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DID YOU FEEL THE POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE OF AUGUST?

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the final stretch of the 2024 political process.

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A recent poll by The New York Times and Sienna College shows that the Democratic pair now has an advantage in the crucial states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, unlike the deficit that the Democrats experienced with Joe Biden.

menos de tres meses de las elecciones presidenciales del 5 de noviembre y a unos días de la Convención Nacional Demócrata en Chicago, Estados Unidos registra un terremoto político.

La irrupción de Kamala Harris y Tim Walz en la escena política, tuvo el efecto de transformar la dinámica y tendencias electorales en la recta final del proceso político de 2024.

Un reciente sondeo de The New York Times y Sienna College muestra que la pareja demócrata registra ahora una ventaja en los cruciales estados de Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, a diferencia del déficit que experimentaban los demócratas con Joe Biden.

Harris y Walz siguen competitivos en Georgia, así como en Arizona, Nevada y Carolina del Norte. A nivel nacional, los demócratas ahora están ligeramente por encima de los republicanos, aunque la diferencia se mantiene dentro del margen de error de las encuestas.

Si la pareja demócrata termina ganando Michigan, Pensilvania y Wisconsin, sólo le faltaría un voto electoral en Nebraska para conseguir los 270 votos electorales necesarios para derrotar a Trump.

Harris and Walz remain competitive in Georgia, as well as in Arizona, Nevada and North Carolina. Nationally, Democrats are now slightly ahead of Republicans, although the difference remains within the margin of error of the polls.

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cinco preguntas de los periodistas en relación con el debate, prometió que muy pronto tendrá su primera rueda de prensa abierta, antes de que finalice este mes.

Pero seguramente ese encuentro con la prensa tendrá lugar después de la Convención Demócrata del 19 al 22 de agosto en Chicago, donde hará historia como la primera mujer de color en lograr la candidatura presidencial en uno de los dos mayores partidos y donde los demócratas esperan un nuevo empujón político.

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ess than three months before the presidential elections on November 5 and a few days before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the United States is experiencing a political earthquake.

The emergence of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on the political scene had the effect of transforming the electoral dynamics and trends in

Politólogos coinciden que Harris y Walz podrían perder estados como Arizona y Nevada, donde el voto hispano tendrá un fuerte peso, y de cualquier manera ganar el colegio electoral siempre y cuando ganen Michigan, Pensilvania y Wisconsin.

Political organizers agree that the Democratic couple has revived enthusiasm among some of the historical pillars of the Democratic Party, including young people, Hispanics, African Americans and women.

The vice president's campaign immediately responded that it would accept only one of the three proposed debates, meaning that Trump and Biden will debate on September 10, on ABC, without an audience present at the forum, as agreed, before the president abandons his presidential aspirations.

Así que no fue tan sorpresivo que bajo este panorama pesimista para la pareja de Trump y JD Vance, el expresidente finalmente haya aceptado proponer ahora tres debates presidenciales contra Kamala Harris.

What Kamala Harris and Tim Walz still owe us is an open conference with reporters, a fact that has not only not gone unnoticed by Republicans, but they are using it as a line of attack to suggest that Democrats do not want to answer questions about their political record, especially on issues such as the economy and the situation at the border with Mexico.

De inmediato, la campaña de la vicepresidenta respondió que aceptaba sólo uno de los tres debates propuestos, es decir, que debatirán el 10 de septiembre, en la cadena ABC, sin público, presente en el foro, tal como lo habían acordado, Trump y Biden antes de que el presidente abandonará sus aspiraciones presidenciales.

Aunque la vicepresidenta aceptó

Political scientists agree that Harris and Walz could lose states like Arizona and Nevada, where the Hispanic vote will have a strong weight, and still win the electoral college as long as they win Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

So it was not so surprising that under this pessimistic outlook for the Trump and JD Vance couple, the former president has finally agreed to propose three presidential debates against Kamala Harris.

Organizadores políticos coinciden que la pareja demócrata ha reactivado el entusiasmo, entre algunos de los pilares históricos del partido demócrata, incluidos jóvenes, hispanos, afroamericanos y mujeres.

Lo que todavía nos deben Kamala Harris y Tim Walz es una conferencia abierta con los periodistas, un dato que no sólo no ha pasado desapercibido con los republicanos, sino que lo están utilizando como una línea de ataque para sugerir que los demócratas no quieren responder a las preguntas de su historial político, en especial en temas como la economía y la situación en la frontera con México.

If the Democratic couple ends up winning Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, they would only need one electoral vote in Nebraska to get the 270 electoral votes needed to defeat Trump.

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Although the vice president accepted five questions from reporters regarding the debate, she promised that she will very soon have her first open press conference, before the end of this month. But that meeting with the press will surely take place after the Democratic Convention from August 19 to 22 in Chicago, where she will make history as the first woman of color to achieve the presidential nomination in one of the two major parties and where the Democrats hope for a new political push.

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ORGANIZADORES LATINOS MOVILIZAN EQUIPOS DE ALCANCE ELECTORAL EN MINNESOTA

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across Minnesota will be participating in this Voters week’ August 13 primary.

"El sur de Minnesota en los últimos 20 años ha sido básicamente el mayor crecimiento de la comunidad latina en Minnesota. En lugares como Austin y Worthington los votantes latinos pueden y de hecho marcan una diferencia en los resultados," aseguro también Perez.

Communities Organizing Latino Power and Action COPAL - just re-launched its Minnesota Latino Vote program, one of the largest election outreach efforts among Spanish-speaking populations within the state.

Los organizadores todavía están tratando de superar las brechas en la inscripción entre los votantes latinos elegibles, pero ven una oportunidad en lograr que las generaciones más jóvenes voten.

Los datos del censo muestran que hay 345.000 latinos en Minnesota, el seis por ciento de la población del estado. A pesar de algunas brechas, hubo un aumento significativo en la participación latina entre las elecciones de 2016 y 2020.

At the same time, community-level organizers are starting to engage with Latino voters, making sure they're energized and ready to take part in the November election.

Organizing director Ryan Perez said they hope to make roughly 100,000 connections through their phone banks, along with 10,000 door knocks.

He predicted the Latino vote will play a big role in deciding races in certain districts, especially the bottom half of the state.

"Southern Minnesota in the last 20 years has been basically the major growth of the Latino community in Minnesota," said Perez. "Places like Austin, Worthington - these are places where Latino voters can and do make a difference in outcomes."

Organizers are still trying to overcome registration gaps among eligible Latino voters, but they do see opportunity in getting younger generations to cast their ballots.

Census data show there are 345,000 Latinos in Minnesota - 6% of the state's population. Despite some of the gaps, there was a significant increase in the Latino turnout between the 2016 election and 2020.

In the 2022 midterms, Perez said Latinos in Minnesota were concerned about issues like healthcare and

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driver's licenses for all - a plan eventually adopted at the state level.

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He said this year, the presidential election - and the inclusion of Gov. Tim Walz on the Democratic ticket - has many Spanish-speaking voters aware of what lies ahead.

But he said candidates and political analysts shouldn't make assumptions this voting bloc thinks the same way about everything.

"Especially when we're talking about a group like Latinos," said Perez, "we're talking about people from different countries, different preferred languages."

That means priorities might differ among Latino voters, based on their family's origins.

As for COPAL's outreach program, Perez said it goes beyond gathering feedback on the top concerns. Latinos are provided information about how and where to vote, and what their voting rights are.

de todo Minnesota participaron en Loslas votantes primarias el 13 de Agosto.

Al mismo tiempo, los organizadores a nivel comunitario están comenzando a interactuar con los votantes latinos, asegurándose de que estén llenos de energía y listos para participar en las elecciones de noviembre. La organización COPAL acaba de relanzar su programa Voto Latino en Minnesota, uno de los mayores esfuerzos de alcance electoral entre las poblaciones de habla hispana dentro del estado.

El director organizador, Ryan Perez, dice que esperan realizar aproximadamente 100.000 conexiones a través de sus bancos telefónicos, además de diez mil llamadas a puertas. Predice que el voto latino desempeñará un papel importante a la hora de decidir las elecciones en ciertos distritos, especialmente en la mitad inferior del estado.

En las elecciones intermedias de 2022, Perez añade que los latinos en Minnesota estaban preocupados por cuestiones como la atención médica y las licencias de conducir para todos, un plan que finalmente se adoptó a nivel estatal. Agrega que este año, las elecciones presidenciales y la inclusión del gobernador Tim Walz en la candidatura demócrata tienen a muchos votantes de habla hispana conscientes de lo que les espera. Pero indica que los candidatos y analistas políticos no deberían suponer que este bloque de votantes piensa de la misma manera.

"Especialmente cuando hablamos de un grupo como los latinos, hablamos de personas de diferentes países, diferentes idiomas," insistió además Perez.

Eso significa que las prioridades pueden diferir entre los votantes latinos, según los orígenes de sus familias. En cuanto al programa de extensión de COPAL, Perez explica que va más allá de recopilar comentarios sobre las principales preocupaciones. Los latinos reciben información sobre cómo y dónde votar, y cuáles son sus derechos de voto.

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CALIFORNIA ESTÁ DANDO MÁS TAREAS A LAS ESCUELAS: CONSTRUIR VIVIENDAS PARA MAESTROS Algunas agencias de California están ofreciendo incentivos y organizando talleres para distritos escolares que quieran construir viviendas asequibles para maestros.

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se alquila por 1,450 dólares al mes, aproximadamente la mitad del precio del mercado.

n una oleada de leyes e iniciativas recientes, los funcionarios de California están presionando a los distritos escolares para que conviertan sus propiedades excedentes en viviendas para maestros, personal escolar e incluso estudiantes y familias. Algunos distritos ya han comenzado; ahora el estado quiere que todos los distritos se conviertan en propietarios.

El distrito pagó el proyecto de 75 millones de dólares mediante la aprobación de un bono de 33 millones de dólares específicamente para viviendas de profesores, y tomó prestado el resto. Los alquileres generados por el proyecto cubren los pagos del bono. El distrito contrató a una empresa de gestión de propiedades para que se encargara del mantenimiento y otros asuntos.

“Creo que California tiene suficientes recursos e ingenio para resolver (la escasez de viviendas), y los datos muestran que las escuelas de California tienen el terreno para lograrlo”, dijo el superintendente estatal de instrucción pública, Tony Thurmond, en una conferencia de prensa en julio. “Como líderes escolares, podemos lograrlo para nuestras comunidades y restaurar el sueño californiano”.

Daly City está entre Silicon Valley y San Francisco, que tienen algunos de los alquileres más altos del país. Los maestros viajan diariamente desde East Bay y más allá, y el distrito lidia con una tasa de rotación de personal persistente del 25% anual, dijo la portavoz del distrito, Denise Shreve.

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Pero algunos superintendentes y analistas de educación se muestran escépticos y dicen que la idea no funcionará en todas partes y que los distritos escolares podrían beneficiarse más si se concentraran en la educación y no en el desarrollo inmobiliario.

“Estoy agradecida de que alguien esté prestando atención a esto, pero siento que se les está pidiendo a los educadores que resuelvan muchos problemas”, dijo la superintendente del condado de Mendocino, Nicole Glentzer. “El desempeño, la asistencia, el comportamiento de los estudiantes… ¿y ahora la crisis de la vivienda? Es demasiado”.

El mes pasado, Thurmond prometió incentivos financieros para los distritos que aprueben bonos para construir viviendas para el personal, y el Departamento de Educación está patrocinando un taller para que los funcionarios del distrito aprendan los detalles del desarrollo inmobiliario.

Su decisión llega poco después de un informe de UC Berkeley y UCLA que encontró que los distritos escolares de California poseen 75,000 acres de tierra urbanizable, suficiente para construir 2.3 millones de unidades de vivienda, lo que podría acabar con la escasez de viviendas del estado.

También sigue la Ley de Vivienda para Maestros de 2016, que permite a los distritos escolares buscar fuentes de financiación para proyectos de vivienda, incluidos créditos fiscales estatales y federales. Otras leyes, incluida la ley de 2022 que entró en vigor en enero, agilizaron aún más el proceso de desarrollo y financiación. Otras leyes permiten a los maestros vivir en viviendas asequibles aunque sus ingresos puedan superar los límites de calificación.

Si la Proposición 2, un bono de 10 mil millones de dólares para instalaciones escolares, se aprueba este otoño, las escuelas podrían usar ese dinero no sólo para reparar aulas y otras estructuras, sino también para construir viviendas para docentes.

“Ha cambiado mi vida” Un puñado de distritos ya han emprendido proyectos.

Carolina Sánchez García prepara la cena para sus dos hijos más pequeños, Berthalinda y Kanye Hernández, en su casa de San Diego el 7 de agosto de 2024. Photo Credit: Zoë Meyers / CalMatters

El Distrito Unificado de Los Ángeles posee varios edificios, incluido un edificio de 90 unidades que abrió en abril y un edificio de 26 unidades reservado para familias de bajos ingresos. El Distrito Unificado de San Francisco planea abrir un edificio de 135 unidades este otoño. El Distrito Unificado de Santa Clara posee un complejo de 70 unidades desde hace más de dos décadas.

En el condado de San Mateo, la Oficina de Educación está trabajando con una organización sin fines de lucro de vivienda pública y privada para comprar un edificio de apartamentos existente para maestros locales. En Marin, la Oficina de Educación se unió al condado y al estado para construir viviendas para maestros en terrenos de propiedad estatal cerca de la prisión de San Quentin.

En San Diego, la maestra de preescolar Carolina Sánchez García dijo que lloró cuando se enteró de que había ganado un lugar en el complejo de apartamentos Scripps Ranch de 264 unidades, construido a través de una asociación entre el Distrito Escolar Unificado de San Diego y un desarrollador de viviendas asequibles.

Debido al alto costo de la vivienda en San Diego, había estado viajando diariamente desde Tijuana, México, durante más de una década. Para llegar a tiempo al trabajo, se levantaba a las 2 a. m., llevaba a sus cinco hijos al auto, donde volvían a dormir, y cruzaba la frontera para ir a trabajar. Sus hijos se cepillaban los dientes y se preparaban para ir a la escuela en un Starbucks.

Ahora su viaje diario al trabajo dura sólo 15 minutos.

“Me ha cambiado la vida”, dijo García. “Mis hijos duermen más. Yo duermo más. Me ha convertido en una mejor madre y una mejor maestra. Ahora empiezo el día sintiéndome positiva y con energía”.

García paga 1,300 dólares al mes por un apartamento de tres habitaciones, aproximadamente la mitad del precio de mercado.

El alquiler es similar al que pagaba en Tijuana, pero ahora tiene tiempo para cocinar la cena para su familia, prepararse para las

clases y ayudar a sus hijos con los deberes.

Sus hijos pueden participar en actividades extraescolares y pasar tiempo con amigos.

Su factura de gas también es más baja.

“Estoy muy agradecido”, dijo García. “Creo que todos los distritos deberían hacer esto.

Los maestros necesitan ayuda”.

Kyle Weinberg, un maestro de educación especial que preside el sindicato de maestros del Distrito Unificado de San Diego, dijo que los esfuerzos del distrito en materia de vivienda han tenido éxito porque los maestros participan en el proceso de planificación, lo que garantiza que la ubicación, el tamaño y los alquileres de las unidades satisfagan las necesidades de los maestros. El distrito pagó el desarrollo de Scripps Ranch a través de un acuerdo con un desarrollador privado y planea pagar el próximo desarrollo con dinero de la Medida U, un bono de instalaciones escolares de $3.2 mil millones que se aprobó en 2022.

Weinberg dijo que la vivienda subsidiada es necesaria debido al alto costo de vida en San Diego. Para vivir en un apartamento de una habitación en San Diego, los maestros principiantes, que ganan alrededor de $60,000, tendrían que pagar aproximadamente el 63% de su salario neto en alquiler.

Los maestros tienen largos viajes diarios y sufren de agotamiento, dijo.

