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WILL THERE BE IMMIGRATION RELIEF FOR THE UNDOCUMENTED?

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José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

use an administrative action to benefit 472,000 Venezuelans, why does he not do the same to benefit millions of undocumented immigrants, many of them which have been in the United States for decades?

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uando el presidente Joe Biden concedió el Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) a casi medio millón de venezolanos en septiembre, sus críticos argumentaron que se trataba de un incentivo para que otros grupos buscaran un alivio similar.

El presidente hizo lo correcto al otorgar ese alivio migratorio porque, en efecto, los venezolanos enfrentaban en su país serios desafíos alimentarios, humanitarios, de seguridad, políticos e incluso ambientales, tal como justificó la Casa Blanca.

A unas semanas de ese anuncio, miles de migrantes procedentes de diversas ciudades de Estados Unidos trajeron un mensaje claro al presidente: si pudo usar una acción administrativa para beneficiar a 472,000 venezolanos, ¿porque no hace lo mismo para beneficiar a millones de indocumentados, muchos de los cuales llevan décadas en Estados Unidos?

Fue un mensaje que trajo a la capital de los Estados Unidos la conocida activista migratoria de origen mexicano Elvira Arellano, como parte de una movilización más amplia de inmigrantes procedentes de ciudades como El Paso, Chicago y Nueva York.

“Venimos a pedirle al presidente Biden que utilice su poder y haga un cambio administrativo para dar libertad condicional a los 11 millones de indocumentados y que puedan tener permiso de trabajo”, me comenta la señora Arellano, quien ahora reside en Chicago.

It was a message that the well-known immigration activist of Mexican origin Elvira Arellano brought to the capital of the United States, as part of a broader mobilization of immigrants from cities such as El Paso, Chicago and New York.

Photo Credit: Freepik teriza (CBP) reportó esta semana un total de 240,988 encuentros de migrantes en la frontera con México durante el mes de octubre. Se trata de una cifra récord.

Es muy probable que los miles de manifestantes que llegaron a Washington regresen a sus lugares de origen con las manos vacías. Pero los millones de migrantes que viven en la semiclandestinidad no se van a ir a ningún lado, como tampoco dejarán de llegar nuevos migrantes.

Si bien es verdad que la migración no siempre figura como una de las principales preocupaciones de los votantes hispanos, un alivio migratorio sin precedentes del presidente a indocumentados podría ser quizá la gran sorpresa del ciclo dentro del 2024.

José López Zamorano La Red Hispana

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hen President Joe Biden granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to nearly half a million Venezuelans in September, his critics argued that it was an incentive for other groups to seek similar relief.

The president did the right thing by granting this immigration relief because, in effect, Venezuelans faced serious food, humanitarian, security, political and even environmental challenges in their country, as the White House justified.

A few weeks after that announcement, thousands of migrants from various cities in the United States brought a clear message to the president: if he could

“La Corte Suprema emitió un fallo donde dice que el presidente es el único que tiene el poder para hacer cambios administrativos, como lo acaba de hacer con medio millón de venezolanos. Eso quiere decir que sí puede hacer un cambio y eso pedimos”, añadió.

This is a similar scenario to the one Barack Obama faced in 2012. In June, a few months before the midterm elections, he approved DACA and ingratiated himself with millions of Latinos. At the end of the election, Obama received 71% of the Hispanic vote and Mitt Romney only 27%. His action has given fair temporary immigration relief to hundreds of thousands of undocumented youth.

Eleven years later, President Biden is headed for a re-election bid with serious political vulnerabilities. One year before the elections, he is at a disadvantage against Donald Trump in five of the six key electoral states in 2024: Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia.

At this time, it seems unlikely that President Biden will approve immigration relief for more than 11 million undocumented immigrants. But the reality is that his strategy of putting “band-aids” to heal a patient in intensive care, such as the migratory phenomenon, has not worked as he expected.

Once años después, el presidente Biden se encamina a un intento de reelección con serias vulnerabilidades políticas. A un año de los comicios, se encuentra en desventaja frente a Donald Trump en cinco de los seis estados electorales clave en 2024: Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Pensilvania y Georgia.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported this week a total of 240,988 migrant encounters on the border with Mexico during the month of October.

This is a record number.

Peor aún, Biden sólo es apoyado por el 50% de los electores latinos y ha perdido apoyo entre el crucial electorado afroamericana. Aunque existe suficiente tiempo para revertir la dinámica electoral, especialmente si Trump resulta convicto en alguno de los cuatro procesos criminales en su contra, se trata de signos que deberían preocupar en la Casa Blanca.

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“The Supreme Court issued a ruling saying that the president is the only one who has the power to make administrative changes, as he just did with half a million Venezuelans. That means that he can make a change and that is what we ask for,” she added.

Worse still, Biden is only supported by 50% of Latino voters and has lost support among the crucial African-American electorate. Although there is enough time to reverse the electoral dynamics, especially if Trump is convicted in any of the four criminal proceedings against him, these are signs that should worry the White House.

Se trata de un escenario similar al que confrontó Barack Obama en 2012. En junio, a unos meses de las elecciones intermedias, aprobó DACA y se congració con millones de latinos. Al final de las elecciones, Obama recibió el 71% del voto hispano y Mitt Romney sólo el 27%. Su acción ha dado un justo alivio migratorio temporal a cientos de miles de jóvenes indocumentados.

En este momento parece improbable que el presidente Biden apruebe un alivio migratorio para más de 11 millones de indocumentados. Pero la realidad es que su estrategia de poner “curitas” para sanar a un paciente en cuidados intensivos como lo es el fenómeno migratorio, no ha funcionado como lo esperaba.

“We have come to ask President Biden to use his power and make an administrative change to give parole to the 11 million undocumented immigrants so that they can have a work permit,” Mrs. Arellano, who now lives in Chicago, tells me.

It is very likely that the thousands of protesters who came to Washington will return to their places of origin emptyhanded. But the millions of migrants who live semi-clandestinely are not going anywhere, nor will new migrants stop arriving.

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While it is true that migration does not always appear as one of the main concerns of Hispanic voters, an unprecedented immigration relief from the president for undocumented immigrants could perhaps be the big surprise within the 2024 election cycle.

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CA ADVOCATES CRITICIZE PROPOSED CUTS TO HEAD START PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

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DEFENSORES DE CALIFORNIA CRITICAN LOS RECORTES PROPUESTOS A LOS PROGRAMAS PREESCOLARES DE HEAD START

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Suzanne Potter California News Service

California, Head Start atiende a unos 90.000 niños.

Y perderíamos alrededor de 6.000 de esos niños si se implementaran esos recortes".

hildren's advocates are slamming a budget proposal to slash funds for Head Start, the program providing free preschool for children in low-income families.

Cottrill reconoció que se agradece el aumento del 2% propuesto por los demócratas que controlan el Senado de Estados Unidos, pero que no estaría a la altura del costo de vida o la inflación. Si se aprueba el recorte del 6%, se estima que 51.000 niños en todo el país perderían sus lugares en los programas locales Head Start, lo que dejaría a las familias luchando por conseguir cuidado infantil.

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It is part of the budget battle in Congress, which has to pass a budget or a continuing resolution

by Friday to avoid a government shutdown.

Melanee Cottrill, executive director of Head Start California, said conservatives in the House of Representatives want a 6% cut in Head Start funding, while Democrats in the Senate have proposed a 2% increase.

"The 6% cut would reduce a significant number of slots and services," Cottrill pointed out.

"In California, Head Start serves about 90,000 kids. And we would lose about 6,000 of those kids if those cuts went into place."

Cottrill acknowledged the 2% increase proposed by Democrats who control the U.S. Senate is appreciated, but would not keep up with the cost of living or inflation. If the 6% cut goes through, an estimated 51,000 children across the country would lose their spots in local Head Start programs, leaving families to scramble for child care.

House conservatives, citing concerns about the national debt, have proposed cuts to many social service programs including nutrition assistance for women and children, teachers in

To qualify for Head Start's preschool program, a family must be below the Federal Poverty Level, which is just under $15,000 for a single person, or $30,000 for a family of four.

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Para calificar para el programa preescolar de Head Start, una familia debe estar por debajo del nivel federal de pobreza, que es poco menos de $15,000 para una sola persona, o $30,000 para una familia de cuatro. Photo Credit: Rawpixel.com

lower-income school districts, youth job training, and college affordability programs.

Suzanne Potter California News Service

Cottrill argued when it comes to Head Start, lawmakers should look at the overall effect of the program.

"Head Start is a proven poverty reduction program," Cottrill contended. "It's been around since the 1960s. It is incredibly effective. It is an investment in our families, in our kids, and in our educational system that pays dividends down the line."

Research from the National Head Start Association shows these programs are particularly beneficial to Hispanic and Black children, duallanguage learners, children who are homeless or in foster care, those who qualify for free school meals, and those whose mothers did not graduate from high school.

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os defensores de los niños están criticando una propuesta presupuestaria para recortar fondos para Head Start, el programa que ofrece educación preescolar gratuita para niños de familias de bajos ingresos.

Es parte de la batalla presupuestaria en el Congreso, que debe aprobar un presupuesto o una resolución continua antes del viernes para evitar un cierre del gobierno.

Melanee Cottrill, directora ejecutiva de Head Start California, dijo que los conservadores en la Cámara de Representantes quieren un recorte del 6% en la financiación de Head Start, mientras que los demócratas en el Senado han propuesto un aumento del 2%. " El recorte del 6% reduciría un número significativo de espacios y servicios", señaló Cottrill. "En

Los conservadores de la Cámara de Representantes, citando preocupaciones sobre la deuda nacional, han propuesto recortes a muchos programas de servicios sociales, incluida la asistencia nutricional para mujeres y niños, maestros en distritos escolares de bajos ingresos, capacitación laboral para jóvenes y programas de asequibilidad universitaria.

Cottrill argumentó que cuando se trata de Head Start, los legisladores deberían analizar el efecto general del programa.

"Head Start es un programa comprobado de reducción de la pobreza", sostuvo Cottrill. "Ha existido desde la década de 1960. Es increíblemente eficaz.

Es una inversión en nuestras familias, en nuestros niños y en nuestro sistema educativo que rinde dividendos en el futuro".

La investigación de la Asociación Nacional Head Start muestra que estos programas son particularmente beneficiosos para los niños hispanos y negros, los que aprenden en dos idiomas, los niños sin hogar o en hogares de acogida, los que califican para recibir comidas escolares gratuitas y aquellos cuyas madres no se graduaron de la escuela secundaria.

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MÁS DE 40 HOSPITALES EN CALIFORNIA MORE THAN 40 CALIFORNIA HOSPITALS CLOSED MATERNITY WARDS IN A DECADE. CERRARON SUS SALAS DE MATERNIDAD EN UNA DÉCADA. ¿ES EL TUYO UNO DE ELLOS? IS YOURS ONE OF THEM? Hospitals all over California are closing their maternity wards, including in dense cities like Los Angeles and in more remote communities in the Sierra Nevada.

Los hospitales de California están cerrando sus salas de maternidad, incluso en ciudades densamente pobladas como Los Ángeles y en comunidades más remotas como en la Sierra Nevada.

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ew regions in California have escaped the impact of maternity ward closures in the past decade. At least 46 hospitals have permanently closed or suspended labor and delivery since 2012, a CalMatters analysis of hospital records found. About 60% of the closures have taken place in just the last three years.

These closures are being driven by a combination of factors, including high costs, inflation, labor shortages and declining birth rates, according to hospital administrators and experts.

Los Angeles Los Angeles County Bellflower Medical Center Closed 2013 Hospital closed Beverly Hospital (Montebello) Closed indefinitely 2023 Centinela Hospital Medical Center (Inglewood) Closed 2023 College Medical Center (Long Beach) Closed 2017 Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital (Glendora) Closed 2019 Glendora Hospital Closed 2015 Hospital converted into an inpatient behavioral health facility Greater El Monte Community Hospital Closed 2020 Los Angeles Community Hospital Closed 2018 Memorial Hospital of Gardena Closed 2020 Pacific Alliance Medical Center (Los Angeles) Closed 2017 Hospital closed Pacifica Hospital of the Valley (Sun Valley) Closed 2019 Palmdale Regional Medical Center Closed 2023 PIH Health-Downey Closed 2021

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In some cases, communities are losing decades-old maternity units.

Four counties lost their last maternity ward in the past 10 years, with three of those closing since 2022.

In others, the maternity ward was short-lived. For example, Palmdale Regional Medical Center in the high desert of Los Angeles County opened a birth center in 2021 before closing it last month, citing “lower than anticipated” births.

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ocas regiones de California han escapado al impacto del cierre de las salas de maternidad en la última década. Al menos 46 hospitales han cerrado o suspendido permanentemente el trabajo de parto y servicios de maternidad desde 2012, según un análisis de CalMatters de los registros hospitalarios. Alrededor del 60% de los cierres se han producido tan sólo en los últimos tres años.

Hospitals are closing maternity wards in urban and rural communities. By far, Los Angeles County recorded the most closures. It accounts for 15 of the hospitals that shut maternity wards.

Here are the hospitals that closed or indefinitely suspended labor and delivery since 2012.

Outlines of the Madera Community Hospital sign being covered by a tarp at the Emergency Room entrance of the hospital on Jan. 2, 2023. Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue announced a state of emergency for the county when the hospital shut its doors due to bankruptcy.

