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“No más separación de familias”

“No more separated families” P.8

PUBLIC OPINION

¡Cuidemos el agua! Por Elizabeth Sarmiento ada 22 de marzo gente alrededor del mundo celebra el Día Mundial del Agua. La celebración de este recurso de valor vital, medioambiental, social, económico e incluso político es importante en todos los sitios. En la árida California, este día será celebrado reafirmando nuestra resolución de tener cuidado de este caro recurso y jurando hacer de su conservación una parte de nuestra forma de vivir. El agua es una parte integral de nuestra forma de vivir. La usamos para actividades como el baño, cocinar, jardinería, deportes acuáticos, agricultura, producción industrial, y empresas comerciales. Sin suficiente agua, todos los aspectos de nuestra existencia pasaran a ser dificultosos y nuestro bienestar económico será puesto en peligro. Aparte de nuestras necesidades más inmediatas, precisamos agua para conservar nuestro medioambiente y las otras especies que lo comparten con nosotros. El agua forma tanto parte de nuestras vidas diarias, que difícilmente nos

damos cuenta del valor que tiene y desafortunadamente la usamos sin pensar en su escasez. Esto es algo que necesitamos cambiar. No podemos seguir usándola sin pensar en ello, pero debemos aprender a conservarla y usarla sabiamente por nuestro bien y por el bien del medio ambiente en el cual vivimos. La celebración de este año del Día Mundial del Agua da principal importancia a compartir este recurso junto a otras necesidades, especialmente en estos tiempos de creciente escasez. Esto viene verdaderamente a tiempo para las comunidades de Santa Clara Valley. ! No hemos tenido mucha lluvia por tres años! Este es nuestro tercer consecutivo año de esquía. Nuestras reservas de agua locales están bajas. Normalmente importamos un 50% del agua de tres fuentes distintas, el State Water Project (SWP), el Federal Central Valley Project (CVP) y Hetch Hetchy. De todos modos, el agua de los proyectos estatales y federales viene hasta nosotros a través del Delta, el cual también requiere agua para que se mantenga o no será capaz de proveer la misma cantidad de

agua como antes. El único recurso que nos queda es el camino de la conservación. En el último par de anos, nosotros en el condado de Santa Clara hemos estado pidiendo la reducción voluntaria del agua consumida hasta un 10%, peor de momento solamente hemos alcanzado una reducción del 6,5 %. El desafió que encaramos es simple: Cubrir las necesidades de una población creciente con un descenso del suministro de agua, mientras que al mismo tiempo adjudicamos suficiente cantidad para conservar el medio ambiente que nos provee esa agua. Esto solo puede hacerse si todos nosotros nos retractamos juntos y usamos nuestro agua de la forma mas eficiente posible. Hay unas cuentas cosas que nosotros podemos hacer. Un diseño apropiado de nuestros céspedes y jardines basado en plantas nativas californianas y que toleren la sequía pueden hacer mucho de acuerdo a nuestro uso. Las plantas nativas necesitan mucho menos agua. La misma idea puede ser usada en el sector agrícola. Cultivando plantaciones que pertenecen de forma

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natural a nuestro clima, y que además, no requieren abusiva irrigación, grandes cantidades de agua pueden ser ahorradas. Hay muchas acciones que pueden ser implantadas a nivel individual y familiar. Usando cabezas de ducha de bajo flujo, retretes y lavadoras de alta eficiencia, tomar duchas mas cortas, minimizar el uso de agua en actividades como lavarse las manos o cepillarse los dientes son solo algunas de las ideas. Simplemente siendo mas consciente de como usamos el agua es, por si mismo, un gran paso hacia su conservación. Educándonos a nosotros mismos y a nuestros hijos a apreciar el valor de este recurso, compartiendo nuestras ideas con otros en nuestras comunidades y usando foros como el Día Mundial del Agua 2009 para discusiones de grupo más amplias, son formas fáciles de incrementar nuestra atención sobre la necesidad sobre el uso del agua sabiamente. El agua reciclada es otro método de conservación del agua. En California, el agua esta en demasiado corto suministro para ser usado solo una vez. Nuestra meta es usar el agua una vez para beber y al menos una vez mas para regar nuestros céspedes y plantaciones. De hecho, muchas de las fresas y plantas de ensalada que uno come crecen ahora gracias al agua reciclada. Algunos de los parques y campos de fútbol en los que jug-

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amos son regados con agua reciclada también. Así que, da la bienvenida al agua reciclada dentro de la conservación y por favor, obliga a tus representantes en el Gobierno a expandir el uso del agua reciclada de una forma más agresiva. Si quieres aprender mas sobre la conservación del agua, hay algunos recursos y gente que ya están trabajando duro y desean asistirte. Puedes llamar tu proveedor de agua o a Santa Clara Valley Water District, que tiene muchos incentivos para la conservación del agua, ai como programas sobre ello. Puedes visitar su pagina Web www.valleywater.org y buscar el enlace a Water Conservation, o llamarles a su numero de teléfono (408) 265-2607 ext. 2554 para preguntar sobre las diferentes oportunidades relacionadas con la conservación del agua. Así que, este 22 de marzo, celebremos el Día Mundial del Agua teniendo cuidado de nuestro agua como el caro recurso que es. Ese día podemos todos tomar juramento par conservar el agua en todas nuestras actividades diarias, nuestro trabajo y en nuestros jardines. Este Día Mundial del Agua nos hace compartir ideas sobre como usar el agua de un modo más eficiente y tomar el voto de nunca desperdiciar ni siquiera una gota de este precioso recurso dador de vida.

By Gil Villagran, MSW

OPINION

Santa Clara County Fairground Developmental Possibilities

Plan to Swipe Social Security to Pay for Bailout

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he basic thrust of Supervisor George Shirakawa’s approach regarding the development of the Santa Clara County Fairground is to be commended because it addresses directly the need to transform this real estate asset from an out of date county fairground to an athletic facility which would generate revenues. Imagine the county planning staff being directed to think of how to convert that land from, what it is today to what it could be tomorrow, with a developmental plan that results in a facility that creates jobs and generates revenues on county owned property. What could be developed there is an athletic park having a professional basketball arena, as well as a football stadium, with some land devoted to soccer fields and open space that could be used as a park by local county residents. This approach would create jobs for many in that neighborhood, which has a sizable ethnic resident community, that needs every opportunity possible to allow its best and brightest to personally aspire to develop into skilled labor or trained professionals. The prior developmental planning devoted itself towards creating affordable housing, a retail mall of sorts, and

left some open space for athletic fields and parks. The problem with this approach was that The City of San Jose would be the source of utilities (sewers and water lines) as well as community safety (police and fire protective services). These urban oriented developments would have resulted in providing a gift of developed property which could be incorporated by the City of San Jose without any consideration for property whose estimated value is $3 million per acre. That piece of open land, all 150 acres of it, represents a real estate asset worth $450 million. It makes sense to have the County of Santa Clara retain ownership of that property while benefiting from developments which generate needed revenues to help mitigate the structural deficit of current county operations. It will not be long before the horrendous county budget process for fiscal year 09/10. The Board of Supervisors has just received recommendations regarding the midyear county budget adjustments for fiscal year 08/09. Mental health services, social services and health care services will present major challenges to the Supervisor because the recent budget adopted by the State Assembly and the

