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OFERTAS Y CUPONES DE DESCUENTO ADENTRO

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WWW.EL-OBSERVADOR.COM ¿De vuelta a los estudios? Consejos para elegir el programa universitario adecuado / Para muchas personas, la obtención de un título universitario abría las puertas al mundo laboral. Tal vez fue un factor vital para su empleo actual. Pero, ¿está aplicando lo aprendido en la Universidad a su profesión? Una encuesta reciente revela que posiblemente no sea así.

Según una encuesta realizada por Harris Poll, cumpliendo un encargo de la Universidad de Phoenix, solo el 35 por ciento de los trabajadores con instrucción universitaria considera que todo o la mayor parte de lo aprendido es aplicable al empleo actual.

(Mas en news.el-observador.com) County of Santa Clara Adopts Guidelines for Graffiti Prevention and Removal Guidelines to Facilitate Implementation of County’s Graffiti Ordinance /Today, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors adopted guidelines to facilitate the implementation of a recently amended graffiti ordinance. The goal is to ensure that people who own or have control of any property in the County remove all graffiti from their property within 48 hours of receiving an official notification.(More on our site) Cortese Calls for Immediate Response to Sanitation Needs at Homeless Encampment / As winter approaches and the City of San Jose prepares to close the area’s largest homeless encampment, Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese called on Tuesday, November 4, for an immediate response to sanitation and public health issues along Coyote Creek. (Read More on our site)

Fall Walking Series Saturdays, October 11thNovember 15th 8:30am-9:30am Guadalupe River Park Conservancy Visitor & Education Center 438 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA 95110 Registration required 408-298-7657.

8:00pm Flint Center 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014 Singin’ in the Rain November 6th-15th Lincoln Black Box Theater 555 Dana Avenue San José, CA 95126 408-676-SHOW lincolnperformingarts.com

Second Annual Alumni Association Dinner Jose Valdez Math Institute Saturday November 8th 5:30pm-8:00pm Andrew Hill Multipurpose Room Andrew Hill High School 3200 Senter Road, San José, CA 95111 Register at bit.ly/ alumnidinner2014

Russell Peters November 13th-14th 8:00pm San José Center for the Performing Arts 255 Almaden Blvd.

San José, CA 95113 800-653-8000 http://sanjosetheaters.org/ ai1ec_event/russell-peters/

Whose Live Anyway?

Saturday November 8th

10th Annual Mole Tasting Contest

Wednesday November 19th 6:30pm Register to participate at missionculturalcenter.org

by Nov 12th Downtown Ice Friday November 14thJanuary 11th Circle of Palms 127 S. Market St. San José, CA 95113 408-291-0525 $13-$17 10th Anniversary Silicon Valley Turkey Trot November 27th 7:30am Starting line Downtown San José Register at http://svturkeytrot. com/

Ordenanza que elimina el uso de contenedores de comida hechos de poliestireno extendido toma efecto el 1 de enero del 2015 en la ciudad de San José / La ciudad trabajo cercanamente con los establecimientos de alimentos para desarrollar la ordenanza. “Al eliminar este producto que frecuentemente acaba como basura, mantendremos la calidad del agua en nuestros ríos y arroyos..” (Mas en news.el-observador. com)

Friday Farmers’ Market Every Friday until Nov 21st 10:00am-2:00pm San Pedro Square 87 N San Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95110 Zumba Classes Tuesdays /5:30pm The Fairmont 170 S. Market St., San José, CA 95113 San José Farmer’s Market Fridays November 14th, 21st 10:00am-2:00pm San Pedro Square Off Santa Clara St

San José, CA 95113 408-279-1775 Santana Row’s Tree Lighting Ceremony w/Vernon Davis Tuesday Nov 18th 5:00pm-9:00pm 356 Santana Row San José, CA 95128 408-551-4611 Peace and Social Justice Harvest Fair Sunday November 23rd 11:00am-2:00pm First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto 1140 Cowper Street Palo Alto, CA 94301

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ciones, entre las que figura el asma, la diabetes y las enfermedades cardiacas.

AN OPEN LETTER TO AMERICA’S VETERANS

At the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), we have one of the most noble and inspiring missions in Government.

I accepted this job and joined this mission to better serve you—our Veterans—and improve the delivery of the care and benefits you have earned.

It is our privilege to serve you, and I have made clear that as we move forward as a Department, we will judge the success of all our efforts against a single metric—the outcomes we provide for Veterans.

The Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (VACAA), enacted less than 3-months ago, goes a long way toward enabling VA to meet the demand for Veterans health care in the short-term. VA has put considerable focus and attention on ensuring the law is implemented seamlessly, without confusion, and without creating hardships for Veterans.

This legislation provides authorities, funding, and other tools to better serve Veterans in the short-term. We are appreciative of this temporary measure to improve access while we build capacity within the VA system to better serve those who rely on us for health care.

From June 1 to September 30, 2014, VA completed more than 19 million Veteran appointments in our facilities and made nearly 1.1 million authorizations for Veterans to receive care in the private sector and other non-VA health facilities—a 46.6-percent increase over the same period in 2013. This was all done under existing programs prior to the passage of VACAA, and sets the stage for strengthening existing partnerships between VA and the private sector. We have much we can share with one another to the benefit of Veterans.

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VA has signed contracts with two private health care companies to help VA administer the Veterans Choice Program (Choice Program) under VACAA. The Choice Program is a new, temporary benefit allowing some Veterans to receive health care in their communities rather than waiting for a VA appointment or traveling to a VA facility. It does not impact your existing VA health care or any other VA benefit you may be receiving.

We will begin implementing this benefit on November 5, as required by law. A call center is now operational to answer your questions and verify your eligibility for this program.

As part of this new program, we are issuing a Veterans Choice Card to every Veteran who is potentially eligible for the new, temporary health benefit. The Choice Card allows Veterans to elect to receive care outside of VA when they qualify for the new program based on the distance of their residence from a VA care facility, or when wait times for VA health care exceed the standards established in law.

The Choice Card does not replace the identification card you already use to access other VA benefits; please do not throw away that identification card.

The Choice Card will be issued in three phases. The first group of Choice Cards along

with a letter explaining eligibility for this program is currently being sent to Veterans who may live more than 40 miles from a VA facility. The next group of Choice Cards and letters will be sent shortly thereafter to those Veterans who are currently waiting for an appointment longer than 30-days from their preferred date or the date determined to be medically necessary by their physician.

The final group of Choice Cards and letters will be sent between December 2014 and January 2015 to the remainder of all Veterans enrolled for VA health care who may be eligible for the Choice Program in the future.

We are continuing to work with our partners—Congress, Veterans Service Organizations, and others—to get the information about this health program out to Veterans in as many ways as possible. Please visit our Web site at www. va.gov/opa/choiceact<http:// www.va.gov/opa/choiceact> where we have provided helpful information on Choice Program eligibility. We will work with our partners to keep you informed as we improve our delivery of high-quality, timely care.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Sincerely, Robert A. McDonald

Si no lo ha hecho, ya es hora. El cambio de temporada no viene solo y la gripa puede ser una seria amenaza para su familia.

