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VOLUME 38 ISSUE 31 | WWW.EL-OBSERVADOR.COM | AUGUST 4 - 10, 2017

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THEY DID 'WHAT'S RIGHT' FOR ALL OF US!!!

WHAT IS RIGHT FOR ALL OF US!

Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR EO's 'Certificate of Appreciation' will be mailed to those three REPUBLICAN SENATORS 'WHO DID WHAT IS RIGHT FOR ALL OF US' when all three voted NAY to the proposed legislation which would begin to establish an undefined 'TrumpCare' program projected to deny basic health care services to 32 million Americans while continuing to grant more tax benefits to those already ultra-wealthy.

Just to remind everyone, when the Senate Majority Leader placed that Tr umpCare leg islation up for its up or down vote in the U.S. Senate last Thursday (07.27.17), 51 votes were required to pass that proposed legislation. All 48 Democratic Senators voted against the legislation whose main purpose was to 'repeal and replace' the 2010 Affordable Care Act (also known as ObamaCare).

This ACA legislation was ena c ted dur ing 2010 follow ing public debate and hearings and w ith America's f irst AfricanAmerican President seated in the White House's Oval Office as CEO/CIC. Since the ACA became the 'law of the land', Republicans have been focused upon limiting former President Obama to one term (they failed because “We, The People” re-elec ted him) A N D vowed to REPEAL AND REPLACE OBAMACARE (and they failed again!... despite having 'control' of the White House, the House of Representatives, and THE SENATE!!!).

All because three stalwart members of the Republican Party decided to DO

Those three (3) Republican 'NAY' votes are: Susan Collins, R-Maine; Lisa Murkowsk i, R-A la ska , and John McCain, RA r izona . These three elected officials, did what the Founding Fathers projected when they developed the system of 'CHECKS AND BALANCES' which is embedded into the U.S. Constitution when endorsed on July 4, 1776.

The basic human trait they counted upon was that individuals are basically logical, sympathetic, compassionate, and responsible in Doing unto others what you would have them do unto you.

These three principled individuals examined their basic values and decided to do the right thing for all of us.

These three Senators understood that they became elected off icials because they wanted to craft public policy which did the greatest good for the greatest number. Their suppor tive constituents must ensure that they all become re-elected because the 'forces of self-interest' will organize their DARK MONEY funded efforts to oppose their re-election.

It is the massive number of 'silent majority voters' who must ensure that they become involved, engaged and committed to putting an end to the forces of the inf luential powers who use DARK MONEY to achieve their mercenary goals.

Un for t u n a t e l y, s i nc e 1975 union membership has declined and their c ol le c t ive ba r g a i n i ng rights cur tailed. A lso, automation has increased productivity while employment levels remained level (static). Health care insurance coverage must

The answer is what Senator Bernie Sanders calls “Medicare-for-a ll ”. He plans to introduce legislation whose goal is to guide this nation towards comprehensive health care coverage of all residents of America.

receives federal funds to underwrite those insurance policies provided to the low income or impoverished clients. Hospitals have been subsidized (HillBurton Act) to encourage building facilities in rural underserved areas (which has not happened). Big Pharma charges more for their prescription drugs sold domestically which is why those who are near the Mexican or Canadian borders, cross the border to purchase the identical drugs at lower prices.

Many, who cur rently have profitable positions and entitlements, are ver y much against any changes. These include 'Big Pharma' (prescription drug industry); durable medical equipment; Hospital Chains; Nursing Homes; and many more.

The American taxpayer, following his/her Christian values, practice being a Good Samaritan. They have been generous when supporting the medical research which initiated many developments which the private sector has monetized to their benefit.

We, The People must internalize the reality that through public financing of government agencies such as the National Science Foundation; National Institutes of Health, and the Center for Communicable Diseases, many developmental investments have been underwritten with our tax revenues.

If a “Universal health care system, single payer system” is established, then many of these 'private sector firms' will have to accept lower profit margins.

become independent of employment. Already too many folks have three or four part-time jobs which enables the employer to not have to provide health insurance coverage as a benefit.

An unfortunate my th is that the private sector has made investments leading to the development of the world's best medical care & services delivery system. Not so...and this becomes very evident when the subsidies, tax credits, shortened depreciation tax write-offs, and tax avoidance efforts which take advantage of loopholes.

A ll of these corporate welfare items need to be curtailed or subjected to 'sunset periods'.

The main opponents to the Medicare-for-All approach are all those who receives subsidies now.

These include the Health Insurance industry which

A goal is to lower the expenditure of $10,000 per year per person for health care services down to a much lower level which is reasonable and sustainable.

Those 'Nay' votes by Senators Susan Collins, R-Maine; Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and John McCain, R-A rizona, have forced continued public policy discussions that special interests do not want at all.

Senator Bernie Sanders (email dated 07.31.17) c or r e c t l y a nt ic ip a t e s “Our goal is to create a rational, cost-ef fective health care system. Today in the United States, we are spending almost $10,000 a year per person on health care. This is absurd and unsustainable.”

“Our goal is to put health care dollars into disease prevention and the provision of health care, not insurance company profits, not outrageous salaries for health industry CEOs, not advertising, not billing, not lobbying or campaign contributions.”

“Our goal is to move this country to a Medicare-forall, single-payer system.”

“Let me be clear. This will be an enormously difficult and prolonged struggle, and one which will require the efforts of tens of millions of A mericans in every state in this country.

It will, in fact, require a political revolution in which the American people participate in the political process in a way that we have not seen in the recent history of our democracy.”

“In order to pass a Medicare-for-all, single payer system we will be taking on the most powerful special interests in the country: Wall Street, the insurance companies, the drug companies, the corporate media, the Republican Party and the establishment wing of the Democratic Party. In opposition to our efforts there will be a never-ending barrage of TV ads, editorials, political attacks and lies.”

“If we are going to be successful in this struggle, we have got to be smart – very smart. Not only do we need strong legislation (which I will be offering shortly and an outline of which I will be sending to you), but we need an unprecedented organizing and educational campaign.”

It behooves “We, The People” to become fully involved, engaged, and committed since DARK MONEY cannot buy us all off. Let's become INDEPENDENT in our own best interests. Like those three Senators, let's do the right thing for all of us.

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¡VAMOS A GOZAR!

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OUTSIDE LANDS MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL: 10TH ANNIVERSARY AUGUST 11 – 13, 2017 / NOON – 9:55PM GOLDEN GATE PARK DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET Friday August 4, 2017 / 10am San Pedro Square 87 N San Pedro St San Jose, CA Free

SOUTH FIRST Friday August 4, 2017 / 7pm SoFA District and beyond Downtown San Jose San Jose, CA Free

LIZZIE – ROCK MUSICAL Friday August 4, 2017 / 8pm City Lights Theater Company 529 S 2nd St San Jose, CA $21 - $37

SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN ST. JAMES PARK Friday August 4, 2017 / 12pm St James Park N 2nd St San jose, CA Free

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Friday August 4, 2017 / 7pm Montgomery Theater 271 S Market St San Jose, CA $20 - $25

A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD – KIDS Friday August 4, 2017 / 8pm Tabard Theatre Co 29 N San Pedro St San Jose, CA $10 - $25

FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES Friday August 4, 2017 / 6pm St James Park N 2nd St San Jose, CA Free

ASIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA Friday August 4, 2017 / 7:30pm Hammer Theatre Center 101 Paseo De San Antonio San Jose, CA $26 - $41

THE FIFTH ANNUAL RAHSAANATHON Friday August 4, 2017 / 8:30pm Café Stritch 374 S 1st St San Jose, CA $50 - $52.74

COMEDY FOR KIDS Friday August 4, 2017 / 6:30pm SAP Center 525 W Santa Clara St San Jose, CA $25 - $50

IMPROV COMEDY: PAUL RODRIGUEZ Friday August 4, 2017 / 7:30pm San Jose Improv Comedy Club 62 S 2nd St San Jose, CA $25

SAN JOSE RENAISSANCE FAIRE & FANTASY FEST Saturday August 5, 2017 / 10am Discovery Meadow 180 Woz Way San Jose, CA $0 - $40

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UNA HISTORIA DE ÉXITO ESCOLAR Mission College ofrece programas y clases para ayudar a avanzar la carrera

Rosa Sosa. Photo Credit: Mission College

Rosa Sosa emigró al área de la bahía desde México a la edad de 16 años, quería aprender inglés y encontró Mission College, o tal vez, Mission College la encontró a ella. Sosa acredita su carrera educativa y profesional a Mission College, por los amigos que ella hizo, las personas que conoció y el personal con el que interactúo. Ella no lo hubiera logrado sin el colegio comunitario de Santa Clara, pero aprender inglés no fue fácil. "Es muy intimidante cuando tu no eres de aquí o cuando te sientes como una persona rara parada en un salón."- Dijo Sosa "Incluso si no entiendes lo que la persona esta diciendo, solo pregunta, ¿Por favor, podrías repetir la pregunta?”