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Providence Little Company of Mary – San Pedro Closed 2021

Paradise Valley Hospital (National City) Closed 2021

West Hills Hospital Closed 2020

Tri-City Medical Center (Oceanside) Closed 2023

Sierra Nevada Mono County Mammoth Hospital (Mammoth Lakes) Closed 2023 Plumas County Plumas District Hospital (Quincy) Closed 2022 Shasta County Mayers Memorial Hospital (Fall River Mills) Closed 2016 SoCal outside L.A. Imperial County El Centro Regional Medical Center Closed 2023 Orange County Garden Grove Hospital and Medical Center Closed 2021 La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Closed 2019 Los Alamitos Medical Center Closed 2020 Riverside County Palo Verde Hospital (Blythe) Closed 2023 San Diego County Fallbrook Hospital Closed 2014 Hospital closed Palomar Medical Center Poway (Poway) Closed 2023

Ventura County St. John’s Hospital Camarillo Closed 2012 San Joaquin Valley Fresno County Adventist Health Selma Closed 2014 Madera County Madera Community Hospital Closed 2023 Hospital closed San Joaquin County Dameron Hospital (Stockton) Closed 2016 Doctors Hospital Manteca Closed 2023

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Stanislaus County Oak Valley Hospital District (Oakdale) Closed 2013 Central Coast Monterey County George L. Mee Memorial Hospital (King City) Closed indefinitely 2020 Bay Area Alameda County Kaiser Permanente Hayward Closed 2014 Hospital closed Napa County Adventist Health Helena Closed 2020

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San Francisco County California Pacific Medical Center – Mission Bernal Campus (San Francisco) Closed indefinitely 2021

Los Angeles Condado de Los Ángeles Centro médico Bellflower del condado de Los Ángeles Cerrado en 2013 Hospital cerrado

San Mateo County AHMC Seton Medical Center (Daly City) Closed 2015

Beverly Hospital (Montebello) Cerrado indefinidamente 2023

Santa Clara County Regional Medical Center of San Jose Closed 2020 Sonoma County Petaluma Valley Hospital Closed indefinitely 2023 Sonoma Valley Hospital Closed 2018 Solano County Sutter Solano Medical Center (Vallejo) Closed 2021

Centinela Hospital Medical Center (Inglewood) Cerrado en 2023 College Medical Center (Long Beach) Cerrado en 2017 Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital (Glendora) Cerrado en 2019 Glendora Hospital Cerrado en 2015 Hospital convertido en un centro de salud conductual para pacientes hospitalizados

Sacramento Valley Butte County Adventist Health Feather River (Paradise) Closed 2018 Hospital closed

Greater El Monte Community Hospital Cerrado en 2020

Colusa County Colusa Medical Center Closed 2016 Hospital closed

Memorial Hospital de Gardena Cerrado 2020

North Coast Humboldt County Providence Redwood Memorial Hospital (Fortuna) Closed 2021 Mendocino County Adventist Health Mendocino Coast (Fort Bragg) Closed 2020

Hospital Comunitario de Los Ángeles Cerrado en 2018

Pacific Alliance Medical Center (Los Ángeles) Cerrado 2017 Hospital cerrado Pacifica Hospital of the Valley (Sun Valley) Cerrado 2019 Centro médico regional de Palmdale Cerrado en 2023 PIH Health-Downey Cerrado 2021

Estos cierres se deben a una combinación de factores, incluidos los altos costos, la inflación, la escasez de mano de obra y la disminución de las tasas de natalidad, según administradores y expertos de hospitales.

Providence Little Company of Mary – San Pedro Cerrado 2021 Hospital de West Hills cerrado en 2020 Sierra Nevada Mono County Mammoth Hospital (Mammoth Lakes) Cerrado en 2023 Condado de Plumas Plumas District Hospital (Quincy) Cerrado en 2022 Hospital Mayers Memorial del condado de Shasta (Fall River Mills) Cerrado en 2016 Sur de California fuera de Los Ángeles Condado Imperial El Centro Regional Medical Center Cerrado en 2023 Condado de Orange Garden Grove Hospital and Medical Center Cerrado en 2021 La Palma Intercommunity Hospital Cerrado 2019 Centro Médico Alamitos Cerrado 2020

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Condado de Riverside Palo Verde Hospital (Blythe) Cerrado en 2023 Condado de San Diego Hospital Fallbrook del Cerrado 2014 Hospital cerrado Palomar Medical Center Poway (Poway) Cerrado en 2023

En algunos casos, las comunidades están perdiendo unidades de maternidad que cuentan con décadas de antigüedad. Cuatro condados perdieron su última sala de maternidad en los últimos 10 años, y tres de ellos cerraron desde 2022. En otros, la sala de maternidad duró poco. Por ejemplo, el Centro Médico Regional Palmdale, en el High Desert del condado de Los Ángeles, abrió un centro de maternidad en 2021 antes de cerrarlo el mes pasado, citando nacimientos “inferiores a los previstos”.

Los hospitales están cerrando salas de maternidad en comunidades urbanas y rurales. Con diferencia, el condado de Los Ángeles registró la mayor cantidad de cierres. Esto representa 15 de los hospitales que cerraron salas de maternidad.

Aquí están los hospitales que cerraron o suspendieron indefinidamente el trabajo de parto y el parto desde 2012.

Paradise Valley Hospital (National City) Cerrado en 2021 Tri-City Medical Center (Oceanside) Cerrado en 2023 Condado de Ventura St. John’s Hospital Camarillo Cerrado en 2012 Valle de San Joaquín Condado de Fresno

Condado de San Francisco California Pacific Medical Center – Mission Bernal Campus (San Francisco) Cerrado indefinidamente en 2021 Condado de San Mateo Centro médico AHMC Seton del (Daly City) Cerrado en 2015

Adventist Health Selma Cerrado en 2014 Condado de Madera

Condado de Santa Clara Centro Médico Regional de San José Cerrado en 2020

Hospital Comunitario de Madera Cerrado 2023 Hospital cerrado

Condado de Sonoma Hospital Petaluma Valley Cerrado indefinidamente en 2023

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Hospital del Valle de Sonoma cerrado en 2018

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Hospital Dameron (Stockton) Cerrado en 2016 Doctors Hospital of Manteca Cerrado 2023 Condado de Stanislaus Oak Valley Hospital District (Oakdale) Cerrado en 2013 Costa central Condado de Monterey Hospital George L. Mee Memorial (King City) Cerrado indefinidamente en 2020 Área de la bahía Condado de Alameda Kaiser Permanente Hayward Cerrado 2014 Hospital cerrado Condado de Napa Adventist Health St. Helena Cerrado en 2020

Condado de Solano Centro Médico Sutter Solano del (Vallejo) Cerrado en 2021 Valle de Sacramento Condado Butte Adventist Health Feather River (Paradise) Cerrado en 2018 Hospital cerrado Condado de Colusa Colusa Medical Center Cerrado 2016 Hospital cerrado Costa norte Condado de Humboldt Hospital Providence Redwood Memorial (Fortuna) Cerrado en 2021 Condado de Mendocino Adventist Health Mendocino Coast (Fort Bragg) Cerrado en 2020

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5 FORMAS SENCILLAS PARA REFORZAR EL SISTEMA INMUNOLÓGICO inmunitario ya que mantiene las defensas del cuerpo funcionando correctamente. Además del agua, puede aumentar la hidratación comiendo alimentos con alto contenido de agua como las uvas de California, que contienen aproximadamente un 82% de agua.

Haga ejercicio regularmente

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e puede contraer un resfriado o una gripe en cualquier época del año, pero en plena temporada de resfriados y gripe se requiere precauciones adicionales. La gripe suele aumentar en el otoño y alcanza su punto máximo entre diciembre y enero, según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades.

Uno no puede estar seguro de que se mantendrá completamente sano durante la temporada de resfriados y gripe, pero si sigue las recomendaciones de su proveedor de atención médica, los cambios en la alimentación y el estilo de vida pueden ayudar a optimizar su sistema inmunológico y su bienestar.

Coma saludable Mantener una alimentación saludable es esencial para optimizar su sistema inmunológico.

Muchos expertos recomiendan consumir alimentos integrales y alimentos de origen vegetal como frutas, verduras, nueces, semillas y legumbres, así como cereales integrales. Estos alimentos contienen compuestos vegetales beneficiosos relacionados con beneficios para la salud en los seres humanos. Considere un gran ejemplo, las uvas frescas, y cómo pueden contribuir a la salud inmunológica.

• En el nivel más básico, las células sanas son la base de una buena salud. Los compuestos naturales de la uva, incluidos los antioxidantes y otros polifenoles, ayudan a proteger la salud y función de las células del cuerpo.

Hacer circular la sangre con un poco de ejercicio puede ayudar a mejorar la respuesta inmunológica y reducir la inflamación, según una revisión científica del “Journal of Sport and Health Science”. Busque hacer actividades aeróbicas como caminar, trotar y andar en bicicleta a una intensidad moderada para aumentar el ritmo cardíaco y estimular la circulación de las células inmunitarias.

Mantenga una buena higiene Puede protegerse a si mismo y a los demás al mismo tiempo tomando medidas preventivas, como practicar una buena higiene, para evitar la propagación de gérmenes. En el nivel más básico, limite el contacto con otras personas que estén enfermas, cúbrase la nariz y la boca con un pañuelo al toser o estornudar y lávese las manos con agua y jabón.

Licuado de uvas verdes como refuerzo inmunitario Tiempo de preparación: 5 minutos

• Estudios adicionales muestran que agregar uvas a su dieta diaria, ya que son saludables para el corazón, puede contribuir a la salud del cerebro, del colon y de la piel. Mantener los sistemas del organismo saludables es esencial para defenderse de las enfermedades.

uvas verdes de California, refrigeradas

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onzas de espinacas tiernas

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yogur griego natural bajo en grasa

1/4 taza

jugo de naranja fresco

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(1/2 pulgada) de jengibre fresco pelado o 2 cucharaditas de jengibre picado preparado

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nueces (walnuts) en trozos

Beber mucha agua es importante para permanecer hidratado, lo que ayuda al sistema

Un coche a toda velocidad tarda muchos metros en detenerse. Si atropellas a alguien mientras aceleras, ¡hay un 90% de posibilidades de que lo mates!

Encuentre más recetas para reforzar el sistema inmunitario visitando GrapesFromCalifornia. com.

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Manténgase hidratado

Una tragedia ocurre en un instante.

El estrés puede repercutir negativamente en muchos aspectos de su salud y bienestar, como limitar la capacidad del cuerpo para combatir infecciones. Puede reducir el estrés practicando respiración profunda o meditación y desarrollando buenos hábitos como comer bien, hacer ejercicio y dormir lo suficiente. Para calmar los deseos de comer algo tarde en la noche, elija alimentos como las uvas, que son una fuente natural de melatonina, un compuesto que ayuda a regular los ciclos del sueño.

También puede ayudar a aliviar el estrés conversar con alguien en quien confíe, ya sea un amigo, un familiar o un profesional de la salud mental.

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Una forma fácil de incorporar alimentos saludables a su dieta es con recetas simples como este licuado de uvas verdes como refuerzo inmunitario, que contiene ingredientes nutritivos adicionales que favorecen la salud inmune como espinacas, nueces y el yogur griego.

Reduce tu velocidad.

Controle el estrés

• Los estudios sugieren que algunos compuestos de la uva, como el resveratrol y ciertos flavonoides- pueden influir de manera positiva en la función inmunológica.

• Las uvas son una buena fuente de vitamina K, lo que puede contribuir a la salud pulmonar.

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En la licuadora, mezcle las uvas, la espinaca, el yogur, el jugo de naranja, el jengibre y las nueces hasta obtener una mezcla homogénea, raspando los lados según sea necesario.

Información nutricional por porción: 280 calorías; 12 g de proteína; 46 g de carbohidratos; 7 g de grasa (23% de calorías de grasa); 1.5 g de grasa saturada (5% de calorías de grasa saturada); 10 mg de colesterol; 110 mg de sodio; 4 g de fibra.

¡Mantengámonos seguros!

1. Respeta el límite de velocidad.

2. Estate atento a los ciclistas en los cruces.

3. Detente ante los peatones y permíteles cruzar.

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AUNQUE SON FUNDAMENTALES PARA LA ECONOMÍA LOS TRABAJADORES JÓVENES DE CALIFORNIA TRABAJAN ARDUAMENTE EN EMPLEOS CON SALARIOS BAJOS Los jóvenes están atrapados ganando salarios bajos, trabajando muchas horas (mayormente mientras van a la escuela) y, a menudo, sin beneficios ni protecciones laborales.

Sus dificultades pueden obstaculizar la economía del estado en los años venideros, dicen los investigadores.

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matrícula universitaria, las tasas de asistencia a la universidad de los afroamericanos se desplomaron del 61% al 55%, y las tasas de los indios americanos y nativos de Alaska cayeron del 53% al 47%.

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ás de 2 millones de personas de entre 16 y 24 años trabajan en California (aproximadamente la misma población de Houston), lo que representa el 12% de la fuerza laboral. Constituyen una parte crítica de la economía del estado, según un nuevo informe del Centro Laboral de UCLA.

La matrícula postsecundaria a nivel nacional comenzó a recuperarse el otoño pasado, aunque los investigadores del estudio dijeron que aún no saben si ese es el caso en California.

Pero muchos jóvenes ganaron salarios bajos, trabajaron muchas horas (a menudo mientras iban a la escuela) y carecieron de suficientes protecciones y beneficios laborales, de acuerdo con el informe. Estas dificultades pueden afectar su futuro financiero y la economía del estado en los próximos años, dijeron los investigadores que examinaron los años que rodearon la pandemia de COVID-19, de 2019 a 2021.

“Los jóvenes son actores críticos en la vibrante economía y fuerza laboral de California”, dice el estudio, publicado hoy. “Sin embargo, los trabajadores jóvenes de California se encuentran atravesando un panorama tumultuoso de cambios sociales, desafíos económicos y las secuelas persistentes de una pandemia global”.

Alrededor del 64% de los trabajadores jóvenes de California ganaban salarios bajos (definidos como alrededor de $18 por hora, dos tercios del salario medio) y el 60% reportó dificultades para cubrir sus gastos, escribieron los investigadores.

La suposición de que los jóvenes trabajan temporalmente en empleos orientados al servicio y de bajos salarios antes de ser impulsados a carreras de tiempo completo no es necesariamente cierta, dijo el investigador de UCLA Vivek Ramakrishnan. Muchos jóvenes permanecen durante años en empleos mal remunerados.

“Cuando analizamos los datos, vemos que los jóvenes realmente tienen dificultades en este tipo de roles”, dijo, y luego agregó: “Existe la sensación de que uno puede quedarse estancado trabajando en la industria de servicios”.

El informe analizó datos de múltiples fuentes, incluida la Encuesta sobre la comunidad estadounidense de la Oficina del Censo de EE.UU., la Encuesta de pulso en los hogares COVID-19, que documentó el impacto de la pandemia, y la Oficina federal de Estadísticas Laborales.

Los trabajadores jóvenes reflejan la creciente diversidad de California. Aproximadamente 3 de cada 4 son personas de color y más de la mitad son latinos. Alrededor del 15% de los jóvenes en edad de escuela secundaria trabajaban a tiempo completo y la mitad de los jóvenes entre 19 y 24 años trabajaban a tiempo completo.

La trampa de los jóvenes trabajadores En el sector de servicios, el 40% de los

Mientras tanto, de 2019 a 2020, el monto promedio de los préstamos estudiantiles de los jóvenes aumentó de $6,847 a $10,000. ¿En el trabajo de formación?

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trabajadores jóvenes están empleados en bares, restaurantes y comercio minorista.

Estos jóvenes corren el riesgo de quedar atrapados en una “trampa laboral circular”, dice el estudio, porque estos empleos de servicios de bajos salarios están estructurados con poco espacio para el crecimiento o el desarrollo de habilidades.

