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MEET KAMALA AND HER VALUES

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his life to serving the public interest with decency and honorability.

l cabo de semanas de angustia, la realidad se impuso y Joe Biden pasó la estafeta a Kamala Harris. Fue un triunfo de su sentido de responsabilidad histórica: de haberse mantenido en la carrera y perdido frente a Donald Trump, el juicio de la historia habría sido devastador.

Kamala inherits a mission and a challenge: to prevent Donald Trump's return to power, and to reunite a Democratic family that had lost faith and hope.

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Ahora Biden se despide como un digno patriarca. Un político congruente que dedicó más de cinco décadas de su vida a servir al interés público con decencia y honorabilidad.

Kamala hereda una misión y un reto: evitar el regreso de Donald Trump al poder, y reunificar a una familia demócrata que había perdido la fe y la esperanza.

En sólo 24 horas la campaña de Harris recaudó 81 millones de dólares de 888,000 donantes y casi 60,000 voluntarios se inscribieron como voluntarios de su campaña. Se trata del principal termómetro para comprobar que el relevo generacional fue una bocanada de aire fresco que resucitó el alma de los demócratas.

Como hija de un padre jamaiquino y de una madre Tamil de India, Kamala vive en carne propia la realidad de las comunidades migrantes.

In just 24 hours, Harris' campaign raised $81 million from 888,000 donors and nearly 60,000 volunteers signed up to volunteer for his campaign. This is the main thermometer to verify that the generational change was a breath of fresh air that resurrected the soul of the Democrats.

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Durante su primer discurso de campaña, Kamala articuló, con una fter weeks of anguish, reality sola pregunta, el predicamento que prevailed and Joe Biden tienen más de 150 millones de vopassed the baton to Kamala Harris. It was a triumph of his sense tantes elegibles en 2024. of historical responsibility: had he “¿En qué país queremos vivir? En stayed in the race and lost to Donald un país de libertad, compasión y de Trump, the judgment of history would estado de derecho. ¿O en un país de have been devastating. caos, miedo y odio?” La respuesta a esa interrogante queda en al aire Now Biden says goodbye as a worthy para ser respondida en las urnas con patriarch. A consistent politician who dedicated more than five decades of tu voto el martes 5 de noviembre.

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As the daughter of a Jamaican father and a Tamil mother from India, Kamala experiences firsthand the reality of migrant communities.

At 59 years old, her life is a testament to the spirit that animates all expatriates: sacrifice and effort to provide well-being and a better future for our people.

As an attorney, California attorney general, senator and vice president, she has been a tireless advocate for civil rights.

She supports the Dream Act and opens the door for the legalization of more than 11 million undocumented immigrants.

A sus 59 años, su vida es un testamento del espíritu que anima a todos los expatriados: sacrificio y esfuerzo para darles bienestar y un mejor futuro a los nuestros.

One of her first acts as a candidate was to confirm Julie ChávezRodríguez, granddaughter of the venerable César Chávez, as manager of her presidential campaign.

Como abogada, procuradora de justicia de California, senadora y vicepresidenta, ha sido una incansable defensora de los derechos civiles.

She has been a fierce protector of women's reproductive rights and has pushed for sensible reforms to regulate firearms.

Apoya el Dream Act y abre la puerta para la legalización de más de 11 millones de indocumentados.

In her first message from Democratic campaign headquarters in Delaware, Kamala made clear that her experience as California attorney general will allow her to deal with a convicted criminal accused of sexual abuse and 34 fraud charges. “I know guys like Donald Trump,” she said with a grimace of a smile.

Uno de sus primeros actos como candidata fue confirmar a Julie Chávez-Rodríguez , nieta del venerable César Chávez, como gerente de su campaña presidencial.

Ha sido una aguerrida protectora de los derechos reproductivos de la mujer y ha impulsado reformas sensibles para regular las armas de fuego.

En su primer mensaje desde los cuarteles centrales de la campaña demócrata en Delaware, Kamala dejó en claro que su experiencia como fiscal general de California le permitirá lidiar con un criminal convicto acusado de abuso sexual y de 34 acusaciones de estafas. “Conozco a los tipos como Donald Trump”, dijo con la mueca de una sonrisa.

Nancy Pelosi la definió como una mujer “brillantemente astuta”. Ese temperamento fuerte le valdrá cuando cruce espadas con Trump el 10 de septiembre en el segundo debate

Nancy Pelosi described her as a “brilliantly astute” woman. That strong temperament will serve her well when she crosses swords with Trump on September 10 in the second presidential debate.

During her first campaign speech, Kamala articulated, with a single question, the predicament facing more than 150 million eligible voters in 2024.

“What country do we want to live in?

In a country of freedom, compassion and the rule of law. Or in a country of chaos, fear and hatred?” The answer to that question remains up in the air to be answered at the polls with your vote on Tuesday, November 5.

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BIDEN DROPPING OUT OF 2024 RACE 'HEALTHY FOR DEMOCRACY'

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ver the weekend, while self-isolating and recovering from COVID, President Joe Biden announced he is stepping down as the Democratic candidate in the 2024 election.

"It would've been healthier to have done it earlier but I think if there was a shift, it would actually be really healthy for democracy," Eliasoph explained.

"Because it would show that Democrats at least really care about the truth. About what the person who is supposed to be leading the country is like."

Eliasoph pointed out Biden struggled to sell the public on his ability to do the job and his policy wins, which she said eroded confidence in the party and among voters. Biden will finish out his term, which has sparked criticism from Republicans, who said if he is unfit for reelection, he should resign now.

In a statement, Harris said she will work to unite the Democratic Party and the nation, even as some Democrats call for an open nomination process.

Biden's decision to drop out of the race comes as many congressional Democrats publicly called for him to step aside following his shaky performance in last month's debate against former President Donald Trump.

Eliasoph predicted the president likely faced more pressure.

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urante el fin de semana, mientras se aislaba y se recuperaba del COVID, el presidente Joe Biden anunció que renunciará como candidato demócrata en las elecciones de 2024.

Biden officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to become the new Democratic nominee.

Nina Eliasoph, professor of sociology at the University of Southern California, said while the announcement comes amid a tumultuous race, it shows democracy is alive.

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LA RETIRADA DE BIDEN DE LA CARRERA DE 2024 ES "SALUDABLE PARA LA DEMOCRACIA"

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"It's really risky for them -- not personally, necessarily, but for the party -- because if they say he should resign and he doesn't, it looks terrible," Eliasoph stressed. "You can bet on it, that if for every Democrat that's saying publicly he should resign, there's a lot who are saying privately that he should resign."

Eliasoph added her advice to voters would be to show their support for a party this election cycle, rather than the presidential candidate.

"They assemble staffs that put out the legislation," Eliasoph asserted. "That is why those lower-level, 'invisible' people who parties and legislators pick are really the main characters."

Many Democrats are thanking Biden for his years of service to the country and hope his decision will give them a better chance at defeating Trump in November. Republicans said the move will likely be met with legal challenges.

Biden respaldó oficialmente a la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris para convertirse en la nueva candidata demócrata.

Nina Eliasoph, profesora de sociología en la Universidad del Sur de California, dijo que si bien el anuncio se produce en medio de una carrera tumultuosa, demuestra que la democracia está viva.

"Hubiera sido más saludable hacerlo antes, pero creo que si hubiera un cambio, en realidad sería muy saludable para la democracia", explicó Eliasoph. "Porque demostraría que a los demócratas al menos realmente les importa la verdad.

Acerca de cómo es la persona que se supone debe liderar el país".

Eliasoph señaló que Biden tuvo dificultades para convencer al público de su capacidad para hacer el trabajo y de sus victorias políticas, lo que, según ella, erosionó la confianza en el partido y entre los votantes. Biden terminará su mandato, lo que ha provocado críticas de los republicanos, quienes dijeron que si no es apto para la reelección, debería dimitir ahora.

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Cuando tú apagas, California sigue brillando.

La decisión de Biden de abandonar la carrera se produce cuando muchos demócratas del Congreso le pidieron públicamente que se hiciera a un lado tras su desempeño inestable en el debate del mes pasado contra el expresidente Donald Trump.

Eliasoph predijo que el presidente probablemente enfrentaría más presión.

"Es realmente arriesgado para ellos -- no necesariamente a nivel personal, sino para el partido -- porque si dicen que debería dimitir y no lo hace, parece terrible", enfatizó Eliasoph." Se puede apostar que si por cada demócrata que dice públicamente que debería dimitir, hay muchos que dicen en privado que debería dimitir".

Eliasoph añadió que su consejo para los votantes sería mostrar su apoyo a un partido en este ciclo electoral, en lugar del candidato presidencial.

"Reúnen personal que elabora la legislación", afirmó Eliasoph. "Es por eso que esas personas 'invisibles' de nivel inferior que los partidos y los legisladores eligen son realmente los personajes principales".

Muchos demócratas agradecen a Biden por sus años de servicio al país y esperan que su decisión les brinde una mejor oportunidad de derrotar a Trump en noviembre. Los republicanos dijeron que la medida probablemente enfrentará desafíos legales.

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PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY: 3 THINGS YOU CAN DO

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he LGBTQ+ community celebrated their shared and lived experience this June during Pride Month. While the LGBTQ+ experience varies from individual to individual and from generation to generation, one constant remains – the importance of protecting health.

“We celebrate Pride because we are proud of who we are, what we have accomplished and where we are heading in advancing health equity,” says Brian Hujdich, executive director of the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health. “Part of protecting health – for ourselves and for the community – is focusing on prevention.”

Following are three important preventive health measures to take not only during Pride season, but all year long.

Prevent infectious diseases Mpox has remained a public health threat since it first captured headlines in 2022. Infections in the United States are more than double those reported at this time last year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – and a surge in cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo could lead to further escalation globally.

A virus similar to smallpox, mpox can affect anyone. However, the recent outbreak predominantly affected the LGBTQ+ community, underscoring the need for prevention.

According to the CDC, mpox is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact and people most at risk include gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men, as well as transgender or nonbinary people. Sixty percent of the at-risk population remains unvaccinated, and 15% have received only one dose of the vaccine, according to the CDC. To protect themselves, people at risk should ask their healthcare providers or pharmacists for more information and to determine if they should get the vaccine, which is available at physician offices, pharmacies and local health clinics.

Preventing HIV infection and sexually trans-

mitted infections (STIs) may be another important issue to discuss with your doctor.

Prophylactic medications like PrEP can help prevent HIV infection, while doxycycline can help stop the onset of STIs. Engage with your healthcare provider Having a provider who is LGBTQ+ culturally competent is just as important as preventive health measures. In fact, studies show that those who aren’t comfortable having open and honest conversations with their provider suffer worse health outcomes than others. You can research a provider’s background and interest in LGBTQ+ health care, and schedule an introductory appointment to meet them and gauge your comfort level.

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a comunidad LGBTQ+ celebró su experiencia compartida y vivida este mes de junio durante el Mes del Orgullo. Si bien la experiencia LGBTQ+ varía de un individuo a otro y de una generación a otra, una constante permanece: la importancia de proteger la salud.

“Celebramos el Orgullo porque estamos orgullosos de quienes somos, de lo que hemos logrado y hacia donde nos dirigimos en el avance de la equidad en la salud”, dice Brian Hujdich, director ejecutivo de la Coalición Nacional para la Salud LGBTQ. “Parte de la protección de la salud, para nosotros y para la comunidad, es enfocarnos en la prevención”.

A continuación se presentan tres importantes medidas preventivas de salud que se deben tomar no solo durante la temporada del Orgullo, sino durante todo el año.

Having pride in the community means taking steps to protect everyone’s health.

Mpox serves as a case in point. If enough people are vaccinated, viruses may have limited opportunities to infect new people, ultimately often posing less threat to the community overall. Conversely, if a virus is left unchecked, it can mutate; it may also grow in strength or in transmissibility and put more people at risk.

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It’s important to remember the power of community and conversation. Discuss these health topics with your friends, ask each other questions, and raise awareness.

As you continue to celebrate Pride all year long, focus on protecting your health using the tools available to you.

Un virus similar a la viruela, la viruela del mono, puede afectar a cualquier persona. Sin embargo, el reciente brote afectó principalmente a la comunidad LGBTQ+, lo que subraya la necesidad de prevención. Según los CDC, la viruela del mono se transmite por contacto directo de piel a piel y las personas con mayor riesgo incluyen a los homosexuales, bisexuales y otros hombres que mantienen relaciones sexuales con hombres, así como a las personas transgénero o no binarias. El 60% de la población en riesgo sigue sin vacunarse, y el 15% ha recibido solo una dosis de la vacuna, según los CDC. Para protegerse, las personas en riesgo deben pedir más información a sus proveedores de atención médica o farmacéuticos y determinar si deben recibir la vacuna, que está disponible en consultorios médicos, farmacias y clínicas de salud locales.

For more information about protecting your health, visit the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health: https://healthlgbtq.org/mpox/.