Cada dia, la confianza continuó creciendo.

Sosa tomó clases en gramática básica, pronunciación y practica de conversación con grupos pequeños y grandes, también trabajó en su lectura y vocabulario.

Los instructores de Mission College le ayudaron en cada paso de su carrera.

Internacional Center resultó ser un recurso importante, dándole su primer trabajo como asistente de oficina.

"Después de un semestre, pasé el examen de inglés y luego, ellos me ofrecieron una oferta para quedarme en el colegio y comenzar a trabajar en mi titulo." Dijo Sosa.

Con estas bases, Mission College se convirtió en un hogar. "Estaba muy apegada al campus cuando llegue aquí. Yo estaba aquí todos los días, Mission College creyó en mi desde el momento en que entre por la puerta.”- Dijo Sosa.

Después de obtener su titulo técnico en Mission College, ella se transfirió a San Jose State donde recibió su licenciatura.

Este mes de Mayo, ella recibirá su maestría

de la Universidad Embry-Ridle en Arizona y recientemente aceptó una posición en Pinkerton como una Counter Terrorism Threat Analyst (Analista de Amenazas Contra el Terrorismo) en Virginia donde se concentrara en amenazas a los países latinoamericanos. Sosa le da crédito a Mission College por ayudarla a dar ese primer paso. "Tener una base sólida me ayudo a navegar diferentes opciones y diferentes carreras. Es un gran lugar para comenzar y después buscar muchas oportunidades diferentes." – Dijo Sosa Para mas información sobre los programas de ESL en Mission College y otros cursos relacionados a negocios, trabajar en hoteles y restaurantes, enfermería y otros campos emocionantes, visite missioncollege. edu o esl.missioncollege.edu En el Welcome Center de Mission College, Admisiones, Consejería y Ayuda Financiera hablan español y están listos para ayudarte a ser exitoso. El Departamento de Consejería trabaja con los estudiantes para poner en marcha un plan educativo que le permite al estudiante mantenerse en un buen camino. También ofrecen Tutoría.

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NOT ON MEDICAID? YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL MIGHT BE sources of funding to support children with disabilities as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Children with special needs frequently have complex plans for medically necessary accommodations, as well as treatment; the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment benefit, which is funded by Medicaid, is one important source of funds that supports case management (coordination of care) for these children.

Kristen Harper and David Murphey Child Trends

On July 30th, 52 years ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicaid into law. As the program’s anniversary approaches this weekend, and Congress continues to debate its future, it may be unclear to many—especially those who are not Medicaid beneficiaries—how significant changes to Medicaid might affect them.

In 2015, 15 percent of U.S. adults ages 19 through 64 received health insurance coverage through Medicaid. However, a much larger proportion of our nation’s school-aged population—nearly 30 percent of children ages 6 through 19—receive health insurance through Medicaid. That’s 15.2 million children.

With more than 15 million kids eligible for Medicaid support, there’s a fair chance your neighborhood school relies on Medicaid to provide critical services—from school nurses, vision and hearing screenings, and immunizations, to mental health counseling, health education, and referrals to other community-based services. According to the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, nearly $4 billion in school-based health services were paid for by Medicaid in 2015.

Even when children are not direct recipients of Medicaid funding, the services Medicaid

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supports may be key to supporting their school’s activities related to substance use and violence prevention, and other initiatives that reach the broader student population. Because schools can claim reimbursement under Medicaid for allowable services provided to eligible students, as well as for a portion of their costs for administering these programs even when they are offered without charge to all students (an example is vision and hearing screening), Medicaid funding makes school-wide services more affordable. Further, these dollars allow schools to spend their limited resources on other priorities.

It’s important to note that the services Medicaid

supports can address a wide range of issues beyond students’ physical health. Services related to dropout prevention are one example.

This month, the U.S. Department of Education released an issue brief that covered the prevalence of dropout prevention strategies in high schools across the nation. Two of the strategies covered— wraparound services and school-based health centers—often use Medicaid support to deliver mental health screening and primary medical care.

Shifts in the Medicaid program might also impact schools’ ability to adequately serve children with special needs. In the absence of these dollars, schools may be forced to find other

It would be a mistake to make assumptions about which neighborhood schools, and which children, depend on Medicaid. While our nation’s schools continue to be socioeconomically and racially segregated, school-aged Medicaid recipients span racial and ethnic groups—33 percent are white, 22 percent are black, and 36 percent are Hispanic. Further, low-poverty schools are nearly as likely to offer the kind of supplemental services that are often funded through Medicaid: they are nearly as likely to offer at least one social service (94 percent) as high-poverty schools (97 percent), and only somewhat less likely to offer services on campus (74 vs. 81 percent, respectively). (The breakdown in Medicaid support for high-poverty schools vs. low-poverty schools is not readily available.)

As the debate over Medicaid continues, we should consider the role the program plays in the overall well-being of the young members of our community—including the young people in our lives.

¿CÓMO HACER UN VIAJE EN CARRETERA SIN ESTRÉS? aspas del limpia parabrisas y su sistema f uncionen apropiadamente.

Verif ique sus luces, incluyendo las luces altas, para aseg urarse de que f uncionan. Último, pero no menos impor tante, no olv ide sus neumáticos. Los neumáticos son la conexión entre su vehículo y la carretera , así que debe aseg urarse de examinar las bandas de rodadura para ver si hay señales de desgaste.

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NewsUSA Los v iajes en vacaciones pueden ser estresantes, pero también deben ser diver tidos. La planif icación anticipada y el cuidado adecuado del vehículo pueden reducir mucho del estrés que produce un v iaje en carretera y le permitirá disfrutar el recorrido.

Una lista con los aspectos del v iaje lo ay udarán a garantizar que no

deja nada impor tante atrás y que está listo y preparado en caso de emergencia.

Cuando es hora de un v iaje de vacaciones por carretera , no olv ide estos consejos para tener un v iaje agradable: --Chequee su vehículo: una rev isión completa del vehículo antes de un v iaje en carretera debe incluir la verif icación de los niveles de los f luidos. A seg úrese de que las

"La tracción y las bandas de rodadura están inex tricablemente v inculadas. Las muescas en sus neumáticos son muy impor tantes para que el ag ua salga y el neumático se sujete a la v ía", dice Sarah Robinson, especialista de seg uridad de Michelin. "A seg urarse de que sus neumáticos tiene las bandas de rodadura adecuadas puede ser la diferencia entre ev itar un accidente y ser par te de uno".

--Prepárese: equipe su vehículo con un equipo de emergencia que incluya ag ua , luces intermitentes, una manta , cables auxiliares, líquido limpiaparabrisas adicional, cargador de teléfono y números de emergencia para asistencia en

carretera , así como el número de una persona de contacto en su lugar de destino.

--Planif ique su r uta: verif ique su r uta anticipadamente, si es posible; planif ique su v iaje para las horas con menos tráf ico. Si está pensando en utilizar una aplicación de mapa en su teléfono, utilice el componente de voz; si no la tiene, consulte un mapa en f ísico para orientarse antes de estar detrás del volante.

--La seg uridad primero: eso signif ica que el conductor se debe enfocar en el manejo. Si usted es el conductor y necesita ver su teléfono, env iar un mensaje, tomar un bocadillo o atender a un niño o mascota en el asiento trasero, espere a una parada de descanso o, si es necesario, deténgase a un lado de la v ía.

--Verif ique el clima: especialmente durante las vacaciones de inv ierno, conocer el clima anticipadamente puede ay udarlo a ev itar una tormenta. Si las condiciones son realmente peligrosas, lo más inteligente ser ía posponer su v iaje hasta que el clima mejor.

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EXPERTA EN SALUD RECETA COMIDA FRESCA COMO “PRIMERA” MEDICINA

Aug. 18 & Sept. 15 - Cookin’ the Market Watch seasonal recipes come to life and sample the results (11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.)

Eric Tegethoff/Alfonso LópezCollada Public News Service GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. – Los Centros Familiares de Salud de la Montaña de Colorado animan a las familias a que agreguen la “primera medicina” de la naturaleza a su vida diaria: frutas y vegetales frescos.

Los expertos en materia de salud recomiendan comer cinco porciones cada día, y que tres cuartos de lo que haya en el plato sean granos, frutas, verduras y legumbres.

Mientras los legisladores del país siguen luchando para tratar el tema del aumento de costos de la salud y las opciones de cobertura, los Centros Familiares de Salud de la Montaña de Colorado (“Colorado's Mountain Family Health Centers”) promueven un enfoque preventivo para la buena salud: consumir mejores alimentos y más frecuentemente.

