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n los próximos días seguiremos luchando por una Reforma Migratoria, y seguiremos presionando para que esto suceda, marchas, protestas, vigilias, cabildeo con nuestros representantes, además de nuestra responsabilidad de votar en las próximas elecciones, nuevos representantes buscando nuestro voto y confianza, todo esto lo seguiremos haciendo y viviendo en las próximas semanas, meses y años venideros.

Sin embargo, otra forma de salir de las sombras es el CENSO 2010. Es tiempo de salir de las sombras, la tarea de este momento es Hacernos Contar. No tendremos esta oportunidad sino hasta dentro de 10 años durante los cuales, disfrutaremos o sufriremos las consecuencias de nuestra decisión.

Hacerse contar en el Censo del 2010 es fácil.

No nos piden salir de casa o gritar o caminar, solo nos piden que abramos nuestro correo, revisemos el cuestionario, juntemos la información de TODOS los que viven en nuestra dirección postal, que completemos el cuestionario y que lo regresemos en el sobre de porte pre-pagado. Es una RESPONSABILIDAD que cada representante de casa debe cumplir. Todos los que habitan en una casa deben asegurarse que el formulario del Censo incluya su información.

Al contarnos TODOS, aseguramos representación política que pueda atender las necesidades de los habitantes de este país, este Valle del Silicio (Silicon Valley), este Condado de Santa Clara, tan enriquecido la gran diversidad de razas, colores y culturas que nos hacen únicos y fuertes.

Una de las preguntas que más he escuchado es que ¿de donde vienen esos fondos? Es muy sencillo, es dinero que usted, sí, usted mismo, contribuye cuando va a comprar un nuevo televisor, el vestido de la 1ra comunión de un hijo, de un nieto. Es dinero que viene de cuando hacemos nuestras compras o ponemos gasolina al carro. En todas parte y por todo pagamos impuestos, con seguro social o sin el, pagamos impuestos. De ahí vienen esos fondos.

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Usted ya ha contribuido a este país y seguirá haciéndolo. Recuerde: está en sus manos que mejoras o nuevas escuelas se construyan en los próximos 10 años; que haya creación de nuevos empleos, que no desaparezcan servicios sociales y de salud, o se cierren programas por falta de fondos.

Reconocemos también que al ser un documento oficial usted, puede sentirse que no quiere cometer errores o no saber el orden del llenado.

Para evitar confusiones, el CENSO tiene funcionando Centros De Asistencia para el Llenado de Formularios ("Questionaries Assistance Center" (QAC), en inglés), en lugares reconocidos, confiables, y cercanos a su domicilio o trabajo, donde usted puede acercase, recibir orientación y ASISTENCIA en el llenado. Estos Centros están ubicados en bibliotecas, Iglesias, centros comunitarios, supermercados y organizaciones sin fines de lucro, donde podrá solicitar un reemplazo de su cuestionario, un cuestionario nuevo en caso de no haberlo recibido y orientación y asistencia en su idioma.

Llame a la línea directa del Censo al 1-866928-2010 para identificar el lugar de asistencia más cercano a su casa, o visite el http://2010.census.gov/2010census/take10map/ solo tiene que indicar su Código Postal para que aparezca una lista de los Centros para Asistencia de Llenado de Formularios más cercanos.

Foro de asistencia Le invitamos a participar en el "Foro de Asistencia del Llenado de Formularios del Censo" el próximo domingo 18 de abril, de 9:00 am a 3:00 pm en la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, 2020 E San Antonio St., San Jose CA 95116.

Llame al 408-792-2306 para mayor información o la oficina de la parroquia, al (408) 258-7057 para direcciones.

Recuerde, el Censo está en nuestras manos.

No perdamos esta oportunidad y contribuyamos a que este Valle del Silicio siga haciendo historia, recibiendo fondos y promoviendo justicia y equidad con nuestro conteo.Δ

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Opinion

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Prevención del Abuso Infantil Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne, Ph.D. bril es el Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Abuso Infantil, y este es un asunto que nos incumbe a todos. A todos nos alarman las noticias sobre depredadores sexuales y los casos de abuso sexual intrafamiliar. Recientemente participé en un programa al respecto "Hablando D con Olga Tañón" (http://ismio.com/live/2010/03/05/hablemos-d-hijos-e-hijas-violados-en-el-hogar/). Los niños también sufren por descuido/negligencia, o por abuso físico o emocional/verbal.

Queremos proteger a nuestros niños y queremos que nadie los lastime, mas a veces lastimamos a quienes más queremos. Y queremos enseñar a nuestros niños a protegerse.

El asunto del abuso infantil es delicado, difícil, y doloroso, pero muy importante. Muchos de nuestros niños son víctimas de abuso infantil, el cual afecta a todo grupo social, y cuyos efectos dañinos tienden a ser duraderos.

De hecho, los estudios señalan que más de la mitad de los niños que crecen en ambientes violentos desarrollan trastornos emocionales.

Muchos niños maltratados se convierten en víctimas o agresores. Y, a menos que interrumpamos el ciclo, el abuso infantil será pasado de generación en generación, pues consta de comportamientos aprendidos.

Si bien existen tratamientos para ayudar a sanar las heridas causadas por el abuso infantil, son preferibles la prevención y/o la intervención temprana. Ofrecemos las siguientes guías para prevenir situaciones de abuso y para enseñar a nuestros niños a protegerse y a pedir ayuda.

Supervisión: * ¡Ojos abiertos! Observar cuidadosamente la apariencia y comportamiento de sus niños, supervisar su juego y actividades diarias * ¡Oídos listos! Escuchar lo que dicen, cómo lo dicen, y lo que no dicen sus niños * Prestar atención a las relaciones de sus niños con otras personas y estar alerta al entorno físico y social de los lugares que frecuentan * ¡Cuidado con quien los cuidan! Escoger a conciencia a quién le encarga sus niños

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* ¡Cuidado con quien se juntan! Conocer las amistades de sus niños y sus familiares Comunicación: * Demostrarles a sus niños diariamente que son importantes y valiosos * Platicar frecuente y honestamente con ellos * Enseñarles a reconocer y expresar sus sentimientos, tales como la incomodidad y el temor * Repasar regularmente con sus niños las reglas de seguridad y los planes de emergencia, jugando "¿Qué harías si...?" * Discutir las noticias relacionadas al abuso infantil según el nivel de comprensión de sus niños Educación: * Enseñarles a no compartir información personal con desconocidos, y a consultar adultos antes de contestar la puerta o el teléfono o aceptar regalos e invitaciones * Enseñarles la diferencia entre los secretos positivos y los peligrosos * Enseñarles a mantener distancia física segura y educarles sobre las partes privadas del cuerpo * Practicar estrategias para lidiar con intimidación e invitaciones, ensayando decir "¡No!" y pedir ayuda * Recordarles que el abuso nunca es culpa de los niños Información: * Oficina de Protección de Niños de su condado * Para Padres bajo Estrés: 1-800-829-3777 * Sobre el Abuso Infantil: 1-800-422-4453 * Contra la Violencia Doméstica: 1-800799-7233 * Abuso Infantil: La Guía de Prevención y Detección (Monica Diner) Escuche a la Doctora Marisol en Nuestros Niños los domingos de 8 a 9 AM en La Kalle 100.7/105.7 FM, KBBF La Nuestra 89.1 FM, KLOK Tricolor 99.5 FM, KSES 107.1 FM y KMBX 700 AM. Para más información, llame al 1-866-99NINOS y visite www.nuestrosninos.com. Δ