Governor contains reductions which will require the electorate to approve (or disapprove) this coming May 19th. An example of the current dire budget situation (fiscal year 08/09) is the preparation and submittal of the Department of Mental Health (Ms. Nancy Peña, Chair) which must plan for the first real reduction in staff by 118 full time positions in order to reduce expenditures by $22.5 million This Mental Health Department’s budget now at $280 million, was about $340 million per year a few years ago. This coming year it must reduce staff and service levels simply because of the lack of funding at needed levels. And the ‘one-time ‘ reserves which have been used to slow down these reductions are approaching critically low levels. This is the time when the county is well advised not to sell off its assets such as the land at the Fairgrounds. Rather, it is the time to really consider how to make its assets earn revenues. It is this approach by Supervisor George Shirakawa, Jr., representing District 2, that is not only refreshing but essential if the structural deficit is to be addressed and hopefully mitigated.Δ

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t was the best of times, when everybody wanted to be a millionaire, and many certainly were, even with more than a few billionaires here in Silicon Valley. But suddenly at the end of last summer, an ill wind blew out the confidence of the American Dream-that each generation of children would have a better life than their parents: more education, higher pay, bigger home, faster cars, exciting vacations, longer and healthier lives, and lucrative investments with adequate Social Security to pay for a leisurely retirement. This was the American Dream and not a bad dream at all. But last September our nation suffered a rude awakening not seen for 79 years, coincidentally, also a September in 1929. Back then, the Stock Market fell as the exuberance of the Roaring 20s tumbled down with stock values of U.S. corporations all but worthless, initiating more than a decade of millions of workers locked out of factories, farmers evicted from their land, homes foreclosed, half mile soup lines, workers seeking any job, at any wage, under any conditions. That generation’s American Dream died along with trust in banks, big business, government regulators, and Herbert Hoover’s Republican Party. Democratic President Roosevelt promised a New Deal of actual, non-apologetic government management our nation’s economy to ensure a social safety net for everyone. The Social Security Act of 1935 created that safety net with the major strand being Social Security retirement income for all workers who henceforth would contribute a portion of their income throughout their years of labor in order to have a modest income for the rest of their lives after retirement at age 65 or earlier if disabled. Those contributions are deducted under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) to pay for Social Security Retirement and Medicare, at a rate of 7.65%, with employers contributing an equal amount on wages capped at $106,800 in 2009. However, this is limited to wages from labor of any type, while income from “passive” non-labor activities such as investments, interest, capital gains, and dividends is excluded from FICA deductions. Thus the wealthiest, who make their money from financial transactions, are spared this tax that all others who earn their income from the sweat of their labor must pay for every dollar they earn up to the cap. High-income earners pay up to the cap, with income after is untaxed for FICA. A sweet deal for the professional and executive class, who benefit in many other ways in our class-based society. But as banks, stock brokers and other financial manipulators are being bailed out of their self-created meltdown by Congress and President, a stealth plan is being proposed by so-called conservative think tank operatives to use the Social Security fund, presently $2.5 trillion of accumulated workers’ and employers’ contributions, to pay for the bailouts that continue to be enacted. But this plan is actually what has occurred since the so-called Reagan revolution, that combined tax cuts for the wealthy with higher spending on military adventures in Central American and Star Wars. Bush II took this path to an exponential degree by entering two wars paid for “off the books,” while granting an even higher tax cut for the wealthiest class. After eight years of un-reality accounting in the federal budget, along with un-reality in the private financial sector, the expected fiscal crisis is here! The trillion-dollar war and the trillion-dollar Wall Street meltdown is the perfect storm that hit our nation. As we wallow in underwater home mortgages, deadly quagmires in Iraq and Afghanistan, business failures and factory closing resulting in 10% unemployment, we may see ourselves in the same leaky boat called America. But the super-wealthy, Bernard Madoff and Henry Paulson and their class, eagerly pursue one more roll of the dice in our casino economy: they want to pay for the bailouts with the American workers’ Social Security trust fund. Congressional and White House lobbing for this stealth campaign is in full swing.. Are we going to let them financially rape us yet again?

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San Jose City Hall Receives Award for Green Certification By Osvaldo Castillo El Observador he city of San Jose has met its goal of being a leader in “green innovation” by receiving the top certification from the US

Green Building Council. The LEED-EB Platinum award certification is awarded to cities whose buildings demonstrate energy, water and natural resource savings. “It’s about leading by example,”

said San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed. “We hope other cities throughout the world will follow our example.” In order for city buildings to receive LEED-EB (The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council, it must lower operating costs and increase asset value, reduce waste sent to landfills and conserve energy and water. It must also provide a healthier and safer environment for occupants, reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances

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¿Reside en el Condado de Santa Clara y quiere hacerse Ciudadano de Estados Unidos?

Participe en el Vigésimo día de la Ciudadanía y el Orgullo Inmigrante, el próximo domingo 21 de marzo. Interesados en hacerse ciudadanos tendrán acceso a una consulta gratis para evaluar si cumplen con los requisitos necesarios para la ciudadanía, y a una cita de seguimiento para entregar su solicitud. Habrá orientaciones en español e inglés en el CET, 701 Vine Street, de San José, y en Rebekah Children’s Services, en el 290 de la calle IOOF en Gilroy. El Día de la Ciudadanía y el Orgullo Inmigrante es un evento gratuito, patrocinado por la Colaborativa de Ciudadanía del Condado de Santa Clara. Ambos lugares ofrecen acceso para discapacitados y transporte público. Horarios de orientación San José : 9 am, 10:45 am y 1:30 pm Gilroy : 10 am y 11 am

Para más información del Día de la Ciudadanía en San José, llame al (408) 534-5451. Para información del Día de la Ciudadanía en Gilroy, llame al (408) 914-8337.

and other incentives. “Everyone had a hand in this effort,” said San Jose City Manager Debra Figone. “We are all working with green supplies as well as new computers.” Figone added that City Hall conserves energy by installing energy efficient lighting and windows. “We also recycle 90 percent of all of our waste including electronics,” Figone said. Dan Geiger, executive director of the US Green Building Council-Northern California Chapter said that worldwide, buildings are responsible for nearly 40 percent of air emissions.

“If we had more buildings like this one we would cut down on air pollution,” Geiger said. Geiger also praised the environment that the City Hall buildings provide for its employees. “This building is full of fresh air,” Geiger said. “It makes people just want to come work here.” San Jose City Hall joins three office towers owned by Adobe as downtown San Jose’s only Platinum-rated green buildings. “We are truly proud of this achievement,” said Mayor Reed. “It is now time for other cities to play catch up.”