“Cuando tienes estos conjuntos de habilidades que son hiper específicos para estas industrias y no hay mucho espacio para crecer, es difícil competir contra estudiantes que pueden realizar una pasantía no remunerada en un área de especialización de contenido muy específico y obtener conexiones en la carrera que quieren entrar”, dijo Ramakrishnan.

Debido a que muchos empleos en la industria de servicios se consideraban trabajos de primera línea, la pandemia fue particularmente perturbadora para los jóvenes, que a menudo tuvieron que elegir entre su salud y sus ingresos. Y cuando las tiendas de comestibles y restaurantes cerraron durante la pandemia, los trabajadores más jóvenes, especialmente los jóvenes de color, experimentaron niveles más altos de desempleo o subempleo en comparación con los trabajadores mayores en otras industrias.

En 2020, la tasa de desempleo de los trabajadores jóvenes de California aumentó al 18% desde el 9% del año anterior. Esa tasa era el doble de la de los trabajadores de entre 25 y 64 años.

Desde entonces, el desempleo entre los jóvenes se ha recuperado a niveles prepandémicos del 8.7% a nivel nacional, según la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales.

Si bien muchos jóvenes están atrapados en empleos con salarios más bajos, la investigación sugiere que están contribuyendo significativamente a los ingresos de

su hogar. Y alrededor del 12% de los trabajadores jóvenes son jefes de hogar, según el informe.

Los trabajadores jóvenes están sobrerrepresentados en hogares que viven por debajo del umbral de pobreza en comparación con los mayores de 25 años. Alrededor del 14% de los trabajadores jóvenes vivían en la pobreza en comparación con el 5% de los trabajadores mayores, según el informe. Un tercio vivía en hogares con ingresos inferiores al 200% del umbral federal de pobreza. Esa cifra en 2021 fue de 53,000 dólares para una familia de cuatro.

Trabajando a través de la escuela Además de la responsabilidad de ayudar a los miembros de la familia a cubrir los gastos básicos, los jóvenes a menudo tienen que equilibrar el trabajo con la educación en busca de un futuro mejor.

Aproximadamente la mitad de los trabajadores jóvenes van a la escuela. y alrededor del 40% de ellos trabajaba entre 15 y 29 horas a la semana, según el informe.

Una cuarta parte de los trabajadores en la escuela secundaria y más de la mitad en la universidad trabajaban 20 horas o más a la semana. Y alrededor del 17% de los trabajadores jóvenes trabajaban 40 horas o más a la semana.

La educación postsecundaria se volvió más esencial para una carrera profesional estable, pero con el aumento de los costos de la educación, resultó menos accesible para los jóvenes, según el informe.

Según el estudio, de 2018 a 2020, la proporción de graduados de secundaria de California matriculados en educación postsecundaria en un plazo de 12 meses cayó del 65% al 63%.

Si bien casi todos los grupos raciales y étnicos experimentaron descensos en la

Uno de cada tres empleos en California requiere algún tipo de educación universitaria, señala el estudio. Sin embargo, a medida que aumentaron los costos de la educación y la deuda estudiantil, los ingresos laborales no se han mantenido al mismo ritmo.

Además de la educación, los investigadores encontraron que otros caminos hacia empleos y carreras mejor remunerados tampoco son muy accesibles para los jóvenes.

Por ejemplo, los ‘apprenticeships’ comerciales están significativamente infrautilizados.

En 2022, había alrededor de 80,000 puestos de apprenticeships registrados a nivel federal en California, pero solo se cubrieron 24,000, según el estudio.

Los trabajadores latinos obtuvieron la mayoría de los apprenticeships, el 66%, mientras que los jóvenes afroamericanos obtuvieron el 4%. La mayoría de los apprenticeships fueron para hombres jóvenes, el 94%, mientras que las mujeres jóvenes ocuparon el 6%.

Muchos apprenticeships están vinculados a sindicatos. Si bien las encuestas muestran que los jóvenes están más a favor de los sindicatos que nunca, están subrepresentados en los empleos sindicalizados. Sólo el 9% de los trabajadores jóvenes son miembros de sindicatos, en comparación con el 19% de los trabajadores de mayor edad.

Ramakrishnan dijo que los datos pintan un panorama “aterrador” de las realidades que enfrentan los jóvenes, pero también resaltan algunas áreas donde los cambios de políticas pueden ayudar.

Señaló que el gobernador Gavin Newsom firmó recientemente una medida de la asambleísta Liz Ortega, demócrata de Hayward, que ordena a las escuelas secundarias de California que eduquen a los estudiantes sobre los derechos de los trabajadores y el movimiento laboral.

Se necesitan otros programas profesionales que ofrezcan a los jóvenes capacitación y créditos escolares, dijo Ramakrishnan.

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THOUGH CRITICAL TO THE ECONOMY, CALIFORNIA’S YOUNG WORKERS TOIL IN LOW-WAGE WORK

Young people are stuck earning low wages, working long hours — often while going to school — and often without benefits or work protections.

Their hardships may hamper the state’s economy for years to come, researchers said.

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ore than 2 million people ages 16 to 24 are working in California — about the same as the population of Houston — making up 12% of the workforce. They comprise a critical portion of the state’s economy, according to a new report by the UCLA Labor Center.

But many young people earned low wages, worked long hours — often while going to school — and lacked sufficient worker protections and benefits. These hardships may impact their financial future and the state’s economy for years to come, said researchers who examined the years surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, 2019 to 2021.

“Young people are critical actors in California’s vibrant economy and labor force,” says the study, released today. “Yet, young workers in California find themselves navigating a tumultuous landscape of societal shifts, economic challenges, and the lingering aftermath of a global pandemic.”

About 64% of California’s young workers earned low wages — defined as about $18 an hour, twothirds of the median wage — and 60% reported difficulty affording their expenses, researchers wrote.

lived in households with incomes below 200% the federal poverty line. That number in 2021 was $53,000 for a family of four.

In 2020, the unemployment rate for California’s young workers increased to 18% from 9% the year before. That was twice the rate of workers ages 25 to 64.

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Unemployment among young people has since rebounded to pre-pandemic levels at 8.7% nationally, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Along with responsibility for helping family members cover basic expenses, young people often have to balance work with education, in pursuit of a better future.

While many young people are stuck in lowerwage jobs, the research suggests they are contributing significantly to their household income.

And about 12% of young workers are heads of households, according to the report.

Young workers are overrepresented in households living below the poverty line compared to those over the age of 25. About 14% of young workers lived in poverty compared to 5% of older workers, according to the report. A third

About half of young workers go to school. and about 40% of them worked 15 to 29 hours a week, the report says. One-fourth of workers in high school, and more than half in college, worked 20 hours or more a week. And about 17% of young workers worked 40 hours or more weekly.

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From 2018 to 2020, the share of California high school graduates enrolled in postsecondary education within 12 months fell from 65% to 63%, according to the study.

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The report analyzed data from multiple sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, the COVID-19 Household Pulse Survey — which documented the impact of the pandemic — and the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Young workers reflect California’s growing diversity. About 3 in 4 are people of color and more than half are Latino. About 15% of high schoolaged young people worked full time and half of young people ages 19 to 24 worked full time.

Young workers’ trap In the service industry, 40% of young workers are employed in bars, restaurants and retail.

These young people run the risk of being caught in a “circular labor trap,” the study says, because these low-wage service jobs are structured with little room for growth or skill development.

“When you have these skill sets that are hyperspecific toward these industries, and not much room for growth, it’s hard to compete against students who may take an unpaid internship in a very content-specific area of expertise and gain connections in the career they want to go into,” Ramakrishnan said.

Because so many service industry jobs were considered frontline jobs, the pandemic was particularly disruptive for young people, who often had to choose between their health and their income. And when grocers and restaurant businesses closed during the pandemic, younger workers, especially young people of color, experienced higher levels of unemployment or underemployment compared to older workers in other industries.

Postsecondary education became more essential for a stable career, yet with education costs increasing, it was less accessible for young people, according to the report.

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While nearly all racial and ethnic groups experienced declines in college matriculation, Black college-going rates plunged from 61% to 55%, and American Indian and Alaska Native rates dropped from 53% to 47%.

Nationally postsecondary enrollment began rebounding last fall, though study researchers said they don’t know yet if that’s the case in California.

Meanwhile, from 2019 to 2020, young peoples’ average student loan amount increased from $6,847 to $10,000.

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One in 3 jobs in California requires some college education, the study notes. Yet as higher education costs and student debt climbed, job earnings haven’t kept up.

Aside from education, researchers found other pathways toward higher paying jobs and careers also are not very accessible to young people.

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For instance, trade apprenticeships are significantly underutilized. In 2022, there were about 80,000 federally registered apprenticeships in California, but only 24,000 were filled, the study said.

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Latino workers held the majority of apprenticeships, 66%, while Black young people held 4%.

Most apprenticeships went to young men, 94%, while young women held 6%.

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Many apprenticeships are linked to unions. While surveys show young people are more pro-union than ever, they’re underrepresented in unionized jobs. Just 9% of young workers are union members, compared to 19% of older workers.

Ramakrishnan said the data paints a “scary” picture of the realities young people face, but it also highlights some areas where policy changes can help.

He noted that Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a measure by Assemblymember Liz Ortega, a Democrat from Hayward, that directs California high schools to educate students about workers’ rights and the labor movement.

There’s a need for other career programs that offer young people training and school credit, Ramakrishnan said.

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UFW GANA LA PRIMERA VOTACIÓN DEL UFW WINS FIRST FARMWORKER UNION SINDICATO DE TRABAJADORES AGRÍCOLAS VOTE UNDER NEW CALIFORNIA LAW BAJO LA NUEVA LEY DE CALIFORNIA The United Farm Workers, which represents nearly 7,000 workers, won a unionization vote in Stanislaus County. It’s the first such win in six years and first under a law that went into effect in May.

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El United Farm Workers, que representa a casi 7,000 trabajadores, ganó una votación de sindicalización en el condado de Stanislaus. Es la primera victoria de este tipo en seis años y la primera en virtud de una ley que entró en vigor en mayo.

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torales sindicales, la UFW y otros defensores laborales insistieron en que el proceso de votación secreta dificultaba que los trabajadores agrícolas se organizaran sin temor a represalias por parte de sus empleadores.

orkers at a Stanislaus County tomato farm and packing company are the first to successfully unionize under a new California law making it easier for farmworkers to organize, the United Farm Workers said today.

The union said California’s Agricultural Labor Relations Board certified the election petition of workers at DMB Packing, also known as DiMare Fresh, based in the northern San Joaquin Valley town of Newman. Barely 51% of the company’s 297 workers voted for union representation, said Santiago AvilaGomez, the executive secretary of the Agricultural Labor Relations Board. The company is disputing the results.

The workers organized under new rules enacted this year by a controversial new California law, which allows farmworkers to vote for union representation by signing union authorization cards, called card check. They’ll be part of UFW, which represents nearly 7,000 agricultural workers at 20 California companies. Although the union founded by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta is still the most prominent advocate for farmworker rights in California and nationally, its membership has significantly decreased since the height of the farmworker movement in the 1960s and 1970s.

Prior to the new rules, farmworkers voted for union representation via a two-step “secret ballot” process that often took place at their worksite on employer property. In the summer of 2022, UFW members and supporters marched 335 miles from Delano to Sacramento to urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to allow farmworkers to vote via card check or by mail.

After months of public pressure — and a White House endorsement of the bill — Newsom and the United Farm Workers negotiated a compromise that allowed farmworkers to vote by card check, but removed the vote-by-mail option and other complicated administrative processes.

The previous version of the law, which went into effect in January, had allowed farmworkers to mail in ballots or vote via card check.

The final version of the law went into effect in May. During their year-long battle for the union election rules, the UFW and other labor advocates insisted that the secret ballot process made it difficult for farmworkers to organize without fears of retaliation from their employers.

Now, the UFW says this first election win is proof they were right.

“We have been fighting for a long time to try to protect workers,” said Teresa Romero, the UFW president. “This new law helped the workers have the safety net to be able to decide what they want to do. Their safety and job security is something we always want to protect.”

The UFW originally filed a petition with

Ahora, la UFW dice que esta primera victoria electoral es una prueba de que tenían razón.

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the Agricultural Labor Relations Board in September, but the board ruled the union didn’t yet have a majority. The board finally certified the election results on Oct. 23, but DMB Packing filed objections, claiming that the board mishandled the ballot process, that the UFW was counting workers that shouldn’t be included in the union and that workers were coerced into signing something they didn’t understand.

The board will hold a hearing on the dispute during the last week of November. Although the company can still appeal the results, the board will eventually issue a final decision on the validity of the election. The administrative process is “new territory” for the board, AvilaGomez told CalMatters, because this is also the first election petition submitted under the state’s new rules.

DMB Packing, which currently disputes the election results, said in a statement that it supports and respects the rights of farmworkers. “We will continue to utilize the legal and regulatory process to ensure a fair election where the results represent the will of the majority of DMB Packing employees,” the company said.

The last time the UFW won a union election was in 2017, when workers at a raspberry farm in Watsonville narrowly voted for union representation 269 to 236. The company appealed the results, fighting orders to negotiate with the union for years before filing for bankruptcy and laying off hundreds of workers at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. The UFW eventually secured settlements for laid off workers, spokesperson Antonio de Loera-Brust said.

Although the fledgling union of DMB Packing farmworkers still has to navigate a potentially-long administrative appeals process and company negotiations, Romero said she believed their initial victory would encourage other farmworkers to organize and to feel more comfortable about their anonymity and job security while voting in elections.

She said the UFW is expecting more successful union certifications elsewhere in the state soon.

“We marched last year, 335 miles or more, and it was done with the purpose of making it safer for farmworkers to organize for union representation,” Romero said. “We have our first certification, and it happened because workers had the ability to sign a card and not be intimidated by employers and supervisors.”

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os trabajadores de una granja de tomates y una empresa empacadora del condado de Stanislaus son los primeros en sindicalizarse exitosamente bajo una nueva ley de California que facilita la organización de los trabajadores agrícolas, dijo el sindicato United Farm Workers.

El sindicato informó que la Junta de Relaciones Laborales Agrícolas de California certificó la petición electoral de los trabajadores de DMB Packing, también conocida como DiMare Fresh, con sede en la ciudad de Newman, en el norte del Valle de San Joaquín. Apenas el 51% de los 297 trabajadores de la empresa votaron por la representación sindical, dijo Santiago ÁvilaGómez, secretario ejecutivo de la Junta de Relaciones Laborales Agrícolas. La empresa está cuestionando los resultados.