La meta del sindicato es contar con 700 unidades disponibles, que atiendan al menos al 10% de la plantilla docente.

“Tenemos una crisis de personal en nuestro distrito”, dijo Weinberg. “Necesitamos explorar todas las soluciones posibles. Junto con los salarios y los beneficios, ampliar las viviendas para los trabajadores es una de esas opciones”.

Rotación docente casi nula El modelo que suelen señalar los funcionarios estatales es el de 705 Serramonte en Daly City. El Distrito Escolar Secundario Jefferson Union inauguró el complejo de apartamentos de 122 unidades en 2022 y ahora alberga a una cuarta parte del personal del distrito. Un apartamento de una habitación

“Siento que se les pide a los educadores que resuelvan muchos problemas. El desempeño de los estudiantes, la asistencia, el comportamiento… ¿y ahora la crisis de la vivienda? Es demasiado”.

-Nicole Glentzer, superintendente del condado de Mendocino Desde que se inauguró el número 705 de Serramonte, el distrito ha tenido una rotación de personal casi nula.

“Ahora los estudiantes comienzan el año escolar con un maestro en el aula, en lugar de un sustituto a largo plazo”, dijo Shreve. “Hay que considerar los beneficios a largo plazo.

Ahora tenemos retención de maestros y los estudiantes están mejor gracias a eso”.

Lisa Raskin, profesora de ciencias sociales y formadora pedagógica del distrito, dijo que ha tenido problemas con la vivienda a lo largo de sus 20 años de carrera, pero que nunca consideró irse. Es oriunda de San Francisco y está comprometida a quedarse en la zona, lo que ha significado que siempre ha tenido compañeras de habitación.

Cuando se mudó a 705 Serramonte, era la primera vez que vivía en su propio apartamento.

“Puedo estar con la comunidad si quiero, o puedo estar sola. Me encanta eso”, dijo Raskin, señalando que sus vecinos y colegas a menudo organizan barbacoas, noches de juegos y otras reuniones. “Lo llamamos ‘residencias para adultos’. Me siento segura aquí”.

Los superintendentes ya están sobrecargados de trabajo Pero no todos los distritos pueden aprobar un bono para viviendas para maestros.

Muchos ni siquiera pueden aprobar bonos para reparar los campus escolares. Y algunos superintendentes dicen que ya están tan sobrecargados de trabajo que emprender un proyecto complicado como el desarrollo inmobiliario es casi imposible. California tuvo una tasa de rotación de superintendentes de más del 18% el año pasado, según una investigación del Superintendent Lab, en parte debido a la carga de trabajo.

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Para ayudar a los distritos escolares a aprender los conceptos básicos del desarrollo inmobiliario, la Asociación de Juntas Escolares de California ha estado organizando talleres y brindando recursos durante los últimos dos años. Hasta ahora, 152 de los 1,000 distritos escolares del estado se han inscrito para estudiar la idea, y las cifras han ido en aumento, dijo el portavoz Troy Flint.

Además, la escasez de viviendas afecta a muchas personas de la comunidad, no solo a los profesores. El condado de Mendocino se ha visto afectado por numerosos incendios forestales en los últimos años, además de un auge en los alquileres vacacionales que han diezmado el mercado inmobiliario local, obligando a algunas personas a vivir en remolques o incluso en sus automóviles.

Reconoció que los distritos más pequeños pueden no tener el personal necesario para poner en marcha los proyectos, pero algunos están trabajando en proyectos juntos o colaborando con las oficinas de educación de sus condados locales, dijo.

“Estoy muy agradecida. Creo que todos los distritos deberían hacer esto. Los maestros necesitan ayuda”.

-Carolina Sanchez Garcia, maestra de preescolar en san diego Una mejor solución, dijo, sería dejar la vivienda en manos de las autoridades regionales y que el Estado financiara los distritos escolares lo suficiente para que puedan pagar más a sus profesores.

Aun así, entiende la necesidad. Ella misma vivió en una casa propiedad del distrito cuando era superintendente del distrito escolar unificado comunitario de Potter Valley, al noreste de Ukiah. El bungalow de dos habitaciones estaba al lado del campo de fútbol y disfrutaba del alquiler reducido y de la proximidad al trabajo.

“No hay duda de que necesitamos viviendas”, dijo Glentzer. “Pero cuando eres el superintendente, el director y el jefe de mantenimiento y enseñas español, ¿cómo se supone que vas a encontrar el ancho de banda para esto? Tengo un título en educación. Nunca tomé un curso de bienes raíces”.

Marguerite Roza, directora del centro de investigación de políticas Georgetown Edunomics Lab, estuvo de acuerdo. Los distritos escolares podrían hacer mejor en pagar más a los maestros o en enfocarse en aumentos para los maestros que tienen una alta demanda, como aquellos que trabajan en educación especial, matemáticas o ciencias.

También señaló que, salvo en esos tres campos, la escasez de docentes está disminuyendo. Con el vencimiento del dinero de ayuda federal por el Covid y la disminución de la matrícula de estudiantes, muchos distritos pueden estar despidiendo docentes, en lugar de contratándolos, dijo. EdJoin, una junta de contratación de docentes, mostró este mes casi 2,000 vacantes para docentes de educación especial en California, por ejemplo, pero menos de 100 para docentes de tercer grado.

“Con la construcción de viviendas, los distritos podrían estar abordando una crisis que ya no existe”, dijo Roza. “La experiencia y el enfoque de los distritos escolares es brindar educación. Suponer que los distritos escolares podrían asumir la responsabilidad de ser propietarios de manera eficiente es preocupante”.

Creciente interés en las viviendas para profesores

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“Los distritos ven el inmenso valor que las viviendas para trabajadores pueden ofrecer a su personal, estudiantes y comunidades”, dijo Flint. “Existe un interés generalizado en las viviendas para trabajadores de la educación como una forma elegante de abordar la crisis de asequibilidad de la vivienda.

Las viviendas para trabajadores también aportan beneficios para la calidad de vida, la comunidad y el medio ambiente, e incluso pueden ayudar a abordar la disminución de la matrícula, ya que el personal del distrito puede permitirse vivir con sus familias en las comunidades a las que sirven”.

CALIFORNIA IS GIVING SCHOOLS MORE HOMEWORK: BUILD HOUSING FOR TEACHERS Some California agencies are offering incentives and hosting workshops for school districts that want to build affordable housing for teachers.

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n a flurry of recent legislation and initiatives, California officials are pushing school districts to convert their surplus property into housing for teachers, school staff and even students and families. Some districts have already started; now the state wants every district to become a landlord.

“I believe that California has enough resources and ingenuity to solve (the housing shortage), and the data shows that California’s schools have the land to make this happen,” State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said at a press conference in July. “As school leaders, we can get this done for our communities and restore the California Dream.”

But some superintendents and education analysts are skeptical, saying the idea won’t work everywhere and school districts might be better off focusing on education, not real estate development.

“I’m grateful someone’s paying attention to this, but I feel like educators are being asked to solve so many problems,” said Mendocino County Superintendent Nicole Glentzer. “Student performance, attendance, behavior … and now the housing crisis? It’s too much.”

Last month, Thurmond pledged financial incentives for districts that pass bonds to build staff housing, and the Department of Education is sponsoring a workshop for district officials to learn the ins-and-outs of real estate development.

His move comes on the heels of a report from UC Berkeley and UCLA that found school districts in California own 75,000 acres of developable land, enough to build 2.3 million housing units — which could wipe out the state’s housing shortage.

AVISO DE REUNIONES PÚBLICAS PARA EL BORRADOR DEL INFORME ANUAL CONSOLIDADO DE EVALUACIÓN DEL RENDIMIENTO (CAPER) DEL AÑO FISCAL 2023-2024 Y LA 2ª ENMIENDA SUSTANCIAL DEL PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL DEL AÑO FISCAL 2021-2022

It also follows the Teacher Housing Act of 2016, which allows school districts to pursue funding sources for housing projects, including state and federal tax credits. Other pieces of legislation, including a 2022 law that went into effect in January, further streamlined the development and funding process. Other laws allow teachers to live in affordable housing even though their income might exceed the qualifying limits.

LA CIUDAD DE SAN JOSÉ ESTÁ ELABORANDO SU BORRADOR DEL INFORME ANUAL CONSOLIDADO DE EVALUACIÓN DEL RENDIMIENTO DEL AÑO FISCAL 2023-2024 Y EL BORRADOR DE LA 2ª ENMIENDA SUSTANCIAL AL PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL DEL AÑO FISCAL 2021-2022.

ESTE AVISO PROPORCIONA UN CALENDARIO DE REUNIONES PÚBLICAS Y OPORTUNIDADES PARA LA REVISIÓN Y LOS COMENTARIOS DEL PÚBLICO.

If Proposition 2, a $10 billion school facilities bond, passes this fall, schools could use that money to not only repair classrooms and other structures, but build teacher housing.

El borrador del Informe Anual Consolidado de Evaluación del Rendimiento (CAPER) del año fiscal 2023-2024. Cada año, el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE. UU. (HUD) exige a las jurisdicciones con derechos que presenten un CAPER, que es un informe que evalúa el progreso de la Ciudad en el cumplimiento de los objetivos que se describen en el Plan Consolidado Quinquenal y en el Plan de Acción Anual. El período de comentarios para el CAPER va del 09 de septiembre de 2024 al 24 de septiembre de 2024. Esto proporciona una oportunidad para la aportación del público.

‘It’s changed my life’

La Segunda Enmienda Sustancial propuesta actualiza el PAA del año fiscal fiscal 2021-2022 aprobado por la ciudad. El periodo de comentarios para la 2ª Enmienda Sustancial va del 09 de septiembre de 2024 al 24 de septiembre de 2024. Esto proporciona una oportunidad para la aportación del público.

Los Angeles Unified owns several buildings, including a 90-unit building that opened in April and a 26-unit building reserved for low-income families. San Francisco Unified plans to open a 135-unit building this fall. Santa Clara Unified has owned a 70-unit complex for more than two decades.

Si desea aportar sus comentarios respecto al borrador del CAPER, la Ciudad le invita a asistir a cualquiera de las reuniones indicadas en el programa que aparece a continuación. Además, los comentarios pueden proporcionarse por teléfono, por correo ordinario (a City of San José Housing Department, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, 12th Floor, San José, California 95113) o por correo electrónico a través de la información de contacto que se indica a continuación, tanto para las personas de habla inglesa como para las que tienen un dominio limitado del inglés. El borrador del CAPER estará disponible para comentarios públicos en el sitio web del Departamento de Vivienda desde el 09 de septiembre de 2024 hasta el 24 de septiembre de 2024.

Para solicitar adaptaciones especiales para cualquiera de las reuniones o un formato alternativo de cualquier material impreso relacionado, llame al (408) 294-9337 (TTY) lo antes posible, pero al menos tres días hábiles antes de la reunión. Todas las reuniones públicas son accesibles para las personas con problemas de movilidad.

Programa de reuniones públicas Qué Publicación del borrador del CAPER del año fiscal 2023-24 y la 2ª enmienda sustancial del Plan de Acción Anual del año fiscal 2021-2022 Comienzo del periodo de comentarios públicos de 15 días Reunión pública y aprobación del borrador del CAPER del año fiscal 2023-2024 y aprobación de la 2ª enmienda sustancial del Plan de Acción Anual del año fiscal 2021-2022 Reunión Pública y Aprobación del borrador del CAPER del año fiscal 2023-2024 y aprobación de la 2ª enmienda sustancial al Plan de Acción Anual del año fiscal 2021-2022

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INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO: Si tiene preguntas o comentarios sobre el Borrador del Informe Anual Consolidado de Evaluación del Rendimiento (CAPER) del año fiscal 2023-2024, póngase en contacto con Stephanie Gutowski en el (408) 975-4420 o en stephanie.gutowski@sanjoseca.gov.

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A handful of districts have already embarked on projects.

In San Mateo County, the Office of Education is working with a public-private housing nonprofit to buy an existing apartment building for local teachers. In Marin, the Office of Education joined with the county and state to build teacher housing on state-owned land near San Quentin Prison.

In San Diego, preschool teacher Carolina Sanchez Garcia said she cried when she learned she won a spot at the 264-unit Scripps Ranch apartment complex, built through a partnership between San Diego Unified and an affordable housing developer.

Due to the high cost of housing in San Diego, she had been commuting from Tijuana, Mexico for more than a decade. To get to work on time, she’d get up at 2 a.m., move her five kids into the car where they’d go back to sleep, and make the trek across the border to work. Her kids would brush their teeth and get ready for school at a Starbucks.

Now, her commute is only 15 minutes.

“It’s changed my life,” Garcia said. “My kids are sleeping more. I’m sleeping more. It’s made me a better mother and a better teacher. Now, I start my day feeling positive and energized.”

Garcia pays $1,300 a month for a three-bedroom apartment, roughly half of market rate.

The rent is similar to what she paid in Tijuana, but now she has time to cook dinner for her family, prepare for class and help her children with homework. Her kids can partici-

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Glentzer, the Mendocino County superintendent, said housing development would be a challenge for smaller, rural and lower-income districts. Those districts face teacher and housing shortages like their wealthier, urban counterparts, but lack the ability to raise the money and hire the staff to oversee projects.

pate in after-school activities and spend time with friends. Her gas bill is also lower.

“I am so grateful,” Garcia said. “I think all districts should do this. Teachers need help.”

Kyle Weinberg, a special education teacher who’s head of the San Diego Unified teachers union, said the district’s housing endeavors have been successful because teachers share in the planning process, ensuring that the units’ location, size and rents meet teachers’ needs.

The district paid for the Scripps Ranch development through an agreement with a private developer, and plans to pay for the next development with money from Measure U, a $3.2 billion school facilities bond that passed in 2022.

Subsidized housing is necessary, Weinberg said, because of the high cost of living in San Diego. To live in a 1-bedroom apartment in San Diego, starting teachers, who earn about $60,000, would have to pay roughly 63% of their take-home pay on rent. Teachers have long commutes and suffer from burnout, he said.

Besides, the housing shortage affects lots of people in the community — not just teachers.

Mendocino County has been scarred by numerous wildfires over the past few years, plus a boom in vacation rentals that have decimated the local housing market, leaving some people to live in trailers or even their cars.

“I am so grateful. I think all districts should do this. Teachers need help.”

-Carolina Sanchez Garcia, San Diego preschool teacher

Carolina Sanchez Garcia walks with her daughter, Berthalinda Hernandez, 6, and son Kanye Hernandez, 9, at a park near their home in San Diego on Aug. 7, 2024. Photos Credit: Zoë Meyers / CalMatters

The union’s goal is to have 700 units available, serving at least 10% of the teaching staff.

Superintendents already overworked

“We have a staffing crisis in our district,” Weinberg said. “We need to explore all possible solutions. Along with salaries and benefits, expanding workforce housing is one of those options.”

But not every district can pass a bond for teacher housing. Many can’t even pass bonds to repair school campuses. And some superintendents say they’re already so overworked

that undertaking a complicated project like real estate development is a near impossibility.

California had a superintendent turnover rate of more than 18% last year, according to research from the Superintendent Lab, in part due to workload.

Almost zero teacher turnover The model state officials often point to is 705 Serramonte in Daly City. The Jefferson Union High School District opened the 122-unit apartment complex in 2022, and it now houses a quarter of the district staff. A 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,450 a month, about half the market rate.

The district paid for the $75 million project by passing a $33 million bond specifically for teacher housing, and borrowed the rest. The rents generated by the project cover the bond payments. The district hired a property management company to handle maintenance and other issues.

Daly City is sandwiched between Silicon Valley and San Francisco, which have some of the highest rents in the country. Teachers commute from the East Bay and beyond, and the district grappled with a persistent 25% staff turnover rate annually, said district spokesperson Denise Shreve.

“I feel like educators are being asked to solve so many problems. Student performance, attendance, behavior … and now the housing crisis? It’s too much.”

