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¡VAMOS A GOZAR! Silicon Valley Contemporary Inaugural Art Fair April 10th-13th

11:00am-8:00pm

San Jose McEnery Convention Center 150 West San Carlos Street San Jose, CA 95113

CALENDAR South First Friday April 4th 6:00pm South First St and San Carlos San Jose, CA 95112

Somos Mayfair 2nd Annual Zumbathon April 5th 9:00am-1:00pm Mayfair Community Center 2039 Kammerer Ave San Jose, CA Earth Day and Healthy Communities Festival April 5th 11:00am-3:00pm Cupertino Civic Center 10300 Torre Ave. Cupertino, CA 28th Annual Global Village Festival April 6th 12:00pm-6:00pm Santa Clara University-The Bend 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95050 Downtown Campbell 2nd Saturday April 12th 2:00pm-6:00pm E. Campbell Ave and Central Campbell, CA Third Annual Fantasy Faire April 12th-13th 10:00am6:00pm Guadalupe River Park

494 West Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95110 10th Annual Pinot Paradise April 13th 12:00pm The Mountain Winery 14831 Piece Road Saratoga, CA 95070 34th Annual Eggstravaganza April 19th 9:00am 1 West Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA For ages 1-12 Latino Art Now! Art Auction and Exhibition Exhibition now though April 26th/Auction April 26th MACLA 501 S. 1st St. San Jose, CA 408.998.2783

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Free Tax Preparation Service April 5th 10:00am Campbell Library 77 Harrison Ave. Campbell, CA Retail Sales and Management Career Fair April 9th 9:00am-12:30pm Hyatt San Jose-Downtown 282 South Almaden Blvd.

San Jose, CA 95113

Festival of Silk Road April 27th 1:00pm-8:30pm Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95116 Activities free until 6:00pm

Ask the Experts- Bay Area Birth Info April 10th 6:00pm-8:00pm Tiny Tots Baby Boutique 138 Railway Ave. Campbell, CA

Promise Walk for Preeclampsia May 3rd 9:00am Santana Row Park Tisch Way and S. Monroe St. San Jose, CA 95128

Happiness Session: yoga, breathing, and meditation April 12th 3:30pm-5:00pm South San Jose Art of Living Center 495 Blossom Hill Rd San Jose, CA 95123

5th Annual Free Family Health Fair April 12th 10:00am Andrew Hill High School 3022 Senter Road San Jose, CA 95111 Citizenship Day 2014 April 12th 9:00am-3:00pm San Jose City College Technology Bldg.

600 S. Bascom Ave. San Jose, CA 95128 -Receive guidance in filling out citizenship applications Advance Health Care Planning Workshop April 17th 10:00am Belmont Senior Living 1039 East El Camino Real Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Registration Required: http://www.bayareaolderadults. org/2014-bao-educationallecture-series

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Headlines Near record-low California snowpack measurement warns of greater water supply challenges ahead Critically low California snowpack measurement was reported today by the state’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) in its annual April snow survey, revealing the snowpack measurement is at its lowest since 1988 – the fifth lowest reading since snowpack record-keeping began in 1930. With severe to exceptional drought conditions already crippling more than 95 percent of the state, the latest snowpack results serve as a dismal signal of how little water will flow into California streams and rivers that normally replenish the state’s reservoirs in advance of dry summer and fall months.

Covered California announces new policy Consumers who were unable to create an online account or start their online application because of technical difficulties can contact Covered California Service Center representatives, Covered California Certified Enrollment Counselors, Covered California Certified Insurance Agents, Certified Plan-Based Enrollers and county eligibility workers to explain that they attempted to get through on March 31 and experienced difficulties. Those consumers will have until 11:59 p.m. April 15 to work with the assister to complete their application and choose a plan.

New memorial wall to honor Vietnamese heroes The Vietnamese community and special guests will unveil a new Memorial Wall dedicated to seven Vietnamese heroes who died in the Vietnam War Saturday April 5th at 10:00am at the Viet Museum-San Jose History Park.

The ceremony will feature a marching band, salute to the flags, a moment of silence, the playing of Taps and an introduction to the seven heroes in English and Vietnamese.

Family members of the honored men will receive a balloon to be released after biographies have been read.

El proyecto de Integración de Inmigrantes Hispanos de la League of United Latin American Citizens ha llegado en Sacramento.

Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional (HMT) junto con el Lorenzo Patiño Council #2862 de Sacramento ha recibido una generosa donación de Walmart Stores, Inc. Esta subvención permitirá HMT continuar su trabajo histórico que ofrece oportunidad para los inmigrantes a los Estados Unidos. Bajo la subvención, HMT proporcionará sin costo al público: clases de historia, ayuda de solicitud de ciudadanía, DACA (Dreamers-Deferred Action) aplicación asistencia y ayuda con la petición de solicitud familiar.

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i enjoyed your editorial “Prisons without Walls” as walk through the shadow of the valley of san Jose P.D. after dark. it has been a challenge to be indio and a free man in this Valley. i have been involved with prison pow wows for the last 15 years and see firsthand the outcome of three strikes and the effects on chicanos and native Americans caught up in the prison system. sincerely,

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individuals do not appreciate how much they need to know or to be informed about these days. since we have developed a very connected society and economy, each of us needs to understand, to accept by having prior knowledge, and to have the ability to think and evaluate with facts and paradigms in hand. i recall, when i talked to the personnel clerk of the firm i had worked for long enough to become vested and be eligible for retirement benefits and health care programs, the clerk asked me directly, “Which plan are you agreeing to? Plan A; Plan B; or Plan c? i paused and said, “i do not know enough to decide which of those plans are best for me? i think part of your job is to tell me the significant features of each plan so that i may choose what is best for me and my family.”

His tone of voice told me that he was surprised that i was assertive enough to ask for information. simply stated… i needed to know; i needed to be informed. let me relate another personal example. my father, toribio, was very happy because his boss was transferring him to another production department which had a higher salary rate. i asked, “Why is that company now treating you so well? How many years before you retire?” He replied, “three years.” “What does your union steward say about this?” the reply was

that the union steward was in favor of this lateral transfer. so i asked my father to let me see his copy of the union contract which applied to him. upon reading it carefully, i came across the requirement that to ‘retire with full rights required having served in the department from which retirement was planned for a prior period of five years.’ so i thought about it, informed my Dad, that he should not accept this ‘generous offer’ unless a waiver of this contract clause which applied to him was authorized, and awarded in writing with a copy provided to him and one placed in his personnel file. the transfer was a scam to deprive my father of his full retirement benefits, because when he had to retire he would have served only three years in that new department. As an aside, i suspected collusionary cooperation between his boss and the union steward, who were very angry when my Dad refused to accept the transfer as proposed with no waiver. my Dad was fortunate to be informed by his son just in time to make the best informed decision for himself and his family. Again, the need to know; the need to be fully informed is of paramount importance when dealing with contracts of any sort, especially labor contracts. most of us are too trusting, so we end up having bad experiences.

A current example is that in general motors, inc., an assembly had a subtle flaw: if the ignition key was weighed down by a key ring and other keys, it would diconnect electrical circuitry causing the vehicle to stop immediately. this happened at least 13 times on highways result-

ing in 13 deaths. those who knew about this ‘operational service failure’ made the decision to go on using this ignition key assembly in the assembly lines. no one communicated essential information to management levels and in turn to the executive levels. Just this week there was a congressional Hearing investigating ‘Why were not the vehicles called back? And “Why was th is defective item not replaced? the lack of information passed along from those who knew to responsible authorities resulted in an costly outcome for general motors and their customers. in several jurisdictions, labor contracts and their retirement/health care plans have not been adequately evaluated to fully define the future obligations of the jurisdiction. As an outcome many jurisdictions at local, district, city, county, state and national levels are not fully informed about the nature and extent of their contract obligations. We, who are the source of revenues, need to know. We need to be fully informed because it will affect future obligations and service levels. studies demonstrate that when informed individuals correctly comment to a person doing something that is wrong, the ‘wrong-doer’ takes corrective action. Peer pressure is the most effective way to influence ‘wrong-doers’. that is why we all need to become fully informed. We simply need to know, so that collectively we may practice the behavior and relationships in keeping with our core values of fairness, justice, and equity. We simply need to know; We need to be informed.

edward s. morillo election specialist south county registrar of Voters county of santa clara

Luisa Fernanda Montero lA reD HisPAnA Que se vaya el frio y que llegue la primavera es el deseo ferviente de muchos que a esta altura ya están más que cansados con los avatares y fríos del invierno. Pues, no hay mal que dure cien años ni cuerpo que lo resista, como bien lo dice el viejo adagio y el invierno se va. con el cambio de las temperaturas y la llegada de la primavera llegan también, para algunos, ciertas molestias, como las alergias. en primavera todo florece y con las flores llega el polen y esa no es una buena noticia para las personas alérgicas a él que deben prepararse para enfrentar síntomas como la congestión nasal, la picazón y los estornudos interminables. otras personas pueden experimentar niveles de cansancio o sueño más altos de lo normal, esto se debe a que su cuerpo está peleando con todas sus fuerzas por defenderse de los agentes del ambiente que cree que pueden atacarlo, y eso genera cierto cansancio. ¿Qué hacer? una de las cosas que puedes hacer para evitar el polen a tu alrededor es mantener las ventanas de casa cerradas para impedir que las partículas de polen lleguen a tu sala.

Para mejorar la calidad del

aire se pueden usar humidificadores y asegurarse de que el aparato del aire acondicionado tenga filtro anti polen. esas mismas medidas son aplicables en el auto. otra cosa que puedes hacer es mantenerte alejado de elementos que puedan también irritar tus mucosas como el humo, los spray o los productos químicos irritantes. las gafas de sol te ayudarán a mantener los ojos protegidos del polen. recuerda que el consejo médico es fundamental para mantener tu estado de salud en el mejor punto, consulta al doctor para saber cómo hacerle frente a la temporada y no te auto mediques.

Y es que más de 30 millones de estadounidenses tienen episodios de alergias nasales o sinusitis cada año, de acuerdo con datos de la clínica mayo. especialistas de la clínica resaltan que el primer paso a dar cuando se presentan las alergias es establecer su causa.

Y es que los síntomas pueden ser similares y de no prestarles atención pueden esconder una condición más delicada, lo que puede complicarnos la vida seriamente.

Así que la recomendación principal es no tomarse las alergias a la ligera y tomar las medidas del caso, visitar al médico y seguir sus instrucciones. Feliz primavera.