FRIENDLY RELATIONSHIPS REQUIRED

By Hilbert Morales - El Observador It was obvious to the group meeting at National Hispanic University (NHU) a few days ago, that the context emphasis used by a national organization's representative could be improved. A need for local sources of volunteers and local marketing acumen was communicated. The Hispanic College Fund (HCF), based in Washington, D.C., was proposing to have a Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute at Santa Clara University Campus this coming summer (July 28-31, 2010). The purpose is to expose pre-selected local Latino youth to three nights of college dorm life coupled with four days of college academic orientation. The cost per youth would be $1,000, which would be made available as a scholarship to 250 pre-selected youth.

Ordinary mathematics can be used to assemble a budget: $250,000 in scholarships, honoraria for the selected speakers, hotel and travel expenses, plus promotional costs; plus the lease for the use of dorms, catering and meeting facilities at Santa Clara University.

An estimated preliminary budget of $550,000 can be assembled for this proposed first time Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute.

The HCF representative had approached Dr. David Lopez, President, NHU, for assistance. Dr. Lopez, as host, was both interested and cooperative as an educator who is very concerned about the need to motivate and engage Hispanic youth. However, NHU, as an institution, has not fully developed relationships with local community based organizations, their volunteers and culturally competent promotional expertise.

A local retired educator, David Castro, Ed.D., became concerned since for the past 24 years, for the past 24 years, the Hispanic Development Corporation (HDC) has conducted its Portraits of Success fundraiser every September linked with its Hispanic Youth Leadership Conferences (HYLC) and its mini-conferences, which introduced local Latino high school students to the elements of leadership and academic accomplishment.

These elements include stewardship, communication skills, cultural sensitivities, a vision of desired future outcomes, and dealing with the lack of enabling information.

Upon hearing Dr. Castro's version, it was obvious to many present at the HDC board meeting last Saturday morning that a friendly attitude and composure was needed and would be mutually beneficial. Without a doubt, this proposed Youth Leadership Institute collaboratively supported by HCF, NHU, HDC and local school districts is needed. This collective effort to schedule, promote, and put it on needs to be done in a manner that lets local community based organizations provide needed services and vol-

unteers in keeping with the need to inform our local youth. However, a responsible business organizational perspective must be assembled and applied which permits local, regional, and national interests and resources to be used effectively.

Each local community group must be respected, valued, and receive reimbursements from HCF for the services and expertise provided. For example, NHU needs to receive some support for the efforts headed by Dr. David Lopez. HDC also needs to be rewarded for its efforts and services. El Observador Foundation, Inc. needs to be included for its staff's creative promotional efforts, which include using the proper communications, directed to the community, parents, and their school age children. This includes the balanced use of print media, regional community radio, TV and effective messages, which target the Hispanic youth on the Internet (twitter, linkedin, facebook, blogs, email blasts, etc.). None of these efforts can be provided at no cost because HCF, as a national enterprise, needs to understand that our local community based organizations have a need for supportive funding. We understand HCF funding is provided by corporate contributions whose profits are derived from the sales of goods and services to our community's consumers. Both want recognition as good corporate citizens. It is money being recycled back to its consumer sources. Money is the license to perform...to keep on keeping on at all levels...local, regional, and national. We all need enough to cover our expenses so none feels exploited. The sense of being exploited results in each clutching to what little each has now without the opportunity for collaborative synergy. To minimize the feeling of exploitation all need to know their core values, usual and customary expenses.

Full communication with trust, integrity, and transparency is required.

Full communication informing all about the proposed objective is required. In addition, a question needs to be posed; 'Is something similar to this already being done locally?' This would engage and involve all stakeholders of local efforts. Friendship involves coming together in an intentional manner, which bonds us all towards becoming a diverse inclusive community in a synergistic effort that enables our best and brightest students. Dave Castro stated, "For clarification, I do not dispute any organization whether it be local, state or national that is attempting to benefit our community's youth. The concern I have is we need to facilitate the goals and objectives of each organization to better facilitate the outcomes in our community." Friendly relationships are required.Δ

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Melting ICE

By Osvaldo Castillo El Observador

need to keep pressure on Obama's administration to end the ICE raids."

Juarez believes that if Obama does not act now on ending the raids, his bid for re-election will be damaged.

"This is a big issue for Obama and if he does not deliver he will lose much of the Latino vote in the next election."

Community action is one way to pressure Obama's Administration to keep its promise on immigration reform, according to Juarez.

"If people organize we can get what we want including immigration reform," Juarez said. "But we have to keep at it. We cannot give up."

The SEIU believes that America deserves a professional and well-managed immigration enforcement agency that sticks to its basic mission of punishing criminals and the most abusive employers. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) must be able to distinguish between bad-actoremployers and those who are presently caught up or trapped in a broken system. They focus scarce resources on the bad actors that intentionally take advantage of our dysfunctional immigration system to exploit workers and push down wages for everyone.

SEIU also believes that over the long-term, the only real solution to our broken system is comprehensive immigration reform. As the

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resident Obama was supposed to make life easier for immigrants. But according to several community leaders, that is just not the case. Some even say that immigrants are worst off under the Obama Administration than the Bush Administration.

On Friday, April 9, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) janitors joined hundreds of workers and activists statewide and nationwide outside of the Homeland Security office in San Jose to protest recent outrageous immigration enforcement actions and to call on the agency to get its house in order.

One such activist was janitor Ariel Andon.

"It is an injustice to see these families separated," Andon said. "The immigrants are only here to have better lives and to live the American Dream."

Members of Services Immigrants Rights Education Network (SIREN) joined SEIU at the protest.

"President Obama has not been committed to his promise of comprehensive immigration reform," said Cesar Juarez, Organizing Director, SIREN. "ICE has a quota to meet and they have been deporting mothers and students now more then they did under the Bush Administration. We

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MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER

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Victor Cristobal and Cesar Juarez of SIREN protest outside the Homeland Security Building in San Jose. largest union having immigrant worker members, and also a union that represents more than a million workers who are not immigrants, we hope and expect that our nation's leaders will

enact workable solutions to our immigration problems and that they will recognize that punitive, anti-immigrant measures are neither realistic nor workable. For more information visit

"Pregúntale a George" Por George Valverde Director, Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados de California P: ¿Es posible "eliminar" puntos de mi expediente de manejo?