-Nicole Glentzer, Mendocino County Superintendent Since 705 Serramonte opened, the district has had near zero turnover.

“Students now start off the school year with a teacher in their classroom, instead of a longterm substitute,” Shreve said. “You have to look at the long-term benefits. We now have teacher retention and students are better off because of it.”

Lisa Raskin, a social science teacher and instructional coach for the district, said she’s struggled with housing over her 20-year career but never considered leaving. A San Francisco native, she’s committed to staying in the area — which has meant that she’s always had roommates.

When she moved into 705 Serramonte, it was her first time living in her own apartment.

“I can be with community if I want, or I can be alone. I love that,” Raskin said, noting that her neighbors and colleagues often host barbecues, game nights and other gatherings. “We call it ‘adult dorms.’ I feel safe here.”

AVISO DE AUDIENCIAS PÚBLICAS Y REUNIONES PARA LA SEGUNDA ENMIENDA SUSTANCIAL AL PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL Y AL PLAN DE ASIGNACIÓN HOME ARP DEL AÑO FISCAL 2021-2022 LA CIUDAD DE SAN JOSÉ ESTÁ PROPONIENDO UNA SEGUNDA ENMIENDA SUSTANCIAL A SU PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL EN EL AÑO FISCAL 2021-2022 Y PROPONE UN PLAN DE ASIGNACIÓN HOME ARP. ESTE AVISO PROPORCIONA UN CALENDARIO DE AUDIENCIAS PÚBLICAS Y OPORTUNIDADES PARA LA REVISIÓN Y LOS COMENTARIOS DEL PÚBLICO. La propuesta de Primera Enmienda Sustancial que actualiza el PAA FY 2021-2022 aprobado por la Ciudad y las actualizaciones propuestas al Plan de Asignación HOME ARP. El periodo de comentarios para las actualizaciones del Plan de Asignación HOME ARP va del 19 de agosto de 2024 al 17 de septiembre de 2024. Esto proporciona una oportunidad para la aportación del público.

Los PAA rigen el uso de los fondos federales del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos. Los fondos que la ciudad recibe por fórmula del HUD incluyen la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo de la Comunidad (CDBG), la Subvención para Soluciones de Emergencia (ESG), las Asociaciones de Inversión en el Hogar (HOME) y las Oportunidades de Vivienda para Personas con SIDA (HOPWA). Los fondos de fórmula de la Ciudad tienen un promedio de aproximadamente $14 millones anuales, dependiendo del presupuesto federal. El desarrollo de estos Planes se nutre en gran medida de los comentarios del público Si desea proporcionar comentarios sobre la modificación del Plan, la Ciudad agradece su asistencia a cualquiera de las reuniones que figuran en el calendario que se presenta a continuación. Además, los comentarios pueden proporcionarse por teléfono, por correo ordinario (a City of San José Housing Department, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, 12th Floor, San José, California 95113) o por correo electrónico a través de la información de contacto que se indica a continuación, tanto para las personas de habla inglesa como para las que tienen un dominio limitado del inglés. Las actualizaciones del Plan de Asignación HOME ARP estarán disponibles para comentarios públicos en el sitio web del Departamento de Vivienda desde el 19 de agosto de 2024 hasta el 17 de septiembre de 2024.

Para solicitar adaptaciones especiales para cualquiera de las reuniones o un formato alternativo de cualquier material impreso relacionado, llame al (408) 294-9337 (TTY) lo antes posible, pero al menos tres días hábiles antes de la reunión. Todas las reuniones públicas son accesibles para las personas con problemas de movilidad.

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Las fechas de las reuniones pueden estar sujetas a cambios. Consulte en http://www.sanjoseca.gov/housingconplan para ver las actualizaciones.

INFORMACIÓN DE CONTACTO: Si tiene preguntas o comentarios sobre las Segundas Enmiendas Sustanciales al Plan de Acción Anual para el Año Fiscal 2021-2022, póngase en contacto con Lauren DeCarlo en el (408) 535-4904 o en lauren.decarlo@sanjoseca.gov.

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A better solution, she said, would be for housing to be left to regional authorities and for the state to fund school districts sufficiently to pay their teachers more.

Still, she understands the need. She herself lived in a district-owned home when she was superintendent of Potter Valley Community Unified School district northeast of Ukiah. The two-bedroom bungalow was next to the football field, and she enjoyed the reduced rent and proximity to work.

“There’s no question we need housing,” Glentzer said. “But when you’re the superintendent and the principal and head of maintenance and you’re teaching Spanish, how are you supposed to find the bandwidth for this? I have a degree in education. I never took a real estate course.”

Marguerite Roza, director of the policy research center Georgetown Edunomics Lab, agreed.

School districts might be better off paying teachers more or targeting raises for teachers who are in high demand, such as those who work in special education, math or science.

She also noted that except in those three fields, the teacher shortage is ebbing. With federal Covid relief money expiring and student enrollment declining, many districts may be laying off teachers — not hiring, she said. EdJoin, a teacher hiring board, this month showed nearly 2,000 openings for special education teachers in California, for example, but fewer than 100 for third grade teachers.

“By building housing, districts might be addressing a crisis that no longer exists.” Roza said. “School districts’ expertise and focus is to provide education. To assume school districts could take on the responsibility of being landlords efficiently is concerning.”

Growing interest in teacher housing To help school districts learn the basics of real estate development, the California School Boards Association has been hosting workshops and providing resources for the past two years. So far, 152 of the state’s 1,000 school districts have signed up to study the idea, and the numbers have been growing, said spokesperson Troy Flint.

He acknowledged that smaller districts may not have the staff to get projects off the ground, but some are working on projects together or collaborating with their local county offices of education, he said.

“Districts see the immense value workforce housing can offer their staff, students, and communities,” Flint said. “There is widespread interest in education workforce housing as an elegant way to address the housing affordability crisis. Workforce housing also brings qualityof-life, community, and environmental benefits — and may even help address declining enrollment as district staff can afford to live with their families in the communities they serve.”

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DELITOS CONTRA LA PROPIEDAD DISMINUYEN EN CA, CONTRARIO A LA CREENCIA POPULAR

REPORT: CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF, PROPERTY CRIME IS DOWN IN CA

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muchos medios de comunicación es que el crimen en California esta fuera de control. Y simplemente no es cierto. El caso es todo lo contrario," enfatizo Males.

roperty crime in California is near record lows, according to the latest statistics from the California Department of Justice.

Este otoño, los votantes del Golden State decidirán sobre la Proposición 36, que revertiría partes de la Proposición 47, un proyecto de ley de reforma de la justicia penal de 2014.

A new report from the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice finds property crime is down 53% statewide since 2005, and 16% since 2009, when criminal justice reforms began to take effect.

Mike Males, senior researcher with the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, said people on television who claim otherwise are cherrypicking local statistics while ignoring the larger trend.

"All these insinuations we're seeing nationwide across the political spectrum and in a lot of media is that California crime is out of control. And it's just not true. Just the opposite is the case," he said.

This fall, Golden State voters will decide on Proposition 36, which would reverse parts of Prop 47, a criminal justice reform bill from 2014.

More thefts would be deemed felonies - sending more people to jail - by lowering the cutoff on the value of property stolen. It would also classify certain drug offenses as treatmentmandated felonies and increase penalties for some drug crimes.

Prop 36 is supported by some law enforcement groups. The largest contributors include Walmart, Target and Home Depot.

Crime data covering 48 California cities reporting to the FBI show an 11% decline in theft and a 17% drop in burglary for the first three months of 2024, compared with 2023. Photo Credit: Sergey / Adobe Stock

Datos sobre delitos que cubren 48 ciudades de California que informan al FBI muestran una disminución del 11 % en los robos y una caída del 17 % en los robos durante los primeros tres meses de 2024, en comparación con 2023.

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Will Matthews, a spokesperson for the nonprofit Californians for Safety and Justice, pointed out that Prop 47 has saved the state $850 million so far in incarceration costs, and diverted that money to programs that combat the drivers of crime - such as poverty and addiction.

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"We can't put all of our safety investments into just responding to crime and harm after they occur. We also have to be investing in community-based crime and harm-prevention programs," said Matthews.

Un nuevo informe del Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice encuentra que los delitos contra la propiedad han disminuido un 53% en todo el estado desde 2005 y un 16% desde 2009, cuando las reformas de la justicia penal comenzaron a entrar en vigor.

The California Legislative Analyst estimates that Prop 36 could cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars per year in increased incarceration costs, and could reduce funds going to mental health and drug treatment programs, K-12 schools and crime victims.

El autor del informe, Mike Males, dice que las personas que aparecen en la televisión afirmando lo contrario están seleccionando estadísticas locales e ignorando la tendencia más amplia.

os delitos contra la propiedad en California están cerca de mínimos históricos, según las últimas estadísticas del Departamento de Justicia de California.

"Todas estas insinuaciones que estamos viendo en todo el país en todo el espectro político y en

Mas robos se considerarían delitos graves (enviar a más personas a la cárcel) al reducir el límite del valor de los bienes robados. También clasificaría ciertos delitos relacionados con drogas como delitos graves que exigen tratamiento y aumentaría las penas para algunos delitos relacionados con drogas.

La Proposición 36 cuenta con el apoyo de algunos grupos encargados de hacer cumplir la ley. Los mayores contribuyentes incluyen Walmart, Target y Home Depot.

Will Matthews, es portavoz de la organización sin fines de lucro Californians for Safety and Justice, explica que la Proposición 47 le ha ahorrado al estado hasta el momento 850 millones en costos del encarcelamiento y ha desviado ese dinero a programas que combaten los factores que impulsan el crimen, como la pobreza y la adicción.

"No podemos dedicar todas nuestras inversiones en seguridad a responder simplemente al crimen y al daño después de que ocurren. También tenemos que invertir en programas comunitarios de prevención de danos y delitos," insistió también Matthews.

El analista legislativo de California considera que la Proposición 36 podría costarle al estado cientos de millones por año en mayores costos de encarcelamiento y podría reducir los fondos destinados a programas de tratamiento de drogas y salud mental, escuelas K-12 y víctimas de delitos.

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CALIFORNIANS WILL VOTE ON A $18 MINIMUM WAGE. WORKERS ALREADY WANT $25 AND MORE Proposition 32 to increase the minimum wage from $16 to $18 isn’t as far-reaching as when it was first proposed. Fast food workers are already making more, and health care employees are on track. But worker groups are already pushing for more.

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just down the street in Los Angeles, where the minimum wage is $17.28, and Beverly Hills, which uses the state minimum of $16.

alifornia touted a victory for working people in 2016 when it enacted a sweeping series of minimum hikes, making sure the lowest-wage workers would earn at least $15 an hour by 2022.

Walter Schild, owner of a West Hollywood restaurant, said the policy forced him to raise the wages of servers who were making the minimum wage but received substantial extra income in tips, leaving little room to also give raises to back-of-house staff, who were making about $19 to $21. He said he eliminated three jobs, including a baker and a barista, and cut a third of the restaurant’s hours, but the business is “barely surviving.”

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Then-Gov. Jerry Brown, while signing the law, spoke of “giving people their due;” then-Senate leader Kevin de León spoke in Spanish of making it possible to achieve the American dream.

Now, California voters are being asked to boost the statewide minimum wage again, just two years after the landmark $15 wage championed by unions and embraced by Democratic politicians nationwide took effect.

Schild called minimum wage hikes a “misguided” decision that makes little dent in the cost of living. A wage of $18 or $19 hardly makes rent affordable in West Hollywood anyway, he said.

But when Proposition 32 — the measure to raise the minimum wage to $18 next year — was confirmed for Californians’ ballots in November, it wasn’t with the same fanfare.

“I don’t think the minimum wage is supposed to make sure everyone can afford rent in their area,” he said.

“This is not supposed to support a family … We ought to have an environment where people can gain skills.”

That’s because a lot has changed: • The current law came with boosts tied to inflation, which has pulled the statewide minimum wage steadily up to $16 this year — and which will bump it up to $16.50 in January.

• The skyrocketing cost of living has prompted local officials in more than two dozen cities to enact their own, faster-growing minimum wages since 2016.

Now, 40 cities and counties have a higher minimum wage than the state. Most are in the Bay Area or Los Angeles County, covering an estimated one-third of California’s low-wage workers. Several are already above $18, or just one inflationary bump away.

• Unions in California took a different approach.

They’ve won industry-specific wage floors for fast food, health care and, in some cities, hotels that are well above the statewide minimum. Fast food workers, who got a raise to a minimum of $20 in April, are seeking an inflationary bump for next year. In Los Angeles, hotel and airport workers are demanding a $25 minimum wage and a raise to $30 in time for the 2028 Olympics.

• Many low-wage workers received more amid a tight labor market during the pandemic, marking the first economic recovery in two decades in which they got raises faster than higher-wage workers.

This year in the Legislature, business and labor groups focused on other fights, and it was uncertain whether the measure would even stay on the ballot.

Some proponents argued it wasn’t nearly ambitious enough to help the working poor afford California, where MIT researchers estimate the average single, childless adult needs $27 an hour to be “self-sufficient.”

One of them, the workers’ advocacy group One Fair Wage, asked the sponsor to pull it from the ballot in favor of advocating for a $20 wage; the organization’s president, Saru Jayaraman, now says Prop. 32 is needed but only a “first step.”

And though the sponsor, investor-turned-anti-poverty advocate Joe Sanberg, said he believes the measure will make a difference in workers’ lives, even he openly agrees $18 “is not enough.”

“In some ways, at the point where this measure is heading to the ballot, it’s kind of underwhelming,” said Chris Tilly, a UCLA professor of urban planning who studies labor markets.

It’s not that workers, and their advocates, are uninterested.

The campaign estimates 2 million workers would still get a raise under the ballot measure — but that’s significantly fewer than the 4.8 million calculated by UC Berkeley economist Michael Reich in 2022, when the measure was first proposed and then delayed because Sanberg missed an administrative deadline.

Under the measure the minimum wage would be $18 in January, with a delay until 2026 for employers with fewer than 26 workers.

Gustavo Miranda is one worker who would benefit.

The 32-year-old Pomona resident makes $16.50 an hour sorting packages and loading trailers at an In-

Maria Maldonado, the California Fast Food Workers Union statewide field director, leads a panel at the union membership launch event in Los Angeles on Feb. 9, 2024. Photo Credit: Jules Hotz / CalMatters

land Empire warehouse. Rent — $1,000 a month — swallows nearly 40% of his income, and he said grocery prices have risen. To make ends meet, he spends weekends refereeing youth sports. A raise, he said, would help him with car payments and sending money to support his daughter.

In the Central Valley, Stockton retail worker Donna Bowman said she’s been left behind by the state’s raising wages for other industries. The 55-year-old works part-time nights at a Dollar General to supplement her Social Security payments, and said the price of gas has forced her to cut back visits to her grandchildren.

“I don’t know how, with the way things are right now, and inflation, the government expects you to live on $16 an hour,” she said.

Proponents are banking on that simple message to convince voters. “From the standpoint of people who are going to be voting, the question is very clear,” Sanberg said.

After Sanberg poured more than $10 million into gathering signatures for the measure in 2022, the proponents have hardly spent anything. They don’t have a campaign account after Sanberg shut it down earlier this year.

“I don’t know how, with the way things are right now, and inflation, the government expects you to live on $16 an hour.”

-Donna Bowman, retail worker in Stockton But organizers including Ada Briceño, co-president of the Southern California hotel workers’ union UNITE HERE Local 11, say the measure is naturally popular and could turn out votes for other races.

The most powerful proponent, the California Labor Federation, which represents 2.3 million union members, isn’t yet sure how much effort it’s going to put toward passing the measure. While the federation was not involved in qualifying the measure, it endorsed it in July and plans to include it on other statewide campaign materials.

“I just don’t know how much opposition there will be, quite honestly,” said Labor Federation president Lorena Gonzalez.