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Federal Stimulus Boosts Local Homelessness Prevention AN JOSÉ - Echoing the President’s ongoing message to support struggling Americans during the current recession, it has been announced that the City of San José will receive $4,128,763 in funding to support local homelessness prevention services. As part of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed by President Obama on February 17, the funding for San José will be coupled

Supervisor Cortese proposes locating major solar energy plants on county lands energy” said District 3 Supervisor Cortese, adding, “at least 10,000 acres of county lands are already traversed by major electrical facilities”. He further added that “the potential savings to our own electricity bills coupled with the possibility of being a market participant for new revenue is very exciting and warrants a comprehensive review.” The Board of Supervisors will consider Cortese’s request at their March 24th meeting. Δ

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Cortese says that a 50 MW plant could generate enough power to offset the county’s $20 million annual power cost—diverting money saved back into essential services like Valley Medical Center and public safety. In addition, under new state and federal mandates, the county may be able to produce solar power for the grid in exchange for millions in cash compensation through joint ventures with utilities and others. “The County has unique and plentiful assets that could be compatible with the world of renewable

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an Jose, CA - Supervisor Cortese has proposed that the county develop major solar power plants and other solar facilities on county lands. Citing interest and funding available on the state and federal levels and in the private sector, Cortese has asked for the identification of county owned properties that could be suitable to housing major solar plants, for the purposes of generating energy for self use, possible sale to other entities, and to create a stream of commerce for the county.

with an additional $717,484 granted to programs from Santa Clara County that address homelessness. The majority of funding will be dedicated to providing permanent housing for homeless families and continuing services that assist them in maintaining their current housing. Funds will also be used to provide support services to homeless individuals, mentally ill clients, and veterans who are homeless or need assistance in being re-trained for permanent jobs. Δ

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Raging Grannies n the tune of nursery rhymes and musicals, veteran director Pam Walton (Liberty: 3 Stories About Life and Death, Call to Witness) presented Raging Grannies, a group who uses quirky street theater to protest causes dear to them. From women’s rights to anti-military recruiting, the antics of these grannies were presented in a 20min.film at Cinequest Festival. Initiated to protest the use of nuclear submarines in 1987, the Raging Grannies quickly became a viral spectacle in the media. Thanks to their non-threatening appearance and outrageous costumes, the women in this group have progressed myriad social issues that it seemed no ordinary group could. Even though they dress in spectacular hats and eye-catching attire, this is-at heart-an organization of women with a mission, using the street as their stage to fight for what they believe in. ∆

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Corona en Cinequest lfonso Corona leyendo la portada de “Euforia” que EO dedicó a Cinequest. Corona es uno de los talentos latinos que tuvo la oportunidad de exhibir a nivel internacional otro de sus producciones cinematográficas.

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“No más separación de familias” Por Rosario Vital - El Observador esgarradores testimonios de familias víctimas de las redadas fueron expuestos ante el Congresista Luis Gutierrez y la Vocera de la Casa de Representantes de los Estados Unidos, Nancy Pelosi en la ciudad de San Francisco el pasado 7 de marzo. En un evento auspiciado por el Congreso Hispano Caucus, esta presentación forma parte de una gira nacional titulada Familias Unidas 2009 a la que sorpresivamente Nancy Pelosi apareció y sorprendió a la prensa y público asistente. “Estamos trabajando con los miembros del Congreso y el Presidente Barack Obama a lo largo de todo el país para ver qué es posible hacer en el Congreso”, dijo a EO Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi dijo a su vez que se deben parar las redadas, son anti-estadounidenses. “Tan solo de escuchar casos de familias donde los padres han sido deportados en medio de la noche esto es anti-estadounidense. Nos urge una reforma migratoria comprensiva y nos tenemos que sentar a conversar de este asunto. Espero que sea este año”, explica Pelosi. “Ninguna ciudad en Estados Unidos se ha salvado de los efectos devastadores de este desquebrajado sistema. El sistema de inmigración de los Estados Unidos está roto y somos testigos de este desastrozo resultado y tragedia que han causado a las familias de Guadalupe, José y Lucía”, dijo el Congresista Luis Gutiérez ante una multitud de casi 400 personas en la Iglesia San Antono al referirse a los testimonios de familias que están sufriendo las consecuencias de las redadas quienes expusieron su caso durante la gira 2009 denominada “Familias Unidas” SOBRE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN OBAMA “La administración de Obama busca justicia y equidad. Él sabe que no podemos seguir con esta situación en la cual estamos separando familias y no uniéndolas. La Reunificación Familiar ha sido siempre un política de inmigración importante pero esta politica está separada desde la administración Bush. Estamos bendecidos con el intelecto, visión y eleocuencia de un Presidente como Obama”, indica Pelosi. “Yo sé que Obama quiere la unificación familiar, el quiere que la gente rectifique la situación y tanto él como el Congreso Hispano Caucus estarán viendo cuál es la mejor manera de hacerlo. Pero eso si tenemos principios: Necesitamos unificación familiar, equidad y queremos respeto para cualquier ser humano” puntualizó Pelosi. Gira llega a San José el 18 de abril La gira llegará el próximo 18 de abril en la Iglesia Saint Victor localizada en la 3108 Sierra Rd. en la ciudad de San José. La gira “Familias Unidas” se inició el 27 de febrero en Providence, en Rhode Island y luego pasó por Atlanta, Ontario, San Francisco, Arizona, El Paso, Los Angeles, Dallas, Texas, Chicago, Milwaukee,Orlando, Philadelphia y Salinas, la gira culminará en Nashville, Tennessee. El objetivo de este evento es demostrar el alto número de familias en los Estados Unidos de todos las clases políticas que piden un cambio de un sistema legal que está acabando los valores familiares. Δ

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“No more separated families” By Rosario Vital - El Observador adness, unhappiness, tears and fears were expressed by different immigrant families to U.S. Representative Luis V. Gutierrez, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Immigration Task Force and the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco. As a part of the 2009 “Family Unity” National Tour sponsored by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the audience and the media were surprised and pleased that Nancy Pelosi showed up March 7th at the San Antonio Church. “Members of Congress are working across the country and then with the President to see what is possible in this Congress,” said House Speaker Pelosi. Pelosi stated: “We must stop the raids. They are un-American. Just the idea of the stories we heard of people kicking in doors in the middle of the night, deporting fathers, and separating them from their children, is un-American. We need something bigger. We need to stop the raids. We need to have comprehensive immigration reform, and we have to set the time table for how we can get that done. I hope it will be this year.” “No city in America has been spared the devastating effects of our broken system,” said Rep. Gutierrez. “As a nation —as citizens —we cannot wait any longer for fair and just immigration reform. America’s immigration system is broken, and we are all witness to the disastrous results and tragedy this has caused to Guadalupe’s family, Jose’s family and Lucia’s family.” Around 400 people attended this important event. Goals of the Obama administration “The Obama administration is about justice and fairness. He knows that we cannot go on in the situation where we are separating families, not uniting them. Family reunification has always been a principle of our immigration policy and now this policy is separating families under the Bush administration. With President Obama we are really blessed to have some of his intellectual vision, strategy and eloquence,” said Pelosi. She added: “I know that President Obama wants family unification. He wants people to straighten out the situation and he and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus will be discussing what the best way is to do that. But we have certain principles: We want family unification. We want fairness. We want respect for every person.” Tour comes to San Jose on April 18th On April 18th the tour will arrive in San Jose at 6pm at St. Victor’s Parish located at 3108 Sierra Rd. The Family Unity Tour began on February 27th in Providence, Rhode Island and later continued in Atlanta, Ontario, San Francisco, El Paso, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Milwaukee, Orlando, Philadelphia,and Salinas. The tour will end on April 26th in Nashville,Tennessee. The purpose of this event is to demonstrate the vast number of American families—from all political backgrounds—who demand change from a legal system that undermines family values.