Este es el momento de vacunarse si quiere mantener a raya esta enfermedad respiratoria que mata. El llamado de los Centros de Control de Enfermedades - CDC - este año es especial para los adultos jóvenes y de mediana edad que aun se rehúsan a ser vacunados.

Recuerde, si lo suyo es el miedo a la aguja, que existe la opción del aerosol nasal y que en cualquier caso, la molestia es mínima si se compara con la fiebre, la tos, el dolor de garganta, la mucosidad persistente, los dolores musculares, de cuerpo y de cabeza y el cansancio extremo o la fatiga que lo atacaran cuando llegue la gripa.

Y es que es bueno recordar que la gripa – o influenza – es impredecible y su gravedad puede variar ampliamente de una temporada a otra. Además, es importante aclarar que algunas personas corren riesgos más altos de presentar complicaciones graves si contraen la enfermedad. Este es el caso de las personas mayores, los niños pequeños, las mujeres embarazadas y las personas con ciertas afec-

Los CDC recuerdan, sin embargo, que entre las complicaciones de la influenza, es decir entre las condiciones que pueden sobrevenir si no se cuida la enfermedad, esta la neumonía bacteriana, las infecciones sinusales, la deshidratación o el empeoramiento de condiciones como insuficiencia cardiaca congestiva, asma o diabetes. ¿Quién debe vacunarse?

Todos. La recomendación de las autoridades de salud es que todas las personas se vacunen contra la influenza, menos los niños menores de 6 meses.

Recuerde además que esta enfermedad se transmite a través del aire de persona a persona. Una persona con influenza puede contagiar a otros – transmitir el virus –

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hasta a 6 pies de distancia.

El principal vehículo de los virus son las gotitas que se producen al toser, estornudar o hablar. Estas gotitas pueden terminar en la boca o la nariz el vecino o este puede inhalarlas y trasladar el virus a su sistema.

Los virus de la influenza pueden sobrevivir en ciertas superficies, así que es posible adquirirlo tocando una de ellas y llevando la mano contaminada a nuestra boca o nariz. Por lo tanto es siempre recomendable lavarnos las manos frecuentemente con agua y jabón.

Si estamos enfermos, lo mejor es quedarnos en casa. Es bueno recordar, sin embargo, que podemos tener el virus y transmitirlo, mucho antes de presentar síntomas. Así que lo mejor, de nuevo, es la vacuna. No se deje alcanzar de la influenza, vacúnese.

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BPT Employment opportunities seem to be on the upswing for military veterans, which is encouraging for the hundreds of thousands of service members returning from duty and veterans who are looking for new civilian career opportunities.

The unemployment rate for veterans dropped to 6.6 percent in 2013, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

While the news is positive, a 2013 University of Phoenix survey conducted by Harris Poll, revealed only one-third (33 percent) of active duty service members reported having made a transition plan for returning to civilian life after separation from the military.

“Service members acquire skills during their military careers that bring value and

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diverse experience to civilian workplaces,” said University of Phoenix Military Relations vice president, retired Army Col. Garland Williams. “But some men and women leaving the service may not know how to market their skills as they transition to civilian jobs, and may therefore take jobs that do not leverage their experience. As thousands of men and women return from Iraq and Afghanistan to a highly competitive job market, it is imperative that they have a plan to translate their skills into fulfilling and enriching jobs.”

“As thousands of men and women return from Iraq and Afghanistan to a highly competitive job market, it is imperative that they have a plan to translate their skills into fulfilling and enriching jobs.”

Service members who have recently returned home might be interested in pursuing careers at firms recognized for hiring veterans. The military has a Best Veteran Employers list as well as current job postings for those companies.

This list is updated frequently, so job seekers should check it often. In additional to applying for current positions, ser-

If service members don’t know where to start, there are resources such as the U.S. Department of Labor’s Transitional Assistance Program (TAP) to help veterans translate their skills and find quality jobs.

vice members may consider requesting informational interviews in advance of their job searches to make sure they have the necessary training to be considered for the roles.

Some universities also offer resources for members of the military community who want to understand the available career options, making it

easier to get started or continue a career path. For example, the Military Skills Translator Tool provided by University of Phoenix takes a service member’s military occupational specialty code and provides a list of civilian occupations that correlate to the job skills the service member used, and refined while in the military.

Each military job is linked directly to labor market data to provide background on jobs and the education required to enter a specific field. Service members can also earn college credit toward their degree programs based on their military experience.

Here are some additional tips offered by Williams to help active duty service members and veterans prepare for a civilian job search: -Start early. Begin the transition process from military

to civilian life as early as two years before being discharged.

-Speak the language. Communicate military experience and training with words, not acronyms, which may not translate on a resume. Promote universal skills such as leadership, management, cooperation, teamwork and strategic thinking.

-Don’t be afraid to promote yourself. As every proud service member knows, there is a “we” vs. “me” mentality in the military. The ability to work in a team is important to communicate, but you also have to be willing to discuss your own contributions and results.

-Consider flexible education and training programs. Education can help you address knowledge gaps and better understand and prepare for future careers.

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Welcome Market, Inc. dba 99 Ranch Market of Union City, CA is recalling “Taro Toast”, “Family Toast”, “UTa-Ne Toast”, “Raisin Toast”, “Green Onion Porksung Toast”, “Coconut Toast”, “Pineapple Toast”, “Multi-9 Grain”, “Cheese Toast”, “Wheat Bran Toast”, and “Red Bean Toast” because the product labels failed to declare food allergen wheat, soy, and/or and milk in the ingredient statement. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, soy and/or milk run the risk of a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention should they consume these products.

ous flavors of toast, packaged as pre-sliced loaves in clear plastic bags. The products were distributed to company owned stores and each store has a different bar code and address information specific to each store. The products have a sell by date of 11/04/14 or prior.

“Red Bean Toast” should not eat the product and should return the product to the place of purchase.

“Taro Toast”, “Family Toast”, “U-Ta-Ne Toast”, “Raisin Toast”, “Green Onion Porksung Toast”, “Coconut Toast”, “Pineapple Toast”, “Multi-9 Grain”, “Cheese Toast”, “Wheat Bran Toast”, and “Red Bean Toast” are vari-

Consumers in possession of “Taro Toast”, “Family Toast”, “U-Ta-Ne Toast”, “Raisin Toast”, “Green Onion Porksung Toast”, “Coconut Toast”, “Pineapple Toast”, “Multi-9 Grain”, “Cheese Toast”, “Wheat Bran Toast”, and

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¿qué es l o que se pr opone? El Departamento de Control de Substancias Tóxicas (DTSC, por sus siglas en inglés) invita al público a comentar en su Borrador del Plan de Acción de Remoción (RAW, por sus siglas en inglés) para el Sito Skylark en San José (Sitio), localizado en el 2470 y 2482 Almaden Road en San José, California. El DTSC está supervisando la investigación y la limpieza de contaminación propuesta para el Sitio. Investigaciones ambientales demuestran que el compuesto orgánico volátil (VOC, por sus siglas en inglés) tetrachloroethylene (PCE, por sus siglas en inglés) está presente en el gas del suelo en concentraciones que pueden potencialmente crear riesgo a la salud humana. El RAW propone instalar, monitorear y mantener una barrera impermeable y un sistema de ventilación en el subsuelo para prevenir que los futuros residentes se expongan al PCE. Se ha propuesto construir townhomes sobre la barrera impermeable y el sistema de ventilación del subsuelo.