Los trabajadores se organizaron bajo nuevas reglas promulgadas este año por una nueva y controvertida ley de California, que permite a los trabajadores agrícolas votar por la representación sindical firmando tarjetas de autorización sindical, llamadas verificación de tarjetas. Serán parte de UFW, que representa a casi 7,000 trabajadores agrícolas en 20 empresas de California. Aunque el sindicato fundado por César Chávez y Dolores Huerta sigue siendo el defensor más destacado de los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas en California y a nivel nacional, su membresía ha disminuido significativamente desde el apogeo del movimiento de los trabajadores agrícolas en las décadas de 1960 y 1970.

Antes de las nuevas reglas, los trabajadores agrícolas votaban por representación sindical a través de un proceso de “votación secreta” de dos pasos que a menudo tenía lugar en su lugar de trabajo en propiedad del empleador.

En el verano de 2022, miembros y partidarios de la UFW marcharon 335 millas desde Delano a Sacramento para instar al gobernador Gavin Newsom a permitir que los trabajadores agrícolas votaran mediante verificación de tarjetas o por correo.

Después de meses de presión pública, y un respaldo de la Casa Blanca al proyecto de ley, Newsom y el United Farm Workers negociaron un compromiso que permitía a los trabajadores agrícolas votar mediante una tarjeta verificada, pero eliminaba la opción del voto por correo y otros procesos administrativos complicados.

La versión anterior de la ley, que entró en vigor en enero, permitía a los trabajadores agrícolas enviar boletas por correo o votar mediante verificación de tarjeta. La versión final de la ley entró en vigor en mayo.

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“Hemos estado luchando durante mucho tiempo para tratar de proteger a los trabajadores”, dijo Teresa Romero, presidenta de la UFW. “Esta nueva ley ayudó a que los trabajadores tuvieran la red de seguridad para poder decidir lo que quieren hacer. Su seguridad y seguridad laboral es algo que siempre queremos proteger”.

La UFW originalmente presentó una petición ante la Junta de Relaciones Laborales Agrícolas en septiembre, pero la junta dictaminó que el sindicato aún no tenía mayoría. La junta finalmente certificó los resultados de las elecciones el 23 de octubre, pero DMB Packing presentó objeciones, alegando que la junta manejó mal el proceso de votación, que la UFW estaba contando a los trabajadores que no deberían incluirse en el sindicato y que los trabajadores fueron obligados a firmar algo que ellos no entendían.

La junta celebrará una audiencia sobre la disputa durante la última semana de noviembre.

Aunque la empresa aún puede apelar los resultados, la junta eventualmente emitirá una decisión final sobre la validez de la elección. El proceso administrativo es un “territorio nuevo” para la junta, dijo Ávila-Gómez a CalMatters, porque esta es también la primera petición electoral presentada bajo las nuevas reglas del estado.

DMB Packing, que actualmente cuestiona los resultados electorales, dijo en un comunicado que apoya y respeta los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas. “Continuaremos utilizando el proceso legal y regulatorio para garantizar una elección justa donde los resultados representen la voluntad de la mayoría de los empleados de DMB Packing”, dijo la compañía.

La última vez que la UFW ganó una elección sindical fue en 2017, cuando los trabajadores de una granja de frambuesas en Watsonville votaron por un estrecho margen de 269 a 236 a favor de la representación sindical. La empresa apeló los resultados, impugnando las órdenes de negociar con el sindicato durante años antes de declararse en bancarrota y despidiendo a cientos de trabajadores al comienzo de la pandemia de COVID-19 en marzo de 2020. La UFW finalmente consiguió acuerdos para los trabajadores despedidos, dijo el portavoz Antonio de Loera-Brust.

Aunque el incipiente sindicato de trabajadores agrícolas de DMB Packing todavía tiene que navegar por un proceso de apelaciones administrativas y negociaciones potencialmente largas con la empresa, Romero dijo que creía que su victoria inicial alentaría a otros trabajadores agrícolas a organizarse y a sentirse más cómodos con su anonimato y seguridad laboral al votar en las elecciones. Dijo que la UFW espera pronto más certificaciones sindicales exitosas en otras partes del estado.

“Marchamos el año pasado, 335 millas o más, y lo hicimos con el propósito de hacer más seguro para los trabajadores agrícolas organizarse para tener representación sindical”, dijo Romero.

“Tenemos nuestra primera certificación y sucedió porque los trabajadores tenían la capacidad de firmar una tarjeta y no ser intimidados por empleadores y supervisores”.

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6 CONSEJOS PARA UNA ALIMENTACIÓN SALUDABLE (¡Y DELICIOSA!) DURANTE LOS DÍAS FESTIVOS Por Laura Clapper, MD, directora médica de CCA Health California

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n CCA Health California, tenemos la misión de ayudar a nuestros miembros a optimizar su salud, y los alimentos nutritivos son el pilar principal de esa misión. Dado que la comida juega un papel importante durante la temporada festiva, comparto algunos consejos sencillos para una alimentación más saludable que puedes implementar este año mientras mantienes vivas las tradiciones y la festividad de tu familia.

Platillos festivos favoritos y alimentación saludable Los días festivos suelen ser momentos preciados en los que se reúnen miembros de la familia de todas las edades. En esta época del año, el Día de Todos los Santos es lo más importante. Y aunque el rico entramado de culturas de nuestro estado sugiere que cada familia puede tener su propia manera de celebrar estos días especiales, ¡Es probable que la comida sea el centro de todas ellas!

La comida es una parte integral de la cultura familiar. A través de recetas o tradiciones, las familias pueden compartir partes de su historia e identidad familiar que abarcan generaciones. Si bien la preparación de alimentos en sí misma crea un momento especial para vincularse con los seres queridos, también presenta una oportunidad para priorizar la salud y al mismo tiempo honrar el patrimonio cultural. Sabemos que preservar la delicia y la autenticidad de los platillos y dulces es una prioridad, por eso compartimos algunos consejos sencillos que se apegan al corazón de las recetas, sin dejar de priorizar la salud.

Es importante mantener el equilibrio en la dieta, incluso durante estas épocas extra festivas. Por ejemplo, el Centro para la Prevención de Enfermedades Cardíacas y Vasculares de la UCSF recomienda man-

deseas explorar opciones alternativas para hacer que las recetas tradicionales sean más saludables, existen muchas formas de experimentar. Algunos pequeños cambios que no comprometerán el sabor de tu plato son cambiar solo un alimento básico de tu receta favorita. Por ejemplo, prueba un corte de carne más magro, reduce la cantidad de azúcar o sal, o usa una versión integral de uno de tus ingredientes principales (como usar arroz integral en lugar de arroz blanco).

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tenerse hidratado, evitar el exceso de alcohol y comer alimentos ricos en proteínas poco antes de que comiencen las festividades.

Consejo 1: ¡Ve por el sabor!

Muchas recetas festivas requieren ingredientes de temporada, lo que significa que podría ser un momento ideal para encontrar frutas, verduras y hierbas frescas de temporada y más asequibles que en otras épocas del año. Los productos de temporada están en su mejor momento de sabor y pueden mejorar incluso la receta más básica. Si los productos frescos no son una opción, los alimentos enlatados tienen muchos beneficios y algunos sabores se pueden enlatar aún mejor: tomates, calabaza, maíz y chiles verdes, por ejemplo.

Solo asegúrate de que las opciones enlatadas no tengan sal ni azúcar agregadas.

Las frutas y verduras congeladas son otra gran opción.

Consejo 2: ¡Experimenta!

Sabemos que parte de comer durante las fiestas implica ir por un segundo plato. Si

Consejo 3: Involucra a todos Compartir recetas especiales o historias sobre cocinar con generaciones pasadas no sólo es una parte importante de la historia familiar, sino también una excelente manera de enseñar a las generaciones futuras a apreciar la comida. Las investigaciones muestran que cocinar y comer juntos puede mejorar el estado de ánimo y fortalecer los vínculos sociales, además de motivar recetas más saludables porque somos más conscientes de qué ingredientes usamos cuando cocinamos para otros.

Crear curiosidad sobre cómo se elaboran los platillos, por qué se utiliza cada ingrediente y las técnicas de cocina puede crear recuerdos para toda la vida. Cocinar platillos tradicionales, así como alternativas saludables para complementar la comida, es una excelente manera de honrar las recetas familiares y al mismo tiempo crear equilibrio.

Consejo 4: Encuentra el equilibrio y ten un plan Hay muchas maneras de disfrutar todas las deliciosas recetas y aun así tener en cuenta la salud. Puedes hacer esto de muchas maneras, como probándolos en porciones más pequeñas o equilibrando tu plato incorporando una verdura o proteína magra en un platillo rico en carbohidratos.

Si tu familia está ansiosa por probar el de-

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porción que comes no sólo te ayudará a controlar tu enfermedad crónica a largo plazo, sino que también te permitirá sentirte mejor ese día. Todo el mundo puede ser consciente y proactivo con respecto a su salud durante los festivos manteniéndose hidratado, limitando el consumo de alcohol y controlando el consumo de sal.

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licioso pan de muerto, anímalos primero a disfrutar unas verduras asadas o frutas de temporada. Una excelente manera de asegurarte de consumir los cinco grupos de alimentos es visitar myplate.gov para encontrar consejos y recursos locales para una alimentación nutritiva. Usar platos más pequeños también es siempre una manera fácil de optar por porciones más pequeñas.

Si tienes condiciones que podrían afectar tu dieta, consulta con tu médico o plan de salud para obtener recursos que se ajusten a tus necesidades dietéticas específicas.

Consejo 5: Ten en cuenta los desencadenantes alimentarios Si tiene una enfermedad crónica, como diabetes o una enfermedad cardíaca, es importante planificar con anticipación y tener en cuenta los desencadenantes alimentarios que pueden comprometer su condición de salud. Los festivos normalmente significan que hay más postres, que tienen un alto contenido de azúcar, y mantequilla y carnes rojas, que tienen un alto contenido de grasas saturadas. Ser selectivo sobre los alimentos que eliges y el tamaño de la

Consejo 6: Sal a caminar después de cenar como una nueva tradición Una nueva tradición que todos pueden crear juntos son las caminatas después de la cena u otra actividad física en la que todos puedan participar. Dar un paseo corto por la cuadra modela un comportamiento saludable y aumenta las conexiones sociales con los vecinos, y es un buen momento para que los miembros de la familia se ayuden entre sí. No se trata de la distancia, se trata del tiempo que pasamos en familia al aire libre, incluso si eso significa usar carriolas o ayudas para caminar según sea necesario.

CCA Health California presta servicios a personas en los condados de Merced, Santa Clara, San Joaquín y Stanislaus. El plan de salud trabaja con miembros, proveedores y organizaciones comunitarias para coordinar la atención centrada en la persona que aborda los factores sociales que impactan la salud y empodera a las personas para tomar decisiones que se alineen con sus valores y preferencias. Para obtener más información, visite ccahealthca.org.

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"Las personas que viven en la pobreza necesitan ser empoderadas, al igual que el resto de nosotros, para tomar sus propias decisiones", sostuvo Cortese. "Realmente debería depender de ellos decidir si necesitan comida, un abrigo o una renta. Estas no son decisiones que el Estado debería tomar, son decisiones que deberían tomar los individuos".

bout 300 young adults leaving foster care in California will now receive a monthly check to help them make ends meet, part of the state's first guaranteed income program.

Some 150 people in Ventura will receive $1,000 a month and another 150 in San Francisco will receive $1,200 dollars a month, with no strings attached.

Sen. Dave Cortese, D-San Jose, who wrote the bill to launch the program, said "paternalistic" programs restricting the aid to cover only food or rent have not worked in the past.

"People in poverty need to be empowered, just like the rest of us, to make their own decisions," Cortese contended. "It really should be up to them to decide whether they need food, a warm coat, or rent. These aren't decisions that the state should be making, these are decisions that individuals should be making."

Opponents worry people receiving unrestricted income could waste it on luxuries, but post-analysis of pilot programs in Stockton and Santa Clara County disprove the concern. While the effort is the first statewide universal basic income program, there are also about 200 local programs now operating across California.

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Cortese argued such programs reduce homelessness and end up saving the state money in the long run.

"We have significant economic disparity issues in this state," Cortese pointed out. "This gets the kind of outcomes that we're looking for in terms of giving people a leg up and keeping them out of the systems that cost us a lot of money; incarceration, like mental health and so forth."

Cortese hopes to secure funding next year for a similar proposal, called the California Success, Opportunity, and Academic Resilience or "SOAR" program, which would give a five-month stipend to the 15,000 homeless children who exit California high schools each year.

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lrededor de 300 adultos jóvenes que abandonan el sistema de crianza en California recibirán ahora un cheque mensual para ayudarlos a llegar a fin de mes, como parte del primer programa de ingresos garantizados del estado.

Unas 150 personas en Ventura recibirán 1.000 dólares al mes y otras 150 en San Francisco recibirán 1.200 dólares al mes, sin condiciones.

El senador Dave Cortese, demócrata por San José, quien redactó el proyecto de ley para lanzar el programa, dijo que los programas "paternalistas" que restringen la ayuda para cubrir sólo la comida o el alquiler no han funcionado en el pasado.

Los opositores temen que las personas que reciben ingresos ilimitados puedan desperdiciarlos en lujos, pero el análisis posterior de los programas piloto en Stockton y el condado de Santa Clara desmiente la preocupación. Si bien el esfuerzo es el primer programa de ingreso básico universal a nivel estatal, también hay alrededor de 200 programas locales que operan en todo California.

Cortese argumentó que tales programas reducen la falta de vivienda y terminan ahorrando dinero al estado a largo plazo.

"Tenemos importantes problemas de disparidad económica en este estado", señaló Cortese. Esto logra el tipo de resultados que estamos buscando en términos de darles a las personas una ventaja y mantenerlas fuera de los sistemas que nos cuestan mucho dinero; encarcelamiento, como salud mental y demás".

Cortese espera conseguir financiación el próximo año para una propuesta similar, llamada programa Éxito, Oportunidad y Resiliencia Académica de California o "SOAR", que daría un estipendio de cinco meses a los 15.000 niños sin hogar que salen de las escuelas secundarias de California cada año.

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incluyéndolas en los simulacros de práctica y ayudándolas a estar cómodas con una correa o en una jaula durante situaciones estresantes.

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CONFIRME LAS SALIDAS DE EMERGENCIA de su casa y fije un lugar donde su familia o sus compañeros de habitación puedan reunirse después de la evacuación.

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APRENDA A ABRIR LA PUERTA DE SU GARAJE MANUALMENTE en caso de que no se pueda abrir la puerta automáticamente durante un corte de luz.

5 VERIFIQUE SU GENERADOR ELÉCTRICO y asegúrese de que funcione correctamente ya que puede ayudar a evitar que se dañen sus bienes personales y proteger a los rescatistas.

Para conocer más formas de protegerse y proteger a su comunidad, visite safetyactioncenter.pge.com.