Jenny Lang, practicante de enfermería familiar en los Centros Familiares de Salud de la Montaña (“Mountain Family Health Centers”) dice que una dieta saludable - es decir evitar la comida procesada y comer más frutas y verduras - estimula el sistema inmunológico, combate el cáncer y las infecciones, y ayuda a mantener el peso correcto.

“Y eso te da energía buena. Ya sabes, si no tiene buenas fuentes de energía la gente se siente cansada, la gente se siente desmotivada; no tiene energía

para salir y ser activa.”

Lang ha estado preguntando a los niños durante visitas de bienestar cuál es su fruta o su verdura favorita y la última vez que la comieron, y muchos padres dicen que sus pequeños sólo comen comida fresca unas cuantas veces a la semana.

Lang dice que sus pacientes frecuentemente se sorprenden de saber que niños y padres deberían comer cinco porciones de frutas y verduras al día.

Jenny Lang anima a la gente a evitar la comida ultra procesada –como las comidas congeladas, papas fritas y refrescos– cuanto sea posible.

Agrega que la comida “chatarra” es normalmente alta en sal y grasa, y al cuerpo le cuesta más trabajo procesarla.

Está convencida de que la buena comida realmente debiera ser la primera medicina.

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“Desde zanahorias hasta brócoli o arándano, entre más colorida más nutritiva –o rica en antioxidantes– será esa comida.”

Lang dice que una barrera común para muchos de sus pacientes es que no saben cómo preparar la comida fresca en casa.

Recomienda la página de internet ‘choosemyplate.gov’, que tiene consejos para cocinar, sugerencias para servir y otras herramientas para ayudar a que las familias tengan el combustible que necesitan para tener una mejor salud.

Los expertos recomiendan agregar frutas coloridas como arándanos y zanahorias, que contienen muchos nutrientes y ricos en antioxidantes, a las dietas diarias para tener una mejor salud.

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Fa m i ly Featur e s Mo s t fa m i li e s a r e lo o k in g fo r ways t o s p e n d m or e ti me to ge th e r, but ma na gi n g th e fa m il y sch e dul e can b e a d a u n ti n g ta sk , e spe ci al l y w ith t h e a dd i ti on s of n i gh tl y h o me wo r k a nd e x tra c u r r i c u l ar ac tiv i ti e s a ne w sc h ool y ea r bri n gs.

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D e s ign ate a ti m e. Wr i te di n n e r t im e o n a c a le n d a r i n the k itche n s o e v e r y fa m i ly m e mbe r is aw ar e o f t h i s sp e c i a l time and can l o o k for w a r d to sittin g do wn t o ge t he r. Even i f yo ur sche dul e is o v e r wh elm i n g , p i ck a spe ci fi c day e a c h w e ek a n d block o ut time to hav e a m e a l a s a fami l y.

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up de l i cio u s p a s t a s a u ces ric h wit h bo l d, It a lia n flavo rs a n d vin er i p e ne d t o m at o es .

C r e ate rit u a ls . To b u ild a t ra dit io n in the k it c hen , t r y invo lvin g t he who l e f a m ily b y s ho win g y o u r k ids age-a p p ro p riat e way s t o co ntr ibu t e t o t heir f avo rit e m ea l.

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COVERED CA: CONSUMER GROUPS PRAISE MOVES TO LIMIT HEALTH INSURANCE HIKES at the nonprof it Consumers Union, said it w ill be impor tant for people to shop around for the best rates when open enrollment star ts Nov. 1. " They're going to see rate increa ses, but they're not a s large a s we've seen other years, so there is a strong picture for 2018 that there w ill be options for them," she said.

"Actually, if they shop around, they' ll be able to minimize any rate increa ses."

Suzanne Pot ter California News Ser v ice SACR A MEN TO, Calif. - The 1.4 million Californians who buy health insurance through the state exchange could see a rate increa se of 12.5 percent nex t year if state reg ulators approve a proposal

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The agency also announced that A nthem is pulling out of 16 reg ions, but added that the change is mostly of fset by Blue Shield, Health Net and Oscar ex panding into new reg ions.

Dena Mendelsohn, staf f at torney

According to Covered California , 96 percent of people w ill be able to choose f rom at lea st t wo plans, and 82 percent should be able to choose f rom three or more. However, it warned that Californians could see rates go up another 12 percent or so, on average, if the Tr ump administration follows through on a threat to stop mak ing cost-shar ing reduction pay ments to the insurers.

negotiated a workaround, whereby the cost-shar ing reduction increa ses w ill only af fect those w ith so-called "Silver" plans. Mendelsohn said the people in those plans may get ex tra help f rom the feds to pay their premiums.

"But it is impor tant to note that many consumers do qualif y for premium subsidies," she said, "and since those subsidies are ba sed on the Silver plan, then many consumers w ill actually be sheltered f rom the largest of these increa ses."

The proposed Covered California increa ses still must be approved by the Depar tment of Managed Health Care and the State Depar tment of Insurance. Both depar tments are tak ing public comments on their websites though the la st week of September, at dmhc.ca .gov or interactive.web.insurance.ca .gov.

Covered California ha s said it ha s Consumer groups say instability in the health-care arena is largely responsible for increased insurance premiums proposed for 2018. Photo Credit: Goir/iStockphoto

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The Center for Employment Tr a i n i n g (CET) Na t i o n a l He a d q u a r t e r s h a s b e e n a p i l l a r i n t h e c o m m u n i t y o f S a n Jo s é , S i l i c o n Va l l e y s i n c e 1 9 6 7 a n d currently operates Centers in C a l i f o r n i a , Te x a s a n d V i r g i n i a .

CET Na t i o n a l He a d q u a r t e r s is celebrating its golden a n n i v e r s a r y a n d w e h av e m u c h to celebrate! CET began in 1967 i n S a n Jo s é , C A , w h e n f a r m l a n d s were being cleared to make way for the new industrial growth in the valley and many were losing their only source of income. Our founders knew that the only w a y f o r S a n Jo s é ’s f a r m w o r k e r and low-income, hard-working community to partake in the new tech jobs was through education and training and so, CET b e g a n . S i n c e t h a t t i m e w e h av e transformed over 200,000 lives.

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To h e l p u s c e l e b r a t e w e w i l l h av e L u i s Va l d e z , t h e Fo u n d i n g A r t i s t i c D i r e c t o r o f E l Te a t r o C a m p e s i n o , P l ay w r i g h t a n d D i r e c t o r a s o u r keynote speaker for the evening along with a performance from t h e l e g e n d a r y, G r a m m y w i n n i n g band Los Lobos.

Sinc e 1967, Center for Employment Tr a i n i n g ( C E T ) , a n o r i g i n a l S i l i c o n Va l l e y s o c i a l j u s t i c e s t a r t up, has successfully trained and assisted in placing over 200,000 students in the workforce.

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Google is somehow "getting something" from the City, for which the public must "get something" in return. In addition, the public will have the benefit of transparency to scrutinize every element of the deal before the Council votes on any land sale, memorandum of understanding, development agreement, and zoning changes.

3. Housing Affordability

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Throughout the extraordinary growth of the last two decades, Silicon Valley cities to our north and west have hosted expansions of global headquarters of the world's largest tech brands Apple, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, and the like.

San Jose's Downtown has consistently played the unrequited suitor, however, with a diminutive employment base relative to other city centers, and lacking the residential density needed to sustain retail, restaurants, and other small businesses.

In the last decade, we've seen Downtown's challenges exacerbated by two more blows: first, the Great Recession, which hollowed more than 30% of Downtown's street frontage as retail tenants became insolvent; and second, the California legislature's elimination of redevelopment agencies, the primary source of public investment in city centers.

As a result, during my tenure as Downtown's Councilmember, we became more resourceful and deployed what I call a "Small is Beautiful" strategy (with credit to EF Schumacher) moving beyond the era of large Redevelopment Agency expenditures.

We focused instead on eliminating barriers to small businesses. We reduced parking fees in public garages for new commercial tenants, waived permit fees for tenant improvements of vacant groundfloor storefronts, eased permit requirements for restaurants to launch outdoor "curb cafes," and encouraged facilities like NextSpace and WeWork to accommodate more co-working and freelancing.

We also rolled up our sleeves with key partners to make "big bets" that would lay the groundwork for Downtown's revival: working with Carl Guardino and the Silicon Valley Leadership Group on ballot measures to bring BART to Downtown and expand CalTrain capacity; supporting Tom McEnery and Martin Menne's launch of the San Pedro Market; and reducing fees and expediting permit processing on high-rise residential development to persuade reluctant project sponsors to move forward.