LA DECLARACIÓN NEGATIVA SUBSIGUIENTE DE LA CALIDAD AMBIENTAL DE CALIFORNIA:

El DTSC ha preparado un Estudio Inicial subsiguiente/Declaración Negativa Subsiguiente para dirigirse a los impactos potenciales al medio ambiente provenientes de la porción de limpieza del proyecto planeado para el Sitio, como lo requiere el Acto de Calidad Ambiental de California (CEQA, por sus siglas en inglés ). Este documento también esta disponible para el público y se puede encontrar en el Appendix E en el RAW. ¿CÓMO PUEDO PARTICIPAR? Los comentarios concernientes al borrador de Plan de Acción de Remoción se pueden someter a Jovanne Villamater, Project Manager, 700 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, California, 94710 o Jovanne.Villamater@dtsc.ca.gov. Todos los comentarios deben de ser recibidos antes de Diciembre 8, 2014.

¡Llame hoy para aplicar! ¿Tiene límite de ingresos o salario? ¿Está embarazada, o está dando pecho a un bebé menor de 1 año? ¿Tiene niños menores de 5 años?

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WIC Ofrece: Educación sobre nutrición Cheques para comprar alimentos saludables Apoyo para dar pecho Información sobre servicios en su comunidad Los trabajadores de agricultura son bienvenidos a aplicar

¿dónde puedo r ecibir mas inf or mación? El borrador del Plan de Acción de Remoción se puede revisar en la

biblioteca: Willow Glen Branch Library 1157 Minnesota Avenue San Jose CA 95125, (408) 808-3045, o en el sitio de Internet de la DTSC: http://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/.

El record administrativo entero del sitio esta disponible para revisión en: DTSC- Berkeley Regional Ofce 700 Heinz Avenue Berkeley, California 94710 (510) 540-3800; Llame para una cita.

CONTACTO PARA INFORMACIÓN:

Jovanne Villamater Gerente del Proyecto (510) 540-3876 Jovanne.Villamater@dtsc.ca.gov Cal/EPA

Consumers who have experienced allergic reaction after consuming this product should contact their health care provider.

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The following is a journal excerpt by Pvt. Monico C. Amador that took place starting on the early morning of June 6th 1944 Location:Tare Green Sector, Utah Beach, Normandy, France Unit: 531st Engineer Shore Regiment, 3rd Army “Now we would see water and sky and just wait, wait, BS and we played cards till I just didn’t feel like it anymore so I walked away and laid down to rest and think.

As I lay there it came to me: “I wonder out of us who will be killed or wounded?”

Will it be Sgt. Collins or Tercutto (who was wounded at Salerno), my pal Macie, maybe Tarbini (the company joker) then I would feel my throat lump and my body chill. No! Maybe it will be me, me killed or wounded.

How would my family take it? My Mother with her bad heart could be fatal. Then I would force myself to get up and go back to the card game to relax but I could see other fellows doing the same – like Cole who almost lost his leg at the invasion of Sicily (was eventually killed in France).

As he played you could see his hands shake as he dealt the cards and laughed.

Finally I fell asleep when suddenly my pal Macie shook me awake. He said, “Get up Amador and start getting ready. We’re going over the side in about an hour.” I looked at my watch and it was 5AM, June 6th.

I thought to myself: “It’s almost time.” I hurried, put my pack together, my towel, soap, cigarettes, candy, socks (I put the cigarettes and a pair of socks in my helmet in case everything else got wet).

I tried to think if I had done everything right for what might come or happen. I took a last look at my family pictures and then I wrapped my wallet in cellophane from the “K-rations” so it wouldn’t get wet.

Up on deck there was sort of a heavy mist but we could see France miles away. There was the coast and to one side of us was the “Nevada” blasting away with its 16 inch guns and in the early dawn it seemed to light up the sky every time it let a salvo go.

We could see the first boats getting on shore behind us

and the first troops coming towards us. Now the ground shook something awful and the “Jerrys” began throwing shells around us. I felt last as if any second a shell would land in our hold and I heard yells of fear as the guys who were being hit by the deadly 88mm shrapnel.

I was frozen with fear. Now as I looked over the edge of my hold, I could see more and more troops all over the beach and the water full of men wading in from the hundreds of boats coming in wave after wave, crawling and some digging as soon as they got on soil, but one made a move to advance.

The beach was a mass of men all in one small spot, to stay here was death for some, one every time a shell landed.

It was a sure thing every time a shell landed I could hear screams and yells of agony.

The fact was too many men in one spot. Soon I looked up and there was the stern face of a Colonel hollering at the men and pleading, almost begging saying “Boys if we must die let go on land and

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die with a fighting chance.

Here on this crowded beach we haven’t a chance. Come on!” Men forward and as he stood there in the sand, the men realized the cold fact they needed to move forward or be wiped out for sure as there was no protection from the deadly shell fire on the German’s were throwing at us.

The days passed and I prayed. Then towards the end of June outside of every day having a Gerry plane come down and taking a few fast shots at us we kept to our jobs of guiding in coming troop convoys across the beach mine fields and the outgoing convoys of poor torn, beaten up bodies of American wounded. Soon, our first batch of mail came in and I got the news from home. Nance wrote saying everyone was fine but told me Pop died from Appendix operation. (I found later this was not true). I felt bad and wondered how Ma was taking it, then tried to get it off my mind.”

Pvt Monico C. Amador in later years, pictured with Robert F. Kennedy. Photo from Chris Equihua.

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Susan Ferriss NAM As the national debate over childhood inequities sharpens, recent developments in California highlight struggles over practices critics say deprive some kids of quality class time and fuel a “school-to-prison pipeline.”

This month, for instance, a judge issued a temporary restraining order requiring that state education officials intervene immediately at a school where students have joined a class-action lawsuit originally filed in May; students at the school, Jefferson High in lower-income south Los Angeles, allege that they’ve been deprived of equal time for education in comparison to kids at other more affluent schools. More than 90 percent of students at Jefferson High are Latino, many the children of immigrants, and more than 8 percent of students are black.

The Oct. 8 order by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Hernandez, Jr., required state officials to immediately ensure Jefferson kids are not placed in classes this fall that they’ve already taken and passed or assigned periods dubbed “home” or “service” periods that are “devoid” of academic instruction. State officials say they’re complying with the order.

The class-action suit over “lost learning time” was filed in May on behalf of kids at nine California schools, including two in Alameda County, as the Center for Public Integrity reported. Kids at Jefferson in L.A. joined the suit in early October.

