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pate in campaigns to act against climate change.

n las encuestas, los latinos que vivimos en los Estados Unidos aparecemos como seres casi genéticamente inclinados hacia la conservación ambiental. Un sondeo realizado por la Universidad de Yale hace tres años se ha vuelto emblemático de nuestra disposición natural hacia la protección del medio ambiente.

But really, how green are we Latinos?

The answer comes to us from a new campaign that makes visible the efforts of Latinas and Latinos of all flavors and ages, who took the initiative to do something for themselves to protect their communities, encourage the use of public lands and encourage use of clean energy.

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Casi tres de cada cuatro latinos expresamos en esa encuesta no sólo nuestro deseo de que la sociedad, el gobierno y el sector privado hagan más para encarar el desafío que representa el calentamiento global, sino que manifestamos nuestra disposición a formar parte en campañas para actuar contra el cambio climático.

Pero realmente ¿qué tan verdes somos los latinos? La respuesta nos llega de la mano de una nueva campaña que visibiliza los esfuerzos de latinas y latinos de todos los sabores y edades, que tomaron la iniciativa de hacer algo por ellos mismos para proteger sus comunidades, fomentar el uso de tierras públicas y alentar el uso de energías limpias Es decir, los latinos sí somos verdes, pero quizás no tan verdes como creemos o no tan verdes como podemos serlo.

La crisis del COVID-19 nos ha confirmado la influencia enorme que tiene la responsabilidad individual para incidir sobre los desenlaces de las políticas públicas. En otras palabras, nuestro granito de arena, casi imperceptible a nivel microscópico, hace la diferencia desde un punto de vista colectivo.

Como periodista he tenido la oportunidad de colaborar en esta campaña llamada atinadamente Latino Verde.

El título es ilustrativo y provocador. A cada uno de nosotros nos corresponde evaluar qué tan verdes somos y qué tan verdes podemos ser. Las historias personales de Latino Verde incluyen a modestos voluntarios, guerreros que dedican su tiempo libre a la defensa ambiental, pero también las aventuras de profesionales que decidieron convertir su vocación en un proyecto profesional.

El mensaje es claro: si llevas en tus venas la pasión por el mundo natural, por la preservación y la conservación ¿por qué no convertirlo en algo más que un estilo de vida y quizás en una carrera profesional de alto impacto social y remunerada con la recompensa de saber que ayudando a

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moldear el futuro de la humanidad?

Sólo en Estados Unidos se proyecta la creación de 9 millones de empleos verdes por año en la próxima década en el sector del transporte limpios; así como 3.2 millones por año para expandir las energías renovables.

Quizás la crisis del COVID-19 y la recesión resultante, van a afectar esas proyecciones, pero precisamente la pandemia nos ha mostrado que nada es inevitable y que si hacemos algo positivo en el ámbito de nuestra compromiso personal, no hay ningún reto, ni el cambio climático, en el que no podamos hacer la diferencia.

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n surveys, Latinos living in the United States appear as beings almost genetically inclined towards environmental conservation. A survey conducted by Yale University three years ago has become emblematic of our natural disposition towards protecting the environment.

Almost three out of four Latinos in this survey expressed not only our desire that society, government and the private sector do more to face the challenge of global warming, but we also expressed our willingness to partici-

In other words, Latinos are green, but perhaps not as green as we think - or not as green as we can be.

The COVID-19 crisis has confirmed the enormous influence that individual responsibility has on influencing the outcomes of public policies. In other words, our grain of sand, almost imperceptible at the microscopic level, makes a difference from a collective point of view.

As a journalist I have had the opportunity to collaborate in this campaign called wisely, Latino Verde (Green Latino).

The title is illustrative and provocative. It is up to each of us to assess how green we are and how green we can be. Latino Verde's personal stories include modest volunteers, warriors who dedicate their free time to environmental defense, but also the adventures of professionals who decided to turn their vocation into a professional project.

The message is clear: if you have a passion for the natural world, for preservation and conservation in your veins, why not make it more than just a lifestyle and perhaps a professional career with high social impact and remunerated with the reward of knowing that you’re helping to shape the future of humanity?

In the United States alone, the creation of 9 million green jobs per year is projected in the next decade in the clean transport sector; as well as 3.2 million per year to expand renewable energy.

Perhaps the COVID-19 crisis and the resulting recession will affect these projections, but the pandemic has shown us precisely that nothing is inevitable and that if we do something positive in the area of our personal commitment, there is no challenge, not even climate change, where we can't make a difference.

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NO SHELTER IN THE COVID-19 STORM: 28 MILLION AMERICAN RENTERS FACE EVICTIONS Rent moratoriums at the federal and state levels are nearing their end. Black and Latino renters are at highest risk for being unable to pay their rents

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properties. There's often very little regard for the outcome of tenants,” said Vyas.

AN FRANCISCO — An estimated 28 million renters in the U.S. are facing evictions over the next three months, as states begin lifting their COVID-19 related eviction moratoriums.

“Evictions have played a significant role in creating California's affordable housing crisis and our homelessness crisis,” she said, noting that some extremely low income households pay 90 percent of their income in rent.

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In April, most U.S. states imposed some manner of lockdown to control the spread of the virus, restricting most workers to their homes. Unemployment rates shot to 14.7 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. More than one-third of renters did not pay their rent that month, according to data from the National Multifamily Housing Council.

Many states enacted eviction moratoriums, banning landlords from evicting a tenant due to non-payment of rent.

But as those moratoriums expire in August, 20 to 28 million renters are facing evictions, said Emily Benfer, visiting professor and director of the Health Justice Clinic at Wake Forest School of Law and co-creator of the COVID-19 Housing Policy Scorecard with the Eviction Lab at Princeton University.

The Congressional CARES Act, which provides 120 days of eviction relief for tenants in federally-backed housing, is set to expire July 25.

“50 million renters today live in households that suffered COVID-19 related job loss or income loss. And 40 percent of that occurred in especially low income households,” said Benfer, at a July 17 briefing on evictions, organized by Ethnic Media Services.

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fornia motel into a shelter for chronically homeless people and veterans.

Black and Latino renters — who have disproportionately experienced COVID-19 job losses and deaths — are at highest risk for being unable to pay their rents, said Benfer.

Children are severely hit by evictions, Kushel said, noting that an abrupt loss of home can lead to disruptions in education and resulting mental health issues.

Kushel predicted there would be a 20 to 40 percent rise in homelessness as eviction moratoriums are lifted. She acknowledged state and federal efforts focused on people currently experiencing homelessness such as

California’s Project Homekey, a $600 million state initiative to buy hotels and motels to house un-sheltered people.

“But this will be a drop in the bucket for people who are currently experiencing homelessness and will not address the new inflows into homelessness,” she cautioned, adding that permanent solutions require a dramatic increase in the number of affordable housing units, along with an expansion of rental support.

California is home to about 22 percent of the nation’s homeless population, with more than 150,000 people experiencing homelessness, according to 2018 data from the U.S. Interagency Council

on Homelessness. 45 percent of California’s residents are renters.

On July 1, California Governor Gavin Newsom extended the state’s eviction moratorium to Sept. 30.

Delegate Kumar Barve, who chairs the Maryland state House of Delegates Environment and Transportation Committee, sent a letter July 7 to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, asking him to extend the state’s eviction moratorium to Jan. 31, 2021. He noted that in a typical year in Maryland, a miniscule portion of the population faces eviction.

“If you up that to 10 percent or 15 percent, you suddenly have a problem. What we're talking about in that instance

would be a full scale social disruption,” said Barve, the longest serving Indian American legislator.

Misha Vyas of the Western Center for Law and Poverty discussed the lack of due process for tenants, who must file a response to their eviction notice within five days. Eviction lawsuits are fast-tracked: more than 75 percent are settled within 45 days, largely in favor of the landlords who are represented by attorneys, while the vast majority of tenants are not.

“The process is designed to be very efficient and to provide consistent results for landlords to be able to eject tenants and recover their

WCLP is co-sponsoring AB 1436 in the California State Legislature, which would create a process for tenants to pay back owed rent, and allow landlords to pursue unpaid rent via civil actions rather than evictions. The bill would also restrict negative impacts to a renter’s credit history after being served an eviction notice.

“We've talked about the eviction crisis as a tsunami, and that metaphor is intended to capture the magnitude of the crisis, but this is not a natural disaster. It's a disaster of our own making. To prevent it, we need to advocate for meaningful governmental intervention,” said Vyas.

Kalia offered a path forward for the hospitality industry to bail itself out of the COVID crisis, which has left many hoteliers with empty rooms.

The average homeless person costs a community about $80,000 per year, he said, noting that he has been able to house individuals for about $13,000 per year, including support services for mental health, substance abuse, and physical ailments.

“Hotel owners in California have the ability to salvage their livelihoods by really accepting this model,” said Kalia, noting that hoteliers can make use of Project Homekey funds to convert their hotels and motels into permanent housing for currently un-sheltered people.

Other speakers at the briefing included Delegate Kumar Barve, of the Maryland state House of Delegates; Dr. Margot Kushel, director of the Center for Vulnerable Populations at the University of California, San Francisco; Nisha Vyas, senior attorney at the Western Center for Law and Poverty; and Akash Kalia, who in 2015 converted his father’s Santa Rosa, Cali-

“None of us know how long the hospitality industry is going to be hit. And this is a way for hotel owners to maintain their business viability and also provide a social good for the most vulnerable population,” he said.