R: Los puntos no son algo que usted desea en su expediente de manejo, y pueden ser asignados a consecuencia de choques o infracciones de tránsito. Generalmente, los choques donde usted fue culpable son un punto y las infracciones de tránsito son entre uno y dos puntos.

La única manera de eliminar puntos de su historial de manejo es de esperar. La mayoría de los puntos permanecen en su historial durante tres años. Dependiendo en la severidad, los puntos pueden permanecer en su historial hasta 10 años.

Para evitar que los puntos se acumulen, siempre siga las leyes de tránsito y evite manejar de manera imprudente. Asegúrese que usted maneja a la defensiva y nunca se distraiga mientras maneja. ¡Mantenga este consejo en mente, y usted podrá mantener puntos fuera de su historial de manejo!

P: Yo recibí una carta que indica que mi petición para Placas Personalizadas fue negada. ¿Por qué no se me informó esto cuando hice la orden en línea?

R: Al ordenar una Placa Personalizada por Internet, una búsqueda general de nuestros registros permite procesar la orden si la configuración de placa está disponible. Sin embargo, existen regulaciones específicas que requieren que el DMV revise cada orden y asegure que la placa no viole dichas regulaciones. Este proceso manual no es hecho cuando sus placas son ordenadas. Cuándo la revisión es completada, una determinación final con respecto a la aceptabilidad es hecha y el cliente es notificado.

P: Yo sé que hablar o mandar mensajes por mi teléfono celular mientras manejo es ahora ilegal. ¿Qué tal seleccionar canciones de mi toca MP3? ¿U hojear el Internet por mi teléfono?

R: El DMV desalienta totalmente ese tipo de actividades pues distraen al conductor y son muy peligrosas. Sin embargo, la ley de teléfono celular aplica exclusivamente a los mensajes de texto, mensajes por Internet y llamadas telefónicas. También tenga en mente que cualquier conductor que maneja inseguramente puede ser infraccionado por la policía. Aunque la ley no prohíba MP3 ni el uso de Internet, el distraerse cuando usted maneja puede ser motivo para una multa de tráfico.Δ

Education Updating the Calabazas Branch Library

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By Cinthia Rodriguez - El Observador

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n Saturday, April 10, west San Jose residents attended a groundbreaking event to mark the expansion of the Calabazas Branch Library. The library is one step closer to joining the list of completed projects in less than two years.

"We're going to see action today. We're going to see the start of a project that is going to be incredible," said Councilmember Pete Constant. "A library that is 50 percent bigger."

Over 15 libraries have been updated since the new foundation branch library measure passed in November 2000. The bond has provided the $212 million over ten years dedicated to updating the public libraries in all of San Jose.

The building design by Krong Design,

Inc. will accommodate everybody's needs.

There will be an Internet cafe, tech center, and community living room with a fireplace, teen room, group study area and a community room for 68 people.

"We need to make sure that our basic city services are preserved and its things like the libraries," said Constant.

The library hasn't seen major construction since it was first built in 1966, but the building size will nearly double after completion.

Along with the new space, there will be more books, videos, CDs, magazines and other material available. There will also be more parking spaces.

Attendees of the celebration decorated dream rocks with hopes for the new library.

The rocks will then become part of the library's foundation. Δ

City officials joined library board members and a fundraising team on the groundbreaking event towards a new library to be completed in 2011.

Will your child become a school dropout?

Early warning signs of a school dropout and its consequences

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ou know your teen is on the way to school every day. You even see him or her take the school bus. But do you know if he or she actually arrived at school, went to class, and learned how to prepare for college and career?

With the right tools, parents can avoid the risks from dropping out of school by helping their teen get ready for a successful academic life. Becoming familiar with the early warning signs and the consequences of truancy is one of those tools that will help parents determine whether or not their children are in danger of becoming a future school dropout statistic. Read more about this important issue in the March edition of Padres ACTivos.

The American College Testing Program (ACT) Padres ACTivos newsletter aims to help Spanish-speaking parents of middle and high school students learn more about the academic issues that will enable their teen to get ready for college and beyond. The newsletter is published every month and can be accessed at http://www.act.org/path/spanish/news/index.htm l.

Also in this month's edition, tips on how parents can communicate with their children's school counselors, the advantages of student preparation for college starting in middle school, an education glossary, ACT test dates, and much more.

Many parents want the best education for

A few faces of students that decide to be high school dropouts.

their children, but aren't too familiar with the process of getting ready for college. Step by step, ACT and Padres ACTivos offer parents key information to do just that.

Founded in 1959, ACT is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people achieve education and workplace success. ACT provides

a broad array of assessments, research, information, and program management solutions in the areas of education and workforce development.

Each year, ACT serves millions of people - nationally and internationally - in middle and high schools, colleges, professional associations, businesses, and government agencies. For more in-

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The Future of San Jose Streetlights

By Cinthia Rodriguez El Observador

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he department of transportation for the City of San Jose hosted a community meeting to answer questions and collect opinions concerning new streetlights for the city at the Roosevelt Community Center on Wednesday, April 7, 2010.

Prior to the meeting, there were two streetlight demonstration nights in early March of this year on Hellyer Road, between Piercy Road and Tenant Avenue. The lights are on loan to the city and will be removed by April 15. Approximately 150 residents participated in the demos and over 60 people showed up to the meeting to discuss the findings.

"It was an unbelievably successful demonstration as far as the community showing up for it," said Nancy Clanton, President of Clanton & Associates, Lighting Design and Engineering.

The demonstration nights allowed for different colors of lights to be tested and most importantly, it tested the difference in detection distance. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute was present during the demos and helped collect data.

"When we adopted the streetlight policy in late 2008, it was intended to help us achieve that goal, the zero emission streetlight goal," said Laura Stuchinsky, Sustainability Officer, Dept. of Transportation, San Jose.

The demonstrations will provide the information needed to

allow the city to provide the proper lighting, while fulfilling the city's "Green Vision," by year 2022. The city made a commitment to convert all of its 62,000 streetlights to be powered entirely by renewable energy, as one way to reduce its carbon footprint.

The strategy applied during the demonstrations will consider highly efficient lights, the dimming ability it offers, direction and whether it can be metered. The test areas featured different light emitting diodes (LEDs) with various color temperatures and altered wattage levels.

More people agreed that white light was more comfortable compared to orange. There was also a preference towards warmer looking white light.

The department of transportation is prepared to replace 1,500 streetlights with money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed by President Barack Obama, while it waits for additional funding. The locations are still being evaluated.

There will be another community meeting on June 21 at City Hall. The final recommendations for a new lighting system will then be presented to the City Council on August 17.

If you have any questions and/or suggestions, they can be emailed at: streetlightdemo@sanjoseca.gov. Δ An example of low-pressure sodium lights at night in downtown San Jose.

Picture This! A History of Photography

Free E-Waste Recycling Drop Off Event

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free electronic waste drop off has been added to the 16th annual Spring in Guadalupe Gardens, a celebration of Guadalupe Gardens, Earth Day and the great outdoors. Items can be dropped off in front of the Visitor & Education Center at 438 Coleman Avenue starting at 10 am on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Acceptable items include: desktops, laptops & PDAs, mice and keyboards, monitors and televisions, stereos, radios & players, printers, copy & fax machines VCRs, DVD players, etc. Computer systems

(they will erase HDs), telephones & cell phones.

