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San Jose, CA 95122 Info: 1-888-321-9972 Free Heart Screening for Children Date & time: by appointment Location: Valley Medical Center or family’s home Info: www.infant-heart.com (408) 885-4415 Tattoo Removalthe city helps youth remove tattoo, between 14 and 25 years of age Location: 1694 Adrian Way San Jose, CA 95122 Info: (408) 794-1660 Skills to Succeedfree supportive services to female ex-offenders (jail or prison) Info: (408) 213-0961 ext. 26

A Walk in the Wild: Continuing John Muir’s Journey Final Week Ends January 22nd. Explore the legacy of John Muir’s life and how he continues to influence our relationship with the natural world in the first-ever museum exhibition of its kind.

Oakland Museum of California • 1000 Oak St. | Oakland, CA 94607 • Admission is $12 general $9 seniors & students, $6 youth free for children 8 and under Spanish Storytime Date: Fridays Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Fremont Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd.

Fremont, CA 94538 Info: (510) 745-1414 New Children’s Books Wanted Date: Now – January 20, 2012 Time: library hours Location: San Jose Public Libraries Info: (408) 808-2361 American Red Cross T-shirt Promotion Date: Now – January 31 Time: depending on blood drive location Location: Northern CA blood centers Info: free t-shirt afer donation of blood www.redcrossblood.org Native American & Spanish Encounters: Now and Then Date: January 14 Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Location: Peralta Hacienda’s Center for History and Community 1488 Coolidge Ave. Oakland, CA 94601 Info: free event Oakland Citizen Humanitarian Award Date: January 15 Time: 7:00pm Location: Paramount Theater 2025 Broadway Oakland, CA 94612

Info: (510) 287-8880 www.mlktribute.com 2012 Freedom Train Date: January 16 Time: 9:00am Location: San Jose Diridon Station 65 Cahill St. San Jose, CA Info: in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 32nd Anual Martin Luther King Luncheon Date: January 16 Time: 10:30am – 2:30pm Location; Emmanuel Family Life Center 467 N. White Rd. San Jose, CA Info: (408) 292-3157 www.sjacsa.org Welcome Home Celebration Date: January 16 Time: 6:oopm – 8:00pm Location: Overfelt High School Room F-5 1835 Cunningham Ave. San Jose, CA 95122 Info: (408) 347-5955 San Jose Unified Transitional Kindergarten Meeting Date: January 19 Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm Location: SJUSD Central Office 855 Lenzen Ave. San Jose, CA 95126 Info: (408) 535-6204 www.sjusd.org

P.O. Box 1990 San Jose, CA 95109 99 North First Stree, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95113

Dormant Fruit Tree Pruning Date: January 21 Time: 9:30am – 11:30am Location: Historic Orchard South of Taylor St. Adjacent to the River Park Trails San Jose, CA Info: (408) 298-7657 www.grpg.org Winter Classes at MHP Date: begin January 24 Time: depends on class Location: School of Arts & Culture Mexican Heritage Plaza (MHP) 1700 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95116 Info: (408) 794-6250 nelly@schoolofartsandculture.org Silicon Valley Latino Democratic Forum Speaker Series: Catherine Sandoval Date: January 27 Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm Location: Flames Restaurant 88 S. 4th St. San Jose, CA 95112 Info: (408) 533-3480

Need Food?

Info: 1-800-984-3663 www.shfb.org ¿Preparados para una emergencia?

Solicite plan informativo Llame a Graciela Alfaro (408) 849-2440 Clínica de salud gratuita The Pacific Free clinic Para personas que no tienen seguro médico Lugar: Overfelt High School 1835 Cunningham Avenue Informes: 1-888-321-9972. ¿Quieres sacarte el tatuaje?

Se inicio la inscripción para jóvenes entre 14 y 25 años Lugar: 1694 Adrian Way San José, CA 95122 Informes:(408) 794-1660 Fax (408) 923-5215 Dpto de Salud Mental Llame al 1(800) 704-0900 o (408) 885-5673 y reciba ayuda

So I Married Abraham Lincoln Date: January 27-28 Tme: 8pm Location: Dance Mission Theater 3316 24th St. San Francisco, CA 94110 Info: www.paufvedance.org Free Clinic Location: Overfelt High School 1835 Cunningham Ave.

Done celulares y pagers Lugar: Happy Hollow 1300 Senter Road Hora: 10:00am - 5:00 pm San Jose, CA 95112 Informes (408) 794-6404 ¿Necesita Comida?

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JAN 13 - JAN 19, 2012 Senador Joe Simitian reconocido como Defensor de los Medios de la Comunidad CreaTV San Jose, el centro de TV pública sin fines de lucro de California, anunció que el senador Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto) y la compañía de tecnología Xilinx Inc. recibieron los premios al Defensor de los Medios de la Comunidad (Community Media Champion) y a la Tecnología Habilitante. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www.el-observador.com/local Silicon Valley Education Foundation Receives Grant The Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) secured a $20,000 grant to continue presenting its summer math and science programs for underserved students across Santa Clara County. Read more online at: www.el-observador.com/education

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Uno de diez fumadores oculta su tabaquismo Los nuevos resultados de una encuesta nacional arrojaron que uno de diez fumadores (13%) en los Estados Unidos no revela su nivel de tabaquismo a los prestadores de atención médica. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www.el-observador. com/health Greenlining Institute Joins CA Clean Money Campaign The Greenlining Institute endorses Assembly Bill 1148, the California DISCLOSE Act, to improve funder disclosure on political advertisements. Read more online at: www. el-observador.com/national

Sheets™ y Pitbull presentan campaña nacional Sheets™ Brand Energy Strips, la nueva manera de generar energía, lanzó una campaña de publicidad de alcance nacional que apunta a llegar a la comunidad hispana. Sigue leyendo en nuestra red a: www.el-observador.com/health California among states to receive grant to revitalize housing U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced that 13 communities across the U.S. will receive $3.6 million in Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants. Read more online at: www.elobservador.com/national

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Lend Your Voice: Become a Commissioner

Dave Cortese President of the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County

I invite you to join a board or commission to provide regular advice to the entire Board of Supervisors and me on issues that interest you. As an elected official, I represent you. It’s my job to ensure that your voice is heard. Therefore, I am always pleased when I see residents voice their opinions. Your advice helps to guide my decisions.

The mission of the County’s boards and commissions is to advise the Board of Supervisors in their decision making process through direct resident participation. There are numerous commissions on issues ranging from mental health and homeless healthcare to veterans affairs and plumbing examiners.

This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in your communities and gain insight into the local government process. But most importantly, it provides you with an avenue to provide your voice to the decisions that the Board makes.

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These commissions meet monthly or quarterly, so there is not a large time commitment involved. Yet the input that you can give to the Board is important.

I want to highlight a few of the commissions here to let you know what opportunities are available. If you are interested in any of these or would like more information on other opportunities, please contact Michelle Pelayo Osorio in my office at 408-299-5030 or michelle. osorio@bos.sccgov.org.

Board of Examiners

Plumbing

In unincorporated Santa Clara County, a certificate of competency is required for everyone performing plumbing work except for contractors, apprentices and utility work. This commission prepares and conducts examinations for these certificates to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public.

This appointee needs to be a licensed plumbing contractor.

HIV Planning Council for Prevention and Care Great strides have been made towards the prevention, treatment, and care of HIV. However there is much more that needs to be done.

This council establishes priorities for the allocation of funds within Santa Clara

Hector Curriel hcurrie1777@yahoo.com

County, participates in the development of the Statewide coordinated statement of needs, and establishes methods for obtaining input on community needs and priorities. With your help, we can continue the fight against this disease.

THE REVEREND MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Sister Counties The County has three commissions whose mission is to foster the exchange of art, culture, education, trade and technology between Santa Clara County and its sister counties. The Moscow Sister-County Commission conducts special events, participates in travel delegations and encourages open communication between the two governments.

Homeless Healthcare Advisory Board On any given day, there are over 7,000 homeless persons in Santa Clara County. This board advises the Board of Supervisors on matters related to the operation of the County’s health clinics that serve the homeless.

Mental Health Board The goal of the County’s Mental Health Department is to provide the necessary services to clients that promote recovery, maintenance and return to the community. Since these issues can be very complex, the Mental Health Board acts as a forum for clients, families and other constituents about the needs and quality of services for the mentally ill. There are two available appointments on this board. The first is for a family member of a person that is receiving or has received mental health services. The second is for a person who is receiving mental health services.

If you have any questions or comments about these boards and commissions or any other issue, please contact me at 408-299-5030 or dave.cortese@bos.sccgov.org.

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have to know Plato and Aristotle TO SERVE; You do not have to know Einstein’s Theory of Relativity TO SERVE; You do not have to know the Second Theory of Thermodynamics in Physics TO SERVE! You only need a heart full of Grace.

We have a three-day weekend of January 14-1516, 2012 because our nation has chosen to honor The Reverend Martin Luther king, Jr. who called all of us to ethical, moral and social accountability during his leadership of the Civil Rights Movement. King delivered the moving I HAVE A DREAM speech on August 28, 1963, the keynote address at the MARCH ON WASHINGTON FOR JOBS AND FREEDOM.

And finally, our former Secretary of State, Colin Powell, began a program a few years ago which is called “AMERICAN PROMISE”.

This program is designed to provide opportunities TO SERVE ; to be able to help other people and learn while

Today, I want to suggest that our local libraries acquire copies of a book entitled “A PATRIOTS HANDBOOK’ whose author is Caroline Kennedy, daughter of former President J.F. Kennedy. In that book, the following quotations may be found:

performing public services.

PUBLIC SERVICE can be accomplished through mentoring and teaching.

A statement by California Governor Hiram Johnson: “Democrats and Republicans alike are citizens and equal patriotism is in each.

Every citizen can say ‘I am a patriot.” There is no Democrat; no Republican patriotism. It is all really AMERICAN PATRIOTISM!” Former President Ronald Reagan said, “All great changes in America begin at the dinner table. Parents need this occasion to talk to their kids. We can all learn from our children---They are so idealistic.”