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DON’T BE FOOLED: PG&E WARNS NO SE DEJE ENGAÑAR: PG&E ADVIERTE A SUS CUSTOMERS NOT TO FALL FOR SCAMS CLIENTES PARA QUE NO CAIGAN EN ESTAFAS Los estafadores han desplumado a decenas de miles de clientes de PG&E por millones de dólares en los últimos años, según las autoridades.

Scammers have fleeced tens of thousands of PG&E customers for millions of dollars in just the past few years, officials say.

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telefónicos situados en el extranjero.

Los estafadores han descubierto que, mientras fingen ser amables y serviciales, a veces pueden permanecer al teléfono con su víctima, dirigiéndola hasta una tienda cercana o un “quiosco de pago”, y proporcionándole instrucciones paso a paso sobre la compra de tarjetas regalo y otros sistemas de pago -algunos con “criptomonedas”-, mientras lo único que están haciendo en realidad es ayudar a las víctimas a tirar su dinero.

f you get an email or phone call from PG&E, the power company says, the best thing to do is to quickly hang up or delete it, because it’s most likely a robbery attempt.

At a Nov. 8 roundtable discussion with ethnic media, PG&E’s Fiona Chan, Matt Foley and Stephen Vuong asked for help in getting the word out to everyone, but particularly friends or family who may be less aware of how sophisticated scammers are becoming. “Education is key,” Chan said.

“The most-used scam,” Foley said, “is the threat of a power cutoff due to past-due bills – the truck is on the way!”

And scammers have fleeced tens of thousands of PG&E customers for millions of dollars in just the past few years.

Besides emphasizing that the company does not make bill-collection phone calls, or ever take payments in bitcoin, gift cards, or over Zelle, Venmo or PayPal, the speakers described some of the latest scams they’re hearing about.

One is to call a real estate company about a house someone’s trying to sell, to say that the power bill is overdue and the house will be plunged into darkness unless someone makes a payment.

The trick here is that when the owner gets a follow-up call from the Realtor relaying that message, he or she is more likely to think there really is a problem that needs to be solved, because the person telling them about it isn’t a stranger.

“We’re not going to call the Realtor,” Foley said. “We don’t have the number and we don’t give it out.”

People tricked into believing they need to make an immediate payment are unlikely to ever see that money again, because part of the thievery involves quickly transferring those funds overseas, out of the reach of law enforcement.

“I’ve worked with very few people who’ve gotten their money back,” Vuong said. “They move the money so fast.”

He said that for 95% of the cases he’s seen, the ill-gotten money quickly left the country.

Many of the scams originate in phone banks located overseas.

Crooks have figured out that while pretending to be friendly and helpful, they can sometimes stay on the phone with their victim, directing him or her all the way to a nearby convenience store or “payment kiosk,” and providing step-by-step instructions on buying gift cards and other payment systems – some involving ‘crypto currency’ – while all they’re really doing is helping victims throw their money away.

Don’t be fooled by your phone’s “caller ID” feature, either. Crooks have figured out how to make it look as though their calls are coming from PG&E itself. They’re not.

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Another way people get tricked is by “sponsored” websites made to look like PG&E’s, that show up at the top of computer searches for the company’s customer service contact information.

A web site that a search engine indicates is “sponsored” may very well not be PG&E’s but instead be from someone with bad intentions who paid to have that site prominently displayed at the top of search results.

Look to see that the site is actually pge.com.

One way to do so is to scroll over the address on display, which will sometimes reveal another, different address, masquerading as pge.com. Some of us might want to check with younger members of the family who often are more tech-savvy.

There’s a way to report suspected scams, at scamreporting@pge.com. But it’s better not to fall for a ruse in the first place.

“Prevention is best,” Vuong said.

“I tell my 89-year-old Mom, who’s pretty sharp,” Foley said, “‘Don’t ever engage in this kind of thing. Everything financial, run through me!’”

People can be scared into making payments when they’re worried their power is at risk of being cut off, particularly if they’re struggling to pay their bills or know they’re late. But PG&E doesn’t call people about their past due bills, and has many ways to help people who’ve fallen behind.

“If you have difficulty paying the bills,” Chan said. “Please contact us. We have so many good assistance programs. We’re happy to work with you.”

The number for customer service is (800) 743-5000.

One of the roundtable guests asked about whether to trust third-party contractors who may claim to be PG&E partners, for instance, doing solar panel installations.

Don’t be cowed, “Call us if you feel uncomfortable. If they’re legit, they will understand.”

“There’s not a lot of uniqueness to these scams,” Foley said.

He told a story of how a convenience store employee saved someone from a $2,000 loss by overhearing the customer taking instructions over the phone about how to buy a gift card to send. “So the message is getting out,” he said.

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i recibe un correo electrónico o una llamada telefónica de PG&E, lo mejor que puede hacer, según la compañía eléctrica, es colgar inmediatamente o borrar el correo electrónico, porque lo más probable es que se trate de una estafa más.

Desde que PG&E empezó a dar seguimiento a las quejas de clientes que han sido víctimas de estafas, lleva contabilizados más de 60,000 casos, con pérdidas superiores a 2 millones de dólares sólo en los dos últimos años.

En una mesa redonda con medios de comunicación étnicos el 8 de noviembre, Fiona Chan y Matt Foley, de PG&E, junto con el detective Stephen Vuong, del Departamento de Policía de Pleasant Hill, solicitaron apoyo para hacer correr la voz a todo el mundo; en especial, a los amigos o familiares que puedan no estar conscientes del nivel de sofisticación que han desarrollado los estafadores. “La educación es la clave”, dijo Chan.

“La estafa más utilizada”, dijo Foley, “es la amenaza de un corte de luz por facturas atrasadas: ¡el camión está en camino!”.

Además de enfatizar que la empresa no hace llamadas telefónicas para cobrar facturas, ni acepta nunca pagos en bitcoin, tarjetas regalo o a través de Zelle, Venmo o PayPal, los ponentes describieron algunas de las últimas estafas de las que están teniendo noticia.

Una de ellas consiste en que los estafadores llaman a una inmobiliaria para preguntar sobre una casa que alguien está tratando de vender, para decir que la factura de la luz esta vencida y que la casa quedará a oscuras a menos que alguien efectúe el pago.

El truco está en que cuando el propietario reciba una llamada de seguimiento del agente inmobiliario transmitiéndole ese mensaje, es más probable que piense que realmente hay un problema que hay que resolver, porque la persona que se lo cuenta no es un desconocido.

“PG&E no va a llamar al agente inmobiliario”, dice Foley. “No tenemos el número y tampoco lo revelamos”.

Las personas a las que se engaña haciéndoles creer que deben efectuar un pago inmediato tienen pocas probabilidades de volver a ver ese dinero, porque parte del robo consiste en transferir rápidamente esos fondos al extranjero, fuera del alcance de las fuerzas del orden.

“He trabajado con muy pocas personas que hayan recuperado su dinero”, afirma Vuong. “Los estafadores mueven el dinero muy rápido”.

Dijo que en el 95% de los casos que ha visto, el dinero mal habido sale rápidamente del país.

Muchas de las estafas se originan en bancos

Tampoco se deje engañar por el identificador de llamadas de su teléfono. Los estafadores han descubierto cómo hacer que parezca que sus llamadas provienen de la propia PG&E. Pero no es así.

Otra forma de engañar a la gente es a través de sitios web “patrocinados” que parecen ser de PG&E. Estos sitios web aparecen en los primeros lugares de las búsquedas en su ordenador o computadora cuando hace una búsqueda del servicio de atención al cliente de la compañía.

Un sitio web que un motor de búsqueda indica como “patrocinado” puede muy bien no ser de PG&E, sino de alguien con malas intenciones que pagó para que ese sitio apareciera prominentemente en la parte superior de los resultados de búsqueda.

Compruebe que el sitio de internet es realmente pge.com.

Una forma de hacerlo es desplazar el “cursor” sobre la dirección que aparece en pantalla, lo que a veces revelará otra dirección diferente, enmascarada como pge.com. Trate de consultar con miembros más jóvenes de la familia o amigos, que suelen ser más expertos en tecnología.

Hay una forma de denunciar presuntas estafas, en scamreporting@pge.com. Pero es mejor no caer en la trampa desde el principio.

“Lo mejor es prevenir”, afirma Vuong.

“A mi madre, de 89 años, que está muy lúcida, le digo: ‘No te metas nunca en este tipo de cosas.

Yo me hago cargo de todo lo financiero'”.

A la gente se le puede manipular para hacer pagos cuando teme que le corten la luz, especialmente si tiene dificultades para pagar sus facturas o sabe que está atrasada. Lo cierto es que PG&E no llama a la gente para dar seguimiento a facturas vencidas, y tiene muchas maneras de ayudar a las personas que se han atrasado.

“Si tiene dificultades para pagar las facturas”, dijo Chan. “Póngase en contacto con nosotros. Tenemos muchos buenos programas de asistencia.

Estaremos encantados de trabajar con usted”.

El número de atención al cliente es (800) 7435000.

Uno de los invitados a la mesa redonda preguntó si había que confiar en los contratistas externos que pueden afirmar ser socios de PG&E, por ejemplo, haciendo instalaciones de paneles solares.

No se deje intimidar: “Llámenos si se siente incómodo. Si son de fiar, lo entenderán”.

“No hay mucha singularidad en estas estafas”, dijo Foley.

Contó una historia de cómo un empleado de una tienda de conveniencia salvó a alguien de perder $s2,000 dólares al oír por casualidad al cliente recibir instrucciones por teléfono sobre cómo comprar una tarjeta regalo para enviar.

“Así que el mensaje se está difundiendo”, afirmó.

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Estimado EarthTalk: ¿Cómo puedo ser un padre más responsable con el medio ambiente? —Betsy E., Boston, MA

Teaching your kids the importance of sustainability makes parenting more complex these days than ever before.

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ustainable parenting isn’t easy given all the ways modern society has become largely a profusion of disposable products. Besides making conscious decisions about the products you buy, you also have to think about teaching your kids to do the right thing— and you can never start too early.

One way to do the right thing by the planet is opting for reusable diapers. The average American baby uses 7,000 disposable diapers over the course of a typical three-year run. Some 200,000 trees are cut down each year in the U.S. alone to provide the wood pulp found in diapers.

To make matters worse, the diaper’s plastic and absorbent polymers are not recyclable.

Nowadays you can purchase reusable diapers at a local Walmart or Target, or online.

Popular brands include Cotton Babies, Nora’s Nursery and Green Mountain. Many people are concerned about the washing process, but it is relatively simple. For liquid waste, you should pre-rinse the diaper with water. For solid waste, you should allocate a spatula or knife as a “scraper” and dispose of the waste in the toilet. You can purchase a dry pail to hold the diapers until laundry day. Keep in mind, reusable diapers must be washed with water that is at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius) to kill bacteria.

or bamboo baby washcloths and cut them into eight-inch by eight-inch squares. For the wipe solution, oft-used ingredients include aloe vera, gentle baby wash or Castile soap, natural oils, and water. Other recipes can be found online. You can keep this solution in a spray bottle to use when needed. Store not-yetused wipes in a clean airtight container. Spray them thoroughly with the solution before use. Store soiled wipes in a dry pail until you do laundry. As with reusable diapers, you should scrape off solid waste before washing.

Another major source of waste from kids is toys, most of which are made of cheap plastic and end up landfills. According to the Yale Environmental Review, toys constitute six percent of landfill plastics worldwide. Today, there are many online services where you can order a monthly subscription for rentable plastic and wooden toys. If your child gets bored, you can send the old toys in and receive new ones in the mail in the matter of days. The toys that you send in are sanitized and sent to other families.

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Buying second-hand clothes is also a simple and cheaper way to reduce your landfill footprint.

But arguably, the most important thing you can do is to educate your children about environmental issues and encourage sustainable practices.

CONTACTS: How to be a sustainable parent, bbc.com/future/ article/20221123-how-to-be-asustainable-parent; Most materials are recyclable, so why can’t children’s toys be sustainable? environment-review.yale.edu/ most-materials-are-recyclableso-why-cant-childrens-toys-besustainable; Should We Ditch Wet Wipes? envirotech-online. com/news/water-wastewater/9/breaking-news/shouldwe-ditch-wet-wipes/46063.

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er padres sostenibles no es fácil, dadas todas las formas en que la sociedad moderna se ha convertido, en gran medida, en una profusión de productos desechables. Además de tomar decisiones conscientes sobre los productos que compras, también tienes que pensar en enseñar a tus hijos a hacer lo correcto, y nunca se empieza demasiado pronto.

Una forma de hacer lo correcto por el planeta es optar por pañales reutilizables. El bebé estadounidense medio utiliza 7.000 pañales desechables a lo largo de un periodo típico de tres años. Sólo en EE.UU. se talan 200.000 árboles al año para obtener la pasta de madera de los pañales. Para colmo, el plástico y los polímeros absorbentes de los pañales no son reciclables.

Hoy en día se pueden comprar pañales reutilizables en Walmart, Target o en Internet. Las marcas más conocidas son Cotton Babies, Nora's Nursery y Green Mountain.

A mucha gente le preocupa el proceso de lavado, pero es relativamente sencillo. Para los

residuos líquidos, debes enjuagar previamente el pañal con agua.

Para los residuos sólidos, debes destinar una espátula o cuchillo como "rascador" y eliminar los residuos en el inodoro. Puedes comprar un cubo seco para guardar los pañales hasta el día de la colada. Ten en cuenta que los pañales reutilizables deben lavarse con agua a una temperatura mínima de 60 grados centígrados (140 grados Fahrenheit) para eliminar las bacterias.

Otro riesgo medioambiental de la paternidad son las toallitas húmedas para bebés. Casi todas, incluso las "desechables", contienen microplásticos que no se biodegradan. Esto provoca acumulaciones en las tuberías porque la grasa tiende a acumularse en el plástico.

Además, estos microplásticos pueden llegar a las masas de agua locales y ser ingeridos por la fauna marina. Una solución es crear tus propias toallitas húmedas reutilizables. Compra toallitas de algodón o bambú para bebés y córtalas en cuadrados de 20 por 25 centímetros. Para la solución de las toallitas, los ingredientes más utilizados son aloe vera, jabón suave para bebés o jabón de Castilla, aceites naturales y agua.

Puedes encontrar otras recetas

en Internet. Puedes guardar esta solución en una botella con pulverizador para utilizarla cuando la necesites. Guarda las toallitas que aún no hayas utilizado en un recipiente limpio y hermético.

Rocíalas bien con la solución antes de usarlas. Guarda las toallitas sucias en un cubo seco hasta que hagas la colada. Al igual que con los pañales reutilizables, debes raspar los residuos sólidos antes de lavarlos.