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COVID-19 AGRAVA CRISIS DE VIVIENDA: MILLONES SE QUEDARÁN EN LA CALLE A PARTIR DE AGOSTO Moratorias de renta a nivel federal y estatal se acercan su fin. El Senado tendría que aprobar la ley HEROES para aliviar la situación.

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tres meses desde su lanzamiento. Pero esa población alcanza los 150,000 en el estado.

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erca de 24 millones de estadounidenses podrían ser desalojados de sus viviendas a fines de agosto, mientras 15 millones de inquilinos ya viven en hogares afectados por la pérdida de trabajo o la reducción de ingresos debido a la pandemia del COVID-19.

La inquietante cifra del Aspen Institute fue compartida por Emily Benfer, directora de la Clínica de Justicia de Salud de la Facultad de Derecho de Wake Forest, durante una conferencia vía Zoom organizada por Ethnic Media Services.

“Nuestro país está al borde de una crisis de vivienda de magnitud sin precedentes y sin una red de seguridad que nos sostenga”, aseguró Benfer al detallar un panorama aterrador para las familias de bajos ingresos, especialmente latinas y afroamericanas. Estas se enfrentan al fin de las moratorias de desalojo que el gobierno federal y varios estados extendieron solo hasta agosto, para quienes no han podido pagar la renta en medio de la crisis económica causada por el coronavirus.

“Hay un aumento del 92% en la solicitud diaria de asistencia (financiera) de alquiler en comparacion con esta fecha el año pasado”, dijo Benfer. “Y los programas (de alivio) se agotan a los pocos minutos de estar disponibles”.

La pandemia no ha hecho sino exacerbar condiciones que ya eran insostenibles para los arrendadores: más de 20 millones de familias tenían dificultades para pagar el alquiler, solo una de cada cuatro recibía asistencia federal aún siendo elegible para ella, y en la última década las unidades de vivi-

“En el norte de California es extremadamente difícil y costoso construir viviendas asequibles, así que con la conversión de hoteles y moteles podríamos albergar rápidamente a poblaciones muy vulnerables”, dijo Akash Kalia, dueño del Hotel Palms en Santa Rosa, California, quien desde 2015 convirtió las 104 unidades de su propiedad en viviendas de apoyo permanente para veteranos y civiles en situación crónica sin hogar.

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endas asequibles se redujeron en cuatro millones.

Mientras el 61% de los hispanos y el 44% de los afroamericanos vive en arriendo, esa cifra llega sólo al 38% en el caso de los blancos. Cerca del 75% de las familias negras y latinas no tenían fondos de emergencia para cubrir gastos por un promedio de tres meses, mientras el 53% de las familias blancas sí pudieron contar con esos ahorros para enfrentar la crisis.

Hoy menos de la mitad de los estados tiene alguna política de moratoria de desalojo. Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Texas y Ohio, figuran con las más altas tasas de desalojo según Benfer.

La ley CARES del Congreso, estableció 120 días de moratoria y si bien previno una oleada de desalojos, está a punto de expirar el 25 de julio. La ley HEROES que contempla presupuesto de alivio para renta, pasó en la Cámara de Representantes pero está detenida en el Senado.

“Una de las peores consecuencias del desalojo para estas familias es que terminan en albergues donde es imposible mantener la distancia social, lo que las expone aún más al COVID-19”, anadió Benfer.

Inquilinos sin protección Desde fines de abril, las protestas de inquilinos se extendieron por todo el país exigiendo al gobierno que cancelara el pago de alquiler. En varias ciudades de California, donde el control de renta ha sido una de las victorias de los sindicatos de inquilinos, 17 millones de ellos no podrán pagar la renta al final de la moratoria, y el sistema judicial tampoco los protege.

“En las cortes hay una vía rápida para estos casos: casi el 60% de los desalojos se resuelve dentro de un mes (a favor del arrendatario) y el inquilino tiene solo cinco días para presentar una respuesta en la corte o perder su caso y por defecto su hogar”, dijo Nisha Vyas, abogada principal de vivienda en el Western Center on Law and Poverty. “Los inquilinos además raramente tienen abogados que los representen”.

A raíz del COVID-19, las cortes llevan a cabo audiencias de desalojo virtuales a las que muchos arrendadores no pueden acceder por la barrera del lenguaje, las restricciones tecnológicas o incluso la inhabilidad de pagar la cuenta del celular.

Y aunque desde el 1 de abril, más de 80 condados

y ciudades en California adoptaron algún tipo de protección para los inquilinos, ellos todavía tienen que demostrar en los tribunales que están cobijados por estas medidas. “Todavía escuchamos sobre propietarios que amenazan con llamar a la policía, envían documentos parecidos a los de la corte, o incluso cambian las cerraduras de la vivienda”, contó Vyas enfatizando que todos estos métodos son ilegales.

Su organización está copatrocinando el proyecto de ley estatal 1436, diseñado para dar a los inquilinos una oportunidad justa de pagar el alquiler adeudado, y al propietario a perseguir su caso a través de un acción civil en oposición al proceso penal de desalojo. También busca prevenir los impactos negativos al crédito para los inquilinos.

Población sin techo El peor desenlace de los desalojos para las familias es sin duda, terminar en la calle.

Margot Kushel, doctora en la División de Medicina Interna General en el Hospital General y Centro de Trauma Zuckerberg en San Francisco, calcula que en California los desalojos pueden contribuir a un aumento del 40% en la población sin hogar, de

la que hoy en dia solo una tercera parte termina en algún refugio.

“Al principio las familias se mudan a viviendas más inestables, hacinados con familiares, pero en un periodo de uno o dos años, inevitablemente, terminan en la calle”, dijo Kushel.

La situación es especialmente difícil para familias con niños, no solo porque los menores deben interrumpir su educación, sino porque los adultos evitan a toda costa terminar en albergues ya que el estado les puede quitar la custodia de sus hijos.

“Esto lo vemos mucho en la comunidad latinx, donde familias de hasta 12 personas comparten una sola habitación y un baño para evitar que las cuenten como personas sin hogar y les quiten sus niños… esto es un (caldo de cultivo) para el virus”, explicó Kushel.

El 18 de marzo el gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, lanzó el proyecto RoomKey para asegurar que la población sin hogar tuviera un techo y así evitar la propagación del coronavirus. Con un presupuesto que se acerca a los $1,000 millones, el programa ha logrado albergar a cerca de 15,000 personas en los

El exitoso modelo de Kalia incluye distribución de alimentos, clínicas de salud móvil, reuniones semanales de Alcohólicos Anónimos y hasta sesiones de guitarra, servicios que a diferencia de una mera solución habitacional, contribuyen a que la gente se quede en las viviendas.

“A la población vulnerable es fácil ubicarla en una vivienda pero es difícil mantenerla allí”, dijo Kalia. “En nuestro caso el 96% de las personas se queda.”

Este modelo, que se financia parcialmente con el subsidio de vouchers de viviendas para veteranos, HUD-VASH, le cuesta al hotel un promedio de $30,000 por persona por año. En comparación, el condado de Sonoma invierte entre $80,000 y $180,000 anualmente por persona en situación de calle, sin ni siquiera proveerles un refugio: solo en costos de interacción policial, servicios de crisis y hospitalizaciones.

“Los propietarios de hoteles pueden salvar sus ingresos convirtiendo sus propiedades y proporcionando un bien social. Ninguno de nosotros sabe cómo se verá afectada la industria hotelera después del COVID-19,” concluyó.

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ASHINGTON ― Con la fecha límite de impuestos del 15 de julio ya en el pasado, el Servicio de Impuestos Internos recuerda a todos los contribuyentes que no hay una forma secreta de averiguar cuándo se emitirá un reembolso.

Getting a refund this year means there's no need to adjust withholding for 2020 To help avoid a possible surprise next year, taxpayers should look to make changes now. Adjusting tax withholding with an employer can help ensure that neither too much nor too little tax is withheld from an employee's paycheck.

The Tax Withholding Estimator helps taxpayers figure out the right amount.

La mayoría de los contribuyentes ya presentaron su declaración federal de impuestos y muchos ya recibieron su reembolso. Aquellos que aún no, están comprensiblemente ansiosos por obtener detalles de cuándo recibirán sus reembolsos. Cuando de reembolsos de impuestos se trata, algunos mitos comunes continúan circulando y desinformando a los contribuyentes.

Calling the IRS or a tax professional will provide a better refund date

Algunos datos claves podrían ayudar a las personas a comprender mejor el proceso de reembolso: • Los contribuyentes que presentan electrónicamente y usan depósito directo pueden obtener sus reembolsos más rápido que los que presentan una declaración en papel, especialmente ya que la pandemia de COVID-19 redujo el personal del IRS disponible para procesar las declaraciones de papel.

• Los contribuyentes que presentan una declaración de papel posiblemente enfrentarán retrasos en el procesamiento de la declaración y en recibir el reembolso.

• La manera más fácil y efectiva de revisar su reembolso es a través de “¿Dónde está mi reembolso?”

• Esta herramienta está disponible en IRS.gov y en la aplicación móvil IRS2Go. • El estado de su reembolso puede revisarse dentro de las 24 horas posteriores a que el contribuyente reciba la notificación de aceptación de e-file.