And, the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “You do not have to have a college degree TO SERVE; You do not have to make your subject and verb agree TO SERVE; You do not

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his main concern would be the disparity in income distribution and the ‘upside down’ nature of IRS tax policy which permits the very wealthy and corporations to avoid paying their fair share of the cost of the complex infrastructure (schools, transportation systems, communications systems, this nation’s natural resources, etc.). He would be concerned about the inability of Congress to pass a Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act which would fix the current broken system. In addition,

His Non-violent call for justice and equity

The late President John Fitzgerald Kennedy inspired people to look within themselves to find solutions to their concerns. During his inaugural address he said, “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world, ‘A sk not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of Man. Finally, whether you are a citizen of America or a citizen of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward; with history as our final judge of our deed, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking God’s blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth, God’s work must truly be our own.”

What would Rev. Dr. M.L. King, if alive today, say to all of us? I believe

Dr. King would be concerned about the high cost of acquiring an education at all levels (k-12 + college) because becoming informed and educated provides one with the path to achieve a personal ‘A merican Dream’.

At all levels of the complex justice system, both local, state, and federal, Dr. King would be very concerned about the excessive representation of persons of color in the foster children system, juvenile hall, and prison. Those being jailed are often victimized by the lack of job training and not being paid a living wage.

On this 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s “I HAVE A DREAM” speech, make a commitment to personally address the ‘improvements’ needed by taking the time to become involved, engaged, and committed to doing what is possible where you are today. The ‘A merican Dream’ cannot exist without our collective and collaborative efforts which address ways of having all of us have access to the ‘A merican Dream’.

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Rallying for Hope

“Tonight is not about the politicians, it is about us, the people, finding ways to live the decent lives that we deserve” Osvaldo Castillo El Observador

The current economic recession has affected several people in many ways. Some have lost their jobs, others have lost their homes and many have lost hope.

Photo courtesy of the South Bay Labor Union.

On Monday, January 9, members of the Dream Menders group as well as other community leaders gathered at the San Jose City Hall Rotunda to discuss ways to improve the economic and living conditions of the citizens of San Jose and the United States.

“Tonight is not about the politicians, it is about us, the people, finding ways to live the decent lives that we deserve,” said Chris Wilder, Director of Valley Medical Foundation. “However, we are fortunate enough to have some political leaders fighting for us in Washington. Leaders like Representative Zoe Lofgren.”

“Life was not easy for me growing up,” Lofgren began. “But despite the difficulties, I was still given a chance to get to where I am today. People are just not given a chance at a decent life anymore and that is wrong.”

Lofgren added that Republicans have told the American people that they are “on their own” and do not want to contribute any ideas that would help the economy and those who are suffering.

“But the Democrats are working hard to come up with ideas that would improve the lives of everyone,”

Photo courtesy of the South Bay Labor Union.

Lofgren said. “One of the ideas is to stop avoidable foreclosures. Too many homes are being taken away and it is time to end this.”

Lofgren asked the citizens in attendance to write to their representatives and hold them accountable for what is going on in Washington, including President Obama.

“There are so many who say that there is nothing that can be done,” Lofgren said. “But they are wrong.

This is about your future and your children’s future.”

Also in attendance was Scott Myers-Lipton, a Sociology Professor at San Jose State. He and his students presented some ideas on how to create jobs and fix the economy. One of those

ideas included a Public Works Program.

“Public Works jobs were created following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and helped New Orleans’ economy recover,” MyersLipton said. “Public Works worked in the 1930s and it can work today.”

Another of Myers-Lipton’s ideas included increasing San Jose’s minimum wage to $10.

Finally, Jerry Hinkle, an Environmental Economist Team Leader, suggested that the government should invest in “Green” jobs that would help fix the economy.

“These jobs are the jobs of the future and we need to start training more people to do these jobs,” Hinkle said.

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Las mujeres y las finanzas personales

Jason Alderman

Según muchos indicadores, las vidas de las mujeres cambiaron significativamente en los últimos años.

De acuerdo con un informe integral del gobierno, llamado “Women in America” (“Mujeres en América” www.whitehouse.gov/dataon-women), a pesar de que situaciones socioeconómicas con respecto a las mujeres han mejorado, muchas mujeres todavía afrontan varios obstáculos en respecto a las finanzas personales.

Hallazgos principales del informe: • Las mujeres viven más que los hombres y son más propensas a padecer problemas de salud graves que entorpecen su capacidad de trabajar – y no se someten a tratamientos necesarios debido a los costos.

• A pesar de que la diferencia de ingresos entre los hombres y las mujeres se sigue acortando, todavía es significativa: Entre los trabajadores a tiempo completo, el porcentaje de

ingreso semanal de la mujer en comparación con el del hombre aumentó del 62 por ciento en 1979 al 80 por ciento en 2009.

• Actualmente se gradúan más mujeres que hombres de la escuela secundaria y de la universidad, pero muchas menos obtienen títulos en ingeniería, ciencias informáticas y otros campos de mayor remuneración.

• Las mujeres cada vez se casan más tarde, tienen menos hijos o no tienen hijos, no obstante, son más

Budgeting Basics For Kids StatePoint

Do you want your kids to be sensible about money, but aren’t sure where to begin?

You’re not alone.

Most teens --55 percent according to a new study from Capital One Financial Corporation-- say they would like to learn more about money management skills. However, half (51 percent) of them report that their parents discuss money and banking concepts with them once a month or less.

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“Overall, teens report limited practical experience managing money,” says Shelley Solheim, Director of Financial Education at Capital One. “By having conversations about finance and finding ways for them to practice necessary skills when buying school supplies or clothing, parents can better prepare their kids for the real world.”

community papers or online coupon sites for discounted activities.

Here are some tips to help you and your kids create and manage a kid-friendly budget:

• Be flexible: If your teens really want big-ticket items, work with them to find the money. They can find ways to cut costs by clipping coupons, looking for sales or buying used items. Any extra earnings can then be put into a savings account, which lets families work towards savings goals together.

• Make it a family affair: Sit down and compile a list of supplies your kids need and activities they want to pursue. Then see if you have any leftover supplies from previous trips to the store, such as binders that can be re-used. You can also scour

• Create a budget: Ask your children how much they think is reasonable to spend on the things they want. Then draft a list and price each item using the Internet or a mobile app. If you exceed projected estimates, work together to prioritize the list.

Parents can also turn to

Internet sites to help encourage their kids’ financial skills, using methods and tools that resonate well with them, such as online and video games. In fact, 76 percent of teens say educational video and online games are a good way to learn, according to the study from Capital One. One such tool is the kid-friendly website JA Finance Park Virtual, which tasks kids with meeting real-life needs such as developing a budget, maintaining a household, supporting a family and pursuing a career through virtual simulation. To learn more, visit www.financepark.ja.org.

Most of all, don’t wait to begin talking to your kids about money. The earlier they start and the more they know, the better they’ll be prepared for the real world.

propensas a vivir en la pobreza, particularmente las familias de madres solteras.

• Las mujeres son menos propensas que los hombres a trabajar fuera del hogar (61 por ciento contra 75 por ciento en 2009) y son mucho más propensas a trabajar a medio tiempo y tomar licencia para criar a los hijos o cuidar de familiares mayores.

Claramente, las mujeres necesitan tomar las riendas de su bienestar financiero.

A continuación, algunas sugerencias por dónde comenzar: Desarrolle un presupuesto para llevar un registro de los ingresos y de los gastos.

Puede descargar una plantilla para calcular presupuestos o buscar paquetes de software y servicios de administración de cuentas en internet, como Quicken (www.quicken.com), Mint. com (www.mint.com), Yodlee (www.yodlee.com) y

Mvlopes com).

(www.mvlopes.

Comience a calcular la jubilación que necesitará: • La herramienta Retirement Estimator (www.ssa. gov/estimator) del Seguro Social ingresa automáticamente la información de sus ingresos en base a sus registros para calcular los beneficios del Seguro Social en diferentes situaciones, como por ejemplo, la edad de jubilarse, estimaciones de futuros ingresos, etc.

• Averigüe si el sitio web del administrador de su plan 401(k) posee una calculadora para calcular cuánto acumulará en diversas situaciones de aporte e inversión. En caso de que no sea así, pruebe la calculadora de jubilación de AARP en Bankrate.com para determinar su actual posición financiera y cuánto necesitará ahorrar para suplir sus necesidades de jubilación.

Realice una investiga-

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ción. Existen muchas herramientas útiles de administración y educación financiera personal disponibles en internet, como por ejemplo: • El programa MyMoneyCheckUp™ de la Fundación Nacional para el Asesoramiento Crediticio ofrece una evaluación paso a paso de su comportamiento y salud financiera general en cuatro áreas de las finanzas personales: Gestión de presupuestos y créditos, ahorro e inversión, planificación para la jubilación y administración del capital inmobiliario (www.mymoneycheckup.org).

• El Sitio Web para Mujeres del Seguro Social brinda información sobre la jubilación, discapacidades y otros asuntos. También puede ordenar o descargar la publicación informativa y gratuita: “What Every Woman Should Know” (www.ssa. gov/women).

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Social Change: A New Year’s Resolution for 2012

JAN 13 - JAN 19, 2012

The Many Faces of Martin Luther King, Jr.

NewsUSA

Political unrest, environmental crises and economic challenges on a global scale practically defined 2011.

The Arab Spring ousted three iron-fisted rulers, a deadly earthquake led to mass radiation exposure in Japan and Occupy Wall Street emerged to be a historical, internationally united protest.

Will that momentum continue throughout 2012?

All signs point to yes, and Walden University’s recent Social Change Impact Report confirms the trend.

The survey shows that more than nine in 10 Americans (92 percent) have taken action to engage in positive social change in the past year and that more than half of them are committed to engaging in future positive change as individuals acting on their own or in informal groups.

The Social Change Impact Report also states that

nearly nine in 10 adults in the U.S. (88 percent) believe the best way to have an impact on the world is to make change at the local level. At a time when many families are vulnerable, and fewer resources are available to support the socioeconomic challenges that exist, individuals now more than ever have the opportunity to make a difference in their communities and beyond.

Walden University offers five practical tips to encourage citizens to participate in 2012.