Proceeds will benefit the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy. After drop off, everyone is encouraged to stay and enjoy the rest of the event, which will include entertainment, sales of unusual plants, workshops and lectures, and fun kid’s activities. For more information on Spring in Guadalupe Gardens, contact the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy at www.grpg.org or 408-298-7657.Δ

Palo Alto, CA icture This! A History of Photography highlights the revolution that photography has made in our world from its invention in the 1830s until the beginning of the digital age. The exhibit features historic cameras from Museum of American Heritage’s (MOAH) collection as well as historic photographs from local collectors.

Exhibit opens Friday, April 23 at the MOAH and runs through Saturday, October 2.

Regular exhibit hours are 11 AM to 4 PM, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Closed May 30 and July 4, please check the schedule at www.moah.org for any additional changes.

Complementing the main exhibit will be Capturing Light and Time: The Photography of

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Wayland Lee. This retrospective of our museum's resident photographer showcases Lee's evocative work over of the years. Whether it is a photograph of dew on a petal, of sunlight in the mist, or of a child's face illuminated with joy at discovery, Lee has been there to capture the moment. MOAH is proud to showcase his considerable talents to our audiences. Digital images will be available upon request.

The Museum of American Heritage, located in the historic Williams House in Palo Alto, operates programs to collect, preserve, and present objects that illustrate the evolution of 19th and 20th century invention and technology.Δ

Por Rosario Vital El Observador

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ace una semana la multimillonaria candidata a gobernadora, Meg Whitman, anunció su deposito de 20 millones de dólares a su campaña política.

Además de sus otras contribuciones Whitman y otros candidatos de poder son conocidos por cuánto se tiene en el bolsillo.

"Tenemos problemas debido a la máquina del dinero. Solo vemos gente rica postulandose a cargos públicos. Todos tenemos el derecho de hacerlo. Las elecciones deben ser ganadas y no compradas", dijo el Asambleísta Jim Beall durante la presentación de la Proposición 15 en la Iglesia Unitaria de San José.

Cuando alguien se postula para un cargo político la primera pregunta que surge es ¿tendrá dinero? No importa si la persona tiene vocación para ser político o si reune las cualidades para ayudar a su comunidad lo que importa es el billete.

La Proposición 15 surge en respuesta a estas incomodidades donde los candidatos políticos se pasan la mayor parte del tiempo recaudando dinero en lugar de buscar soluciones a los problemas. Esta proposición aparece en las elecciones del 8 de junio y es una oportunidad para que los votantes tomen una importante decisión.

La Proposición 15, también conocida como la Ley de Equidad de Elecciones de California, establecerá un programa piloto voluntario para proporcionar financiación pública limitada para la Secretaría de Estado en las elecciones de los

candidatos del 2014 y 2018.

En virtud de este programa piloto, calificarán los candidatos para los fondos si reúnen las firmas y los honorarios $5 de por lo menos 7,500 votantes registrados, asi como aceptar los límites estrictos de gastos, y renunciar a todas las contribuciones privadas.

Cada candidato recibiría la misma cantidad, y se les prohibira a los candidatos participantes aumentar a gastar dinero adicional.

El fondo de la campaña pública vendría de las contribuciones voluntarias y una tarifa de $ 350 de matrícula anual impuesta a los grupos de presión, a los cabilderos de corporaciones y los grupos empleadores de presión, que sólo pagan $12.50 por año.

Las tasas en el 1,300 y 3,400 los grupos de presión y grupos registrados entraría en vigor el 9 de junio de 2010 y recaudará aproximadamente US $1.7 millones al año para apoyar a los candidatos a la Secretaria del Estado, una posición clave en que se determina la integridad de todas las elecciones de California.

La Proposición 15 también podría abrir las puertas para muchos candidatos locales con grandes ideas y pocos recursos. La Proposición 15 derrocaría la legislación vigente que prohíbe a todos los gobiernos municipales y de Condado en California a partir de la adopción de leyes de equidad de las elecciones.

Asambleísta Ira Ruskin señaló que la primera vez que ganó las elecciones derrotó al millonario Steve Poizner, quien con su propio dinero juntó más de $6 millones de dólares.

Ruskin dijo que tenía que dedicar todo su tiempo a recaudar fondos, en lugar de concentrarse en cuestiones de importancia como el medio ambiente.

Asambleístas Joe Coto y Paul Fong, ambos firmes defensores de la educación pública, denunciaron que los intereses especiales corporativos y financieros socavan el acceso a los servicios públicos . El asambleísta Paul Fong y la ex asambleísta Sally Lieber señalaron que cuando las leyes de financiamiento de campaña se cumplan plenamente, como en el caso de Arizona, habrán minorías y más mujeres candidatas a las elecciones.

En los siete estados donde los sistemas justos han sido adoptadas, la participación electoral ha aumentado dramáticamente.

Actuamlente los candidatos se enfocan en resolver problemas de la comunidad, en lugar de pagar favores políticos a los donantes de su campaña.

De acuerdo con la Comisión Justa de Prácticas Políticas, los políticos de California han reunido más de mil millones de dolares desde el 2000. Obtenga mayor información visitando www.YesOnProp15.org de contacto, llame al coordinador de campaña del condado Craig Dunkerley al 408-453-3865.

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Notificación de Disponibilidad del informe de efectos medioambientales y la evaluación conforme al artículo 4(F) para el Proyecto del Corredor de Transporte Público Expreso del Valle Silicon Visión general del proyecto La Oficina Federal de Transporte Público (Federal Transit Administration) (FTA), en coordinación con las Autoridades del Transporte del Valle de Santa Clara (Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority) (VTA, por sus siglas en inglés), propone construir una prolongación del sistema de transporte público expreso del área de la Bahía (BART) desde la estación aprobada de Warm Springs, en Fremont, hasta el Condado de Santa Clara.

Puesta en circulación del informe final de efectos medioambientales FTA, en coordinación con VTA, ha terminado un informe final de efectos medioambientales (EIS) para el proyecto, que trata sobre los efectos medioambientales a corto y a largo plazo de las tres alternativas de proyecto indicadas a continuación: 1. No construir en el futuro.

2. Proyecto de prolongación Berryessa – prolongar el recorrido del BART desde la estación Warm Springs, terminando en la avenida Las Plumas, en San José.

3. Proyecto de Transporte Público Expreso del Valle Silicon – prolongar el recorrido del BART desde la estación de Warm Springs, pasando por Milpitas y San José y terminando en Santa Clara.

El reporte final de efectos medioambientales (EIS) incluye respuestas a los comentarios recibidos durante la circulación pública

del reporte preliminar de efectos medioambientales. La notificación de disponibilidad del EIS final se publicará en el Registro Federal el 16 de abril. Esto iniciará un período de comentarios de 30 días.