Today, with these continued efforts and those advanced under the tenure of current Councilmember Raul Peralez, Downtown has begun to emerge. Construction has completed or begun on several new high-rise residential towers, and retail storefronts continue to fill. Downtown now boasts more than 120 tech companies, including both start-ups and fast-growing gazelles like Zoom, Cohesity, and Okta.

the WeWork offices on Santa Clara Street. In early June, Council voted to begin negotiations with Google for the sale of several City-owned parcels in the area surrounding Diridon Station that would comprise part of a 6 to 8 million square feet development with office, research, residential, and retail space. And just a few weeks ago, Adobe announced the large expansion of its headquarters on San Fernando Street, adding another 3,000 employees to its current workforce.

Much has been made about these developments in the news, and in social media. To be sure, the potential benefits are huge: tens-of-thousands of new jobs and many millions in annual revenues that will help us enhance public services that our residents count on most - more police officers on the street, more hours at our libraries and community centers, more miles of streets repaired and repaved.

Yet, as the excitement and interest in these proposed projects continues to grow, it's important to understand exactly what all of this means - and doesn't mean.

Here's my take: 1. It isn't a sure thing.

Lots of "big plans" are launched to fanfare, but the world changes - economies dip, shareholders balk, and corporations pivot. History offers San Jose too many cruel reminders: the groundbreaking of the Tesla factory in North San Jose a decade ago, Apple's plans for a Coyote Valley headquarters in the 1980's, and the like.

The Council and City Hall need to focus on doing whatever we need to do to eliminate barriers - legal and regulatory obstacles, red tape, and other hurdles - to facilitate these extraordinary investments in our city.

2. There's No Subsidy or "Special Deal" Many cities and states offer large subsidies to lure corporate campuses to their jurisdictions. For example, Massachusetts provided $145 million in combined subsidies to persuade General Electric to relocate its headquarters to Boston. San Jose offered subsidies (some of dubious efficacy) in past decades as well, but that will not be our path going forward.

In recent weeks, Downtown's trajectory has shifted dramatically, as we've announced the most extraordinary string of economic development news in our Downtown's - and San Jose's - history.

In my conversations with Google over the past year, I never offered any City subsidies or fee breaks; and to their credit, Google never asked for them. We agreed that the company would pay fair market value for all public land. Google merely sought to be treated fairly, like any other land buyer. In the months ahead, I expect that we will reach a negotiated price that will ensure the public gets its money worth - and substantially more than the City paid - for these parcels, in addition to the ongoing benefit our taxpayers will receive from Google's presence in San Jose.

In May, Amazon made public its first foray into Downtown with its research outpost, Lab126, at

This is important for several reasons, if for none other than to disabuse any misperception that

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Like the rest of the region, San Jose has chronically suffered from a severe shortage of affordable housing, a fact that certainly predates these recent announcements by several decades. Beyond the buying activity of some speculators, however, expansions by Adobe, Amazon, and Google shouldn't have much immediate impact on that issue. Why not?

Thousands of Google and Adobe employees won't parachute into Downtown anytime soon. Neither company has even applied for building permits, so we are still years off. If all goes well, the Google development will take a decade or more to build out - and over that decade (and perhaps through a recession or two), adding even 20,000 employees would comprise less than a 1% annual increase in the city's employment base.

In the meantime, housing construction will occur, and these announcements will spur more of it in our Downtown. More than 1,500 units are under construction today, and we expect several more projects to break ground in the next year.

The Diridon Station Area Plan calls for 2,500 more housing units near the footprint of Google's planned development with a goal that affordable units comprise 25% of the total. In addition, Google has publicly supported the concept of having both market-rate and affordable housing as part of the proposed mixed-use development, and has a history of supporting affordable housing development, as demonstrated by their efforts to seek the approval of 10,000 units near their Mountain View campus.

While our entire region will continue to struggle with affordability, here in San Jose, we've done more in the last 30 months to confront this challenge than in any other comparable span of our city's history: imposing an inclusionary housing requirement, requiring an affordable housing impact fee, tightening rent control constraints, strengthening tenants' rights against eviction, supporting the County's passage of a $900 million housing bond, and issuing more than $50 million for affordable housing development.

None of those things will "fix" the problem, of course. Large, historic market forces have created this situation, and we'll need to continue pushing aggressively in the years ahead, with a particular focus on expanding our housing supply in a manner consistent with our General Plan.

4. Who Gets Displaced?

Any new development has impacts on those who were "there first": current tenants and their neighbors. However, beyond the concerns around affordability that I addressed earlier, these expansions don't contemplate the kind of displacement one might expect with large corporate campus developments.

Most of the publicly-owned parcels sought by Google consist of parking lots or empty industrial buildings; and the few tenant businesses located on these properties, like Patty's Inn, will receive relocation assistance or cash compensation.

Likewise, Adobe's expansion site consists of surface parking and a vacant commercial building.

We also won't see residential neighborhoods torn down as a result of these projects. The City will require any developers to mitigate

AUGUST 4 - 10, 2017 disruption to established neighborhoods as part of the entitlement process. Representatives of the surrounding neighborhoods-such as Delmas Park, St. Leo's, and the Alameda Business Associationhave already held an initial meeting with Google to learn about proposed vision for the development site. As we move forward, the City will host several public meetings, and the companies have expressed a strong interest in continued engagement with the community.

5. How About Traffic?

Of all of the places that Google and Adobe chose to launch their expansions, they intentionally picked the most transit-rich location in the State of California, and therefore the least likely to exacerbate auto traffic. The adjacent Diridon Station will, within a decade, become the Grand Central Station of the West. In the coming years, we'll add BART and High Speed Rail service to existing CalTrain, Amtrak, Altamont Commuter Express, Capitol Corridor, light rail, bus rapidtransit, and standard bus service - and the station will ultimately see more than 600 trains arrive daily.

We're also expanding road capacity by extending Autumn Street to ease access to 880, and Google and other Downtown developers will pay fees to address traffic impacts to congested intersections.

In addition, we've expanded bike share service to improve access to transit, and we'll see bus frequency improvements with BART's launch in Berryessa in the months ahead.

In short, if there's a place to grow, this is it. We're building the infrastructure for it, and this kind of transit-oriented development provides a model for any future growth.

6. Yes, It's a Big Deal The majority of us, of course, don't live or work Downtown, and might dismiss this news as irrelevant to our largely suburban existence. Yet, it does matter. Downtowns of major cities should be major job centers, providing employment opportunity and revenue for the entire region, and the prospect of growing San Jose's diminutive Downtown has many positive implications.

First, it provides some welcome relief to a city with the worst housing-to-jobs imbalance of any major U.S. city. This imbalance hurts all of our residents because, under California's tax revenue allocation formulas, it creates chronic fiscal shortfalls that diminish the quality and quantity of City services - police, pothole repair, libraries, and the like - that our residents receive.

Beyond the dollars, this development provides a multitude of other concrete benefits to San Joseans.

It offers a sustainable model for "smart growth" in an otherwise sprawling, suburban valley, that will have far less impacts on traffic congestion, environmental stress, water consumption, and GhG emissions than other developments. It brings jobs, housing, amenities, public spaces, and transit all within short walking distances, akin to the streetscapes and development patterns of vibrant, centuries-old European cities. It will attract a larger critical mass of urban consumers and creators of the arts that will help build a social landscape more conducive to San Jose's cultural and artistic growth.

Finally, it gives Silicon Valley what it desperately needs: a dynamic urban center needed to attract the creative young talent that drives innovation in today's tech industries.

All of that is a big deal. I look forward to a robust public conversation about how we can make Downtown's long-sought future a reality.

-Sam

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Una de las promesas del presidente Donald Trump desde que tomó cargo de la presidencia de los Estados Unidos ha sido derogar Obamacare, lo cual dejaría a 32 millones de personas sin seguro médico en todo el país para el año 2026, de acuerdo a un análisis de la oficina del presupuesto del congreso.

Durante su campaña, el presidente prometió derogar Obamacare y tener una mejor ley de salud por lo cual, miles de personas se preguntan si esto se iba hacer realidad en cuanto tomara el cargo, ya que esta ha sido la misión de los republicanos desde que Obamacare entró en vigor.

“Let Obamacare fail, it will be a lot easier to replace,” deja que Obamacare fracase, así será más fácil reemplazarlo, dijo el presidente enojado después de que tres senadoras republicanas votaran en contra de derogar el programa de ley sin ningún reemplazo, ya que hubiese tenido un impacto negativo en millones de personas. A pesar de que los Republicanos controlan la cámara del senado, no hay podido hacer cumplir la promesa de Trump. ¿Pero quien realmente se vería afectada con la derogación de Obamacare? La ley de seguro de salud asequible requiere que toda las personas tengan un seguro de salud, ya sea por parte de su empleador o por la propia cuenta de cada persona. Obamacare ofrece nuevos beneficios, derechos y protecciones a los Americanos con respecto al cuidado de su salud, de acuerdo con Obamacare.