1. Think about what kind of positive social change you want to effect.

2. Assess what specific skills or expertise you can offer to help address a particular need.

3. Connect your passion and skills with your commitment to serve.

4. Research ways your workplace can get involved in the community.

5. Use a resource that can match you with an organization that needs your skills.

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

— Martin Luther King Jr., I Have a Dream, 1963.

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Everyone has a different vision of what Martin Luther King, Jr. meant to the world. King was a philosopher, a preacher, a man of peace and a risk taker.

He was strong, thoughtful, intelligent and direct in his mission to spread hope, justice and democracy for all.

There have always been strong opinions regarding our national memorials -; from the location and aesthetics of the National World War II Memorial to the abstract design of the Vietnam Memorial.

A passionate discussion has surfaced surrounding the design of the Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial.

Recently, we received a letter from one member of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) regarding the Stone of Hope, calling the image “confrontational” and creating a stir in the press. What did not get reported was that there are seven design elements

required for CFA final approval, and we had received a “green light” on all but one.

“My uncle was very strong and confrontational with the weapon of love and nonviolence.”

While it is not unusual for the CFA and foundations similar to ours to have creative differences, we were surprised at the criticism, since we had submitted images of the Stone of Hope to the CFA since November.

Now, we should work on the task at hand -; building a four-acre memorial honoring Dr. King. The memorial will be the first on the National Mall to honor a man of peace and a person of color. The Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation has already raised $93 million from individuals, corporations and foundations, and we anticipate beginning construction shortly.

We scheduled a faceto-face meeting with the chairman of the CFA this week. We agreed that some tweaking needs to be made, not a major overhaul. We will submit an updated image, and it is our hope to receive final CFA approval.

During our Design Competition in 2000, our team considered more than 1,000 images and pictures of Dr. King. It was ultimately decided that the image of him with his arms folded, as portrayed by photographer Bob Fitch, was ideal.

Mr. Isaac Newton Farris Jr., the nephew of Dr. King and president and chief executive officer of The King Center in Atlanta, agreed with our selection. “He said,

McKissack & McKissack, an African American woman-owned architectural and construction firm, will head the Design-Build team. The majority of the granite used will be domestic granite -; we will soon announce the sources of that granite.

We are confident that, at the end of the day, we will build a memorial which honors the legacy of Dr. King and one that inspires visitors from across the globe.

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New Report: How Digital Learning Connects Technology and Teaching to Meet Today’s Educational Challenges Washington, DC

Digital learning can connect middle and high school students with better teaching and learning experiences while also addressing three major challenges facing the nation’s education system—access to good teaching, tight budgets, and boosting student achievement—according to a new

report from the Alliance for Excellent Education.

“To overcome these obstacles, the nation’s education system cannot continue to conduct business as usual,” said Bob Wise, president of the Alliance for Excellent Education and former governor of West Virginia.

“Applying technological tools of real-time data and assessments; adaptive soft-

Community Foundation funds programs to help immigrants learn English MOUNTAIN VIEW

Silicon Valley Community Foundation has awarded $836,417 in grants to expand and improve English language instruction for immigrants in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

Fourteen organizations received funding to provide English language instruction and vocational language classes in classroom settings, or online, to immigrants.

“By investing strategically in programs that help adult immigrants and refugees learn English, we’re helping families overcome one of the biggest barriers to participating in their communities, ” said Manuel J. Santamaria, grantmaking director at the Community Foundation.

The grants are designed to improve coordination between community colleges and adult schools, to provide “anytime-anywhere” programs that use a mix of onsite and online technology to deliver instruction, and to help immigrants acquire employment related language skills.

More than 4,500 students have received ESL or vocational ESL instruction as a result of Commu-

nity Foundation funding.

Including the latest round of grants, the Community Foundation has invested $2.5 million in language acquisition since 2009.

The Alliance for Language Learners’ Integration, Education and Success received a grant of $77,950 to establish a new network of community colleges and adult schools in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties that will coordinate regional initiatives to increase access to, and success for, students in high-quality ESL programs. It will be the first network of its kind in the region to focus on meeting the needs of adult English language learners.

The Building Skills Partnership received an $80,000 grant to continue providing training for janitors and other building service workers by providing vocational English classes at leading Silicon Valley companies.

Cañada College received a grant of $90,000 to continue a community-based ESL program that allows adult students the opportunity to earn collegetransferrable credits. The program also offers college level computer training and career counseling.

ware; online and digital content from many sources; and constant communication with students, parents and others involved in a student’s education process, the teacher is able to design the pathway that works best for each student to realize his or her maximum learning potential.

technology, ‘we can’t get there from here,’” said Wise.

“Incremental, fragmented progress will no longer meet the needs of students. When paired with effective teaching, personalized learning, and the elements of successful whole-school reform, technology can accelerate the pace of improvement.”

“Slapping a netbook on top of a textbook is not enough,” said Wise. “By applying technical tools, teachers can become true educational designers who harness the best pedagogy available to meet the individual needs of their students.”

The Digital Learning Imperative highlights how effective educational technology strategies link the “Three Ts”—teaching, technology, and use of time—with overall whole-school reform strategies. Only when the Three Ts are used together can schools be expected to accelerate improvement.

The report, The Digital Learning Imperative: How Teaching and Technology Meet Today’s Educational Challenges, comes one month in advance of the first-ever national Digital Learning Day scheduled for Wednesday, February 1, which is spearheaded by the Alliance.

“In just the last two years,” Wise noted, “many more states, districts, and school leaders are looking for technology solutions and the number of students taking online courses or using mobile devices to learn is soaring. Yet the nation’s education system has made only incremental progress toward ensuring all stu-

Digital Learning Day is a culminating event in a year-round national awareness campaign to improve teaching and learning. dents graduate from high school ready for college and a career.”

According to the report, which significantly updates and expands on an Alliance brief released in 2010, the United States faces three critical challenges in education: 1. America’s high schools are not improving fast enough so that all students are graduating college and career ready and able to compete in a rapidly changing world. Presently, the nation cannot meet President Obama’s goals for college completion without dramatically improving the quality of learning in secondary schools.

2. Continued economic strains on state and local tax bases mean most schools have little hope for new funding sources or increases anytime soon, forcing leaders to rethink how resources are used. State policymakers and education leaders will continue to be challenged with raising student performance amidst tightened budgets.

3. Many students still do not have access to highly qualified, skilled teachers; the best available teaching strategies that meet their individual needs; or enriching learning experiences.

“Simply put, this report documents that, without effective applications of

The Alliance will showcase schools and teachers already using technology to improve teaching and learning in a national town hall meeting in Washington, DC during the first-ever national Digital Learning Day on February 1, 2012. Teachers, librarians, principals, administrators, and those who contribute to the learning of students are encouraged to sign up to participate in the day’s activities.

Download The Digital Learning Imperative at http:// w w w.all4ed.org/files/DigitalLearningImperative.pdf.

To learn more about Digital Learning Day, visit http://www. digitallearningday.org.

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Supervisor George Shirakawa Elected President of the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors of Supervisors in 2009. He served as Vice President of the Board last year. He currently chairs the Public Safety and Justice Committee and serves as Vice Chair of the Children, Seniors and Families Committee and the Disaster Council.

Supervisor George Shirakawa SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF.

The County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors elected Supervisor George Shirakawa as President of the Board for 2012.

Shirakawa will unveil his 2012 initiatives at his State of the County address, on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 12:00 p.m., in the County Government Center Board Chambers.

“I am entering my 20th year in elected public service,” said Shirakawa. “I am pleased to have the support of my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors and look forward to working with the County administration, staff and community to tackle the challenges facing us in 2012.”

Shirakawa was elected to represent District 2 in 2008 and began his service on the County Board

He also represents Santa Clara County on various regional boards including serving as an alternate on the executive board of the Association of Bay Area Governments, delegate on Bay Area Regional Hazardous Waste Management Facility Allocation, and alternate on the Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors.

Shirakawa also serves as a delegate or liaison to several County entities. Among them are the Emergency Preparedness Council, Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, Mental Health Board, Planning Commission, the Joint Committee on Child Care and the Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee.

George Shirakawa was born in Hanford, California in 1962, and moved to San Jose, California in 1963.

George has an ethnically diverse family heritage.

His parents and grandparents worked in the fields of the Central Valley and taught him the importance

of working hard, being responsible and respecting others.

George grew up in the Sal Si Puedes neighborhood, and is a product of the Mayfair Elementary School now known as Cesar E. Chavez Elementary School.

He excelled at school and sports while attending Silver Creek High School.

Having a young family, he worked two jobs while attending college. Being the grandson of a decorated World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War Veteran, George was compelled to serve his country, so he enlisted in the United States Army and reached the rank of Sergeant.

George learned strong values from his parents. His mother worked as a telephone operator, was a member of CWA, and taught him the importance of hard work and the responsibilities of raising a family. George’s father, George Shirakawa, Sr., worked as a teacher and coach at Silver Creek High School, and was a City Council Member of San Jose for District 7. His father instilled in him the value of community service.

George has four children, Elena, Catalina, Alex and Anthony. He is also the proud grandfather of Fidel, Lorenzo, and Ryan.

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New Chair for the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors

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Enhancing Service to Transform Your Commute in 2012

VTA Announces New Express Buses and Express Service FEATURES: • Reclining, high-back seats • Free Wi-Fi • Overhead storage racks • Footrests • Reading lights.

Linda J. LeZotte, newly elected Board Chair.

Patrick S. Kwok, newly elected Vice Chair.

Don Gage, Outgoing Chair

San José, CA

ney with 30 years of practice specializing in the areas of land use, environmental and municipal law and corporate development. For eight years, she served as a distinguished member of the San José City Council leading the green building/ sustainability policy discussion, and six years as a San José Planning Commissioner. Linda is one of a select group of Silicon Valley and California attorneys who are accredited by the U.S. Green Building Council as a LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) in New Construction.

elected in 2005. In 2004, the council elected him mayor, and he twice served as vice mayor.

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors unanimously elected District 4 representative, Linda J. LeZotte, to serve as board chair for 2012. Director Patrick S. Kwok, P.E., representing District 5, was elected vice chair.