“The LGBTQ+ community has a legacy of quickly and collectively adapting to health concerns,” says Hujdich. “Being proactive in protecting your well-being allows you the freedom to fully enjoy yourself during Pride, throughout the summer, and all year long.”

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La viruela del mono ha seguido siendo una amenaza para la salud pública desde que acaparó los titulares por primera vez en 2022.

Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) de Estados Unidos, las infecciones en los Estados Unidos son más del doble de las reportadas en esta época el año pasado, y un aumento en los casos en la República Democrática del Congo podría conducir a una mayor escalada a nivel mundial.

La prevención de la infección por el VIH y las infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS) puede

ser otro tema importante que debe analizar con su médico. Medicamentos profilácticos como PrEP pueden ayudar a prevenir la infección por el VIH, mientras que la doxiciclina puede ayudar a detener la aparición de ITS. Interactúe con su proveedor de atención médica Tener un proveedor que sea culturalmente competente para la comunidad LGBTQ+ es tan importante como las medidas preventivas de salud. De hecho, los estudios demuestran que aquellos que no se sienten cómodos teniendo conversaciones abiertas y sinceras con su proveedor sufren peores resultados de salud que otros. Puede investigar los antecedentes y el interés de un proveedor en la atención médica LGBTQ+, y programar una cita introductoria para conocerlos y evaluar su nivel de comodidad.

Proteja a la comunidad Sentirse orgulloso de la comunidad significa tomar medidas para proteger la salud de todos. La viruela del mono es un buen ejemplo.

Si se vacunan suficientes personas, los virus pueden tener oportunidades limitadas para infectar a nuevas personas, lo que en última instancia suele representar una amenaza menor para la comunidad en general. Por el contrario, si un virus no se controla, puede mutar; también puede aumentar su fuerza o transmisibilidad y poner en riesgo a más personas.

Es importante recordar el poder de la comunidad y la conversación. Comente estos temas de salud con sus amigos, háganse preguntas unos a otros y generen conciencia. A medida que continúa celebrando el Orgullo durante todo el año, concéntrese en proteger su salud utilizando las herramientas disponibles para usted.

Para obtener más información sobre cómo proteger su salud, visite la Coalición Nacional para la Salud LGBTQ: https://healthlgbtq.org/ mpox/.

“La comunidad LGBTQ+ tiene un legado de adaptación rápida y colectiva a los problemas de salud”, dice Hujdich. “Ser proactivo en la protección de su bienestar le permite la libertad de disfrutar plenamente durante el Orgullo, durante todo el verano y durante todo el año”.

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LA POLÍTICA OCUPA UN LUGAR CENTRAL EN LA CONVENCIÓN NACIONAL DE EDUCADORES

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La Presidenta de la Federación Americana de Profesores, Randi Weingarten, hizo un llamado a sus miembros para que defiendan la democracia, , los derechos al voto y la educación pública en el período previo a las elecciones presidenciales de noviembre. Photo Credit: rorozoa / Freepik

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fter a historic weekend, politics turned out to be the major topic Monday July 22 at the national convention of more than 3,500 teachers union members.

The American Federation of Teachers, which is holding its biennial conference in Houston, is one of the groups to endorsed Kamala Harris for President.

Randi Weingarten, president of the federation, praised the Biden/Harris administration's commitment to public education, while accusing Republicans of undermining workers' rights and attacking academic freedom.

"When the history books are written about this moment, let them record that we the people united, mobilized, and voted down this existential threat to democracy and freedom," Weingarten stated.

Conservatives have argued public employee unions are too powerful.

Weingarten criticized the Trump administration's support of school vouch-

ers, arguing they largely help wealthy families pay for private or religious schools, diverting funds from public education.

The union leader also slammed efforts across the country to ban controversial books in school libraries and restrict teaching on history, social justice and climate change.

"They fear what we do: The teaching of reason, of critical thinking, of honest history, of pluralism," Weingarten asserted.

"Because their brand of greed, of power, of privilege cannot survive in a democracy of diverse, educated citizens."

Cassondra Curiel, a middle school English teacher and president of the United Educators of San Francisco, believes the administrations of Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden have improved education funding in recent years, but said much more needs to be done.

"Pre-COVID, California was the 46th funded public education system in the country and post-COVID, we've now risen to 36th," Curiel pointed out. "As the fifth-largest economy in

the world, we really have a moral obligation to fund public education like we mean it."

Leaders at the conference also called for stricter gun laws, to reduce the likelihood of school shootings going forward.

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La Federación Americana de Profesores es uno de los grupos que ha respaldado a Kamala Harris para la presidencia.

En su conferencia anual de Houston, la presidenta de la AFT, Randi Weingarten, elogio el compromiso de la administración Biden/ Harris con la educación pública, al tiempo que acuso a los republicanos de socavar los derechos de los trabajadores y atacar la libertad académica.

"Cuando se escriba la historia de este momento," dice Weingarten, "que quede constancia de que el pueblo se unió, se movilizo y rechazo por votación esta amenaza existencial para la democracia y la libertad."

Los conservadores han argumentado que los sindicatos de empleados públicos son demasiado poderosos.

Weingarten también critico el apoyo de la administración Trump a los vales escolares, argumentando que ayudan en gran medida a las familias ricas a pagar escuelas privadas o religiosas, desviando fondos de la educación pública.

La líder sindical también critico los esfuerzos en todo el país para prohibir libros controversiales en las bibliotecas escolares y

restringir la enseñanza sobre historia, justicia social y cambio climático.

"Temen lo que nosotros hacemos. La enseñanza de la razón, del pensamiento crítico, de la historia honesta, del pluralismo," asegura Weingarten. "Porque su avaricia de poder, y sus privilegios no pueden sobrevivir en una democracia de ciudadanos diversos y educados."

Cassondra Curiel, profesora en Educadores Unidos de San Francisco, cree que las administraciones del gobernador Gavin Newsom y del presidente Joe Biden han mejorado la financiación de la educación en los últimos anos.

Pero afirma que aún queda mucho por hacer.

"Antes de COVID, California era el sistema de educación pública financiado número 46 del país. Y después de COVID, hemos pasado al puesto 36," informa Curiel. "Como la quinta economía más grande del mundo, realmente tenemos la obligación moral de financiar la educación pública como es debido."

Los lideres de la conferencia también pidieron leyes de armas más estrictas, para reducir la probabilidad en el futuro de que se produzcan tiroteos en las escuelas.

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KAMALA HARRIS IMMEDIATELY GAINS BLACK, LATINO, AAPI SUPPORT AS BIDEN STEPS DOWN

It would be 'political malpractice' for anyone other than Kamala Harris to head the Democratic presidential ticket, says Shekar Narasimhan, chairman of the AAPI Victory Fund.

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KAMALA HARRIS OBTIENE INMEDIATO APOYO DE NEGROS, LATINOS Y AAPI DESPUÉS DE RENUNCIA DE BIDEN Sería una "negligencia política" que alguien que no fuera Kamala Harris encabezara la candidatura presidencial demócrata, dice Shekar Narasimhan, presidente del AAPI Victory Fund.

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trito. “Sabía, incluso en ese entonces, que habría un camino para que ella llegara hasta aquí”, dijo.

fter three weeks of intense pressure from members of his own party to step down, President Joe Biden announced July 21 that he would not seek re-election and immediately endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.

“Kamala no sólo va a revitalizar la base. Ella atraerá a más personas: la generación Z, la clase trabajadora, las mujeres, entre otros. Ella nos está animando a todos”, dijo Porter.

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“Estoy aquí para apoyar a la mejor persona para este trabajo, y esa es Kamala Devi Harris”, dijo Porter. "Haré todo lo que ella necesite para llevarla a donde merece estar".

“It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” said Biden in a statement.

“While it has been my intention to seek re-election, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus entirely on fulfilling my duties as president for the remainder of my term,” he said.

About an hour later, Harris, the first Black, South Asian and female Vice President, said she would seek the nomination. In a speech last week at the APIAVote Presidential Hall, Harris said: “This is the most existential, consequential, and important election of our lifetime.” She roundly condemned Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump, who may now be her opponent.

Biden’s Legacy Both the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus immediately endorsed Harris. Shekar Narasimhan, co-founder and chair of the powerful AAPI Victory Fund told Ethnic Media Services as news was breaking that his organization firmly endorses Harris. “We will work very hard to make sure she is the nominee,” he said. “Both for the legacy of Biden and for the sake of keeping the large Democratic coalition intact, it would be political malpractice for us not to nominate her.”

“Kamala Harris inherits the apparatus of the campaign. She is the logical nominee.”

Explaining the process, Narasimhan said Harris — and other Democrats who wish to step in to the race — would have to get a minimum of 300 pledged and signed delegates by Aug. 1. The nominee would then be announced Aug. 6. “The real surprise will be the vice presidential pick,” he said.

The Democratic National Convention begins Aug. 19 in Chicago, Illinois.

Carole Porter used to ride the bus with Harris from the Berkeley flatlands up to Thousand Oaks Elementary School in the early 1970s. The two have been close friends ever since. “Kamala is absolutely the right person for this job. She has worked so hard to get here and will break that last glass barrier.”

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starting to look like a landslide for Trump.”

“This completely shakes up the race. It’s likely more of a toss up now, and a real danger for Trump,” said Ramakrishnan. Trump has called his now apparent opponent “crazy,” and “nuts.” Minutes after Biden dropped out, Trump’s campaign launched into an attack on Harris.

Ramakrishnan noted that California Governor Gavin Newsom and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer have both stated they will not run.

The wild card is former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro, he said, adding that Latinos have felt a lack of visibility within this administration. Castro was one of the earliest to call for Biden to step down.

Wild Card Julian Castro “Kamala Harris has been an excellent Vice President, an electric campaigner, and is the strongest candidate to defeat Donald Trump,” said Castro on X/Twitter, shortly after the announcement.

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, would make a good vice presidential pick said Ramakrishnan, noting that the husband of former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, permanently disabled after an assassination attempt, is one of the strongest advocates for gun control.

Robert Camacho, a Latino elected delegate from California’s CD11, had mixed emotions about Biden stepping down. He and his husband Tim Miller spent a day with Biden last month when he came to the San Francisco Bay Area, and also met the President at the White House on June 15, 2022 when he signed an executive order protecting LGBTQ+ rights.

Porter has supported Harris since 2004, when she campaigned on the streets of San Francisco, using a fold-up ironing board on which to place flyers in her run for the District Attorney’s office. “I knew, even back then, that there would be a path for her to get here,” she said.

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“Kamala is not only going to re-energize the base.

She’s going to bring more people in: Gen Zs, the working class, women, among others. She is lifting us all up,” said Porter.

“It was heartbreaking for me to see the President go through the media attacks. We have had presidents with disabilities who served us well,” said Camacho, referring to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who served four terms, though afflicted with polio. “This was really disrespectful,” he said.

“I’m here to support the best person for this job, and that is Kamala Devi Harris,” said Porter. “I’ll do whatever she needs me to do to get her to where she deserves to be.”

Race Shakes Up Political science professor Karthick Ramakrishnan, founder of AAPI Data, told Ethnic Media Services that there has been a high level of dissatisfaction by Democrats and Republicans for their party’s nominees. “Biden’s debate performance put Democrats in a deeper deficit, although that was not reflected in polling numbers. But it was

Robert Camacho, derecha, con su esposo Tim Miller, izquierda, y el presidente Joe Biden. Photo Credit: Cortesía de Robert Camacho

“I feel like someone has attacked my family member,” he said, weeping as he spoke. “In Biden, I saw a man that gave his all in trying to make our lives better. He is and will always be a true leader.”

Camacho serves on the DNC’s Finance Committee, and has volunteered with the White House’s Office of Public Engagement’s outreach to the Latino community. He dismissed media chatter about Hispanics reportedly turning to Trump, saying polls consisting of not more than 2,000 people could not accurately represent a voting population of 14 million people.

Camacho said he will now firmly throw his support behind Harris.

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espués de tres semanas de intensa presión por parte de miembros de su propio partido para que dimitiera, el presidente Joe Biden anunció el 21 de julio que no buscaría la reelección e inmediatamente respaldó a la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris.

"Ha sido el mayor honor de mi vida ser su presidente", dijo Biden en un comunicado. “Si bien mi intención ha sido buscar la reelección, creo que lo mejor para mi partido y para el país es que me retire y me concentre por completo en cumplir mis deberes como presidente durante el resto de mi mandato”, dijo.

Aproximadamente una hora después, Harris, la primera vicepresidenta negra, del sur de Asia y mujer, dijo que buscaría la nominación. En un discurso la semana pasada en el Salón Presidencial APIAVote, Harris dijo: “Esta es la elección más existencial, trascendental e importante de nuestra vida”.

Condenó rotundamente al candidato republicano a la presidencia, Donald Trump, que ahora podría ser su oponente.