Disponibilidad del EIS final • El EIS final está disponible vía Internet en www.vta.org/bart • Para solicitar una copia electrónica o si tiene preguntas, por favor llame al (408) 321-5789 • El EIS final puede verse en los lugares siguientes durante el horario de oficina normal:

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (Autoridades del Transporte del Valle de Santa Clara) Recepción del edificio B 3331 North First Street San José, CA 95134 Biblioteca Central Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 150 East San Fernando Street San José, CA 95112 Biblioteca de Milpitas 160 North Main Street Milpitas, CA 95035 Biblioteca Central de Fremont 2400 Stevenson Boulevard Fremont, CA 94538 Biblioteca Central Park 2635 Homestead Road Santa Clara, CA 95051

Los residentes interesados pueden inscribirse para recibir actualizaciones sobre el proyecto visitando www.vta.org y haciendo clic en el eslabón que dice “Sign Up for Email Updates” (Inscríbase para recibir actualizaciones por correo electrónico).

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Community Las elecciones deben ser ganadas y no compradas Proposición 15

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n Tuesday, April 13, the San Jose City Council appointed LaDoris Hazzard Cordell as Independent Police Auditor (IPA).

Cordell is a former superior and municipal court judge and recently retired from her role as Vice Provost and Special Counselor to the President for Campus Relations at Stanford University. She also served on the Palo Alto City Council from 2004 to 2008.

"She brings a wealth of experience, talent and expertise to this job," said Mayor Chuck Reed. "She brings a lot of energy and we're all looking forward to working with her."

Under San Jose's City Charter, the Independent Police Au-

ditor is appointed by the City Council. The IPA is in charge of reviewing San Jose Police Department investigations of complaints against police officers to determine if the investigation was complete. The IPA can also make recommendations regarding Police Department policies and procedures based on their reviews, conducting public outreach and assist the community.

"I am very pleased to have been given this opportunity to come back to the City of San Jose and to work with some wonderful people in the auditors office and also to work with law enforcement and also city council, and the members of the community," said Cordell.

Cordell wants to continue doing things that are being done in the office, but considers pushing the limits a little more by being innovative. She wants to

see an end to such a separated community when it comes to people who strongly support the police department and those who are against it.

As IPA, Cordell wants to include mediation in resolving complaints that come from civilians about law enforcement and intends to be out there in the community. She wants people to know that concerns are being heard and intends to work collaboratively with all stakeholders. Stakeholders being city council, law enforcement, people who live and work in the city of San Jose and those in the auditor's office.

"It is my determination to work as effectively, make the office work as effectively as possible within the existing structure," said Cordell.

The City Council is very happy to announce her appoint-

The newly appointed Independent Police Auditor, LaDoris Hazzard Cordell accepts her new job. ment. The Mayor plans on presenting a resolution discussing

her salary and benefits on April 27, in a public hearing. Cordell's

start date will be in late May 2010. Δ

CDPH Issues Administrative Penalties to Seven Hospitals SACRAMENTO he California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that seven California hospitals have been assessed administrative penalties after a determination that the facilities' noncompliance with licensing requirements has caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury or death to patients.

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promoting the health of all Californians," said Dr. Mark Horton, director of CDPH. "We will continue to work with California hospitals to attain our shared goal of excellence in patient care."

The following hospitals received penalties: 1.

California Pacific Medical Center-Pacific Campus Hospital, San Francisco, San Francisco County. The hospital failed to ensure the health and safety of a patient

when the hospital did not follow its surgical policies and procedures. This is the first administrative penalty issued to this hospital. The penalty is assessed at $25,000.

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Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Fontana, Fontana, San Bernardino County. The hospital failed to ensure the health and safety of a patient when the hospital did not follow its surgical policies and procedures. This is the first administrative penalty issued to this hospital. The penalty is assessed at $25,000.

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Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Fontana, Fontana, San Bernardino County. The hospital failed to ensure the health and safety of a patient when the hospital did not follow its surgical policies and procedures. This is the second administrative penalty issued to this hospital. The penalty is assessed at $50,000.

4.Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, San Diego County.

The hospital failed to ensure the health and safety of a patient when the hospital did not follow its surgical policies and procedures. This is the third administrative penalty issued to this hospital. The penalty is as-

sessed at $25,000.

5.Southwest Healthcare System, Murrieta, Riverside County. The hospital failed to ensure the health and safety of its patients when the hospital did not follow its policies and procedures related to the care of newborns. This is the fourth administrative penalty issued to this hospital. The penalty is assessed at $50,000.

6.Southwest Healthcare System, Murrieta, Riverside County. The hospital failed to ensure the health and safety of its patients when the hospital did not follow its policies and procedures for ensuring the safe discharge of newborns.

This is the fifth administrative penalty issued to this hospital.

The penalty is assessed at $75,000.

7. Southwest Healthcare System, Murrieta, Riverside County. The hospital failed to ensure the health and safety of a patient when the hospital did not follow its surgical policies and procedures. This is the sixth administrative penalty issued to this hospital. The penalty is assessed at $100,000.

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St. Bernardine Medical Center, San Bernardino, San Bernardino County. The

hospital failed to ensure the health and safety of a patient when the hospital did not follow its surgical policies and procedures. This is the first administrative penalty issued to this hospital. The penalty is assessed at $50,000.

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St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, Orange County. The hospital failed to ensure the health and safety of a patient when it failed to maintain the operational status of their respiratory equipment. This is the second administrative penalty issued to this hospital. The penalty is assessed at $50,000.

10. Sutter Davis Hospital, Davis, Yolo County. The hospital failed to implement its established policies and procedures for the safe and effective administration of medication. This is the first administrative penalty issued to this hospital. The penalty is assessed at $25,000.

The administrative penalties were issued under authority granted by Health and Safety Code section 1280.1. Incidents that occurred in 2008 carry a fine of $25,000. Incidents that occurred in 2009 carry a fine of $50,000 for the first violation, $75,000 for the second, and

$100,000 for the third or subsequent violation at the same hospital. Penalties issued prior to 2009 are not counted in this total.

The difference in fine amounts is a result of new law that took effect January 1, 2009.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation (Senate Bill 541 by Senator Elaine Alquist) to more than double administrative penalties for violations or deficiencies constituting an immediate jeopardy to the health and safety of patients.

Hospitals are required to implement a plan of correction to prevent future incidents.

Hospitals can appeal an administrative penalty by requesting a hearing within 10 calendar days of notification. If a hearing is requested, the penalties are to be paid if upheld following appeal.

All hospitals in California are required to be in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing general acute care hospitals. The hospitals are required to comply with these standards to ensure quality of care.Δ

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“No fue pérdida total”

Academia de Ciencias de California: Educación y diversión EO te regala paquetes familiares Por Rosario Vital El Observador

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a Academia de Ciencias de California tiene muchas atracciones educativas, informativas y de entretenimiento para la familia. Recientemente se abrió la exhibición "Mamíferos Extremos: Los más grandes, los más pequeños y las más increíbles de todos los tiempos".