Students at various schools in the suit complained they were denied classes they needed to either graduate or apply to college, and suffered from poor instruc-

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Jason Magaña, a student at L.A.’s Jefferson High, is part of a suit filed by students at who say they have been put into “work” periods or “home” periods with no instruction. Screenshot/ Youtube

tion due to frequent teacher turnover and chaos in scheduling. The litigation was filed by Los Angeles-based Public Counsel, which has also represented students in expulsions, along with the American Civil Liberties Union and other law groups.

Policy makers and businesses in Silicon Valley and elsewhere in California also argue for more action to close an “achievement gap” and boost access to college prep classes for Latino and black students.

In a request this fall for immediate intervention, Jefferson student Jason Magaña, who aspires to be an aeronautical engineer, said in a Sept. 14, 2014, declaration to court that he was scheduled this fall for a graphics design class he had already taken and passed twice. He was also placed in an overcrowded AP English class of 50 kids.

In addition, he was moved to an economics class he needs to graduate but had to struggle to catch up because he entered four weeks late.

The student also said was given two “home” periods he didn’t request this semester and a schedule that had him done with school by 11:20 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.

“These ‘classes’ are not designed to deliver real instruction…but rather are no more than fillers designed to plug gaps where no genuine courses are readily available,” Deasy said. He said he thought the restraining order should be placed on every school in the L.A. district that assigns kids to these periods.

The Center in 2013 investigated how Mexican-American farmworker kids who were removed from regular schools were limited to alternative campuses so far from their homes they either dropped out or were put on independent “home” study with only one half day a week of actual time with a teacher. The Kern High School District, which is named in the suit filed Oct. 9, has declined to comment.

Data also showed at-home suspensions have been disproportionately imposed on black and Latino kids, raising questions about whether certain kids are treated more harshly for perceived misbehavior. Moreover, critics— including law enforcement officials—pointed to research that suspensions put kids behind academically, further alienate them from school, and also increase their risk of getting into trouble and dropping out.

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NOVEMBER 7-13, 2014

9,000 plus Santa Clara County residents attended the October 12th event at Alviso Marina County Park which included fun games, pumpkin picking and free kayaking

Supervisor Dave Cortese San Jose CALIFORNIA Day on the Bay, co-presented by my office and the County Parks Department, was a memorable success again this year because of all the people who came together to make it happen, starting with the 9,000 plus Santa Clara County residents who joined us at Alviso Marina County Park.

From what I saw, you had a great time kayaking, pump-

kin picking, zucchini car racing, wall climbing and eating hamburgers grilled by the Santa Clara County Fire Department. Thank you for attending the October 12 event.

Thanks also to the 156 exhibitors who filled the park with canopied booths and distributed information about services that are vital to the health of our community, and to the Santa Clara County Public Health Department for giving free flu shots to attendees, to the County EMS for demonstrating CPR and a host of other health care

providers who gave vision and dental checkups and blood pressure tests.

Thank you to Los GatosSaratoga Community Education and Recreation for providing the kayaks and the free rides, and to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department for bringing out the SWAT Command Vehicle and the San Jose City Fire Department for letting us inspect a fire engine.

A big thanks to our emcees who announced our prize winners and kept the per-

formers on time at our two stages: Sam Van Zandt from KBAY 94.5, CelinaRodriguez from La Kaliente 1370 AM and Margaret Jackson from AM 1220 KDOW Business on the Edge.

We’re grateful to South Bay School of Music Arts in Milpitas for bringing their entertainers to the festival and to owner Joe Santoro for running the sound board. Also performing were Angela Tirado, Hung Vuong Institute, El Grito de la Cultura, Milpitas High School Glee Club, Monica Guzman-Vallin, Andres Faz & Ben Cadana, Bytes and Notes, Hala Dance, Zumba Fitness with Bonnie, The Alliance, Mad-

die Bartolome and Zumba Fitness with Rosemary.

We couldn’t have done it without the Santa Clara County Parks Department, my staff and the 200 volunteers from high school and youth groups led by Johnson Tran.

And last, but certainly not least, thank you to our sponsors that include Sprint, El Observador, EV Princess Cosmetics, Double Ten Celebration Committee, PG&E, McDonald’s, Hotel Valencia, Kaiser Permanente, South Bay Islamic Association, CEFCU, At&T Pebble Beach National ProAm Youth Fund and the

Oakland Athletics.

We were also supported by Lunch With Tony’s, Kaati Fresh, San Jose Sharks, San Jose Giants, Target, Chick fil-A, Starbucks, Applebee’s, Dave and Busters, Black Angus, Outback, PetSmart, Red Lobster, Sports Basement, Patxi’s Pizza, Panera Bread, Noah’s Bagels, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Hobee’s, Nurse Builders Academy, George Mayne Elementary School and MV Transit.

For any questions about Day on the Bay or any other topic, please call my office at 408-299-5030 or email me at dave.cortese@bos.sccgov. org.

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NOVEMBER 7-13, 2014

Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR What is obvious is that a traditional wave of voter frustration resulted from the success of the Republican strategy to link all Democratic candidates with the Administration of President Obama. At the national level, many Republican candidates for Governor won aided by all the restrictive activities aimed at low income ethnic voters. Republicans won 7 Senatorial seats which means that Senator Harry Reid (D-Nevada) will no longer control the U.S. Senate. With a Republican majority a new leader will be elected by the conservative Republican Party.

For the final two years of his administration, President Obama, like four prior U.S. Presidents (Eisenhower, Reagan, Clinton, and G.W. Bush) will have to deal with a U.S. Congress where the opposition party (Republicans) now controls both the Senate and the House.

This was not unexpected by those political analysts who follow these trends.

The registered voters are very dissatisfied and frustrated by the gridlocked inaction of the U.S. ‘do-nothing’ Congress.

During the past six years of the Obama Administration, the only significant legislation passed was the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) which reduced the number of uninsured citizens. However, in many RED states with a Republican governor, the choice was made not to implement the 2010 ACA health care insurance program. This was aided by the

inept launch of online enrollment websites which had to be revised several times. That led to President Obama being labeled as ‘ineffective’ despite the successful leadership which ended the Iraqi war and Afghanistan war along with the economic recovery efforts (especially jobs) from the Great Recession of 2008.

The Hispanic community is repulsed by the inept resolution of immigration issues, low wage issues, and perceived continued neglect of long standing socio-economic issues. The Obama Administration deported many Hispanics, with the result that many Latino families were separated. Looking back, Democrats may have been favorably rewarded had the new Obama Administration, which had a majority in both the House and the Senate (2008-2009) taken on the long standing immigration reform issues before crafting the ACA 2010 (ObamaCare). The Hispanic community has not been treated well by either Democrats or Republicans.

An outcome of this lengthy inept treatment is that the Hispanic citizen would be well advised to not belong to either party. The best choice today is to be totally independent and unaffiliated. Then it would become a true independent swing vote, especially if the Hispanic registered voter did vote.