Gonzalez sees the ballot measure as a “way to move things forward” at a time when lawmakers are unlikely to take up the minimum wage. “When we jumped to $15 and did it legislatively, that was really profound,” she said.

But $18 today?

“Sure,” it makes a difference, she said, but “it’s not really a living wage.”

Opposition is still organizing.

A legislative deal and a state Supreme Court ruling resolved what would have been the biggest ballot

fights between business and labor — a law allowing workers to sue their bosses and a ballot initiative that would have asked voters to make it more difficult to raise taxes.

So business groups say they’re now turning their sights toward Prop. 32. Three major employers’ groups with deep pockets — the Chamber of Commerce, the California Grocers Association and the California Restaurant Association — are leading the opposition.

Chamber CEO Jennifer Barrera said employers will also focus on a simple message: the threat of price hikes.

“There is a heightened sensitivity to the impact of increasing these labor costs on businesses and what that ultimately does for the cost of living,” she said. “Our belief is that the cost of living is directly impacted when you raise these costs on businesses.

There’s only so many places where they can make adjustments.”

That warning could resonate with voters pessimistic about an uncertain economy.

Opponents point out Gov. Gavin Newsom this year, facing lower-than-expected tax revenues and a yawning budget deficit, delayed the state’s new $25 minimum wage for health care workers until the fall out of concern the state could not yet afford it. Private employers, they said, should be given the same time to adjust. Newsom has not taken a position on Prop.

32, and several spokespeople did not respond to inquiries from CalMatters in the last two weeks.

Unemployment in California is 5.2%, higher than the national 4.1%, and youth unemployment is worse.

Business groups contend that increases in the minimum wage cause employers to offer fewer opportunities to less-experienced workers, though many economists disagree wage hikes directly lead to unemployment.

Reich, of UC Berkeley, last fall published a study with other academics finding the ramp-up to a $15 minimum wage in California and New York had little effect on employment in fast food and among youth — and in the post-pandemic years that industry even added jobs.

But employers point to recent local minimum wage hikes as test cases — particularly the small, relatively wealthy community of West Hollywood, which last year set what was the nation’s highest wage floor of $19.08 and required generous paid sick leave. (This year, Emeryville surpassed that with an inflation-induced $19.36, in another display of cities leaving $18 in the rearview.)

West Hollywood officials this year commissioned surveys in which 42% of business owners said they laid off staff or cut workers’ hours, and city council members agreed to pause the next wage increase until January. Part of the city’s challenge was that business owners had to compete with employers

The restaurant industry, still recovering from pandemic-induced losses and food price inflation, is likely to make up the bulk of the pushback to the measure.

Many were already shaken up by the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers that started in April.

“I don’t think the minimum wage is supposed to make sure everyone can afford rent in their area.”

-Walter Schild, restaurant owner in West Hollywood It may be too soon to tell the actual effects of the fast food increase, though proponents and opponents have both touted monthly jobs figures at convenient times. The latest seasonally adjusted federal employment numbers — recommended by experts because the restaurant workforce typically peaks in the summer and shrinks in the winter — show California fast food jobs have dipped since a high point in January, but remain close to last summer’s levels. Overall, the industry has about 20,000 more jobs than before the pandemic.

Still, stories of job cuts have spread, and some workers report having hours cut after receiving the raises.

Some chains have hiked prices, too.

Erik Freeman, CEO of the Sacramento-based 40-restaurant chain Jimboy’s Tacos, said he’s worried restaurants are reaching a tipping point where increasing labor costs will force them to raise prices to a level consumers can’t afford.

Most of the chain’s nearly 500 workers make $16 to $20, Freeman said. Because of its relatively smaller number of stores, Jimboy’s was not subject to the fast food wage hike. But the restaurants still saw decreased sales, and Freeman suspects it’s because price hikes at other chains changed consumers’ habits. He estimated in his restaurants, there’s a 3% decrease in sales for every 5% increase in prices, which he said may have to happen if wages are raised.

“Any price increase that we do at this point, we’re concerned about pricing ourselves out of the market,” he said. “There’s never been a time that (restaurant owners are) as worried about it as they are now.”

Other business owners say they’re more or less prepared for a rising minimum wage.

“It has been on this path for the last several years,” said Katya Christian, co-owner of her family’s cabinleasing resort in the Sierra Nevada. “We try to anticipate it.”

The seasonal business hires a handful of college students during the summers to maintain the property and accommodate guests. Christian pays most of them the minimum wage, and this year raised the cabin’s rates to make up for the past few years of wage hikes.

She said she’ll likely vote for the ballot measure, acknowledging if it passes her business is more able to absorb such increases because her customers can typically afford higher prices. Then, perhaps a year after a new wage kicks in, she said, she would likely raise the cabins’ rates.

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LOS CALIFORNIANOS VOTARÁN POR UN SALARIO MÍNIMO DE 18 DÓLARES EN NOVIEMBRE PERO LOS TRABAJADORES YA QUIEREN $25 O MÁS

La Propuesta 32 para aumentar el salario mínimo de $16 a $18 no tiene tanto alcance como cuando se propuso por primera vez. Los trabajadores de comida rápida ya están ganando más y los empleados de atención médica van por buen camino. Pero los grupos de trabajadores ya están presionando por más.

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alifornia promocionó una victoria para los trabajadores en 2016 cuando promulgó una amplia serie de aumentos mínimos, asegurándose de que los trabajadores con los salarios más bajos ganaran al menos 15 dólares por hora en 2022.

El entonces gobernador Jerry Brown, al firmar la ley, habló de “darle a la gente lo que se merece”; el entonces líder del Senado Kevin de León habló en español de hacer posible la consecución del sueño americano.

Ahora, se les pide a los votantes de California que aumenten nuevamente el salario mínimo estatal, apenas dos años después de que entrara en vigencia el salario histórico de $15 defendido por los sindicatos y adoptado por los políticos demócratas de todo el país.

Pero cuando la Proposición 32 —la medida para aumentar el salario mínimo a 18 dólares el año próximo— fue confirmada para las elecciones de los californianos en noviembre, no fue con la misma fanfarria.

Esto se debe a que muchas cosas han cambiado: • La ley actual viene con aumentos vinculados a la inflación, lo que ha elevado el salario mínimo estatal de manera constante a $16 este año, y lo elevará a $16.50 en enero.

• El vertiginoso aumento del costo de vida ha llevado a los funcionarios locales de más de dos docenas de ciudades a promulgar sus propios salarios mínimos, que crecen más rápido desde 2016. Ahora, 40 ciudades y condados tienen un salario mínimo más alto que el del estado. La mayoría se encuentran en el Área de la Bahía o en el condado de Los Ángeles, y cubren aproximadamente un tercio de los trabajadores con salarios bajos de California. Varios ya superan los $18, o están a solo un aumento inflacionario de distancia.

• Los sindicatos de California adoptaron un enfoque diferente. Han conseguido salarios mínimos específicos para cada sector en los sectores de la comida rápida, la atención sanitaria y, en algunas ciudades, la hostelería, que están muy por encima del mínimo estatal. Los trabajadores de la comida rápida, que obtuvieron un aumento mínimo de 20 dólares en abril, están pidiendo un aumento inflacionario para el año que viene. En Los Ángeles, los trabajadores de hoteles y aeropuertos exigen un salario mínimo de 25 dólares y un aumento a 30 dólares a tiempo para los Juegos Olímpicos de 2028.

• Muchos trabajadores con salarios bajos recibieron más en medio de un mercado laboral ajustado durante la pandemia, lo que marca la primera recuperación económica en dos décadas en la que obtuvieron aumentos más rápido que los trabajadores con salarios más altos.

Este año, en la Legislatura, los grupos empresariales y laborales se centraron en otras luchas y no estaba claro si la medida se mantendría en la boleta.

Algunos defensores argumentaron que no era lo suficientemente ambiciosa como para ayudar a los trabajadores pobres a pagar los gastos de California, donde los investigadores del MIT estiman que el adulto soltero promedio sin hijos necesita 27 dólares por hora para ser “autosuficiente”.

Uno de ellos, el grupo de defensa de los trabajadores One Fair Wage, pidió al patrocinador que lo retirara de la boleta a favor de defender un salario de $20; el presidente de la organización, Saru Jayaraman, ahora dice que la Propuesta 32 es necesaria, pero solo un “primer paso”.

Y aunque el patrocinador, el inversor convertido en defensor de la lucha contra la pobreza Joe Sanberg, dijo que cree que la medida hará una diferencia en la vida de los trabajadores, incluso él está abiertamente de acuerdo en que 18 dólares “no son suficientes”.

“En cierto modo, en el momento en que esta medida se somete a votación, resulta un tanto decepcionante”, dijo Chris Tilly, profesor de planificación urbana de la UCLA que estudia los mercados laborales.

No es que los trabajadores y sus defensores no estén interesados.

redujo un tercio de las horas del restaurante, pero el negocio “apenas sobrevive”.

La campaña estima que 2 millones de trabajadores recibirían un aumento con la medida de votación, pero esa cifra es significativamente menor que los 4.8 millones calculados por el economista de la UC Berkeley Michael Reich en 2022, cuando se propuso la medida por primera vez y luego se retrasó porque Sanberg no cumplió con un plazo administrativo. Según la medida, el salario mínimo sería de 18 dólares en enero, con un retraso hasta 2026 para los empleadores con menos de 26 trabajadores.

Schild calificó los aumentos del salario mínimo como una decisión “equivocada” que apenas tiene efecto en el costo de vida. De todos modos, un salario de 18 o 19 dólares difícilmente hace que el alquiler sea asequible en West Hollywood, afirmó.

Gustavo Miranda es uno de los trabajadores que se beneficiaría. Este residente de Pomona de 32 años gana 16.50 dólares la hora clasificando paquetes y cargando remolques en un almacén del Inland Empire. El alquiler (1.000 dólares al mes) supone casi el 40% de sus ingresos, y afirma que los precios de los alimentos han aumentado. Para llegar a fin de mes, pasa los fines de semana arbitrando deportes juveniles. Un aumento, afirma, le ayudaría a pagar el coche y a enviar dinero para mantener a su hija.

En el Valle Central, Donna Bowman, trabajadora minorista de Stockton, dijo que se ha quedado atrás debido al aumento de los salarios que el estado ha aplicado a otras industrias. La mujer de 55 años trabaja a tiempo parcial por las noches en un Dollar General para complementar sus pagos de la Seguridad Social y dijo que el precio de la gasolina la ha obligado a reducir las visitas a sus nietos.

“No sé cómo, con la situación actual y la inflación, el gobierno espera que vivas con 16 dólares la hora”, dijo.

Los defensores de la medida confían en que ese mensaje sencillo convenza a los votantes. “Desde el punto de vista de la gente que va a votar, la cuestión es muy clara”, dijo Sanberg.

Después de que Sanberg invirtiera más de 10 millones de dólares en reunir firmas para la medida en 2022, los promotores apenas han gastado nada.

No tienen una cuenta de campaña después de que Sanberg la cerrara a principios de este año.

Pero los organizadores, entre ellos Ada Briceño, copresidenta del sindicato de trabajadores hoteleros del sur de California UNITE HERE Local 11, dicen que la medida es naturalmente popular y podría generar votos para otras contiendas.

El principal promotor, la Federación Laboral de California, que representa a 2,3 millones de miembros sindicales, aún no está seguro de cuánto esfuerzo va a poner para aprobar la medida. Si bien la federación no participó en la calificación de la medida, la respaldó en julio y planea incluirla en otros materiales de campaña estatales.

“Sinceramente, no sé cuánta oposición habrá”, dijo la presidenta de la Federación Laboral, Lorena González.

González considera que la medida de votación es una “forma de hacer avanzar las cosas” en un momento en que es poco probable que los legisladores asuman el salario mínimo. “Cuando pasamos a $15 y lo hicimos legislativamente, eso fue realmente profundo”, dijo. ¿Pero 18 dólares hoy?

“Claro que hay una diferencia”, dijo, “pero no es realmente un salario digno”.

La oposición todavía se está organizando.

Un acuerdo legislativo y un fallo de la Corte Suprema del estado resolvieron lo que habrían sido las mayores peleas electorales entre empresas y trabajadores: una ley que permite a los trabajadores demandar a sus jefes y una iniciativa electoral que habría pedido a los votantes que hicieran más difícil el aumento de impuestos.

Por eso, los grupos empresariales dicen que ahora están volviendo su mirada hacia la Proposición 32. Tres importantes grupos de empleadores con bolsillos profundos —la Cámara de Comercio, la Asociación de Comerciantes de California y la Asociación de Restaurantes de California— lideran la oposición.

“No creo que el salario mínimo deba garantizar que todos puedan pagar el alquiler en su zona”, dijo. “Esto no se supone que sea para mantener a una familia…

Deberíamos tener un entorno en el que la gente pueda adquirir habilidades”.

Trabajadores de hoteles y simpatizantes de Unite Here Local 11 se sientan durante una protesta en una de las entradas principales del aeropuerto LAX, el 22 de junio de 2023.

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La directora ejecutiva de la Cámara, Jennifer Barrera, dijo que los empleadores también se centrarán en un mensaje simple: la amenaza del aumento de precios.

“Hay una mayor sensibilidad al impacto que el aumento de estos costos laborales tiene en las empresas y lo que eso, en última instancia, hace en el costo de vida”, dijo. “Creemos que el costo de vida se ve afectado directamente cuando se aumentan estos costos en las empresas. Hay un límite en los lugares donde se pueden hacer ajustes”.

Esa advertencia podría resonar entre los votantes pesimistas sobre una economía incierta.

Los opositores señalan que este año el gobernador Gavin Newsom, al enfrentarse a unos ingresos fiscales inferiores a los previstos y a un enorme déficit presupuestario, retrasó hasta el otoño el nuevo salario mínimo estatal de 25 dólares para los trabajadores sanitarios por temor a que el estado no pudiera permitírselo todavía. Los empleadores privados, dijeron, deberían tener el mismo tiempo para adaptarse.

Newsom no ha tomado una posición sobre la Propuesta 32, y varios portavoces no respondieron a las consultas de CalMatters en las últimas dos semanas.

El desempleo en California es del 5.2%, más alto que el 4.1% nacional, y el desempleo juvenil es peor. Los grupos empresariales sostienen que los aumentos del salario mínimo hacen que los empleadores ofrezcan menos oportunidades a los trabajadores con menos experiencia, aunque muchos economistas no están de acuerdo en que los aumentos salariales conduzcan directamente al desempleo.

Reich, de la UC Berkeley, publicó el otoño pasado un estudio con otros académicos que concluyó que el aumento a un salario mínimo de 15 dólares en California y Nueva York tuvo poco efecto en el empleo en la comida rápida y entre los jóvenes, y en los años posteriores a la pandemia esa industria incluso agregó puestos de trabajo.

Pero los empleadores señalan los recientes aumentos del salario mínimo local como casos de prueba, en particular la pequeña y relativamente rica comunidad de West Hollywood, que el año pasado estableció lo que fue el piso salarial más alto del país.19.08 dólares y una generosa licencia por enfermedad remunerada obligatoria (este año, Emeryville superó esa cifra con 19.36 dólares debido a la inflación, en otra muestra de ciudades que dejan de lado los 18 dólares).

Este año, los funcionarios de West Hollywood encargaron encuestas en las que el 42% de los dueños de negocios dijeron que habían despedido a personal o reducido las horas de los trabajadores, y los miembros del concejo municipal acordaron pausar el próximo aumento salarial hasta enero. Parte del desafío de la ciudad fue que los dueños de negocios tuvieron que competir con empleadores de la misma calle en Los Ángeles, donde el salario mínimo es de $17.28, y Beverly Hills, que utiliza el mínimo estatal de $16.