• “¿Dónde está mi reembolso?” se actualiza una vez al día, usualmente durante la noche.

Retrasos en el procesamiento de declaraciones de papel

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Ordenar una trascripción de impuestos es una manera secreta de obtener una fecha de reembolso Ordenar una transcripción de impuestos no ayudará a los contribuyentes a averiguar cuándo recibirán su reembolso y no acelera la fecha de entrega del reembolso.

La herramienta ¿Dónde está mi reembolso? debe estar equivocada porque todavía no hay fecha de depósito Cuando ¿Dónde está mi reembolso? muestra que se recibió su declaración significa que el IRS la está procesando. Algunas declaraciones podrían tomar más tiempo que otras ya que necesitan revisión.

Esto podría suceder si la declaración: • Contiene errores

El IRS continúa procesando declaraciones electrónicas y de papel, emitiendo reembolsos y aceptando pagos.

• Está incompleta

El IRS experimenta demoras en el procesamiento de las declaraciones de papel debido al personal limitado. Esto causa retraso para emitir reembolsos. Los contribuyentes que ya presentaron una declaración de papel deben saber que el IRS las procesa en el orden en que se reciben. Además, los intereses sobre los reembolsos individuales de 2019 reflejados en las declaraciones presentadas antes del 15 de julio de 2020, generalmente se pagarán desde el 15 de abril de 2020 hasta la fecha del reembolso. Los pagos de intereses pueden recibirse por separado del reembolso y se consideran ingresos tributarios en el año recibido.

• Incluye el Formulario 8379, Distribución para el Cónyuge Perjudicado, que pudiese tomar hasta 14 semanas en procesar

Los contribuyentes que presentaron una declaración de papel no deben de presentar la misma declaración otra vez o llamar al IRS. Mitos comunes acerca de reembolsos de impuestos incluyen: Obtener un reembolso este año significa que no hay necesidad de ajustar la retención para el 2020 Para ayudar a evitar una sorpresa tributaria el próximo año, los contribuyentes deben hacer cambios ahora. Hacer un ajuste a la retención de impuestos con el empleador puede asegurar que le retengan la cantidad correcta del cheque de pago del empleado. El Estimador de Retención de Impuestos ayuda a los contribuyentes a determinar la cantidad correcta.

Llamar al IRS o a un profesional de impuestos proporcionará una mejor fecha de reembolso Comunicarse con el IRS o con un profesional de impuestos no apresurará la fecha del reembolso.

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ASHINGTON - With the July 15 tax deadline now past, the Internal Revenue Service reminds all taxpayers that there is no secret way to find out when a refund will be issued.

Most taxpayers have already filed their federal tax return, and many have already received their refund. Those that have not are understandably eager for details about when their refund will arrive. When it comes to tax refunds, a few common myths keep circulating and misinforming taxpayers.

Some key facts can help people understand the refund process better: • Taxpayers who file electronically and use direct deposit can expect their refund faster than those who mail a paper return, especially since the COVID-19 outbreak has reduced IRS staffing available to process paper returns.

• Taxpayers who file a paper tax return are likely to face processing and refund delays.

El IRS contactará al contribuyente por correo si necesita más información para procesar la declaración de impuestos. Las personas que esperan un reembolso por correo deben planificar el tiempo adicional que tarda un cheque en llegar.

• The best and easiest way to check on a refund is Where's My Refund?

Algo está mal si la cantidad del reembolso es menos de la esperada

• A tax refund's status can be checked within 24 hours after the taxpayer receives the e-file acceptance notification.

Hay muchas razones distintas que pueden causar que un reembolso de impuestos sea diferente de lo esperado. Situaciones que podrían reducir un reembolso incluyen: • El contribuyente cometió errores matemáticos u otras faltas • Adeudar impuestos federales o estatales, manutención de niños, préstamos estudiantiles u otras deudas atrasadas federales no tributarias.

• El IRS retiene parte del reembolso mientras revisa un artículo reclamado en la declaración El IRS enviará por correo al contribuyente una carta explicando si se realizan estos ajustes. Algunos contribuyentes también pueden recibir una carta de la Oficina del Servicio Fiscal del Departamento del Tesoro si su reembolso se redujo para pagar ciertas obligaciones financieras.

Los contribuyentes pueden llamar a la línea directa automatizada de reembolso del IRS al 800-8291954, que usa la misma información que “¿Dónde está mi reembolso?”. No hay necesidad de llamar al IRS a menos que “¿Dónde está mi reembolso?” indique que lo haga.

• The Where's My Refund? tool available on IRS. gov and the IRS2Go mobile app.

Contacting the IRS or a tax professional will not expedite a refund. IRS assistors and tax professionals cannot move up a refund date nor do they have access to any "special" information that will provide a more accurate refund date.

Ordering a tax transcript is a secret way to get a refund date Ordering a tax transcript will not help taxpayers find out when they will get their refund and it does not accelerate the issue date of a refund.

The Where's My Refund? tool is wrong because there's no deposit date yet When Where's My Refund? shows the tax return status is received it means that we have received the tax return and are processing it.

Some returns may take longer to process than others and needs further review. This includes when a return: • Includes errors • Is incomplete • Is affected by identity theft or fraud • Includes a Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, which could take up to 14 weeks to process Taxpayers will be contacted by mail if the IRS needs more information to process a tax return. People waiting for a refund in the mail should plan for the additional time a check takes to arrive.

Something is wrong when the refund amount is less than expected

• "Where's My Refund?" is updated once a day, usually overnight.

There are a lot of reasons that cause a tax refund to be different than expected. Situations that could decrease a refund include:

Processing delays for paper tax returns

• Taxpayer math errors or mistakes

The IRS continues to process electronic and paper tax returns, issue refunds, and accept payments.

• Owing federal or state taxes, child support, student loans or other federal non-tax obligations

The IRS is experiencing delays in processing paper tax returns due to limited staffing. This is causing refund delays. Taxpayers who have already filed a paper return should know that the IRS is processing paper returns in the order in which they are received. In addition, interest on individual 2019 refunds reflected on returns filed by July 15, 2020, will generally be paid from April 15, 2020, until the date of the refund. Interest payments may be received separately from the refund and are considered taxable income in the year received.

• A portion of the refund is held while IRS reviews an item claimed on the return

Taxpayers who filed a paper return should not

The IRS will mail a letter of explanation if these adjustments are made. Some taxpayers may also receive a letter from the Department of Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service if their refund was reduced to offset certain financial obligations.

Taxpayers can call the IRS's automated refund hotline at 800-829-1954, which uses the same information as "Where's My Refund?". There is no need to call the IRS unless Where's My Refund? says to do so.

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HISTORIC MEXICAN CHILES EN NOGADA REINVENT THEMSELVES AS BURGERS

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uebla (México) - El histórico platillo de los chiles en nogada, asociado con la Independencia de México, se reinventa en el estado de Puebla en forma de hamburguesa y cemita, una combinación barroca con un platillo extranjero y otro tradicional.

Teresa Moreno, cocinera del restaurante Fonda de Santa Clara, cuenta a EFE que innovaron para deleitar a los paladares más exigentes, que gustan de sabores inéditos pese a que el chile en nogada es una tradición en Puebla desde hace casi 200 años.

"La idea de la cemita y hamburguesa fue de Rubén Araujo Jr. para darle un nuevo cambio a la fonda, ya que con esta pandemia tenemos que dar más, para atraer más gente, más turismo, que conozcan cosas nuevas e innovadoras", explica.

La preparación para la hamburguesa y la cemita, un tradicional emparedado de Puebla, lleva tiempo y dedicación, comenta Moreno, porque lleva los mismos ingredientes de los chiles en nogada, como frutas, carne, nuez, granada, almendra, pasas, perejil y cebolla.

Se necesita el pan de hamburguesa, preparado con ingredientes secretos del chef, que se corta por la mitad para untarle mermelada de manzana y durazno.

Comida con Historia Por sus ingredientes, la temporada de chiles en nogada es de julio a septiembre, según la Secretaría federal de Turismo, por lo que es un platillo típico de las fiestas patrias de México, que el 16 de septiembre celebra el Día de la Independencia.

El origen de la receta se remonta a 1821 y la versión más popular señala que las monjas del convento de Santa Mónica, en Puebla, crearon el platillo para el cumpleaños del general Agustín de Iturbide, el 28 de agosto.

Las monjas agustinas crearon el plato con los tres colores de la bandera del Ejército Trigarante, encabezado por Iturbide, con los ingredientes de la temporada para celebrar también la firma de los Tratados de Córdoba en el estado de Veracruz el 24 de agosto de 1821.

Por ello, el chile representa el color verde, la granada el rojo y la salsa de nuez inventada por las monjas, la famosa nogada, el blanco.

La cocinera de la Fonda de Santa Clara asegura que su reinvención no contradice esta tradición.

"La idea no es quitarle el mérito al chile en nogada, ese siempre va a ser el chile en nogada, ya que muchos de nosotros lo conocemos, conocemos sus sabores y los ingredientes que llevan", afirma Moreno.

Innovar en La Crisis

Después se coloca la carne de res y cerdo, y se baña con la nogada, como se llama a la salsa de nuez que distingue al platillo.