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Aims to ease transition into lengthier N-400 form for thousands in Santa Clara County the santa clara county citizenship collaborative will host its first citizenship Day event since uscis announced changes to the n-400 – the form all legal permanent residents must fill out to apply for citizenship. the event will take place on saturday, April 12 at the san Jose city college campus and in gilroy at the st. Francis center. over 2,000 individuals are expected to attend. significant changes have made the new form longer due to the addition of questions regarding moral character. members of the county citizenship collaborative, made up of local non-profit and county immigrant services providers, have known these changes were coming for almost 10 years and have prepared their staff and volunteers to facilitate this tran-

sition for our residents. on citizenship Day, the collaborative will provide free citizenship orientations, information on fee waivers, as well as schedule appointments to complete the applications.

aims to meet this need.

WHEN: saturday April 12, 2014 WHERE: san Jose city college 9:00Am – 3:00Pm technology Bldg.

600 s. Bascom Ave. san Jose, cA 95128

u.s. citizenship empowers and assists hundreds of thousands of immigrant families in silicon Valley. citizens stand to earn more money over a lifetime; they have access to more and better paying jobs; they can travel with a us passport; and they can help their children under 18 become citizens. in santa clara county, there are about 190,000 legal residents eligible to naturalize, yet, less than 14 percent apply each year. many need guidance and assistance when it comes to the high application fees and complex process. the citizenship collaborative

st. Francis center 2:00Pm – 4:00Pm 7950 church street gilroy, cA 95020 WHO: santa clara county citizenship collaborative members, including Asian law Alliance; catholic charities of santa clara county; center for employment training (cet); immigrant relations and integration services (iris) of santa clara county; and services, immigrant rights and education network (siren).

WIC Program Para Familias Necesitadas

TIENE: ¿Límite de ingresos o salario? ¿Niños menores de 5 años? ¿Está embarazada, o está dando pecho a un bebé menor de 1 año?

WIC OFRECE: Educación sobre nutrición Cheques para comprar alimentos saludables Apoyo para dar pecho Información sobre servicios en su comunidad ¡Llame hoy para aplicar!

(408) 254­5197

COMPRECARE 3030 Alum Rock Avenue San Jose, CA 95127

GARDNER 160 E. Virginia St. Suite 210 San Jose, CA 95112

EMMA PRUSH PARK 647 S. King Rd. San Jose, CA 95116

ALVISO 1621 Gold St. Alviso, CA 95002

SOUTH COUNTY 7526 Monterey Road Gilroy, CA 95020

Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades

meXico citY Attorney general Kamala D. Harris and four other state attorneys general signed a letter of intent with the national Banking and securities commission of mexico to establish a bi-national working group on money laundering enforcement. the delegation of u.s. state attorneys general is in mexico to strengthen working relationships with governments of both countries and enhance efforts to combat transnational crime. “the laundering of money fuels transnational criminal organizations and threatens california’s economy and our public safety,” Attorney general Harris said. “this bi-national agreement will create the cooperation and communication needed to disrupt the financing of transnational crime. i want to thank my colleagues and the mexican government for their steadfast commitment to addressing this serious issue.” last week, Attorney general Harris issued a report, gangs Beyond Borders: california and the Fight Against transnational organized crime, that identified california as a key portal for the transfer of illicit money. According

to the report, transnational criminal organizations transfer billions of dollars out of the u.s. through california.

As much as $40 billion in illicit funds were laundered in the state in 2012. the bi-national agreement will develop an anti-money laundering working group with the following purposes: • establish the scope of coordination between mexico and u.s. state attorneys general on money laundering enforcement issues.

• Develop a plan for mutual technical assistance and training on combating money laundering.

•share best practices on money laundering enforcement techniques and other enforcement issues of mutual concern, including the impact of money laundering on the border region of the u.s. and mexico. the delegation of u.s. state attorneys general, including california Attorney general Kamala D. Harris, colorado Attorney general John suthers, Florida Attorney general Pam Bondi, nevada Attorney general catherine cortez masto, and new mexico Attorney general gary King signed the letter

of intent with Jaime gonzalez Aguadé, President of the national Banking and securities commission of mexico. on monday, the u.s. delegation of state attorneys general met with mexican state attorneys general to discuss various issues related to transnational crime, including high-tech crime, human trafficking, and the use and adoption of technology. the delegation met with mexican state attorneys general from Baja california, chihuahua, campeche, Distrito Federal, Jalisco, sonora, and Zacatecas. on monday, the delegation also met with mexican Attorney general Jesus murillo Karam to strengthen cooperation in the fight against transnational crime in the areas of drug, human, and weapons trafficking, money laundering, cybercrime and use of technology in law enforcement.

Attorney general Harris’ report last week was the first comprehensive report analyzing the current state of transnational criminal organizations in california and the threats they pose to the state’s public safety and economy, including the problem of money laundering.

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Aviso de Audiencia Pública

Producción de Aguas Subterráneas y los Cargos Tema:

Los Cargos por la Producción de Aguas Subterráneas y Aguas Superficiales del 2014/2015

Quien:

La Directiva del Distrito de Aguas del Valle de Santa Clara

Qué:

Audiencia Pública para los Cargos Propuestos por la Producción de Aguas Subterráneas y los Cargos por Aguas Superficiales del 2014/2015

Cuando: 10 de abril, 2014 a las 6 p.m. – casa abierta; 7 p.m. audiencia pública abierta en el Condado Sur 22 de abril, 2014 a las 6 p.m. – audiencia secierra

Lugar:

10 de abril, 2014 Cámara del Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Gilroy 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 22 de abril, 2014 Sala de Juntas del Distrito de Aguas del Valle de Santa Clara 5700 Almaden Expressway, San José, CA 95118

El Distrito de Aguas del Valle de Santa Clara ha preparado un reporte anual de la Protección y el Aumento del Suministro de Agua en el cual documenta información financiera y de suministro de agua, la cual provee la base para los cargos recomendados por la producción de aguas subterráneas y por aguas superficiales para el año fiscal 2014/2015.

El reporte incluye análisis del sistema utilitario del Distrito de Aguas; pronósticos de suministro y demanda; mejoramiento del capital futuro, requisitos de operación y mantenimiento; y el método de financiar esos requisitos.

Seated are, Betty and Hilbert Morales, Monica Amador of EO; Standing are Raul y Mexia.

Hilbert Morales el oBserVADor on march 31 much ViP networking happened before rudy chavez medina introduced the girl scouts troop 61283 who posted the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance at center for employment training. Fr. Jon Pedigo made the invocation and then raul y mexia played while the 300 attendees enjoyed their breakfast prepared by cet’s culinary Program interns. mc medina asked all ‘elected officials and candidates’ to stand; followed by supporters of uFW and then he asked the chavez family members to stand. medina described how the chavez family was involved in the production of the movie ‘cesar chavez’ which is now at many local theatres. medina asked all to attend and experience this accurate presentation of how cesar e. chavez organized the united Farm Workers of America (uFWAFl/cio). several resolutions and commendations

followed: First by supervisor Dave cortese on behalf of the Board of supervisors, county of santa clara; then Assembly member nora campos on behalf of the cA state Assembly; and by sJ city councilmember Xavier campos, representing mayor chuck reed and the s.J. city council. campos encouraged all present to see the cesar chavez movie. tHe si se PueDe AWArD was presented to Fr. Jon Pedigo and Deacon sal Alvarez whose advocacy efforts resulted in the mcDonnell Hall, located at the lady of guadalupe catholic church campus, san Jose, being designated as a state & national Historical landmark. it is over 100 years old and was the meeting hall where cesar e. chavez began his community work in san Jose. it is also the orginal building of the guadalupe catholic church mission and reflects the architecture of that time. san Jose is where cesar e. chavez learned to organize the community to advocate for improved wag-

es, job site conditions, and civil rights. “nuestra lucha” continues to this day.

Frank carbajal, as keynote speaker, related his family’s experiences as farmworkers who came to san Jose, worked in the canneries, and settled down after purchasing a home in the ‘sal si Puedes’ community now known as the mayfair community where ‘somos mayfair is located.’ carbajal’s presentation was corrected by his parents several times until he told them “i am telling my version of our family’s journey here.” Frank is the first in his family to go to college and earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. next, the chavez Family Vision Foundation presented scholarships to stephanie rojas, sandra Arrellano, and Arelyz Herrera. closing remarks were made by mc medina who led the audience in singing “De colores”. this cesar e. chavez commemorative event seemed to reinvigorate all who attended.

El Distrito de Aguas llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para obtener comentarios acerca del reporte, el cual estará disponible para los que estén presentes en la audiencia.

Basado en lo que se encuentre y determine en la audiencia pública, incluyendo los resultados de cualquier procedimiento de protesta, la Directiva del Distrito de Aguas decidirá si los cargos por la producción de aguas subterráneas y por aguas superficiales deben imponerse o no, y si se imponen, a qué nivel y en cuál zona o zonas, para el año fiscal comenzando el 1 de julio, 2014.

Todos los operadores de establecimientos que producen agua dentro del Distrito de Aguas o cualquier persona interesada en las actividades del Distrito de Aguas concernientes a la protección y el aumento del suministro de agua pueden presentarse, en persona o por medio de un representante, y someter sus comentarios respecto al tema.

Para más información acerca de la audiencia pública, por favor visite nuestro sitio de la Internet en el www.valleywater.org, o llame a Darin Taylor al (408) 630-3068.

Se hará un esfuerzo razonable para acomodar a personas discapacitadas que deseen asistir a la audiencia pública. Para información adicional sobre como asistir a esta audiencia, incluyendo como solicitar la acomodación de discapacitados o asistencia de interpretes, por favor llame a la Oficina de la Secretaría de la Directiva al (408) 630-2277, por lo menos tres días antes de la audiencia.

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Jason Alderman el año pasado, el irs realizó devoluciones fiscales por más de 110 millones de dólares, con un promedio de $2.803 por contribuyente. otra forma de verlo: en 2012, los estadounidenses pagamos entre todos casi $310 mil millones de más en impuestos. en parte es comprensible: si no se nos hacen las suficientes retenciones fiscales durante el año a través de deducciones del sueldo o pagos de impuestos estimados trimestrales, hay que pagar una penalidad por pago insuficiente el 15 de abril. Pero la otra cara de la moneda es que, con las sobreretenciones, básicamente le estamos dando al gobierno un préstamo sin intereses a lo largo del año.

Investors should be cautious any time they are pressured or rushed into making a decision about an investment opportunity.

(nAPsi) investors can sometimes overlook signs that indicate an offer really is ‘too good to be true’. this can leave them vulnerable to fraud and financial predators. the commodity Futures trading commission (cFtc) is the federal government agency that regulates the commodity and security futures, commodity options, swaps, and retail foreign currency exchange markets. it also works to protect the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices in the highly volatile, complex and risky commodity futures and options markets. to help, it offers the following “top five tips” on how to spot fraud. much of this material was developed from research conducted by the FinrA investor education Foundation.