Walter Schild, propietario de un restaurante de West Hollywood, dijo que la política lo obligó a aumentar los salarios de los camareros que ganaban el salario mínimo pero recibían ingresos adicionales sustanciales en propinas, lo que dejaba poco margen para dar también aumentos al personal de cocina, que ganaba entre 19 y 21 dólares. Dijo que eliminó tres puestos de trabajo, entre ellos un panadero y un barista, y

Es probable que la industria de la restauración, que aún se está recuperando de las pérdidas provocadas por la pandemia y de la inflación de los precios de los alimentos, sea la que más se oponga a la medida. Muchos ya se vieron afectados por el salario mínimo de 20 dólares para los trabajadores de comida rápida que entró en vigor en abril.

Puede que sea demasiado pronto para determinar los efectos reales del aumento de la comida rápida, aunque tanto los defensores como los detractores han promocionado cifras mensuales de empleo en momentos convenientes. Las últimas cifras federales de empleo ajustadas estacionalmente (recomendadas por los expertos porque la fuerza laboral de los restaurantes normalmente alcanza su punto máximo en el verano y se reduce en el invierno) muestran que los empleos en la comida rápida de California han disminuido desde un punto máximo en enero, pero se mantienen cerca de los niveles del verano pasado. En general, la industria tiene alrededor de 20,000 empleos más que antes de la pandemia.

Aun así, se han difundido historias de recortes de empleo y algunos trabajadores denuncian que les han reducido las horas de trabajo tras recibir los aumentos. Algunas cadenas también han subido los precios.

Erik Freeman, director ejecutivo de la cadena de 40 restaurantes Jimboy’s Tacos con sede en Sacramento, dijo que le preocupa que los restaurantes estén llegando a un punto de inflexión en el que el aumento de los costos laborales los obligará a aumentar los precios a un nivel que los consumidores no pueden pagar.

La mayoría de los casi 500 trabajadores de la cadena ganan entre 16 y 20 dólares, dijo Freeman. Debido a su número relativamente menor de tiendas, Jimboy’s no se vio afectado por el aumento salarial de los restaurantes de comida rápida. Pero los restaurantes igualmente vieron una disminución de las ventas, y Freeman sospecha que se debe a que los aumentos de precios en otras cadenas cambiaron los hábitos de los consumidores. Calculó que en sus restaurantes hay una disminución del 3% en las ventas por cada aumento del 5% en los precios, lo que dijo que podría suceder si se aumentan los salarios.

“Cualquier aumento de precios que hagamos en este momento, nos preocupa que el precio nos haga quedar fuera del mercado”, dijo. “Nunca ha habido un momento en que (los dueños de restaurantes) estén tan preocupados por eso como ahora”.

Otros propietarios de empresas dicen que están más o menos preparados para un aumento del salario mínimo.

“Esto ha seguido su curso durante los últimos años”, dijo Katya Christian, copropietaria del complejo de alquiler de cabañas que su familia posee en Sierra Nevada. “Tratamos de anticiparnos a ello”.

El negocio de temporada contrata a un puñado de estudiantes universitarios durante los veranos para mantener la propiedad y alojar a los huéspedes.

Christian les paga a la mayoría de ellos el salario mínimo y este año aumentó las tarifas de la cabaña para compensar los aumentos salariales de los últimos años.

Dijo que probablemente votará a favor de la medida, reconociendo que si se aprueba, su negocio tiene más capacidad para absorber esos aumentos porque sus clientes normalmente pueden permitirse precios más altos. Luego, tal vez un año después de que entre en vigor un nuevo salario, dijo, probablemente aumentará las tarifas de las cabañas.

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wo years ago this week, the U.S. made the biggest investment ever in the fight against climate change as the Inflation Reduction Act became law.

On Monday, groups fighting climate change held a news conference to celebrate the progress made so far. Last year, tax credits in the new law spurred $44 billion in investments in domestic clean energy manufacturing.

Alexander Walker-Griffin, a city council member in Hercules, a veteran and California Leadership Council chair with the nonprofit Elected Officials to Protect America, talked about the long-term benefits of the law.

"Nine million jobs are expected to be created," Walker-Griffin pointed out. "In addition, by 2030 we're expected to reduce 40% of our carbon emissions. Literally, everyone can breathe a little bit easier with this act."

The measure funded $369 billion in tax breaks and incentives, grants and loan guarantees to help mitigate the climate crisis, which is helping California clean up the air, promote zero-emission transportation, increase energy efficiency, make our coastline and forests more resilient to climate impacts and more.

Heidi Roddenberry, chair of the Roddenberry Foundation, named after Gene Roddenberry, the creator of "Star Trek," said the law will reduce our reliance on oil and gas and move us closer to the future depicted on the show.

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"Star Trek" actress and producer Yetide Badaki spoke in Washington D.C. on Monday August 12, praising the progress in the fight against climate change in the two years since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Photo Credit: EOPA

big, bold ideas for catalytic change, helping us get to that optimistic future that 'Star Trek' offered us," Roddenberry explained. "And having an infrastructure supporting energy independence gets us closer to that goal."

Yetide Badaki, an actress, writer, and producer on the shows "Star Trek" and "American Gods," noted 40% of the measure's funding targets projects in low-income areas, tying together economic and environmental justice.

"There is a lot of Inflation Reduction Act money yet to be allocated with the investments in clean air, climate resilience, and environmental justice," Badaki observed. "We find ourselves on the cusp of a clean-energy revolution."

Federal data show most of the investments from the Inflation Reduction Act so far have gone to underserved and front line environmental justice communities.

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sta semana hace dos años, Estados Unidos hizo la mayor inversión jamás realizada en la lucha contra el cambio climático cuando la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación se convirtió en ley.

El lunes, los grupos que luchan contra el cambio climático celebraron una conferencia de prensa para celebrar los avances logrados hasta el momento. El año pasado, los créditos fiscales de la nueva ley estimularon 44.000 millones de dólares en inversiones en la fabricación nacional de energía limpia.

Alexander Walker-Griffin, miembro del concejo municipal de Hercules, veterano y presidente del Consejo de Liderazgo de California de la organización sin fines de lucro Elected Officials to Protect America, habló sobre los beneficios a largo plazo de la ley.

"Se espera que se creen nueve millones de puestos de trabajo", señaló Walker-Griffin. "Además, se espera que para 2030 reduzcamos el 40% de nuestras emisiones de carbono. Literalmente, todos pueden respirar un poco más tranquilos con esta ley".

La medida financió 369 mil millones de dólares en exenciones e incentivos fiscales, subvenciones y garantías de préstamos para ayudar a mitigar la crisis climática, que está ayudando a California a limpiar el aire, promover el transporte sin emisiones, aumentar la eficiencia energética, hacer que nuestra costa y nuestros bosques sean más resilientes a los impactos climáticos y más.

Heidi Roddenberry, presidenta de la Fundación Roddenberry, que lleva el nombre de Gene Roddenberry, el creador de "Star Trek", dijo que la ley reducirá nuestra dependencia del petróleo y el gas y

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Aviso de preparación del Informe Preliminar sobre el Impacto Ambiental/Evaluación Ambiental para el Proyecto de mejora del paso a desnivel entre la autopista SR 87 y Capitol Expressway (EA 04-2W700) El propósito de este aviso es informarle que el Departamento de Transporte de California (Caltrans) será la agencia encargada de liderar, en cooperación con Santa Clara Valley Transportation Autohority (VTA) y la Ciudad de San José (Ciudad), la preparación de un Informe sobre el Impacto Ambiental (EIR)/Evaluación Ambiental (EA) para Proyecto de mejora del paso a desnivel entre la Ruta Estatal 87 (SR 87) y Capitol Expressway.

Las mejoras propuestas incluyen, entre otras: la reconfiguración del paso a desnivel existente entre SR 87 y Capitol Expressway con nuevas rampas que conecten directamente con Capitol Expressway; el cierre de la rampa de entrada existente a la SR 87 en dirección norte en Narvaez Avenue; la reconfiguración de la intersección señalizada actual en Narváez Avenue; y la construcción de muros de contención, muros de aislamiento acústico y de barreras, según sea necesario.

El propósito del Proyecto es: • Mejorar la circulación y el acceso vehicular entre los carriles de la SR 87 en dirección norte y Capitol Expressway; y mejorar la circulación y el acceso vehicular en Narvaez Avenue y Capitol Expressway.

• Proporcionar un espacio de alta calidad, conveniente, cómodo, de bajo estrés y sostenible para el transporte activo (bicicletas y peatones) a lo largo de Capitol Expressway y Narvaez Avenue, incluida una mejor conectividad al tranvía de transporte público en el divisor de vía de la SR 87 y el carril para bicicletas del Highway 87.

• Proporcionar una infraestructura de calidad y conexiones más fluidas entre todas las modalidades de transporte, incluidas el tranvía, autobús, transporte y camionetas para viajes compartidos, vehículos de pasajeros, bicicletas y peatones.

El Proyecto es necesario para abordar la congestión de tráfico y los retrasos existentes y proyectados en la SR 87, Capitol Expressway y Narvaez Avenue dentro del área de las mejoras. Este Proyecto también es necesario para mejorar la conectividad de bicicletas, peatones, transporte público y vehículos de pasajeros.

Se solicita su opinión sobre el alcance y el contenido del EIR/EA. Se llevará a cabo una reunión de alcance al público el:

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nos acercará al futuro representado en el programa.

"En la Fundación Roddenberry, buscamos ideas grandes y audaces para un cambio catalizador, que nos ayuden a alcanzar ese futuro optimista que nos ofreció 'Star Trek'", explicó Roddenberry. "Y tener una infraestructura que respalde la independencia energética nos acerca a ese objetivo".

Yetide Badaki, actriz, escritora y productora de los programas "Star Trek" y "American Gods", señaló que el 40% de la financiación de la medida se destina a proyectos en zonas de bajos ingresos, vinculando la justicia económica y ambiental. „Todavía queda mucho dinero de la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación por asignar a inversiones en aire limpio, resiliencia climática y justicia ambiental", observó Badaki. "Nos encontramos en la cúspide de una revolución de energía limpia".

Los datos federales muestran que la mayoría de las inversiones de la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación hasta ahora se han destinado a comunidades desatendidas y de primera línea de justicia ambiental.

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Q&A: ISABELA MERCED AND THE YOUNGER, SCARIER WORLD OF ALIEN: ROMULUS Actress in Newest Iteration of Iconic Sci-Fi Horror Takes Us Behind the Scenes of the Filmmaking Process for a New Generation of Space Screams

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he original Alien has become a classic of the genre, catapulting Sigourney Weaver into an icon status of cinema with the 1979 hit. The gruesome, slimy Xenomorph creatures within the films have also become iconic horror monsters themselves, which has led to three sequels, video games, and most recently two prequel films made by original visionary Ridley Scott.

Now playing in theaters is the newest entry into the collection, Alien: Romulus.

In order to make a follow up to these original classics, Uruguayan Director Fede Alvarez set to make a loving tribute with huge practical sets and effects, a linear filmmaking process and a specific cast of young actors he felt could take on the task of amplifying the fear and emotions of being hunted through a dark space station in space.

Alvarez is known for thrills and inventive stories with his most acclaimed projects being Evil Dead (2013) and Don't Breathe (2016).

With Alien: Romulus he sought to highlight a younger group of space explorers to give a new meaning to fear. In the past films, the crews that face off against the hoards of alien beings are soldiers, experienced flight crews and the like, but now there is fresh-faced youths trying to survive.

Recently we caught up with one of these young actresses, Isabela Merced, and talked with her about her experience with the new sci-fi/ horror-thriller which takes place in the dark corners of an abandoned space station which holds within a horrifying and familiar cargo.

In the following interview Merced talks Comic Con fandom, her dislike of attention seeking negativity in online comments, and what it was like to be able to communicate in Spanish with the director and director of photography while learning about their craft.

Well, thank you so much for taking time. I know you're probably super busy with the rollout of all the media for Alien: Romulus.

Alien film and what were your feelings when you stepped onto these sets and got to know you'd be part of a legacy started

by Ridley Scott and Sigourney Weaver in '79?

And speaking of youth, Alien: Romulus does skew younger compared to the casts of other Alien films, and I was wondering what you think on the fact that fear might be higher, you're not military people. You're not these skilled veterans and trained in space disasters.

Yeah, I'm extra, super-duper excited to be here and proud of myself because it was a semi-lengthy auditioning process that I got to experience in person after years of doing soft tapes because of the pandemic. So my heart was beating extra hard when I auditioned for this, and maybe that helped with the fear factor that I was looking for when hiring for this movie.

That was a great point, I agree with that completely. But also on top of that, I think Fede wanted to include a demographic that hadn't been seen before in the early franchise, and that would be people of our age. Technically, we're not teens. I was the youngest, and I was 22 at the time when we filmed it, or was I 21? I can't remember. It doesn't matter. Basically, I still am the younger end of 20.

And also the fact that it's so iconic, I was obviously a bit nervous. I was like, "Is this going to be good?" But knowing that Fede was attached, it definitely eased my worries and hesitancy to join. And then after actually signing on and reading the script, I think at that point, it was a little bit out of my hands.

I was only responsible for my own contribution to the movie. And I feel like maybe because we were on a stage where all the sets were built, everything was super practical, everything was super... I'm a very tactile individual, so I could touch the buttons, go beep, beep, boop, boop, and pretend to fly the ship. And maybe because of that, I felt less of an effort to change my mindset. It was already very easy to be in that world and live in it, and less of an effort to switch from that LA active lifestyle to a sound stage in Budapest.

This film was shot in a linear fashion, and I was wondering how that experience was for you as an actor and if you've ever been part of anything that was shot chronologically?

Yeah, you rarely get the opportunity to shoot chronologically. I think every production dreams of it, and you try to make it work, but sometimes the locations prohibit you. But because also at the same time, you were on the same location most of the time, it was easier to do.

And I remember on that project, I'm a crazy person about continuity, so I would be like, "Can we all

Isabela Merced plays Kay in the new sci-fi/horror-thriller Alien: Romulus, which follows a group of youths into a disheveled space station with horrifying occupants. Photo Credit: Greg Williams

go through the scene together and make sure there's no cut, there's no tear in my clothing, there's no wrong placement of dirt that we're missing before we go ahead, shoot towards the end of this movie, and then come back and shoot the rest of it."

So, this was very satisfying for me, very pleasing for my continuity obsessed brain. Honestly, I felt very spoiled. This was very cool.

Now onto your character, Kay, can you touch on their motivations in the film and if you had any inspirations on how you were to interpret that character?

I think, ever since the beginning, she was supposed to be the youngest character. I was actually auditioning for the character of Navarro first, so that would be

Aileen Wu's character. Because I think that I had something else in mind, maybe a different look or something for Kay. So I ended up doing the Navarro audition several times, actually. I did self-tapes and then came in right for Navarro.

Then I don't think it was until after the in-person audition that Fede maybe realized that he wanted me to be Kay. The crazy part is, after that, he didn't need to see me, I guess, audition as Kay. For me, personally, knowing that she was the youngest, I think I saw it as an opportunity to have a sort of innocence about her and therefore more devastation if you see any harm done to her. As long as she was innocent and also believably scared and not equipped to handle this, I think it was all the more devastating and hard.

But I think because a lot of us are newer here we have a lot to prove to audiences who have never seen us before. So there's also a grit about us and passion that I think a lot of seasoned actors maybe don't have a similar energy about them. I really think my peers in the movie are super, super gifted and talented, and I think it translates really well. So I don't know. The complaints about it being too young, it feels a little bit cynical, considering they haven't seen the movie yet.

You're not that far off because Sigourney Weaver was in her mid to late 20s when she was in the original film, so it's not like it's this crazy, crazy age gap.

I know. People like to complain, though. You have the [online] comments. But also the complaining comments get the most traction, right? Yeah. Because depending on something that's controversial, you get people disagreeing, which gets it more attraction, which gets more attention, which gets it higher up. Therefore, that's what we think everyone thinks.

Yeah, unfortunately part of this online world we have.