La exposición explora el sorprendente y extraordinario mundo de los mamíferos vivos y los que ya no habitan nuestro planeta.

La exhibición estara abierta hasta el 12 de septiembre, es una oportunidad para que usted lleve a su familia. El Observador le regala boletos para que lleve a la familia y no se pierda la gran oportunidad de visitar la Academia de Ciencias de California.

A través de esta exhibición aprenderá cómo evolucionaron los mamíferos, verá especímenes disecados, así como algunos mamíferos elaborados tal cual fueron hace milenios.

Tambien conocerá a través de esta muestra los detalles del "Homo Sapiens", lo último en las investigaciones.

Programas especiales durante este mes Habrá una celebración de nuestro hogar extremo, la Tierra -el único planeta conocido con vida- (Día de la Tierra, 22 de abril) y cuentos acerca de los tiburones blancos, uno de los depredadores marinos más extremos (29 de abril). Cada jueves en la noche, la Academia

abre sus puertas de 6 a 10 pm en el programa Nightlife, una oportunidad para que los mayores de 21 años exploren el museo bajo una nueva luz, con DJs, bares y un provocativo programa de divulgación científica. Se requiere identificación válida a la entrada. Admisión $12 por persona ($10 para miembros de la Academia). La Academia de Ciencias de California, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park (415) 379-8000. www.calacademy.org/nightlife Manualidades Naturales para familias (edades de 4 a 8 años).

Las familias con niños de 4 a 8 años están invitadas a crear sus propias manualidades con temas naturales y con temas "extremos" los domingos primeros de cada mes. Gratis con admisión a la Academia; espacio limitado.

Historias de Aventuras Científicas (edades de 6 a 10 años).

Todos los domingos a las 2:30 pm, "Extreme" el segundo domingo de cada mes.

Explore el mundo natural a través de historias, experimentos, juegos y manualidades.

El segundo domingo de cada mes se presentarán animales, plantas o experimentos extremos alternativamente. Gratis con la admisión a la Academia. Espacio reservado para los primeros en llegar. Localizado en el Salón Educativo (Education Classroom).

Para ganar los paquetes familiares visite www.el-observador.com y haga clic en la promoción de esta exhibición.

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KinderCaminata 2010

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n Thursday April 22, 2010, San José City College will be hosting the 5th Annual KinderCaminata.

For those of you who are new to our college community, KinderCaminata is a child-oriented career fair on campus to celebrate "The Day of the Child" (El Día del Niño). We will have 750 Kindergarteners visiting a college campus for the first time. Let's make a lasting impression that will encourage them to attend college in the future.

Sign up to be a Volunteer! The event begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. and volunteers are needed throughout the day in a variety of roles such as greeters, tour guides, and station monitors.

To volunteer, please see Katie Weller at the Office of Student Life, located in the Student Center next to the Student Lounge.Δ

Get on Board to Celebrate "Month of the Young Child" SAN JOSE, Calif.-

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an José Children's Faire, to be held 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, is expected to draw 5,000 attendees to Discovery Meadow (in front of the Children's Discovery Museum) in downtown San Jose. "Going Wild with Nature: Adventures in Our Backyard," is the theme for this year's annual event, which features family-oriented stage entertainment, special attractions, and activity booths offering hands-on activities for children, ages two to 12, in addition to information about education, child care, health and safety resources, creative arts and recreational programs.

The Faire, now in its 22nd year, is a free, one-day, outdoor festival designed to link parents and caregivers of young children with community organizations that serve their needs and is the highlight of April's "Month of the

Young Child" celebration. Booth applications were accepted from local non-profits, community organizations, local government agencies and businesses that provide programs and services for families with young children. Fees vary according to type of booth (e.g., food, activity, entertainment, special attraction). No sales, other than food and beverages at designated food booths, are permitted at the Faire. Call Early Care and Education Services at (408) 808-2617 to request an application or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.

The "Month of the Young Child" is an extension of the national Week of the Young Child celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. It was established in 1971 in recognition that early childhood experiences (birth to age 8) lay the foundation for success in school and later life.

San José City Council proclaims April 2010 as "Month of the Young Child" in the City of

San José, encouraging both individuals and organizations to support this observance.

Additional activities marking San José Public Library's celebration of the Month of the Young Child include: * City Council recognition of this year's recipients of the "Outstanding Contributors to Child Care" Awards at a casual reception held in San José City Hall Council Chambers on the evening of April 27th. * Children's art displays, providing insight into the imagination and development of young children at the Children's Faire. * Visiting the library's Events page at www.sjlibrary.org and selecting "Month of the Young Child" as the event type may locate more activities at selected library branches.

For more information, visit www.sjlibrary.org or call (408) 808-2617. Δ

Keeping our kids safe

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an Jose, California - So many children are reported missing each day in the U.S. Police officials say that time is critical in the recovery of missing children. One major problem that costs precious time is gathering current photographs, fingerprints, and statistical information to assist law enforcement agencies. Helping communities eliminate this problem is S.I.P. Kids.

S.I.P. Kids is in town April 24th & 25th to provide free digital fingerprinting and photos for all children. In addition they invite local organizations out to educate children and their families how to avoid unsafe situations.

The event is free and located at Capitol Mazda in San Jose. The event is on Saturday, April 24th from 10am-6pm and Sunday, April 25th from 10am-5pm.

For more information call Jacki at (319) 2684111 or email her at Jacki@sipkids.com. Δ

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La Piedra

By Cinthia Rodriguez - El Observador

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tudent Advocates for Higher Education from San Jose State University hosted a fundraiser on April 10, at South First St. Billiards. Several bands provided live music. One of them was “La Piedra,” from San Jose. Band members Raul, Ivan, Francisco and Humberto were brought together by faith as explained in an interview conducted

by El Observador. Below is part of the interview in both English and Spanish.

Q: Como se formo la banda?

A: Raul: Somos La Piedra y basicamente los cuatro somos de una Iglesia, Santa Maria Goretti. Ahi cada uno estaba en diferent coro y cada ano tenemos un festival. Un dia le dije al baterista, Humberto, que porque no tocamos una cancion en el festival para que estemos un poco mas activos y dijo okay. El dia que ivamos a practicar se nos pego otro muchacho. We headed out to practice and he asked if he can borrow the guitar, everybody's jaw dropped because he was playing his own music, and that's Francisco, our lead singer. We had a band member that brought in another guy that had never played bass before in his life, he would play the drums but he wanted to try something else and he started playing bass and that guy is Ivan.

Humberto and Francisco suggested we make this into an official band, practice everyday and everything, make our own songs, play at gigs and stuff. That's how La Piedra was made.

Q: Que los inspira?

A: Francisco: Lo que nos inspira es la passion por la musica que sentimos todos los com-

paneros de la banda. Nos inspira la nesesitad, nos inspira la vida y todo lo que esta alrededor; nos inspira nuestros padres, nuestros hermanos, el pueblo, y todo el publico.