Este programa también extiende Medicaid a todos los adultos en muchos estados, para los adultos mayores y aquellos con incapacidades de largo plazo.

Sin embargo, en el estado de California existe Covered California, programa que está debajo de Obamacare y ofrece cobertura de salud asequible para las pequeñas empresas y sus empleados. También las personas pueden

comprar un seguro de salud de compañías conocidas, en acuerdo con la Ley de Protección del Paciente y Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio.

Covered California es el único lugar donde se puede obtener asistencia federal para ayudar a pagar las cuotas de un seguro privado a través de diferentes compañías, de acuerdo con Covered Ca. En nuestro estado también existe MediCal, un programa que ofrece cobertura de salud gratuita o de bajo costo para niños y adultos con ingresos y recursos limitados.

Este programa cubre a los adultos de bajos ingresos, familias con niños, personas de edad avanzada, personas con discapacidades, mujeres embarazadas, niños en cuidado de crianza y jóvenes que estuvieron en cuidado de crianza hasta los 26 años de edad según Covered California. Medí-Cal es los mismo que el programa federal Medicaid, el cual también ofrece salud asequible a personas de bajos recursos en todo el país. ¿Pero qué pasaría con el programa Medical si derogan a obamacare? De acuerdo a un reporte de Los Angeles Times, en los últimos tres años, más de cinco millones de Californianos se han inscrito en Medi-Cal y hay alrededor de 13 millones en total que están debajo de este programa, la mayoría de estas personas podría perder su seguro médico, si es que llegan a derogar Obamacare, según Covered California.

De acuerdo con el diario New York Times, muchas personas que obtuvieron un seguro de salud con Obamacare, no eran pobres suficientes para calificar a Medicaid pero lo pobre suficiente para no poder comprar un propia cobertura.

Muchos otros eran rechazados por sus condiciones pre-existentes.

Por lo tanto, el derogar Obamacare, no solo afectaría a la clase trabajadora de todo el país, si no a la clase media también. Pero los más importante de resaltar es que las familias de bajos recursos serían las más afectadas ya que el programa Medi-Cal podría ser recortado.

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Petitioner(s) Meilung Chu he or she knows to be Zhao.

States 191 N. First Street, San August 4, 11, 18, 25, false is guilty of a crime.) Xiaoyan Chen and Peng Jose, CA 95113. A copy Benefits included health/dental insurance, 401k Stephen Zhao have filed 2017 Gueorgui Krastev Plan, paid PTO, sick, holidays, life insurance. of the Order to Show We also have openings for Crew Leaders that This statement was filed August 4, 11, 18, 25, a petition for Change of cause shall be published perform all of the above in addition to leading small with the County of Santa 2017 Name with the clerk of at least once a week for crews. Must have clean driving record. Pay is Clara on 08/01/2017 This statement was filed this court for a decree four successive weeks higher... with the County of Santa changing names as fol- prior to the date set for We use E-Verify. lows: a. Xiaoyan Chen to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clara on 07/13/2017 Call Tim Buonaccorsi (619)308-9333 x173 or Martha hearing on the petition Xiaoyan Christine Chen NAME STATEMENT Aranibar (619)308-9333 x147 in El Observador, a NO. 631954 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS b. Nicholas Zhao to Nich- newspaper of general olas Taiwei Zhao. THE NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clara County. Meilung The following person(s) circulation, printed in the COURT ORDERS that NO. 631830 NAME STATEMENT Chu 1098 Huntingdon is (are) doing business county of Santa Clara.

NO. 632497 Drive San Jose, CA Nesiwet 337 Laguna Dr The following person(s) all persons interested in August 1, 2017 The following person(s) 95129. This business Milpitas CA 95035, Santa is (are) doing business this matter appear before Rise Jones Pichon is (are) doing business is conducted by an Clara County. Gueorgui Tacos Y Birria Cupuan this court at the hearing Judge of the Superior Allgrand Company 1098 individual; registrant Krastev 337 Laguna Dr Del Rio 660 E. Gish Rd indicated below to show Court Huntingdon Drive San has begun transacting Milpitas CA 95035. This San Jose, CA 95112, cause, if any, why the August 4, 11, 18, 25, Jose, CA 95129, Santa business under the business is conducted by Santa Clara County. petition for change of • Pago competitivo • Horarios flexibles • ¡Crecimiento profesional!

AUGUST 4 - 10, 2017 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV313771 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Le Xiao.

Petitioner(s) Le Xiao has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Le Xiao to Carly Le Xiao. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/31/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

August 1, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV313767 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ashish Malik. Petitioner(s) Ashish Malik has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Ashish Malik to Ek Hukum. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/31/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show

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

July 31, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV313737 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Merit Vizcarra Cordova/ Jose Luis Garcia. Petitioner(s) Merit Vizcarra Cordova/ Jose Luis Garcia have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Zulia Yaretzi Zepeda Vizcarra to Zulia Yaretzi Garcia Vizcarra. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/31/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 31, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV313287 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Adriana Elizabeth Rosas Coronado. Petitioner(s) Adriana

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AUGUST 4 - 10, 2017 Elizabeth Rosas Coronado has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Adriana Elizabeth Rosas Coronado to Adriana Elizabeth Barriga. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/17/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 19, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV313512 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mary Israni and Vijay Israni. Petitioner(s) Mary Israni and Vijay Israni have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Julie Israni to Kayla Julie Israni. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/24/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general

circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 25, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2017 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of June Baker No.17PR181610 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jennie Finch in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

The Petition for Probate requests that Jennie Finch be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, June Baker. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/4/2017 at 9:00am, Dept. 12, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal repres5entative appointed by the court

within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Shahram Miri 802 Gilman Ave, Suite 27 Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 866-8382 August 4, 11, 18, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 632170 The following person(s) is (are) doing business VATELWARE 3228 Stephanie Court San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. Vatelware LLC, 3228 Stephanie Court San Jose, CA 95132. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company; registrant has not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.)

Zachery Smith Manager July 28; August 4, 11, 18, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/20/2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 632187 The following person(s) is (are) doing business H. D. Trucking 1938 Panama Ave San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. Humberto Duran FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1938 Panama Ave San Jose, CA 95122. This NAME STATEMENT business is conducted by NO. 631457 The following person(s) an individual; registrant is (are) doing business has begun transacting Manzana Pools 260 business under the Nancy Ln San Jose, fictitious business name CA 95127, Santa Clara or names listed hereon, County.

Fernando 07/20/2017 “I declare Manzanares 260 Nancy that all information in Ln San Jose, CA this statement is true and 95127. This business correct.” (A registrant is conducted by an who declares as true individual; registrant information which he or has begun transacting she knows to be false is business under the guilty of a crime.) fictitious business name Humberto Duran or names listed hereon, July 28; August 4, 11, 18, 06/28/2017 “I declare 2017 that all information in This statement was filed this statement is true and with the County of Santa correct.” (A registrant Clara on 07/20/2017 who declares as true information which he or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT she knows to be false is NO. 632079 guilty of a crime.)

The following person(s) Fernando Manzanares July 28; August 4, 11, 18, is (are) doing business Jacaranda Handmade 2017 This statement was filed 350 E Taylor St Apt 2221 with the County of Santa San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. MaClara on 06/28/2017

ria Ines Ross Tacoo 350 E Taylor St Apt 2221 San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

“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.)

Maria Ines Ross Tacoo July 28; August 4, 11, 18, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/18/2017

07/25/2017 “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.)

Aurora Mariel Uicab July 28; August 4, 11, 18, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/25/2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 632175 The following person(s) is (are) doing business JG Gonzalez 595 S White Rd San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County. Jesus G Matias 595 S White Rd San NAME STATEMENT Jose, CA 95127. This NO. 632319 The following person(s) business is conducted by is (are) doing business an individual; registrant El Rincon Beauty Salon has begun transacting 232 S. White Rd. San business under the Jose, CA 95127, Santa fictitious business name Clara County. Ignacio or names listed hereon, Marmolejo 232 S. White 03/01/2011 “I declare Rd. San Jose, CA that all information in 95127. This business this statement is true and is conducted by an correct.” (A registrant individual; registrant who declares as true has begun transacting information which he or business under the she knows to be false is fictitious business name guilty of a crime.) or names listed hereon, Jesus G Matias 07/02/1992 “I declare July 28; August 4, 11, 18, that all information in 2017 this statement is true and This statement was filed correct.” (A registrant with the County of Santa who declares as true Clara on 07/20/2017 information which he or she knows to be false is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT guilty of a crime.)