omo artista ilustrador que trabaja sobre la problemática migratoria en los Estados Unidos, a través de caricaturas e ilustraciones nuestro caricaturista Héctor Curriel ha notado una fuerte corriente de intolerancia y polarización del tema. Pero a su vez, me es muy reconfortante descubrir que Dios tiene un punto de vista muy diferente, ya que en su Palabra encontramos que dice lo siguiente: “ Cuando algún extranjero se establezca en el país de ustedes, no lo traten mal. Al contrario, trátenlo como si fuera uno de ustedes mismos, porque también ustedes fueron extranjeros en Egipto. Yo soy el SEÑOR y Dios de Israel.”(Levítico 19: 33, 34 NVI). Curriel ha creado este afiche, las personas interesadas en adquirir alguno puede escribir a: hcurriel777@yahoo.com. ∆

Mi Pueblo creates new jobs orthern California’s leading neighborhood grocery retailer, Mi Pueblo Food Center, opened on March 14th its 12th Bay Area store in Pittsburg, California - an area like many others in the nation that have been hard-hit by the economic crisis. “We’ve created 245 new jobs in all departments and services to work at this big new location of close to 51,000 sq. ft. We’ve received over 3,600 applications, and this has given us an idea of how the economic crisis has effected a big majority of our population,”said the owner Juvenal Chavez. ∆

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n reciente estudio reveló que en ciertas ciudades importantes de Estados Unidos los acreedores hispanos fueron 3.6 veces más propensos a recibir un préstamo de vivienda de más alto costo que los anglosajones. Si usted ha comprado o reﬁnanciado una

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casa por medio de un especialista en hipotecas en los últimos dos años, puede haber sido una víctima de discriminación racial oculta. Usted puede haber pagado un tipo de interés más alto y otros honorarios escondidos comparado con otros no-hispanos.

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La nueva Cara de California avid E. Hayes-Bautista, es profesor de Medicina y Director del Centro para el Estudio de la Salud y Cultura Latina en la División de Medicina Interna General y de Servicios de Salud Investigación en la Escuela David Geffen de Medicina de la Universidad de California, Los Angeles. Él es el autor de varios libros de gran importacia titulados Sanación latinos: Fantasía y Realidad (1999), ya no de una minoría: Participación social en latinos de California (1992), y la carga de Soporte: jóvenes latinos en una sociedad que envejece (1988). También ha escrito la Nueva Cara de California. En este último libro Hayes-Bautista explica que en el 2001 más del cincuenta por ciento de los bebés nacidos en California son latinos. ¿Qué significa esto? Cuando estos niños se conviertan en adultos van a ser la fuerza numérica, política y social en el Estado Dorado. Sus estudios presentados en la Universidad Nacional Hispana fueron reconocidos por activistas que se dieron cital el pasado 27 de febrero en las instalaciones de esta casa de estudios. “Los latinos son trabajadores, las familias son unidos e increíblemente son saludables”, dijo Hayes- Bautista en su conferencia apoyada por la Fundación Castellanos. ∆

Cuando el amor es fuerte ni la migra lo separa O en el año 2006 escribió un artículo titulado “El amor los une y la migra los separa”. En ese entonces David Guard ciudadano americano andaba desesperado de no ver a su familia porque su esposa Karina había sido deportada. Ahora están felices y unidos para siempre. En la foto el ma trimonio y sus hijos Andrew y Dylan. ∆

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¡San Patricio! Por Mario JimØnez Castillo › El Observador. l día 17 de marzo se celebra en el mundo, el día de San Patricio, fiesta de origen irlandés que honra al Santo, quien fuera el misionero que evangelizo y llevó el Cristianismo a la Isla en el siglo 400 DC. San Patricio nació alrededor del año 389 en Escocia, su nombre real era Maewyn Succat, fue un joven ejemplar, cuando llegó a la edad de 16 años fue secuestrado por unos corsarios, quienes lo vendieron como esclavo. Durante sus seis años de cautiverio, él encontró su fortaleza para seguir adelante, en la fe religiosa. Después que escapó, San Patricio estudió religión en Europa occidental y viajo a Irlanda para llevar la palabra de Cristo a la isla. Él se acostumbró a usar el trébol de tres hojas, como una metáfora para explicar el concepto de la Trinidad (padre, hijo y espíritu santo.) En tiempos modernos, el trébol también se usa como símbolo de prosperidad y anuncio de tiempos mejores. Una antigua leyenda, relata que San Patricio, condujo a todas las serpientes fuera de Irlanda, llevándolas hasta el mar en donde perecieron ahogadas. La serpiente era un símbolo pagano venerado en Irlanda, hasta que el cristianismo surgió en el año 444 de nuestra era. Durante la semana que se conmemora a San Patricio, los creyentes suelen vestir prendas de color verde, ya que él ha sido por decreto popular, declarado como el Santo patrono de la prosperidad. Fieles de muchas partes del mundo, aseguran haber sido receptores de grandes milagros, cuando han acudido con fe al patrocinio de San Patricio. La primera vez que se celebró en el continente Americano la conmemoración en honor a San Patricio, fue en 1773 en Boston, Massachussets.

AARP Tax Aid Free tax help for Federal and State tax returns for taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. When: Friday, March 20, 27 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: Alum Rock Branch Library, 3090 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose. Info: (408) 808-3090 San Jose State University Choral Concert: Claudio Menteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 When: March 13, at 7:30 p.m. Where: St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica, 90 S. Market St., San Jose, 95113 Info: $25 preferred seats, $15 general, $10 students. Contact 408.924.4645 or Amanda.r.quist@sjsu.edu Nayo Ulloa-with Jim Meredith and Aaron Lin on Piano When: March 14 at 4 p.m. Where: San Jose State University Concert Hall Info: 510.682.7429 or visit www.nayoulloa.com. Closest parking lot at corner of San Salvador and 7th Street. 1 in 3 Art Exhibit In Honor of the One in Every Three Women Who is Subjected to Violence When: March 15-21

Cesar Chavez Memorial Walk When: March 28, 8:30 a.m. Where: Starting point will be at Mexican Heritage Plaza and end at Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Info: www.chavezfv.org Junior League of San Jose’s 21st Biennial Rummage Sale When: March 14th, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Expo Hall located in the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds 344 Tully Road, San Jose. Info: Call (408) 264-3058 or visit www.jlsj.org. “The Great Estates of the Peninsula” When: April 25 at 1 p.m. Where: History Museum, upstairs in Historic Courtroom A. 2200 Broadway in Redwood City. Info: Admission $4 for adults, $2 for seniors and students, free for members. Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Conference When: April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Pioneer High School 1290 Blossom Hill Road Info: Free. www.sjdep.org ∆ Recital de Nayo Ulloa Día: 14 de marzo Hora: 4:00 pm Lugar: San Jose State University Concert Hall (Esquina con San Salvador y Calle 7) Info: (510) 682-7429 www.nayoulloa.com Celebración por el Día de la Mujer Día: Domingo 15 de marzo Lugar: New Valencia Hall 625 Larkin St, Suite 202 San Francisco Info (415) 864-1278 Caminata César Chávez Día: Sábado 28 de marzo Hora: 8:30 am Lugar: Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock

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Late Monday Afternoon When: Through June 19 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Artist Reception: Friday, May 1, 2009 5:00-7:00 p.m. Classical guitar performance by Jon Sharp Where: 2665 North First Street San Jose, CA 95134

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Del Sueño a la Realidad Evento para recaudar fondos Día: 20 de marzo 7pm Lugar: Gullo 2 Centro Estudiantil Evergreen Valley College 3095 Yerba Buena Rd. San Jose CA 95135 Entrada: $25 Info: (408) 274-7900 ext. 6079 “Los monólogos de la vagina” Por Teatro Nahual Día: Sábado 14,15 y 28 de marzo Hora: 7:00 p.m. Lugar: MACLA 510 S. First Street San José, CA Becas de $10,000 Dirigida a estudiantes latinos Fecha limite de solicitar esta beca es el 15 de marzo Visitar htto://Scholarship.Hispanicfund.org/goo gle Informes: 1-800-644-4223 Pasión por Coleccionar 60 muestras de 1960 hasta el milenio Días: 18 de marzo - 16 de agosto Lugar: Centro de Artes de Standford Universidad de Stanford Museum Way y Pallm Dirve Estacionamiento gratuito después de las 4:00pm Info: (650) 723-3469 ¿Listos o No? Conferencia gratis y en español de cómo prepararse ante desastres. Día: 25 de abril Hora: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Lugar: Escuela Pioneer 1290 Blossom Hill Road Info: (408) 535-4982 (408) 294-9337 “La vida secreta de los caballitos de mar” Día: 6 de Abril Hora: 10:00 am Lugar: Monterry Bay Aquarium 886 Cannery Row Monterey, CA, 93940 Info: (831) 648-4800 www.montereybayaquarium.org

East Side Heroes Banquet April 25, 2PM Mayfair Community Center, San Jose www.eastsideheroes.org Cash For College UCSC Educational Partnership Center San Jose Cal-SOAP & EAOP 408-531-6124 epc.ucsc.edu Water & Power" By Richard Montoya At Teatro Vision March 12-29 www.teatrovision.org Historic Walk Honoring Cesar Chavez March 28 San Jose www.chavezfamilyvision.org 408-923-3854 Mujer de Conciencia/Women of Conscience" By Victoria JOIN US Watch Live Taping of Comunidad Del Valle With Jorge Santana, Richard Bean of MALO March 19, 5PM Vault Ultra Lounge San Jose http://www.vaultultralounge.com Celebrate Aztec New Year March 14-15 National Hispanic University San Jose 408-510-1377 Mojitos Tasting Biz Mixer April 8, 6PM Azucar Latin Bistro, San Jose Tequila Tasting April 30, 6PM Hotel Valencia, Santana Row

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“A Dream to Reality” 1st. annual Cochitlecual-li Benefit Ball When: Friday, March 20, 7pm Where: Gullo 2 Student Center Evergren Valley College 3095 Yerba Buena Rd, San Jose CA 95135 Admission: $25 Info: (408) 274-7900 Ext. 6079

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Peppered with Culture Clash's

“..so perfectly written..so chilling

trademark satire and tart sarcasm,

and yet so hilarious.. it justifies the efforts of sketch comedy troupe

Water & Power is a gripping look at power politics and the people who hold our future in their hands.

Culture Clash to expand its artistic

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ambitions” - Variety

With Special Guests – Culture Clash On Opening Night Only, Saturday, March 14 at 8:00pm

WRITTEN BY DIRECTORS:

RICHARD MONTOYA

HERBERT SIGÜENZA AND RICHARD MONTOYA OF CULTURE CLASH

Presented in English Only. Contains Strong Language

March 12-29, 2009

Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San José FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS

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Sponsors: Applied Materials, Union Bank of California, Chevron, Wells Fargo, Ebay Foundation, Arts Council Silicon Valley, City of San José, 90.5 KSJS, Telefutura 66, Univision 14, the Mercury News

Water & Power in Teatrovision Co‑directed by Montoya and Herbert Siguenza n a dark, rainy night in a seedy motel in downtown L.A., twin brothers Water & Power confront their long buried past and try to avert a crash and burn of promising careers in city politics and the police department. Peppered with Culture Clash’s trademark satire and tart sarcasm, Water & Power is a gripping look at power politics and the people who hold our future in their hands. This play will be produced in English only. Contains strong language. For tickets visit www.teatrovision.org

Invite you and a guest to join us at a special screening on Thursday, March 19 in San Jose. For your chance to receive a pass, good for two, give us a call at 408-457-1038 or log onto www.el-observador.com. Passes are limited and available while supplies last. Limit one entry per person/household. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE THEATRE IS OVERBOOKED TO ENSURE A FULL HOUSE. SEATING IS ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS, AND IS NOT GUARANTEED. This film is rated R. All federal, state and local regulations apply. A recipient of tickets assumes any and all risks related to use of ticket and accepts any restrictions required by ticket provider. Overture Films, El Observador, Terry Hines & Associates and their affiliates accept no responsibility or liability in connection with any loss or accident incurred in connection with use of a prize. Tickets cannot be exchanged, transferred or redeemed for cash, in whole or in part. We are not responsible if, for any reason, winner is unable to use his/her ticket in whole or in part. Not responsible for lost, delayed or misdirected entries. All federal and local taxes are the responsibility of the winner. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary. NO PHONE CALLS.

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COMPLAINT- Personal Injury, Property Damage, Wrongful Death: OTHER: Negligence/Fraud/Breach K , OTHER DAMAGES: Punitive, MOTOR VEHICLE: Property Dam-