El legado de Biden Tanto el Caucus Negro del Congreso como el Caucus Hispano del Congreso respaldaron inmediatamente a Harris. Shekar Narasimhan, cofundador y presidente del poderoso AAPI Victory Fund, dijo a Ethnic Media Services cuando se conoció la noticia de que su organización respalda firmemente a Harris. "Trabajaremos muy duro para asegurarnos de que ella sea la nominada", dijo. “Tanto por el legado de Biden como por mantener intacta la gran coalición demócrata, sería una negligencia política por nuestra parte no nominarla”.

“Kamala Harris hereda el aparato de campaña. Ella es la candidata lógica”.

Al explicar el proceso, Narasimhan dijo que Harris -y otros demócratas que deseen participar en la carrera- tendrían que conseguir un mínimo de 300 delegados comprometidos y firmados antes del 1 de agosto. El candidato sería anunciado entonces el 6 de agosto. “La verdadera sorpresa será la elección de vicepresidente”, dijo.

La Convención Nacional Demócrata comienza el 19 de agosto en Chicago, Illinois.

Carole Porter solía viajar en autobús con Harris desde las llanuras de Berkeley hasta la escuela primaria Thousand Oaks a principios de la década de 1970. Los dos han sido amigos cercanos desde entonces. “Kamala es absolutamente la persona adecuada para este trabajo. Ha trabajado muy duro para llegar hasta aquí y romperá esa última barrera de cristal”.

Porter ha apoyado a Harris desde 2004, cuando hizo campaña en las calles de San Francisco, utilizando una tabla de planchar plegable para colocar folletos en su candidatura a la fiscalía de dis-

El profesor de ciencias políticas Karthick Ramakrishnan, fundador de AAPI Data, dijo a Ethnic Media Services que ha habido un alto nivel de insatisfacción por parte de demócratas y republicanos con los nominados de sus partidos. “El desempeño de Biden en el debate puso a los demócratas en un déficit más profundo, aunque eso no se reflejó en las cifras de las encuestas. Pero empezaba a parecer una victoria aplastante para Trump”.

“Esto revoluciona completamente la carrera. Probablemente ahora sea más bien un desastre y un peligro real para Trump”, dijo Ramakrishnan. Trump ha llamado a su ahora aparente oponente “loco” y “lunático”. Minutos después de que Biden se retirara, la campaña de Trump se lanzó a atacar a Harris.

Ramakrishnan señaló que el gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, y la gobernadora de Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, han declarado que no se presentarán. El comodín es el exsecretario de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano, Julián Castro, dijo, añadiendo que los latinos han sentido una falta de visibilidad dentro de esta administración. Castro fue uno de los primeros en pedir la dimisión de Biden.

Comodín Julián Castro “Kamala Harris ha sido una excelente vicepresidenta, una apasionada de la campaña y es la candidata más fuerte para derrotar a Donald Trump”, dijo Castro en X/Twitter, poco después del comunicado.

El senador Mark Kelly, demócrata por Arizona, sería una buena elección para vicepresidente, dijo Ramakrishnan, señalando que el marido de la ex congresista Gabby Giffords, permanentemente discapacitada tras un intento de asesinato, es uno de los más firmes defensores del control de armas.

Robert Camacho, un delegado latino electo del CD11 de California, tenía emociones encontradas sobre la renuncia de Biden. Él y su esposo Tim Miller pasaron un día con Biden el mes pasado cuando vino al Área de la Bahía de San Francisco, y también se reunieron con el presidente en la Casa Blanca el 15 de junio de 2022 cuando firmó una orden ejecutiva que protege los derechos LGBTQ+.

El voto LGBTQ+ “Siento como si alguien hubiera atacado a un miembro de mi familia”, dijo, llorando mientras hablaba.

“En Biden, vi a un hombre que lo dio todo para tratar de mejorar nuestras vidas. Él es y siempre será un verdadero líder”.

“Para mí fue desgarrador ver al presidente soportar los ataques de los medios. Hemos tenido presidentes con discapacidades que nos sirvieron bien”, dijo Camacho, refiriéndose a Franklin Delano Roosevelt, quien cumplió cuatro mandatos, aunque padecía polio. "Esto fue realmente una falta de respeto", dijo.

Camacho forma parte del Comité de Finanzas del Comité Nacional Demócrata y ha sido voluntario en el programa de extensión a la comunidad latina de la Oficina de Participación Pública de la Casa Blanca. Descartó los rumores de los medios sobre que los hispanos habrían recurrido a Trump, diciendo que las encuestas que constan de no más de 2.000 personas no podrían representar con precisión una población votante de 14 millones de personas.

Camacho dijo que ahora apoyará firmemente a Harris.

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Los formularios están vinculados al acuerdo legal propuesto por la Asociación Nacional de Agentes Inmobiliarios, que pone fin a la práctica de larga data de que el agente del vendedor de viviendas pague una comisión al agente del comprador. Benefició a los compradores que quizás no habían ahorrado suficiente dinero para pagarle a su agente.

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ig changes are imminent in the way homes are bought and sold, as the new forms for transactions in California are coming.

The forms are linked to the proposed legal settlement by the National Association of Realtors, which ends the long-standing practice of having a home seller's agent pay a commission to the buyer's agent. It benefited buyers who may not have saved up enough money to pay their agent.

George Lopez, a real estate agent in Indian Wells, explained buyers will now have to negotiate a separate contract to hire and pay their own agent.

"Even with these changes, a buyer can still purchase a home without having the money to pay their agent," Lopez explained. "The general public needs to understand that the real estate commissions have been, and will always be, negotiable - and that if they don't have money to pay their agent, they can still potentially negotiate it in their sale."

The lawsuit contended the old way of selling homes tended to drive up costs, as buyers' agents had more incentive to steer people to sellers willing to pay a higher commission. The changes are intended to empower homebuyers to negotiate for a better deal.

Lopez thinks most sellers will still offer to pay a real estate broker, rather than risk losing out on a big chunk of the prospective buyer pool. But it will have to be negotiated in the offer, as commissions will no longer be stated in the Multiple Listing Service. The changes also mean buyers' agents cannot just meet prospective clients "on the fly" anymore, to go check out a home for sale.

"You have to meet me at the office; we

have to have a meeting," Lopez pointed out. "We have to have an agreement in place that said that you're hiring me, or I can't show you any homes."

The new forms real estate agents use to complete transactions will take effect nationwide on Aug. 17.

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George López, un agente de bienes raíces en Indian Wells, explicó que los compradores ahora tendrán que negociar un contrato por separado para contratar y pagar a su propio agente.

"Incluso con estos cambios, un comprador aún puede comprar una casa sin tener el dinero para pagarle a su agente", explicó López. "El público en general necesita entender que las comisiones de bienes raíces han sido y siempre serán negociables, y que si no tienen dinero para pagarle a su agente, aún pueden potencialmente negociarlo en su venta".

La demanda sostenía que la antigua forma de vender casas tendía a aumentar los costos, ya que los agentes de los compradores tenían más incentivos para dirigir a la gente hacia vendedores dispuestos a pagar una comisión más alta. Los cambios tienen como objetivo empoderar a los compradores de viviendas para negociar un mejor trato.

López cree que la mayoría de los vendedores seguirán ofreciendo pagarle a un agente inmobiliario, en lugar de arriesgarse a perder una gran parte del grupo de posibles compradores. Pero habrá que negociarlo en la oferta, pues las comisiones ya no estarán indicadas en el Servicio de Listado Múltiple.

Los cambios también significan que los agentes de compradores ya no pueden simplemente reunirse con clientes potenciales "sobre la marcha" para ir a ver una casa en venta.

"Tienes que sentarte conmigo en la oficina, tenemos que tener una reunión", señaló López. "Tenemos que tener un acuerdo vigente que diga que me contratan o no puedo mostrarles ninguna casa".

Los nuevos formularios que utilizan los agentes de bienes raíces para completar transacciones entrarán en vigor en todo el país el 17 de agosto.

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CALIFORNIA DICE QUE LOS DETENIDOS POR ICE TIENEN DERECHOS LABORALES PERO GANAN 1 DÓLAR AL DÍA LIMPIANDO BAÑOS California no logró prohibir los centros de detención privados. Ahora se centra en las condiciones laborales de los inmigrantes que trabajan por 1 dólar al día.

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Corte de Apelaciones del Noveno Circuito de Estados Unidos, que dictaminó que el estado se estaba excediendo inconstitucionalmente en la aplicación federal de la ley de inmigración.

ncluso con todas las industrias donde los californianos se declararon en huelga durante el “caluroso verano laboral” del año pasado, algunos de los sitios de organización más activos en el estado bien pueden ser un par de centros privados de detención de inmigrantes en el Valle Central.

Pero durante la pandemia de COVID, cuando los brotes afectaron a Mesa Verde y otros centros de detención de ICE en California, pareció haber confusión sobre si los departamentos de salud locales tenían jurisdicción. Los defensores pidieron regulaciones más estrictas.

Las instalaciones de Mesa Verde y Golden State Annex, operadas por The GEO Group, un contratista federal de detención con sede en Florida, han sido un foco de activismo desde la pandemia. Pero no es el personal del Grupo GEO el que lucha por mejores salarios y condiciones laborales.

Son sus detenidos: inmigrantes que esperan los resultados de sus casos de deportación o solicitudes de asilo, muchos de los cuales también trabajan donde están encarcelados, fregando baños y cortándose el pelo por un dólar al día.

Los detenidos en las dos instalaciones del condado de Kern dijeron este mes que iniciaron la segunda huelga laboral y de hambre en dos años para protestar por las malas condiciones de vida y de trabajo. Hace dos años, demandaron por los salarios del programa.

Y durante la huelga de 2022, impulsaron a los reguladores de seguridad laboral de California a inspeccionar las instalaciones del Golden State Annex y emitir una citación a The GEO Group, lo que demuestra hasta qué punto el estado está traspasando los límites tradicionales de los derechos laborales.

El caso, que alega una violación “intencional y grave” de las leyes laborales estatales destinadas a prevenir la propagación del COVID-19, ha llamado la atención. Los expertos en política laboral y de inmigración creen que es la primera vez que el estado trata a los inmigrantes detenidos como empleados que se benefician de protecciones de seguridad en el lugar de trabajo. El caso se encuentra ante una junta de apelaciones de tres miembros de Cal/OSHA, la agencia de salud y seguridad ocupacional del estado, mientras California lucha por ampliar los derechos laborales a los presos estatales, incluida una propuesta en la boleta electoral de noviembre.

Aún más novedoso: la División de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional del estado envió en mayo al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de EE. UU. una solicitud para no deportar a siete denunciantes durante al menos dos años, bajo un programa de la administración Biden para proteger temporalmente a los trabajadores inmigrantes que ayudan con las investigaciones laborales.

“Cal/OSHA no puede implementar adecuadamente acciones coercitivas sin la cooperación de los trabajadores detenidos en estas situaciones”, escribió la jefa de la agencia, Debra Lee.

En 2021, Newsom firmó una ley que aclaraba que las instalaciones debían cumplir con las órdenes de salud locales y estatales. Otra disposición los sometió a las normas estatales de seguridad en el lugar de trabajo.

El Golden State Annex, un centro de detención del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de EE. UU., en McFarland el 8 de julio de 2024. Photo Credit: Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters / CatchLight Local

Es “muy inusual, si no único” que el estado pida a las autoridades federales de inmigración que suspendan temporalmente la deportación de los testigos estatales contra el contratista de las autoridades de inmigración, dijo Anastasia Christman, analista principal de políticas del Proyecto Nacional de Ley de Empleo.

La portavoz de Cal/OSHA, Erika Monterroza, declinó hacer comentarios sobre el caso ya que la compañía está apelando.

Un portavoz del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) de Estados Unidos también declinó hacer comentarios.

El abogado corporativo del Grupo GEO, Spencer Winepol, no respondió a múltiples solicitudes de comentarios sobre las quejas de los detenidos, la citación de Cal/ OSHA o las huelgas laborales y de hambre actuales.

La empresa, en su apelación de la citación y en declaraciones públicas anteriores, ha negado que los detenidos deban ser considerados empleados que estuvieron expuestos a riesgos laborales. También argumenta que la supuesta violación fue sólo técnica y ha sido corregida.

En la denuncia, los detenidos dijeron que no fueron informados sobre contactos cercanos con otras personas que tenían COVID-19; La citación del estado alega que la compañía no mantuvo un plan escrito requerido para prevenir la propagación del virus.

La empresa “discute vehementemente la noción de que cualquiera de estas personas sean empleados”, escribieron los abogados de The GEO Group a un juez de derecho administrativo de la junta de apelaciones de Cal/OSHA en abril de 2023. “Más bien, los detenidos nombrados eran participantes voluntarios en un programa voluntario establecido a nivel federal. Programa de Trabajo, diseñado para ofrecer rehabilitación y capacitación laboral”.

Si se confirma la citación, sería una victoria para los defensores de los inmigrantes que

han presionado sin éxito durante años para frenar los centros de detención privados en California.