NO. 632051 Ignacio Marmolejo July 28; August 4, 11, 18, The following person(s) is (are) doing business 2017 This statement was filed Martin Plumbing and with the County of Santa Services 207 North White Road San Jose, Clara on 07/26/2017 CA 95127, Santa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clara County. Arnold Martin 207 North White NAME STATEMENT Road San Jose, CA NO. 632265 The following person(s) 95127. This business is (are) doing business is conducted by an registrant A-Z Learning Day Care individual; 282 North Claremont has begun transacting Ave San Jose, CA business under the 95127, Santa Clara fictitious business name County. Aurora Mariel or names listed hereon, Uicab 282 North Clare- 08/24/2012 “I declare mont Ave San Jose, CA that all information in 95127. This business this statement is true and is conducted by an correct.” (A registrant individual; registrant who declares as true has begun transacting information which he or business under the she knows to be false is fictitious business name guilty of a crime.) or names listed hereon, Arnold Martin

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS July 28; August 4, 11, 18, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/17/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 632127 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Robert James Organic Haircare 22 South Santa Cruz Ave, Suite A Los Gatos CA 95030, Santa Clara County. RJOH333 22 South Santa Cruz Ave, Suite A Los Gatos CA 95030. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.)

Robert Bundy President July 28; August 4, 11, 18, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/19/2017 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO. 631460 The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Manzana Pools 260 Nancy Ln San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Alberto Manzanarez 260 Nancy Ln San Jose, CA 95127. This business was conducted by an individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on 08/19/2016 under file no.

620679 Alberto Manzanarez July 28; August 4, 11, 18, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/28/2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV313557 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Linares,

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Sonia and Linares, Raymundo. Petitioner(s) Linares, Sonia and Linares, Raymundo have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Campos Medina, Cris Mateo to Linares Medina, Cris Mateo. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/24/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 26, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 28; August 4, 11, 18, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV313509 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xuehong Li. Petitioner(s) Xuehong Li has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Xuehong Li to Janessa P Li. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/24/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a

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July 25, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 28; August 4, 11, 18, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV313229 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mel Zhen Huang. Petitioner(s) Mel Zhen Huang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jia Xin Zhu to Lily Jiaxin Zhu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/10/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 19, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 28; August 4, 11, 18, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV313239 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Deepti Diwaker & Gokul Radhakrishnan. Petitioner(s) Deepti Diwaker & Gokul Radhakrishnan have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Atharv Radhakrishnan to Atharv Gokul. THE COURT ORDERS that

all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/17/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 19, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 28; August 4, 11, 18, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV313342 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Seyedeh Bita Mousavi Majad.

Petitioner(s) Seyedeh Bita Mousavi Majad has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Seyedeh Bita Mousavi Majad to Tania Majd. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/17/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 21, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 28; August 4, 11, 18, 2017

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV312614 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lovedeep Rani.

Petitioner(s) Lovedeep Rani has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a Lovedeep Rani to Lovedeep Bagga b.

Neelam Rani to Neelam Bagga c. FNU Neha to Neha Bagga. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/03/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 5, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 28; August 4, 11, 18, 2017

2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/07/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 631455 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Flowers House Cleaning 100 Branham Lane East San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County.

Ariadna Flores Bobadilla 100 Branham Lane East San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 06/20/2017 “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.)

Ariadna Flores Bobadilla July 21, 28; August 4, 11, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/28/2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 631912 The following person(s) is (are) doing business 2 G’s Cleaning 3179 Percivale Dr. San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. Jose J Galindo, Jr. 3179 Percivale Dr. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS San Jose, CA 95127.

This business is conNAME STATEMENT ducted by an individual; NO. 631663 The following person(s) registrant has not begun business is (are) doing business transacting Mojey 120 W Main under the fictitious busiStreet Los Gatos, CA ness name or names 95030, Santa Clara listed hereon. “I declare County. Mojey Ghafouri that all information in 18461 Hillview Drive Los this statement is true and Gatos, CA 95030. This correct.” (A registrant business is conducted by who declares as true an individual; registrant information which he or has begun transacting she knows to be false is business under the guilty of a crime.) fictitious business name Jose J Galindo Jr. or names listed hereon, July 21, 28; August 4, 11, 07/07/2017 “I declare 2017 that all information in This statement was filed this statement is true and with the County of Santa correct.” (A registrant Clara on 07/12/2017 who declares as true information which he or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT she knows to be false is NO. 632066 guilty of a crime.)

The following person(s) Mojey Ghafouri July 21, 28; August 4, 11, is (are) doing business

Urias Trucking 1668 Whitton Ave Apt A San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. Serafin Urias Velasquez 1668 Whitton Ave Apt A San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

“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.)

Serafin Urias Velasquez July 21, 28; August 4, 11, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/17/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 631995 The following person(s) is (are) doing business 1.

Amor Plumbing 2. Amor Plumbing & Water Heating 1766 Houret Court Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. Theodore Amor 132 Pala Avenue San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

05/14/2012 “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.)

Theodore Amor July 21, 28; August 4, 11, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/14/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 631894 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Echo Wong’s Music Studio 1041 Corvette Dr San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County.

Wing Wong 1041 Corvette Dr San Jose CA 95129. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has

not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “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.)

Wing Wong July 21, 28; August 4, 11, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/12/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 631845 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Atomik 848 Jordan Ave # A Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara County.

Pablo Echavarria 848 Jordan Ave # A Los Altos, CA 94022. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

07/11/2017 “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.)

Pablo Echavarria July 21, 28; August 4, 11, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/11/2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 632030 The following person(s) is (are) doing business Yang Healthcare Medical Group 175 Bernal Rd. #106 San Jose, CA, Santa Clara County.

Yang Li 1520 Southwest Expy Unit 141 San Jose CA, 95126. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

07/17/2017 “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

AUGUST 4 - 10, 2017 guilty of a crime.)

Yang Li July 21, 28; August 4, 11, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/17/2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV313227 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Wai Kit Leong and Shu Wen Tseng. Petitioner(s) Wai Kit Leong and Shu Wen Tseng have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Tina Teng Teng Leong to Tina Tenray Leong. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/10/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 19, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 21, 28; August 4, 11, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV313215 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jacqueline Kitling Duncan.

Petitioner(s) Jacqueline Kitling Duncan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jacqueline Kitling Duncan to Jacqueline Ng Duncan. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in

this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/10/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 18, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 21, 28; August 4, 11, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV312804 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anani Marcel Abbel.

Petitioner(s) Anani Marcel Abbel has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Anani Marcel Abbel to Anani. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/10/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 10, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 21, 28; August 4, 11, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

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AUGUST 4 - 10, 2017 OF NAME NO. 17CV312976 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jason Lance Phillips.

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

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/10/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 13, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 21, 28; August 4, 11, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV312286 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: On Yi Li. Petitioner(s) On Yi Li has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. On Yi Li to Olivia On Yi Chu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 09/26/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for

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

June 27, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV312794 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dung Quoc Ngo. Petitioner(s) Dung Quoc Ngo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dung Quoc Ngo to Steven Martin Ngo. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/10/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 10, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV312018 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Durán.

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

Alexander Alvarez Durán to Edward Durán. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 09/19/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 20, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV308593 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sergio Avila Grajales.

Petitioner(s) Sergio Avila Grajales has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sergio Avila Grajales to Sergio Najar Grajales. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 09/26/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV312897 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Liang Wang and Hao Wang.

Petitioner(s) Liang Wang and Hao Wang have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yifei Wang to Yilia Wang. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/10/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 12, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV312902 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Amber Henderson. Petitioner(s) Amber Henderson has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Amber Henderson to Starleena Alley. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/10/2017 at 8:45 am,

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

July 12, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV312920 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sandra Ivette Ramos Meza.

Petitioner(s) Sandra Ivette Ramos Meza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jennifer Galvan Ramos to Jennifer Alvirde Ramos. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/10/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 12, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV311464 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application

of: Hamid Shojaei and Masoumeh Sayyaran.

Petitioner(s) Hamid Shojaei and Masoumeh Sayyaran have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Pooria Shojaei to Nick Shojaei. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 09/05/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 7, 2017 Rise Jones Pichon Judge of the Superior Court July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 17CV312721 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Abhishek Arunachalam.

Petitioner(s) Abhishek Arunachalam has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abhishek Arunachalam to Abhi Arun. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 10/03/2017 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 2017 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/10/2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 631849 The following person(s) is (are) doing business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Ascend to Action 325 Florence Street Apt. B NAME STATEMENT Sunnyvale CA 94086, NO. 631604 The following person(s) Santa Clara County. is (are) doing business Stephen Chang 325 JC Securities (US) 1473 Florence Street Apt. B Dana Ave Palo Alto CA Sunnyvale CA 94086.