age, JURISDICTION: ACTION IS AN UNLIMITED CIVIL CASE (exceeds $25,000) Plaintiff :OMAR HINDIYEH alleges causes of action against defendant: TOM RONNING Each plaintiff named above is a competent adult.Each defendant named above is a natural person. The true names of defendants sued as Does are unknown to plaintiff. a. Doe defendants: 1 to 5 were the agents or employees of other named defendants & acted within the scope of that agency or employment. b. Doe defendants: 6 to 10 are persons whose capacities are unknown to plaintiff. This court is the proper court because, a. at least one defendant now resides in its jurisdictional area, c. Injury to person or damage to personal property occurred in its jurisdictional area. The following causes of action are attached and the statements above apply to each, b. General Negligence, c.Intentional Tort, f. Other: Breach of Contract, 11. Plaintiff has suffered, b. loss of use of property, e. property damage, g. other damage: Exemplary, 13. The relief sought in this court is within the jurisdiction of this court. 14. Plaintiff prays for judgment for cost of suits; for such relief as is fair, just, and aquitabe; and for a. (1) compensatory damages (2) punitive damages, the amount of damages is: (1) according to proof Date: November 11, 2008 SIDNEY C. FLORES FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION – Breach of Contract BC-1. Plaintiff, Omar Hindiyeh alleges that on or about: June 01, 2006, a. oral agreement was made between Omar Hindiyeh & Tom Ronning, The essential terms of the agreement are as follows:Tom Ronning was to rent the premises owned by Omar Hindiyeh, 245 Hindiyeh Lane and 265 Hindiyeh lane for the sum of $3,000.00 per month and keep the properties in clean and fair condition. Said premise at 245 Hindiyeh Lan was fully furnished. BC-2.On or about: Defendant breached the agreement by the following acts: Mr. Ronning demolished parts of both houses, took out cabinets and appliances, furniture and made a total disaster of the premises, so as to preclude any ability of Plaintiff to rent said premises. BC-3 Plaintiff has performed all obligations to defendant except thos obligations plaintiff was prevented or excused from performing BC-4 Plaintiff suffered damages legally (proximately) caused by defendant’s breach of the agreement as follows: Loss of rent from december 2007 through November 2008, approximately $33,000.00 damages at 245 Hindiyeh Lane in the sum of $50,000.00, damages to 265 Hindiyeh Lane in the sum of $60,000.00 for a total loss of $143,000.000 BC-5 Plaintiff is entitled to attorney fees by an agreement or a statute according to proof. SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION –Intentional Tort IT-1.Plaintiff: Omar Hindiyeh alleges that defendant: Tom Ronning, Does 1 to 5, was the legal cause of damages to plaintiff. By the following acts or omissions to act, defendant intentionally caused the damage to plaintiff on: on or about November 30, 2007 a t (place): 245 & 265 Hindiyeh Lane, San Martin, CA. Defendant Tom Ronning caused substantial vandalism to the premises owned by Plaintiff Omar Hindiyeh and intentionally did not repair any of said damages. The act of demolition in that Defedant Tom Ronning misrepresented that he would be purchasing the premises from Plaintiff and thus did such demolition and theft of Plaintiff’s personal property. THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION – GENERAL NEGLIGENCE GN-1 Plaintiff: Omar Hindiyeh alleges that defendant: Tom Ronning, Does 6 to 10, was the legal cause of damages to plaintiff. By the following acts or omissions to act, defendant negligently caused the damage to plaintiff on: On or before November 2007 at: 245 and 265 Hindiyeh Lane, San Martin, CA. (description on reason for liability): Defendant Tom Ronning was legally responsible for the maintaining of both premises, above referenced and Had the duty to properly maintain the properties and safeguard them from waste or vandalism. Defendant Ronning breach that duty by permitting his tenants, friends and/or associates to damage and steal property from said properties. Said breach of duty has caused Plaintiff damages in excess of $143,000.00. Published on March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 2009

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520716 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Prestige Entertainment, 10258 Lochner Drive, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Trevor Davis, 150 Palm Valley Blvd # 1112, San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “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.) Trevor Davis Mar. 13, 20, 27; April 03, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/27/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 52111 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Professional Business Consulting, 367 Santana Heights #3089, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa

Clara Co. Juan Valdez, 367 Santana Heights, # 3089, San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Juan Valdez Mar. 13, 20, 27; April 03, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/10/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 521199 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Oak Hill Insurance Services, 207 N 5th St., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. North American Insurance Services, INC., 207 N. 5th St., San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 03/08/08. “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.) North American Insurance Services Inc. Robert Scott Handlon/President Mar. 13, 20, 27; April 03, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/11/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520948 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: SAIGON EXPRESS, 671 E. OLIVE AVE #1, SUNNYVALE, CA 94056, Santa Clara Co. GOLDEN FREIGHT, INC 671 E OLIVE #1, SUNNYVALE, CA 94056. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 03/06/09. “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.) Golden Freight, Inc Chi Hoang Mar. 13, 20, 27; April 03, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/05/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 521073 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: JIL-ILLARY EXPRESS, 1348 YOSEMITE DR., MILPITAS, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. FELISA M PAREDES, 1348 YOSEMITE DR., MILPITAS, CA 95035, OSCAR HUARHUA, 926 LEIGH AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128, CARLOS GUERRERO, 1043 HERMINA ST., MILPITAS, CA 95035. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “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.) Felisa M. Paredes Mar. 13, 20, 27; April 03, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/09/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 521108 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Supreme Alliance Construction, 27036 Lillegard Ct., Tracy, CA 95304, San Joaquin Co. Samuel Sanchez, 27036 Lilleguard Ct, Tracy, CA 95304. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “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.) Samuel Sanchez Mar. 13, 20, 27; April 03, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/10/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520808 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: 1A SMOG TEST ONLY, 3175 EL CAMINO REAL UNIT #7, SANTA CLARA, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. GRICELDA REYES, 3465 RUBION DR., SAN JOSE, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun

doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “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.) Gricelda Reyes Mar. 13, 20, 27; April 03, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/03/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 521020 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Primo Taqueria, 2651 Senter Rd., San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Marisol Ramos-Rico, 3159 Mt. Isabel Ct., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 01/01/09. “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.) Marisol Ramos-Rico Mar. 13, 20, 27; April 03, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/06/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 521004 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: VISTA LIQUORS, 1484 S. White Rd., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Harsukhbir Singh, 2847 Rainwood Ct., San Jose, CA 95148, Kuldip Kaur, 2847 Rainwood Ct., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by a husband and wife. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 03/15/09. “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.) Harsukhbir Singh Mar. 13, 20, 27; April 03, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/06/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV136788 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: CHIH HUI CHIUN TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner CHIH HUI CHIUN has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. CHIH HUI CHIUN TO VICTOR CHIUNTHE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04-2809 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. 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. March 09, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 13, 20, 27; April 03, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV137014 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Enrique Valencia Villa, RosaElia Perez Villa TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Enrique Valencia Villa, RosaElia Perez Villa have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Arturo Villa Perez to Arturo Perez Villa b. Omar Villa to Omar Perez Villa THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 05-05-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. 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. March 11, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 13, 20, 27; April 03, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 520843 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Pygmy Mommoth Productions, 4563 Norwich Way, San Jose, CA 95130, Santa Clara Co. Pygmy Mommoth Productions LLC, 4563 Norwich Way, San Jose, CA 95130. This business is conducted by a limited liability. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/15/09. “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.) Pygmy Mammoth Productions LLC Tony Sehgal/Manager Mar. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/03/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520057 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Rincon de Michoacan, 2122 McKee Road, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Rosa Valencia, 762 Hobie Ln, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “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.) Rosa Valencia Mar. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/11/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV136549 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dhanahjay K. Griyage & Sonia N Griyage TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Sonia N Griyage & Dhananjay K Griyage has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Swetanj Shekhar to Swetank Shekhar Griyage THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04-28-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. 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. 5, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520102 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Joyeria Martha’s, 1690 Story Rd.#120, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Martha Quinonez, 2698 Othello Ave., San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 01/01/05. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Martha Quinonez Mar. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/12/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520161 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Forever XXI, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd #B522, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Forever 21 Retail Inc., 2001 S. Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90058. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 01/30/09. “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.) Forever 21 Retail Inc. Jong Sung Kim/Senior Vice President Mar. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/13/2009

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520797 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Weekly House Cleaning, 527 McLaughlin Ave Spc. 612, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Caritina Chavez, 527 McLaughlin Ave Spc 612, San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 01/15/04. “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.) Caritina Chavez Mar. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/02/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520761 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: ABAY EXPRESS TRANSIT SHUTTLE, 1512 ALMADEN EXPWY #101, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Weldeselassie,Worky. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 03/02/09. “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.) Weldesselassie, Worky Mar. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/02/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520016 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: F.R.J. Diesel Truck Repair, 3339 Selva Dr., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Francisco Reyes, 3339 Selva Dr., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/11/09. “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.) Francisco Reyes Mar. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/11/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520433 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: CRS Publishing, 100 1st Street, Los Altos, CA 94022-1891 Santa Clara Co. Cynthia Lin, 3424 Kenyon Dr. Santa Clara, 95051. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/08/09. “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.) Cynthia Lin Mar. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/20/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520736 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Abdulkrim Ahmedin, Anteneh Lakew, 5991 Blossom Ave, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Abdulkrim Ahmedin, 5991 Blossom Ave, San Jose, CA 95123, Anteneh Lakew, 1025 McKay Dr., DR# #22, San Jose, CA 95131. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/27/09. “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.) Abdulkrim Ahmedin Mar. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/27/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520016 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: F.R.J. Diesel Truck Repair, 3339 Selva Dr., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Francisco Reyes, 3339 Selva Dr., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual.

Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/11/09. “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.) Francisco Reyes Mar. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/11/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520919 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Graphic Signs, 588 Crabapple Way, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Tuan Chau Vo, 588 Crabapple Way, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 06/27/07. “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.) Cynthia Lin Mar. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/4/2009 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 520696 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office. Ji, 3705 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Filed in Santa Clara County on 10/24/08 under file no. 515885. SEP Hines 980 University Av., Los Altos, CA 94024 This business was conducted by an individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct ( A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Sep Hines Mar. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/27/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV136146 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yan Guo TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Yan Guo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yan Guo to April Yan Bickman THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04-21-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. 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. 27, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV136045 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hao The Ho TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Hao The Ho has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hao The Ho to Howard T. Ho THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04-21-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. 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, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009

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marriage. STATISTICAL FACTS: Date of marriage: a.3/11/1992b. Date of separation: 08/10/1996 c. Time from date of marriage to date of separation: 4yrs 5 months. DECLARATION REGARDING MINOR CHILDREN: b. the minor children are, Kevin Alberto Monzon, D.O.B 06/03/1996, age 14, male. Separate Property: Petitioner requests that the assets and debts listed be confirmed as separate property. Petitioner reserves the right to amend this response once the information is ascertained. Published MAR 13, 20, 27; APR 3, 2009 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS Case No. 108CV127463 OMAR HINDIYEH v. TOM RONNING THE COURT FINDS that the Defendant cannot be served in any other manner specified in the California Code of Civil Procedure. The Court orders that the Summons of Complaint be served by publication in the following newspaper: EL OBSERVADOR. Publication must occur at least once a week for 4 successive weeks. If during the time of Publication you locate the Defendant’s address, you must have someone 18 years or older mail the Summons, Complaint, & Order for Publication to the Defendant. The server must complete and file with the Court a Proof of Service of Mail. Date: FEB 27, 2009 James P. Kleinberg Judicial Officer SUMMONS (Citation Judicial) Case NO.108CV127463 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (Aviso Al Demandado): TOM RONNING YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF:(Lo está demandando el demandante):OMAR HINDIYEH You have 30 CALENDER DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or pone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services form a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web Site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entreue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo pretegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que uste pueda usar para su repuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en le Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.court info.ca.gov/selfhelp.espanol), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la cortre que le quede más cerca. Si no pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumpliminto y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes si más advertencia. Hay otos requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos paraq obterner servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol)o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is: SANTA CLARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 192 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado es): SIDNEY C. FLORES, ESQ./FLORES & BARRIOS, 97 E. ST. JAMES STREET, SUITE, 102, SAN JOSE, CA 95112; (408) 292-3400 DATE: NOV 12, 2008 Clerk, by M.Rosales David H. Yamasaki, Deputy (For Proof of service of this summons, use Proof of Service of Summons (form POS-010) (Para prueba de entrega de esta citaciónuse el formulario Proof of Service of Summons, (POS-010) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant. COMPLAINT Case NO.108CV127463 PLAINTIFF, OMAR HINDIYEH DEFENDANT: TOM RONNING

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ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OR POSTING Case NO. 108FL145191 PETITIONER: JULIO A. MONZON RESPONDENT:TRINIDAD B MONZON Publication Granted: The Court finds that the Respondent cannot be served in any other manner specified in the California Code of Civil Procedure. The Court orders that the summons and Petition be served by publication in the newspaper listed below. Publication must occur at least once a week for four successive weeks. EL OBSERVADOR.If during the time of Publication or Posting you locate the Respondent’s address you must have someone 18 years or older mail the summons, Petition and Order for Publication to the Respondent. The server must complete and file with the Court a Proof of Service of Mail, FL-335. Date: 1/26/09 Susan R. Bernardini Judicial Officer SUMMONS (FAMILY LAW) CASE NO. 108FL145191 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: Aviso Al Demandado: Trinidad B. Monzon, You are being sued. Lo están demandando PETITIONER’S NAME IS: Nombre del demandante: Julio A. Monzon You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons & Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court & have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, & custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support & attorney fees & costs. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web Site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county association. TIENE 30 días corridos después de haber: recibído la entrega legalde este Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada teleónica no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambien le puede ordenar que pague manutencion, y honorarios y costos legales.Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas.Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inm mediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informacion para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) o poniendose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE: The restraining ordersare effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgement is entered, or the court makes further orders. Those orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from 1.removing the minor child or children of the parties, if any, from the state without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court. 2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of ; or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the benefit of the parties and their minor child or children: 3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and 4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party. You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures at least five business days prior to incurring these extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs. The name and address of the court is: Superior Court, County of Santa Clara, 170 Park Center Plaza, San Jose, Ca 95113 The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, are: SIDNEY C. FLORES, SBN 64082, Law Offices of Flores & Barrios, 97 E. St. James Street, Suite 102, San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 292-3400 Date: Mar 24, 2008 Clerk by: Kiri Torre/Chief Executive Officer/Clerks & A. Rodrigues, Deputy Published: March 13, 20, 27; Apr 3, 2009 This Summons or citation was filed on March 24, 2008 PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Case NO. 108FL145191 Marriage of Petitioner: Julio A. Monzon Respondent: Trinidad B. Monzon Residence: Petitioner has been a resident of this state for at least 6 months and of this county for at least 3 months immediately preceding the filing of this petition for dissolution of

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Local Young Lady Competes for the Miss Jr. Pre-Teen San Francisco Title

smeralda Yepez of San Jose was recently selected to participate in Nationals’ 2009 Miss Jr. Pre-Teen San Francisco pageant competition on March 21, 2009. Esmeralda learned of her acceptance into this competition when Nationals, Inc. Announced their selections. Esmeralda submitted an application and took part in an interview session conducted by Patty Neidert, San Francisco Pageant Coordinator. If Esmeralda were