Let’s face the fact, that by not voting in great numbers which the Hispanic community already possesses, the Hispanics will continue to be underserved, underfunded,

and unattended. One thing will continue, its labor force will be exploited by being underpaid. Its skilled labor will be used when needed and set aside unemployed when not.

In Silicon Valley the conservatives will continue to benefit from a Latino skilled labor force which can be depended upon to do their job without becoming involved as an active member of the electorate.

This is the traditional behavior which must be changed if Latinos are to really assimilate. Some 85% are citizens by birthright (i.e., they were born here, educated here, work here, and live here), though when convenient, some Hispanic-Americans were deported along with their immigrant parents.

The question now is ‘When will this frustrated Hispanic community revolt?’ That eventuality may be closer now than before. But because it is not organized well today; because this community focuses upon differences rather than its common traits, because it has experienced governance neglect, its revolution will not happen. It often deals from a position of weakness rather than one of power.

And the most effective power is going to be more difficult to obtain…..that is the economic power which everyone respects and recognizes.

For the next six years or so, the Hispanic community can expect to not see immigration reform nor will it see access to affordable housing, middle class job opportunities, access to education, and inclusive social acceptance.

Its lack of ability to become a component of the electorate which elects its own representatives continues to contribute to its inability to rise to its full potential. That is self-inflicted. Every election counts. Hispanics missed a great opportunity to stand up by participating in this November 4, 2014 election and it did not do that….so it will continue to be neglected and exploited. That is the sad outcome of its own inactions.

If that does not change, they will stay where they are today. That is the outcome of non-participation.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV271087 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Juan Jesus Lugo and Jessica Naranjo Saucedo.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Juan Jesus Lugo and Jessica Naranjo Saucedo, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Juan Jesus Lugo to Juan Jesus Velazquez b. Jessica Naranjo Saucedo to Jessica Naranjo Velazquez.

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 02/17/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

September 25, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV271087 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joshua Nathon Peevyhouse and Jacob Sebastian Peevyhouse. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Joshua Nathon Peevyhouse and Jacob Sebastian Peevyhouse, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joshua Nathon Peevyhouse to Joshua Nathon Morales b. Jacob Sebastian Peevyhouse to Jacob Sebastian Morales. 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 03/17/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published

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

October 30, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV272814 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Marcos Ivan Castanesa.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Marcos Ivan Castanesa, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Marcos Ivan Castanesa to Marcos Ivan Diaz Castanesa. 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 03/24/2015 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.

November 5, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 598068 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, MundiTravel Tours 13785 Story Rd. San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Ivania Arguello, 148 Puerto Golfito Ct. San Jose, Ca 95116.

This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I

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

Ivania Arguello November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/04/2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597747 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Stanford Professional Real 4062 Fabian Way #7 Palo Alto, CA 94303, Santa Clara Co. Frank Ruan 49 Showers Dr A229 Mountain View, CA 94040. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 01/01/2008 “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.)

Frank Ruan November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/23/2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 598092 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Latin Foods Market 5583 Playa del Rey San Jose, Ca 95123, CA 94303, Santa Clara Co. Oscar Rios 5583 Playa del Rey San Jose, CA 95123.

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

Oscar Rios November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/04/2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597994 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, 1) Tonita’s Cleaning, 1138 Starbird Circle Apt. 7 San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. 2).

Tonita’s Carpet Cleaning 1138 Starbird Circle Apt 7 San Jose, CA 95117,

Santa Clara Co. Maria A. Rodas 1138 Starbird Circle Apt 7 San Jose, CA 95117. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 09/26/2014 “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.)

Maria A. Rodas November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/31/2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 598078 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, 1) Santa’s Helper Lighting 815 Pescadero Dr San Jose, 95123, Santa Clara Co 2). Angel’s Lighting 815 Pescadero Dr San Jose, 95123, Santa Clara Co. Carlos Angel 815 Pescadero Dr San Jose, 95123. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 11/15/2009 “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.)

Carlos Angel November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/04/2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV267485 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Roya Dawn Montano. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Roya Dawn Montano, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Roya Dawn Montano to Roya Dawn Afshar. 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 12/09/14 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San

NOVEMBER 7-13, 2014 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.

October 29, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court October 31; November 7, 14, 21, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV272515 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shankarnarayana Rahul Kavalaphra. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Shankarnarayana Rahul Kavalaphra, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shankarnarayana Rahul Kavalaphra to Rahul Kavalaphra b.

Rahul S Kavalaphra to Rahul Kavalaphra. 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 03/17/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 29, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court October 31; November 7, 14, 21, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV267485 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tianyou Yu. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tianyou Yu, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tianyou Yu to Peter Yu. 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 03/15/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 24, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court October 31; November 7, 14, 21, 2014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597270 The following person(s) is(are) doing business Elva Arambula 5E 2817 San Point Dr. San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Elva Arambula 2817 San Point Dr. San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Elva Arambula October 31; November 7, 14, 21, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/08/2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597643 The following person(s) is(are) doing business Golden Freight 510 Parrott St #2 San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Christine Hoang 910 Rockefeller Dr #5 Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 10/21/2014 “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.)

Christine Hoang October 31; November 7, 14, 21, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/21/2014.

NOVEMBER 7-13, 2014 Notice of Petition to Administer Estate of Victoria Plasencia No.114PR175024 A Petition for Probate has been filed by Gabriel Plasencia in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

The petition requests that Gabriel Plasencia be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent, Victoria Plasencia. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: November 14, 2014 9:30am, Dept.

12, located at 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112 If you object to the granting of this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either: 1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or 2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Owen Singer, SBN 93272/ Masumi M. Sakai, SBN 242902 152 N. Third Street Suite 800 San Jose, CA 95112 408-947-1751

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597485 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, XL Vehicle Graphics & Digital Prints 947 Park Ave. San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. O & J, Inc. 947 Park Ave San Jose, CA 95126.

This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 3/20/13. “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.)

Omar Lara, President October 24, 31; November 7, 14, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/17/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597464 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Tiempos Finales, 1640 Alum Rock Ave San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Tiempos Finales Corp., 1640 Alum Rock Ave San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 08/08/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jose Arturo Gutierrez Osorio, President October 24, 31; November 7, 14, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/16/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597427 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Math and Science Prep, 187 S. 12th Street San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Julia Miller 187 S. 12th Street San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false

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Julia Miller October 24, 31; November 7, 14 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/14/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597435 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Subway Sandwiches & Salads 2105 Middlefield Way #F Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara Co. OSM Enterprises Inc. 2361 Mabury Rd San Jose, CA 95133.

This business is conducted by a corporation; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 12/31/2008. “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.)

Gupreet S. Marwah, President October 24, 31; November 7, 14, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/15/14.

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name NO. 597463 The following person/ entity has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Tiempos Finales Television, 1640 Alum Rock Ave San Jose, CA 95116.