• What’s the rush? investors should be cautious any time they are pressured or

rushed into making a decision about an investment opportunity. is the offer described as being good for only a limited time or in a limited quantity? Are you being led to believe you are part of a special group being notified? take time to evaluate the offer and don’t allow yourself to be rushed into making any financial decision. most legitimate offers will be there tomorrow.

• Favors are rarely free.

When the person on the other end of the trade offers to do a “small favor” for you in return for a big favor, it may be a ploy to distract you from the business at hand. it’s best to stay focused on the opportunity, not to look for bargains.

• Beware of the “Phantom Riches” tactic. this is when a con artist dangles the prospect of unrealistic wealth, enticing you with something you want but can’t have. consumers should consider whether the salesperson is

dangling incredible returns or guarantees. it’s important to remember that all investments carry some risk.

• Selling credibility. this is when the con artist tries to build credibility by appearing successful, claiming affiliation with a reputable organization or touting a special credential or experience. A seller may have a corner office, framed diplomas or certificates and wear an expensive suit, but appearances really can be deceiving. check out the seller’s actual qualifications.

• Watch out for thirdparty endorsements. When someone talks about a lot of people you know investing in the opportunity and that you shouldn’t be left out, it’s probably a good idea to keep your hand on your wallet and your wallet in your pocket until you learn more.

To learn more, visit www.cftc.gov/consumerprotection.

si usted suele recibir grandes devoluciones fiscales, considere retener menos y, en su lugar, poner a trabajar el dinero ya sea ahorrando, invirtiendo una suma comparable durante el año o usando el dinero para cancelar deudas. su objetivo debería ser recibir una devolución pequeña o directamente nada.

Pida a su empleador otro formulario W-4 y vuelva a calcular su retención usando el calculador de retenciones del irs (en www.irs.gov). esto también es bueno hacerlo cada vez que su sueldo o situación familiar se modifique significativamente (ej. aumento de sueldo, casamiento, divorcio, nacimiento de un hijo, etc.). la Publicación 919 del irs puede guiarlo a la hora de tomar decisiones. mientras tanto, si este año recibe una devolución fiscal importante, antes de gastársela toda en algo que no necesita, tenga en cuenta estas opciones: cancele una deuda. reforzar los pagos de la tarjeta de crédito o de un préstamo puede disminuir significativamente

el pago de intereses a largo plazo. supongamos que ahora paga $120 por mes contra un saldo de tarjeta acreedor de $3.000 a un interés del 18 por ciento. A ese paso, tardará 32 meses en cancelarlo y pagará $788 de intereses, asumiendo que no hará ninguna compra nueva. si duplica su pago a $240, descontará 18 meses y $441 de intereses. nota: si tiene saldos en varias tarjetas, haga siempre al menos el pago mínimo para evitar penalidades. la misma estrategia se puede usar para cancelar un préstamo (hipoteca, auto, personal, etc.). Pida al prestamista que aplique el pago extra al monto de capital del préstamo, lo que acortará el tiempo de cancelación y reducirá el monto de los intereses totales pagados. solo asegúrese de averiguar si le cobran una penalidad por pago anticipado antes de usar esta estrategia. refuerce su fondo de emergencia. como protección ante la pérdida del trabajo, una emergencia médica u otra crisis financiera, trate de reservar la suficiente cantidad de efectivo como para cubrir seis meses de gastos diarios. refuerce su cuenta con parte de la devolución fiscal y luego reserve deducciones mensuales automáticas de su sueldo o cuenta bancaria.

Aumente los ahorros para su retiro. si sus deudas y ahorros de emergencia están bajo control, haga más aportes a su cuenta irA o 401(k), especialmente si su empleador le hace aportes compensatorios; recuerde, un aporte compensatorio del 50 por ciento corresponde a una tasa de retorno del 50 por ciento –algo que seguramente no encontrará en otro lado.

Financie la educación. inscríbase en cursos universitarios o vocacionales para seguir capacitándose en caso de que pierda su trabajo o decida cambiar de profesión. Y averigüe si su empleador puede ayudarlo a pagar los estudios relacionados con su trabajo. también puede reservar dinero para la educación de sus hijos o nietos aportando a un Plan de ahorro educativo 529. como incentivo, el gobierno permite que sus aportes se realicen libres de impuestos hasta que se retiren.

Y, por último, para verificar el estado de su devolución, vaya al sitio “Where´s my refund” (“¿Dónde está mi devolución?”) del irs. Allí se suele obtener información de la devolución 24 horas después de que el irs acusa recibo de su declaración fiscal presentada electrónicamente, o unas cuatro semanas después de haberla presentado en papel.

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(L-R) StudentsFirst California State Director Jovan Agee (Moderator), STAND UP for Great Schools Executive Director Josiah Young, Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Alice Perez and concerned parent Dr. Leah Johnson discuss the state of education in California and ideas for improving outcomes for all students.

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that have a lasting and positive effect on our kids.”

over 100 community members, including parents, representatives from the faithbased community, and local and state officials gathered for the first community empowerment townhall: “Are our Kids learning?” the event, co-hosted by studentsFirst california, showers of Blessings, cogic, stAnD uP for great schools, and teach For America, provided an opportunity for the community to engage in a dialogue on education in california and take positive steps toward improving outcomes for all students.

ment gaps persist across the country, and efforts to improve education aren’t moving quickly enough in most cases. in the united states, four out of five AfricanAmerican fourth graders are reading below grade level— and a vast majority never catch up. An African-American student is twice as likely to drop out of high school as a white student. Data show that the same high school dropout will make $300,000 less than a high school graduate and $1,500,000 less than a college graduate over his or her lifetime.

“We know that every child – regardless of their zip code – deserves a high quality education that prepares them for their future. our communities of color are experiencing the consequences of the crisis in education firsthand,” said Jovan Agee, california state Director for studentsFirst.

in opening remarks, sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson reinforced his commitment to student achievement, stating that, “As mayor, i want to ensure that every child in this city has access to excellent schools. too many children in our communities of color are falling behind because the education system is failing them. our future depends on real solutions and an education system that supports and encourages all students to reach their full

“We must do more to engage and empower our local leaders, parents and communities to address this crisis and implement real reforms

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potential in the classroom.”in the last eight years, AfricanAmerican 8th grade reading proficiency only increased two points, meaning that it will be 260 years before even 80 percent of our 8th graders are reading as well as they should. smart policy changes that empower parents, faith leaders and community leaders are needed to improve schools in every zip code and help all students succeed. “there is no greater priority in our community than making sure our kids get the high quality education they deserve,” said Dr. Darnell thomas, Pastor of the showers of Blessings, cogic. “By working with community leaders and parents, we can rebuild our education system and prepare all kids from all backgrounds for success.” enacting common-sense laws that empower parents and provide families with high-quality school choices will be a major focus of studentsFirst california and its 250,000 members in 2014. to learn more about studentsFirst california visit: www.studentsfirst.org/california.

the teenage rite of passage of waiting for incoming college decisions may have changed from looking for the thin or fat envelope to hitting “refresh” on the Web browser -- but the anxiety of college decision limbo has not. While many of this year’s two million-plus college applicants have earned admission into their top choice schools, many more are coping with the blow of rejection or being sent into waitlist mode, wondering what to do next. meanwhile, even those fortunate enough to get accepted into their top choice schools are grappling with tough decisions. During this critical time, what should college applicants do and how can parents support their efforts? Kaplan test Prep offers the following advice for students to help navigate the most common college admissions scenarios.

•i didn’t get accepted to my top choice schools. Don’t be discouraged. You’re far from alone. many of the nation’s most competitive schools announced record low acceptance rates this year (e.g. 5.9% for Harvard university; 6.3% for Yale university; 8.6% for Brown university; 7.3% for

Princeton university; 6.9% for columbia university). Keep in mind that college admissions have an element of subjectivity; also, rejection can sometimes reflect more on a school’s desire to build a well-rounded and diverse class with limited spots than on your strength as an applicant. ideally you’ve applied to multiple places, including “safety” schools, which means you should have options.

•i’ve been waitlisted. Do i wait? the last thing you should do if you’ve been waitlisted is wait. Your first step: thank the school for keeping your application under continued consideration and send the admissions office new, relevant information that could aid your cause: midterm grades, awards, new leadership roles, etc. make the case that you are a “must-have student.” that said, don’t be under any illusion that getting off the waitlist will be easy; in fact, it’s unlikely. According to the national Association for college Admission counseling (nAcAc), in the most recently surveyed year, colleges accepted an average of 25% of all students who chose to remain on waitlists down from 31% the previous year.

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•i got into my top college choice, but the amount of financial aid they offered me wasn’t enough. Don’t be afraid to ask for more aid. unlike FAFsA offers, which are nonnegotiable, there may be flexibility in financial aid packages awarded directly by colleges. one strategy may be to show them a financial aid offer made by another college that accepted you and see if they’ll match it. since they’ve already accepted you, they more than likely will work with you. explain to them how your family’s financial situation may have changed since first applying or how your activities since applying warrant additional aid; the worst that can happen is that your request is denied.

•i got into several of my top schools; how do i decide which one to attend? this is the best situation to be in, but that doesn’t mean the decision will be simple. refer to the list of factors you considered when you first applied. if paying for college is an important factor, evaluate their financial aid packages. if you can, visit (or revisit) the campuses that are still in the running, talk to current students and/or alumni, consider what school will be the best “fit” for your priorities.

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American Counseling Association Most parents want to protect their children not only from physical danger, but also from the emotional pain that life can bring. While we accept that small hurts will happen -- a disagreement with a sibling or friend, the loss of a toy - we usually believe we’re helping our young children by sheltering them from the bigger problems that can occur such as a serious illness, financial issues or marital problems.

Unfortunately, being overly protective can do harm. Kids are usually more aware of bad news than we suspect, but often get the details wrong and may even feel responsible for what has happened.

Most children know when a family is having problems, even if nobody has said anything directly to them. But, kids frequently get the news in bits and pieces that add up to an incomplete, confusing and often frightening picture.

The solution is to share information with your children.

No child needs all the gory details of a job loss or a troubled marriage, but should have enough age-appropriate information to feel included and part of something important to the family.

Start by reassuring your children that what is happening

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is not their fault. Kids are used to being blamed for messing up, and they often assume that when trouble happens, whether it’s economic woes or marital strife, it’s usually because of something they did.

Reassure your children that you, their parents, are on top of things and are working to fix the problem. Let the kids know it’s okay to ask about what’s going on, especially if they see you upset, worried, angry or crying. Children feel reassured when they know they can ask questions, get information and feel included.

Of course, how much information you share depends on your children’s ages. A young child doesn’t understand economic issues associated with a job loss, but will know that you’re upset, worried, and acting differently. Older children may need more details, both to keep them from blaming themselves for the problem and to help them prepare for changes that may be coming.