Este restaurante ha asumido el reto de crear este platillo para superar la crisis por la pandemia, que en México ha dejado casi 339.00 casos y cerca de 39.000 muertos por COVID-19.

Al final, se colocan tiran de chile poblano capeado con huevo, para después verter un poco más de nogada y decorarla con granada y perejil.

El principal desafío, apunta Moreno, es que las hamburguesas y las cemitas queden con el mismo sabor que los chiles en nogada, algo que los comensales han aprobado.

Para la cemita es el mismo procedimiento, pero lleva milanesa, pata de res, jamón, queso y aguacate, lo que significa una revolución total de ambos platillos tradicionales.

"Es un manjar de sabor que no se puede dejar de probar, al principio es un poco extraño pero sin duda son una explosión de sabores", asevera.

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uebla (Mexico) - The historic dish of chiles en nogada, associated with the Independence of Mexico, has been reinvented in the state of Puebla in the form of a hamburger and Puebla’s cemita sandwich, a Baroque combination with a foreign and a traditional dish.

Teresa Moreno, cook at the Fonda de Santa Clara restaurant, tells EFE that they innovated to delight the most demanding palates, who enoy unprecedented flavors despite the fact that chile en nogada has been a tradition in Puebla for almost 200 years.

"The idea of the cemita and hamburger came from Rubén Araujo Jr. to give a new change to the Fonda, since with this pandemic we have to give more to attract more people, more tourism, so they are enticed by new and innovative things," she explains.

Preparing for the hamburger and the cemita, a traditional Puebla sandwich, takes time and dedication, says Moreno, because it has the same ingredients as the chiles en nogada, such as fruits, meat, nuts, pomegranates, almonds, raisins, parsley, and onions.

You need the hamburger bun, made with secret chef ingredients, that is cut in half to spread apple and peach jam.

From there beef and pork are added, which are then bathed with the nogada, the walnut sauce that distinguishes the dish and gives it its name.

At the end, they put strips of poblano pepper covered with egg, and then pour a little more nogada and decorate it with pomegranate and parsley.

For the cemita it is the same procedure, but it has milanesa, beef leg, ham, cheese and avocado, which means a total remix of both traditional dishes.

Food with History

Due to its ingredients, the season for the chiles in nogada dish is from July to September, according to the Federal Secretary of Tourism, making it a typical dish for Mexico's national holidays, which on September 16 celebrates its Independence Day. The origin of the recipe dates to 1821 and the most popular version indicates that the nuns from the convent of Santa Mónica, in Puebla, created the dish for the birthday of General Agustín de Iturbide, on August 28.

The Augustinian nuns created the dish with the three colors of the Trigarante Army flag, led by Iturbide, with the ingredients of the season to also celebrate the signing of the Treaties of Córdoba in the state of Veracruz on August 24, 1821.

For this reason, the chili represents the color green, the pomegranate red and the white-hued walnut sauce invented by the nuns, the famous nogada.

The cook at the Fonda de Santa Clara assures that her reinvention does not contradict this tradition.

"The idea is not to take away the merit of the chile en nogada, that is always going to be the chile en nogada, since many of us know it, we know its flavors and the ingredients they carry," says Moreno.

Innovate in the Crisis This restaurant has taken on the challenge of creating this dish to overcome the crisis caused by the pandemic, which in Mexico has left almost 339,00 cases and nearly 39,000 deaths from COVID-19.

The main challenge, Moreno points out, is that the hamburgers and cemitas have the same flavor as the chiles en nogada, something that diners have fortunately approved of.

"It is a delicacy of flavor that cannot be missed, at first it is a little strange but without a doubt they are an explosion of flavors", she asserts.

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ACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Trump administration released a proposal this week that would make it easier for banks and payday lenders to charge sky high interest rates - despite California laws against predatory lending.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency wants to overturn the "true lender" doctrine and allow payday lenders to evade state interest-rate caps by listing a bank as the lender.

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l Arcángel Metatrón, es conocido como el “Rey de todos los Ángeles", es quien se encuentra en la más alta jerarquía del mundo angelical. Su historia es tan antigua como llena de hermosas virtudes. Es el único Ángel, que en la antigüedad fue un ser humano, a quien se conoció como el profeta Enoc, séptimo patriarca después de Adán. Se cree que Enoc, vivió alrededor de 365 años y fue el padre del hombre más longevo de la historia, Matusalén, quien vivió durante 969 años.

Enoc es mencionado varias veces en las sagradas escrituras.

Génesis 5:21-24-27 6:5; Hebreos 11:5 y, Judas 14, 15.

a los seres humanos a perdonar y a olvidar pesares del pasado.

Los creyentes que le invocan afirman que su relación con el Ángel, les ayuda a desarrollar las virtudes humanas que agradan a Dios. Otra de sus funciones celestiales, es guiar a las personas a mejorar sus relaciones personales y sociales; volviendo al creyente más comprensivo, justo y tolerante.

Los Ángeles son nuestros hermanos mayores y guías espirituales, son esas voces internas y esos presentimientos que nos alertan cuando corremos algún tipo de peligro. Si prestamos atención a esas corazonadas que sentimos, de ese modo nuestros guías se irán haciendo presentes en nuestras vidas de manera más directa y continua. Ellos han venido a enseñarnos el amor, la piedad y la justicia divina.

Fue un hombre tan justo, noble, caritativo y bondadoso; que al momento de su muerte, Dios le llevó al cielo y le convirtió en el “Arcángel Metatrón”.

Según historias judías se cree que fue Metatrón, quién detuvo a Abraham, quien estaba a punto de sacrificar a su hijo Isaac, en nombre de Dios. Génesis 21:1-7; 22:1-18. Es también quien guió a los judíos en su jornada a través del desierto.

Pleagaria a Metatrón

También se le conoce a este portentoso Arcángel como “El canciller del cielo” y “ Ángel de la alianza”.

Su función principal es supervisar el recuento de todos los humanos y sus acciones en el libro de la vida. A él se le atribuye el versículo 25 del salmo 37 de la Biblia.

amado Padre, el Dios omnipotente.

Al haber sido un humano convertido en Ángel, Metatrón comprende las debilidades humanas y ayuda a las personas a superarse espiritualmente, a ser más compasivos, genuinos y apacibles. Una de las funciones principales de este ser maravilloso, consiste en ayudar a purificar los sentimientos y las acciones del ser humano. Es quien brinda el amor hacia los semejantes, los animales, los árboles, el agua y todo ser viviente. Él asiste a las personas en momentos de tribulación, brinda auxilio y socorro en épocas difíciles, tempestades y ansiedad. Ayuda

Milagroso Arcángel Metatrón, guía con tu luz benefactora nuestro destino, convierte en un remanso de paz aquel camino, que nos lleve a la justicia benevolente de nuestro Por muy oscuros que sean los senderos humanos, regálanos tu amor para que nos amemos como hermanos.

Que sea la santa y justa divinidad del cielo la llama ardiente que siempre nos de consuelo.

Lauren Saunders, associate director of the National Consumer Law Center, says this will bring back rent-a-bank schemes and allow companies such as OppLoans and Loan Mart to charge 100% or even 200% in interest.

"It's outrageous at this time of economic crisis that the Trump administration, in action after action, is siding with predatory lenders charging outrageous interest rates that just push people into debt and make it harder and harder for them to feed their family," says Saunders.

Suzanne Potter California News Service

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ACRAMENTO, California - La administración Trump lanzó una propuesta esta semana que facilitaría a los bancos y prestamistas cobrar altas tasas de interés, a pesar de las leyes de California contra los préstamos abusivos.

La Oficina del Contralor de la Moneda quiere revocar la doctrina del "prestamista verdadero" y permitir a los prestamistas del día de pago evadir los límites de las tasas de interés estatales al enumerar a un banco como prestamista.

Lauren Saunders, directora asociada del Centro Nacional de Derecho del Consumidor, dice que esto traerá de vuelta los esquemas de rent-a-bank y permitirá que compañías como OppLoans y Loan Mart cobren el 100% o incluso el 200% en intereses.

rezamos, oramos y lo pedimos con todo el corazón.

Amén

Los federales dicen que el cambio es necesario

aquel refugio de paz que nos llene de fortaleza.

Intercede por nosotros, por los que piden compasión,

Recently the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau repealed rules that required payday lenders to make sure borrowers can afford to repay the loans.

And the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation repealed its guidance to banks, limiting interest rates on small-dollar loans to 36% or less.

Saunders says last year, California tightened up some loopholes to forbid interest rates of more than 100% on loans up to $10,000.

"In reaction, three large payday lenders announced that they were going to ignore California law and team up with banks to avoid the law, because banks aren't subject to state interest-rate limits," says Saunders. "They haven't done that yet but this proposed rule would make it easier."

The public comment period on the proposed rule is open at regulations.gov until September 3. The final rule, which comes out this fall, is likely to draw a legal challenge from consumer groups.

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"Es indignante en este momento de crisis económica que la administración Trump, en una acción tras otra, se ponga del lado de los prestamistas abusivos que cobran tasas de interés escandalosas que simplemente obligan a las personas a endeudarse y les dificulta cada vez más alimentar a su familia", dice Saunders.