It's a strange one that I have no interest in, but have to participate in due to my profession.

Sigourney Weaver, in the original film, establishes this view you see in characters like Sarah

Oh, well, thank you. I'm excited to talk about it. This is the week. This is the week where the hype is the most built up!

And then you were over at San Diego Comic-Con. You were doing interviews all through the week there.

Connor from the Terminator films, and they subvert the ‘final girl’ trope in older sci-fi horror.

So I was wondering how it feels like to be part of that legacy of strong, resilient women in horror for this film?

Well, without getting too much away, I think Fede did a really incredible job of assessing, and we do a deep dive into these characters and knowing what they're capable of, knowing what their background is. These characters come from a really rough planet where there's no sunlight. She has a motive. I think the motive is strong enough for us to believe that these kids would try and fight for their own lives and a way out.

And I think that is what really sells it to me about the whole, like, surviving [aspect], if people survive, right? You don't want to give too much away. I think Fede did a really good job, and it will be believable because of the characters that he's built.

So what was it like working with Fede on his directing? What do you admire most about this project and your experience working with it?

I think it was really cool because it was a very bilingual environment for me, considering that Fede knew I was a Spanish speaker. And so, a lot of times, when you're working with a director, they have to pull you to the side to whisper to you to give you notes in case maybe they're worried about fragile ego, whatever an actor might have.

But what's crazy is, he's very blunt, but off the top of that, he would just tell me in Spanish, and then no one would understand. So it was very cool to have that experience.

I never had it before where it was so intimate. I mean, really, he would get notes to Galo Olivares, the DP (director of photography), and Galo would talk to him, and I would have a direct channel to basically what is supposed to be a private channel on the walkie, right?

Because I could understand what they're saying, and I got to have more insight on the students and their process. And so I really soaked up as much as I could just because Fede and Galo both felt more comfortable speaking Spanish as their native language. I also think Fede as a father had a special place, like a soft place in his heart for us as well.

Thanks for the time, Isabela.

One last question. What do you hope audiences take away from watching Alien: Romulus now that its premiered?

Oh, yeah. I got really tired of hearing my own words that day.

I hope it scares them. I hope they have a frightening time, but also an adrenaline fuel. It's a classic, horror, cinematic experience. I think more than anything, I think people will probably regret not seeing it in the theaters more than anything because the sound design is beautiful and the visuals are beautiful, it's a dark film, so to see it with that intended lighting and atmosphere is the perfect way to see it. I really hope that many people see it in theaters.

No, it was really fun. I feel like inside my heart of hearts, I'm very nerdy. So to see all of my favorite characters from different animes, different cartoons that I love, different comic book characters that I love, that was probably the highlight to me. And I wish I was a little bit more dressed up. I think next Comic-Con, if I go again, I'm going to dress up as a character.

Well, to start off with Alien: Romulus, I was wondering if you could talk a little bit about what it was like to earn this role in an

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Sí, estoy súper emocionada de estar aquí y orgullosa de mí misma porque fue un proceso de audición semilargo que pude experimentar en persona después de años de hacer cintas suaves debido a la pandemia. Mi corazón latía muy fuerte cuando audicioné para esto, y tal vez eso ayudó con el factor miedo que estaban buscando al contratar para esta película.

l Alien original se ha convertido en un clásico del género, catapultando a Sigourney Weaver a un estatus de ícono del cine con el éxito de 1979. Las espantosas y viscosas criaturas xenomorfas de las películas también se han convertido en monstruos de terror icónicos, lo que ha dado lugar a tres secuelas, videojuegos y, más recientemente, dos precuelas realizadas por el visionario original Ridley Scott.

También el hecho de que sea tan icónico, me puso un poco nerviosa. Pensé: "¿Esto va a ser bueno?" Pero al saber que Fede estaba involucrado, definitivamente alivió mis preocupaciones y mis dudas sobre unirme. Luego, después de firmar y leer el guión, creo que en ese momento ya estaba un poco fuera de mis manos.

Ahora se proyecta en los cines la producción más reciente de la colección, Alien: Romulus.

Para lograr una continuación de los clásicos originales, el director uruguayo Fede Álvarez se dispuso a hacer un cariñoso homenaje con enormes escenarios y efectos prácticos, un proceso de realización cinematográfica lineal y un elenco específico de actores jóvenes que sintió que podían asumir la tarea de amplificar el miedo y emociones de ser perseguido a través de una oscura estación espacial. Álvarez es conocido por sus historias emocionantes e inventivas, siendo sus proyectos más aclamados Evil Dead (2013) y Don't Breathe (2016). Con Alien: Romulus buscó destacar a un grupo más joven de exploradores espaciales para darle un nuevo significado al miedo. En las películas pasadas, las tripulaciones que se enfrentan a las hordas de seres extraterrestres, eran soldados, tripulaciones experimentadas, pero ahora hay jóvenes de rostro fresco que intentan sobrevivir.

Recientemente nos reunimos con una de estas jóvenes actrices, Isabela Merced, y hablamos con ella sobre su experiencia con el nuevo thriller de ciencia ficción y terror que se desarrolla en los rincones oscuros de una estación espacial abandonada que encierra una carga aterradora y familiar.

En la siguiente entrevista, Merced habla sobre el fandom de la Comic Con, su disgusto por la negatividad de los comentarios en línea que sólo buscan atención y cómo fue comunicarse en español con el director y el director de fotografía mientras aprendía sobre su oficio.

Bueno, muchas gracias por tomarte el tiempo. Sé que probablemente estés muy ocupada con el lanzamiento en todos los medios de Alien: Romulus.

Isabela Merced interpreta a Kay en la nueva película de ciencia ficción y terror Alien: Romulus, que sigue a un grupo de jóvenes en una estación espacial desordenada con ocupantes espeluznantes. Photo Credit: Disney

mados y personajes de cómics que amo, probablemente fue lo más destacado para mí. Desearía estar vestida más acorde. Creo que en la próxima Comic-Con, si vuelvo, me disfrazaré de un personaje.

Bueno, para empezar con Alien: Romulus, me preguntaba si ¿Podrías

Ánimo.

Eso es lo que necesito para enfrentar el Alzheimer.

No es fácil aceptar que los problemas de memoria puedan ser un signo de la enfermedad de Alzheimer y no solo una parte normal del envejecimiento.

Pero puedo reducir mi riesgo, controlando mi presión arterial y mi diabetes tipo 2.

Porque yo tengo la valentía para enfrentar el Alzheimer.

Esta película se rodó de forma lineal y me preguntaba ¿Cómo fue esa experiencia para ti como actriz y si alguna vez has sido parte de algo que se rodó cronológicamente?

Sí, rara vez tienes la oportunidad de grabar cronológicamente. Creo que toda producción sueña con eso, y tratas de hacerlo funcionar, pero a veces las locaciones te obstaculizan. Pero como casi siempre estábamos en el mismo lugar, era más fácil de lograrlo.

Y recuerdo que en este proyecto, bueno, estoy muy obsesionada con la continuidad, así que decía: "¿Podemos repasar la escena todos juntos y asegurarnos de que no haya ningún corte, que no haya desgarros en mi ropa, que no haya una colocación incorrecta de la suciedad que nos estemos perdiendo antes de seguir adelante, filmar hacia el final de esta película y luego regresar y filmar el resto".

Entonces, fue muy satisfactorio para mí, muy placentero para mi cerebro obsesionado con la continuidad. Sinceramente, me sentí muy mimada. Fue genial.

Ahora, sobre tu personaje, Kay, ¿Puedes mencionar sus motivaciones en la película y si tuviste alguna inspiración sobre cómo interpretar ese personaje?

Oh, bueno, gracias. Estoy emocionada de hablar de ello. Esta es la semana. ¡Esta es la semana en la que hay más entusiasmo!

Además estuviste en la Comic-Con de San Diego. Estuviste dando entrevistas durante toda la semana allí.

Oh sí. Me cansé mucho de escuchar mis propias palabras ese día.

No, fue muy divertido. Siento que en el fondo de mi corazón soy muy nerd. Entonces, ver a todos mis personajes favoritos de diferentes animes, diferentes dibujos ani-

hablar un poco sobre cómo fue ganarse este papel en una película de Alien y cuáles fueron tus sentimientos cuando entraste a los sets y te diste cuenta de que serías parte de un legado iniciado por Ridley Scott y Sigourney Weaver en el 79?

Sólo era responsable de mi propia contribución a la película. Y siento que tal vez porque estábamos en un escenario donde se construyeron todos sets, todo fue súper práctico, todo fue súper... Soy una persona muy táctil, así que podía tocar los botones, hacer bip, bip, boop. , boop y fingir pilotear la nave. Y tal vez por eso sentí menos para cambiar mi mindset. Ya era muy fácil estar en ese mundo y vivir en él, y menos esfuerzo cambiar de ese estilo de vida activo de Los Ángeles a un escenario sonoro en Budapest.

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Creo que, desde el principio, se suponía que ella era el personaje más joven. De hecho, primero estaba audicionando para el personaje de Navarro, ese es el personaje de Aileen Wu. Porque creo que tenía algo más en mente, tal vez una apariencia diferente o algo para Kay. Así que terminé haciendo la audición de Navarro varias veces. Hice autograbaciones y luego entré derecho por Navarro. Entonces no creo que fue

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ESPAÑOL hasta después de la audición en persona que Fede tal vez se dio cuenta de que quería que interpretara a Kay. Lo loco es que, después de eso, no necesitaba verme, supongo, para audicionar como Kay. Para mí, personalmente, saber que ella era la más joven, lo vi como una oportunidad de tener una especie de inocencia sobre ella y por lo tanto más devastación al hacerle algún daño. Mientras ella fuera inocente y también creíblemente asustada y poco preparada para manejar esto, creo que fue aún más devastador y difícil.

Y hablando de juventud, Alien: Romulus es más joven en comparación con los elencos de otras películas de Alien, y me preguntaba ¿Qué piensas sobre el hecho de que el miedo podría ser mayor al no ser militares. No ser esos veteranos capacitados y entrenados en desastres espaciales?

Ese es un gran punto, estoy completamente de acuerdo. Pero además de eso, creo que Fede quería incluir un grupo demográfico que no se había visto antes en las primeras franquicias, personas de nuestra edad. Técnicamente, no somos adolescentes. Yo era la más joven y tenía 22 años en el momento en que filmamos, ¿O tenía 21? No me acuerdo. No importa. Básicamente, todavía estoy iniciando mis 20’s.

Pero creo que como muchos de nosotros somos nuevos aquí, tenemos mucho que demostrarle al público que nunca nos ha visto antes. Así que también hay valor y pasión en nosotros y creo que muchos acto-

res experimentados tal vez no tengan una energía similar. Realmente creo que mis compañeros en la película son súper, súper dotados y talentosos, y creo que se traduce muy bien en pantalla. Entonces no lo sé. Las críticas de que somos demasiado jóvenes, se sienten un poco cínicas, considerando que aún no han visto la película.

No estás tan lejos porque Sigourney Weaver tenía entre 20 y 30 años cuando estuvo en la película original, por lo que no es como si fuera una loca, loca diferencia de edad.

Lo sé. Aunque a la gente le gusta quejarse.

Tenemos los comentarios [en línea]. Pero también los que se quejan obtienen mayor tracción, ¿Verdad? Sí. Porque en algo que es controversial, hay personas que no están de acuerdo, lo que genera más atracción, más atención, sube el comentario. Y después, eso es lo que creemos que piensa todo el mundo.

Sí, lamentablemente es parte de este mundo online hoy en día.

Es extraño y no tengo ningún interés, pero tengo que participar debido a mi profesión.

Sigourney Weaver, en la película original, establece esta visión que también encuentras en personajes como Sarah Connor de Terminator, y subvierten el concepto de la "última chica" en las películas horror de ciencia ficción más antiguas. Entonces me preguntaba ¿Qué se siente ser parte de ese legado de mujeres fuertes y resilientes en las película

de terror?

Bueno, sin alejarme demasiado, creo que Fede hizo un trabajo realmente increíble al evaluar, y profundizar en estos personajes, sabemos de lo que son capaces, conocemos sus antecedentes. Estos personajes provienen de un planeta realmente accidentado donde no hay luz solar. Ella tiene una motivación que es lo suficientemente fuerte como para que creamos que estos jóvenes intentarán luchar por sus propias vidas y buscar una salida.

Y creo que eso es lo que realmente me convence de todo el [aspecto] de supervivencia, si es que sobreviven, ¿verdad?

No queremos revelar demasiado. Creo que Fede hizo un muy buen trabajo que será muy creíble gracias a los personajes que construyó. ¿Cómo fue trabajar con Fede dirigiendo, qué es lo que más admiras de este proyecto y tu experiencia trabajando con él?

Fue realmente genial porque era un ambiente muy bilingüe para mí, considerando que Fede sabía que yo hablaba español. Y entonces, muchas veces, cuando trabajas con un director, tienen que llevarte a un lado para susurrarte y darte notas en caso de que tal vez estén preocupados por el ego frágil, o lo que sea que pueda tener un actor.

Pero lo loco es que es muy directo, porque además me lo decía en español y nadie lo entendía. Así que fue genial tener esa experiencia. Nunca antes lo había tenido tan

Su historia es nuestra historia.

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Sus metas son nuestra motivación. Su éxito es nuestra misión. Cuando esté listo para comprar su primera casa, nosotros le ayudaremos a alcanzar más lejos.

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íntimo. Quiero decir, en realidad, él le enviaba notas a Galo Olivares (director de fotografía), y Galo hablaba con él, y yo tenía un canal directo a básicamente como un canal privado en el walkie, ¿Verdad?

Porque pude entender lo que decían y pude tener más información sobre los estudiantes y su proceso. Así que realmente absorbí todo lo que pude porque Fede y Galo se sentían más cómodos hablando español como lengua materna. También creo que Fede como padre tenía un lugar especial, como un lugar tierno en su corazón para nosotros.

Gracias por el tiempo Isabela. Una última pregunta. ¿Qué esperas que el público se lleve al ver Alien: Romulus ahora que se estrenó?

Espero que les asuste. Espero que pasen un momento aterrador, pero también que sea un combustible de adrenalina. Es una experiencia cinematográfica clásica de terror. Creo que que la gente probablemente se arrepentirá de no haberla visto en los cines, más que nada porque el diseño de sonido y las imágenes son hermosas, es una película oscura, así que verla con la iluminación y la atmósfera adecuadas es lo mejor. Es la manera perfecta de verla. Realmente espero que mucha gente la vea en los cines.

Alien: Romulus ahora se proyecta exclusivamente en cines.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708444 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VANTAGE POINT FINANCE, VIP HOME LOANS, LLC 2055 Junction Ave., Ste 235, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): VIP Home Loans LLC, 2055 Junction Ave., Ste 235, San Jose, CA 95131. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/10/2015. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Elizabeth Figueroa VIP Home Loans LLC Managing Member Article/Reg#: 201928110510 This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/08/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 708444 August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707267 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J&C AUTO CENTER, CALI AUTO SERVICES, 2915 Monterey Rd., San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Elizabeth Figueroa, 841 Blossom Hill Rd., Ste 108, San Jose, CA 95123, Maria R Jimenez, 3137 Haga Dr., San Jose, CA 95111.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Elizabeth Figueroa This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/25/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707267 August 16, 23, 30 and

September 6, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708574 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRUE HAVEN, TRUE HAVEN CLEANING, 19261 Medford Ct., Hayward, CA 94541, Alameda County.

The principal place of business is in Alameda County and a current fictitious business name statement is on file at the county clerk-recorder’s office of said county.