A: Raul: Sentimiento, mucho sentimiento en nuestra musica.

Q: Does the band have a demo?

A: Ivan: En este momento estamos en el proceso de grabar un disco. Si Dios quiere, vamos empesar a ultimos de este mes o el proximo mes. Esperamos que para el proximo verano ya tengamos el disco. Tenemos el material, lo ques es las cansiones todas listas, nada mas es trabajar en ellas y grabarlas pero ya esta el projecto en plan.

Q: How would you describe the music?

A: Francisco: Nuestra musica es fuerte, es apasioanda, romantica y sobre todo queremos ser lo mas expresivos posible en nuestras canciones y ser originales por su puesto, es muy imporatante para nosotros.

A: Humberto: Nos gusta meterle diferente ritmos para que no se aburran.

Q: Any last comments?

A: Humberto: Nunca pense encontrarme estos chavos y comenzar una banda. Todo pasa por una cosa y yo pienso que gracias a Dios, el universo esta conspirando para que nosotros sigamos en la musica.Δ

For the COMPLETE and LIVE interview go to www.el-observador.com/videos

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Ángeles: Mensajeros de Dios Por Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador n las últimas décadas se ha popularizado el tema de los ángeles guardianes, según la teología, todos tenemos un angel guardián que nos guía, orienta y protege del peligro. Los ángeles son seres de luz.

La palabra ángel proviene del griego "angelos" que significa mensajero. Se cree que los ángeles se originaron el segundo día de la creación y sus milagrosas apariciones y anécdotas se ven trazadas en un sinfín de pasajes de la historia, asimismo en los relatos bíblicos. Existen infinidad de ángeles que teológicamente han sido ordenados en una gran jerarquía.

Jerarquía de los Ángeles Serafines: su función es cantar y alabar a Dios. Se les describe como luz y pensamientos puros Querubines: Se encargan de proteger el árbol de la vida eterna y poseen todo el conocimiento universal.

Tronos: También conocidos como "ophaim o ruedas"y son el medio de transporte de Dios.

Dominaciones: Son los encargados

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Aries: Tauro: Géminis: Cáncer: Leo: Virgo: Libra: Escorpión: Sagitario: Capricornio: Acuario: Piscis:

Ángel Chamuel Ángel Anael Ángel Rafael Ángel Gabriel Ángel Hamaliel Ángel Miguel Ángel Barbiel Ángel Azrael Ángel Zadquiel Ángel Cassiel Ángel Uriel Ángel Asariel.

de llevar la cuenta de los seres celestiales.

Virtudes: Se encargan de hacer milagros, bendecir a Dios y ayudar a la humanidad en momentos difíciles.

Potestades: Protegen los cielos en contra del mal y guían a las almas al momento de la muerte.

Principados: Su principal función es proteger a los creyentes, además de cuidar las naciones del mundo.

Arcángeles: Son los mensajeros de Dios. Existen siete y cada uno cumple una función celestial. Ángeles: Son los seres celestiales más cercanos a la humanidad. El más conocido es el ángel de la guarda.

Muchas personas acuden con angelólogos para conocer el nombre y la naturaleza de su ángel guardián y así lograr una relación más estrecha con su inmediato protector celestial. La astrología ha designado según la naturaleza y función de los ángeles un ángel guardián para cada signo del zodíaco.

Escríbale a Mario a Novoeu28@gmail.com y visite su página www.lalafia.com Δ

Anunciando nuevos vuelos directos diarios de San José a México.

Welcome Volaris Airlines

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stamos encantados en bienvenir a Volaris, la aerolínea en tarifas económicas mas grande de México, a el Aeropuerto Internacional Mineta de San José. El 30 de abril Volaris iniciará sus servicos en la Terminal A, con lo más moderno, lo más actual y vuelos a tiempo garantizados.

Ahora puedes disfrutar de los ahorros de Volaris y la comodidad del Aeropuerto Internacional Mineta de San José. Para más información sobre vuelos y tarifas, por favor visite www.volaris.com.mx, www.flysanjose.com o consulte a su agente de viajes.

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San José: Paintings by Wayne Jiang When: Until May 30 Where: History Park in San Jose Info: www.historysanjose.org or call 408 287 2290

Know Your Rights and Responsibilities When: April 26, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Maryce Freeen Place in Mountain View Info: (408) 534-5451

AZTEC DANCE! When: Every Tuesday From 7 pm to 9 pm Where: MACLA Theater 510 South 1st Street, San Jose Info: (408) 998-2783 or www.maclaarte.org

"Perla" When: April 17, at 8 pm Where: The Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater in San Jose Info: www.teatrovision.org

Art in the City When: May 8 at 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Where: Santa Palmia Clubhouse in San Jose Info: joyce@leonfoundation.org SAVE THE DATE The Opera of San Jose When: September 11, - May 8, 2011 Where: California Theatre in San Jose Info: 408-437-4450 Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program When: February 20 - May 5 Where: Mexican Heritage Plaza Galeria Regular Exhibit Hours 8:00 am 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday Citizenship & Immigrant Pride Day When: April 17 Where: CET - Center for Employment Training, 701 Vine St., San Jose, CA 95110 Info: (408) 914-8337 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon When: May 2 at 8 am Where: Marina Green - Near the St. Francis Yacht Club at 99 Yacht Rd. San Francisco Info: www.escapefromalcatraztriathlon.com Angela Davis Coming to SJSU When: Wednesday April 21 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Where: Morris Daily Auditorium Info: www.speakoutnow.org Jewelry/Metal Arts Educators of the SF Bay Region When: April 5 - 22 Where: Evergreen Valley College in San Jose Info: Jack.dasilva@evc.edu Alum Rock Jazz Explosion A concert benefiting the The Alum Rock Elementary School District's Band Programs and the Alum Rock Educational Foundation When: Sunday, April 25, from 1pm to 5pm Where: Community Center in San Jose Info: www.arusd.org

Jazz In Focus When: April 5 through April 30 Where: Berkeley Public Library's Central Catalog Lobby, 2090 Kittredge at Shattuck.

Info: www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org African-American Shakespeare Company Presents: Othello When: Thru April 18 Where: African-American Shakespeare Company in San Francisco Info: (415) 762-2071 Dictionary Day When: May 12 Where: Throughout San Jose Unified School District Info: (408) 313-5303 City Solo When: April 18, at 7:00 pm Where: Off-Market Theater Complex in San Francisco Info: www.combinedartform.com and www.pianofight.com ShortLived When: Friday and Saturday night at 8:00pm, April 2 - June 26.