Que sea el amor al Eterno y a su naturaleza,

The feds say the change is necessary to help banks sell their loans, and manage liquidity and risk. This is the latest move by the administration that favors payday lenders.

para ayudar a los bancos a vender sus préstamos y administrar la liquidez y el riesgo. Este es el último movimiento de la administración que favorece a los prestamistas de día de pago.

Recientemente, la Oficina de Protección al Consumidor Financiero derogó las normas que exigían a los prestamistas del día de pago asegurarse de que los prestatarios puedan pagar los préstamos.

Y la Corporación Federal de Seguros de Depósitos derogó su orientación a los bancos, limitando las tasas de interés de los préstamos pequeños al 36% o menos.

Saunders dice que el año pasado, California endureció algunas lagunas para prohibir tasas de interés de más del 100% en préstamos de hasta $ 10,000.

"En reacción, tres grandes prestamistas del día de pago anunciaron que iban a ignorar la ley de California y se unirían a los bancos para evitar la ley, porque los bancos no están sujetos a los límites estatales de tasas de interés", dice Saunders. "Todavía no lo han hecho, pero esta regla propuesta lo facilitaría".

El período de comentarios públicos sobre la regla propuesta está abierto en rules.gov hasta el 3 de septiembre. Es probable que la regla final, que se publicará este otoño, genere un desafío legal por parte de los grupos de consumidores.

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EARTHTALK Q&A: FOOD STORAGE IN DISPOSABLE PLASTIC

EARTHTALK Q&A: ALMACENAR ALIMENTOS EN PLÁSTICO DESECHABLE

Photot Caption: Green-minded grocery shoppers spend more time in the bulk aisle than your average consumer given their preference for avoiding disposable packaging on single-use food items and products. Photo Credit: Retha Ferguson / Pexels

Los compradores de comestibles con mentalidad ecológica pasan más tiempo en el pasillo a granel que su consumidor promedio dada su preferencia por evitar el empaque desechable en productos y productos alimenticios de un solo uso. Photo Credit: Artem Beliaikin / Pexels

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Dear EarthTalk: Any tips for reducing the amount of disposable plastic I use for food storage? - J. Spencer, Gaithersburg, MD

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nalysts estimate that of the over six billion tons of plastic produced worldwide since the 1950s, we have recycled only nine percent of it and incinerated another 12 percent. The remaining, some 4.8 billion tons of plastic is either still in use, filling up landfills, or littered into streets, streams and eventually the ocean.

About a third of the plastic produced worldwide is for single-use applications (bottles, bags, utensils, food storage, etc.)—and it is these items that most commonly end up on the side of the road. Researchers discussed in a 2019 paper in Nature that if we do nothing to step up flagging efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle plastics, we could have three times as much of it littered into the global environment by 2060.

So, what’s an environmentally conscious consumer to do? For starters, avoid getting plastic bags at the store. Either bring your own reusable one or if you need to go disposable, at least opt for paper that can be recycled or composted. And if you are food shopping, gravitate toward the bulk items aisle where you can buy just the right amount without unnecessary extra packaging.

Another way to cut down on single use plastic is ditching plastic straws. Americans go through about 500 million plastic straws daily. Opting for reusable straws (metal, silicone, bamboo or glass, anyone?)—or no straw at all—is one of the simplest ways to cut down on disposable plastic.

According to the non-profit Center for EcoTechnology (CET), the kitchen is one place where you can definitely make some easy adjustments to save plastic. For starters, ditch the plastic wrap; it’s difficult to recycle and can clog recycling processing machines. One great alternative is beeswax paper, which is reusable, washable and compostable. (Make sure to wash it with

cold water only so the wax doesn’t melt.)

“Another alternative to plastic wrap is storing your food in glass storage containers or glass jars,” adds CET. “Glass is 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without loss in quality or purity.”

Putting dish cloths to use is another way to eschew plastic wrap for keeping produce fresh. Simply wrap up those fruits or veggies in a cloth instead of plastic—or put them in a bowl and cover with a dish cloth and rubber band for a tight seal—and put ‘em in the fridge.

One often overlooked environmental downside of the coronavirus situation is that restaurants throw in so much disposable plasticware for to-go and delivery orders— whether customers need it or not. That’s why a coalition of 120 environmental groups recently teamed up to send letters to seven national food delivery companies asking they change their default ordering process to one that does not automatically include utensils, napkins, condiments and straws in order to reduce the tsunami of single-use plastic pollution entering our oceans, landfills and incinerators.

CONTACTS: Future scenarios of global plastic waste generation and disposal, https:// www.nature.com/articles/s41599-018-02127; “Zero Waste Substitutes to Eliminate Single Use Plastic in Your Kitchen,” https:// www.centerforecotechnology.org/zerowaste-substitutes-to-eliminate-single-useplastic-in-your-kitchen/; UberEats, GrubHub, Delivery.com, Doordash, Seamless, PostMates & Caviar Asked to “Hold The SingleUse Plastics, Please,” https://seaturtles.org/ ubereats-grubhub-delivery-com-doordashseamless-postmates-caviar-asked-to-holdthe-single-use-plastics-please/.

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os analistas estiman que de los más de seis mil millones de toneladas de plástico producidos en todo el mundo desde la década de 1950, hemos reciclado solo el nueve por ciento e incinerado otro 12 por ciento. El resto, unas 4.800 millones de toneladas de plástico todavía están en uso, llenando rellenos sanitarios o tiradas en las calles, arroyos y, finalmente, en el océano.

Alrededor de un tercio del plástico producido en todo el mundo es para aplicaciones de un solo uso (botellas, bolsas, utensilios, almacenamiento de alimentos, etc.), y son estos artículos los que comúnmente terminan al costado del camino. Los investigadores discutieron en un artículo de Nature en 2019 que si no hacemos nada para intensificar los esfuerzos para reducir, reutilizar y reciclar plásticos, podríamos tener el triple de basura en el medio ambiente mundial para 2060.

Entonces, ¿qué debe hacer un consumidor con conciencia ambiental? Para empezar, evite comprar bolsas de plástico en la tienda. Traiga su propio papel reutilizable o, si necesita hacerlo, al menos opte por papel que pueda reciclarse o compostarse. Y si está comprando alimentos, gravite hacia el pasillo de artículos a granel donde puede comprar la cantidad justa sin un embalaje adicional innecesario.

Otra forma de reducir el plástico de un solo uso es deshacerse de las pajitas de plástico.

Los estadounidenses pasan por unos 500 millones de pajitas de plástico al día. Optar por pajitas reutilizables (metal, silicona, bambú o vidrio, ¿alguien?), O nada de paja, es una de las formas más simples de reducir el plástico desechable.

Según el Centro sin fines de lucro de EcoTechnology (CET), la cocina es un lugar donde definitivamente puede hacer algunos ajustes fáciles para ahorrar plástico. Para empezar, deshazte de la envoltura de plástico; es difícil de reciclar y puede obstruir las máquinas de procesamiento de reciclaje. Una gran alternativa es el papel de cera de abejas, que es reutilizable, lavable y compostable. (Asegúrese

de lavarlo solo con agua fría para que la cera no se derrita).

"Otra alternativa a la envoltura de plástico es almacenar sus alimentos en contenedores de vidrio o frascos de vidrio", agrega CET. "El vidrio es 100% reciclable y puede reciclarse sin cesar sin pérdida de calidad o pureza".

Utilizar paños de cocina es otra forma de evitar la envoltura de plástico para mantener los productos frescos. Simplemente envuelva esas frutas o verduras en un paño en lugar de plástico, o póngalas en un tazón y cúbralas con un paño para platos y una banda de goma para un sello hermético, y póngalas en el refrigerador.

Una desventaja ambiental que a menudo se pasa por alto de la situación del coronavirus es que los restaurantes tiran mucho material plástico desechable para llevar y entregar pedidos, ya sea que los clientes lo necesiten o no. Es por eso que una coalición de 120 grupos ambientalistas se unió recientemente para enviar cartas a siete empresas nacionales de entrega de alimentos pidiéndoles que cambien su proceso de pedido predeterminado a uno que no incluya automáticamente utensilios, servilletas, condimentos y pajitas para reducir el tsunami utilizar la contaminación plástica que ingresa a nuestros océanos, vertederos e incineradores.

CONTACTOS: Escenarios futuros de la generación y eliminación global de desechos plásticos, https://www.nature.com/articles/ s41599-018-0212-7; "Sustitutos cero residuos para eliminar el plástico de un solo uso en su cocina", https://www.centerforecotechnology. org/zero-waste-substitutes-to-eliminate-single-use-plastic-in-your-kitchen/; A UberEats, GrubHub, Delivery.com, Doordash, Seamless, PostMates & Caviar se les pide que "sostengan los plásticos de un solo uso, por favor" https://seaturtles.org/ubereats-grubhub-delivery-com-doordash-seamless-postmatescaviar-pidió-para-sostener-los-plásticos-deun-uso-por favor /.

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AN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS, Calif. -- This week is the seventh annual Latino Conservation Week, and advocates for the environment are asking Congress to take action on several important bills.

The Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California, or PUBLIC Lands Act, would add protections to public lands outside of Los Angeles, on the Central Coast and in the forests of northwest California. Christine Tamara, partnership engagement manager with Hispanic Access Foundation, said the San Gabriel Mountains in particular offer an important release for families who need a break from the asphalt jungle.