Otra fuente importante de residuos de los niños son los juguetes, la mayoría de los cuales están hechos de plástico barato y acaban en los vertederos. Según la revista Yale Environmental Review, los juguetes constituyen el seis por ciento de los plásticos que acaban en los vertederos de todo el mundo.

Hoy en día, hay muchos servicios en línea donde se puede pedir un abono mensual para alquilar juguetes de plástico y madera.

Si su hijo se aburre, puede enviar los juguetes viejos y recibir otros nuevos por correo en cuestión de días. Los juguetes enviados se higienizan y se entregan a otras familias.

Además de estas opciones, también puedes hacer comida casera para reducir los residuos de envases. Comprar ropa de segunda mano también es una forma sencilla y más barata de reducir tu huella en los vertederos. Pero, sin duda, lo más importante que puedes hacer es educar a tus hijos en cuestiones medioambientales y fomentar prácticas sostenibles.

CONTACTOS: Cómo ser un padre sostenible, bbc.com/future/ article/20221123-how-to-be-asustainable-parent; La mayoría de los materiales son reciclables, ¿por qué no pueden ser sostenibles los juguetes de los niños? environment-review.yale.edu/ most-materials-are-recyclableso-why-cant-childrens-toys-besustainable; Should We Ditch Wet Wipes? envirotech-online. com/news/water-wastewater/9/ breaking-news/should-we-ditchwet-wipes/46063.

Another environmental hazard of parenthood is baby wet wipes. Almost all, even the “flushable” ones, contain microplastics which do not biodegrade. This causes buildup in pipes because grease tends to accumulate on the plastic.

Also, these microplastics can get into local water bodies and be ingested by marine wildlife.

A solution is to create your own reusable wet wipes. Buy cotton

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se hacen pasar por amigos de la comunidad, mientras se aprovechan de ti.

Solo en un mundo de fantasía quienes vuelven adictos a los jóvenes con sus productos pudieran decir que se preocupan por su futuro. Como cuando ofrecen becas a estudiantes que escriben ensayos sobre los beneficios de vapear.

Y cuando dicen que apoyan a tu comunidad, en realidad se refieren a donaciones que hacen estratégicamente a organizaciones políticas y de negocios con el fin de mejorar su imagen y reducir la exigencia de leyes efectivas para controlar el tabaco.

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TAIWAN REMAINS KEY STUMBLING BLOCK TO HEALTHY US-CHINA RELATIONS Biden and Xi did not discuss China’s alleged human rights violations.

TAIWÁN SIGUE SIENDO UN OBSTÁCULO CLAVE PARA LAS RELACIONES SALUDABLES ENTRE ESTADOS UNIDOS Y CHINA Biden y Xi no discutieron las supuestas violaciones de derechos humanos por parte de China.

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occidental. Va a salvar vidas y lo agradezco al presidente.

El compromiso de Xi en este tema”, afirmó Biden.

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resident Joe Biden and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping met for the first time in a year Nov. 15 at Filoli Gardens in Woodside, California, to discuss the increasingly fractious US-China relationship.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the weeklong Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, which began Nov. 11. Both leaders are expected to meet this week with heads of state from the Indo-Pacific region and global business leaders attending the CEO Summit. Reports from the White House and the Chinese Foreign Ministry differed dramatically on the discussion between the two world leaders.

Xi reportedly took a tough stance with Biden on the issue of Taiwan. China has stated its intent to militarily “reunify” the country sometime over the next four years.

Inteligencia Artificial El presidente dijo a los periodistas que él y Xi acordaron reanudar la comunicación directa, que había sido cortada durante el año pasado. Los dos países también evaluarán el impacto de la inteligencia artificial, así como los riesgos y peligros que puede plantear la nueva tecnología.

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tarily if China invades Taiwan.

At the Nov. 8 Republican debate, former UN Ambassador and presidential hopeful Nikki Haley said the US was not currently militarily equipped to defend Taiwan in an armed conflict with China, especially with a shortfall of ships in the region compared to China.

Fentanyl

According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Xi told Biden: “The Taiwan question remains the most important and most sensitive issue in China-U.S. relations.”

Biden announced a major breakthrough in the war against opioids, stating that China has agreed to drastically reduce the export of fentanyl chemical ingredients and pill presses.

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“The US should take real actions to honor its commitment of not supporting Taiwan independence, stop arming Taiwan, and support China’s peaceful reunification.

China will realize reunification, and this is unstoppable,” Xi told Biden, as reported by the Chinese Foreign Ministry in a press statement.

“More people in the United States between the ages of 18 and 49 die from fentanyl than from guns, car accidents, or any other cause period. So today, with this new understanding, we’re taking accidents to significantly reduce the flow of precursor chemicals and pill presses from China to the Western Hemisphere. It’s going to save lives and I appreciate Pres. Xi’s commitment on this issue,” said Biden.

In his remarks to reporters after the meeting, Biden said he stressed the “importance of peace and stability that Taiwan Straits.” Asked by a reporter if he would continue his promise to support Taiwan in an armed conflict with Taiwan — given that the US is currently supporting Israel in its fight against Hamas, and Ukraine’s struggle against Russia — Biden responded: “I reiterated what I’ve said since I’ve become president, what every previous president has said. We maintain the agreement that there is a one China policy. I’m not going to change that.”

Biden has long maintained that the US will intervene mili-

Artificial Intelligence The president told reporters that he and Xi have agreed to resume direct communication, which had been cut off over the past year. The two countries will also assess the impact of artificial intelligence, as well as the risks and dangers the new technology may pose.

Both leaders appeared to want to mend fences, stating they did want to decouple their economies. Xi acknowledged that the US-China relationship is the most impor-

tant bilateral relationship in the world. He noted that the relationship has never been “smooth sailing,” but added: “For two large countries like China and the United States, turning their back on each other is not an option. It is unrealistic for one side to remodel the other, and conflict and confrontation has unbearable consequences for both sides.”

Competition and Conflict “I am still of the view that major-country competition is not the prevailing trend of current times and cannot solve the problems facing China and the United States or the world at large. Planet Earth is big enough for the two countries to succeed, and one country’s success is an opportunity for the other,” said Xi. Biden stated: “We have to ensure that competition does not veer into conflict. And we also have to manage competition responsibly.”

But the eggshell on which both leaders ended their talks quickly developed a fissure.

As Biden ended his press conference at Filoli Gardens, a reporter asked him if he would still refer to Xi as a dictator. Biden characterized Xi in that manner at a fundraiser in San Francisco last June.

“Well, look, he is. I mean he is a dictator in the sense that he is a guy who runs a Communist country that’s based on a form of government totally different than ours,” said Biden.

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l presidente Joe Biden y el primer ministro chino Xi Jinping se reunieron por primera vez en un año el 15 de noviembre en Filoli Gardens en Woodside, California, para discutir la relación cada vez más conflictiva entre Estados Unidos y China.

La reunión se celebró al margen de la cumbre de Cooperación Económica AsiaPacífico de una semana de duración, que comenzó el 11 de noviembre. Se espera que ambos líderes se reúnan esta semana con jefes de estado de la región del Indo-Pacífico y líderes empresariales globales que asistan a la Cumbre de CEO. Los informes de la Casa Blanca y del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores chino diferían dramáticamente sobre la discusión entre los dos líderes mundiales.

Según se informa, Xi adoptó una postura dura con Biden sobre la cuestión de Taiwán. China ha manifestado su intención de “reunificar” militarmente el país en algún momento de los próximos cuatro años.

En sus declaraciones a los periodistas después de la reunión, Biden dijo que destacó la “importancia de la paz y la estabilidad en el Estrecho de Taiwán”. Cuando un periodista le preguntó si continuaría con su promesa de apoyar a Taiwán en un conflicto armado con Taiwán (dado que Estados Unidos actualmente apoya a Israel en su lucha contra Hamás y la lucha de Ucrania contra Rusia), Biden respondió: “Reiteré lo que he dicho desde que asumí la presidencia, lo que todos los presidentes anteriores han dicho. Mantenemos el acuerdo de que existe una política de una sola China. No voy a cambiar eso”.

Biden ha sostenido durante mucho tiempo que Estados Unidos intervendrá militarmente si China invade Taiwán.

En el debate republicano del 8 de noviembre, la ex embajadora de la ONU y aspirante a la presidencia Nikki Haley dijo que Estados Unidos no estaba actualmente equipado militarmente para defender a Taiwán en un conflicto armado con China, especialmente con una escasez de barcos en la región en comparación con China.

Fentanilo

Según el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de China, Xi le dijo a Biden: "La cuestión de Taiwán sigue siendo el tema más importante y más delicado en las relaciones entre China y Estados Unidos".

Biden anunció un gran avance en la guerra contra los opioides, afirmando que China acordó reducir drásticamente la exportación de ingredientes químicos de fentanilo y prensas de pastillas.

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“Estados Unidos debería tomar medidas reales para cumplir su compromiso de no apoyar la independencia de Taiwán, dejar de armar a Taiwán y apoyar la reunificación pacífica de China. China realizará la reunificación, y esto es imparable”, dijo Xi a Biden, según informó el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores chino en un comunicado de prensa.

“Más personas en los Estados Unidos entre 18 y 49 años mueren por fentanilo que por armas de fuego, accidentes automovilísticos o cualquier otra causa. Así que hoy, con este nuevo entendimiento, estamos tomando accidentes para reducir significativamente el flujo de precursores químicos y prensas de píldoras desde China al hemisferio

Ambos líderes parecían querer arreglar las cosas, afirmando que querían desacoplar sus economías. Xi reconoció que la relación entre Estados Unidos y China es la relación bilateral más importante del mundo.

Señaló que la relación nunca ha sido “ viento en popa”, pero añadió: “Para dos países grandes como China y Estados Unidos, darse la espalda el uno al otro no es una opción.

No es realista que una parte remodele a la otra, y el conflicto y la confrontación tienen consecuencias insoportables para ambas partes”.

Competencia y Conflicto “Sigo pensando que la competencia entre los grandes países no es la tendencia predominante en los tiempos actuales y no puede resolver los problemas que enfrentan China y Estados Unidos o el mundo en general. El planeta Tierra es lo suficientemente grande para que los dos países tengan éxito, y el éxito de un país es una oportunidad para el otro”, dijo Xi. Biden afirmó: “Tenemos que asegurarnos de que la competencia no se convierta en conflicto. Y también tenemos que gestionar la competencia de forma responsable”.

Pero la cáscara de huevo sobre la que ambos líderes terminaron sus conversaciones rápidamente desarrolló una fisura. Cuando Biden terminó su conferencia de prensa en Filoli Gardens, un periodista le preguntó si todavía se referiría a Xi como un dictador. Biden caracterizó a Xi de esa manera en un acto de recaudación de fondos en San Francisco en junio pasado.

Bueno, mira, lo es. Quiero decir que es un dictador en el sentido de que es un tipo que dirige un país comunista que se basa en una forma de gobierno totalmente diferente a la nuestra”, dijo Biden.

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SIMBOLOGÍA DE LOS COLORES SEGÚN EL FENG SHUI Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador Amarillo: Se asocia principalmente a la vitalidad, influye en el optimismo de las personas, estimulante del conocimiento y la sabiduría. Se le asocia esencialmente al elemento fuego.

Azul: Es representativo del dinamismo, la fe, la inspiración, los grandes ideales, las decisiones acertadas, la intuición, la sensibilidad y el sentido común. Se asocia directamente con el elemento agua.

Blanco: Representa nobleza, inocencia, estabilidad y purifica los espacios donde es utilizado.

Es un color que se asocia a la paz, la serenidad y los pensamientos y sentimientos puros. Se asocia al elemento metal.

Café: Color intenso que abarca una gran parte de nuestro planeta, es representativo del origen de

la vida, la regeneración, la buena voluntad, la maternidad y las cosechas. Se asocia completamente con el elemento tierra.

Escarlata: Es un tono potente que induce a la pasión de vivir la vida a plenitud. Está relacionado con la inventiva, el ingenio, el intelecto, la inteligencia y la creatividad. Se asocia con el elemento fuego.

tica promueve estados de alegría, buen humor, pasión y felicidad. Asociado al elemento fuego.

Siempre le da lustre a los espacios en los que se utiliza. Induce al diálogo y a las buenas costumbres.

Se asocia al elemento Tierra.

Rosa: La intensidad de sus tonos se asocia directamente con el romanticismo, el amor, las uniones duraderas, las amistades y topo tipo de relaciones sociales. Es representativo del elemento fuego y del elemento metal.

Negro: En diversas partes del mundo se asocia con el dinero, la sofisticación, la modernización y la riqueza, es uno de los colores más intensos, pero se debe usar con moderación. Se asocia con el elemento agua.

Dorado: Color que se asocia a los bienes materiales, las ganancias, el dinero y a las buenas oportunidades. Un toque de dorado deberá estar siempre presente para atraer la buena fortuna al hogar. Se relaciona con el elemento metal.

Gris: Es un color sobrio, de gran magnetismo especialmente en el campo espiritual. Sus diversos tonos son asociados a la tenacidad, la resistencia y a la lucha del diario vivir.

Se asocia con el elemento metal y con el elemento agua.

Naranja: Es un color estimulante, sinónimo de entusiasmo, jovialidad y buena energía.

Plateado: Otro color asociado a los bienes materiales, las herencias, las posesiones y los cambios afortunados. La intensidad de sus matices promueve los valores más profundos del ser humano. Se asocia al elemento metal.

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Rojo: Es considerado como un color de buena suerte, es un color que inspira la buena energía, su alta vibración magné-

Verde: Representa la naturaleza, la longevidad, el deseo de vivir, la estabilidad, la adaptabilidad y la armonía, se relaciona directamente con la primavera y el esplendor de la vegetación. Se asocia al elemento madera.

Violeta: Inspira la espiritualidad, la caridad, el control de las emociones y la confianza en uno mismo.

Color predilecto para la concentración, la memorización y el aprendizaje.

Se asocia al elemento agua y al elemento fuego.

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Kifer Senior Apartments

Kifer Departamentos para Seniors

Kifer Senior Apartments provides 80 units of affordable and supportive housing located at 3333 Kifer Road in Santa Clara.

Los departamentos para Personas Mayores Kifer ofrecen 80 unidades de viviendas asequibles y de apoyo ubicadas en 3333 Kifer Road en Santa Clara.

Unit Mix: 79 units total (30-Studios, 45-1 bedrooms, 4-2 bedrooms), 1 staff unit. 54 units set aside for individuals experiencing homelessness.

We welcome Section 8 vouchers.

Combinación de unidades: 79 unidades en total (30 estudios, 45-1 dormitorios, 4-2 dormitorios), 1 unidad para el personal. 54 unidades reservadas para personas sin hogar.