In her opening address, Chair LeZotte thanked outgoing chair Don Gage for his collaborative approach to leadership and expressed her intention to lead with a similar tone.

“I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues and staff this year in moving the district forward in a very positive direction. It’s my intention to be inclusive and to be open to ideas not only from employees but also from my colleagues. We face challenges with the district in keeping the district fiscally sound, and we need to keep our eye on the ball.”

LeZotte will be presenting a State of the District address at the Jan. 31 water district board meeting and will lay out some of the priorities she hopes to accomplish in 2012.

Director LeZotte was elected in November 2010 to represent District 4, which includes the City of Campbell, portions of Willow Glen and the Cambrian, North Almaden Valley and Blossom Hill areas of San José.

LeZotte is a local attor-

LeZotte chaired the Joint Venture Silicon Valley Sustainable Buildings Initiative, and serves on the Bay Area Climate CollaborativeGreen Building Group, the Santa Clara County Cities Association Green Building Collaborative as well as the Advisory Board of Sustainable Silicon Valley. She served as a member of the Envision 2040 San Jose General Plan Task Force.

The board of directors appointed Patrick S. Kwok to the district board in 2007 to fill a vacancy. In 2008, voters elected Kwok to represent District 5 which, with the recent redistricting, now includes parts of Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, and west San José.

Director Kwok was elected to the Cupertino City Council in 2001 and re-

He currently represents the district at the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority, Stevens Creek Trail Committee, Guadalupe—Coyote Resource Conservation District, and Groundwater Resources Association of California.

In addition to his elected office, Kwok has also served on numerous water-related boards and committees.

These include the California Water Environment Association, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and the Santa Clara Recycling and Waste Reduction Committee. He is currently a board member for Region 5 of the Association of California Water Agencies.

Ending his term as the 2011 chair, Director Don Gage reviewed key accomplishments during his year as chair, including a reduced budget, greater accountability and 12 capital projects which are generating between 900 and 1700 local jobs. “My accomplishments as the chair were really the result of all this whole board working together to make great things happen.”

He also acknowledged the work of staff and the sacrifices they have made in recent union contract negotiations for the financial stability of the district and community.

cess to bus stops and adjusted schedules that fit Silicon Valley workers’ preferred commute times.

San Jose, Calif.

On January 9, 2012, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) introduced new buses and enhanced service that will transform your commute from a stressful driving experience to a comfortable and convenient transit ride. VTA will operate 20 new diesel-electric hybrid commuter buses designed specifically for VTA’s Express Bus Service. These new buses are outfitted to better accommodate longer commutes and feature amenities such as reclining, high-back seats, free WiFi, overhead storage racks, footrests and reading lights.

VTA’s Express Buses connect residential neighborhoods with major employment centers throughout Santa Clara County and also connect with other regional transit providers. The new coaches will operate on Lines 102, 103, 120, 121, 122 and 182. New to VTA’s Express Service is Line 183 that will also feature the new commuter bus, traveling from Aborn & White Road to Fremont BART to serve Evergreen and East San Jose area residents. In addition, Express Bus Line 120 will now offer extended routing from Fremont BART to the Shoreline area in Mountain View.

“Our improved express service and high-amenity vehicles were created with the long-distance commuter in mind,” said VTA Board Chair and Santa Clara County Supervisor Ken Yeager. “By servicing tech centers and other large employers, VTA can attract new riders who may not have considered mass transit before.”

In June 2011, the VTA Board of Directors adopted a transit service plan that supported VTA’s objective to increase system efficiencies and ridership by investing in service, infrastructure, and the capital program. The plan included recommendations on how to enhance VTA’s Express Bus and Limited Stop Services.

Silicon Valley employers like Google, Yahoo!, Apple, Cisco and Ebay have established and evolved their own commuter bus services to compete for, and retain, talented high tech employees.

In an effort to provide a service that would attract Silicon Valley workers to public transit, VTA conducted a study to evaluate service options and desirable vehicle amenities. Based on the feedback received, VTA’s Express and Limited Stop service will now offer faster travel times, convenient ac-

“VTA is pleased to be in the position to deploy these enhanced, low-emission vehicles on our express bus routes, and I believe our riders will be pleased with the amenities on board based on the feedback we received from them,” said VTA General Manager Michael Burns. “We are meeting the demand for public transit as more and more people replace their car trips with bus and light rail trips in order to save money and become more environmentally friendly.”

VTA purchased 90 new, diesel electric hybrid buses made possible by a $53.4 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant and $6.9 million in California Proposition 1B funding. The 20 new express buses, manufactured by Gillig Corp. of Hayward, are part of that procurement. VTA’s long term plan is to replace all express buses with new vehicles as funding becomes available.

For more information, contact VTA Customer Service at (408) 321-2300; for the hearing impaired only call (408) 321-2330.

You can also log onto www. vta.org and sign-up to receive VTA email updates. Find VTA on Facebook at “SCVTA”, Twitter at “SantaclaraVTA”, and YouTube at www.youtube.com/scvta.

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CALFORNIA’S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM

Hilbert Morales, EL OBSERVADOR

‘Understanding the Over-representation of Latino Children in California’s Child Welfare System’ was the focus of a special hearing convened by Assemblymember Jim Beall, Chairman of the Assembly Select Committee on Foster Care.

The hearing held in Historic McDonnell Hall at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, San Jose, was provided by Bishop Patrick J. McGrath, Catholic Diocese of San Jose. In the past, Cesar E. Chavez conducted many United Farm Workers of America organizing efforts here assisted by co-founder Dolores Huerta.

A press conference was conducted prior to the beginning of the official hearing. As convener, Assembly member Beall introduced the six local community leaders who spoke briefly.

Each spoke about the need to address the current process whereby Latino youth were taken into foster care custody, later to juvenile

Assemblymember Jim Beall, Chariman of the Assembly Select Committee on Foster Care, held a special hearing at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. hall, and then graduated to the California prison system. Speakers included Mayor Chuck Reed, La Raza Roundtable Chair Victor Garza, UFW cofounder Dolores Huerta, County Executive Jeff Smith, and LULAC Chair Benny Diaz.

All expressed their thanks for being included to present their perspectives and

recommendations.

In Santa Clara County, with its 27% Latino population, 59% of all children in the local foster care system are Latino. It is this disproportionate over-representation of Latino children which has been a continuing challenge addressed by local community based organizations .

McDonnell Hall turned out to be too small for the overflow standing room only crowd of stakeholders present and interested in addressing the Foster Care Program within the Child Welfare System. The assembled panel did not directly address the specific methods and policies.

At this hearing not enough time was spent listening to

local grass roots input from Latinos(as) who personally experienced and survived the current Foster Care and Child Welfare system.

EO did observe TV 14 camera crew/reporter recording comments from local Latinos(as) just outside McDonnell Hall. Also observed were several mothers with babes in arms who came, could not get into the hearing room and then left without participating or contributing their experiences and concerns.

A question was posed to Maria Fuentes, Trustee, San Jose/Evergreen Community College, “Why was no one with mental health expertise included?” This entire foster care/child welfare system is replete

with mental health issues and challenges along with cultural, economic and environmental issues. An observation was that too many elected officials were present and given an opportunity ‘to make a comment’.

From 10:00 AM to about 11:45 AM EO observed no input from a concerned local Latino stakeholder. A recommendation is to design, fund and implement a pilot project which interviews individuals and families about their past experiences with Foster Care and Child Welfare programs. It is essential to capture existing feedback information.

A significant paradigm shift must occur soon. The current model is based on “pathological social behavior” which does not meet the accepted standards of the dominant Anglo-Saxon mainstream society. Is it possible to transition to a new paradigm which includes social, cultural, economic and environmental factors?

In addition, many parents need to be taught parenting skills. They know how to beget a child, but not how to raise a child. Parenting programs are needed by all sectors of our society according to Carmen Maldonado Johnson, who monitors court ordered parental visitations.

The Mental Health Department has developed a ‘Wrap Around full service therapy program” which is

successfully dealing with youth having serious emotional problems (SEP’s) and violence. The wrap-around mental health approach costs about $12,000 per year per child/family. This less costly corrective therapy approach needs to be seriously considered. Nancy Pena, Ph.D., Director, Mental Health Department needs to be invited to the next hearing or at the minimum consulted.

Governor Brown needs to be supported in his recent state budget recommendation which eliminates funding for juvenile prisons which care for incarcerated youth at a cost of $200,000 per youthful ward per year.

If the Select Committee on Foster Care is to improve the current Foster Care and Child Welfare System, it must address “the devilish details” of the entire existing system including ‘juvenile justice’, police, sheriffs, mental health, social services agencies and probation departments. Their union negotiators will resist changes which impact the current livelihoods of union members.

This 2012 election year and the current insufficient tax revenues to support the existing system, may assist Latino community activists and this Assembly Select Committee on Foster Care to achieve desired changes, which must cost less, to staff and implement effectively for the good of all of us.

Election Bill Passes Senate Committee SACRAMENTO

On January 10, Assemblymember Paul Fong (D-Cupertino) announced his Assembly Bill (AB) 1413 unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments. AB 1413 streamlines the elec-

tion process to ensure that California’s new “top two” primary election system is efficient and cost effective.

In February 2009, the Legislature approved Senate Constitutional Amendment 4, which was passed by the voters as Proposition 14 during the June 2010

statewide primary election. As a result, a “top two” primary election system in California for most elective state and federal offices was authorized. In March 2010, Assemblymember Paul Fong, Chair of the Assembly Elections and Redistricting Committee, held an oversight hearing on the

impacts of the “top two” primary election system.

Election officials testified with concerns about unnecessary ballot printing requirements and significant costs to implementing the

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Sobre representación de niños latinos en el sistema de bienestar infantil La asambleísta Nora Campos explicó que el sistema del bienestar infantil esta roto y sueños no se están hacienda realidad. Niños no tienen asegurado un hogar amoroso que les brinda el apoyo necesario. Ella quiere que todos tengan la oportunidad de soñar y hacerlos realidad.