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV136220 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Charles Sam Hoeung TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Charles Sam Hoeung has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Charles Sam Hoeung to Charles Sammy Cheng THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04-28-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. 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. March 2, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Mar. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520632 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: 1. TERRA FRESH, 2. GOVITEL, 491 PAPAYA CT., SAN JOSE, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Julio Gomez, 491 Papaya Ct., San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/26/09. “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.) Julio Gomez Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/26/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519697 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: C.H.N. Appliance Repair, 2600 Corde Terra Cir., #5413, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Canh Nguyen, 2600 Corde Terra Cir.,#5413, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/03/09. “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.) Canh Nguyen Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/3/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520383 The following person(s) is(are) doing

business as: ANMOL TRUCKING, 3274 Woody Ln., San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara Co. Roopinder Singh, 3274 Woody Ln., San Jose, CA 95132 . This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/19/09. “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.) Roopinder Singh Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/19/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519789 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Little Tots Palace Daycare, 5408 Demerest Ln., San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara Co. Elita Sanchez, 5408 Demerest Ln., San Jose, CA 95138. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “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.) Elita Sanchez Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/5/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520227 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: SBAY CONSTRUCTION, 5954 LAKE ALMANOR DR., SAN JOSE, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. ALIREZA MATIN MOHSENI, 5954 LAKE ALMANOR DR., SAN JOSE, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/17/09. “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.) ALIREZA MATIN MOHSENI Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/17/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520555 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Danna’s Cleaning Solutions, 1469 State Street, Alviso, CA 95002, Santa Clara Co. Javier Mondragon, 1469 State Street, Alviso, CA 95002, Paola Rengifo, 1469 State Steel, Alviso, CA 95002. This business is conducted by husband and wife. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 01/01/09. “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.) Javier Mondragon Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/24/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520396 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Jade Tree Restaurant, 10074 E. Estate Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Chi-Ning Hsu, 1411 Oak Knoll Dr., San Jose, CA 95129. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 1986. “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.) Chi-Ning Hsu Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/19/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520347 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Profit Foundations, 866 W. Hacienda Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. Alberto Rodriguez, 866 W. Hacienda Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 11/03/08. “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.) Alberto Rodriguez Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/18/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520627 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: ESCRITORIO PUBLICO DE MARIA INEZ QUINONEZ ORTIZ, 12 So. First Street, Suite 512, San Jose, CA 95113 Santa Clara Co. Maria Inez Quinonez Ortiz, 2052 Gold Street, #162, Alviso, CA 95002. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “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 Inez Quinonez Ortiz Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/26/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519885 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Chrisanik Consulting & Investing, 2841 Mantis Dr., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Alvaro

Cuevas, 2841 Mantis Dr., San Jose, CA 95148, Elena Cuevas, 2841 Mantis Dr., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by husband and wife. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 01/01/09. “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.) Al Cuevas Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/9/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520530 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Prominent Sunglasses, 660 Stanford Shopping Centr Cart #005C, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Santa Clara Co. Prominent Realty & Funding, 738 San Simeon Dr., Concord, CA 94518. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “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.) Prominent Realty & Funding Marcin Stainslaw Grobelny/CEO Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/24/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520629 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: KB IMPROVEMENTS, 1621 JESSICA WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co. Miguel Roman, 1621 Jessica Way, San Jose, CA 95121. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 03/01/09. “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.) Miguel Roman Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/9/2009 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 520596 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office. I and M Home Finishings, 925 Blossom Hill Road #1270, San Jose, CA 95123 Filed in Santa Clara County on 02/25/08 under file no. 505923. Ibrahim Erdana, 2971 N Main ST #307, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, Murat Ucar, 2971 N. Main St. #307, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. This business was conducted by limited part-

to win the title of Miss Jr. Pre-Teen San Francisco, she would represent San Francisco and the surrounding communities at the Cities of America National Competition that will take place in Orlando, Florida. Over $60,000.00 in prizes and awards will be presented at the National Competition while each winner enjoys this expense paid trip of five nights and six days in Orlando, Florida. Community business, organizations, and private individuals will assist Es-

meralda by becoming an official sponsor to her. Through sponsorship, each contestant receives all the necessary training, rehearsals, and financial support will allow Esmeralda to be come a very confident and well-prepared contestant in this year’s San Francisco Pageant. Any business, organization, or private individual who is interested in becoming a sponsor for Esmeralda may contact her pageant coordinator, Patty Neidert at 1-800-569-2487

nership. 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.) Ibrahim Erdana Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/06/2009 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND GENDER NO. 108CV122383 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rebecca Jean Leveskis TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Rebecca Jean Leveskis, has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing petitioners name to: Ryan Jolly Leveskis, petitioner has also filed a petition for a decree changing petitioner’s gender from female to male and for the issuance of a new birth certificate reflecting the gender and name changes. 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 should not be granted on 04-21-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. 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. 24, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV134684 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Huong S Lam TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Huong X Lam has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nathan Nguyen-Lam to Nathan Nguyen Lam THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04-0709 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. 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. 11, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV134168

this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04-21-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. 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. 19, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 20, 27; Mar. 06, 13, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520010 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Telsystems, 504 Ross Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara Co. Jay Shah, 504 Ross Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 01/07/04. “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.) Jay Shah Feb. 20, 27; Mar. 06, 13, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on2/11/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 519452 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: A la Rose Makeup, 3575 Stevens Creek Blvd –Ste F, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. Julie Zeler, 1545 Vista Club Cir #301, Santa Clara, CA 95054. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “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.) Julie Zeler Feb. 20, 27; Mar. 06, 13, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on1/28/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520092 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: ANAGO, 1460 Koll Circle Suite B, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Khanhtrang N. Huynh, 2578 Boren Dr., San Jose, CA 95121. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. “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.) Khanhtrang N. Huynh Feb. 20, 27; Mar. 06, 13, 2009 This statement was filed with the

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lisa Wells TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Lisa Wells has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tarence Laron McCullough Jr. to TJ Dronico Noble Wells THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04-07-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. 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. 05, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV132024 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lisa Nguyen & Brian Luong TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Lisa Nguyen & Brian Luong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tommy Minh Huu Luong to Tommy Minh Luong THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04-2109 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. 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. 19, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 27; Mar. 06, 13, 20, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV135314 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jean Pommier & Agnes Pommier TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Jean & Agnes Pommier have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maxime Jean-Michel Pommier to Max Jean-Michel Pommier b. Alexis Frederic Pommier to Alex Frederic Pommier c. Gregoire Charles Pommier to Greg Charles Pommier THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before

County of Santa Clara on 2/12/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520263 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Bettyna’s Beauty Salon, 1506 Alum Rock, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Maria G. Camacho, 26313 Gading Rd., Hayward, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/18/09. “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.) Maria G. Camacho Feb. 20, 27; Mar. 06, 13, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/18/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 520220 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: QC & ASSOCIATES BUILDING MAINTENANCE, 1360 LEX INGTON DR., SUITE E-10, SAN JOSE, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. ARNULFO CAMACHO, 1360 LEXINGTON DR., SAN JOSE, CA 95117, NICOLAS QUIROZ, 755 E. DUANE AVE #K, SUNNYVALE, CA 94085. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here on 02/02/02. “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.) ARNULFO CAMACHO Feb. 20, 27; Mar. 06, 13, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/17/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV135304 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cayetana Gonzalez Romero TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Cayetana Gonzalez Romero has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Cayetana Gonzalez Romero to Virginia G. Avelar THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04-1409 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. 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. 19, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 20, 27; Mar. 06, 13, 2009

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