Aceptamos los vales de la Sección 8.

Income Requirements: This property serves households at 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% AMI.

Requisitos de ingresos: 20%, 30%, 40% y 50% IAM.

Utilities: PG&E, water & garbage paid by owner.

Servicios públicos: PG&E, agua y recolección de residuos pagados por el propietario.

Pet Policy: Pet friendly, limited to one pet per household.

Política de mascotas: Se admiten mascotas, limitado a una mascota por hogar.

Leasing Office: The temporary leasing office is located at 2727 Walsh Avenue, Suite 105, Santa Clara, CA 95051.

Oficina de arrendamiento: La oficina de arrendamiento temporal está ubicada en 2727 Walsh Avenue, Suite 105, Santa Clara, CA 95051.

We do business in accordance with Federal Fair Housing Law. It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Handicap, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Familial Status or National Origin.

Hacemos negocios de acuerdo con la Ley Federal de Vivienda Justa. Es ilegal discriminar a cualquier persona por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, discapacidad, orientación sexual, identidad de género, estado familiar u origen nacional.

New affordable apartments ready for occupancy in January 2024.

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Kate Sedano, VP - People, kate.sedano@farmwise.io FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700529 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: XANADU SALON, 227 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Cole Dino HooeMasouris, 227 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/14/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Cole Dino HooeMasouris This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/14/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Regam, Deputy File No. FBN 700529

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700459 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SARATOGA MASSAGE, 20601 Third Street, Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Elora Luisa Deschamps Venske, 227 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/9/2023. 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/ Elora Luisa Deschamps Venske This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/9/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700459

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700528 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ELORA SHOPS 4 YOU, 227 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Elora Luisa Deschamps Venske, 227 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/14/2023. This filing is a first filing.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Elora Luisa Deschamps Venske This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/14/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Regam, Deputy File No. FBN 700528 November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700386 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MITZY JANITORIAL SERVICE, 564 Troy Dr, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Lindsay Ruiz Palma, 564 Troy Dr, San Jose, CA 95117.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/07/2023. 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/ Lindsay Ruiz Palma This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/07/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 700386 November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 FICTITIOUS

Nuevos departamentos asequibles listos para ser habitados en enero de 2024.

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699902 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AY2MIO, 5320 Monterey Highway Suite C, 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): Melissa Priscellia Gonzalez, 829 Hermiston Dr, San Jose, CA 95136. Monica Carolina Herrera, 5827 Charlotte Dr #B-2023, San Jose, CA 95123.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/02/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Melissa Gonzalez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/18/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 699902 November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700300 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LEENA STYLE STUDIO, 10705 Gardena Ct, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Leena Ravindra Shedge, 10705 Gardena Ct, San Jose, CA 95014.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/28/2023. 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/ Leena Ravindra Shedge This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/03/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700300 November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700292 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Guadalajara’s Taqueria Co., 821 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Stephanie Barragan, 200 E San Martin Ave #1343, San Martin, CA 95046. 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/ Stephanie Barragan This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/03/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700292 November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV425679 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fedor Sinitsin INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Fedor Sinitsin has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Fedor Sinitsin to Theo Sinitsin 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: 2/13/2023 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.

Nov 13, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV425828 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Moslim Hamad, INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Moslim Hamad has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Somreen Hussain to Somreen Moslim Hamad. 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

NOV 17, 2023 - NOV 23, 2023 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: 12/19/2023 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.

Nov 13, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV425502 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Edward Javier Barrantes INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Edward Javier Barrantes has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Edward Javier Barrantes to Eduardo Javier Barrantes 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: 2/06/2024 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.

Nov 08, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV425513 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sheila Askariyah-Yazdy INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sheila Askariyah-Yazdy has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sheila AskariyahYazdy to Sheila Yazdy 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,

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 2/06/2024 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.

Nov 08, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV425613 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Loan Hoang Thanh Tieu INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Loan Hoang Thanh Tieu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Loan Hoang Thanh Tieu to Joanne Tieu b. Nam Phuong Bui to Eric Bui 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:

2/13/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Nov 09, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2023 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of JOSEPH M. CORREIA Case No. 23PR195827 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOSE MANUEL CORREIA, JOE MANUEL CORREIA, JOSE MANUEL DE SOUSA CORREIA. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by JESSE CORREIA in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

3.The Petition for Probate requests that JESSE CORREIA 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: December 18, 2023, 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

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10. Attorney for Petitioner: ROBERT P. BERGMAN 3535 Ross Avenue, Ste. 200 San Jose, CA 95124 (408)247-0444 Run Date: November 17, 24, December 1, 2023 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Olga Connie Velasquez Case No. 23PR195790 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Olga Connie Velasquez. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 6. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 12, 2024, at 9:01am, Dept.

13, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 7. If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written bjections 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.: Run Date: November 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699264 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MR. PIPE, 2558 Sue Avenue, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ernesto Bermudez, 2558 Sue Avenue, San Jose, CA 95111. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/10/2022. This filing is a refile. Previous file#FBN685909.

“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/ Ernesto Bermudez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 9/22/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699264

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November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700243 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NORCAL WHEELS, 1221 Stevens Creek Blvd Suite J, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Reynol Dominguez Gonzalez, Inc., 2221 Stevens Creek Blvd Suite J, San Jose, CA 95128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/24/2023. 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/ Reynol Dominguez Gonzalez Reynol Dominguez Gonzalez, Inc. CEO Article/Reg#: C4783850 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/1/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 700243 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700261 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JEREMIAS CLAVIJO MELO/ DBA NODUX STUDIO, 683 River View Dr, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara

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County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): JEREMIAS CLAVIJO MELO, 683 River View Dr, San Jose, CA 95111.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/02/2023. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ JEREMIAS CLAVIJO MELO This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/02/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700261 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700402 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bear’s Land Family Day Care, 1110 Boynton Ave, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Brenda Gereny Bernal Hernandez, 1110 Boynton Ave, San Jose, CA 95117. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/07/2022. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN686739. “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/ Brenda Gereny Bernal Hernandez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/08/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700402 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700411 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARCOS TILE, 2070 Amberwood Court, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Marcos Sandoval, 2070 Amberwood Court, San Jose, CA 95132. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/19/2022. This filing is a first filing.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Marcos Sandoval This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/08/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700411 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700060 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KING LAUNDROMAT, 1643 McKee Rd, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com County. This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): KING LAUNDROMAT, INC., 4216 Ridgemont Ct, Oakland, CA 94619.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/25/2023. 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/ Victoria Duong KING LAUNDROMAT, INC. Owner Article/Reg#: 5910300 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/25/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 700060 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700299 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SEKRETO, 2566 Leghorn Street, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Rafael Ibarra Celestino, 748 Mercy Street, Mountain View, CA 94041. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/03/2023. 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/ Rafael Ibarra This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/03/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 700299 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700341 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL GRAN TAMAL COLOMBIANO, 1327 Keoncrest 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): Oscar Mauricio Ospina Palacios, 1327 Keoncrest Ave, San Jose, CA 95110.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/06/2023. 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 Mauricio Ospina Palacios This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/06/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Ronald Nguyen, Deputy File No. FBN 700341 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 698429

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: M & D Prime Plastering, 252 Clareview Ct, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Manuel Santiago López, 252 Clareview Ct, San Jose, CA 95127. Domingo López Martinez, 940 Linden Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/23/2023.

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/ Manuel Santiago Lopez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 08/23/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 698429 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700260 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Ann Love MasterStylist, 4735 Hamilton Ave Suite #81, San Jose, CA 95130, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Ann Love, 1828 S Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/02/2023. This filing is a first filing.

“I declare that all

information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Ann Love This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 11/02/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 700260 November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422368 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Safiya Sarai Munif INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Safiya Sarai Munif has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Safiya Sarai Munif to Luci Marcel Wolfenstein 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: 12/26/2023 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

NOV 17, 2023 - NOV 23, 2023 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.

Sep 13, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422364 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tyler William Bradley INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Tyler William Bradley has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Tyler William Bradley to Athalbrandr William Wolfenstein 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: 12/26/2023 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.

Sep 13, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424042 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lindsey-N-Ramirez INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Li n d s ey- N - R a m i rez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Li n d s ey- N - R a m i rez AKA Lindsey Nogoez Ramirez to Lindsey, Ramirez Noguez 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: 1/16/2024 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

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Oct 12, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 10, 17, 24, December 1, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV425370 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Candace Areana Reardon INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Candace Areana Reardon has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Candace Areana Reardon to Candace Areana Bellinger 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: 2/06/2024 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.

Nov 06, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior

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Amended Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Sam Gu Case No. 23PR195021 1. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Sam Gu. 2. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Tina Cheng in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. 3.The Petition for Probate requests that Tina Cheng 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: January 18, 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

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV420350 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sonia + Ashreet Dhaliwal INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Sonia + Ashreet Dhaliwal has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shaan Ashreet Dhaliwal to Armaan Ashreet Dhaliwal 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: 12/19/2023 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.

Nov 08, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 10, 17, 24,

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: Tina Cheng 1176 Hyde Ave, San Jose, CA 95129 (408)250-1502 Rune Date: November 10, 17 and 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699919 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HUGOCUS, INC, 760 West Valley Dr #4, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): HUGOCUS, INC, 760 West Valley Dr #4, Campbell, CA 95008.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on

10/19/2023. 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/ Hugo Cesar Vargas-Maldonado HUGOCUS, INC CEO Article/Reg#: 5922646 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/19/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699919 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700127 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Taco’s Maya, 1571 Nuthatch Ln, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by a general partnership. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Jose Luis Barajas Moratalla, 1571 Nuthatch Ln, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.

Maria Rebeca Esquivel Villanova, 1571 Nuthatch Ln, Sunnyvale, CA 94087.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/27/2023. 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/ Jose Luis Barajas Moratalla This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on

10/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700127 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700103 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DALADISCRAFTS, 673 Kirk Glen Drive, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Maria Deicy Greves, 673 Kirk Glen Drive, San Jose, CA 95133.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/15/2023. 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/ Maria Deicy Greves This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/26/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700103 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700133 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: B & B IMMIGRATION SERVICES, 190 Ryland St 4417, 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): VIVIANA M BEDOYA

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGALS ENCISO, 190 Ryland St 4417, San Jose, CA 95110. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/27/2023. 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/ Viviana M Bedoya Enciso This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Elaine Fader, Deputy File No. FBN 700133 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700090 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: White Diamond Mobile, 350 Barack Obama Blvd #315, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Raul Castro, 350 Barack Obama Blvd #315, San Jose, CA 95126. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. This filing is a first filing. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Raul Castro This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/26/2023.

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corder By: /s/ Corinne Vasquez, Deputy File No. FBN 700090 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700134 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Emisora Sabor Bahia, 4400 The Wood Apt 523 Building 5, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Diana Reyes Barreto, 4400 The Wood Apt 532 Building 5, San Jose, CA 95136. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/27/2023. 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/ Diana Reyes Barreto This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/27/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700134 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699806 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TACOS H UA N DACA R E O, 1978 McGinness Ave, 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): Gabriela Chica Aguilar,

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1173 Curtiss Ave, San Jose, CA 05128. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/13/2023. 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/ Gabriela Chica Aguilar This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/13/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699806 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424836 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: THI KIM XUAN LE and JASON TRAN INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner(s) THI KIM XUAN LE and JASON TRAN have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. ANH DUC TRAN to JIMMY TRAN b. THI KIM XUAN LE to JENNY LE 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

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If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 1/23/2024 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.

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the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 1/30/2024 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.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424825 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Glen Shih INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

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

Glen Shih to I-Chun Shih 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: 1/30/2024 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424830 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: NGOC THI BICH NGUYEN and DANH VU CHUNG INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) NGOC THI BICH NGUYEN and DANH VU CHUNG have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

KHA HUY CHUNG to KAYDEN CHUNG 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

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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.

Oct 27, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424796 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Andrik Alexander Blanco INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Andrik Alexander Blanco has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Andrik Alexander Blanco to Andrik Alexander Arroyo 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: 1/30/2024 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.

Oct 26, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424832 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Venkata Naga Dilip Vutukuru INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Venkata Naga Dilip Vutukuru has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Venkata Naga Dilip Vutukuru to Dilip Venkata Naga Vutukuru b. Karuna Naga Satya Santoshi Kumari Vutukuru AKA Kumari, Karuna, Vutukuru to Karuna Kumari Vutukuru 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: 1/30/2024 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.

Oct 27, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424831 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Wenrui Shi Kang. INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Wenrui Shi Kang has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Wenrui Shi Kang Ray Shi 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: 1/30/2024 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.

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NOV 17, 2023 - NOV 23, 2023 Jacqueline M. Arroyo Judge of the Superior Court November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 NOTICE OF DEATH OF Darryl Robert Gostisha To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Darryl Robert Gostisha, who was a resident of Santa Clara County, State of California, and died on October 3, 2023, in the City of San Jose, 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 November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699300 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: D’LUCCI BY LUXURY, 3779 Blackford Ave Apt 15, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Luz A Quintero, 3779 Blackford Ave Apt 15, San Jose, CA 95117.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/04/2022. 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/ Luz Quintero This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 09/25/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699300 October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700006 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JD LOCKSMITH, 100 Palm Valley Blvd Apt 2026, 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): Juan Diego Cruz Rodriguez, 100 Palm Valley Blvd Apt 2026, San Jose, CA 95123.

The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/23/2023. 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/ Juan Diego Cruz Rodriguez This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/23/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 700006 October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 FICTITIOUS

NOV 17, 2023 - NOV 23, 2023 BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699650 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: POKE ONE, 407 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara County.

This business is owned by a corporation. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): WJ FOOD CHAIN INC, 1867 45th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122.

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/ Jingxi He WJ FOOD CHAIN INC CEO Article/Reg#: 5194177 Above entity was formed in the state of CA This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/05/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Nina Khamphilath, Deputy File No. FBN 699650 October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 699971 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Silicon Valley Wings Start To Fly, 3149 Sylvan Drive, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara County. This business is owned by an individual. The name and residence address of the registrant(s) is (are): Angelina Olivo Aleman, 3149 Sylvan Drive, San Jose, CA 95148. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business

name(s) listed above on 10/20/2023. 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/ Angelina Olivo Aleman This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/20/2023.

Regina Alcomendras, County Clerk Recorder By: /s/ Patty Camarena, Deputy File No. FBN 699971 October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 700007 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE MAGIC SEWING BY CLARITA, 324 Willow St, 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): Clara Ines Grimaldos, 188 Chalet Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. The registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/23/2023. This filing is a refile [Change(s) in facts from previous filing] of previous file #: FBN696325. “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/ Clara Grimaldos This statement was filed with the Co. Clerk-Recorder of Santa Clara County on 10/23/2023.