Cinthia Rodríguez El Observador

El asambleísta Jim Beall, presidente del Comité Selecto de Cuidado de Crianza, convocó una audiencia especial en San José para examinar el persistente número alto de niños latinos en el sistema de bienestar infantil de California. Los líderes se reunieron en la Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en el este de San José.

En el condado de Santa Clara, 27% de la población es latina, de esta población 59% de los niños están dentro del sistema de atención de crianza. Es desproporcionada esta cifra sobre representación de los niños latinos, por lo cual es desafío constante a cargo de organizaciones de la comunidad local.

“Este es un problema muy complejo en varias maneras y no hay nadie a cargo ni quien sea realmente responsable de este difícil problema, pero en un proceso de colaboración estamos trabajando en ello poco a

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“top two” primary election system.

AB 1413 will reduce cost and unnecessary burdens, giving election officials flexibility in formatting ballots, effectively implementing the “top two” primary system.

This bill is an important step to ensure that June’s primary election, the first scheduled election using the “top two” primary election system, runs smoothly.

Dolores Huerta habló sobre la correlación entre los niños adoptivos y el sistema de la cárcel. poco”, dijo el alcalde Chuck Reed.

El alcalde de San José esta trabajando con grupos como La Raza Roundtable, el colegió Evergreen, junto con organizaciones relacionadas con el sistema de bienestar infantil. Estuvo muy agradecido al asambleísta Beall por haber coordinado la reunión.

Algunos se refirieron al evento como una investigación histórica para poder salvar a los niños. Otros “The passage of Proposition 14 reflected the will of the people to enact a “top two” primary election system for most state and federal offices,” said Assemblymember Fong. “Due to the changes enacted, numerous unforeseen problems have arisen in order for the effective and efficient operation of the election process.

AB 1413 will address those concerns and save money so that election officials have the necessary tools to implement the “top two” primary system as intended by the people of California.”

claramente señalaron que el alto porcentaje es un problema tremendamente serio.

“Este es un tema que ha sido descuidado durante mucho tiempo y me alegro de que finalmente salga a la superficie y creo que si la comunidad se pone detrás de esta legislación que ha sido patrocinada por el asambleísta Jim Beall puede lograrse su aprobación”, dijo Dolores Huerta, una de las fundadoras de United Farm Workers of America (UFWA).

El director del condado Dr. Jeff Smith sabe que la única manera de resolver el problema es si todos trabajamos juntos. Pero unos quieren ver mas resultados.

“Siempre han iniciado cosas y no las continúan”, dijo María Martínez, segunda vicepresidente de Kinship, Adoptive and Foster Parent Association (KAFPA).

Martínez quiere ver mas programas de prevención.

Creé que el estado ha iniciado programas que no han sido continuados y tiene la esperanza que no vuelva a ocurrir.

“El mejor interés no es para el niño sino para el sistema”, dijo Martínez.

La madre de hijos adop-

tivos, ha notado que no hay muchos programas que ayudan a familias latinas.

Siente que los latinos no pelean por la barrera del lenguaje o a veces los padres tienen miedo.

“Creo que es un problema muy grande y uno que tenemos que considerar especialmente cuando vemos que aquí en Santa Clara para muchos de los niños que están en el sistema de cuidado de crianza los padres son pobres”, dijo Huerta. “Si los padres son pobres esa no es razón para llevarse a los niños”.

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ayudan a los niños sin tomarlos de su casa. Pero también razona que unos tienen que ser tomados si sufren negligencia o abuso.

La sobre representación de niños latinos en el sistema es algo muy grande para que el estado lo resuelva solo, es muy grande para un condado o ciudad así que los lideres aseguran continuar trabajando juntos.

“Las vidas de estos niños no tienen precio”, dijo Huerta.

Cinthia Rodriguez is the Editor of El Observador. Email her at: english.editor@el-observador.com

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Ayuda para latinas jóvenes embarazadas y padres jóvenes en California

Expertos en salud, asuntos legales y de la mujer publican una guía legal completa para las menores de edad embarazadas y padres jóvenes en California, y para los profesionales que trabajan con ellos

Una inmigrante indocumentada de 14 años de Riverside se entera de que está embarazada y tiene miedo de que la deporten.

Una muchacha de 16 años en San José cree que tiene que dejar la escuela porque está embarazada. Una madre de 17 años de Chico cree que el padre de su hijo debe pagar la manutención, pero no está segura de cómo o dónde comenzar con el proceso legal. Estos escenarios se ven todos los días en California, y a menudo las adolescentes no saben a dónde acudir para recibir información precisa y sin prejuicios.

Como resultado, muchas de ellas no obtienen la atención prenatal recomendada, dejan la escuela sin necesidad y, de una forma u otra, ponen en riesgo tanto sus posibilidades a futuro como la salud de sus hijos.

Por ello, las organizaciones: National Partnership for Women & Families, National Health Law Program (NHeLP) y Planned Parenthood of Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley, Inc. publican una guía completa y gratuita en idioma español, así como un sitio web (http://pregnantyouth.info/

espanol/index.shtml) que complementa la información; ambos escritos y diseñados expresamente para informar a las embarazadas y padres jóvenes de California sobre sus derechos. En noviembre se publicaron las versiones en inglés de la guía y el sitio web.

La necesidad de información de este tipo es grande en California, especialmente entre los latinos.

En California, son elevados los índices de embarazos en adolescentes, en particular entre las latinas, quienes tienen el doble de posibilidades de convertirse en madres que las adolescentes caucásicas. De acuerdo con un estudio del Public Health Institute, en 2008 casi 52,000 adolescentes (casi el cuatro por ciento de todas las adolescentes de 15 a 19 años de edad) dieron a luz en California, y muchas más quedaron embarazadas. Además, con frecuen-

cia se infringen los derechos legales de las menores de edad que están embarazadas y los padres jóvenes.

La Guía y el sitio web están diseñados como herramientas de prevención para ayudar a que las jóvenes de California, sus parejas y familias tomen las mejores decisiones posibles.

La Guía se divide en temas amplios: “Sexo y embarazo”, “Ser madre o padre”, “Cómo manejar tu vida” y “Situaciones especiales”. También se abarcan temas importantes como: cuidado de la salud, violencia doméstica, quedarse en la escuela, custodia, emancipación e inmigración.

Las guías gratuitas de referencia rápida están disponibles en inglés para educadores, proveedores de salud y profesionales de servicio social para que lleven a cabo su trabajo con jóvenes embarazadas y padres menores de edad en California.

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General Mills Unveils New Dulce de Leche Cheerios Cheerios is adding some excitement to breakfast tables everywhere with its newest cereal flavor, Dulce de Leche Cheerios. Traditionally used in Latin American desserts, dulce de leche is a caramel flavor now available in a breakfast treat that will help moms give their families a tasty and healthy start to the day.

making and eating together:

“We are really excited about our new flavor as it combines a hint of the delicious caramel flavor rooted in Latin American culture to the already greattasting, wholesome Cheerios we all know and love,” said Jim Wilson for General Mills. “And the best part of our new breakfast treat is that Dulce de Leche Cheerios provides a healthy start to your day like any of our other Cheerios varieties.”

Ingredients 4 cups Dulce de Leche Cheerios® cereal

The new Cheerios flavor contains 39 percent of the recommended daily amount of whole grain1. And for families wanting to enjoy the newest Cheerios flavor outside the traditional bowl of milk, Cheerios has created the following recipes that the whole family will enjoy

Dulce de Leche No-Bake Snack Bars PREP TIME 10 min TOTAL TIME 45 min SERVINGS 15

1/2 cup dried banana chips 1/2 cup roasted whole almonds 1/2 cup roasted salted hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries Syrup 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 teaspoon salt Step 1 Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal, banana chips, almonds, pepitas and cranberries; set

aside.

Step 2 In 1-quart saucepan, heat all Syrup ingredients over low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Pour tover cereal mixture; gently toss to coat.

Press in pan; cool 30 minutes.

For bars, cut into 5 rows by 3 rows. Store tightly covered.

Dulce de Leche Popcorn Balls PREP TIME 15 min TOTAL TIME 25 min SERVINGS 20 Ingredients 6 cups popped popcorn 2 cups Dulce de Leche Cheerios® cereal 1 cup large marshmallows 4 tablespoons butter or margarine ¾ cup dark chocolate chips Step 1 In large bowl, mix popcorn and cereal; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, melt marshmallows and 3 tablespoons of the butter over low heat, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.

Pour over popcorn mixture; stir until well blended. Spray hands with cooking spray. Shape

popcorn mixture into 20 (2inch) balls; place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 2 In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining butter and the chocolate chips uncovered on High about 30 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth; cool 2 minutes. In 1-pint resealable

food-storage plastic bag, carefully spoon melted chocolate; seal bag. Cut small opening diagonally across bottom corner of bag; pipe chocolate over tops and sides of popcorn balls. Let stand 5 minutes or until chocolate sets. Wrap individually in plastic wrap, or in food-storage plastic bags; tie with ribbon or raffia.

RECIPE

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Buying new electronics? Don’t trash the old ones!

Steve Skurnac

Electronics once again dominated holiday shopping lists this season. In fact, analysts with the Consumer Electronics Association predicted shoppers would spend six percent more on electronics this year compared to last – or about $250 per consumer.

And for every new laptop, tablet, phone, TV, gaming system and scores of other gadgets, an outdated device likely would be replaced.

For those old electronics, the question is, “Now what?”

First off, do not throw replaced electronics in the trash.

Electronic devices are comprised of a range of toxic components that can be harmful to human health and the environment if discarded in the same waste stream as the rest of your household garbage. Trashed electronics, or “e-waste,”

contain heavy metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium, which can leach out of landfills and into groundwater or nearby waterways. The good news is that there are several alternatives for disposing of your e-waste, including reuse and recycling.

One ideal method that is in keeping with the holiday spirit is to find a local community electronics recycling fundraiser to properly dispose of your outdated electronics while helping to raise funds for a local organization. With the current economic climate most nonprofits, schools and other organizations are experiencing harder times. Not only will recycling benefit an organization in need, but the environment as well by diverting the e-waste from the landfill. Visit us.simsrecycling. com/events or contact your favorite nonprofit or other charitable organization

to find an event near you.