Noe Lumus, 2352 Lucretia Ave #4 San Jose, CA 95122. This business was conducted by an individual and was filed in Santa Clara County on 08/06/2009 under file no.

527452 Noe Lumus October 24, 31; November 7, 14, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/25/2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV272018 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Aidene Olia Elio Brown. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Aiden Olia Elio Brown, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aidene Olia Elio Brown to Aidene Olia Zeno. 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 3/3/15 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.

October 17, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court October 24, 31; November 7, 14, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV272013 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kseniya S Serbina. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Kseniya S Serbina, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kseniya S Serbina to Xenia Serbin. 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 3/3/15 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.

October 17, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court October 24, 31; November 7, 14, 2014 .

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597352 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Scooby Doo, 411 La Pala Drive San Jose 95127, Santa Clara Co. Jacinto Rivera Barragan 411 La Pala Drive San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 10/10/2014. “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.)

Jacinto Rivera Barragan October 17, 24, 31; November 7, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/14/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 596595 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, JBiz Threadz n’ Treadz, 4188 Haines Ave San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. James E. Bauman, 4188 Haines Ave San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

James E. Bauman October 17, 24, 31; November 7, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 9/18/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597342 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Silicon Valley Brokers, 3152 Story Road San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Ponciano C. Alvarez 1158 Machado Ln. San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ponciano C. Alvarez October 17, 24, 31; November 7, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/10/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597343 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Silicon Valley Advanced Technologies, 1158 Machado Ln. San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Xavier B. Alvarez, 1158 Machado Ln. San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual; registrant has not begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true

and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Xavier B. Alvarez October 17, 24, 31; November 7, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/10/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597356 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Corazon’s Saludables, 915 S. Almaden Ave San Jose CA, 95110 Santa Clara Co. Isaac Hernandez 308 David Ave #22 San Jose, CA 95128 and Elizabeth Nungaray 308 David Ave #22 San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by a general partnership; registrant has begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon, 10/14/14. “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.)

Elizabeth Nungaray October 17, 24, 31; November 7, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/14/14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 597384 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Tacos Time 1250 E. Julian Street San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Miguel Flores 1578 Terilyn Ave San Jose, Ca 95122.

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

Miguel Flores October 17, 24, 31; November 7, 2014 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/14/14.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV271751 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sebastian Antonio Tercero-Marcia.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner; Sebastian Antonio TerceroMarcia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for

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a decree changing name as follows: a. Sebastian Antonio Tercero-Marcia to Donaldson Sebastian Gonzalez-Tercero. 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 02/24/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 10, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court October 17, 24, 31; November 7, 2014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV271527 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jenny K. Singh. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner; Jenny K. Singh has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Jenny K. Singh to Jatinder K. Singh. 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 02/24/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 6, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court October 17, 24, 31; November 7, 2014

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 114CV271420 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Zachery Thomas Hendershot and Madonna Mae Ulanday Lazo. TO ALL

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INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Zachery Thomas Hendershot and Madonna Mae Ulanday Lazo, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Zachery Thomas Hendershot to Zachery Thomas Smith and b. Madonna Mae Ulanday Lazo to Madonna Mae Ulanday Smith. 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 11/25/2015 at 8:45 am, Probate Dept., located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 2, 2014 Aaron Persky Judge of the Superior Court October 17, 24, 31; November 7, 2014 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF CITATION TO APPEAR AT HEARING No. 1-13-AD-023088 The Court finds that the presumed father Andres Diaz Isalas, cannot be served in any other manner specified in the California Code of Civil Procedure. The Court approved this order for Citation on October 6, 2014; this file was endorsed on July 6, 2014, to be served by publication re: the Adoption Petition of; Enrique Silverstre Castro, petitioners on behalf of Zuildey Maqueda, a minor. The People of the State of California to ANDRES DIAZ ISALAS: You are hereby cited to appear at 11:00am on November 17, 2014 in Department 15 at the Superior Court of California, located at 191 North First St in San Jose, CA. At that time and place, you must show cause why the petition of Enrique Silverstre Castro to terminate your parental rights regarding your minor child, Zuildey Maqueda should not be granted. You are further advised that if you appear at the above hearing and wish to have legal counsel but are unable to afford counsel, the court will appoint counsel on your behalf.

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ARTS & CULTURE

AUTHOR: DAVE GUTIERREZ San Jose CALIFORNIA

The true story of a WWII U.S. Army combat unit is documented by author Dave Gutierrez’s five year labor of love. commitment, and intense personal interest which began with the simple research of his family genetic tree using online sources of information.

His family history led him to learn that his relative, Ramon G. Gutierrez, had served in Company E, Second Battaliion, 141st Regiment, 36th

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Division, U.S. Army. This unit was composed of more than 200 GI’s who were all Mexican American residents of the Del Rio and El Paso, Texas border area. All these Mexican Americans experienced the segregated military services of that 1940’s era. Company E served with valor, honor and distinction when participating in the Allied Forces campaign in North Africa, and spearheaded the invasion of the

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Italian mainland at Salerno.

Company E would also make the landing at Anzio and the drive towards Rome. The first invasion of the European continent was not at Normandy Beach, France on June 6, 1944, rather it was when Salerno was assaulted and occupied many months earlier

by U.S. Army forces which included Company E. Over a five year period. author Dave Gutierrez traced survivors for interviews and commentary; or contacted surviving family members who shared photos, documents, dairies, and memories.

A poignant landscape of personal and collective experiences is documented and communicated through anecdotes and descriptions which convey with unusual clarity the prejudicial, bigoted, and biased practices of their American society prevalent during that 1940’s WWII era.

Yet these Mexican American men served their nation with valor, honor and distinction during their entire military service period. DUTY, HONOR AND COUNTRY WAS THEIR MANTRA. A prior Department of Defense report documents that Mexican American combat service men earned/were awarded the most ‘Congressional Medals of Honor’ (more than 60 and more than any other ethnic group). This book, entitled PATRIOTS FROM THE BARRIO, conveys the personal stories of these AMERICAN CITIZENS, who. despite the pejorative attitudes and

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practices of their communities in Texas at that time (1940’s) chose to serve with verve, valor, honor, and distinction.

The ‘Patriot from the Barrio’ Ramon G. Gutierrez, of Del Rio, Texas, earned the Silver Star Medal, received three (3) Purple Heart medals, and was recognized by the Soviet Union, which awarded Ramon G. Gutierrez its Medal of Valor (He is listed along with General Dwight D. Eisenhauer, CIC, Allied Forces).

Gutierrez was captured twice, escaped twice and returned to his unit. His true story is an example of Mexican-American men who served in the U.S. Army during WWII as members of this unique combat unit.

Company E is relevant today because it makes us all proud of our own. When the door of opportunity to serve this nation opened, these Americans of Mexican heritage, stepped up and performed very well.