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): True Haven LLC, 19261 Medford Ct., Hayward, CA 94541.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Christian Huntermarin True Haven LLC Founder/Owner Article/Reg#: 202462319305 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/13/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708574 August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707904 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TIZ BEAUTY SPA, 21070 Homestead Road, #200, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Ruoxi Wen LLC, 2021 Pacina Drive, San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/12/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ping Wen Owner Article/Reg#: 202358617769 Above entity was formed in the state of CA

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This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/19/ 2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 707904

County on 8/01/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 708272

August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708522 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KUKAVA TRANSPORTATION, 556 W. Alma Ave, Apt 4, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Zviad Kukava, 556 W. Alma Ave., Apt 4, San Jose, CA 95125.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/23/2019.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Zviad Kukava This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/12/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 708522

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708169 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRIME CATERING & EVENTS, 2466 Woodland Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company.

The name and residence registrant(s) is (are): Smoking Pig BBQ Company, LLC, 2466 Woodland Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95128.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Paul Reddick Member/Manager Article/Reg#: 20929410011 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/30/ 2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708169 August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708272 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TINT MASTERS, 7920 Monterey Street, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Khader I Yasin, 7920 Monterey Street, Gilroy, CA 95020.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/1/2024.

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

August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024

August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708454 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: R.V. PROPERTIES, 1505 Cape Hatteras Way, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Eufronio P. Vidamo, 1805 Cape Hatteras Way, San Jose, CA 95123.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/22/2012.

This filing is a refile (changes in facts from previous filing). “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Eufronio P. Vidamo This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/8/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Doninguez, Deputy

File No. FBN 708454 August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706816 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Shah Restaurant, 962 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): SAHI & SHEIKH Inc, 620, Iris Avenue Apt 133, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/30/2022. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Marpreet Singh SAHI & SHEIKH Inc President Article/Reg#: 5053602 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/11/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Raymund Reyes, Deputy File No. FBN 706816 Republished on: (Per County Recorder) August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024 Originally published on: July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707649 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MUNOZ BUILDING MAINTENANCE, 12580 Sycamore Ave, San Martin, CA 95046, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): MUNOZ BUILDING MAINTENANCE, 12580 Sycamore Ave, San Martin, CA 95046.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/05/2015.

This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN658931. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is

guilty of a crime.) /s/ Aurora Munoz MUNOZ BUILDING MAINTENANCE President Article/Reg#: BA20220842204 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/10/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 707649 Republished on: (Per County Recorder) August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024 Originally published on: July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707144 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA COCINA DE CHATITA, 1685 Marsh St, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gabriela Gomez, 1685 Marsh St, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/11/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Gabriela Gomez This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/24/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707144 Republished on: (Per County Recorder) August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024 Originally published on: July 12, 19, 26, August 02, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV444276 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alyssa Barbara Kloczl.

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

Alyssa Barbara Kloczl

AUG 16, 2024 - AUG 22, 2024 to Alyssa Barbara Henkens 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/22/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 30, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV444653 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lopez Landeros Jr. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Lopez Landeros Jr has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Jose Lopez Landeros jr to Jose Landeros jr 2.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/29/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San

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

August 06, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV445010 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rachel Lu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Rachel Lu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rachel Lu to Rachel Liyue Lu, b. Chloe Lok-Yee Lee to Chloe Pui-Yee Lee, c. Clement Lee to Clement Man-Hei Lee 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/5/2024 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 12, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV444989 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Han Tomiko Tseng.

TO ALL INTERESTED

AUG 16, 2024 - AUG 22, 2024 PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Han Tomiko Tseng has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Han Tomiko Tseng to Han Emerson Harper 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/5/2024 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 12, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV445230 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thi Phuong Vo and Cong Ly Hoang.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Thi Phuong Vo and Cong Ly Hoang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

GIA HAN HOANG to HANNIE HOANG, b.

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

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

appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/12/2024 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 15, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court August 16, 23, 30 and September 6, 2024 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Shelley Dawn Nakagawa Case No. 24PR197791 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Shelley Dawn Nakagawa. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Michael Tervooren and Susan Nakagawa in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Michael Tervooren and Susan Nakagawa be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 25, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Petitioner/Attorney: Robert E. Greeley Law Ofcs of Robert E. Greely 2166 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 277-6800 Run Date: August 16, 23, 30, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708419 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CRIOLLOS COLOMBIAN FOOD, 1031 E Mission St, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Julieth T Cordon Romero, 1031 E Mission Street, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/06/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ju This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/28/2024.

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

File No. FBN 708419 August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707417 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARLOS VILLEZ FINE ART, 601 Arcadia Terrace, Unit 302, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Juan Carlos Villanueva, 601 Arcadia Terrace, Unit 302, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/28/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Juan Carlos Villanueva This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/28/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707417 August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708412 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ITEX NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, 1108 Allston Way, San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Itex Northern California, 1250 Oakland Pkwy, Ste.120, San Mateo, CA 94402.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ John Jussen Itex Northern California Owner Article/Reg#: 202463012621 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/07/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708388 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SILICON VALLEY TRAPPING AND REMOVAL, 184 West Main Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Daniel Sanchez Nuno, 184 West Main Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/13/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] previous file # FBN707875. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Daniel Sanchez Nuno This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/06/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 708388

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708392 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SELAH 2, 1758 Darwin Way, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ministerio Internacional Selah, 5678 Via Monte Dr., Apt. 3, San Jose, CA 95118. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/15/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Bruno Flores Ministerio Internacional Selah Treasurer Article/Reg#: 5979622 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/06/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 708392

August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708399 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AS MULTIPLE CLEANING SERVICES, 65 McCreery Avenue, Apt. #333 San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria De Los Angeles Silva, 65 McCreery Avenue, Apt. #333 San Jose, CA 95116. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/07/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria De Los Angeles Silva This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/07/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein

August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708319 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JAROCHITA’S SNACK BAR, 872 S Almaden Ave., San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Diana Ethel ContrerasFlores, 872 S Almaden Ave., San Jose, CA 95110.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Diana Ethel Contreras-Flores This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/02/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708319

August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708318 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EAGLE CONTRACTOR LANDSCAPE, 1096 S 2nd St., Unit B, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Emilio Pacheco Avendano,1096 S 2nd St., Unit B, San Jose, CA 95112. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/29/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Emilio Pacheco Avendano This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/02/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708318 August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708314 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAN JOSE DENTAL LASER REGENERATION & IMPLANT CENTER, 2664 Berryessa Rd., Ste. 208, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Darwin D Naranja DMD Inc., PO Box 360802, Milpitas, CA 95036.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/01/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] previous file # FBN700344. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Darwin Naranja Darwin D Naranja DMD Inc. Owner Article/Reg#: 2987778 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara

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Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 708314 August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707359 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE PACKAGING CONNECTION INC., 999 N 10th Street #4, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): The Packaging Connection Inc., 999 N 10th Street #4, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/01/2000. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Erica Cervantes The Packaging Connection, Inc. CEO Article/Reg#: 2216764 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/27/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707359 August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708246 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RG JANITORIAL SERVICE, 2637 Puccini Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rigoberto De La Cruz, 2637 Puccini Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/31/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Rigoberto De La Cruz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara

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Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708246 August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708322 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PAL TRANSPORTATION, 2018 Avenida de las Flores, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Sanjeev Kumar, 6954 Port Rowan Dr., San Jose, CA 95119. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/02/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Sanjeev Kumar This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 8/02/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708322 August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV435258 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Carla Teputepu, Xavier Teputepu INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Carla Teputepu, Xavier Teputepu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lance Mac Garay Wilson to Mac Heem Teputepu, b.

Bleue-Dream GoddessRosario Garay to Bleue-Dream GoddessRosario Teputepu 2.

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

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

to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/10/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

August 2, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV443297 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Martha V Gomez Buenrostro I N T E R E S T E D PERSONS: 1.

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

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/08/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 18, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV434422 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hamad, Sha Sarag INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/17/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 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 6, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV444735 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Karina Yissel Zesati INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Karina Yissel Zesati has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Karina Yissel Zasati to Karina Yissel Reynoso Zesati 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition

for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/29/2024 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 7, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Susan Jee aka Susan Lee Case No. 24PR197700 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Susan Jee aka Susan Lee. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Michael Liou in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Michael Liou be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court

should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 18, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 1, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 9. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

10. Petitioner/Attorney: Robert E. Greeley Law Ofcs of Robert E. Greely 2166 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 277-6800 Run Date: August 9, 16, 23, 2024 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Stephen Ray Fortney Case No. 24PR197654 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Stephen Ray Fortney. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Linda Roach in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Linda Roach be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 5.

The petition requests authority to administer

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

6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: August 29, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7.

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

10. Petitioner/Attorney: Robert E. Greeley Law Ofcs of Robert E. Greely 2166 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 277-6800 Run Date: August 9, 16, 23, 2024 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Pauline Yee

AUG 16, 2024 - AUG 22, 2024 Case No. 24PR197678 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Pauline Yee. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Jeffrey Yee in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Jeffrey Yee be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 4.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 5.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administer of Estate Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take any actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consent to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person Files and objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 9, 2024, at 9:00am, Dept. 2, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 8. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in

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

10. Petitioner: Jeffrey Yee Address: 775 Sheraton Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (408) 306-6247 Run Date: August 9, 16, 23, 2024 NOTICE OF DEATH OF Edgar Earl McCanless To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Edgar Earl McCanless., who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on July 11, 2024, in the City of Saratoga, County of Santa Clara, State of California.

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

Fax (408) 354-2797 August 09, 16, 23, 30, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CUPERTINO LIQUORS, 7335 Bollinger Rd., Unit F, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a corporation. The names and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): AMV Liquors, 3602 Lillick Dr., Cupertino, CA 95051.

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

AUG 16, 2024 - AUG 22, 2024 /s/ Vikramjeet Singh Bajwa AMV Liquors CFO Article/Reg#: 6258457 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/24/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader File No. FBN 708017 August 02, 09, 16, 23, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707926 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHELL MEDIA PRODUCTIONS, 50 Woodside Plaza #821, Redwood City, CA 94061, San Mateo County. The principal place of business is in San Mateo County and a current fictitious business name statement is on file at the county clerk-recorder’s office of said county. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Michelle Anne Martin, 50 Woodside Plaza #821, Redwood City, CA 94061. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Michelle Anne Martin This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/22/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader File No. FBN 707926 August 02, 09, 16, 23, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707968 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SCAPE NIGHT. COM, GABY SCAPE. COM, BRUNO’S HOUSEKEEPING, 6146 Elllerbrook Way, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Gabriela M Ruiz, 6146 Ellerbrook Way, San Jose, CA 95123. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/11/2020. This filing is a refile [Change(s)

in facts from previous filing] previous file # FBN663456. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Gabriela M. Ruiz This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/23/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 707968 August 02, 09, 16, 23, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708122 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WORLDS LARGEST HAUNTED HOUSE, GARLIC CITY LIGHTS, 8630 San Ysidro Ave., #104, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Garcia Haunt LLC, 7440 Santa Theresa Dr., Gilroy, CA 95020. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/06/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Oscar Garcia Member Article/Reg#: 202357218080 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/29/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708122 August 02, 09, 16, 23, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 706148 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KMSJ ECO SERVICES, 100 N. Whisman Rd., Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): KMSJ ECO Services LLC, 100 N. Whisman Rd., Mountain View, CA 94043. The registrant began transacting business under the

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4/23/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Jose Mauro Salinas KMSJ ECO Services President Article/Reg#: 202462217194 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 5/20/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Mike Louie, Deputy File No. FBN 706148 August 02, 09, 16, 23, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708041 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FOEW, 106 Hacienda Lane, Mountain View, CA 94040, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Alexander Chem Liu, 106 Hacienda Lane, Mountain View, CA 94040. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] previous file # FBN658456. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Alexander Chem Liu This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/22/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 708041 August 02, 09, 16, 23, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708167 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CLEAN AND SHINE UNIVERSAL, 3550 Mckee Rd., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an Individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Esther Paramo Amador, 3550 Mckee Rd., San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting

business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/13/2024. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] previous file # FBN706042. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Maria Esther Paramo Amador This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/30/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 708167 August 02, 09, 16, 23, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707429 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DOLPHIN BAY PRESCHOOL, 123 Corning Ave., Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jana International Education LLC, 123 Corning Ave., Milpitas, CA 95035.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/19/2024.

This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Nguyen To Nguyen Jana International Education LLC Owner Article/Reg#: 202460614923 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/01/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Fraulein Dominguez, Deputy File No. FBN 707429 August 02, 09, 16, 23, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 708155 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: POPSI KITS, 2188 Del Franco St., Suite 30, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a limited liability company. The name and residence address

of the registrant(s) is (are): Popsi Kits LLC, 2108 N. St., Ste N, Sacramento, CA 95816. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/15/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Linh Dao Popsi Kits LLC Chief Executive Member Article/Reg#: 202462519050 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/30/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 708155 August 02, 09, 16, 23, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV443816 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Be Ty Thi Le INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Be Ty Thi Le has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Be Ty Thi Le to Tracy Thi Vo 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/15/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 25, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior

Court August 02, 09, 16, 23, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV443192 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thanh L Gallant INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Thanh L Gallant has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thanh L Gallant, Thanh Lan Gallant to Thanh Lan Thi Lu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/01/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 17, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court August 02, 09, 16, 23, 2024 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436246 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tuan Linh Ngoc Nguyen INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Tuan Linh Ngoc Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tuan Linh Ngoc Nguyen to Davyd Von Dion 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause,

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/20/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 24, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court August 02, 09, 16, 23, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV441537 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lolita Ananasova I N T E R E S T E D PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Lolita Ananasova has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Lolita Ananasova to Sophie Ananasova 2.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/10/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition

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

June 21, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court August 02, 09, 16, 23, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV438588 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Emilena Amelia CastroSolis INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Emilena Amelia Castro-Solis has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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

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

May 09, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court August 02, 09, 16, 23, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV444280 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Concepción Alvarez Rivas INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) Concepción Alvarez Rivas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree

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CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS

changing names as follows: a. Concepción Alvarez Rivas to Connie Sofia Alvarez Rivas 2.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/15/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 31, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): HECTOR JULIAN GAITAN LEON, an individual; CARLOS CASAMASSA dba MASSA RENTAL, a business entity; LULA TECHNOLOGIES, INC, a business entity; and DOES 1-20 inclusive;

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): BARRY GORDON, an individual; MOATH NEMER, an individual; CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO) Lead Case No. 22CV400295 (Consolidated with Case No. 22CV404446) NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days.

Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your August 02, 09, 16, 23, written response must 2024 be in proper legal form if you want the court to NOTICE OF DEATH hear your case. There OF may be a court form Robert Lee Fraka, Sr. that you can use for To all heirs, beneficiaries, your response. You can creditors, contingent find these court forms creditors, and persons and more information who may otherwise be at the California Courts interested in the will or Online Self-Help Center estate, or both of Robert (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ Lee Fraka, Sr., who was selfhelp), your county a resident of Santa law library, or the Clara County, State of courthouse nearest you.

California, and died on If you cannot pay the July 10, 2024, in the City filing fee, ask the court of San Jose, County of clerk for a fee waiver Santa Clara, State of form. If you do not file California. your response on time, IF YOU ARE A you may lose the case by CREDITOR or a default, and your wages, contingent creditor of money, and property the deceased, you must may be taken without file your claim within four further warning from the months from the date of court. first publication with the There are other legal DERMER LAW FIRM, requirements. You may 5448 Thornwood Drive, want to call an attorney Suite 200, San Jose, right away. If you do California 95123 (408) not know an attorney, 395-5111 you may want to call an attorney referral Joseph D. Dermer, Esq. service. If you cannot DERMER LAW FIRM afford an attorney, you 5448 Thornwood Drive, may be eligible for free Ste 200 legal services from a San Jose, CA 95123 nonprofit legal services Tel (408) 395-5111 program.

You can locate these nonprofit

groups at the California Fax (408) 354-2797 Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.

August 02, 09, 16, 23, org), the California 2024 Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.

SUMMONS ca.gov/selfhelp), or by (CITACION JUDICIAL) contacting your local Form: SUM-100

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión.