"Being in SoCal, not everybody can afford to go to Disneyland. But everybody can afford to visit their public lands," Tamara said. "It is very costfriendly for a large family to go and enjoy time together. And so having access to those public lands is super important for our community."

A second bill, the Great American Outdoors Act is set for a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. It would fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund and tackle a massive maintenance backlog at national parks.

"Al estar en SoCal, no todos pueden permitirse el lujo de ir a Disneylandia. Pero todos pueden permitirse visitar sus tierras públicas", dijo Tamara.

"Es muy económico para una familia numerosa ir y disfrutar el tiempo juntos. Por lo tanto, tener acceso a esas tierras públicas es muy importante para nuestra comunidad".

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"They are part of our cultural history," Gonzalez said. "We have a connection to the land, and we can ensure that these continue to stay protected."

Gonzalez noted access to nature is an important part of public health, wellness and recreation for urban populations especially during the pandemic when people tend to get isolated indoors.

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La Protección de paisajes únicos y hermosos al invertir en California, o la Ley de tierras públicas, agregaría protecciones a las tierras públicas fuera de Los Ángeles, en la costa central y en los bosques del noroeste de California. Christine Ta-

Un segundo proyecto de ley, la Ley Great American Outdoors, se someterá a votación en la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos el miércoles. Financiaría completamente el Fondo para la Conservación de la Tierra y el Agua y abordaría una acumulación masiva de mantenimiento en parques nacionales.

José González, fundador de Latino Outdoors, dijo que las comunidades Latinx han valorado mucho las tierras públicas.

"Son parte de nuestra historia cultural", dijo González. "Tenemos una conexión con la tierra, y podemos asegurar que estos continúen protegidos".

González señaló que el acceso a la naturaleza es una parte importante de la salud pública, el bienestar y la recreación para las poblaciones urbanas, especialmente durante la pandemia cuando las personas tienden a aislarse en el interior.

Más información está disponible en latinoconservationweek.com.

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Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA Y REUNIÓN Propuesta de cierre de la estación Atherton de Caltrain Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (PCJPB, por sus siglas en inglés) llevará a cabo una audiencia pública con el fin de recibir comentarios sobre la propuesta del cierre de la estación Atherton de Caltrain. El cierre propone discontinuar el servicio de la estación Atherton y retirarla de futuros cronogramas. El 15 de enero del 2020, el Pueblo de Atherton apoyó tentativamente el cierre de la estación, de conformidad con un Acuerdo en un Memorando de Entendimiento entre ambas partes.

En la actualidad, la estación solo recibe servicio los fines de semana y cada 90 minutos, con un promedio de 114 pasajeros por día. La configuración de abordaje central de la estación limita las operaciones, ya que los trenes que vienen desde la dirección opuesta deben esperar por seguridad hasta que los pasajeros aborden el tren en la estación.

Sesión pública Caltrain llevará a cabo una sesión virtual para presentar las propuestas y recibir comentarios del público.

Miércoles, 29 de julio del 2020, 5:30 p.m.

Enlace Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97368870471 Identificador de webinario: 973 6887 0471 Acceso telefónico: 1.669.900.9128; Identificador de reunión: 9736 8870 471 Audiencia pública Los Directores de PCJPB llevarán a cabo una audiencia pública virtual para discutir el propuesto cierre de la estación. El Consejo invita al público a participar en esta audiencia, para tratar el posible cierre de la estación de Atherton. El público puede participar mediante el enlace Zoom de Internet y/o por teléfono.

Jueves, 6 de agosto del 2020, 9 a.m. (o poco después, tan pronto como esté el público listo) Zoom Info: https://zoom.us/j/95032112562 Webinar ID: 950 3211 2562 Acceso telefónico: 1.669.900.9128; ID Reunión: 950 3211 2562 El publico puede enviar comentarios antes de la audiencia, mediante el formulario en línea de www. caltrain.com/athertonclosure, o por correo regular, electrónico o por teléfono: Board Secretary (Secretaría) Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board P.O. Box 3006, San Carlos, CA 94070-1306 Changes@caltrain.com 1.800.660.4287 (TTY 650.508.6448) Para solicitar servicios de traducción o interpretación, sírvase llamar a Caltrain al teléfono 1.800.660.4287 con tres días de anticipación como mínimo | 如需翻譯,請電 1.800.660.4287.

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VEHICLE FOR SALE Vehicle: 2010 Ford Focus VIN: 1FAHP3FNXAW282509 Date: July 25, 2020 Time: 10:00AM Location: 1064 Palm Street, San Jose, CA 95110 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666896 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Next Level Tees, 685 N 6th St., Apt 615, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yorks on Fire, LLC, 685 N 6th St., Apt 615, 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/ Sarah York Yorks on Fire, LLC Co-Owner/Co-Manager Ar ticle/Reg#: 202017910100 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/17/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 666896 July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666810 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA SALUD, 103 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name

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and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ana D. Marroquin Yanes, 6920 Rosana St, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/06/2020.

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 D. Marroquin This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/15/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 666810 July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666875 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JEM CREATION, 3284 Isadora Drive, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Emeline Fernandez, 3284 Isadora Drive, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Emeline Fernandez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/17/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 666875 July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666377 The following person(s)

is (are) doing business as: Fabricare Laundromat, 3779 Williams Rd, 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): Saul Coria, 181 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025.

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/ Saul Coria Fabricare Laundromat Owner Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/29/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 666377 July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666597 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: M & EE TRADING, LLC, 300 South King Road, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): M & EE TRADING LLC, 211 Park Road, Burlingame, CA 94010. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 4/28/2020.

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/ Phuong Mai M & EE TRADING, LLC Owner Ar ticle/Reg#: 202012210783 Above entity was formed in the state of CA

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666521 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Clean with HOCI, 3283 De La Cruz Blvd, Suite E, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: General Partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Shawna Futagaki, 1054 Brockhampton Court, San Jose, CA 95136. Robert Beal, 1017 Cedar Terrace, San Pablo, CA 95606. 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/ Shawna Futagaki This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/06/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 666521 July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666870 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BAZAK BAZAK RICE HOT DOG, 1710 Oakland Rd, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SIRIUS PLACE INC, 411 Piedmont, Irvine, CA 92620. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/10/2020. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN653759. “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/ Kisang Lee SIRIUS PLACE INC CEO Article/Reg#: C4247389 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/17/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 666870

July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 665900 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Oak Meadow Dental Center, 210 Oak Meadow Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: unincorporated association other than a partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Robert Edward Dyer,570 University Ave #9, Los Gatos, CA 95032. Christina Marie Fantino, 16050 Winterbrook Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 8/15/2000. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN606800. “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/ Robert Edward Dyer This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/08/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 665900 July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666759 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Abi's Crochet Crafts, 2200 Pettigrew Dr, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Abigail Anne Diaz, 2200 Pettigrew Dr, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Abigail Diaz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/14/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 666759 July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666863 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BERGERA Architectural Plans, 2151 Oakland Rd Spc 64, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County. This business

JUL 24 - JUL 30, 2020 is owned by a: Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Blanca E Rodriguez Garcia, 2151 Oakland Rd Spc 64, San Jose, CA 95131. Gerardo Diaz Burgos, 2151 Oakland Rd Spc 64, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/10/2020. 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/ Blanca E Rodriguez Garcia This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/17/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 666863 July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666802 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lost Worlds Funtropolous, 5401 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LWA Enterprises LLC, 6379 Clark Ave Suite 240, Dublin, CA 94568. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Glen Peterson This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/15/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 666802 July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666690 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: teeterra, 5348 Elrose Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Viktoriia Velikanova, 5348 Elrose Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124. 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/ Viktoriia Velikanova This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/10/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 666690 July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV368456 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nena Rodriguez Morales.

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

Maria R Morales AKA Maria Elena Rodriguez Morales AKA Maria Elena Morales to Nena Rodriguez Morales. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/22/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 22, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV368113 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Baek Soo Kwak and Young Hee Kwon. Petitioner(s) Baek Soo Kwak and Young Hee Kwon have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dongwoo Kwak to Andy Dongwoo Kwak. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/22/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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JUL 24 - JUL 30, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV368195 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Paul Zuniga. Petitioner(s) Paul Zuniga has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Paul Zuniga to Pablo Cuello Zuniga.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/22/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 14, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV368399 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Angelina Hwang. Petitioner(s)Angelina Hwang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angelina Hwang to Angelina Bee. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/22/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 20, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367084 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kalin

Esavi Dizadjttekieh.

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

Kalin Esavi Disadjttekieh to Kalin Esavi. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/25/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 13, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV368373 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: David Reyes. Petitioner(s) David Reyes has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. David Reyes to David LaRocque. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/22/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 17, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2020 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Jean L. Acklam Case No. 20PR187881 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Jean L. Acklam. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Diane O’Hearn in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.

The Petition for Probate requests that Diane O'Hearn be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4. The petition requests the

EL OBSERVADOR | CELEBRATING 40 YEARS | www.el-observador.com 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 Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many 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 consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an 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: August 24, 2020, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, 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. 9. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Gerald W. Cummings 1030 E. El Camino Real #426 Sunnyvale, CA 94087 408.615.8930 July 24, 31, 2020 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV357632 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the

application of: Cassie Xu. Petitioner(s) Cassie Xu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Haihua Xu to Cassie Xu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/18/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 14, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666530 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Antonio’s Plastering, 1359 Cameilia Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Antonio Acosta, 1359 Cameilia Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303. 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/ Antonio Acosta This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/06/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 666530 July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666669 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Grand Flooring, 1510 Oakland Road, Suite 150, 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): Asxend, Inc., 1510 Oakland Road, Suite 150, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 01/10/2020.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN600130. “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/ Jason Pae Asxend, Inc. CEO Article/Reg#: 3787121 Above entity was filed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/09/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 666669 July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666595 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Educational Neuropsychology Associates, 555 Bryant Street 711, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): YenChi Huang, 1171 Fife Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/01/2016.