Communicating with your children about family problems or possible changes, should always be one of your first priorities. A child left in the dark is a frightened child.

If you need help, look for books at your library or bookstore on family communications, or talk to your child’s school counselor about possible approaches.

GobiernoUSA.gov La sexualidad es un proceso natural que forma parte del desarrollo físico de las personas. Cuando una persona inicia su vida sexual debe tomar precauciones para evitar el riesgo de contraer enfermedades de transmisión sexual (ETS). Aunque existen varias formas de contagio, la más común es por medio de relaciones íntimas entre parejas.

de los hechos, entre ellos: 1. Mito: las ETS afectan sólo a hombres y mujeres jóvenes.

Realidad: las ETS afectan a todas las personas de cualquier sexo, edad, orientación sexual y clase social ya que pueden ser portadores y desarrollar estas enfermedades.

2. Mito: cuando las personas contraen una ETS presentan síntomas de inmediato.

Según los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC, por su sigla en inglés), cada año en Estados Unidos se presentan alrededor de 20 millones de nuevos casos de ETS. La mitad de ellos se producen en jóvenes entre 15 y 25 años.

Realidad: algunas enfermedades como la gonorrea a veces no presentan síntomas.

Las personas portadoras del Virus de Inmunodeficiencia Humana (VIH) pueden presentar síntomas años después de haber contraído este virus.

Con el pasar de los años se han creado algunos mitos sobre las ETS que se alejan un poco

3. Mito: todas las ETS se curan con un tratamiento médico.

Realidad: el VIH y el herpes

genital pueden ser sólo controlados con medicamentos pero no se curan. Estos virus permanecen en el cuerpo y pueden ser trasmitidos a la pareja.

4. Mito: las mujeres embarazadas no le pueden transmitir las ETS a sus bebés.

Realidad: los bebés corren el riesgo de contagiarse con algunos virus o enfermedades, como el VIH y la gonorrea, entre otros, durante el embarazo o parto. Lea más sobre las ETS y el embarazo.

5. Mito: las ETS no causan infertilidad en la mujer.

Realidad: la enfermedad inflamatoria pélvica (EIP) puede causar infertilidad si no se trata a tiempo con medicamentos.

6. Mito: las ETS no pueden producir cáncer.

Realidad: las mujeres que han contraído el virus del papiloma humano (VPH) de alto riesgo pueden desarrollar cáncer de cuello uterino en un futuro. En los hombres este virus puede causar cáncer de ano o pene.

Recomendaciones y recursos: Hable con su médico sobre las ETS para despejar cualquier duda y obtener recomendaciones para tener una vida sexual saludable.

Los CDC le ofrecen información general sobre las ETS y un buscador de lugares donde pueda realizarse las pruebas de detección de ETS cerca de su localidad.

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(Family Features) Plan an Easter gathering everyone can enjoy with a make-ahead menu that includes crowd-pleasing brunch casseroles packed with everyone’s favorite flavors – and leaves you plenty of time to spend with the family.

Serve a spring-inspired dessert topped with an array of fresh fruit to complement your brunch casserole.

Cheesy Bacon & Egg Brunch Casserole Serves: 12 8 slices bacon 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 loaf (8 ounces) Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (5 cups) 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup cottage cheese 5 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk* 2 teaspoons McCormick Mustard, Ground 1 teaspoon McCormick Black Pepper, Ground 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Nutmeg, Ground Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels; crumble and set aside. Remove all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add onion to skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes or until softened.

Spread 1/2 of the bread cubes in 13x9-inch baking dish. Layer with 1/2 each of the onion, bacon, Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.

Spread evenly with cottage cheese. Top with remaining bread cubes, onion, bacon, Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.

Beat eggs in medium bowl with wire whisk. Add milk, mustard, pepper and nutmeg; mix well. Gradually pour into baking dish. Press bread cubes lightly into egg mixture until completely covered. Let stand 10 minutes. (*To prep the night before, add an extra 1/2 cup of milk and refrigerate overnight.)

Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown.

Los frijoles son, sin duda alguna, una de las legumbres más conocidas en la cocina de toda América Latina. Con este platillo viajamos a Cuba, donde los famosos arroz con frijoles no pueden faltar en la mesa. Sírvelos con trozos de plátano frito y, si te animas, un poco de queso fresco – ideales para cualquier comida, ¡hasta el desayuno!

• Receta sirve:4 • Tiempo de preparación15 min • Tiempo de cocción30 min

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4 cucharadas MAS 1/2 taza de aceite vegetal, divididas 1 plátano macho maduro, pelado y rebanado 1 taza de arroz blanco [o precocido] 1 chiles morrón verdes grande, finamente picado 1 cebolla pequeña, finamente picada 2 tazas de agua 1 cucharada MAS 2 cucharadas de Knorr Caldo con sabor de Pollo 1 lata (15 oz.) de frijoles negros, enjuagados y escurridos 1 cucharada de perejil fresco [o cilantro], finamente picado

• Caliente dos cucharadas de aceite en una sartén antiadherente de 12 pulgadas a fuego medio alto y fría los plátanos, revolviendo frecuentemente, por 5 minutos o hasta que se doren. Colóquelos sobre toallas de papel y sazónelos ligeramente con sal.

• Caliente el resto del aceite en la misma sartén a fuego medio alto y fría el arroz, la cebolla y el chile morrón, revolviendo frecuentemente, por 4 minutos o hasta que el arroz se dore. Agregue el agua y el Knorr Caldo con sabor de Pollo y ponga a hervir a fuego alto. Tápelo, baje la lumbre a fuego lento y cocine por 20 minutos o hasta que el arroz esté suave. Agregue los frijoles y el perejil y caliente bien. Sirva con los plátanos fritos encima.

• *Para una comida completa, fría 4 chuletas de puerco con la cebolla y el chile morrón hasta que se doren. Retire de la sartén.

Continué con la receta, regrese las chuletas al sartén junto con los frijoles y el perejil. Continué cocinando hasta que el puerco esté totalmente cocido.

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Monica Amador, EO’s COO, Senator Art Torres, La Raza Roundtable chair, Victor Garza.

Hilbert Morales el oBserVADor At the la raza roundtable monthly meeting last Friday, march 28, 2014, Pete carillo introduced the Honorable senator Art torres, J.D. (retired) who has a lengthy record of public service and civil rights advocacy. torres began his comments by saying, “it is nice to come home to san Jose because it is very special to me.” torres had attended stanford university. upon graduating from law school (age 25) he campaigned for a cA state Assembly seat (1972). torres was defeated in his first election for a seat in the california state Assembly by 615 votes. soon after the election, he became the national legislative director for the united Farm Workers, AFl-cio, at 25 years of age. two years later, torres won a seat in the california state Assembly, where he served for the next eight years. torres was elected to the state senate where he served for another twelve years (1982 to 1994). He served as chairman of the insurance committee, Assembly Health committee, senate Joint committee on science and technology, the Joint committee on refugees, the senate committee on the entertainment industry, and as the founding chairman of the senate toxics committee. torres co-authored legislation

that created the museum of tolerance in los Angeles, and the california clean Water Act. Family relationships were important in his personal development because they helped torres deal with student loans and debts when he had no income. in 1972,Dolores Huerta recruited him to join the united Farm Workers where at first he did telephone operations, was cesar’s driver and later dealt with uFW legal matters . torres described groups of farm workers (Yemenese, Filipino, and mexican) which were organized under one ‘Farmworkers of America’ constitution and mission statement. it is this group which became the united Farmworkers of America (uFW).

His salary was $5.00 per week because cesar wanted all uFW officials to know what it was like to live in poverty. As an extended family they dealt with the needs of the uFW group. “it is a very sad thing today to know that three cA state senators have allegedly betrayed the public trust. But know that these are the exceptions. there is a great need for youthful leaders to represent this Hispanic community. those who practice public service believe in helping people. so i hope that many of you end up as leaders performing public service.” “cesar was honest to a fault,

i do not think that any current labor leader could stand up to his level of honesty and integrity.” stated torres. “You young people must see the movie “cesar” to learn about the history of the farm labor and civil rights effort which is still ongoing. many issues exist today such as immigration, available jobs, income disparity and the like which need to be addressed by today’s public policy. And you must be engaged and involved to be part of it. Do think about it and do it.” today, Art torres is a Board member of california’s state stem cell Agency: the california institute for regenerative medicine (cirm), which was created by california’s Proposition 71 (2004), funded by bonds (up to $3 billion), over ten years for embryonic stem cell and other biomedical research. today it addresses 39 disease entities such as diabetes, sickle cell anemia, multiple sclerosis, etc. training and research programs reach out to 1,500 high schools, college and post-graduate students. ten disease projects are now in clinical trials. And their work has generated some $286m in new tax revenues. one cirm center is located at stanford university medical center. go to ‘info.cirm.ca.gov or www.cirm.ca.gov for more information.

A pesar de las tormentas que empaparon a california hace un mes, agencias federales han determinado que aproximadamente el 90 por ciento de california permanece en un estado de sequía grave o excepcional y se teme que el estado Dorado no ha padecido algo así en los últimos 500 años. Por lo tanto, es muy oportuna la reunión de un extensa y admirable lista de líderes electos y funcionarios gubernamentales a nivel local y estatal hoy en sacramento gracias a la segunda conferencia anual llamada educación de Agua para líderes latinos, o Well por sus siglas en ingles.

A buena hora se reúnen los alcaldes, concejales, senadores, asambleístas, supervisores de condados y demás líderes representando grandes poblaciones latinas en california par aprender y exponer los retos de suministros de agua que están enfrentando sus comunidades. la mitad de las comunidades rurales que fueron identificadas por la gubernatura por tener el más alto riesgo de escases de agua potable esta temporada son de mayoría hispana y están en el Valle central. Además, los centros urbanos de california como los Angeles y san Diego, también representan una significante población hispana dependiente de las amenazadas fuentes de agua. Así que es el momento preciso de examinar arduamente las estrategias para administrar el agua en un futuro inmediato y a largo plazo. sin duda los que asistirán la conferencia Well también estarán esperando con gran anticipación el reporte del 1ro de Abril del Departamento de recursos del Agua de california sobre los niveles de nieve en las altas montañas

del estado, las cuales proveen un tercio del agua potable para sus ciudades y granjas.