“Es un territorio inexplorado tanto en términos de cuestiones laborales como también en términos generales sobre lo que California puede y no puede hacer frente a estas entidades privadas”, dijo Hamid Yazdan Panah, director de defensa de Immigrant Defense Advocates, que ha respaldado una prohibición a las empresas privadas. detención en California. “Hemos superado continuamente los límites en ese sentido”.

California lucha contra los centros de detención privados En una de muchas medidas contra la administración Trump, los legisladores estatales intentaron en 2019 prohibir el funcionamiento de centros privados de detención de inmigrantes en California.

Las instalaciones con fines de lucro “contribuyen al encarcelamiento excesivo” y “no reflejan nuestros valores”, dijo el gobernador Gavin Newsom en un comunicado al firmar el proyecto de ley.

En cambio, la administración Trump amplió las camas de detención de inmigrantes en California, incluso con The GEO Group, un gigante mundial de prisiones privadas que reportó 2,400 millones de dólares en ingresos el año pasado. Según su nuevo contrato, la compañía abrió las instalaciones del Golden State Anexo en McFarland y las autoridades de inmigración comenzaron a enviar detenidos allí en 2020.

Uno de los denunciantes en el caso Cal/ OSHA dijo que fue enviado a Golden State a fines de 2021, luego de ser liberado de una prisión estatal. Pero las condiciones de vida, como la comida, eran peores en los centros de detención, afirmó.

El hombre, que fue liberado el año pasado después de casi dos años de detención, habló bajo condición de anonimato por temor a poner en peligro los casos legales en curso. Dijo que contrajo COVID-19 en un dormitorio con docenas de otros detenidos; las acusaciones se hicieron eco en la denuncia de Cal/OSHA. “No voy a decir que la prisión sea algo bueno, pero una prisión estatal está mucho mejor condicionada para ser alojado”, dijo. ¿Los detenidos trabajan peor que los presos?

Los trabajos también eran peores, dijo el ex detenido, aun cuando la mayoría de los trabajos en prisiones de California pagan menos de 74 centavos la hora.

ICE exige a sus contratistas de detención que proporcionen programas de trabajo voluntario que mejoren las “operaciones y servicios esenciales” y reduzcan el “impacto negativo del confinamiento” a través de “una menor inactividad, una mejor moral y menos incidentes disciplinarios”. Si bien el trabajo puede durar hasta ocho horas al día, ICE exige que los trabajos paguen al menos 1 dólar al día; sus contratos con The GEO Group muestran que ese es el presupuesto de la empresa para el programa.

ICE paga a la compañía para que retenga hasta 880 inmigrantes en sus instalaciones de Golden State Anexo y Mesa Verde, aunque las cifras han sido mucho más bajas, según Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, una base de datos de registros de inmigración que se actualiza periódicamente en la Universidad de Syracuse.

Muchos participantes aceptan trabajos para poder comprar alimentos y productos de higiene en la comisaría o hacer llamadas telefónicas a sus familiares. (Un número limitado de llamadas fueron gratuitas durante la pandemia, pero eso fue revocado recientemente, dijeron los defensores). Las tareas comunes incluyen limpiar los dormitorios y baños y cortar el cabello a los compañeros detenidos.

La empresa y el gobierno federal demandaron por la prohibición de California. Finalmente fue revocada el año pasado por la

Algunos incluso ayudan a cuidar a otros detenidos. Ever Oropeza-Paz, quien ha estado detenido en el Golden State

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“La gente se ve obligada a trabajar”, dijo Oropeza-Paz, quien actualmente no tiene trabajo en las instalaciones. “Lo hacen sólo para tener fondos para hacer una llamada rápida a sus familiares”.

Los críticos de la detención de inmigrantes han cuestionado la legalidad del programa de trabajo en todo el país.

El fiscal general del estado de Washington y un grupo de detenidos demandaron a The GEO Group en 2017, argumentando que a los participantes se les debería haber pagado el salario mínimo estatal, que en ese momento era de 11 dólares la hora. Un jurado federal decidió en 2021 que la empresa debía 17 millones de dólares en salarios atrasados a cientos de inmigrantes que habían cocinado y limpiado.

“La gente se ve obligada a trabajar. Lo hacen sólo para tener fondos para hacer una llamada rápida a sus familiares”.

-EVER OROPEZA-PAZ, DETENIDO EN EL GOLDEN STATE ANNEX En una demanda que impugna el programa en el centro de detención de The GEO Group en Adelanto, California, un juez federal decidió en 2022 que los detenidos debían ser considerados empleados porque el contratista les pagaba y dictaba sus horarios y condiciones de trabajo. El caso está en suspenso mientras se apela el caso de Washington.

Y en julio de 2022, nueve detenidos en Mesa Verde y Golden State, representados por abogados de la Colaboración de California para la Justicia de Inmigrantes, demandaron a The GEO Group por los salarios del programa de trabajo.

En Golden State, la organización de defensa también ayudó a presentar una queja sobre seguridad en el lugar de trabajo. Los detenidos allí se quejaron de limpiar moho negro sin equipo de protección, polvo negro en el sistema de calefacción y aire acondicionado y falta de protocolos de notificación y prueba de COVID-19.

“Hay hongos en el piso del baño y en las paredes de la ducha”, dijo el ex detenido que hizo la comparación con las prisiones estatales y que se hizo eco de las acusaciones en la denuncia de Cal/OSHA. “No nos dieron el equipo adecuado, no nos dieron los productos químicos adecuados… Ni siquiera tuvimos una pequeña charla sobre para qué servía todo”.

Los detenidos realizaron un paro laboral ese verano. Terminó durando casi un año, hasta 2023, y escaló hasta convertirse en una huelga de hambre . En una denuncia de derechos civiles ante el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional y una demanda de 2023, los detenidos afirmaron que sufrieron represalias, incluida la suspensión de las visitas familiares y la colocación en régi-

men de aislamiento. Retiraron la demanda cuando pusieron fin a las huelgas.

La compañía dijo a KQED en 2022 que no consideraba que los detenidos “que eligieran no participar en un programa de trabajo voluntario estuvieran en huelga, y dijo a otros medios de comunicación locales el año pasado que las acusaciones de abuso eran “infundadas”.

Una inspección reciente de Golden State realizada por la oficina de vigilancia interna del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional encontró que el personal del Grupo GEO tardaba en responder a algunas quejas médicas de los detenidos y no había reparado las fugas que regularmente causaban charcos de agua en el piso, “obligando a los detenidos a vivir en un entorno potencialmente peligroso”.

Pero el inspector general del departamento dijo que el programa de trabajo no violaba ninguna política de ICE. Empresa de detención se resiste Cal/OSHA acusa al Grupo GEO de resistirse a las inspecciones estatales, según registros de casos obtenidos por CalMatters a través de una solicitud de registros públicos.

Después de que la agencia abrió una investigación en junio de 2022, The GEO Group “se negó a presentar cualquier documento relacionado con los trabajadores detenidos, adoptando la posición de que los tra-

bajadores detenidos no son empleados” y dijo a los inspectores que solicitaran documentos a ICE, Greg, ingeniero senior de seguridad de Cal/OSHA. Clark declaró más tarde en un expediente judicial. Pero un memorando de agosto de 2022 muestra que la empleada de GEO y administradora de las instalaciones, Minga Wofford, le dijo al colega de Clark que ICE quería que las solicitudes se enrutaran “a través de las instalaciones”.

Debido a que había habido casos de COVID, la agencia emitió esa citación como una infracción “grave”, elevando las multas totales a más de $100,000.

Wofford se negó a hacer comentarios.

El Grupo GEO ha respondido, argumentando que varios de los detenidos involucrados ya no se encuentran alojados en las instalaciones y que ninguno estuvo expuesto a peligros reales durante el programa de trabajo.

Cuando Clark y un colega nos visitaron en agosto de 2022 para una segunda inspección, Clark dijo que la empresa “nos negó el acceso a los trabajadores detenidos para realizar entrevistas con ellos”.

Cal/OSHA finalmente obtuvo una orden judicial de un juez del condado de Kern para que la empresa entregara documentos sobre el programa de trabajo y permitiera a los inspectores hablar con los detenidos.

Un inspector regresó a las instalaciones tres veces en diciembre de 2022 y emitió citaciones ese mes, sin apenas pasar el límite de seis meses después del cual se debe cerrar una investigación.

Entre las citaciones se encuentran que la compañía bloqueó el acceso a una estación de lavado de ojos químico, no etiquetó adecuadamente los productos químicos en la barbería ni capacitó a los trabajadores sobre sus usos, y no tenía un plan escrito para prevenir la propagación de enfermedades transmitidas por el aire como el COVID-19.

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Durante el último año y medio, las apelaciones se han centrado en si la Colaboración de California para la Justicia de Inmigrantes y otros grupos de defensa, que representan a los detenidos, también pueden participar en el caso legal.

“La citación en cuestión es por una deficiencia de la política escrita”, escribieron los abogados de la compañía a la junta de apelaciones de Cal/OSHA en octubre pasado. Los abogados de los detenidos y Cal/ OSHA no estuvieron de acuerdo; La abogada de la agencia, Lidia Márquez, escribió que “los trabajadores detenidos encargados de tareas de limpieza y mantenimiento se encontraron directamente expuestos al peligro” de tener un mayor riesgo de contraer el virus.

A medida que esos procedimientos se prolongaban, Cal/OSHA pidió al gobierno federal que ayudara a mantener a los denunciantes en el país.

Cal/OSHA lo intentó por primera vez en abril de 2023, y luego nuevamente en mayo, esta vez escribiendo al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional que el caso se desmoronará sin testigos y sin nombrar a inmigrantes específicos que el estado espera que puedan testificar. Uno de los testigos que Cal/OSHA había entrevistado, escribió el director de la agencia Lee, ya había sido deportado.

“Ya ha habido un número alarmante de informes de trabajadores detenidos que afirman que enfrentan represalias por cooperar con la investigación de Cal/OSHA”, escribió. “La pérdida de un testigo es un revés para la acción de cumplimiento de Cal/OSHA, razón por la cual la protección inmediata para los testigos restantes es fundamental”.

Seguridad Nacional se negó a comentar sobre la solicitud de Cal/OSHA en el caso del Grupo GEO, y un portavoz no respondió preguntas sobre el programa de protección contra la deportación, conocido como acción diferida. A principios de este año, el departamento dijo que había otorgado tales protecciones a más de 1,000 trabajadores involucrados en investigaciones laborales en todo el país.

No está claro cómo manejará el departamento la solicitud de California. Lisa Knox, codirectora de la colaboración que representa a los detenidos, dijo que los trabajadores todavía están en el proceso de utilizar la carta de Cal/OSHA para solicitar protección de deportación individualmente.

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Mientras tanto, ICE ha enviado constantemente más inmigrantes al centro Golden State. Los registros muestran que la población detenida en junio era de más de 300 personas, el doble que hace un año.

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CALIFORNIA SAYS ICE DETAINEES HAVE LABOR RIGHTS. THEY EARN $1 A DAY SCRUBBING BATHROOMS California failed to ban private detention centers. Now, it’s focusing on their working conditions, for immigrants who toil for $1 a day.

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It’s “highly unusual, if not unique” for the state to ask federal immigration authorities to temporarily waive deportation for state witnesses against the immigration authorities’ contractor, said Anastasia Christman, senior policy analyst at the National Employment Law Project.

ven with all the industries where Californians went on strike during last year’s “hot labor summer,” some of the most active sites of organizing in the state may well be a pair of private immigration detention centers in the Central Valley.

Cal/OSHA spokesperson Erika Monterroza declined to comment on the case as it is being appealed by the company. A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spokesperson also declined to comment.

The Mesa Verde and Golden State Annex facilities, operated by The GEO Group, a Floridabased federal detention contractor, have been a hotbed of activism since the pandemic. But it’s not The GEO Group’s staff agitating for better pay and working conditions.

The GEO Group’s corporate counsel Spencer Winepol did not respond to multiple requests for comment about detainees’ complaints, the Cal/OSHA citation or the current labor and hunger strikes.

It’s their detainees — immigrants awaiting the outcomes of deportation cases or asylum claims, many of whom also work where they’re jailed, scrubbing bathrooms and cutting hair for $1 a day.

Detainees in the two Kern County facilities said this month they started the second labor and hunger strike in two years to protest poor working and living conditions. Two years ago, they sued over the program’s wages.

And during the 2022 strike, they prompted California workplace safety regulators to inspect the Golden State Annex facility and issue a citation to The GEO Group — showing how far the state is pushing the traditional boundaries of labor rights.

The case, alleging a “willful and serious” violation of state labor laws meant to prevent the spread

People detained inside the Golden State Annex, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility run by The GEO Group, in McFarland on July 8, 2024. Photo Credit: Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters / CatchLight Local

of COVID-19, has turned heads. Labor and immigration policy experts believe it is the first time the state has treated detained immigrants as employees who benefit from workplace safety protections. The case is before a three-member appeals board of Cal/OSHA — the state’s occupational safety and health agency — as California grapples with whether to expand labor rights to state prisoners, including a proposition on the November ballot.