94301, Santa Clara This business is conCounty. Junior China ducted by an individual; Financial Services, LLC registrant has not begun business 1473 Dana Ave Palo transacting Alto, CA 94301. This under the fictitious busibusiness is conducted ness name or names by a limited liability listed hereon. “I declare company; registrant has that all information in begun transacting this statement is true and business under the correct.” (A registrant fictitious business name who declares as true or names listed hereon, information which he or 06/30/2017 “I declare she knows to be false is that all information in guilty of a crime.) this statement is true and Stephen Chang correct.” (A registrant July 14, 21, 28; August who declares as true 4, 2017 information which he or This statement was filed she knows to be false is with the County of Santa Clara on 07/11/2017 guilty of a crime.)

Weilin Sun FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Secretary NAME STATEMENT July 14, 21, 28; August NO. 631387 4, 2017 This statement was filed The following person(s) with the County of Santa is (are) doing business Mario’s Boots & Store Clara on 07/06/2017 302 Willow St San FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. Maria NAME STATEMENT Elena Murrillo and Mario NO. 631829 The following person(s) Quezadas Torres 302 is (are) doing business Willow St San Jose, CA Classic Acupuncture & 95110. This business is Herbal Clinic 820 East El conducted by a married Camino Real Mountain couple; registrants View, CA 94040, Santa have begun transacting Clara County. Classic business under the Acupuncture INC 1905 fictitious business name San Ramon Ave, Apt or names listed hereon, 2 Mountain View, CA 12/01/2010 “I declare 94043. This business is that all information in conducted by a corpora- this statement is true and tion; registrant has not correct.” (A registrant begun transacting busi- who declares as true ness under the fictitious information which he or business name or names she knows to be false is listed hereon. “I declare guilty of a crime.) that all information in Maria Elena Murrillo this statement is true and July 14, 21, 28; August correct.” (A registrant 4, 2017 who declares as true This statement was filed information which he or with the County of Santa she knows to be false is Clara on 06/27/2017 guilty of a crime.)

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Instagram, the photo-based social network which Facebook bought in 2012 for a cool $1 billion, continues to rack up new users, doubling its base to 700 million monthly active users over the last two years. Environmental groups, activists and photographers have realized that they can get their messages out more effectively by embracing this newfangled communications medium that uses imagery to connect with the world’s increasingly attention-deficit oriented population of Internet users.

At the heart of the Instagram experience is hashtags, which are essentially keywords that Instagram users append to their posts so others can find them through simple text-based search. When someone searches for a particular keyword on the Instagram smartphone app or website, a list of imagery bearing the corresponding hashtag will pop up as results. Users can then choose to “follow” (i.e. subscribe to) any of the Instagram accounts that show up and will then see every new post by that “publisher” accordingly.

Several well-known green groups have active Instagram accounts, so eco-conscious users have many choices for getting their pictorial information. The Sierra Club (@SierraClub), the Center for Biological Diversity (@centerforbiodiv), Inherit the Earth (@inherittheearthorg), The Nature Conservancy (@nature_org), Conservation International (@conservationorg) and Clean Energy Advocates (@netzero.global) are among the better curated non-profit accounts to follow. And the International League of Conservation Photographers (@ ilcp_photographers) features some of the best conservation-oriented imagery on Instagram from its network of hundreds of the world’s

leading nature photographers.

Meanwhile, there are plenty of Instagramonly “feature” accounts devoted to environmental issues that are worth following.

These curated Instagram account select posts from other users to feature on their accounts.

Photographers and other users simply append corresponding hashtags to their posts and then these curated accounts can choose to pick them up and feature them for their own followers to see. Some excellent examples include #everydayclimatechange which features compelling imagery highlighting the challenges we face due to global warming. #climatechange is another hashtag sure to satisfy the urge to stay connected with climate activism. Wildlife lovers should be sure to check out @bbcearth from the BBC and its landmark Planet Earth series as well as @WildlifePlanet, which curates some of the best wildlife photography on the web. @ Waterlust seeks to inspire scientific curiosity and sustainable products to support marine science research and education.

Likewise, several conservation-oriented photographers have embraced Instagram as a primary means for showcasing their work and inspiring environmental concerns and activism. Camille Seaman (@camilleseaman), Paul Nicklen (@paulnicklen), Sean Gallagher (@sean_gallagher_photo), Brian Skerry (@brianskerry), Mattias Klum (@ mattiasklumofficial), James Whitlow Delano (@jameswhitlowdelano), and Arrati Kumarrao (@aratikumarrao) each post jaw-dropping and inspiring photos regularly and are well-worth following if you need inspiration to do the right thing by the planet.

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SON I DO CL A SH M USI C FE S T I VA L 2017: H I G HL I G H T I NG T HE A R T I S T S With the success of the Sonido Clash Music and Mezcal Fest in 2016 and just recently the sold out Selena Tribute Party this past April, San José based cultural arts and music collective Sonido Clash is excited to return for another celebration in East Side San José at the School of Arts and Culture. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 3rd, 2017 as Sonido Clash presents the 2nd Annual Sonido Clash Music Fest.

Sonido Clash Music Fest is an all ages latinx alternative music festival featuring 3 stages of live performances from bands, DJs and poets across a local, national, and international scale and with Prayers as the headliner for the main stage. Also featured at the festival is a curated mercado de artesanias, culinary experiences, vintage volkswagen car show, South Bay DIY Zine Collective library, workshops, children’s activities, live art y mas!

Artist Highlight: Photo Credit: Sonido Clash/Grupo Maravilla

The legendary Grupo Maravilla de Robin Revilla hails from their hometown of Los

Angeles Puebla MX. The group now calls Los Angeles, California home and is known to be one of the most exciting and hardest working groups producing cumbia tracks right now. Since 1998, Grupo Maravilla has toured regularly and continue to expand their audiences that span all the way from Argentina to the state of Washington and beyond. One of the tracks that always makes people get on the dance floor is their classic cover of "Rhythm of the Night by Corona", they flipped the words to say “esos son reebok o son nike” which sounds like the exact same thing except with an accent. If you are a fan of traditional mexican cumbia or just want to learn about what new music Sonido Clash is bringing to the East Side of San José you should explore the 2nd Annual Sonido Clash Music Fest during Labor Day Weekend on Sunday, September 3rd, 2017 at the School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza.

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Leo

Economiza durante este mes y no incurras en gastos innecesarios, puedes tener algunos altibajos con el dinero, actúa con moderación. Una corta vacación te serviría de mucho, tanto física como espiritualmente.

Un deseo que tienes se convertirá en realidad.

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Virgo

Mercurio tu planeta regente, estará retrógrado a partir del día 12 de agosto hasta el día 4 de septiembre. Ten cuidado con acidentes domésticos, quemaduras, heridas y problemas de tránsito. Toma precauciones y trata de mejorar tu dieta diaria, practicar ejercicio o deporte, te rejuvenecerá, Números de la suerte: 12-19-22-4472-73

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Aries

Mes bonito para disfrutar de la naturaleza y llenarte de buenas vibras.

Rencillas y malos entendidos pueden ocurrir durante este mes debido a Mercurio retrógrado, no los tomes tan seriamente y actúa con prudencia.

Conviértete en un cordero de paz.

Serás favorecido en la salud y en el romance.

Números de la suerte: 9-11-13-43-5475

Tauro

Dedica este mes a mejorar tu condición física y de salud, es probable que hayas tenido algún padecimiento menor, el cuál será sanado totalmente durante estas semanas. Mercurio retrógrado puede traerte altibajos financieros, paciencia, pronto vendrá una mejor etapa en ese sentido.

Números de la suerte: 15-18-23-3456-57

Géminis

Pueden suceder algunos retrasos y contratiempos durante este mes, todo ello debido a la retrogradación de tu planeta, Mercurio. Navega con la corriente y ármate de mucha paciencia, si tomas estas precauciones, tendrás un mes bastante benéfico. Dále un auge a tu mundo espiritual.

Números de la suerte: 8-10-12-2032-60

Cáncer

El planeta Venus navegará por tu signo durante este mes, podrás reponerte de pesares o padecimientos, te llegarán buenas noticias y tu vida se mostrará sumamente placentera.

Malos recuerdos de relaciones anteriores deben quedar en el olvido.

Busca tu felicidad.

Números de la suerte: 16-21-27-4447-50

Libra

Júpiter continuará transitando por tu signo durante los próximos tres meses, los augurios son bastante prometedores para ti. Todo lo que desees lo puedes alcanzar con constancia y un toque de suerte. Algo maravilloso llegará a tu vida en las próximas semanas.