Aunque la excepcionalmente baja capa de nieve de este año se debe a la sequía, se pronostica que las temperaturas más cálidas debidas al cambio climático reduzcan drásticamente la capa de nieve en el futuro, poniendo en aun más riesgo el abastecimiento de agua para los meses más secos del año. si bien no hay una solución inmediata ni mágica para garantizar el suministro adecuado de agua, tenemos que prepararnos para un futuro incierto, invirtiendo en un portafolio de estrategias sensibles y probadas para mejorar la eficiencia del agua y aprovechar los suministros locales no utilizados. Podemos crear un sistema el suministro del agua resistente si nuestros lideres reconfiguraran la ideología que persiste del pasado basada en costosos almacenamientos superficiales y sistemas de transporte de agua por largas distancias, a favor de medidas para un manejo sostenible y rentable del agua que permita autonomía local y protección contra azotes de sequias en las próximas décadas. la estrategia de almacenar agua en represas era la solución predilecta del siglo XX, cuando california tenía acceso a un montón de ríos caudalosos. esos días quedaron en el pasado porque de nada sirven los costosos embalses sin agua de lluvia o nieve que los llenen. california ha embalsado todos sus grandes ríos, hasta secar tramos del rio san Joaquín y reducir los niveles del río colorado a mínimos históricos. no quedan más para amansar y sostener nuestra población y agricultura.

Pero california tiene otro camino con mejores posibilidades para las regiones ur-

banas y rurales en este siglo XXi. las inversiones en la conservación del agua y los suministros de agua locales han sido siempre mucho más rentables y menos perjudiciales para el medio ambiente que aquellas en proyectos de grandes represas y canales artificiales. el estado puede maximizar el potencial de sus mayores fuentes de agua nuevas que incluyen la eficiencia y conservación, cosecha de agua pluvial, reciclaje y el almacenamiento en acuíferos subterráneos. si el estado aprovechara plenamente estos recursos, podría proporcionar más agua del que california obtiene de la Bahía Delta. De hecho, ya algunas localidades lo están haciendo, y por lo tanto se han visto menos afectadas por la sequia. las ciudades de san Diego, long Beach, los Angeles, entre otras, han visto los beneficios del reciclaje del agua, almacenamiento subterráneo y la cosecha de agua pluvial. la sequía de california esta afectando a todos sus residentes. Desde los dueños de granjas que están viendo sus cultivos perdidos, a los trabajadores agrícolas que ni siquiera tienen agua potable para sus familias, a los pescadores que ahora dependen de peces transportados en camión para evitar tramos secos en los ríos, y hasta los dueños de negocios o residentes urbanos que ven cuentas de agua cada vez mas altas, todos están sintiendo la crisis. Pero cada individuo, líder y localidad tiene un papel que desempeñar en el uso prudente y eficiente de los preciosos recursos hídricos. no podemos hacer que llueva ni tampoco estamos frenando el calentamiento global con la urgencia necesaria, pero si podemos tomar decisiones inteligentes para invertir en soluciones que protejan la población y nos permita seguir prosperando.

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SJSU School of Business students PACT seeks receive Hands on Banking training support for senior from Wells Fargo transportation proposal mariana Phipps, regional communications, san Francisco Bay & greater Bay Area regions

Wells Fargo team members cynthia tostado, Jaime guner and eduardo Aguirre recently concluded a Hands on Banking training for forty five san Jose state university school of Business students who will conduct financial education workshops to more than fifty families, young adults and children in east san Jose.

this is a collaboration between san Jose state university, communiveristy, city of san Jose, county of santa clara, silicon Valley community Foundation, Franklin mcKinley and Wells Fargo to teach financial education. this a five week community outreach where san Jose state students along with Wells Fargo team members participate in conducting financial education classes at the roosevelt community center. some of the topics covered included how to build your credit, how to save, how to create your own budget and First time home buyers workshops. the Hand on Banking program offers all the basic money tools, skills and information needed to take charge of your own finances.

Veronica T. Avendaño el oBserVADor “the age wave is here! and growing!” said members of People Acting in community together (PAct) last Wednesday, April 2 at a press conference and motorcade at santa clara county government center. PAct along with other community leaders hosted a press conference to generate support from the county’s Board of supervisors to vote on allocating 2.8 million dollars in measure A funds toward senior transportation services.

“Without transportation we are dooming them to a life of isolation, poor in meaning and comfort, with a way to get around our lives and our communities will be enriched,” said rabbi melanie Aaron of the congregation shir Hadash at the press conference. outreach, a non-profit, provides transportation to low income seniors in the county to doctor’s appointments, nutritional centers and more. outreach’s proposal is just one of over 90

proposals seeking measure A funding. As of February 2014, outreach provided transportation to 909 seniors with 508 seniors on the program’s waiting list. if allocated funds, outreach could expand it’s services to an estimated 3,600 more seniors.

1 in 4 seniors in santa clara county lives near the poverty level.

Following the press conference PAct held a senior motorcade from the government center ending at the county’s sheriff’s auditorium “to symbolize the many hundreds make that thousands of seniors in our county who have been neglected and struggled to get a ride for a simple meal or doctor’s appointment,” said PAct member marci gerston. in 2010, 15.7 percent, 1 in 6 in the county were age 60 or over. By 2013, that number is estimated to increase to over 25 percent, 1 in 4. “it affects me,” said PAct member, 82 year old marjorie Hart. Hart is active in the community, her religious congregation, and takes taichi classes. “senior transpor-

tation is important because i do know that there times when that’s not going to be possible anymore. it’s going to be much more difficult for me to get to all the activities that i want to do.”

While Hart does not have to rely on transportation services yet, others such as 92 year old san Jose resident cresenciano Hernandez do. “When i was 80 years old, they gave me a ticket. they said because of my age i’m not able to drive.” Hernandez said his outreach transportation pass serves him well for all his clinic appointments. “i’m very appreciative that outreach exists.” said Hernandez’s daughter teresa Hernandez. t. Hernandez works as a social worker with many elderly clients. “there are other seniors who don’t have family so they are at risk to not getting to their appointments. it puts their health in jeopardy.” on Friday April 4th, the Board of supervisors will meet to discuss proposals for the allocation of measure A funds.

Upcoming non-profit community events Kiwanis Service Day

April 5th 8:00am-1:00pm overfelt gardens Park off of mcKee and education Park Drive, san Jose, 95126

Step-Up Silicon Valley

third Annual social innovation leadership Forum April 25th 8:00am-4:00pm san Jose city Hall 200 e. santa clara st. san Jose, cA register for event here: https://commerce. cashnet.com/cashneta/selfserve/Browsecatalog.aspx

Village Harvest

sJ community Fruit Harvest April 12th 9:00am-12:30pm register for more information: http://www.villageharvest.org/eventsignup

Story Road Business Association

Board Positions available: Vice President, 2nd Vice President, secretary, and Directors next meeting April 16th 8:30am-10:00am Araujo’s mexican grill el Paisa 3070 senter rd. san Jose, cA

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This spring, Silicon Valley Contemporary opens its doors at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, April 10­ 13, 2014. The first of its kind in the tech industry mecca, Silicon Valley Contemporary places emphasis on the relationship between art and technology in a growing effort to engage the arts patrons of tomorrow.

Photo courtesy: Climbing PoeTree.

Bilingual, brilliant, and eloquent were the words that came to mind when I first saw one of their performances. Using music, poetry and multimedia theater, Alixa & Naima use art as a tool to expose injustice, heal from trauma, and elevate our consciousness. Representing two powerful ancestral backgrounds- Naima’s family roots are from Haiti and Alixa is from Colombia these ladies know how to rock a crowd while unifying diverse people from all walks of life towards a higher purpose.

Synergy sparked between them while both women were doing crucial work in their communities: Naima, doing poetry workshops with incarcerated women (most of whom were there for nonviolent drug offences) and Alixa, involved in organizing efforts to resist the fumigations that were poisoning much of southern Colombia and its people as part of Plan Colombia, a US foreign policy calling for eradication of coca and poppy plants. They teamed up to create a multimedia theater production-which gained national successexposing the often yet unknown disastrous effects of the war on drugs.

It is difficult to balance entertainment with education, but Climbing PoeTree’s authentic down-to-earth vibe has enabled them to do their art & activism for more than 10 years. Based out of New York, they have traveled nationally and internationally not only performing shows but also facilitating inspirational workshops on interrelated issues, such as environmental justice, women’s empowerment, the prison industrial complex, and migration.

Most recently, after touring for 3 weeks in Hawaii, they spent a week in the Arizona desert presenting and participating in a spiritual ceremony with the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, in a call to honor our environment—specifically water.

This past week, they presented at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education.

All the while, they’ve been working on a new album, a soon-to-be released curriculum inspired by their

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latest theater production, “Hurricane Season: the hidden messages in water,” and their 1st book—a collection of poems reflecting their last decade of collaboration.

Climbing PoeTree’s motto: “Art is our weapon, our medicine, our voice, and our vision.” They understand that the sharing of stories is a vehicle towards healing, breaking down barriers, and promoting justice. What they hope you will absorb most from their art is inspiration towards action. Alixa elaborates, “We hope that people will wake up to these urgent times we have inherited and find within themselves the creative drive and the passionate fuel that will ignite a process of self-discovery.

We hope that this work will inspire people to collectively recreate the world into the one they want their children to walk into, and that they will do so from a place of self-love, love for their communities, and love for this incredible planet we have inherited.”

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In recent years, art and technology have successfully merged to further creativity, broadening our understanding of artistic practices and making art visible in mediums previously reserved for technologists, including networked culture, interactivity, creative use of digital surfaces, and the space between image and motion.Those in the technology sector are turning to artists to address design and function issues with initiatives like Google’s DevArt, while the art world continues to embrace technology as a creative practice as in Rhizome “Seven on Seven,” both pointing to progress made in bridging two notoriously insular cultures.

Silicon Valley Contemporary aims to be at the center of a conversation on art and technology in effort to connect the collectors of tomorrow with the most relevant work of today. At the heart of this initiative is the appointment of Paul Young, Director of Young Projects (Los Angeles), as curator of the fair’s Moving Image Experience, a presentation of artists whose work ranges from single channel video works that span animated, narrative and performance­ based pieces, to computer­ based installations, 3D works and interactive projects, including the “Mutual Wave Machine” by Suzanne Dikker, Matthias Oostrik, Peter Burr, Diederik Schoorl, Matthew Patterson Curry, and Oliver Hess, presented by Marina Abramovic Institute on exhibit throughout the fair.

A dedicated video pavilion of flatscreens replacing the usual

Melissa Chandon, With David in Mind. art gallery booths will include presentations of Jacco Olivier with The Marianne Boesky Gallery (New York); Jennifer Levonian with The Fleisher/ Ollman Gallery (Philadelphia); a new work in 3D by Marco Brambilla with The Christopher Grimes Gallery (Los Angeles); and ANETTA MONA CHISA & LUCIA TKÁCOVÁ with The Christine Koenig Galerie (Vienna); as well as a special selection of the best video art works from 2013 co­curated by LOOP Barcelona, the premier video art fair, and the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art. Lastly, artist Gary Hill will receive Silicon Valley Contemporary’s first annual Distinguished Media Artist Award.