Another option is to look into electronics take-back programs. Many electronics retailers, like Best Buy or Staples, will accept your e-waste for free or a small handling fee, regardless of brand or condition. Several manufacturers, too, will take back retired products, although these take-back programs vary in terms of fees and conditions. A quick internet search of your local electronics retailer or manufacturers’ recycling policy will provide instructions for their take-back process.

Many cities’ waste management divisions also have electronics recycling programs, though opportunities differ in size and scope.

Some municipalities have designated e-waste collection sites, while others might host periodic events

to collect e-waste. Typically municipalities contract with third-party e-waste recyclers that process the collected material on behalf of the city. Check your city’s website to learn about opportunities to drop off your e-waste or have it collected.

Finally, consumers should look to see if e-waste recycling companies, such as those that contract with cities, have a facility nearby.

These companies usually contract with organizations and businesses to handle large volumes of e-waste, but many welcome materials directly from individuals.

Depending on the company, some accept electronics at their local facility at any time, some have designated days for public drop-off and others host periodic collection events with local partners.

Unfortunately,

however,

Conquering Your Fear Of Technology StatePoint

No matter if you are young or old, the quickly changing technology landscape can sometimes seem bewildering.

And for older Americans, in particular, mastering the use of computers and the Internet may not come intuitively -- but the technology has boundless potential to enrich lives for grandparents and grandchildren alike. And learning how may be easier than you think.

“If my mother can learn the computer, anyone can,” contends Abby Stokes, author of “Is This Thing On?” a handbook for computers and digital devices. Stokes has taught computing to thousands of people, mainly seniors, and believes overcoming a fear of technology is the first step.

Stokes offers some tips and information to motivate anyone to get started (including your mom!): Catch

Up

Email is basically like the postal service, only faster.

Take advantage of free services through your Internet service provider, or a company like Yahoo or Google.

Once you get going, you can write your friends and family instantly. For a tutorial, visit http://abbyandme.com.

Better yet, talk in real time, face-to-face with loved ones around the globe. For example, a service named Skype lets you do this free of charge.

Share

access any information you want without visiting a library or newsstand. Many periodicals publish all their content on the web free of charge.

Entertain

See Web sites you like? You can easily revisit them by “bookmarking” them.

Photos

Use your computer to store your photos and share them online. If you have a digital camera, upload the contents of the memory card onto your computer. If you have a film camera, your printed photos can be scanned into your computer and saved.

Easy-to-use software allows you to crop photos, remove red eyes from family portraits, and make other improvements to your pictures.

Get

Information

Surfing the Internet isn’t very different than channel hopping on your television set. There’s a lot of information out there, and not all of it is useful. In fact, no special credentials are needed to run a website.

A search engine like Google can help you find exactly what you’re looking for, whether it’s health research or celebrity gossip. You can

Yourself

If you love your television set, you’ll wind up loving your computer even more.

Many television programs run complete episodes online. And if you’re a film buff, you’re in luck. Online video rental sites are relatively inexpensive and allow you to watch movies online or order DVDs to watch later.

Poker champs and Scrabble lovers will be happy to discover that you can play almost any game you can think of online. You can either play against the computer or against other people sitting at their computers somewhere in the world.

“You don’t need to know how it works to work it,” says Stokes. So learn to stop worrying and love technology.

there are some bad seeds in the e-waste recycling industry. Individuals, municipalities and businesses should take several important steps before selecting a recycler, thereby ensuring their ewaste is properly managed.

For example, make sure the recycler is either Responsible Recycler (R2) or e-Stewards certified, which is one indicator that the recycler is adhering to environmental best practices. Also, even if you think your electronic device has been cleared of personal data, be sure the recycler offers data destruction compliant with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to make certain all data is wiped clean.

Lastly, ask with whom a recycler does business. Some recyclers don’t actually handle the recycling of equipment and only collect the material for recycling. Not

knowing exactly where your electronics are being recycled could put you—and the environment—at risk. The best recyclers are those that “own the lifecycle,” offering a complete range of remarketing and recycling services internally, thereby eliminating reliance on subcontractors, and thus improving accountability and security.

When making room for your new electronic devices, remember there are plenty of homes for your old ones, but the garbage is not one of them.

Steve Skurnac is the president of Sims Recycling Solutions (SRS), the global leader in electronics reuse and recycling. SRS operates 50 sites all over the world, including 14 facilities across the U.S. and Canada. To find the location nearest you, visit us.simsrecycling.com.

Does Your Computer Need a Helping Hand?

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As technology advances, more of our lives take place on our computers. Work presentations, legal documents, personal records and treasured family photos are all created and stored on our computers. Unfortunately, computer viruses eventually make their way through firewalls, or other breakdowns occur -- and you want them fixed now.

But not everyone has time to drop everything and haul their computer to the local computer repair shop! Onsite computer repair is making it easier for people with busy schedules to handle tedious computer maintenance and repairs. Geeks on Call is a convenient on-site computer service and repair company that sends certified technicians straight to your home or business.

Geeks on Call realizes that your computer is an important asset in your life, which

is why its motto is “Don’t trust your computer to just anyone.” The business has been a trusted national brand in the IT industry for over a decade. All onsite and remote technicians have been screened and background checked for your safety. Not only does Geeks on Call help protect your computer against viruses, it’s also available to help manage business IT systems. Technology is always expanding, which is why Geeks on Call continues to grow. Although viruses’ and other complications arise, Geeks on Call knows that you can’t afford to waste time sending away your computer. Geeks on Call technicians come straight to your home or business and get your system up and running quickly. Don’t trust your precious information to just anyone.

To find out how accessible Geeks on Call is, visit www. geeksoncall.com.

JAN 13 - JAN 19, 2012

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Del mundo

MEJOR TÉCNICO DE CLUB 2011

El estratega mexicano, Víctor Manuel Vucetich, de los Rayados de Monterrey, aparece en la lista de los mejores entrenadores de club durante el 2011, elaborada por la Federación Internacional de Historia y Estadística de Futbol (IFFHS), que I t eligió li ió a Josep Guardiola, del Barcelona, como el más destacado

LOS MEJORES 10 1 Pep Guardiola Español

Barcelona

2 JoséMourinho Portugués

Real Madrid

4 AndréVillas-Boas Portugués

Chelsea

6 Muricy Ramalho Brasileño

Santos

8 Jorge Luis Sampaoli Argentino

Universidad de Chile

10 Jorge Daniel Fossati Uruguayo

Al-Sadd Doha

3 Sir Alex Ferguson Escocés

Manchester United

5 Roberto Manzini Italiano

Manchester City

7 Ivan Jovanovi Serbio

APOEL Lefkosia

9 Domingos Paciencia Portugués

Sporting Club

EL MEXICANO 18 Víc tor M.Vucetich Lugar 18

Monterrey

NOTA IMPORTANTE Vucetich tuvo un total de cinco puntos, que le permiten ser el único estratega que dirige un equipo de la Concacaf en aparecer en el listado y uno de los cinco que entrenan en el continente americano

Fuente: Notimex, IFFHS Investigación y redacción: Mónica Fuentes Diseño: Oscar Aguilar

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Distinguen a Josep Guardiola como el mejor entrenador del 2011

Zurich, (Notimex).- El español Josep Guardiola obtuvo el premio al mejor entrenador del mundo en el 2011, otorgado por la Federación Internacional de Futbol Asociación (FIFA) gracias a su destacada labor con el Barcelona.

En el Kongresshaus de Zurich, donde se efectuó la entrega del galardón, “Pep” superó en la terna al portugués José Mourinho, del Real Madrid, y al escocés Alex Ferguson, del Manchester United.

Guardiola se quedó con el trofeo por sus logros en el año, tras conquistar la Liga de España, la Supercopa de España y Europa, así como la Liga de Campeones de Europa y el Mundial de Clubes, sólo le faltó la Copa del Rey donde fue subcampeón.

Los miles de representantes de la FIFA eligieron a Guardiola, quien se hizo de este premio por primera vez y apunta para repetir en este 2012.

El portugués José Mourinho no estuvo en la gala ya que tiene compromiso mañana con su club, mientras Alex Ferguson sí asistió y se le reconoció con la Distinción Presidencial de la FIFA por su trayectoria profesional.

En cuanto al mejor técnico del futbol femenil en el 2011, el ganador fue el japonés Norio Sasaki, quien dirige a la selección de su país, a la que llevó a la obtención del título en el Mundial de Alemania en la categoría mayor, disputado entre junio y julio pasado.

El nipón superó al francés Bruno Bini, timonel del combinado nacional con el que logró el cuarto lugar en la pasada Copa del Mundo, y a la sueca Pia Sundhage, estratega de Estados Unidos.

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JAN 13 - JAN 19, 2012

Sueños Recurrentes Mario Jiménez El Observador

Los sueños recurrentes son aquellos que suelen repetirse en más de una ocasión en un corto período de tiempo.

Existen personas que han tenido el mismo sueño durante varios días consecutivos, semanas y hasta meses.

El sueño recurrente suele ser alarmante porque provoca en el soñador el presentimiento de tener un significado diferente y más profundo al de los demás sueños. Los sueños recurrentes son originados en su mayoría por una alteración psíquica. Cuando se consigue descifrar el significado del sueño recurrente, entonces éste no se vuelve a experimentar.

Sueños recurrentes comunes Accidente: Si lo observa, augura una mala noticia con respecto a las finanzas. Si sufre un accidente, pronto tendrá un altercado. Si otros se accidentan, un familiar o amigo cercano atravesará por momentos apremiantes.

Besos: Si besa a su pareja, es augurio que ésta le es fiel. Si le besa o besa a un desconocido, el sueño revela que enfrentará problemas emocionales. Si un enemigo le besa, es indicio que uno de sus mejores amigos le traicionará.

Comer: Augura una larga etapa de buena suerte.

Charco: Lamentará una crisis económica.

Defecar: Aumento considerable de bienes, dinero inesperado, buena suerte.

Desastres naturales: Corre algún tipo de peligro, físico, psicológico o económico, ande con cuidado.