Números de la suerte: 1-7-29-37-3951

Escorpión

Esta temporada estará marcada por buenas noticias y situaciones agradables. Pero pudiesen ocurrir contratiempos menores debido a Mercurio retrógrado.

Haz comprendido muy bien que el cuidado de tu cuerpo debe ser una prioridad, ahora te sientes mejor y luces mucho mejor, continúa así.

Números de la suerte: 13-32-35-41-48-56

Sagitario

La actual posición de los astros te recomienda pensar muy bien antes de actuar o tomar decisiones importantes porque si te apresuras puedes llegar a cometer errores que te pesarán más adelante. Actúa con calma, paciencia y serenidad. Recibirás una noticia que te pondrá feliz.

Números de la suerte: 4-16-32-4355-70

Capricornio

Contarás con muy buena energía durante todo el mes y eso será de mucho beneficio para las personas que te rodean, una palabra cálida, una sonrisa y un buen consejo serán dádivas con las que podrás mejorar el estado de ánimo de los demás.

Recibirás bendiciones.

Números de la suerte: 11-23-28-3138-53

Acuario

En ocasiones tiendes a querer vivir en el pasado y esto no da oportunidad para que inicies un nuevo camino, del pasado toma las experiencias y no sufras por lo que pudo o no pudo ser en el ayer. Tu presente está lleno de bendiciones, dá gracias al Creador por todo lo que tienes.

Números de la suerte: 17-20-22-2562-67

Piscis

Han ocurrido acontecimientos que te han dejado preocupado, o padeciendo de nostalgia, debes tomar una actitud más positiva y visualizar situaciones más propicias. Sea cuál sea el problema que estés enfrentando, en este mes lograrás resolverlo todo de la mejor manera.

Números de la suerte: 2-28-29-3746-73

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TECHNOLOGY

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SAN JOSE RECEIVES IBM SMARTER CITIES CHALLENGE GRANT IBM sending experts here to help San Jose develop new technological tools in support of the City’s affordable housing and homelessness initiatives

San Jose, Calif. – The City of San Jose has announced that it is one of five cities across the globe who have been awarded an IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grant for the 2017-18 fiscal year.

The Smarter Cities grant will provide consulting services in support of some of the City’s affordable housing initiatives.

This could include two technology projects currently being developed by the City of San Jose’s Housing Department: 1. Development of a “Rental Unit Registry” in support of the City’s rent stabilization program.

The City currently lacks a robust tool for tracking rent and occupancy information for apartments that fall under the City’s rent stabilization ordinance. The goal of this project is to create a new Rental Unit Registry that will allow the City to better collect data on apartments, track changes in when tenants move and their new rents, and monitor compliance with the City’s rent stabilization provisions.

The Rental Registry would also include predictive analytic tools to help predict turn over, identify “bad actors”, and automate notification processes.

2. Development of a new web application that seamlessly connects individuals with affordable apartments for which they qualify.

The current housing match process can be quite lengthy due to many different government agencies, non-profits and housing programs involved. However, through this project, the City will aim to develop a single, scalable platform that provides an automated process for matching individuals with any of the affordable housing options for which they meet the relevant eligibility criteria – with the goal of significantly reducing the time it takes to place individuals into a home.

“These projects represent the latest effort to embrace technology and new digital tools to improve city services and tackle many of the critical issues facing our community,” said Mayor Sam Liccardo, who launched San Jose’s Smart City Vision last year. “I’d like to thank IBM for their commitment to helping us implement these solutions as part of our broader strategy to address our region’s growing affordable housing crisis.”

“With the cost of living continuing to soar

and an insufficient supply of housing, residents of Silicon Valley desperately need the City to provide tools to navigate a complex and often challenging rental market," said Jacky Morales-Fernand, Housing Director for the City of San Jose. "Support from the IBM Smart City Challenge will help to build a technology infrastructure that matches people with the housing they need, while also ensuring that the existing rental stock is monitored and well maintained."

IBM’s Smarter Cities Challenge is a pro bono initiative that helps cities with critical issues ranging from jobs creation, transportation, and public safety, to healthcare, revenue, social services, and public works. Later this fall, IBM will be sending a team of five or six experts to San Jose for three weeks to work closely with city staff to help develop the new rental registry and homeless housing web application.

The City of San Jose was selected from a highly competitive pool of more than 100 cities around the world that applied for a grant of consulting services from IBM. By the end of 2017, IBM will have made such Smarter Cities Challenge grants to more than 135 cities worldwide chosen from more than 700 applicants, with nearly 800 of IBM top experts delivering pro bono services valued at more than USD $66 million. Each consulting engagement has a commercial value of USD $500,000.

Jennifer Crozier, IBM’s Vice President of Corporate Citizenship & President of the IBM Foundation, congratulated the winners, saying, "With the help of our experts, cities around the world are now able to better use data and transform the way they engage citizens, deliver services, and make their cities more livable. We thank all those who have applied and feel fortunate to be in the position of providing IBM's best talent, innovation, and resources to help so many cities improve. In the coming months, we're eager to work with this new group of leaders to make their cities smarter."

You can read IBM’s Smarter Cities Challenge announcement by visiting: ht t ps://w w w- 03.ibm.c om/pre s s/u s/ en/pressrelease/52854.wss. Additional information about the program and its many successes can be found at https:// www.smartercitieschallenge.org/.

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ADVOCATES CALL TRUMP LEGAL IMMIGRATION PROPOSAL RACIST, INHUMANE in would be sla shed, including those f rom countr ies where the Un i t e d S t a t e s i s a t w a r.

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Tr u m p h a s s a i d t h e b i l l w o u l d protec t A mer ican jobs and lessen the welfare burden. Sala s noted that Califor nia , w ith its b o o m i n g e c o n o m y, a b s o r b s m o r e lega l immig ra nt s tha n a ny other s t a t e - a l m o s t 2 1 0 , 0 0 0 i n 2 01 5 .

L OS A NGEL ES -- Immig ra ntr ight s g roups are c a lling P r e s i d e n t Tr u m p' s p r o p o s a l t o cut lega l immig rat ion by ha lf racist and mean-spir ited.

O n We d n e s d a y A u g u s t 2 n d , t h e president endorsed the R efor m ing A mer ic a n Immig rat ion for a Strong Economy Ac t , or R A ISE Ac t , which would favor Englishspea k ing, high-sk ill immig ra nt s and limit the abilit y of A mer ican citizens and legal per manent residents to br ing cer tain relatives - such a s parents, siblings and g randparent s - to t h e U. S .

A ngelic a Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Hu m a n e I m m i g r a n t R i g h t s L o s A ngeles, c a lled the proposa l i n hu ma ne.

Almost 133,000 parents of U.S. citizens immigrated legally to the United States in 2015. A bill endorsed by President Trump would limit those numbers. Photo Credit: Pixabay

" Fa m i l i e s h a v e a l w a y s m a d e o u r c o u n t r y s t r o n g ," S a l a s s a i d . "A n d I'm appa lled that R epublic a ns, who say that they're the pa r t y of family va lues, are destroy ing the family unit y system in the i m m i g r a t i o n l a w."

The R A ISE Act also would eliminate the g reen card lot ter y diversit y prog ram that br ings in mig ra nt s f rom under represented countr ies, mostly in A f r ica and A s i a . We a l t h y i n v e s t o r s s t i l l would be g ranted v isa s, but the nu mber of ref ugee s a l lowed

"Immig ra nt s a nd their child ren ma ke up ha lf of the population of Califor nia , and we are the si x th l a r g e s t e c o n o m y o f t h e w o r l d ," she said. "So if we are thr iv ing, it's because of immig ra nt fa milies, immig ra nt labor a nd immig ra nt contr ibut ion, a nd i m m i g r a n t k n o w - h o w."

Fe d e r a l s t a t i s t i c s s h o w t h a t more than 1 million people i m m i g r a t e d t o t h e U. S . l e g a l l y i n 2 01 5 , w h i c h i s h i g h e r t h a n the year before, but lower than i n 2 0 0 5 a n d 2 0 01 .

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Learn about consultant contract and procurement opportunities available through the Santa Clara Valley Water District at the 2017 Business Open House.

The water district’s anticipated operating and capital expenditures for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 are approximately $501 million. The Open House provides a forum to network with other firms and the water district Board of Directors, management and staff.

Managers and staff from our Capital, Consultant Contracts, Information Technology, Purchasing, Operations, Watershed, and Water Utility units will be present to provide information and answer questions about upcoming projects and business opportunities.

There is no cost to participate in this event; however, space is limited and registration in advance is recommended.

To register please follow the link to the registration page: https://delivr.com/2534g Santa Clara Valley Water District 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118 Contact Person: Kimberley Linser, Tel. (408) 630-2992 Website: www.valleywater.org Email: businessopenhouse@valleywater.org

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