Curator Paul Young explains the scope of the project: The Moving Image Experience at the Silicon Valley Contemporary is designed to provide visitors with a glimpse of some of the very best examples of work by contemporary artists who are using technology in their studio practice. Each of the works on view will provide another facet of what is rapidly becoming the most prevalent language of our age­­the language of the digital. At the same time we will be offering a selection of talks, discussions and presentations by a number of experts who will be providing an essential context for all the works on view, as well as touching on their lineage and history. Taken as a whole, the Moving Image Experience will help visitors see just how

far technology­based artworks have evolved over the years, and perhaps suggest where they are going in the near future.

Throughout history, art has succeeded through a legacy of patronage. As tech companies continue to receive favorable investments increasing their market valuations, many have the opportunity to reinvest in culture, and choose to do so by forming corporate collections or commissioning works such as murals or site­specific installations. As the region’s premier art fair in a city home to the corporate headquarters of numerous elite tech companies including Adobe, Cisco Systems and eBay, Silicon Valley Contemporary seeks to engage a growing audience of art enthusiasts from the tech world who are eager to be the patrons of tomorrow.

By utilizing the proven technologies and business practices created by leading Silicon Valley corporations that have not yet been integrated into the traditional art fair model, Silicon Valley Contemporary hopes to breed a “next generation” art fair following this shift in the art and technology sectors. This approach will include everything from Google Glass for the arts, and the encouragement of online sales of art in the fair, to the acceptance of Bitcoin as currency at the fair, offering an equally contemporary collecting experience to compliment the work available.

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(stAtePoint) everybody wants to be in shape for bathing suit season, but all those fun seasonal activities -- from barbecues to vacations to baseball games -- can derail a diet.

Here are some tips to help you get fit, so you can look and feel your best all season: Vacations it’s tempting to leave healthy habits behind when heading out of town. But an off week can permanently wreck your diet.

When possible, opt for active vacations, such as camping trips or touring a city by foot. if you’re planning a more sedentary getaway, stay somewhere with a fitness facility.

Vacations can be rare, so don’t sacrifice all the treats of the trip. Prioritize meal-time indulgences so you can enjoy yourself mindfully. For travel days, pack healthful snacks such as fresh fruit, nuts and yogurt as alternatives to high-calorie airport or roadside food.

Daily Diet it’s important to assess whether you’re eating the foods you need to get “fit,” versus foods that merely encourage weight loss, say experts.

“unfortunately, many fad diets can leave you feeling fatigued, sluggish or undernourished,” says Andrew eckhardt, owner and Founder of thinslim Foods and a veteran diet food consumer. to eat right, don’t starve yourself. stock up on fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy and lean meats. And just because you’re slimming down or maintaining your already svelte figure, doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice your favorite foods or go carb-free.

fructose corn syrup and synthetic colors. they also have 50 to 70 percent less carbs and fat compared to other market options. the brand’s master bakers worked alongside nutritional experts to confirm that they are appropriate for gluten-free, hypoglycemia and other digestive and dietary sensitivities. more information about healthfully incorporating baked goods into your diet can be found at www.thinslimFoods.com.

Exercise

“Alternative foods can allow you to enjoy favorite options without expending your calorie budget in one meal,” says eckhardt. try replacing standard cake or wheat flours with healthy alternatives, like oat fiber and almond fiber. in one shot, you’ll cut calories and increase your protein and fiber intake. if regular baking is unrealistic, look for brands that replace low-quality inexpensive flours and sugar substitutes with good-foryou alternatives.

For example, thinslim Foods, makes brownies, cookies, bagels, bread and even pizza using healthful ingredients like oat fiber, almond flour and the all-natural sweetener erythritol. these low fat and low carb foods eliminate artificial flavors, preservatives, high-

spring is a great opportunity to start a fitness regimen that you can stick with all year. You should strive to get at least two and a half hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, preferably spread throughout the week, according to the Department of Health and Human services.

Additionally, you should incorporate muscle-strengthening activities into your regimen to stay strong and improve your metabolism. A workout buddy can help you stay motivated.

Wherever spring takes you, you can look and feel great, while enjoying all your favorite foods and activities.

(BPt) spring is just around the corner – time to start planning your warm-weather wardrobe updates. to help you stay on top of the trends for spring 2014, the experts have plenty of advice to share. lynne riding, who is the fashion coordinator at the Art institute of charleston, a branch of the Art institute of Atlanta, and Dr. courtney A. Hammonds, who has the same role at the Art institute of Atlanta-Decatur, a branch of the Art institute of Atlanta, offer some pointers.

Q: What are the top five trends for spring 2014?

A: “look for clean, simple lines,” says riding. “You’ll also see pleats, sheers and lace, and prints – both floral and graphic.” Hammonds agrees that pleats, especially knife pleats, will be big this spring. “graphic prints are a major trend, using written words embroidered or printed across ready-to-wear garments,” he adds. “We’ll also see accessories with metallic touches in gold and bronze this year.”

Q: What are this spring’s top colors?

A: Both experts agree that lilac and other pastels are the most important color story for spring. greens, especially mint green, are also big. “muted and sophisticated tones predominate, although brights are also seen, particularly when paired with metallic touches,” Hammonds says.

Q: What one piece should everyone consider adding to her wardrobe to be on trend for spring?

A: “A poplin dress shirt in white, lilac or mint green is a great spring/summer addition,” says riding. “it could either be a long wrap shirt without buttons or a long shirt worn on the hips with a belt.”

Hammonds recommends adding a modern accessory, such as a metallic bag or clutch, statement eye frames, or even a metallic shoe that can go from day to night.

some other ideas to give your wardrobe the fashion edge this spring? consider a longer skirt (mid-calf or upper ankle length), wearing a classic shirt untucked with the bottom several buttons undone, or an accessory with fringe. And be sure to hang on to fashions with color blocking. riding says this trend is continuing to be popular.

Whatever you do, Hammonds advises, dare to be edgy and always be true to yourself and your personal style. riding adds, “A trend only works if it works for you.

Does it fit your style, your lifestyle, what’s flattering? For instance, if lilac is not your color, don’t add a lilac dress to your wardrobe. instead, choose a flower print that includes lilac or wear a print skirt with lilac tones along with a crisp white shirt.”

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LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589960 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Motor Group, 2943 Daylight Way #B, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Yasir Abrahams, 171 Branham LN#10230, San Jose, Ca 95136. This business is conducted by an individual; registrants have begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 3/26/14. “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.)

Yasir Abrahams April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/26/14

Thousands of “green” apps now that make it easy for people to find and share information to help us all become better stewards of the natural environment. Pictured: A GoodGuide app evaluates a household product. Credit: GoodGuide Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk Not surprisingly, there are thousands of “green” apps out there that make it easier for people to find and share information to help us all become better stewards of the natural environment.

The American Lung Association’s State of the Air app shows live color-coded air quality maps for any U.S. location and includes both ozone and particulate pollution counts. The app also provides air quality alerts, shortterm forecasts and opportunities to learn more about air quality risks and to contact lawmakers to push for more stringent pollution regulations. Another way to find out who’s emitting what nearby is via aMobileFuture’s Pollution, a free app that compiles information from various pollution databases around the world and then shows users which big polluters are emitting what near them. Coverage includes 1,380 cities, mostly in Europe and the U.S. Ethical shoppers will appreciate the GoodGuide, a free app that shows how any of

120,000 food, personal care and household products stack up in terms of sustainability, fair wages and even health risks. Users just snap a picture of an item’s bar code to get the low-down on whether or not it’s a “good” buy. And the free JouleBug app turns living greener into a game, taking specific sustainability-oriented steps such as reducing energy use, recycling more or buying local and translating these small acts into positive “units of impact.” Embedded videos demonstrate ways once can green up daily life.

Adair Systems’ 99 cents GasHog app makes it easy to track a car’s fuel efficiency.

Enter the odometer reading and amount of fuel added each time you refill the tank, and the app calculates the fuel economy of the previous tank and compares it to historical averages. The app also offers tips for improving fuel economy. And Avego’s free CarmaCarpooling app matches nearby drivers with riders to share the commute and the expense. At the end of the trip, the rider can send a payment through the system to the driver to cover a share of gas and wear-and-tear.

PaperKarma is a free app to help reduce junk mail. Users input their address information once and then snap a picture through the app of any unwanted junk mail. Behind the scenes, PaperKarma’s automated system notifies the publisher to take the user’s name and address off their list.

Another popular app is Light Bulb Finder, a free app designed to help ease the transition from older incandescent bulbs to more energy efficient replacements. Users enter in their zip code—the app automatically inputs average regional electricity rates accordingly—and then choose which type of fixture, size/shape and wattage bulb(s) they are looking to replace. The app then suggests options that use less energy and shows how much money the user can expect to save with the newer bulb(s).

It’s nice to know that the little screens we’ve become increasingly dependent upon— and which otherwise tend to distract us from nature and the outdoors—can also be used for the betterment of the environment.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589748 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Dream House Press, 2714 Ophelia Court, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Flora M. Rodriguez, 2714 Ophelia Court, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual; registrants have begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 02/05/1999. “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.)

Flora M. Rodriguez April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/20/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 590081 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, NA Sweeping Services, 1787 Rigolleto Drive, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Jorge Gonzalez, 1787 Rigolleto Drive, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual; registrants have not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jorge Gonzalez April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/28/14 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV262961 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kishore Pallapothu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Kishore Pallapothu, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kishore Pallapothu to James Martin. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/24/14 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.

Mar.27, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV263045 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Angelique Estrada and Andres Rodriguez, Jr. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Angelique Estrada and Andres Rodriguez, Jr., has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. David Daniel Villareal, Jr. to Anthony Angel Rodriguez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/24/14 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.

Mar.28, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV262982 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ivan Anatolyevich Mazurov. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ivan Anatolyevich Mazurov has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ivan Anatolyevich Mazurov to Ivan Igorevich Kondrashov. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 7/1/14 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.

Mar.28, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589250 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Zazueta Landscape, 1435 Kim Court, Apt.4, Campbell, CA 95032, Santa Clara Co. Jesus M. Zazueta, 1435 Kim Court, Apt.4, Campbell, CA 95032. This business is conducted by an individual; registrants have begun

transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 3/10/14. “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.)

Jesus M. Zazueta Mar.28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/10/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589491 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Reiki Magnetic Healing, 4785 Littles Uvas Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Miguel Azelaya, 4785 Littles Uvas Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by an individual; registrants have not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Miguel Azelaya Mar.28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/17/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589793 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, C.A.R.E. Outreach Program, 207 Wastson Dr.#2, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. Angie Niemann and David Sosa, 207 Wastson Dr.#2, Campbell, CA 95008 . This business is conducted by copartners; registrants have begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 3/1/2014. “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.)