Even more novel: The state’s Division of Occu-

pational Safety and Health in May sent the U.S. Department of Homeland Security a request not to deport seven complainants for at least two years, under a Biden administration program to temporarily protect immigrant workers who are assisting with labor investigations.

“Cal/OSHA cannot properly pursue enforcement action without the cooperation of worker detainees in these situations,” agency chief Debra Lee wrote.

The company, in its appeal of the citation and in prior public statements, has denied that detainees should be considered employees who were exposed to workplace hazards. It also argues the alleged violation was only technical, and has been corrected.

In the complaint, detainees said they weren’t informed of close contacts with others who had COVID-19; the state’s citation alleges the company did not maintain a required written plan for preventing the spread of the virus.

The company “vehemently disputes the notion that any of these individuals are employees,” attorneys for The GEO Group wrote to a Cal/ OSHA appeals board administrative law judge in April 2023. “Rather, the named detainees were voluntary participants in a federally established Voluntary Work Program, de-

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If the citation is upheld, it would be a victory for immigrants’ advocates who have pushed unsuccessfully for years to curb private detention facilities in California.

“It is uncharted territory both in terms of worker issues but also uncharted territory overall about what California can and can’t do versus these private entities,” said Hamid Yazdan Panah, advocacy director of Immigrant Defense Advocates, which has backed a ban on private detention in California. “We’ve continuously pushed the envelope on that.”

was sent to Golden State in late 2021, after being released from a state prison. But the living conditions, such as the food, were worse in the detention centers, he said.

The man, who was released last year after nearly two years in detention, spoke on the condition of anonymity out of fear of jeopardizing ongoing legal cases. He said that he contracted COVID-19 in a dorm room with dozens of other detainees — allegations echoed in the Cal/OSHA complaint.

“I’m not going to say prison is a good thing, but a state prison is far more well-conditioned to be housed in,” he said.

California fights private detention centers

Detainee jobs worse than prisoners?

In one of many moves against the Trump administration, state lawmakers in 2019 tried to ban private immigration detention centers from operating in California.

The jobs were worse, too, the former detainee said, even as most California prison jobs pay less than 74 cents an hour.

The for-profit facilities “contribute to over-incarceration” and “do not reflect our values,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement when signing the bill.

Instead, the Trump administration expanded immigration detention beds in California, including with The GEO Group, a global private prison giant that reported $2.4 billion in revenues last year. Under its new contract, the company opened the Golden State Annex facility in McFarland and immigration authorities began sending detainees there in 2020.

ICE pays the company to hold as many as 880 immigrants in its Golden State Annex and Mesa Verde facilities, though the numbers have been far lower, according to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, a regularly updated database of immigration records at Syracuse University.

The company and federal government sued over California’s ban. It was ultimately overturned last year by the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, which ruled the state was unconstitutionally overstepping on federal immigration enforcement.

ICE requires its detention contractors to provide voluntary work programs that improve “essential operations and services” and reduce the “negative impact of confinement” through “decreased idleness, improved morale and fewer disciplinary incidents.” While the work can take as many as eight hours a day, ICE requires the jobs to pay “at least” $1 a day; its contracts with The GEO Group show that’s how much the company budgets for the program.

Many participants take the jobs to afford food and hygiene products from the commissary, or phone calls to family.

(A limited number of calls were free during the pandemic, but that’s recently been revoked, advocates said.) Common assignments include cleaning the dorms and bathrooms, and cutting fellow detainees’ hair.

Some even help care for other detainees. Ever Oropeza-Paz, who has been detained at the Golden State Annex for nearly two years, said he spent

several months working as an aide for a dormmate who had a mental health condition.

Oropeza-Paz said he was paid $1 a day to assist with basic tasks such as buying items in the commissary, using a tablet to communicate and teaching him how to shower.

organization also helped file a workplace safety complaint.

Detainees there complained of cleaning black mold without protective equipment, black dust in the heating and air conditioning system, and a lack of COVID-19 notification and testing protocols.

“People are forced to work,” said Oropeza-Paz, who does not currently have a job in the facility. “They do it just to have the funds to make a quick call to their relatives.”

“There’s fungus on the bathroom floor, on the shower walls,” said the former detainee who made the comparison to state prisons and who echoed allegations in the Cal/ OSHA complaint. “We weren’t given the proper equipment, we weren’t given the proper chemicals … We didn’t even get a small talk of what everything’s for.”

Critics of immigration detention have challenged the work program’s legality around the country.

Washington state’s attorney general and a group of detainees sued The GEO Group in 2017, arguing participants should have been paid the state minimum wage, which was $11 an hour at the time.

A federal jury decided in 2021 the company owed $17 million in back wages to hundreds of immigrants who had cooked and cleaned.

“People are forced to work.

They do it just to have the funds to make a quick call to their relatives.”

-EVER OROPEZA-PAZ, DETAINED AT THE GOLDEN STATE ANNEX In a lawsuit challenging the program at The GEO Group’s detention center in Adelanto, California, a federal judge decided in 2022 the detainees should be considered employees because the contractor paid them and dictated their hours and working conditions.

The case is on hold as the Washington case is appealed.

And in July 2022, nine detainees at Mesa Verde and Golden State, represented by attorneys at the the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, sued The GEO Group over the work program’s wages.

At Golden State, the advocacy

The detainees staged a work stoppage that summer. It ended up lasting nearly a year, into 2023, and escalated into a hunger strike. In a civil rights complaint to the Department of Homeland Security and a 2023 lawsuit, detainees claimed they experienced retaliation, including having family visits suspended and being placed in solitary confinement.

They withdrew the suit when they ended the strikes.

The company told KQED in 2022 it didn’t consider detainees “choosing not to participate in a voluntary work program” to be on strike, and told other local media outlets last year that allegations of abuse were “baseless.”

A recent inspection of Golden State by the Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog office found GEO Group staff were slow to respond to some medical complaints from detainees, and hadn’t fixed leaks that regularly caused pools of water on the floor, “forcing detainees to live in a potentially dangerous setting.”

But the department’s inspector general said the work program didn’t violate any ICE policies.

Detention company resists

Cal/OSHA accuses The GEO Group of resisting state inspections, according to case records obtained by CalMatters through a public records request.

whether the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice and other advocacy groups, representing the detainees, can also participate in the legal case.

After the agency opened an investigation in June 2022, The GEO Group “refused to produce any documents pertaining to worker detainees, taking the position that worker detainees are not employees” and told inspectors to request documents from ICE, Cal/ OSHA senior safety engineer Greg Clark later declared in a court filing. But an August 2022 memo shows GEO employee and facility administrator Minga Wofford told Clark’s colleague that ICE wanted requests routed “through the facility.”

The GEO Group has pushed back, arguing that several of the detainees involved no longer are housed in the facility and that none were exposed to actual hazards in the work program.

Wofford declined to comment.

When Clark and a colleague visited in August 2022 for a second inspection, Clark said the company “denied us access to worker detainees to conduct interviews with them.”

Cal/OSHA eventually got a warrant from a Kern County judge for the company to turn over documents about the work program and allow inspectors to speak with detainees. An inspector returned to the facility three times in December 2022, and issued citations that month, barely missing the six-month cutoff after which an investigation must be closed.

Among the citations are that the company blocked access to a chemical eyewash station, didn’t properly label chemicals in the barbershop and train workers on their uses, and failed to have a written plan to prevent the spread of airborne diseases such as COVID-19.

Because there had been COVID cases, the agency issued that citation as a “serious” violation, bumping the total fines up to over $100,000.

Over the past year and a half, the appeals have centered on

But during the COVID pandemic, as outbreaks hit Mesa Verde and other ICE detention centers in California, there appeared to be confusion over whether local health departments had jurisdiction. Advocates called for stricter regulations.

“The citation in question is for a written policy deficiency,” company attorneys wrote to the Cal/OSHA appeals board last October. The detainees’ attorneys and Cal/OSHA disagreed; agency attorney Lidia Marquez wrote that “workerdetainees tasked with cleaning and maintenance assignments found themselves directly exposed to the hazard” of being at a higher risk of contracting the virus.

As those proceedings dragged out, Cal/OSHA asked the federal government to help keep the complainants in the country.

Cal/OSHA first tried in April 2023, and then again in May, this time writing to the Department of Homeland Security that the case will fall apart without witnesses and naming specific immigrants the state hopes can testify. One of the witnesses Cal/OSHA had interviewed, agency director Lee wrote, had already been deported.

“There have already been an alarming number of reports by worker detainees stating they are facing retaliation for cooperating with Cal/OSHA’s investigation,” she wrote. “The loss of one witness is a setback to Cal/OSHA’s enforcement action, which is why immediate protection for the remaining witnesses is critical.”

Homeland Security declined to comment on Cal/OSHA’s request in The GEO Group case, and a spokesperson did not answer questions about the deportation protection program, known as deferred action. Earlier this year, the department said it’s granted more than 1,000 workers involved in labor investigations nationwide such protections.

It’s not clear how the department will handle California’s request. Lisa Knox, co-director of the collaborative representing detainees, said the workers are still in the process of using Cal/OSHA’s letter to apply for deportation protections individually.

In 2021, Newsom signed a law clarifying the facilities had to abide by local and state health orders. Another provision made them subject to state workplace safety rules.

Meanwhile, ICE has steadily sent more immigrants to the Golden State center. Records show the detainee population in June was more than 300 people — double the number a year ago.

One of the complainants in the Cal/OSHA case said he

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LIBRARIAN MYCHAL THREETS HOSTS SCREENING OF HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON AND HELPS TO ORGANIZE DONATION OF 150 COPIES OF BOOK WHICH NEW MOVIE IS BASED ON Sony Pictures Entertainment

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ychal Threets, the librarian who touched the hearts of many and went viral for his heartwarming stories on TikTok and Instagram, and collaborator on PBS Kids, participated in a special collaboration with Sony Pictures’ Harold And The Purple Crayon which releases exclusively in movie theaters on August 2, 2024.

The family-friendly movie, which is the first film adaptation of the beloved children’s classic that has captivated young readers for decades, stars Zachary Levi, Zoey Deschanel and Lil Rel Howery.

Mychal hosted a screening in San Francisco, CA, in partnership with the studio that included guests from the San Francisco Library, and organizations such as La Raza Community Center, and Jack and Jill. His love for books and literacy was evident during the night as Threets read Harold and the Purple Crayon to the audience before they watched the film on the big screen.

Los servicios para el envejecimiento en California ofrecen valiosos recursos a las personas mayores Todo el mundo necesita ayuda de vez en cuando. Si tiene 60 años o más, puede que poco a poco vaya notando que sus necesidades van cambiando y se vuelven bastante específicas en esta parte de su vida. La red de servicios “para el envejecimiento” (para adultos mayores) de California ofrece una variedad de programas, servicios y ayuda para adultos mayores, personas con discapacidades y los familiares que les cuidan.

Por ejemplo, es posible que prefiera seguir viviendo en su hogar, quedándose en su propia casa y siendo parte de su comunidad. Hay dos programas que pueden facilitarle las cosas: Uno ofrece ayuda para reparaciones en el hogar, transporte y atención adicional en su casa; el otro programa puede organizar programas de atención de salud y social, incluidos centros de día con actividades como arte y ejercicio. Estos programas pueden ayudarle a mantenerse independiente y a tener menos probabilidades de que necesite ir a un centro asistencial o asilo.

Alimentación y salud Ali Muchos californianos disfrutan de recibir comidas en su hogar, y muchos otros se reúnen para comer en grupo en centros para personas mayores, centros comunitarios y otros lugares para cenar en grupo. Si sus ingresos son limitados, puede obtener productos frescos, hierbas y miel en los mercados de agricultores que participan en el programa, así como beneficios alimentarios por medio del programa “CalFresh Expansion”. ¿Le confunden todas las opciones de seguro médico? Los voluntarios de un programa especial de asesoramiento pueden guiarle a usted y a su familia a entender mejor las muchas opciones de seguros de Medicare y de cuidados a largo plazo.

Cuidados Si cuida de un adulto mayor o de una persona con discapacidad, puede encontrar apoyo en dos programas que ofrecen ayuda temporal en el hogar a los cuidadores, asesoramiento individual y en grupo, y ayuda con el papeleo y documentación.

También hay ayuda para que las familias puedan crear planes de acción para personas con demencia y referencias para aliviar el estrés al que están expuestos los cuidadores. ¿Ha sido víctima de un intento de fraude, abuso de ancianos o discriminación por edad? Los Servicios Legales pueden ayudarle con estos temas, incluyendo asuntos relacionados con el Seguro Social, el Seguro de Ingreso Suplementario, el seguro médico, las pensiones y las tutelas y fideicomisos.

Empleo Cada vez son más los californianos mayores que buscan trabajo. Si está buscando trabajo, puede que reúna los requisitos para recibir capacitación gratuita en diversos sectores. Incluso es posible que se le asigne un puesto de trabajo en una empresa que Todos estos servicios, y muchos más, se coordinan localmente a través de las Agencias Locales sobre Envejecimiento (Area Agencies on Aging). Encuentre la suya llamando a la Línea de Información para Adultos Mayores de California al 800-510-2020. También puede 80 visitar aging.ca.gov para obtener más información.