Espacio: Soñar con el espacio predice que se le cumplirá un deseo por medio de una promesa o ritual religioso.

Fantasma: Si luce de color claro, anuncia buenas noticias. Si luce oscuro o negro, es premonición que alguien

le quiere tomar ventaja.

trastorno emocional.

Gordura: Si engorda presagia cambio económico inmejorable. Soñar con personas gordas augura que tiene buenas amistades.

Morir: Atravesará una penosa situación que le hará tocar fondo, después le aguardará una vida mejor.

Heridas: Si las observa en su persona, augura buena salud. Si le hieren, es presagio que un favor que hizo de buena fe le será pagado con ingratitud. Si hiere a otra persona, es indicio que alguien le odia en secreto.

Nudo: Alguien cercano le quiere poner una tramp, pero usted saldrá airoso.

Orgía: Es probable que atraviese por un período de insatisfacción sexual.

Panteón: Anuncia el final de una mala racha.

Implantes: Está basando su felicidad en las posesiones materiales.

Ratones: Enemigos ocultos pretenden entorpecer su trabajo.

Recuerde que la verdadera felicidad no se puede comprar.

Sangre: Augurio de padecimiento físico o emocional.

Joyas: Logrará contar con los recursos necesarios para realizar sus proyectos. Si las lleva puestas, alcanzará riquezas. Si otro las lleva puestas, le negarán un favor o petición.

Lágrimas: En breve sufrirá por una pena de amor o un desajuste económico, pero todo será pasajero.

Lluvia: Disgusto con la familia. Lluvia que cae sin parar, augura problemas de celos con la pareja.Llovisna augura una buena noticia.

Matar: Si le matan, es indicio que una mala influencia se alejará de su vida para siempre. Si usted mata a alguien, sufrirá un fracaso. Si mata a un desconocido o a un animal, entonces sufrirá un severo

Serpiente: Es augurio que le calumniarán. Si una serpiente le muerde, indica que un supuesto amigo le defraudará. Un nido de serpientes revela que está rodeado de gente envidiosa y traicionera. Si mata a una serpiente, vencerá cualquier situación o problema que le esté afectando.

Terrorismo: ¡Alerta! le quieren robar sus pertenencias. Alguien pretende estafarle.

Unicornio: Lo que más desea en este momento, el universo se lo concederá en breve.

Vacas: Gordas, anuncian progreso, oportunidades y crecimiento económico.

Vacas flacas, auguran malas inversiones, pérdidas y serios problemas familiares.

JAN 13 - JAN 19, 2012

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST In Disney Digital 3D™

taken prisoner by a hideous beast (voice of Robby Benson) in his castle. Despite her precarious situation, Belle befriends the castle’s enchanted staff—a teapot, a candelabra and a mantel clock, among others—and ultimately learns to see beneath the Beast’s exterior to discover the heart and soul of a prince.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ magical classic “Beauty and the Beast” returns to the big screen, introducing a whole new generation to Belle, the Beast and the castle’s enchanted staff.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ magical tale “Beauty and the Beast” returns to the big screen in Disney Digital 3D™, introducing a whole new gen-

eration to the Disney classic with stunning 3D. The film captures the fantastic journey of Belle (voice of Paige O’Hara), a bright and beautiful young woman who’s

Featuring unforgettable music by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, and an enormously talented vocal ensemble, “Beauty and the Beast” was the first animated feature to receive a Best Picture nomination from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Rating: G.

Contraband Mark Wahlberg (The Fighter) y Kate Beckinsale (Underworld) protagonizan Contraband, un thriller con un ritmo acelerado sobre un hombre que intenta permanecer fuera de un mundo que luchó por dejar atrás y la familia, por la que sería capaz de cualquier cosa con tal de protegerla.

El legendario contrabandista Chris Farraday (Wahlberg) había abandonado su vida de criminal para asentarse y llevar una cómoda vida doméstica con su mujer y sus dos hijos. Pero después de que su cuñado, Andy estropea un negocio de drogas para su despiadado jefe, Tim Briggs, Chris se ve forzado a hacer lo que hace mejor que nadie, pasar contrabando, para cubrir la deuda de Andy.

Con la ayuda de su mejor amigo, Sebastian Abney, Chris reúne rápidamente un equipo que incluye a su amigo de la infancia Danny Raymer para viajar a Panamá y volver con millones

Nunca has visto a Diego Luna asi! No se pierdan Contraband, en cines este viernes, enero 13. en billetes falsos. Tienen que lograr esta tarea bajo la mirada suspicaz del capitán del barco cuya larga historia con el padre de Chris lo hace sospechar que el joven Farraday está involucrado en asuntos aún más sucios.

Todo se desmorona rápidamente, y en las pocas horas que tiene para conseguir

el dinero, Chris debe poner en práctica sus habilidades para eludir una traicionera red criminal de brutales corredores panameños de droga como Gonzalo (Diego Luna), policías y asesinos a sueldo antes de que su mujer, Kate (Beckinsale), y sus hijos se conviertan en sus objetivos.

ENTERTAINMENT

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LEGAL/CLASSIFIEDS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 560042 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Skillet Creek Weapon Systems, 2600 Bridle Path Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Louie John Pereira, 2600 Bridle Path Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Louie John Pereira Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 03, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/11/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559247 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Envios America ll, Inc., 2162 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Envios America ll, Inc., 2162 Story Road, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Envios America II, Inc. Yeni Salazar-Martinez Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 03, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/20/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV216516 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Adham Zooby & Fida Ameereh, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Adham Zooby & Fida Ameereh, filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Kareem Adham Zubi to Zachary KareemAdham Zooby. 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 names should not be granted on 2/28/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan. 11, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 03, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV216542 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Imelda Quezada, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Imelda Quezada, filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Imelda Quezada to Imelda Plancarte Cuevas. 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 names should not be granted on 2/28/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan. 12, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 03, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 560009 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Commutication, Commuticate, 14520 Miranda Road, Los Altos, CA 94022, Santa Clara Co. SG Labs LLC., 14520 Miranda Road, Los Altos, CA 94022. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

SG Labs LLC. Andrew Grewal Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 03, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/11/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559925 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Estilo Único Beauty Salon, 1167 S. White Rd., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Gabriela T. Gomez, 3055 Edenbank Dr., San Jose, CA 95148.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/16/1996. “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.)

Gabriela T. Gomez Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 03, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/10/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559918 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, JK Satellite, 252 Martinvale Lane, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara Co. Jose Kou, 252 Martinvale Lane, San Jose, CA 95119. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jose Kou Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 03, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/10/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT| NO. 559886 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Carlos Auto Body, 701 Kings Row #69E, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Juan Carlos Velazquez Ortiz, 553 Balance Drive, San Jose, CA 95111.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 8/01/11. “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.)

Juan Carlos Velasquez Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 03, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/09/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559781 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Roman Enterprises, 2151 Oakland Road #319, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Andres Roman, 2151 Oakland Road # 319, San Jose, CA 95131, Maria Ana Hernandez, 2131 Oakland Road #319, San Jose, CA 95131. This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrant have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Andres Roman Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 03, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/06/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559723 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, U-Health Acupuncture, 2375 Zanker Road, Ste 200, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Ching Hua Cheng, 111 Montebello Ave. #B112, Mountain View, CA 94043. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/04/2012. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ching Hua Cheng Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 03, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/04/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559628 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Chef Ma, 1600 S. De Anza Blvd., Suite 30, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Jing Yang, 1359 Kingfisher Way #1, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jing Yang Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 03, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/03/12.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV215175 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cuong V. Quang, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Cuong V. Quang, filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Cuong V. Quang aka Cuong Vi Quang to Kenny Quang. 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 names should not be granted on 2/28/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Jan. 11, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 03, 2012.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV213451 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joanna Demetriou, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Joanna Demetriou, filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joanna Demetriou to Joanna Demetriou Michalak. 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 names should not be granted on 2/28/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Jan. 10, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 03, 2012.

STATEMENT OF ABA DONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 559722 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office.

U-Health Acupuncture, 2375 Zanker Rd. # 200, San Jose, CA 95131. Filed in Santa Clara County on 10/14/2011 under file no.

557093. Jing-Bo Ni, 2375 Zanker Road, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95131. This business was conducted by an individual.

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.)

Jing-Bo Ni Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb., 03, 2012 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/04/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559737 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, DK Salon, 2229 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Clyde Vo, 5625 Blossom Ave, San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/2012. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Clyde Vo Jan. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/05/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559736 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Elegant Body Care, 4600 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Clyde Vo, 5625 Blossom Ave, San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/2012.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Clyde Vo Jan. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/05/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559268 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Necocheas’s Services, 2037 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Yessica Elizalde, 1981 Menzel Place, Santa Clara, CA 95050.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Yessica Elizalde Jan. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/21/11.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV215727 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Raúl Colin and Griselda Ceja, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Raúl Colin and Griselda Ceja filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Raúl Angel Colin to (First) Raúl (Middle) Angel (Last) Colin Ceja. 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 pe-

tition for change of names should not be granted on 2/21/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 28, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559675 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Paint & Go Autos, 215 Leo Ave., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Jose Cornejo, 183 Kenbrook Cir., San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 2/16/11. “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.)

Jose M Cornejo Matus Jan. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/04/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559668 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Portalpeak Networks, 2810 Forbes Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Aziz Abdul, 2810 Forbes Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/05.

“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.)

Aziz Abdul Jan. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/03/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559667 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Supreme Maintenance, 552 E Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Andres Martinez, 552 E Maude Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Andres Martinez Jan. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/03/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559467 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, EDS Traffic School, 771 Sunset Glen Drive, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Donald Meyer, 771 Sunset Glen Drive, San Jose, CA 95123, Donnell Jackson, 3091 Marston Way, San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by copartners, registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Donald M. Meyer Jan. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/28/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 558820 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, North 13th Street Luna park Business Association, 431 N. 16th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. The North 13th Street Business Association, 431 N. 16th Street, San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 06/10/2002. “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.)