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/ Yen-Chi Huang This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/07/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 666595 July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666563 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sha Design LLC, 533 San Lorenzo Terrance Unit 5, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sha Design LLC, 533 San Lorenzo Terrance Unit 5, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/12/2013. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts form previous filing] of previous file #: FBN580473. “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/ Yen Chih Yao Sha Design LLC CEO Ar ticle/Reg#: 201420410392

Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/07/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 666563 July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666664 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STUDIO ZUCCHERO, 12482 Titus Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Katherine Chen, 12482 Titus Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070. 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/ Katherine Chen This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/09/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 666664 July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666649 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: eBear Education, 4298 Samson Way, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yang Zhou, 4298 Samson Way, San Jose, CA 95124. Yantao Sun, 4298 Samson Way, San Jose, CA 95124. 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/ Yang Zhou, Yantao Sun This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/09/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 666649 July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666662 The following person(s)

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS is (are) doing business as: Tabu Shabu, 1410 El Paseo de Saratoga, San Jose, CA 95130, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): TBBAYAREA, Inc., 2160 Coolidge Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 8/15/2020.

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/ David Pham TBBAYAREA Inc. CEO Article/Reg#: 4218377 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/09/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 666662 July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666698 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ORASISS Vision, 3196 Heritage Estates Court, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jerry Lewis Campagna, 3196 Heritage Estates Court, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jerry Lewis Campagna This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/10/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 666698 July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV368050 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cinthya Escalera Atilano, David Collin Atilano Tamayo, Joshua Tamayo Atilano Escalera, David Joseph Atilano Escalera.

Petitioner(s) Cinthya Escalera Atilano/David Atilano Tamayo have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree chang-

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ing names as follows: a.

Cinthya Escalera Atilano to Cinthya Escalera Tamayo b. David Collin Atilano Tamayo to David Tamayo c. Joshua Tamayo Atilano Escalera to Joshua Tamayo d. David Joseph Atilano Escalera to David Joseph Tamayo. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/22/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 10, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV368029 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Michael Rong-Hann Hwu. Petitioner(s) Michael Rong-Hann Hwu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rong-Hann Michael Hwu to Michael RongHann Hwu b. Ronghann Michael Hwu to Michael Rong-Hann Hwu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/22/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 10, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV368127 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mary Louise Thom.

Petitioner(s) Mary Louise Thom has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mary Louise Thom to MARY LOUISE DURAN THOM. THE

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COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/08/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 13, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV368110 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xiaoli Deng. Petitioner(s) Xiaoli Deng has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Xiaoli Deng to Chanelle D Cho. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/22/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 13, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV368112 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Zhilun Cao. Petitioner(s) Zhilun Cao has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Zhilun Cao to Allen Brian Cho. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/22/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the

petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 13, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV368154 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Avery Linh Tan. Petitioner(s) Avery Linh Tan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Avery Linh Tan to Avery Qiao-Hong Linh Vuong. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/08/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 14, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2020 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Oliver Hodge Case No. 20PR188306 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Oliver Hodge. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Larry Hodge in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3. The Petition for Probate requests that Larry Hodge 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. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: August 31, 2020, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, 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

EL OBSERVADOR | CELEBRATING 40 YEARS | www.el-observador.com 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. 9.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Domenico Scire 1735 North First Street, Suite 116 San Jose, CA 95112 408.441.1900 July 17, 24, 31, 2020 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Bao Quoc Vu Case No. 20PR188371 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Bao Quoc Vu. 2.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Ngoc Quoc Vu in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3. The Petition for Probate requests that Ngoc Quoc Vu 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. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 03, 2020, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, 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. 9.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Domenico Scire, Esq. 1735 North First Street, Suite 116 San Jose, CA 95112 408.441.1900 July 17, 24, 31, 2020 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Edwin Nolasco Echaluce Case No. 20PR188216 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Edwin Nolasco Echaluce. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Anna Echaluce in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.

The Petition for Probate requests that Anna Echaluce be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many 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 consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an 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: August 12, 2020, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, 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. 9.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Gerald W. Cummings 1030 E. El Camino Real #426 Sunnyvale, CA 94087 408.910.7021 July 17, 24, 31, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666453 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Monet Teas, 6549 Jeremie Dr, San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mangrong Ho, 6549 Jeremie Dr, San Jose, CA 95120.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 6/22/2020. 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/ Mang-rong Ho This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/01/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 666453 July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666374 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOA Election Solutions,1750 Meridian Ave #5399, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: General Partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Cecil Simon, 1400 N Loop, San Jose, CA 95126. Lisa Steingart, 1496 Aurelian Lane, San Jose, CA 95126.

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

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be

false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Lisa Steingart This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/29/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 666374 July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666499 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The MSL Collective, 6032 Afton Ct, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Michelle Glogovac, 6032 Afton Ct, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 6/22/2020.

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/ Michelle Glogovac This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/02/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 666499 July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ARENAS CLEANING SERVICES, 1605 Cragwood Ln, 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): Jose L. Lopez Arena, 1605 Cragwood Ln, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose L. Lopez Arena, Owner.

This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/12/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 666023 July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367948 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rebecca Alvarez.

Petitioner(s)

JUL 24 - JUL 30, 2020 Rebecca Alvarez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Vicente Antonio Corrales to Vicente Reyes. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/08/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 08, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367956 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bruno Alejandro Aivarc-Banuelos.

Petitioner(s) Bruno Alejandro Aivarc-Banuelos has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Bruno Alejandro Aivarc-Banuelos to Bruno Alejandro Cervantes. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/01/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 08, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367735 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Connie Banda Bartlett.

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

Connie Banda Bartlett to Una Consuelo Banda.

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

of name should not be granted on 8/25/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 01, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367818 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tran Nguyen. Petitioner(s) Tran Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tran Ngoc Nguyen to Josephine Ngoc Nguyen. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/25/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 02, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367820 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rebecca Renay Villalobos-Medina. Petitioner(s) Rebecca Renay Villalobos-Medina has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rebecca Renay Villalobos-Medina to Rebecca Renee Medina. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/01/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the

JUL 24 - JUL 30, 2020 county of Santa Clara.

July 02, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367787 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Robinson.

Petitioner(s) Robinson has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Robinson to Richard Dean Robinson Jr. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/25/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 02, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367873 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mary Jane Marcus.

Petitioner(s) Mary Jane Marcus has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mary Jane Marcus to Mary Jane Moutsanas. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/01/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 06, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367243 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elisa Su-

san Rivera. Petitioner(s) Elisa Susan Rivera has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elisa Susan Rivera to Elisa Susan Bryan. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/11/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 16, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367904 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Amre Shakimov. Petitioner(s) Amre Shakimov has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Amre Shakimov to Amre Shakim. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 9/01/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 07, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV350294 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cal Rise Semela. Petitioner(s) Cal Rise Semela has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cal Rise Semela to Rise Sipho Semela. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/11/2020 at 8:45 am,

EL OBSERVADOR | CELEBRATING 40 YEARS | www.el-observador.com Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 30, 2020 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Monica Garcia Madueno (aka Monica Garcia) Case No. 20PR188313 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Monica Garcia Madueno, Monica Garcia, Monica G. Madueno. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Benerando Madueno in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.

The Petition for Probate requests that Benerando Madueno 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: August 26, 2020, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, 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. 9. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Shahram Miri 80 Gilman Ave Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 408.866.8382 July 10, 17, 24, 2020 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Dorothy McMullan Case No. 20PR187873 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Dorothy McMullan. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Katharine Spivak in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.

The Petition for Probate requests that Katharine Spivak 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: August 06, 2020, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, 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 con-

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Anita Steburg 2033 Gateway Place, 5th Floor San Jose, CA 95110 408.573.1122 July 10, 17, 24, 2020 SECOND AMENDED Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of JOHN CHARLES MYERS I Case No. 20PR187820 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHN CHARLES MYERS I. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed

by Zafar Malik in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Zafar Malik aka Zef Malik 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: July 27, 2020, at 9:01am, Dept. 13, 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. 9. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court.

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

10. Attorney for Petitioner: Huma J. Ellahie 2542 S. Bascom Ave., STE 235 Campbell, CA 95008 408.579.1282 July 3, 10 and 17, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666192 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mangal Grill, 502 Ross Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Asteria Bar and Grill, Inc., 502 Ross Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. 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/ Emrah Gures Asteria Bar and Grill, Inc. President Article/Reg#: 3918100 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/22/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 666192 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 665737 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NOR-CAL FENCE, 665 Burnett Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Tracy Delgado, 665 Burnett Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 6-04-2015. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: 605695. “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/ Tracy Delgado This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/29/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 665737 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666252 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: One Cult Apparel, Kreative Kollaborations, Global Network Distribution, Culture House, 3101 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: General Partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ivan Carter, 875 Northrup Street unit 19, San Jose, CA 95126.