Additionally, 150 Harold and the Purple Crayon books were donated on his behalf to the Dixon Library in Solano County, California this summer – a library in which Threets spent almost a decade, and most of his career as a Supervising Librarian. With these books, thanks to Threets and the Dixon Library, they’ve helped encourage literacy and imagination in the hearts of the children this summer in Dixon, CA, through its various reading programs.

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Ryan Reynolds (Left), Hugh Jackman (Center), and Director Shawn Levy (Right) on the set of 20th Century Studios and Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, which is now exclusively in theaters. Photo Credit: Jay Maidment. © 2024 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2024 MARVEL

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itting theaters January 26, 2024 is a partnership between two Marvel comics legends, one a stoic, legendary X-Man, the other a comedic mercenary with a plethora of foul language in his arsenal.

Deadpool & Wolverine unites Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman with their most famous superhero alter egos, Wade Wilson (Deadpool) and Logan (Wolverine).

aters now.

What made directing Deadpool and Wolverine your perfect entry into the MCU as a director?

SHAWN LEVY: Well, I think I got really lucky.

I got really, really lucky because I got to be the first filmmaker to put this duo together onscreen. And I also got to do it, I mean, I think the MCU is always at its best when it is giving us something that we don’t expect.

And under this banner, you have the capac-

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clicked with. And then of course, Shawn and I were shooting The Adam Project in Vancouver and I kinda said to him, “look, I think the only way I would do this is if I was not just writing this with you…but if you direct it, I would be into doing this.”

And then Shawn, yeah, just basically took his white glove off and slapped the side of my face with it like some sort of ‘20s harlot and said, “My glove to your damned insolent cheek, child.” And then for some reason after that said yes. And we’ve been on this

It is built for theaters… especially one like this that is quite literally built as a fastball of joy, that is built for audience delight, that its sole purpose for being written and produced and created was joy.

Director Shawn Levy, who has been a proBringing these two characters into one story doesn’t seem like the most obvious team up, but in hindsight it allows the most comedic and fourth-wall-breaking character in the Marvel universe to team up with one of the most feared but beloved X-Men in an adventure that crosses universes and time in an unparalleled way. It is something that within the comics that has been a fan favorite, now it gets to be brought o the silver screen.

-Ryan Reynolds

lific auteur in Hollywood for decades, has directed such projects as 2003’s Cheaper by the Dozen, the Night at the Museum trilogy, and most recently two different Ryan Reynolds films, The Adam Project and Free Guy.

ity for a Ragnarök to sit alongside a Black Panther and an Ironman.

It was during the filming of The Adam Project that Reynolds approached Levy to helm a new Deadpool feature. Now he gets the chance to guide the first Marvel Studios R-rated feature with two of the biggest personalities in the world, and bring heart and levity to the very violent worlds of both Deadpool and Wolverine in a buddy actioncomedy.

RYAN REYNOLDS: What was my expectation? I had no expectations. I’ve built a career on really having as few expectations as possible.

Recently the cast and crew of the new superhero film gathered to talk about the creation and thought behind the bridging of two super properties into one chaotic adventure. The following are highlights of the press conference.

Deadpool & Wolverine is exclusively in the-

Ryan, when you heard that Disney owned Fox and that Deadpool was gonna be in the MCU, what was your reaction and expectation?

You know, and it really does prevent crippling disappointment. But I, you know, I’d met with Kevin and we had a really great meeting. This is five years ago, six years ago was our first kind of chat about the movie five years ago. And it was just, it was a very slow process. I mean, it wasn’t so much about pitching different ideas, which I did pitch many different ideas, but it was about pitching idea that both of us genuinely

insane, wonderful journey ever since. And, of course, none of this came to reality until Mr. Hugh Jackman decided one day to, yeah, to levitate down from the clouds or whatever sort of heaven nest he lives in and bless us with his presence on this film.

And on that note, Hugh, we know that you had hung up the Wolverine suit after Logan. What made you wanna come back?

HUGH JACKMAN: The real suit. No. [laughs] I watched Deadpool three days after announcing that Logan would be my last, and I remember thinking “oops.” Because I could see the movie. Listen, this wasn’t new to me ever since I played Wolverine, people have been talking about Deadpool and Wolverine and their rivalry from the comic books.

And then of course, we had a sort of go at it with X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

But I could feel it. I could see it. It was Midnight Run. It was 48 Hours. It was The Odd Couple. Trains, Planes, Automobiles. It was all these great sort of matchups that I could feel. And we toyed with the idea, but it was August 14th, 2022 and I don’t know why, I just knew every cell in my body was yelling at me, “I wanna do this movie.” So much so that I pulled my car over from the side of the road and I rang Ryan immediately. ‘Cause I knew that they were getting close to filming.

I thought they may have even been filming.

And I asked him and thankfully he said yes.

Why does this movie need to be experienced in theaters?

RYAN: It is built for theaters. And there’s a thing that I love, and we’ve talked about this before, called collective effervescence.

And collective effervescence is basically when you get to experience a kind of elation that can only happen in a group or a shared experience. And movie theaters, since I was as small as I can remember, have been a temple of collective effervescence. And so, seeing a movie, especially one like this that is quite literally built as a fastball of joy, that is built for audience delight, that its sole purpose for being written and produced and created was joy.

Disney may say money or something about capitalism. But really genuinely, from our perspective, everyone sitting right here, it’s joy. And that is joy best experienced on a bigger the screen, the better.

HUGH: Can I add something? I think also, the movie is funny, it’s huge action, it’s massive, it’s all those things you want. But it’s also about friendship, and I think going to a cinema, whether it’s a friend or just someone close to you, I know it’s gonna be an experience that you’re gonna want to enjoy with others.

And as you said, in a temple or whatever that is, a modern-day temple. Going to a cinema, I think that with friends or people close to you is gonna make this experience the best.

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Lynn Vavreck, profesora de ciencias políticas en la Universidad de California-Los Ángeles, predijo que revitalizará la carrera en el lado demócrata.

alifornia political analysts predict the race for president will tighten since President Joe Biden has dropped out and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.

"Habrá una avalancha de dinero ingresando a cualquiera que sea el nuevo boleto", señaló Vavreck." La carrera política una vez más se estrechará hasta rondar el 50/50. Eso nos llevará a la convención demócrata. Y a partir de ese momento, no pasará mucho tiempo hasta que comience la votación anticipada".

If elected, Harris would be the first Black woman and first person of Asian descent to ascend to the highest office in the land.

Lynn Vavreck, professor of political science at the University of California-Los Angeles, predicted it will re-energize the race on the Democratic side.

"There will be a flood of money coming into whatever the new ticket is likely to be," Vavreck pointed out. "The race will once again tighten to be somewhere around 50/50. That will roll us into the Democratic convention. And from that point forward, it's not that long until early voting starts."

Harris has vowed to "earn and win" the nomination at the Democratic National Convention, which starts in Chicago on August 19. It is unclear if anyone will challenge Harris for the nomination, or whom she might choose as a running mate.

Mark Baldassare, survey director for the Public Policy Institute of California, noted Harris previously served as a U.S. Senator from California, Attorney General of the Golden State,

Harris ha prometido "conseguir y ganar" la nominación en la Convención Nacional Demócrata, que comienza en Chicago el 19 de agosto. No está claro si alguien desafiará a Harris por la nominación o a quién podría elegir como compañero de fórmula.

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Mark Baldassare, director de encuestas del Instituto de Políticas Públicas de California, señaló que Harris se desempeñó anteriormente como senadora estadounidense por California, fiscal general del Estado Dorado y fiscal de distrito de San Francisco.

"This is somebody who has a long history of public service at the local, state and national levels," Baldassare emphasized. "And of course, spent three years as the vice president, which is very relevant (to) somebody who would step into the Oval Office and become president."

os analistas políticos de California predicen que la carrera por la presidencia se endurecerá desde que el presidente Joe Biden abandonó su cargo y respaldó a la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris.

"Se trata de alguien que tiene una larga trayectoria de servicio público a nivel local, estatal y nacional", enfatizó Baldassare. "Y, por supuesto, pasó tres años como vicepresidente, lo cual es muy relevante (para) alguien que entraría en la Oficina Oval y se convertiría en presidente".

Harris is a strong supporter of abortion rights, voting rights, social justice and environmental causes.

Si es elegida, Harris sería la primera mujer negra y la primera persona de ascendencia asiática en ascender al cargo más alto del país.

Harris es un firme partidario del derecho al aborto, el derecho al voto, la justicia social y las causas ambientales.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422230 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NGOC THAO TRAM TRAN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) NGOC THAO TRAM TRAN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. NGOC THAO TRAM TRAN aka TRAM NGOC THAO TRAN to KENZIE THAO TRAM TRAN. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/3/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 17, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422231 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: THAO BA PHUONG NGUYEN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) THAO BA PHUONG NGUYEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. THAO BA PHUONG NGUYEN to JANE PHUONG THAO NGUYEN . 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/3/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 17, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707875 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SILICON VALLEY TRAPPING AND REMOVAL, 184 West Main Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a married couple. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Daniel Sanchez Nuno and Isabel Ilene Martinez Nuno, 184 West Maine Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/13/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Daniel S Nuno This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/18/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 707875 July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707912 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A/COOL MOBILE SERVICE, 164 Hunt Way, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Francisco Javier Rodriguez Valle, 164 Hunt Way, Campbell, CA

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95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/14/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Francisco Javier Rodriguez Valle Owner This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/19/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 707912 July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707413 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RCK EXPRESS, LLC, 1259 Lynn Ave., San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): RCK EXPRESS, LLC, 1259 Lynn Ave., San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/28/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Raul M. Martinez RCK EXPRESS, LLC Member Article/Reg#: 202461713625 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/28/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 707413 July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707849 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRETTY BEAR, 1024 S. De Anza Blvd., A201, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mabel Martinez Alburja, 1024 S. De Anza Blvd., A201 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/ Mabel Martinez Alburja This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/17/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707849 July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707683 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHUTTERSIPS, 3315 Montgomery Dr., Apt 263 Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yining Huang, 3315 Montgomery Dr., Apt 263, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/08/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Yining Huang This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/11/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 707683 July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707061 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CLAIM YOUR REFUND, 976 Kiely Blvd., Suite G, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Co Partners. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Julie Meeks and Dominique Hasan, 976 Kiely Blvd., Suite G, Santa Clara, CA 95051. 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] previous file # FBN705337 “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/ Julie Meeks This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/20/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707061 July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707933 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TUITIN, 98 N. 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113 Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ignacio Guerra Farias, 98 N. 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/22/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ignacio Guerra Farias This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/22/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707933 July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV443081 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Daniel Castaneira Molina and Arely Lagunes Vergara on behalf of Logan Daniel Castaneira Vergara INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Daniel Castaneira Molina and Arely Lagunes Vergara on behalf of Logan Daniel Castaneira Vergara has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Logan Daniel Castaneira Vergara to Logan Daniel CastaneiraLagunes 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/01/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 15, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV443468 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Diep, Ngoc Dien INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Diep, Ngoc Dien has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Diep, Ngoc Diep to Diep, Anna Ngoc 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/08/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 22, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436246

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: TUAN LINH NGOC NGUYEN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) TUAN LINH NGOC NGUYEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/10/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 24, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 FAMILY LAW SUMMONS SUMMONS (Family Law) (FL-110) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Svyatoslav Solovyev AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre):

You have been sued.

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Lo han demandado.

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Petitioner’s name is: Anastasia Solovyeva Nombre dante:

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Case Number (Número de caso): 23FL004109 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court

and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children.

You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately.

You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web Site (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte NO basta para protegerlo.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, pónganse en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE; The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO; Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras ordenes.

Cualquier agencia del orden publico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas

JUL 26, 2024 - AUG 01, 2024 ordenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and cost that the court waived for you and the other party.

Exención De Cuotas: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas.

La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

1. The name and address of the court is (el nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Family Justice Center Courthouse Street Address: 201 N. FIRST STEET San Jose, CA 95113 Mailing Address: 191 N. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Ana Voloshko Voloshko Law 2603 Camino Ramon 200-312 San Ramon, CA 94583 Date (Fecha): 12/12/2023 3:31 PM Clerk, by (Secretario, por) /s/ M. JOHNSON, Deputy (Asistente): STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from 1. Removing the minor child or children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. Cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children: 3. Transferring, encum-

bering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. Creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court.

Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or you own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

NOTICE - ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care. For more information, visit www. coveredca.com Or call Covered California at 1-800-300-1506.

WARNING – IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property.

If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divide, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e. joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption.