This book needs to be read by all current Chicanos.Latinos, Hispanics and the American public. It needs to be available in all local school and college libraries because it fills a historical void not taught in American History classes, and read by our current generation of youth who are not aware ‘Why they belong’ in the current American society. Their personal situation today was earned by the valor and combat experiences of MexicanAmericans whose homes were in barrios; whose housing. education, and social status

was considered ‘less than that of the Anglos.’ These ‘Americans of Mexican heritage came home to the biased practices which denied them their GI Bill of Rights entitlements (education, job training, home loans, ‘redlined for business loans’, etc.)….which led to the formation of the American GI Forum by Dr. Hector Garcia (1945). The local San Jose American GI Forum, Chapter No. One, addressed ;local social, education, economic, and public policy issues which this book describes with precision and clarity.

Dave Gutierrez and his family are residents of San Jose, CA. He and his family maintain their Tejano roots and Mexican-American heritage.

Publisher’s Note: Make plans to add this book, published

by Xlibris, to your personal library. Order online at www.

Xlibris.com, www.amazon. com or www.barnesandnoble.com. It is available in hard copy format ($29.99 + S&H), soft copy format, and digital Ebook format. ISBN 978-1-4990-5493-4; This reviewer strongly recommends purchasing two copies; keep one and present the second one to your local elementary or high school library to ensure its presence sooner rather than later. The Latino youth who read PATRIOTS FROM THE BARRIO will acquire historical knowledge that will swell their self esteem. We are beyond ‘Si se Puede’; today ‘Juntos racemes mas con exito’ (together we do more successfully).

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6 porciones Tiempo de preparación: 40 minutos Tiempo de cocción: 20 minutos

Ingredientes

1 cuchara de aceite 4 dientes de ajo, picados ½ taza (4 oz/125 gr) de cebolla picada finamente 1 pimiento verde, cortado en tiras 1 cucharadita de sal ½ cucharaditas de pimienta fresca molida 2 hojas de laurel 5 tomates medianos, cortados en dados 1 cucharadita de orégano seco ½ taza (2½ oz/75 gr) de aceitunas verdes picadas ¼ taza (2 oz/60 gr) de alcaparras 1 lata (28 oz) de Salsa de Chile Colorado LAS PALMAS® 6 filetes (aproximadamente 4 oz/125 gr cada uno) de salmón fresco 2 cucharas (1 oz/30 gr) de mantequilla

Preparación Calienta el aceite en una olla grande, agrega el ajo y la cebolla y deja saltear por 3 minutos. Agrega la Salsa de Chile Colorado LAS PALMAS® y los tomates, y deja que hierva. Agrega el pimento y mezcla por 2 minutos. Agrega sal y pimienta, y mezcla por 2 minutos. Agrega sal y pimienta otra vez, al gusto, las hojas de laurel y el orégano. Deja a un lado.

Cuando empiece a hervir, cubre y cocina a fuego bajo por 8 minutos. Agrega las aceitunas y las alcaparras y cocina por 5 minutos más. Prueba y si es necesario, ajusta los condimentos. Retira del fuego.

20 minutos antes de servir, precalienta el horno a 375F (190C). Enjuaga los filetes, sécalos y rocía suavemente con sal y pimienta. Derrita la mantequilla en un sartén grande; coloca los filetes y cocina hasta que estén un poco marrón de cada lado.

Pásalos a un plato para hornear engrasado y cubre con la salsa. Cubre el plato con papel de aluminio y hornea por 1015 minutos. Adorna cada filete con la mezcla de Salsa de Chile Colorado LAS PALMAS® antes de servir.

Nota: Si prefieres, puedes usar un pescado entero pero tendrás que hornearlo por más tiempo.

Pruébalo con una porción de arroz blanco y una cuchara de Frijoles con Chili LAS PALMAS®.

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2nd year aims to raise money for 3 noble organizations Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR In an effort to raise funds to support Defending the Blue Line, the Katie Moore Foundation, the San Francisco Zoo, Sharks defenseman Brent Burns and some of his

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teammates allowed professional Santana Row’s W’s Salon to give them buzz cuts and in Brent’s case, shave his beard as well.The event took place on Nov. 3 at Sharks Ice in San José. Burns was joined

by Sharks teammates Chris Tierney, Barclay Goodrow, James Sheppard, Joe Pavelski and Mirco Mueller, who also got a buzz cut to raise funds for charity.

The top six donors will receive two tickets to watch a 2014-15 Sharks home game in Brent’s suite, while the top 15 donors were allowed to witness the shaving in person, and meet Brent and the company at the buzzcut event.

While last year’s inaugural buzzcut for charity did attract a lot of attention and praise,

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this year’s was meant to out do and garner much more help from fans and community for the organizations that these haircuts would be done for. While getting trimmed, Assistant Captain Joe Pavelski added, “It’s for a good cause. (There’s) so many good foundations out there, its great to give back a little bit.”

Last year’s buzzcut involved only Burns, with some of his teammates doing the cutting and shaving. This year though, professionals came in from Santana Row’s W’s Salon to cut the Sharks players’ hair. Burns was relieved,“they really saved my head a lot of trauma.”

Members of the San Francisco Zoo came with a friend in hand, a blue-tongue skink, a reptile resembling a lizard, which has a blue tongue used to ward off predators.

This omnivore-friend helped highlight the need for donations to the various organizations. The zoo in particular would use some of the donations to provide new hammocks for their gorillas.

Burnzie’s Buzzcut started in 2013 as an idea by Burns and wife Susan, to raise money for causes close to their hearts.

The fundraiser started midOctober with a modest goal of raising $10,000. By day five the goal had already been

‣James Sheppard (left) and Mirco Mueller (right) took to the shears before Brent Burns (far right, pictured with his wife), who was the “headliner”. reached. By the end of the campaign, Sharks fans across the country donated more than $24,000 to the cause.

Defending the Blue Line’s (DTBL) mission is to ensure that children of military members are afforded every opportunity to participate in the game of hockey. This is accomplished by providing free equipment for military kids, hockey camps, special events, and financial assistance for registration fees and other costs associated with hockey.

The Katie Moore Foundation (KMF) was founded by former Sharks athlete Dominic Moore following the passing of his wife Katie due to a rare liver cancer.

The KMF is committed to funding research to advance cancer care and providing resources and hope to indi-

viduals and families battling rare diseases.

The San Francisco Zoo is designed with the underlying belief that nature-focused interaction leads to conservation action. Learning about animals inspires visitors to care for all wildlife. The San Francisco Zoo is home to over 1,000 exotic, endangered and rescued animals representing more than 250 species and lovely peaceful gardens full of native and foreign plants.

Donations are still being accepted at sjsharks.com/ buzzcut with the goal of raising $5,000 for each of these worthwhile charities. For more information on the organizations involved, please visit their respective websites: www.defendingtheblueline. org, www.KatieMoore.org, and www.sfzoo.org.

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Alfredo Camacho NAM Thousands of Central Valley residents descended on Bakersfield this month to celebrate “Guelaguetza,” a vibrant festival of indigenous dance and music with a long tradition in Mexico.

Since its start in 2001, the Bakersfield festival, mirroring the Central Valley’s indigenous Mexican population itself, has grown in size and diversity.