Lea la información a continuación.

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

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

Hay otros requisitos legales.

Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorteca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación

de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

Case Number (Número de caso): Lead Case No. 22CV400295 (Consolidated with Case No. 22CV404446) The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara 191 North First Street San Jose, CA 95113 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Harris Personal Injury Lawyers 55 S. Market Street, Suite 1010 San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 512-3600 Date (Fecha): 9/16/2022 11:30 AM Clerk of Court Clerk by (Secretario) P. Newton, Deputy (Adjunto) Run Dates: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 2ND AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422230 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NGOC THAO TRAM TRAN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) NGOC THAO TRAM TRAN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. NGOC THAO TRAM TRAN aka TRAM NGOC THAO TRAN to KENZIE THAO TRAM TRAN. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/3/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 9/3/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 17, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

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

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 707875 July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707912 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A/COOL MOBILE SERVICE, 164 Hunt Way, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Francisco Javier Rodriguez Valle, 164 Hunt Way, Campbell, CA 95008. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/14/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Francisco Javier Rodriguez Valle Owner This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/19/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 707912 July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024

AUG 16, 2024 - AUG 22, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707413 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RCK EXPRESS, LLC, 1259 Lynn Ave., San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a limited liability company.

The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): RCK EXPRESS, LLC, 1259 Lynn Ave., San Jose, CA 95122. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/28/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Raul M. Martinez RCK EXPRESS, LLC Member Article/Reg#: 202461713625 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/28/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 707413 July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707849 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRETTY BEAR, 1024 S. De Anza Blvd., A201, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Mabel Martinez Alburja, 1024 S. De Anza Blvd., A201 San Jose, CA 95129. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Mabel Martinez Alburja This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/17/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707849 July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 707683 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHUTTERSIPS, 3315 Montgomery Dr., Apt 263 Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Yining Huang, 3315 Montgomery Dr., Apt 263, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/08/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Yining Huang This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/11/2024.

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

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] previous file # FBN705337 “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Julie Meeks This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 6/20/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707061 July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

AUG 16, 2024 - AUG 22, 2024 NO. 707933 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TUITIN, 98 N. 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113 Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ignacio Guerra Farias, 98 N. 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/22/2024. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ignacio Guerra Farias This statement was filed with the Co. ClerkRecorder of Santa Clara County on 7/22/2024.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 707933 July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV443081 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Daniel Castaneira Molina and Arely Lagunes Vergara on behalf of Logan Daniel Castaneira Vergara INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Daniel Castaneira Molina and Arely Lagunes Vergara on behalf of Logan Daniel Castaneira Vergara has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Logan Daniel Castaneira Vergara to Logan Daniel Castaneira-Lagunes 2.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/01/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located

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

Jul 15, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV443468 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Diep, Ngoc Dien INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Diep, Ngoc Dien has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Diep, Ngoc Diep to Diep, Anna Ngoc 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/08/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jul 22, 2024 Le Jacqueline Duong Judge of the Superior Court

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) TUAN LINH NGOC NGUYEN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. TUAN LINH NGOC NGUYEN to DAVYD VON DION. 2.

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

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 8/20/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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

You have been sued.

Read the information below.

Lo han demandado.

Lea la información en la página siguiente.

phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

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

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

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately.

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

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

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

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

July 26, August 02, 09, 16, 2024

Nombre demandante:

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 24CV436246 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: TUAN LINH NGOC NGUYEN INTERESTED

Case Number (Número de caso): 23FL004109

NOTICE; The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders.

They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter,

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

Petitioner’s name is: Anastasia Solovyeva del

corte de otras ordenes.

Cualquier agencia del orden publico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ordenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children:

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

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Transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and

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

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

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

4. Creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective.

However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or you own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

NOTICE - ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California.

Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care.

For more information, visit www.coveredca. com Or call Covered California at 1-800-3001506.

WARNING – I M P O R T A N T INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in joint form is presumed to be community property.

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

You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

ORDENES DE RESTRICCION NORMALES DE DERECHO FAMILIAR En forma inmediata, usted y su cónyuge o pareja de hecho tienen prohibido: 1. Llevarse del estado de California a los hijos menores de las partes, o solicitar un pasaporte nuevo o de repuesto para los hijos menores, sin el consentimiento previo por escrito de la otra parte o sin una orden de la corte; 2.

Cobrar, pedir prestado, cancelar, transferir, deshacerse o cambiar el nombre de los beneficiarios de cualquier seguro u otro tipo de cobertura, como de vida, salud, vehículo y discapacidad, que tenga como beneficiario(s) a las partes y su(s) hijo(s) menor(es); 3. Transferir, gravar, hipotecar, ocultar o deshacerse de cualquier manera de cualquier propiedad, inmueble o personal, ya sea comunitaria, cuasicomunitaria o separada, sin el consentimiento escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte, excepto en el curso habitual de actividades personal o para satisfacer las necesidades de la vida; y 4. Crear o modificar una transferencia no testamentaria de manera que afecte la asignación de una propiedad sujeta a transferencia, sin el consentimiento por escrito de la otra parte o una orden de la corte.

Antes de que se pueda eliminar la revocación de una transferencia no testamentaria, se debe presentar ante la corte un aviso del cambio y

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hacer una entrega legal de dicho aviso a la otra parte.

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

AVISO-ACCESO A SEGURO DE SALUD MÁS ECONÓMICO: ¿Necesita seguro de salud a un costo asequible, ya sea para usted o alguien en su hogar? Si es as¡, puede presentar una solicitud con Covered California.

Covered California lo puede ayudar a reducir el costo que paga por seguro de salud asequible y de alta calidad. Para obtener mas información, visite www.coveredca.com.

O llame a Covered California al 1-800-3000213.

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

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Leo: San Cayetano, San Lorenzo, Santa Clara de Asís, San Roque, Santa Elena.

n las últimas décadas se ha popularizado el tema de los guías y protectores espirituales, según la teología, todos tenemos un guardián, que nos guía, orienta y protege del peligro. Los santos, son seres de luz maravillosos quienes en vida, cumplieron con las leyes de Dios, y son poseedores de proezas espirituales y milagrosas. De acuerdo con el calendario santoral, cada signo del zodiaco posee una lista de protectores y guías. La comunicación con estas entidades iluminadas, es a través de rezos, plegarias, meditación, velas e inciensos. Se sabe que el humo y aroma del incienso, es un portal para establecer conexiones espirituales. Lo mismo ocurre con la llama y los aromas de las velas, las hierbas, y los destellos de los cristales y cuarzos. Cuando establezca la comunicación con los espíritus de luz, habrá señales. Por ejemplo, podría percibir energías agradables a su alrededor, las mascotas y la mayoría de los animales, se mostrarán complacidos con su presencia; también podrá sentir una brisa fresca acompañada de aromas exquisitos, y tendrá sueños satisfactorios, y otros de carácter profético. A continuación una lista de los protectores principales para cada signo.

Santiago Apóstol, San Cristóbal, Santa Ana, San Joaquín, Santa Marta, San Ignacio de Loyola, San Juan Vianney.

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Aries: San Vicente Ferrer, San Juan Bautista de la Salle, Santa Julia Billiart, Santa Bernardita, Santo Toribio Romo, San Expedito, San Toribio de Mongrovejo, San Dimas, San Juan de Capistrano, San José de Arimatea, San Benjamín, San Isidro de Sevilla.

Tauro: San Bonifacio, San Juan de Ávila, San Matías, San Isidro Labrador, San Pascual Bailón, San Anselmo, San Jorge, San Marcos, Santa Zita, Santa Catalina de Sena, San Atanasio, San Felipe.

Géminis: San Norberto, San Bernabé, Santo Domingo Sabio, San Antonio de Padua, San Ismael, San Romualdo, San Luis Gonzaga, Santa Rita de Cascia, San Felipe Neri, Santa Juana de Arco, Santa Marcelina, San Marcelino Champagnat.

Cáncer: San Benito, San Camilo de Lelis, San Buenaventura, San Alejo, Santa María Magdalena, Santo Tomás Moro, San Juan Bautista, San Pedro, San Pablo, Santo Tomás Apóstol, Santa María Goretti, San Fermín.

Virgo: San Nicolás de Tolentino, San Juan Crisóstomo, San Cipriano, San José de Cupertino, San Mateo Evangelista, Santa Tecla, Santa Rosa de Lima, San Luis Rey, Santa Mónica, San Agustín, San Ramón Nonato, Santa Teresa de Calcuta.

Libra: San Rafael, San Jerónimo, San Francisco de Asís, San Luis Beltrán, Santa Teresa de Ávila, San Gerardo Majella, San Cosme, San Damián, San Vicente de Paúl, San Miguel, San Gabriel, San Uriel.

Escorpión: Santa Isabel, San Leonardo, San Martín Caballero, San Diego, San Alberto el Grande, Santa Isabel de Hungría, San Odón, San Gelasio.

San Judas Tadeo, San Alfonso Rodríguez, San Quintín, San Martín de Porres.

Sagitario: San Francisco Javier, Santa Bárbara, San Nicolás, San Ambrosio, San Juan Diego, Santa Lucía, San Juan de la Cruz, San Lázaro, San Urbano.

Santa Cecilia, Santa Catalina de Alejandría, San Andrés Apóstol.

Capricornio: San Gregorio Nacianceno, Santa Genoveva, San Raimundo de Peñafort, San Apolinar, San Paulino, San Hilario, San Marcelo, San Antonio Abad. Santa Francisca Javier Cabrini, San Esteban, San Juan Evangelista, Santa Leonor.

Acuario: Santo Tomás de Aquino, San Juan Bosco, Santa Brígida de Irlanda, San Blas, Santa Apolonia, San Valentín, Santa Claudia, San Sebastián, Santa Inés, San Vicente de Zaragoza, San Ildefonso, San Francisco de Sales.

Piscis: San Casimiro de Polonia, Santa Juana de la Cruz, San Juan de Dios, Santo Domingo Sabio, San Eulalio, Santa Matilde, San Patricio, San José, San Conrado de Piacenza, San Sebastián de Aparicio, San Leandro, Santa Catalina Drexel.

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BROADWAY SAN JOSE Q&A: CAST MEMBER PRESTON PEREZ WILL ARRIVE WITH FROZEN TO CHILL SAN JOSE FOR ITS LAST US TOUR STOP The Tony-nominated Best Musical will run for two weeks August 21–September 1, 2024 at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts

Preston Perez plays Hans in the Frozen North American Tour, coming to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts beginning Wednesday, August 21 and running through Sunday, September 1, 2024. Photo Credit: Broadway San Jose

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here’s no other way to put it: Does San Jose want to build a snowman?

The Disney mega hit movie Frozen will arrive in musical form for two weeks from August 21-September 1, 2024 for its last US tour stop. San Jose gets the final curtain call for the Tony-nominated and extremely popular production which features new music, expanded story and stunning production.

The twelve new songs by the film’s songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen AndersonLopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez, and a production level that captivates audiences is sure to be a popular cool off during the last Summer weeks.

Preston Perez is a Mexican-American cast member originally from San Antonio, Texas, and plays prince Hans, the suitor for Princess Anna of Arendelle in the original film.

Perez recently opened up about his path to the stage, from moving cross country from Texas to NYC, to challenges and opportunities that arise when you’re on a traveling tour. He also remarks on how the opportunity for a Latino man to play a character like Hans on a production like Frozen takes a bit of luck, a lot of hard work and hope.

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Hi Preston. How's the tour been so far?

It's just wonderful. I've been on it for a whole year. About a year, almost. But it's been, honestly, a fantastic experience. It's exciting to bring it to life across the country.

I wanted to ask a little bit about your background and what your path to the stage was and what your inspirations were to get into the performing arts.

So I started doing theater in middle school.

I took a theater class as an elective, and I really clung on to it immediately. I just had

such a fun time, and I It was a really nice outlet for my creativity. And so then I went to a performing arts high school in San Antonio, Texas, that specialized in theater training called the North East School of the Arts.

And then after high school, I went to college at Texas State for musical theater, got my BFA. And once I decided I was going to go to college for it, I was pretty certain this is what I wanted to do. Yes, so I spent four years studying for it, graduating in 2022, and then moved to New York City. And yeah, this started my career, pretty much.

What has the experience been of Being part of a Broadway show that's constantly on the move and in a different city every couple of weeks?

Well, it brings its own set of challenges that you don't have on Broadway because every two weeks, your housing situation is changing, the climate is changing, which can affect your voice. You're learning the traffic patterns of a brand new theater. So there's definitely certain challenges that come with it.

But it also keeps it, I think, really exciting because you do a show on Broadway, you're in New York City, it's wonderful, it's amazing.

But you're in the same theater every single day. And it's like, naturally, as you do something for so long, it's like, how do I keep reinspiring it?

And that's its own beast, Broadway. But on tour, because you're changing cities every two weeks, it keeps it really exciting and fresh because you're figuring out in the theater every couple of weeks. And then by the time you feel like you've figured it out, we're packing up and moving. So there's some challenges for touring, but there's also some really exciting things that come with it as well.

Now, on to the character of Hans. For people that know Hans from the Frozen film, what would you say is this interpretation of Hans like? Is it very comparable to the film version and what was the ap-

Lauren Nicole Chapman (Anna) and Preston Perez (Hans) in the Frozen North American Tour. Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy / Disney

proach to bring him to life for the show?

I think he is definitely way more fleshed out in the musical as are all of the characters.

So, I think in this production, we get to learn a little bit more about his background, about his motivating actions, which in a way is a little deceptive to the audience because it makes you a little bit more understanding of why he's doing the things he's doing, which is exciting as an actor.

And I don't want to give any spoilers, but I'm sure we all already know what happens. It's exciting as an actor to play this role because there's such a huge contrast between the first half of the film and the second half. For me, it's really fun to get to play all those different colors in one show.

Do you have a favorite part of the show, whether it be one that you're in or that you like to see from the wings?

I think that my favorite part of the show is probably the finale. It's the "Let It Go" reprise, and it's a beautiful final button of the show in the way that everything wraps up is so inspiring. For the finale everyone is on stage except for me. And so I get to watch it in the wings every night. And when we have people leaving doing their final show, we have people debuting or whether something has happened either socially within our company or politically in the global climate, it's such a powerful moment, and the message is so powerful.

And so getting to observe what it means for my company members each night is a really special moment. And I get to cheer and clap for them off stage before the final button of the whole show. It's selfish to make a really special moment because I get to watch all these people that I really care about on stage at the same time.

As a Latino in theater how does it feels to come up in these conditions where there's more diversity on stage? You play Hans in Frozen but if Frozen existed 30 years ago, it might not look the way it

does on stage now in terms of the eclectic representation.

I think it's just really special to be a part of theater at a time where everybody's in the mix until they're not, as opposed to at a different time where it was like certain actors were only looked at for certain roles. And I remember when I initially had to shoot for this, I counted myself out for it because I had never seen an actor that looked like me play him.

But I also I didn't really count myself out. At the same time, I was like, "no, I actually really believe I can do this well." So, yeah, it's exciting to be a part of something where I can redefine what this character looks like for the audience. I obviously don't look like the Hans in the film, and It's just special to think that someone, some child watching it is going to feel inspired that they can play a character that they may not necessarily look like either. So yeah, it's really special to be a Latino actor in this role, that was initially only played by white men.

Finally, why do you recommend that people see this stage musical version of Frozen?

Well, on top of it being a spectacular showstopping musical, it is so beautiful. The Disney magic is amazing in this production. It is also our final city. So the tour is closing after San Jose, and this will be the last time that everyone in the US gets to see this Broadway production of Frozen. So it really is the final chance for it to be seen in this way.

San Jose is lucky. You get the final chance to check it out. The story is beautiful. There are twelve new songs that are not in the movie that are exciting, and they help you learn more about the characters that you know from the original animated feature. So overall, it's just a really fantastic experience and San Jose is lucky enough to be the last one to get it.

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