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

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com File No. FBN 700007 October 27, November 3, 10, 17, 2023 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV418152 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jorge A. Lugo and Miriam Lugo INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jorge Lugo and Miriam Lugo have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Sophia Lugo Hernandez to Sophia Georgia Lugo 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: 12/05/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV422445 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jenny Shu-Chen Su Wu INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Jenny Shu-Chen Su Wu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Jenny Shu Chen Wu to Jenny Shuchen Su b. Jenny Shu-Chen Su Wu to Jenny Shuchen Su c. Jenny Shu-Chen Wu to Jenny Shuchen Su 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: 12/26/2023 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. 3. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV423635 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fatemeh Goudarzinikoo INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Fatemeh Goudarzinikoo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Fatemeh Goudarzinikoo to Nasim Goudarzinikoo 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: 01/09/2024 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.

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Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Matadeen Mishra & Aradhana Mishra INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Matadeen Mishra & Aradhana Mishra have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Shaurya Mishra to Adhrit Mishra 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: 01/23/2024 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.

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Suzette Faustino Perei ra - B ea rd s l ey INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner(s) Suzette Faustino Pereira-Beardsley have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Suzette Faustino Pereira-Beardsley to Suzette Pereira Beardsley 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: 1/30/2024 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.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 23CV424707 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: SEYED ARASH POURHASHEMI. INTERESTED PERSONS:

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1. Petitioner(s) SEYED ARASH POURHASHEMI have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. SEYED ARASH POURHASHEMI ARASH JAMES POURHASHEMI. 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: 1/30/2024 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.

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CENSURED MICHIGAN CONGRESSWOMAN SAYS SHE WILL NOT BE SILENCED

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ongresswoman Rashida Tlaib, the sole Palestinian-American voice in Congress, was officially reprimanded last Tuesday, but many of her colleagues say she will not stop fighting for peace.

A 234 to 188 vote of nearly all Republicans and enough Democrats sealed Tlaib's censure, a punishment proposed

by Republican Congressman Rich McCormick of Georgia. Tlaib held back tears as she asserted her position.

"I can't believe I have to say this, but Palestinian people are not disposable. We are human beings. Just like anyone else," she said.

Tlaib is only the 26th member of the House of Representatives to be censured since 1789. She was not asked to stand in the well as typically expected with censure.

Tlaib's House colleague Cori Bush from Missouri was by her side to defend her along with many other Democrats, all Black and brown. Bush said the House is where an elected body enslaved Black

Rashida Tlaib is the only Palestinian American and just one of two Muslim Women in Congress. Photo Credit: SuperBasementBoy / Flickr

people, because they thought it was right.

"My colleagues are blatantly attempting to silence the only Palestinian American representative, but it's not surprising because this is the place where our Black and brown staff members repeatedly speak of experiencing racism and sexism, Islamophobia, get pushed off of elevators, xenophobia, and more right here in this workplace, " Bush said.

Bush added that Tlaib will be known for being a freedom fighter and a justice warrior, and called Tlaib a peacekeeper and said she is on the right side of history.

CDC: MIXED SUCCESS ON TOBACCO REDUCTION AMONG SCHOOL KIDS

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igarettes may not appeal to America's youth like they did in the 1960s, but a significant number still experiment with e-cigarettes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has new data that show the use of e-cigarettes by high school students declined in the past year, but rose among middle schoolers. From 2022 to 2023, said CDC epidemiologist Jan Birdsey, e-cigarette use among high school students declined from roughly 14% to 10%. But the news about usage among younger students was not as encouraging.

"We did find among middle-school students significant increases in the current use of at least one tobacco product and the use of multiple tobacco products," she said. "We're still seeing the e-cigarettes as the most commonly-used product among both middle and highschool students."

A 2020 survey by the Texas Department of State Health Services found about 11% of youths reported using e-cigarettes on at least one day over a 30-day period. It also showed that about a third of respondents said they'd talked about the dangers of tobacco with a medical professional.

To quit, Birdsey recommended the website teen.smokefree.gov or by calling 1-800-QuitNow. E-cigarettes have been found to be less

Among all tobacco products, youths perceived e-cigarettes to be the least harmful, according to the Texas Youth Tobacco Survey. Photo Credit: Yta / AdobeStock

harmful than regular cigarettes because they contain fewer toxic chemicals but they are not considered safe by the CDC because they're known to harm adolescent brain development. Birdsey said not surprisingly, many who report using them are drawn to kid-friendly flavors.

"About nine out of 10 users of e-cigarettes were using a flavored product such as fruit, candy and other sweets, mint or menthol," she said, "so, flavors increase the appeal of the products, encourage experimentation and can contribute to that lifelong tobacco use."

The data show about half of students who have tried e-cigarettes reported still using them. A lack of information about the dangers of smoking cigarettes led an estimated 40% of Americans to take up the habit by the mid-1960s.

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THE SUPREME COURT VS. THE COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION While SCOTUS is the highest court in the land, public trust in the institution has never been lower.

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here’s an old joke in DC about how Supreme Court Justices make the worst dates. They won’t take gifts and so insist on paying, but they don’t make that much money, so they choose the cheapest restaurants. (Cue drumroll!)

You’d be forgiven for not knowing that, based on the string of revelations about previously undisclosed luxury retreats and rolling mansions that some on the bench now enjoy.

The reality is that while SCOTUS is the highest court in the land, public trust in the institution has never been lower, one reason why on Monday the court released a code of ethics that many say does little to remedy the situation.

Recent decisions, meanwhile, on issues ranging from abortion to gun and voting rights show in sharp relief how the court and the opinions of a majority of the American public are moving in near diametrically opposite directions.

And, according to Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice, that’s by design.

“The court has been an agent of its own reputational destruction,” said Whitehouse, co-author of a bill that would impose 18-year term limits on sitting justices. (The US is among just 5 countries with life tenure for the highest court.)

Capturing the court Speaking at a recent event co-hosted by the Brennan Center, Whitehouse described a decades-long effort from the right to achieve what’s known as “regulatory capture,” a term that harks back to the Gilded Age of the mid-19th Century when railroad barons sought to stack the commission overseeing the nation’s railroads with “cronies and friends.”

Fast forward to today, and that same strategy is now being applied to the Supreme Court.

“Some very big special interests are upset because they can’t operate in an open democratic world, so they went dark to capture the court,” said Whitehouse, tracing the origins of this latest hostile takeover of the court to the 1971 Powell Memo that laid out in detail ways for corporate interests to reassert control over the political arena.

“These same billionaires are now enmeshed in the controversies involving Supreme Court judges,” Whitehouse added. “When you see the court’s records and the dark money around it, it’s hard to argue this is a legitimate court following traditional judicial principles.”

Whitehouse points to the recent West Virginia v EPA ruling as an example of how these special interest groups work to shape law and public policy. In its 6-3 decision, the court essentially gutted the regulatory agency’s ability to protect Americans from environmental pollutants. The ruling was based on an unprecedented judicial concept known as the Major Questions Doctrine, which argues a federal agency’s authority does not extend to issues of major political or economic significance.

“These words have never been used by the court before,” Whitehouse said. “You see dark money think tank and academic areas where this notion was planted, fertilized, propagated and then pushed out and these judges picked it up.”

Whitehouse called the case a “dangerous example” of the court’s interference in the government’s ability to protect Americans.

A growing backlash Michael Waldman, whose book, “The Supermajority: How the Supreme Court Divided America,” examines the first year of the court under its current

conservative majority, says the justices are “working aggressively to change the reading of the constitution and thus the country.”

Alongside the West Virginia case, he highlights two others, the Dobbs ruling overturning Roe v Wade and the Bruen decision, which said states can only consider “history and tradition” dating back to the time of the founders and not current safety concerns when it comes to regulating gun rights.

“Does this sound like a court or like the caucus of a political party,” Waldman quipped, noting there are inherent structural issues that make the court susceptible to capture. Yes, he says, the court’s structure was designed to insulate justices from undue political influence.

Yet the court’s makeup is almost entirely driven by election outcomes for Congress and the Presidency.

“One political party has won the popular vote in 7 of the last 8 presidential elections,” explained Waldman, “while the other

Both Whitehouse and Waldman agree that there is now a rising groundswell of opposition to the court’s recent tilt to the right, and they stress that any reform efforts – imposing term limits and introducing biennial appointments, for example – cannot and should not run ahead of public opinion.

“The idea has to be put out there,” said Waldman, noting that for decades conservative groups worked assiduously to make issues like Supreme Court appointments kitchen table issues while those to the left tended to dismiss these more procedural questions in favor of broader causes.

“This is a kitchen table issue,” Waldman stressed.

“The most significant constitutional change comes in the court of public opinion.”

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LA CORTE SUPREMA VS EL TRIBUNAL DE OPINIÓN PÚBLICA Si bien SCOTUS es el tribunal más alto del país, la confianza del público en la institución nunca ha sido tan baja.

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ay un viejo chiste en DC sobre cómo los jueces de la Corte Suprema hacen las peores citas.

No aceptan regalos y por eso insisten en pagar, pero no ganan tanto dinero, por lo que eligen los restaurantes más baratos. (¡Redoble de tambores!)

Se le perdonaría que no lo supiera, basándonos en la serie de revelaciones sobre retiros de lujo no revelados anteriormente y mansiones rodantes que ahora disfrutan algunos en el tribunal.

La realidad es que si bien SCOTUS es el tribunal más alto del país, la confianza pública en la institución nunca ha sido tan baja, una de las razones por las que el lunes el tribunal publicó un código de ética que, según muchos, hace poco para remediar la situación.

Mientras tanto, decisiones recientes sobre temas que van desde el aborto hasta las armas y el derecho al voto muestran claramente cómo el tribunal y las opiniones de la mayoría del público estadounidense se están moviendo en direcciones casi diametralmente opuestas. Y, según el senador Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) y Michael Waldman, presidente del Centro Brennan para la Justicia, eso es intencionado.

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party has chosen 6 of the last 9 justices.

The last time the Democrats appointed the court majority was 1970. The last time Democrats appointed a Supreme Court justice was 1946.”

“El tribunal ha sido un agente de su propia destrucción de reputación”, dijo Whitehouse, coautor de un proyecto de

ley que impondría límites de mandato de 18 años a los jueces en ejercicio.

(Estados Unidos se encuentra entre los cinco países con mandato vitalicio para el tribunal más alto).The US is among just 5 countries with life tenure for the highest court.)

Capturando la corte Hablando en un evento reciente copatrocinado por el Centro Brennan, Whitehouse describió un esfuerzo de décadas de la derecha para lograr lo que se conoce como “captura regulatoria”, un término que se remonta a la Edad Dorada de mediados del siglo XIX, cuando los magnates del ferrocarril intentaron llenar la comisión que supervisaba los ferrocarriles del país con “compinches y amigos”.

Un avance rápido hasta el día de hoy, y esa misma estrategia se está aplicando ahora a la Corte Suprema.

"Algunos intereses especiales muy grandes están molestos porque no pueden operar en un mundo democrático abierto, por lo que se negaron a capturar la corte", dijo Whitehouse, rastreando los orígenes de esta última toma hostil de la corte hasta el Memorándum de Powell de 1971 que describía en detalle formas para que los intereses corporativos reafirmaran el control sobre la arena política.

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controversias que involucran a jueces de la Corte Suprema", añadió Whitehouse. “Cuando ves los registros del tribunal y el dinero oscuro que los rodea, es difícil argumentar que este es un tribunal legítimo que sigue los principios judiciales tradicionales”.

Whitehouse señala el reciente fallo de Virginia Occidental contra la EPA como un ejemplo de cómo estos grupos de intereses especiales trabajan para dar forma a las leyes y las políticas públicas. En su decisión de 6 a 3, el tribunal esencialmente destruyó la capacidad de la agencia reguladora para proteger a los estadounidenses de los contaminantes ambientales. El fallo se basó en un concepto judicial sin precedentes conocido como la Doctrina de las Cuestiones Mayores, que sostiene que la autoridad de una agencia federal no se extiende a cuestiones de gran importancia política o económica.

“Estas palabras nunca antes habían sido utilizadas por el tribunal”, dijo Whitehouse.

“Se ven grupos de expertos sobre dinero oscuro y áreas académicas donde esta noción fue plantada, fertilizada, propagada y luego expulsada y estos jueces la recogieron”.

Whitehouse calificó el caso como un “ejemplo peligroso” de la interferencia del tribunal en la capacidad del gobierno para proteger a los estadounidenses.

Un rechazo creciente Michael Waldman, cuyo libro, “The Supermajority: How the Supreme Court Divided America”, examina el primer año de la corte bajo su actual mayoría conservadoradice que los jueces están "trabajando agresivamente para cambiar la lectura de la Constitución y, por tanto, del país".

Además del caso de Virginia Occidental, destaca otros dos: el fallo Dobbs que anuló Roe v Wade y la decisión Bruen, que decía que los estados sólo pueden considerar "la historia y la tradición" que

se remontan a la época de los fundadores y no las preocupaciones de seguridad actuales cuando se trata de regular los derechos de armas. “¿Suena esto como un tribunal o como el comité de un partido político?”, bromeó Waldman, señalando que hay cuestiones estructurales inherentes que hacen que el tribunal sea susceptible de ser capturado. Sí, dice, la estructura del tribunal fue diseñada para aislar a los jueces de influencias políticas indebidas.

Sin embargo, la composición del tribunal depende casi exclusivamente de los resultados de las elecciones para el Congreso y la Presidencia.

“Un partido político ganó el voto popular en 7 de las últimas 8 elecciones presidenciales”, explicó Waldman, “mientras que el otro partido eligió a 6 de los últimos 9 jueces. La última vez que los demócratas nombraron a la mayoría del tribunal fue en 1970. La última vez que los demócratas nombraron a un juez de la Corte Suprema fue en 1946”.

Tanto Whitehouse como Waldman coinciden en que ahora existe una creciente oleada de oposición a la reciente inclinación de la corte hacia la derecha, y subrayan que cualquier esfuerzo de reforma - imponer límites a los mandatos e introducir nombramientos bienales, por ejemplo - no puede ni debe ir por delante de la opinión pública.

La idea tiene que difundirse”, dijo Waldman, señalando que durante décadas los grupos conservadores trabajaron asiduamente para que cuestiones como los nombramientos de la Corte Suprema fueran temas de mesa mientras que los de izquierda tendieron a descartar estas cuestiones más procesales en favor de causas más amplias.

“Este es un tema de mesa”, enfatizó Waldman. "El cambio constitucional más significativo se produce en el tribunal de la opinión pública".