Angie Niemann David Sosa Mar.28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/21/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589532 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Hands of Light Massage Therapy, 17295 Monterey St, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Maria L. Ortega, 5805 Gleneagles Drive, San Jose, CA 95138; Aimee Elam, 2110 Darnis Court, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.

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

Maria L. Ortega Aimee Elam Mar.28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/18/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 527820 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, The High Street Group, 2126 Webster Street, Palo

Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara Co. William N Neidig and Christy E Neidig, 2126 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. This business is conducted by a general partnership; registrants have begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 6/1/1980. “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.)

William N Neidig Christy E Neidig Mar. 28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 8/17/09 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261056 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Victoria Le June Torbert. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Victoria Le June Torbert, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Victoria Le June Torbert to Victoria Amore Lejune. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/20/14 at 8:45 am, Dept.12, Probate Room: 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.

Feb.21, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV262675 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sara Negrete Baes. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Sara Negrete Baes, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sara Negrete Baes to Sara Negrete-Baez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/17/14 at 8:45 am, Dept.12, Probate Room: 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.

Mar.25, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar.28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV262029 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thinh Gia Ducng. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Thinh Gia Ducng, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Thinh Gia Ducng to Henry Thinh Duong. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/10/14 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N.

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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.

Mar.12, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV262595 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Oscar Diaz and Elena Diaz. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Oscar Diaz and Elena Diaz, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. David Diaz to David Oscar Diaz. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/17/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Room: 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.

Mar.24, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV262098 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Wen Chuan Tsai. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Wen Chuan Tsai, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Wen Chuan Tsai to Michelle Tsai Seto. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/10/14 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.

Mar.13, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV262034 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shuyue Xu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Shuyue Xu, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shuyue Xu to Sherry Shuyue Young. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/10/14 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.

Mar.13, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 28; April 4, 11, 18, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589485 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, EMZR Cleaning Services, 2020 Southwest Expy, apt. 50 San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Ernesto M. Zuniga-Ramos, 2020 Southwest Expy, apt. 50 San Jose, CA 95126 . This business is conducted by an individual; registrants have begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon as of 3/17/14. “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.)

Ernesto M. Zuniga-Ramos Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/17/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588584 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Platinum Realtors Silicon Valley, 916 Goodwin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Saul Juarez, 916 Goodwin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by an individual; registrants have not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Saul Juarez Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/24/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589416 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Manos Foundation, 189 W.Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara Co. Community Revitalization and Education Agency, W.Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrants have not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Community Revitalization and Education Agency Edward Avila, President/Board Member Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/14/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589080 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Fun Tours and Charters, 2155 Lanai Avenue, Apt.#86, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Fun Tours and Charters, 2155 Lanai Avenue, Apt.#86, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrants have begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 5/4/11. “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.)

Fun Tours and Charters, Inc. Jimmy Vasquez, President Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/06/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 589461 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Cluejee, 88 S.3rd St. #309, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. Plastic Spoon, Inc., 88 S.3rd St. #309, San Jose, CA 95133 . This business is conducted by a corporation; registrants have not begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Plastic Spoon, Inc. Gurpreet Saran, CEO Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/14/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589487 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Trio Spa, 2160 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Edward Cefalu, 98 Burton, San Jose, CA 95112.

This business is conducted by an individual; registrants have begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, as of 06/09. “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.)

Edward Cefalu Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/17/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589600 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Vera Kugel, 1262 Rembrandt Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara Co. Vera Kugel and Valery Kugel, 1262 Rembrandt Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by a general partnership; registrants began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon on: 1/2/13.

“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.)

Vera and Valery Kugel Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/18/14 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261234 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Angela G. Beltran. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Angela G. Beltran, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angela G. Beltran to Marcelina Guzman. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/20/14 at 8:45 am, Dept.12, Probate Room: 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.

Feb.25, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260024 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vanesa Aragon and Luciano Martinez. TO ALL

INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Vanesa Aragon and Luciano Martinez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Daniel Jayden Martinez to Daniel Jayden Aragon. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/29/14 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.

Feb.4, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV260562 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Diana Fangonilo. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Diana Fangonilo, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Destiny Taylor DeGroat to Destiny Taylor Fangonilo. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/6/14 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.

Feb.13, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV262201 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Candace Rose Oluwasanmi. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Candace Rose Oluwasanmi, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Candace Rose Oluwasanmi to Victoriána Candace Rose Oluwasanmi. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/10/14 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.

Mar.17, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV262110 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Abdelrahman M. Owda and Ovana Jihad Shehadeh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Abdelrahman M. Owda and Ovana Jihad Shehadeh, has filed a petition for Change of Name

with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abdelrahman Y. Owda to Abdelrahman Yousef Alhelew and b.

Ovana Jihad Shehadeh to Ovana Jihad Alhelew. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/10/14 at 8:45 am, Dept. 12, Probate Room: 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.

Mar.13, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261870 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jesus Mendez Macias. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jesus Mendez Macias, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jesus Mendez Macias to Zayra Mendez Macias. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/3/14 at 8:45 am, Dept. 12, Probate Room: 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.

Mar.10, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 21, 28; April 4, 11, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 589313 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, MMP-JLI JV Factories, 5820 Obata Way, Ste A, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Matthew’s Metal Products, 5820 Obata Way, Ste.A, Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrants began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon on: 3/11/14.

“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.)

Matthew’s Metal Products Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/12/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 588575 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Martha Campos Immigration Services, 715 N.First Street, suite 38, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Martha Guadalupe Jimenez Villanueva, 143 Jose Figueres Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual; registrants began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon on: 2/21/14. “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.)

Martha Guadalupe Jimenez Villanueva Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

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County of Santa Clara on 2/21/14 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV259189 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Thomas Gordon Grasser and Vanessa Victoria Rios. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Thomas Gordon Grasser and Vanessa Victoria Rios, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Trinity Alize Flores to Trinity Alize Grasser; b. Thomas Gordon Flores Jr. to Thomas Gordon Grasser II; c. Timothy Albert Flores to Timothy Albert Grasser; d. Tianna Shea Flores to Tianna Shea Grasser. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 4/8/14 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.16, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261990 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: David James Rodgers. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, David James Rodgers, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. David James Rodgers to David James Keen. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/13/14 at 8:45 am, Dept.12, Probate Room: 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.

Mar.12, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261851 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Felicia Napolitano & James Garcia. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Felicia Napolitano & James Garcia, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Giovanni Mariano Barragan to Giovanni Mariano Tellez and b. Felicia Christine Napolitano to Frankie Tellez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/3/14 at 8:45 am, Dept.12, Probate Room: 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.

LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS Mar.10, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261952 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ranulfo Miguel Arguello Albarran. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Ranulfo Miguel Arguello Albarran, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Ranulfo Miguel Arguello Albarran to Angel M. Arguello. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/10/14 at 8:45 am, Dept.12, Probate Room: 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.

Mar.11, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261818 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Aria Lynn Airo. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Aria Lynn Airo, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aria Lynn Airo to Aria Lynn Raynoha.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/3/14 at 8:45 am, Dept.12, Probate Room: 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.

Mar.7, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261754 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Juan Carlos Chavez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Juan Carlos Chavez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.Alisson Alexa Herrera to Alisson Alexa Chavez Herrera and b. Brenda Geidyz Herrera to Sofia Chavez Herrera. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/3/14 at 8:45 am, Dept.12,Probate Room: 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.

Mar.6, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261815 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nga Vo. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Nga Vo, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: A.Nga Nguyen Viet Vo aka Nga Viet Nguyen Vo aka Nga Vietnguyen Vo to Isalynn Thynga Vo. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/3/14 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.

Mar.7, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261325 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Juvenal Arellano- Katrina Acosta. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Juvenal Arellano- Katrina Acosta, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: A. Anna Constance to Adrianna Lugo Arellano. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 5/20/14 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.

Feb.26, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV261709 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Becky Rose Mendez. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Becky Rose Mendez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cameron Louis-Dean Turney to Cameron Louis-Dean Mendez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted on 6/3/14 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.

Mar.6, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 14, 21, 28; April 4, 2014.

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neW YorK FiFA and sony music entertainment announced that the official Anthem of the 2014 FiFA World cuptm in Brazil is entitled “Dar um Jeito (We Will Find A Way),” and features a global superstar line-up including music legend carlos santana, Wyclef, Avicii and Alexandre Pires. the Anthem will be released late April and was produced by 2-time grammy-nominated Ash Pournouri (PrmD music), carl Falk, rami Yacoub and Wyclef Jean and recorded at PrmD studios in stockholm.

“Dar um Jeito (We Will Find A Way)” will be performed at the 2014 FiFA World cuptm closing ceremony on July 13 at the legendary maracana stadium in rio de Janeiro. more information to be announced soon about the official 2014 FiFA World cuptm Album.

“Dar um Jeito (We Will Find A Way)” is the brainchild of Arnon Woolfson and Pournouri who began work on the track with Wyclef, Yacoub and Falk earlier this year. Pournouri says, “in Portuguese Dar um Jeito means to find a way around obstacles and impossibilities. With this track, we wanted to send a message of optimism and opportunity

with the music and the words.” once the track idea was created, santana, Pires and Avicii each added their own sound to the recording. An international cast of some of the greatest musicians in the world went into the recording; continues Pournouri, “We wanted to create the biggest track in the world for the biggest event in the world.”

notimeX tras varios años de ausencia en el mundo del espectáculo, la actriz mexicana Verónica castro regresará en septiembre próximo al teatro para protagonizar el musical “mame”, basado en la novela “Auntie mame”, de Patrick Dennis. la protagonista de exitosas telenovelas, que suma casi 50 años de carrera, viene dispuesta a disfrutar de su trabajo y no padecerlo, como cuando al mismo tiempo estelarizaba telenovelas, grababa discos, cantaba en palenques, conducía programas en la pantalla chica y viajaba de promoción por todo el mundo. “me está costando mucho desprenderme de esta paz

que había encontrado, venir a la lucha y a la entrega, pero estoy contenta, es una obra importante para mí”, declaró Verónica castro en prolongada conferencia de prensa celebrada en un restaurante de esta ciudad. en “mame”, que se estrenará en el teatro 1 del centro cultural roshfrans (antes telmex), dará vida a la extravagante “mame Dennis”, tía de “Patrick”, quien es abandonado al morir su padre. Al cuidado de ella, el pequeño es introducido a su excéntrico y liberal estilo de vida, pero cuando crece, él decide tomar otro rumbo. “creo que saturé mucho la pantalla porque estaba diario en la televisión, si no era con telenovela, era con un programa y me sentía saturada.

el público también se harta y ustedes (la prensa) también porque siempre era lo mismo”.