Zelby R. Nelson, 188 Wilson Dr. Apt 2, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 6/19/15. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN606836. “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/ Ivan Carter This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/23/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 666252 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

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NAME STATEMENT NO. 666208 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Integrated Health, 2175 De La Cruz Blvd #9, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alford Orozco, 2301 Carlmont Dr. #25, Belmont, CA 94002. 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/ Alford Orozco This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/23/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 666208 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666294 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CLEAR WATER JANITORIAL SERVICE, 30 Willow St Apt #7, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Margarita Ramirez Dominguez, 30 Willow St Apt #7, San Jose, CA 95110. 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/ Margarita Ramirez D. This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/25/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 666294 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666280 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SMILEY DOCTOR, 373 S. Monroe St Ste 203, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Reena Gupta DDS INC, 373 S. Monroe St Ste 203, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 11/15/10.

This filing is a refiling [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previ-

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ous file #: FBN607587. “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/ Reena Gupta Reena Gupta DDS INC. CEO Article/Reg#: C2852102 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/24/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 666280 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666004 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRANSPORTIV, LLC, 2398 Walshe Ave. Ste. 001, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a: Limited Liability Company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): TRANSPORTIV, LLC, 2398 Walshe Ave. Ste. 001, Santa Clara, CA 95051. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Long Tran TRANSPORTIV, LLC President & CEO Ar ticle/Reg#: 202009211101 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/11/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 666004 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666340 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lashfairies Beauty, 1630 Oakland Rd Suite A203, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lina Siv, 121 Herlong Ave, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 7/01/2019.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN665431. “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/ Lina Siv This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/26/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 666340 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666076 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Main Street Salon, 105 Main Street, Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Nicoll Monique Kane Sandlin, 660 Torwood Lane, Los Altos, CA 94022. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 6/06/2020. 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/ Nicoll Kane Sandlin This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/16/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 666076 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666052 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PLUMBKRAZY PLUMBING, 789 Hickory Way, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a: Married Couple. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sebastian Alberto Sarmiento, 789 Hickory Way, San Jose, CA 95129.

Maria Yvana Sarmiento, 789 Hickory Way, San Jose, CA 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Sebastian A Sarmiento This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/15/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Sandy Chanthasy, Deputy File No. FBN 666052 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666247 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Theera Foods, 6136 Banner Dr, San Jose,

EL OBSERVADOR | CELEBRATING 40 YEARS | www.el-observador.com CA 95123, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an: Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rukmani Srivinasan, 6136 Banner Dr, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Rukmani Srinivasan This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/23/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 666247 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 666258 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Cinthyas Boutique, 2020 Tobago Ave, 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): Antonia Torres, 2020 Tobago Ave, San Jose, CA 95122.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN665298. “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/ Antonia Torres This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/24/2020.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 666258 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.666210 The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name AUTO SYSTEMS GO, 1621 Ambergrove Dr, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County.

Rafael Llanes-Romero, 37811 Fremont Blvd #30, Fremont, CA 94536. This business was conducted by an individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on 05/05/2020 under file no. FBN665253 Rafel Llanes-Romero July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/23/2020 Statement of

Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO.666053 The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name PLUMB KRAZY PLUMBING, 8880 New Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. David Aloe,8880 New Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020. This business was conducted by an individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on 05/13/2014 under file no.

FBN591998 David Aloe July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/15/2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367416 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anthony Gustavo Turcios.

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

Anthony Gustavo Turcios to Anthony Gustavo Blanco Turcios. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/18/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 22, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV362354 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ngoc Nguyen Bao Le. Petitioner(s) Ngoc Nguyen Bao Le has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ngoc Nguyen Bao Le to Krystal Le. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/11/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date

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

June 26, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367420 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Claudio Flores Sangao.

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

Claudio Flores Sangao to Austin Flores. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/18/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 22, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367642 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Po-Yuan Tseng. Petitioner(s) PoYuan Tseng has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Po-Yuan Tseng to Han Tomiko Tseng. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/25/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 29, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367418

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anusha Natarajan and Hemanth Padmanabhan. Petitioner(s) Anusha Natarajan and Hemanth Padmanabhan have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Diya P Hemanth to Dia Hemanth. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/18/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 22, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367522 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Andy Robby Perez.

Petitioner(s) Andy Robby Perez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Andy Robby Perez to Andy Ember Perez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/11/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 25, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367731 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Abolfazl Tavakoli Hedayat Pour.

Petitioner(s) Abolfazl Tavakoli Hedayat Pour has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abolfazl Tavakoli Hedayat Pour to Abolfazl

JUL 24 - JUL 30, 2020 Tavakoli. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/18/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 01, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367628 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Javier Gutierrez. Petitioner(s) Javier Chavez Gutierrez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Javier Chavez Gutierrez to Xavier Campeon Chavez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/25/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 29, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367737 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Pooja Jagdish Ramnani.

Petitioner(s) Pooja Jagdish Ramnani has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Pooja Jagdish Ramnani to Pooja Nitin Changlani. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/18/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause

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

July 01, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367697 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ayala Guy. Petitioner(s) Yael Platt-Guy & Dotan Guy has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ayala Guy to Noga Guy. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/25/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 30, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 20CV367749 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mohammad Reza Barghisavar.

Petitioner(s) Mohammad Reza Barghisavar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mohammad Reza Barghisavar to Ray Barghi. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 8/25/2020 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 01, 2019 Julie A. Emede Judge of the Superior Court July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020

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ON LOK CONTINUES TO SERVE SENIORS ON LOK SIGUE AYUDANDO A LOS MAYORES DURANTE LA PANDEMIA DE COVID-19 DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC "On Lok nos entrena para usar adecuadamente el equipo de protección cuando vamos a las "On Lok staff is trained and equipped with PPE for home care services."

Cecilia Rodriguez is providing home care services to On Lok seniors. Photo Credit: On Lok Lifeways

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Celina Rodríguez Special to El Observador

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n Lok Lifeways PACE provides care for the health and wellbeing of seniors in the Bay Area. Even during the pandemic, On Lok has continued to offer its services in seniors’ homes. This is the case of Cecilia Rodriguez, who has been working for On Lok in San Jose as a physical therapy assistant for the past five years.

“All our services are still available, but with some changes. For instance, we are still cooking in the kitchens, but now we provide home-delivered meals instead of meals at the center. In my case, I’m currently helping the home care department. I visit our participants at their homes to bring them their medications and make sure they take them. I’m also accompanying them to their doctors’ appointments, especially those seniors who don’t speak English. Also, On Lok is training us so we can properly use PPE while providing our home care services”, Cecilia shares with us.

“We’re also delivering activity care packages so they can be entertained.

We are in touch with them by phone, and remind them of our 24/7 phone line in case they need anything. We’re doing everything we can so our participants can feel they’re well taken care of in a safe way. I’m proud to be a part of the On Lok team because we work for people that really need some support”, Cecilia concludes.

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On Lok Lifeways PACE provides a comprehensive health plan for adults over 55 with medical needs. It is recognized as a Medicare and Medi-Cal program.

Contact On Lok by calling their Spanish phone line: 1-866-565-7223.

This story was aired on Celina Rodriguez’s Radio Program titled Buenas Tardes Con Celina, KZSF 1370 AM La Kaliente.

Celina Rodríguez Especial para El Observador

trabajando para On Lok en San José como ayudante de rehabilitación.

n Lok Lifeways PACE es una organización que se preocupa por la salud y el bienestar de nuestros mayores en el Área de la Bahía. Incluso durante la pandemia, los profesionales de On Lok Lifeways continúan ofreciendo sus servicios en los hogares de los mayores a los que ayuda. Este es el caso de Cecilia Rodríguez, que lleva cinco años

“Todos los servicios siguen funcionando, pero con ciertos cambios. Por ejemplo, las cocinas de los centros siguen abiertas, pero ahora las comidas se reparten a domicilio. En mi caso, ahora estoy ayudando en el departamento de home care, que es el cuidado en casa. Voy a los hogares de nuestros participantes a llevar sus medicamentos y asegurarme de que los están tomando. También los acompaño a sus citas médicas, sobre todo a los mayores que no hablan inglés. Además, On Lok nos ofrece entrenamiento para que aprendamos a utilizar adecuadamente el equipo de protección cuando vamos a las casas de nuestros participantes”, nos cuenta Cecilia.

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“También les hacemos llegar paquetes para que estén entretenidos. Estamos en contacto con ellos vía telefónica y les recordamos que On Lok tiene una línea de asistencia por teléfono durante las 24 horas del día por si llegaran a necesitar algo. Estamos haciendo todo lo posible para que nuestros participantes estén bien atendidos y de forma segura. Para mí es un orgullo pertenecer al equipo de On Lok, porque trabajamos con personas que de veras necesitan un apoyo”, concluye Cecilia.

On Lok Lifeways PACE ofrece un plan de salud integral para adultos mayores de 55 años con necesidades médicas. Está reconocido como un programa de Medicare y Medi-Cal. Póngase en contacto con On Lok llamando a su línea telefónica en español: 1-866-565-7223.

Esta historia se emitió en el programa de radio de Celina Rodríguez titulado "Buenas Tardes Con Celina", en KZSF 1370 AM La Kaliente.

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