“It was put together by a group of us who are Mixtec,” said Hector Hernandez, executive director of Unidad Popular Benito Juarez, a grassroots coalition of indigenous community groups.

“Over time as we grew, different indigenous groups wanted to participate, so it became a Guelaguetza.”

As the Guelaguetza – in the Zapotec language the word means “offering” or “an exchange of gifts” – has grown, said Hernandez, it has become a sort of cultural showcase for the various indigenous communities that have migrated to the valley in recent years, groups that have historically been marginalized both in the U.S. and Mexico.

Only 1,831 individuals in Kern County self-identified as indigenous on the 2010 Census, but Hernandez estimates the real number of indigenous people in Kern County, the majority from the Mexican state of Oaxaca, is somewhere between 8,000 and 10,000.

About 3,500 people attended this year’s Guelaguetza at the Cal State Bakersfield amphitheater, the largest event yet.

“We are very thankful to everyone who made this event as successful as it was -- our community, the volunteers, the dancers, and all of the media outlets who helped us promote this event,” said Hernandez.

Guelaguetza perfomances tell the story of the first contact between European Christians and indigenous peoples. Before colonization, the Guelaguetza brought indigenous nations together to honor Centeotl, the goddess of maize. In colonial times, the image of Centeotl took on a Catholic form, in La Virgen del Carmen.

These, calaveritas, or skulls, are decorated crafts, often customary in Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations. The calaveritas were only a few of several crafts on display at this picturesque festival.

Part of the aim of Guelagetza, said Hernandez, is the retention of cultural memory and pride in one’s indigenous heritage.

“Before I became more conscious and historically aware, I used to refer to myself as “Hispanic,” but once I learned what it refers to and that it doesn’t refer to me, I don’t use it anymore,” said Hernandez. “There’s a legacy of colonization forced onto me… the Spanish language, is supposed to make us “Hispanic” but it just isn’t that way… [indigenous identity] lives on.”

Language also became a point of contention at the most recent organizing meeting for Guelagetza in Bakersfield. A question

arose over which language should be used first in giving the welcome that would kick off the event. Despite some internal resistance, organizers eventually decided that indigenous languages, not Spanish, would be placed front and center.

“Language is how [we] make sense of things, it has power, and for an indigenous event, about indigenous culture, we need to use indigenous languages,” said Hernandez, adding, “It’s all very foreign to a lot of people. Just the word [Guelagetza] can be hard for people to hear and pronounce.”

According to Hernandez, when Unidad Popular Benito Juarez presented their plan for the Guelaguetza to department heads at Cal State Bakersfield, they were reluctant to support it.La Guelaguetza gave families the opportunity for multiple generations to learn about Oaxacan culture together.

“They were taken aback that we used the name of Benito Juarez (a liberal reformist president of Mexico, of Zapotec origin) because they said he was a rebel… that he was a problematic figure,” recounted Hernandez.

Nevertheless, the university’s initial uneasiness with associating with Unidad Popular Benito Juarez “smoothed out” in subsequent years, according to Hernandez.Today, said Hernandez, the Guelaguetza aims to preserve history and culture for future generations, and to instill pride in the legacy of indigenous people. A customer purchases tlayudas, a traditional Oaxacan dish.

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Photo Caption: “Guelaguetza,” is a vibrant festival of indigenous dance and music with a long tradition in Mexico. Photo credit: Daniel Jimenez Tlayudas, often described as a “Mexican pizza,” are considered one of the most popular Oaxacan street foods. Tlayulas are prepared with an oversized corn tortilla, followed by a spread of pork fat and bean paste, then covered with cheese, shredded lettuce or cabbage, tomatoes, salsa, and topped with meat.

“The youth today prefer to adapt to current customs and completely forget their pasts -- to go trick or treating instead of building an altar to the dead, or cooking mole with the family. That is culture,” said Hernandez.

“In Mexico they used to compose calaveritas, poems and

lyrics to denounce political injustices, to talk about your history and yourself,” he said.

“But now it’s about commercialism or consumption of themed movies… We have to study and analyze our histories and reclaim what’s been lost.”

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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

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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 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.

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Hispanic YouTube stars come out of nowhere … Una chica makes some videos in her bedroom. Two years later, maybe she’s talking to 15 other kids – or maybe she has 7.5 million subscribers to her YouTube channel.

The most high-profile of the latter is Bethany Mota, AKA Macbarbie07. Mota began producing “haul” videos in 2009, showing off new purchases.

Her first video shows a shy, subdued tween sitting in an underlit bedroom rambling on about some makeup she bought.

Fast forward to 2014, and Mota is on the cover of Fast Company and launching her own clothing line from Aeropostale, while flying around the world producing kicky videos about style and shopping – oh, and appearing on Dancing with the Stars.

There are plenty of Hispanic video stars, including Rosanne Pansino, Tiffany Garcia and Divino.

There will always be competition in launching new video destinations, but nothing of the scale that YouTube has achieved.

Why one blows up and another doesn’t is somewhat mysterious. For example, in her second-ever video, Mota gives a shout-out to a mentor, Blair Fowler, known on YouTube as juicystar07. Fowler began covering the style and beauty territory earlier than Mota, yet she’s coasted along at around 150,000 views per video. That’s nothing to sneeze at: Any brand would be happy with that many views of its video. But it can’t compare to the 5 to 8 million views Mota typically garners.

Secret weapons While YouTube provides information and tools for its creators to help them garner more views, some stars have an

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extra edge in the form of multichannel networks, or MCNs. This confusing moniker refers to companies that act as talent agencies and ad-sales networks for video bloggers. Many of them also produce custom content for brands featuring the stars in their networks.

Omnia helps video bloggers develop their audiences on YouTube and beyond. For example, EME Music, Baby Rasta y Gringo’s label, had only a small presence on YouTube, so Omnia helped it establish a few new channels and launch content, making use of its expertise about best practices on YouTube, such as the best time to upload, how to properly tag content and search engine optimization.

Divino’s channel had only 5,000 subscribers. When he launched two new songs, Omnia helped EME cross-promote them with strategies including targeted ad buys and placements in more popular playlists, as well as driving views through likes and favorites. The campaign bumped his subscriber numbers up to close to 40,000.

Internationalization It’s interesting that many of these young online stars are not creating Hispanic-specific content, nor are their fan bases predominantly Hispanic. At the same time, non-Hispanic stars recognize the importance of the Hispanic audience. According to Shafi, Inna has a very large following in Mexico, and Omnia is helping her to optimize her video content to bring in more fans from Latin America.

“A lot of Hispanic talent creates content for a global audience,” he says.

More and more of these young influencers are, with the help of their MCNs, trying to build a strong brand that’s less dependent on YouTube. That’s partly due to the fragmentation of video and the rising importance of sites including Vimeo, Vine, Twitter and Blip.tv.

Will these rising stars flee YouTube altogether? Not a chance, according to Shah.

He says, “There will always be competition in launching new video destinations, but nothing of the scale that YouTube has achieved.”