The North 13th Street Business Association Stephen Gordy/President Jan. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/07/11.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV215824 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Arturo & Teresa Flores, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Arturo & Teresa Flores filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angel Bernabe Villaneda Flores to Angel Bernabe Flores.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 2/14/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Dec. 29, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV215794 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Steven-David Kev Del Castillo, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Steven-David Kev Del Castillo filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Steven-David Kev Del Castillo to (First) Kevin Steven (Middle) David (Last) Del Castillo. 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 names should not be granted on 2/21/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 29, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV213703 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eustolia Ibarra & Andres Vallejo, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Eustolia Ibarra & Andres Vallejo filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Abraham Ibarra Vallejo to Abraham Vallejo Ibarra. 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 names should not be granted on 2/14/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 29, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559246 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, A-Jack’s Carpet Magic, 404 Don Carlos Ct. San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Jack H. Olitsky, 404 Don Carlos Ct., San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jack Olitsky Dec. 30; Jan. 06, 13, 20, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/20/11.

JAN 13 - JAN 19, 2012

NO. 559159 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Joyeria Perez, 459 S. Capitol Ave. Suite 12, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. G and M & Sons Inc. 459 S. Capitol Ave. Ste. 2, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/16/2011. “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.)

G and M & Sons, Inc. Mayra L. Perez-Vice President Dec. 30; Jan. 06, 13, 20, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/16/11.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV215600 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rayquan Deon Gregory, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Rayquan Deon Gregory filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rayquan Deon Gregory to Rayquan Deon Abyah. 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 names should not be granted on 2/14/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 27, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 30; Jan. 06, 13, 20, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV215506 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Loc Vu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Loc Vu filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lane Loc Vu to Loc Tuyet Vu. 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 names should not be granted on 2/14/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 558717 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Studio Divo, 1135 E. Santa Clara St #B, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Gonzalo Rodriguez, 1491 N First St . Apt. H, San Jose, CA 95110.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/05/11. “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.)

Gonzalo Rodriguez Dec. 30; Jan. 06, 13, 20, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/05/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 559390 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Cline Construction, 330 B Lincoln Ave., San Jose, CA 95126.

Santa Clara Co. Jason Cline, 322 Casa Loma Rd., Morgan Hill, CA 95037.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/28/05. “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.)

Jason Cline Dec. 30; Jan. 06, 13, 20, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/23/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

Dec. 22, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 30; Jan. 06, 13, 20, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV214550 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Najmeh Sharafoldin Zadeh & Nariman Majdi Nasab, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Najmeh Sharafolin Zaeh & Nariman Majdi Nasab, filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Farbod Majdi to Farbod Majdi Nasab. 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 names should not be granted on 01/31/2012 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 08, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 30; Jan. 06, 13, 20, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 558667 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Jenny’s Family Daycare, 110 Scharff Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116.

Santa Clara Co. Flavia E. Cortez, 110 Scharff Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/01/11. “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.)

Flavia E. Cortez Dec. 23, 30; Jan. 06, 13, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/02/11.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV215045 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shih-Chia Lin & Hui-Hsuan Chen, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, ShihChia Lin & Hui-Hsuan Chen have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Victor Lin to Victor Wallace Lin. 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 names should not be granted on 2/07/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 15, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 23, 30; Jan. 06, 13, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV214706 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lauren Wenhua Delvaux TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Lauren Wenhua Delvaux has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lauren Wenhua Delvaux to Li-Ren Delvaux Wen. 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 names should not be granted on 2/07/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Dec. 12, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 23, 30; Jan. 06, 13, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV210139 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Monica Cerecero-Nolasco, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Monica CereceroNolasco has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Heidi Diane Rizo to Heidi Diane Rizo Cerecero.

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 names should not be granted on 01/17/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov. 23, 2011.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 23, 30; Jan. 06, 13, 2012.

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Feliciano recibirá el Premio Nacional San Sebastián de Puerto Rico Miami, Florida

El cantante, compositor y guitarrista boricua José Feliciano viajará a Puerto Rico del 11 al 13 de enero para recoger el Premio Nacional San Sebastián, otorgado “por su trayectoria musical a nivel mundial por más de cinco décadas, por su conducta intachable, por reconocer que es de Puerto Rico, por participar en causas benéficas, y por probarle al mundo que no hay impedimento para triunfar en la vida”, según anunció

El guitarista Jose Feliciano. el presidente del evento Luis Arroyo.

Las fiestas nacionales de San Sebastián del Viejo San Juan se han convertido en

Hospitalizan a Walter Mercado por presentar fuerte desgaste físico San Juan

10 Ene. (Notimex).- El afamado astrólogo Walter Mercado se encuentra en internado cuidados intensivos en un hospital de su natal Puerto Rico, debido a un desgaste físico, informaron medios locales.

Wilma Torres, secretaria de la oficina de Mercado informó al rotativo “El Nuevo Día” que la cargada agenda de trabajo en diciembre sumado a la tensión que le ha provocado enfrentar una controversia legal por el uso de su nombre, le ocasionaron un “desgaste físico”.

“De seguro lo que tiene es parte de un desgaste físico.

Ha tenido mucho estrés con el caso en corte y las predicciones, más la avalancha de trabajo de diciembre. Pero él está bien y como recien-

temente le dio un catarro pues por precaución fue al hospital”.

Hace unos días, Mercado tuvo que enfrentar una controversia judicial por el uso de su nombre ante una compañía que aseguraba haber comprado sus derechos.

El pasado 22 de diciembre, el astrólogo acudió al Primer Circuito de Apelaciones de Boston para obtener una orden preliminar que lo protegiera en el uso de su nombre o marca como “Walter Mercado”.

Sin embargo, la corte decidió darle la razón al juez federal Gustavo Gelpí, quien ya había decidido que Walter no puede seguir vendiendo productos con su nombre, porque se lo había cedido a una corporación.

el evento cultural más importante de Puerto Rico, consisten en procesiones de Los Cabezudos, el Baile de Epoca, la Feria del Libro, la Feria de Artesanía, un festival infantil, misas, concursos y la actuación de 50 grupos musicales, es una fiesta donde se mezcla la tradición santoral con las artes populares y cultas.

El año pasado se homenajeó a Ricky Martin y el anterior a Tito Nieves, este año se honrará a José Feliciano el día 12 de enero a

las 6 de la tarde en la Plaza del Quinto Centenario, junto al maestro gráfico Luis Alonso y al ídolo deportista subcampeón mundial de atletismo Javier Culson.

José Montserrate Feliciano García, nombre completo del artista, ofrecerá entrevistas a los medios de comunicación nacionales e internacionales durante los días 11 al 13 de enero en San Juan, Puerto Rico. El señor Feliciano estará viniendo de Memphis, donde ha sido invitado a cantar durante el

cumpleaños de Elvis Presley en Graceland, Memphis, durante el 7 de enero.

El nuevo álbum de José, Elvis Presley by José Feliciano, que saldrá al mercado en abril de este año, ya cuenta con todo el apoyo de los fans de Elvis. El primer sencillo a promocionar será “All Shook Up”, una de las míticas canciones de Elvis en la que cuenta como se siente un hombre enamorado con un toque de humor.

Feliciano se encuentra trabajando mucho alre-

dedor de todo el mundo, ofreciendo conciertos y recibiendo grandes premios y reconocimientos como el Lifetime Achievment Award de la Academia de los Grammys® Latinos en Las Vegas, o el recientemente Café Don José Feliciano inaugurado en Viena.

Además está terminando también un álbum en español llamado Alma Rebelde, en el que sorprenderá a sus seguidores con un trabajo nacido de lo más profundo de su ser.

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Se divorciarán Paulina y “Colate” por diferencias irreconciliables

JAN 13 - JAN 19, 2012

Hayek y “Miss Bala” nominados en Premios Goya los premios, que celebrará el próximo 19 de febrero su tradicional gala anual en esta capital.

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La cantante mexicana Paulina Rubio se divorciará del empresario español Nicolás Vallejo Nágera, conocido como “Colate”, debido a una serie de diferencias irreconciliables, indicaron fuentes cercanas a la pareja.

La noticia se difundió en diversos medios españoles, los cuales señalaron que la decisión no fue a causa de terceras personas involucradas sino por una serie de situaciones entre ambos, que hizo que terminara su relación tras seis años juntos.

Sin embargo, debido a que la pareja dejo entrever varios altibajos, lo cierto es que ya hacía un tiempo que corrían rumores al respecto luego de que no se dejaban ver juntos. De hecho, no se vieron para celebrar las fiestas decembrinas.

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El programa “Espejo público”, de Antena 3, dio la exclusiva y adelantó que el motivo principal fue que “Colate” no aguantaba más a Paulina. Al parecer, y según ha explicado, apuntó, “Paulina Rubio es muy excéntrica y eso la hace insoportable”.

Por el momento, tanto Paulina como Nicolás no han hecho comentario alguno al respecto, pero desde el programa, así como por otros medios, se ha asegurado que lo suyo se ha acabado por diferencias irreconciliables.

La revista “QMD” publicó que “Colate” podría haber sido infiel a Paulina durante la boda de José María Aznar Jr., a la que acudió solo, ya que la cantante estaba inmersa en la promoción de su nuevo disco, “Brava”.

La actriz Salma Hayek, en la categoría de Mejor Actriz, y la película “Miss Bala”, de Gerardo Naranjo, a la Mejor Película Iberoamericana, fueron nomiandos a los Premios Goya de la Academia de España.

Los actores Lluís Hómar e Inma Cuesta, acompañados del presidente de la Academia, Enrique González Macho, leyeron este martes la lista de candidatos de la edición XXVI de

La actriz mexicana recibió la nominación en la categoría de Mejor Interpretación Femenina Protagonista por la película “La Chispa de la Vida”, de Alex de la Iglesia, que llega a las carteleras españolas el próximo viernes.

En la película interpreta el papel de Luisa, la coprotagonista junto a José Mota, su marido en la película que tras dos años sin empleo sufre un accidente del cual puede convertirse en estrella mediática.

La cinta mexicana “Miss Bala” narra la historia de Laura, una joven que aspira a ser elegida Miss Baja California, y en el intentos se ve envuelta en un grupo criminal y es usada por delincuentes y policías para sus fines.