Por ello es que ahora regresa con el único propósito de disfrutar y la mejor manera de hacerlo es a través del teatro. será dirigida por el prestigioso coreógrafo y bailarín francés stephane Boko, quien ha creado coreografías para la Ópera de Québec, Ópera Bastilla de París y el circo del sol. “el teatro es mi escuela, donde me inicié, lo que estudié, donde me presenté y creo que es una gran oportunidad porque además se aprovecharán los avances tecnológicos para hacer una gran producción.”

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con cámaras IMAX 3D, la película lleva al público a un viaje espectacular alremoto y maravilloso mundo de Madagascar, donde los lémures llegaron como náufragos hace millones de años.

Desde entonces han evolucionado a cientos de especies diferentes, pero ahora están en grave peligro de extinción.

Después de los catastróficos eventos en Nueva York junto a The Avengers, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” de Marvel encuentra a Steve Rogers, más conocido como el Capitán América, viviendo tranquilamente en Washington D.C. e intentando acostumbrarse al mundo moderno.

Pero cuando un colega de S.H.I.E.L.D. es atacado, Steve se ve involucrado en una red de intriga que amenaza con poner al mundo en riesgo. Uniendo sus fuerzas a Black Widow, el Capitán América lucha por exponer la conspiración que no deja de crecer, mientras lucha con asesinos profesionales enviados para silenciarlo a cada paso que da. Cuando el alcance completo de la malvada trama es revelado, el Capitán América y Black Widow convocan a un nuevo aliado, Falcon. Sin embargo, pronto deberán enfrentar a un inesperado y formidable enemigo: el Winter Soldier.

“Island Of Lemurs: Madagascar” resalta los esfuerzos persistentes de la pionera científicaDra. Patricia C. Wright, y la misión de su vida por ayudar a estas extrañas y adorables criaturas a sobrevivir en el mundo moderno.Acompañando a Douglas una vez más entre bastidores están la editora Beth Spiegel, laco-productora Diane Roberts, y el compositor Mark Mothersbaugh. Las canciones son deHanitrarivo Rasoanaivo y Tarika.

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Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador La persona feng shui es un ser optimista, cargado de deseos de superación, entusiasmo, ideas positivas, buena voluntad y motivación. Una persona a la que la suerte le sonríe porque es amigable, respetuosa, jovial, no le teme a las situaciones novedosas ni a los nuevos contactos, tampoco se deja vencer por condiciones adversas. No se debe tener temor al cambio, cuando las situaciones varían hay que variar también, ajustarse a las circunstancias y seguir adelante en busca de nuevas y mejores oportunidades. No debemos lamentarnos por lo que ya pasó, por lo que hicimos mal o por lo que dejamos de hacer, mucho menos perder energía en la tristeza o en la temida depresión.

Al incluir el feng shui en nuestra personalidad es indispensable dejar a un lado la

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inseguridad, la angustia, la timidez y el qué dirán. Una persona progresista siempre está dispuesta y lista para asimilar nuevas experiencias, aprende de todo, trabaja con entusiasmo, lee libros, se supera, se informa, trata de estar al tanto de todo lo que sucede a su alrededor y saca provecho de los acontecimientos que le rodean. Y como tiene una conversación agradable e interesante, no le faltan amigos, conocidos y personas que deseen conocerle.

Esencialmente la persona que disfruta del feng shui, se aleja de la apatía, evita el mal carácter, huye de la rutina y se aparta de la inconstancia.

Mantiene la mente cargada de buenos propósitos, le dedica unos minutos diarios a la oración, decreta paz, abundancia, buena salud e inventa nuevos senderos para salir adelante y ser feliz. Y cuando ha de tomar una decisión importante,

la toma sin vacilaciones.

La familia, los amigos y los conocidos, representan una fuente de energía en el feng shui, energía que se nutre cada vez que somos generosos. La generosidad representa el máximo caudal de buena suerte que se cultiva en la mente y el corazón de los demás.

Un aspecto muy importante y verdaderamente prioritario consiste en cuidar la apariencia personal. Una persona feng shui, es alguien que luce bien y que presta atención al buen mantenimiento de su salud y a su presentación, se ejercita constantemente, come sanamente, evita los vicios, toma tiempo al mantenimiento y cuidado de su piel, dentadura, cabello, uñas, etc. y con ello crea a su alrededor una aura positiva que le conduce por un sendero de fortuna y éxito.

With 875 wins under her belt and many more to come, ohlone college’s legendary softball coach, Donna runyon, will receive the highly prestigious 2014 california community college coaches Association’s (ccccA) coach-

ing Achievement Award. As she was told in the letter notifying her that she had been nominated by her peers, this award is about her lifetime of dedication and achievement as a coach and mentor to her players, as well as the service and leadership provided to the community and to ohlone college.

coach runyon has lead community college softball for the past 35 years, with 27 of those spent at ohlone college.

Her crowning achievement is an astounding nine consecutive years of conference championship titles from 2003-2011, as well as claiming titles in 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1997. under her guidance,

Moore to be Inducted at Halftime of Quakes Match on May 10 vs. FC Dallas San Jose cAliForniA the san Jose earthquakes announced that former player and general manager, Johnny moore, has been elected to the earthquakes Hall of Fame. moore, a member of the inaugural Quakes team in 1974, will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame at the club’s 40th Anniversary game on saturday, may 10 at Buck shaw stadium.

“Johnny has made huge contributions to this club both on and off the field,” said earthquakes president Dave Kaval. “it seems only fitting that Johnny is inducted during the club’s 40th Anniversary game. He has been with the club since its founding years in 1974 and we’re honored to have him join our Hall of Fame.” moore’s career in professional soccer in the Bay Area stretches back to 1969 when he made two appearances for the oakland clippers. Five years later, he became the first player signed by the expansion san Jose earthquakes in the north American soccer league (nAsl). He was also appointed assistant general manager in that first season.

From 1974-76, he served as a player/assistant general manager, scoring eight goals and notching 14 assists in

those three seasons. After three years as the assistant general manager, he became the vice president and general manager in 1977. As general manager, he helped the team set a league record for the most sellouts in a season, while still contributing on the field. He became the only person in professional sports to serve as general manager and play for the team at the same time. “i am honored and extremely proud to be recognized by the club that has played a huge part in my life,” said moore. “i thank the club and all of the players that i had the pleasure to play with, guys who made this club so special. i would also like to thank the earthquake fans who supported the club though thick and thin over a 40 year period, and have been kind enough to always make me feel part of them.

Hearing the news of my selection was one of the happiest days of my life.”

At the conclusion of the 1977 season, moore followed owner milan mandaric to the oakland stompers, for whom he played his final season in the nAsl in 1978.

He then went on to play three seasons in the major indoor soccer league (misl) for the Detroit lightning, san Francisco Fog, Kansas city comets and Phoenix infer-

no, while twice being named an misl all-star. in the mls era of the earthquakes, moore spent two successful seasons as the general manager. under moore, the Quakes earned playoff berths in two consecutive seasons, capped off by the 2003 mls cup championship. moore also enjoyed a successful international career, as he was a member of the united states men’s national team from 1971–1976. He earned 12 caps and made 18 total appearances for the u.s., including four appearances in World cup Qualifying for the 1974 World cup. the resident of san Jose has been involved with soccer in northern california since the 1960s and he began a 30-year career in coaching in 1969. He was one of the original coaches for youth soccer in Pleasanton, calif.

For his contributions to soccer in the united states and northern california, moore was inducted into the united states soccer Hall of Fame and the california soccer Hall of Fame in 1997, along with being inducted into the california Youth soccer Hall of Fame in 1995. moore is the eighth person inducted into the earthquakes Hall of Fame.

the ohlone renegades softball team has qualified for post season play for 25 seasons. it’s not just the wins that leave a lasting impression on coach runyon’s athletes. “i know that we’re going to lose games, but i never want to lose the lesson. i teach my teams to always strive to be 1% better every day.” coach runyon shares that her chief goal is to mentor young athletes – by teaching them life skills such as responsibility, accountability, honesty, and the importance of being punctual.

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“What makes me proudest of my time at ohlone is watching my players get degrees and moving on to four year colleges. that always puts a smile on my face!” coach runyon believes in always getting better, attending the national Fastpitch coaches Association softball coaches convention every year to find new, innovative ways to

teach and motivate. she comes back from the convention each year and presents new ideas to her teams and coaching staff. “i’ve always had good support from my ohlone college fam-

ily,” coach runyon says. “my next goal is to bring the renegades back into the championships.” We’ll all be watching closely as ohlone’s esteemed softball coach pushes towards her 900th win.

Arts • Crafts • Games • Entertainment • Community Resources for Families

Saturday, April 26, 2014

10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Discovery Meadow Park

(in front of the Children’s Discovery Museum)

Over 30 booths with

FREE Family Fun! Featuring Family Music Artists:

Kids Zumba Brenda Lopez Folklorico Dance

Hula Halao 'O Pi'ilani

For more information call (408) 808-2617

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New York n.Y. Wally World media, inc. proudly announces the release of reshoot for iPhone and iPad, a free video app that delivers a comprehensive solution for people looking for a simple but powerful video creation tool. the app centers around two core ideas — mobile video projects should be openended, as opposed to collecting bunches of unsorted mini-clips; and quick fixes to videos should be straightforward and painless. reshoot’s “open-ended” feature allows users to return to a reshoot project and add new footage with automatic clip-stitching. this feature allows users to tell longer form stories without needing to splice together bunches of short video clips, after-thefact. the user-friendly func-

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tionality gives even the most novice ios videographer the tools to create a thoughtful, easy-to-follow video story with no length restrictions. the app also makes quick edits easy through patentpending technology that lets users “reshoot” new scenes until they have the perfect video. inserting clips into a video project is also extremely simple. users can insert old footage from the camera roll, insert new footage captured on-the-spot, add commentary using the front-facing camera, or even video bomb someone else’s video project. the app’s sharing functionality lets users publish and share their videos with friends and family via email, text message, Facebook, twitter or Youtube. reshoot was designed to make video editing simple for any ios user and to let people capture important moments in one stream without clut-

tering their device with dozens of videos. “clipping together and editing videos can be painful and time consuming, and most people never get around to it,” said Darin myman, ceo of Wally World media. “reshoot lets the user leave video projects open, stop and restart videos with ease and easily create their personal highlight reel over any period of time.” “reshoot enables almost anyone to be a film producer without requiring editing skills; and by doing this we have unlocked mobile video’s real potential,” added myman.“ Whether you need to make a video to sell your car or just capture life’s important moments, it’s now easy with reshoot. it is how we believe all video cameras should work.” reshoot is available for free on the itunes App store.