia tiene lugar aquí en California, ¿Cuánta investigación se realizó y qué tanta inspiración de aspectos históricos reales hay en la obra?

Sí. Cosas diferentes como en primer lugar, los disfraces son de la época. En segundo lugar, históricamente, aumentan las apuestas porque tanto los Montesco como los Capuleto son familias mexicanas y el tratado de Hidalgo acaba de suceder, los estadounidenses se están apoderando de California.

Y aunque les prometieron a los mexicanos que podrían quedarse con su tierra; Todos

Otra cosa es que logramos que la obra se sienta accesible. Simplificamos la historia para que sea más corta, no es todo el guión de Shakespeare. Y realmente nos enfocamos en los jóvenes porque, en muchos sentidos, Romeo y Juliet se trata de cómo la sociedad se ha estado involucrando con sus luchas, el poder y todo eso, cómo se ha dejado que los jóvenes se las arreglen por sí solos.

Y realmente es una historia sobre adultos que fallan a nuestros hijos y creo que encontramos una manera de acentuar esa historia a través de esta adaptación.

Mencionaste que lo has simplificado y lo has hecho más accesible. ¿Esperas que los jóvenes y los latinos en general vengan a ver esto?

Sí, porque nuestro programa es breve, rápido, atrevido y controvertido. Estamos jugando con Shakespeare de una manera que no se ha jugado en mucho tiempo. Y después de una pandemia, de estar atrapados y de ver todo tipo de desastre que nos rodea de tantas maneras, estamos como, “¿Qué es lo que queremos decir como tropa, como sociedad, como estadounidenses culturales? ¿Qué es lo que queremos decir sobre este mundo?” Y creo que la producción de KJ va a ser muy sexy, muy feroz, y creo que la gente va a hablar de eso porque de algunas maneras, lo que espero, es que ser bilingüe en realidad lo haga más comprensible que si fuera solo en un idioma, hay una energía al respecto.

Gracias de nuevo Karen. Finalmente, ¿Hay algo más que te gustaría agregar sobre Romeo y Juliet?

Solo sentarse afuera en una noche con tus amigos y asimilar esta historia que ha durado 450 años, pero también vernos reflejados en el escenario. Ver la latinidad, la cultura mexicana, la historia mexicana y la diversidad de ser mexicano. Ver cómo no hay un monolito en el escenario, hay diferentes puntos de vista: mexicanos conservadores, mexicanos liberales, gente de todos los colores, todo eso en el escenario. Creo que es un recordatorio constante para este país de que hemos sido parte de este tejido durante mucho tiempo, y esta historia es todas nuestras historias.

Boletos y más información disponible en calshakes.org.

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