You should consult

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ORDENES DE RESTRICCION NORMALES DE DERECHO FAMILIAR En forma inmediata, usted y su cónyuge o pareja de hecho tienen prohibido: 1. Llevarse del estado de California a los hijos menores de las partes, o solicitar un pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto para los hijos menores, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de la otra parte o sin una orden de la corte; 2. Cobrar, pedir prestado, cancelar, transferir, deshacerse o cambiar el nombre de los beneficiarios de cualquier seguro u otro tipo de cobertura, como de vida, salud, vehículo y discapacidad, que tenga como beneficiario(s) a las partes y su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); 3. Transferir, gravar, hipotecar, ocultar o deshacerse de cualquier manera de cualquier propiedad, inmueble o personal, ya sea comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o separada, sin el consentimiento escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte, excepto en el curso habitual de actividades personal o para satisfacer las necesidades de la vida; y 4. Crear o modificar una transferencia no testamentaria de manera que afecte la asignación de una propiedad sujeta a transferencia, sin el consentimiento por escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte.

Antes de que se pueda eliminar la revocación de una transferencia no testamentaria, se debe presentar ante la corte un aviso del cambio y hacer una entrega legal de dicho aviso a la otra parte.

Cada parte tiene que notificar a la otra sobre cualquier gasto extraordinario propuesto, por lo menos cinco días laborales antes de realizarlo, y rendir cuenta a la corte de todos los gastos extraordinarios realizados después de que estas órdenes de restricción hayan entrado en vigencia. No obstante, puede usar propiedad comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o suya separada para pagar a un abogado o para ayudarle a pagar los costos de la corte.

AVISO-ACCESO A SEGURO DE SALUD MÁS ECONÓMICO: ¿Necesita seguro de salud a un costo asequible, ya sea para usted o alguien en su hogar? Si es as¡, puede presentar una solicitud con Covered California. Covered California lo puede ayudar a reducir el costo que paga por seguro de salud asequible y de alta calidad. Para obtener mas información, visite www.coveredca.com. O llame a Covered California al 1-800-300-0213.

ADVERTENCIA – INFORMACION IMPORTANTE De acuerdo a la ley de California, las propiedades adquiridas por las partes durante su matrimonio o pareja de hecho en forma conjunta se consideran propiedad comunitaria para los fines de la división de bienes que ocurre cuando se produce una disolución o separación legal del matrimonio o pareja de hecho. Si cualquiera de las partes de este caso llega a fallecer antes de que se divida la propiedad comunitaria de tenencia conjunta, el destino de la misma quedará determinado por las cláusulas de la escritura correspondiente que describen su tenencia (por ej. tenencia conjunta, tenencia en común o propiedad comunitaria) y no por la presunción de propiedad comunitaria.

Si quiere que la presunción comunitaria que registrada en la escritura de la propiedad, debería consultar con un abogado.

Run Date: July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707349 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA LEAGUE FUTSAL, 2727 Montecito Vista Way, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Richard Eduardo Meneses Neira, 2727 Montecito Vista Way, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on July 1, 2023.

This filing is a new 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/ Richard Meneses This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/26/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 707349 July 19, 26, August 2 and 9 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707780 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STORY LIQUOR, 2241 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): GSM STORY ROAD INC, 2241 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/29/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Sukharaj Singh GSM STORY ROAD INC CEO Article/Reg#: 6107198 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/15/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 707780 July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707812 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAMIA TOYS, 2353 Glendenning Avenue, 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): Severin Sebastien Spagnola, 2353 Glendenning Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

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/ Severin Sebastien Spagnola This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/16/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 707812

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July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706979 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JC SERVICES, 3854 Baker Drive, 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): Junior Iskander Ovando, 5824 Gordon Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89108. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/17/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Junior Iskander Ovando This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/17/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 706979

THERAPY, 1484 Pollard Road #3023, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jennifer Noema UribeSanchez, 1484 Pollard Road #3023, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/01/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jennifer Noema Uribe-Sanchez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/15/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707761 July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707790 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAESTRA DIAZ EDUCATION SERVICES, 10332 Sienna Dr, 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): Elvia Rodriguez Diaz, 10332 Sienna Dr, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/12/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Elvia Rodriguez Diaz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/15/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 707790

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707265 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LATIN OFFICE MULTISERVICES LLC, 474 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LATIN OFFICE MULTISERVICES LLC, 474 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/25/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Diego Fernando Caicedo Cruz LATIN OFFICE MULTISERVICES LLC Managing Member Article/Reg#: 202462616495 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/25/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 707265

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707761 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SEMBRA SOUL

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706756 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STRENGTH IN

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ALL THINGS, 1827 Fallbrook Avenue, San Jose, CA 95130, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Marc Andrew Ortiz, 1827 Fallbrook Avenue, San Jose, CA 95130. 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/ Marc Andrew Ortiz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/10/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 706756 July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707720 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AN KHANG FLOORING SERVICES, 611 Morning Star Dr, 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): AN CONG NGUYEN, 611 Morning Star Dr, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/12/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ An Cong Nguyen Owner This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/12/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 707720 July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707734 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INTEGRATED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES, IPAS, INTEGRATED PSYC H O LOG I CAL , ASSESSMENT SERVICES, INC, IPAS, INC, 150 West Hedding St, San Jose, CA 95110,

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This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): INTEGRATED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES, INC., PO BOX 657, Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/07/2019.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts form previous filing] of previous file #: FBN657581. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Stephanie Williams PHD INTEGRATED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT Owner Article/Reg#: 4289846 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/12/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 707734 July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706455 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRO-FOUND SOCIAL IMPACT GROUP LLC, 1760 Noranda Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): PROFOUND SOCIAL IMPACT GROUP LLC, 1760 Noranda Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/29/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Diego Calderon Guerra PRO-FOUND SOCIAL IMPACT GROUP LLC Owner Article/Reg#: 202358011230 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/30/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 706455 July 19, 26, August 02,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707720 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AN KHANG FLOORING SERVICES, 611 Morning Star Dr, 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): An Cong Nguyen, 611 Morning Star Dr, San Jose, CA 95131.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/12/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ An Cong Nguyen Owner This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/12/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 707720

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July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707695 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CASA MIA RESTAURANT, 2483 Old Middlefield Way Suite A, Mountaine View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): CAZA ENTERPRISE INC, 3709 Warner Dr, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/22/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN706238. “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/ Aldo Cesar Castellanos CAZA ENTERPRISE INC President Article/Reg#: 6232135 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/11/2024.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707693 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VL CLEANING SERVICES, 310 Dunne Ave Apt 92, 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): Veronica Larios, 310 E Dunne Ave Apt 92, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/11/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Veronica Larios This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/11/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 707693 July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707667 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REDWOOD PALM CONSTRUCTION, 421 Kuehnis Dr, Apt 3, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eusebio Calderon, 421 Kuehnis Dr, Apt 3, Campbell, CA 95008.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/02/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Eusebio Calderon This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/10/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707667 July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 707694 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EZRESULTS MARKETING, 1108 Allston Way, San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): EZRESULTS MARKETING LLC, 1108 Allston Way, San Jose, CA 95120. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/07/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ John Jussen EZRESULTS MARKETING LLC CEO Article/Reg#: 202462915653 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/11/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 707694 July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV435912 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: SANDEEP SINGH INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) SANDEEP SINGH has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. SANDEEP SINGH to SANDEEP SINGH CHAUHAN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/27/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy

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

Jul 17, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV443058 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Richard Eugene de Lorimier II and Fernanda Puddu de Lorimier INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Richard Eugene de Lorimier II and Fernanda Puddu de Lorimier have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Joseph Philip de Lorimier to Joseph Hilip Puddu de Lorimier b. John Pedro Pudo de Lorimier to John Pedro Puddu de Lorimier 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/01/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 15, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV441843 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of

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

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 27, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV442792 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Salvadora Cifuentes Cardona INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Salvadora Cifuentes Cardona has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may

JUL 26, 2024 - AUG 01, 2024 grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/24/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 10, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV442917 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Linna Ellenna Ceracchi Eliea INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Linna Ellenna Ceracchi Eliea AKA Angeline Eilie Andrei AKA Lina Eilia Serhan AKA Lina Eilia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Linna Ellenna Ceracchi Eliea AKA Angelina Eilie Andrei AKA Lina Eilia Serhan AKA Lina Eilia to ELEINA SIRICE MARTELLI 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/01/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 11, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME NO. 24CV440058 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anvitha Rayabhari INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Anvitha Rayabhari has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anvitha Rayabhari to Anvi Ray 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/13/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

May 29, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV443192 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: THANH L GALLANT I N T E R E S T E D PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) THANH L GALLANT has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

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

JUL 26, 2024 - AUG 01, 2024 heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/01/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 17, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 19, 26, August 02, 09, 2024

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707606 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Wendy’s Little House Child Care, 13001 Water St, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Olga Gladis Sanchez, 3001 Water St, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/09/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN707236. “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/ Olga Gladis Sanchez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/09/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 707606

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706974 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HEIDI’S JANITORIAL SERVICES, 5486 Tyhurst Walkway #1, 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): Heidi Mellin Cuevas, 5486 Tyhurst Walkway #1, San Jose, CA 95123.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/15/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Heidi Mellin Cuevas This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/17/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 706974

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV443129 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Irina Semenovna Rubina INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Irina Semenovna Rubina has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Irina Semenovna Rubina to Erin Rumean b. Daniel Victor Aleksandrovich Rumiantcev to Daniel Victor Aleksandrovich Rumean 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/01/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707626 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Q-BIT WELLNESS, 1287 Hammerwood Ave Suite B, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SKUINT PHARMACY SOLUTIONS LLC, 435 Pinehurst Ave Unit 1, Los Gatos, CA 95032. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/04/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Sreevani Singaraju SKUINT PHARMACY SOLUTIONS LLC Article/Reg#: 202121010363 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/09/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707626

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July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707165 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CRAFTSMAN TOUCH SERVICES, 3445 Victor St Ste #3, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Kenny J Olguin, 1090 Sunnyvale Saratoga, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/13/2019. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN657773. “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/ Kenny J Olguin This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/24/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707165 July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707167

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: XTASYS BAND, 3445 Victor St, San Jose, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Kenny Javier Alcoreza Olguin, 3445 Victor St, San Jose, CA 95054.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/05/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Kenny Javier Alcoreza Olguin This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/24/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707167 July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707649 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MUNOZ GUILDING MAINTENANCE, 12580 Sycamore Ave, San Martin, CA 95046, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MUNOZ BUILDING MAINTENANCE, 12580 Sycamore Ave, San Martin, CA 95046. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/05/2015. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN658931. “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/ Aurora Munoz MUNOZ BUILDING MAINTENANCE President Article/Reg#: BA20220842204 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/10/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 707649 July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707657 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Colombiantaste, 335 Elan Village In Apto 309, San Jose, CA 95134, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ana Mercedes Vargas Martinez, 335 Elan Village In Apto 309, San Jose, CA 95134.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ana Mercedes Vargas Martinez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/10/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 707657 July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707144 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA COCINA CHATITA, 1685 Marsh St, 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): Gabriela Gomez, 1685 Marsh St, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/11/2023.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Gabriela Gomez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/24/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707144 July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707421 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NOVONUTRIENTS, 1292 Anvilwood Ct, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned

by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): OAKBIO INC, 1292 Anvilwood Ct, Sunnyvale, CA 94089.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/01/2017. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN634679. “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 Tze OAKBIO INC CEO Article/Reg#: 3284523 Above entity was formed in the state of Delaware This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/28/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707421 July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706816 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sham Restaurant, 962 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SAMI & SHEIKH Inc, 620, Iris Avenue Apt 133, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/30/2022.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Marpreet Singh SAHI & SHEIKH Inc President Article/Reg#: 5053602 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/11/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 706816 July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707528 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A&A HAULING SERVICES, 555 Leigh Ave, San Jose, CA 95128,

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alfonzo Hernandez Ramos, 555 Leigh Ave, San Jose, CA 95128.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/18/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Alfonzo Hernandez Ramos This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/05/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707528 July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707477 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SG HANDYMAN SERVICE, 1030 E El Camino Real #184, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sotero Garcia, 1030 E El Camino Real #184, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/09/2018. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN638793. “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/ Sotero Garcia This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/02/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707477 July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706694 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RICOS TACOS, 2054 Edgegate Dr, 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): Mencios Mejia Herlin

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Catalina, 2054 Edgegate Dr, San Jose, CA 95122.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/02/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Mencios Mejia Herlin Catalina This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/06/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 706694 July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 19CV353184 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Henry Anthony Moreno INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Henry Anthony Moreno has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Henry Anthony Moreno to Enrique Antonio Moreno 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/13/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 09, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

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NO. 24CV442616 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Donna Marie Dowings INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Donna Marie Dowings has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Donna Marie Dowings to Donna Marie Devineenzi 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/24/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 08, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV442235 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Brianna Gonzalez INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Brianna Gonzalez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ava Rian Gonzalez to Ava Rian Murillo 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/24/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 02, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV442440 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ming Hei Cheng INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ming Hei Cheng has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Charlotte Cheng to Rachel Ka-Yee Cheng 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/24/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 05, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com NO. 24CV441718 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ali Abood Mohammed Al Hashemy INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ali Abood Mohammed Al Hashemy has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ali Abood Mohammed Al Hashemy to Ali Abood Alhashemy 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/10/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 25, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 NOTICE OF DEATH OF Donald Rolfe Johnson To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Donald Rolfe Johnson, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on August 11, 2023, in the City of Santa Clara, County of Santa Clara, State of California.

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

San Jose, CA 95123 Tel (408) 395-5111 Fax (408) 354-2797 July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Irene Valdez Gomez, aka Irene Valdez and Irene Varas Case No. 24PR197166 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Irene Valdez Gomez, aka Irene Valdez and Irene Varas. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Maria Ester Correa Monroy in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that Maria Ester Correa Monroy 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 15, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8.

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

of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the 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: Jeanette Martinez 1570 the Alameda, Suite 223 San Jose, CA95126 Telephone: (408)8527005 Run Dates: July 12, 19 and 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707346 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: T&H CONSTRUCTION CORP, 2349 Pacheco Dr, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): T&H CONSTRUCTION CORP, 2349 Pacheco Dr, San Jose, CA 95133.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/15/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Thu Duc Nguyen T&H CONSTRUCTION CORP President Article/Reg#: 6256530 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/26/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 707346 July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707347 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOVE NAILS SALON INC, 715 W Hamilton Ave Ste 1120, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corpora-

tion. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): LOVE NAILS SALON INC, 715 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008.

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/ Phuong Lan Truong LOVE NAILS SALON INC President Article/Reg#: 6269711 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/26/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 707347 July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707379 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JOINUS CARE, 1679 Duvall Dr, San Jose, CA 95130, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): OK HEE KIM, 1679 Duvall Dr, San Jose, CA 95130. 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/ OK HEE KIM This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/27/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707379 July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707476 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ONE LANE TECHNOLOGIES, ANTHEON, 3679 Glen Hardy Ct, 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): Amy Nilson, 774 Brannan Place, Concord, CA 94518. The registrant began transacting busi-

JUL 26, 2024 - AUG 01, 2024 ness under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/02/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Amy Nilson This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/02/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707476 July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707415 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MANESTATE, 2462 Booksin Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mikhael Lerman, 2462 Booksin Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/01/1988.

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/ Mikhael Lerman This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/28/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 707415 July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707293 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Eclectic Elements, 1824 Dry Creek Road, 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): J&L Creative Solutions LLC, 1824 Dry Creek Road, 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/ Laurie M. DeGange J&L Creative Solutions

LLC Member Article/Reg#: 201533210016 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/26/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 707293 July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 696485 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VLBA CONSULTING, 165 Monroe St Apt 3, 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): Veronica Carrillo, 165 Monroe Street, Apt 3, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/14/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Veronica Carrillo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/14/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 696485 July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707383 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARE ONE NURSING, TRESL, 1104 E Childs Avenue, Merced, CA 95341, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SV RECRUITING AGENCY LLC, 1165 Lincoln Ave 150, San Jose, CA 95125.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/06/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Marilyn Reyes SV RECRUITING AGENCY LLC Managing Member Article/Reg#: 202201011170

JUL 26, 2024 - AUG 01, 2024 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/27/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 707383 July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707136 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MORA’S PAINTING INC, CUSTOM COLORS PAINTING IN/OUT, 20 Harold Ave Ste A-3, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MORA’S PAINTING INC, 20 Harold Ave Ste A-3, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/28/2002. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: . “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/ Alma Cristina Mendoza MORA’S PAINTING INC Secretary/Treasury Article/Reg#: C2981473 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/21/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707136

correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Andrew Plant MORGAN HILL SENIOR LIVING, LP General Partner Article/Reg#: 431722-95 Above entity was formed in the state of Oregon This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/21/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 707133 July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707234 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ANGEL’S CLEANING, 1822 Darwin Way, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Azucena Torres, 1822 Darwin Way, San Jose, CA 95122.

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/ Azucena Torres Owner This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/25/2024.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707133 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WESTMONT OF MORGAN HILL, WESTMONT LIVING BUS FLEET, 1160 Cochrane Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Andrew Plant, 3636 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/01/2014.

Michael O’Rourke, 3636 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 95122. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707441 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RAFI PAINTING LLC, 1745 Cheney Dr, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): RAFI PAINTING LLC, 1745 Cheney Dr, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/01/2024.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN706447. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ J. Rafael Villafuentes Altamirano RAFI PAINTING LLC Owner Article/Reg#: 202462811919 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/01/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707441 July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707042 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLOSSOM TILE AND STONE COM, 1250 Yard Ct Ste E, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gregorio E Vergara, 1250 Yard Ct Ste E, San Jose, CA 95133. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/12/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Gregorio Vergara This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/18/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 707042 July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV441356 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elizabeth Gonzalez Rocha INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Elizabeth Gonzalez Rocha has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jayden Jorge Dominguez Gonzalez to Jayden Jorge Diaz Gonzalez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/03/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 18, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV441838 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Liqing Wang & Weijie Li INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 26, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV441933 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gabriela Galarza Ramos, Jaime Martinez Lozano INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Gabriela Galarza Ramos, Jaime Martinez Lozano have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jaime Emilio Martinez Galarza to Emilio Martinez Galarza 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 27, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV441815 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Heather Ashley Miranda INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Heather Ashley Miranda has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Heather Ashley Miranda to Kit Miranda 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/10/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 26, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV442141 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mimi Okada & Miyuki Takeuchi INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Mimi Okada & Miyuki Takeuchi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 01, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV442309 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Trinidad Mota Aguilera INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Trinidad Mota Aguilera has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Trinidad Mota Aguilera to (F) J Trinidad (L) Aguilera Mota 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/24/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 03, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV442024 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ehsan Kourkchi INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Ehsan Kourkchi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ehsan (no middle name) Kourkchi to Edwin Ehsan Kay 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

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the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jun 28, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV442203 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rhea Dishani Perera INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

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

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

If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 02, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024

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uando Ria Patel se incorporó a College Corps en su primer año en Cuesta College en San Luis Obispo, no solo encontró el camino de su desarrollo profesional para ayudar a la gente necesitada; también ganó suficiente dinero para pagar parte de su deuda universitaria.

“Vine de Arkansas para estudiar psicología y solicité la inscripción en College Corp porque vi las inequidades en el acceso a la vivienda y la sanidad, y quería formar parte de la solución”, dijo Patel. Ahora está en su tercer año y ha trabajado en albergues para personas sin hogar y clínicas de salud mientras gana casi $10,000 para pagar sus préstamos estudiantiles. #CaliforniansForAll College Corps ayuda a más de 3,000 estudiantes al año como Patel a evitar la deuda universitaria mientras ganan hasta $10,000 por desempeñar tareas durante 450 horas en organizaciones comunitarias en los campos de la educación K-12, la acción climática o la inestabilidad alimentaria. Lanzado en septiembre de 2022, el programa finalizará su segundo año a finales de 2024.

En el albergue, 40 Prado, donde trabajaba Patel, gestionaba la línea de ingresos o coordinaba seis a diez camas de cuidados de recuperación para personas dadas de alta del hospital. Por las noches, ayudaba a servir unas 250 comidas, organizaba donaciones o coordinaba 150 a 200 camas de noche.

“Una de las partes que más me gustaron fue la oportunidad de conocer a gente con todo tipo de historias y orígenes, y ver

a alguien que había venido habitualmente durante un año finalmente conseguir una vivienda y pasar a cosas más grandes y mejores”, dijo Patel. “También, lo más duro, cuando llegabas a conocer y ayudar a alguien de cerca, era ver lo fácil que es que las cosas puedan ir a peor por un problema de salud, familia o drogas. Es un baño de realidad.”

Este año, Patel ha dedicado más de su trabajo en Corps a SLO Noor Foundation , una organización basada en gente voluntaria que ofrece servicios médicos, odontológicos y oftalmológicos y clínicas de salud para mujeres de forma gratuita a adultos sin seguro médico en el Condado de San Luis Obispo y el norte del Condado de Santa Barbara.

“Algunos de nuestros pacientes carecen de vivienda, no tienen ningún otro lugar al que ir, y ninguno tiene seguro. Es gratificante poder ayudar a alguien que ha caído en el olvido recuperar su salud”, siguió Patel. “La interacción con pacientes es mi parte favorita, como con el albergue, y me recuerda por qué quiero dedicarme a la psicología y la medicina en primer lugar.”

Patel se está preparando para trasladarse a la universidad de San Diego State para cursar los dos últimos años de su licenciatura.

“Se lo conté a mi hermana en la Universidad de San Jose State de College Corps y lo va a solicitar el año que viene”, dijo. “Me encanta este programa. Mi tiempo en él me ha demostrado lo gratificante que es para mí esa combinación de psicología social y atención individual, y ahora pienso que quiero hacer un Máster y ejercer yo misma en ese campo”.

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l planeta Mercurio estará retrógrado a partir del día 4 de agosto, sin embargo; sus efectos se sentirán durante todo el mes. Además otros tres planetas se mantendrán retrógrados al mismo tiempo, debemos ser cautelosos, precavidos, y tolerantes. Especialmente porque pueden llegar noticias no tan agradables durante ese periodo. Las computadoras, los teléfonos móviles y los semáforos, pueden presentar anomalías, y hasta pueden descomponerse. Los otros tres planetas retrógrados son: Saturno, Neptuno y Plutón. Todo esto augura una época de ciclones, huracanes, temblores, incendios forestales, tornados y tempestades. Las congestiones de tránsito serán muy frecuentes. Por otro lado ocurrirán muchas desavenencias políticas, pueden agravarse los conflictos internacionales ya existentes. Y quizá inicie otro conflicto que involucre guerra entre dos naciones, también pueden dar inicio guerras civiles.

La energía retrógrada que producen estos planetas, se mezcla negativamente con las energías de personas desquiciadas, lo que augura un aumento de tiroteos y crímenes durante este lapso. ¿Qué debemos hacer?

Lo principal es tener calma, paciencia y mucha tolerancia. Se debe de tener sumo cuidado al conducir, y también precaución en nuestros desplazamientos. Si se han de tomar decisiones importantes, éstas deben ser postergadas hasta que este periodo finalice. Vigile su alimentación, evite consumir comida chatarra, o comida de la calle. Es probable que ocurra un aumento sustancial en las temperaturas, olas de más calor ocurrirán. Tenga un plan sobre cómo protegerse de temperaturas extremas. Personas mayores, niños y mascotas estarán propensos a sufrir accidentes domésticos. El hacer meditaciones, rezar

oraciones, plegarias, y sobre todo desearle el bien a los demás, son actividades y actitudes propicias para practicar en este lapso. Evite incurrir en gastos innecesarios, evite sitios oscuros o poco concurridos, y manténgase alerta ante situaciones inesperadas. Durante este periodo de retrogradación, es recomendable quemar inciensos, hacerse enjuagues con hierbas, y aromatizar el hogar. De ese modo se logra en gran medida, neutralizar las energías adversas que producen los planetas que estarán en retrogradación.

El término retrógrado, literalmente se refiere al movimiento a la inversa de los planetas por un período específico. La retrogradación planetaria excluye al Sol y a la Luna. Este movimiento a la inversa no sucede, lo que ocurre es que durante periodos determinados de tiempo, los planetas transitan en su órbita alrededor del Sol en un ciclo más lento. Es como si la energía del planeta dejara de funcionar normalmente, creando algún tipo de caos en el mundo y en nuestra existencia. El planeta que entra en retrogradación con mayor frecuencia es Mercurio, cada cuatro meses transita retrógrado, por un ciclo de duración de aproximadamente tres semanas. Durante ese lapso suelen ocurrir todo tipo de retrasos, pérdida de tiempo, confusión, inconvenientes, olvidos, accidentes, incendios, atentados, discusiones, hechos violentos y malos entendidos; el comercio, la comunicación y el transporte se verán afectados durante la retrogradación de Mercurio. Es un periodo de reorganización, y muchas veces se tendrán que realizar las mismas tareas dos o tres veces, pues el primer intento puede fallar con relativa facilidad.

Con una buena dosis de calma, serenidad y precaución, lograremos atravesar este periodo tumultuoso. La energía durante el mes de septiembre será más propicia.

Tenga precaución, y haga el bien sin mirar a quien.

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SABÍA QUE…

Usted puede donar uno de sus dos riñones de forma segura.

Su longevidad y salud en general no se verán afectadas.

Todos saben que los donantes vivos de órganos salvan vidas, pero ¿sabía usted que estos procedimientos comunes y seguros se realizan miles de veces al año? Stanford Health Care contribuye a educar al público con respecto a la donación de riñón, hígado y otros tejidos vivos, ya que salvar vidas comienza por entender lo que está en juego.

Para obtener más información sobre la donación de órganos en vida, consulte: stanfordhealthcare.org/livingdonor