Where: Off-Market Theater Complex in San Francisco Info: www.pianofight.com Public Forum on Suicide Prevention When: April 28. From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Where: Valley Specialty Center in San Jose Info: Elena.tindall@hhs.sccgov.org Candidates Forum for Councilmember Race in Council District 5 When: Wednesday, April 28 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Where: Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library In San Jose Macla"s 12th Annual Latino Art Auction When: Saturday May 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: 510 S. First Street San Jose, CA 95113 Info: www.maclaarte.org 20th NALAC National Conference When: April 14-18 Where: The San Jose Marriott Hotel Info: conference.nalac.org

Clases de costura Una alternativa para establecer un negocio Días: martes y miércoles Hora: 5:00 pm a 8:00 pm Lugar: CET 701 Vine st. San Jose, CA Salón 129 Info: 408.287.7924 ¿Necesita hacerse ciudadano?

Le enseñan cómo llenar los documentos Días: Todos los lunes Hora: 3:00 pm - 6:45pm Lugar: East San José Carnegie Branch Library 1102 E. Santa Clara St. San José, CA 95116 Info: (408) 396-0017 Verde en casa Organización ACTERRA Remodela casa gratuitamente Informes: 650) 962-9876 ext. 354 Elizabeth Sarmiento.

Día de Ciudadanía Día: Sábado 17 de abril Hora: 8:30 am Lugar: CET 701 Vine St. San Jose Exhibición de Peter Pan Día: Hasta el 27 de junio Hora: 10am-6pm (excepto martes) Lugar: The Walt Disney Family Museum, Theater Lobby 104 Montgomery Street, The Presidio of San Francisco San Francisco, CA 94129 Info: www.waltdisney.org o llame al 415-345-6800 Concurso de fotografía El tema es las aves Info: Elizabeth Heyd,(202) 2892424, eheyd@nrdc.org WeLoveBirds.org Fotos recibidas hasta el 12 de abril Conoce tus derechos y responsabilidades Día: Lunes 26 de abril Lugar: Maryce Freelan Housing Complex 2230 Latham St., Mountain View, CA 94043 Exhibición de Braceros Lugar: Galería del Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock, San Jose, CA Días: Hasta el 5 de mayo Hora: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Lunes a Viernes ¿Necesita Comida?

Telefono: 1-800-984-3663 SecondHarvestFood.org Censo Consultas en Español 1-866-928-2010 Servicios de Inmigración Organización de San José que

ayuda a inmigrantes S.I.R.E.N Lugar: 1425 Koll Circle Suite 109 Teléfono: (408) 453-3003 San Jose, CA 95112 (Entre la 4ta. Y Gish) www.siren-bayarea.org Registre su CELULAR Para recibir alertas en caso de emergencia La información se recibe en español visite www.alertscc.gov

Conmemoración en el Tech Museum Lugar: The Tech Museum 201 South Market St. San Jose, CA 95113 Informes (408) 294-8324 Fecha: Abril 10, 6:30 pm El Grito de la Independencia Lugar: Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose Fecha: 15 de septiembre 6-10 pm Murales perdidos de Miguel Covarrubias Lugar: San José, City Hall

200 East Santa Clara St. San Jose, Ca 95113 Fecha 15 de septiembre Festival del Mariachi y Herencia Mexicana 2010 Lugar: varios Fecha: 21 al 27 de septiembre Salir a Cenar por la Vida Lugar: 60 restaurantes en Silicon Valley Fecha: April 29 Info: visite www.healthtrust.org para la lista de los restaurantes

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Lluvia de estrellas en los Premios Billboard

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IAMI, /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ --Juan Luis Guerra, Camila, ThalĂ­a, Tito "El Bambino", Joan Sebastian, Pitbull y David Bisbal son las primeras estrellas latinas en confirmar su participaciĂłn en los Premios Billboard de la MĂşsica Latina 2010 Presentados por State Farm. El evento tendrĂĄ lugar el jueves, 29 de abril a las 7PM ET/6PM CT en El Coliseo de Puerto Rico JosĂŠ Miguel Agrelot y se transmitirĂĄ en vivo y en alta definiciĂłn por Telemundo, la primera cadena hispana de emitir en alta definiciĂłn real.

El dos veces ganador del Premio Billboard de la MĂşsica Latina Juan Luis Guerra, estĂĄ de vuelta para el estreno mundial de su nuevo sencillo "Bachata en Fukuoka". Por su parte, la banda mexicana Camila interpreta por primera vez su ĂŠxito "Mientes" en televisiĂłn, el cual se encuentra entre los 10 primeros de las listas de canciones latinas de Billboard.

TambiĂŠn de MĂŠxico, la cantante multi-

platino, ThalĂ­a, no solo deleitarĂĄ al pĂşblico con la buena mĂşsica de su primer ĂĄlbum en vivo, "Primera Fila", sino que tambiĂŠn promete una gran sorpresa. Encabezando la lista de finalistas y compitiendo por 18 premios estĂĄ Tito "El Bambino", quien llega para apoderarse del escenario con su vibrante reggaeton y los mĂĄs recientes ĂŠxitos de su consagrado ĂĄlbum "El PatrĂłn".

AdemĂĄs, Joan Sebastian, uno de los mĂĄs reconocidos cantautores de la mĂşsica regional mexicana, finalista a dos premios incluyendo Compositor del AĂąo, deslumbrarĂĄ a la audiencia con toda la intensidad de sus presentaciones.

El rapero cubano Pitbull, finalista a tres premios Billboard de la MĂşsica Latina este aĂąo, viene listo para encender el escenario con lo mejor de su ritmo urbano, al igual que la superestrella del pop espaĂąol David Bisbal quien promete una emocionante presentaciĂłn con un superestreno de su exitoso disco "Sin Mirar AtrĂĄs".

History San JosĂŠ Opens Exhibition on May 6

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an Jose, Calif. - A new exhibition saluting the city parks, “Explore San JosĂŠ Parksâ€? - open to the public since 1850, will open at the Gallery at the Pacific Hotel in History Park on May 6.

San JosĂŠ has a long history of providing open space to the public. When California gained statehood in 1850, San JosĂŠ began planning for and setting aside several public squares including St. James, Washington, and Market Plaza. Today, San JosĂŠ boasts more 175 parks with 3,770 acres of land.

"Designating land for public use was unusual for a city of San JosĂŠ's size in 1850. This exhibit will examine the different types and uses of parks for the last 160 years," said Melissa Johnson, Curator of Interactive Media and the Curator of Explore San JosĂŠ Parks.

The exhibit will begin with History San

JosĂŠ's home, Kelley Park. Formerly Judge Lawrence Archer's park-like estate, the 156acre Kelley Park, is now home to History Park, the Japanese Friendship Garden, and Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. Then the exhibit will feature neighborhood playgrounds and soccer fields, historic parks, recreation trails, gardens, and agricultural parks.

With more than 175 parks in the City of San JosĂŠ, they will not all be able to be included in the exhibit, added Johnson. "We are asking for people to submit photos of their favorite park, and why it is their favorite."

To ensure as many parks as possible are included into the exhibition, please send a digital image (at least 300 dpi), with a brief description via email to: mjohnson@historysanjose.org Submissions will be featured in Explore San JosĂŠ Parks - Open to the Public Since 1850.

Movies

The Losers

www.el-observador.com | APRIL 16 - 22, 2010 |15| "The Losers" stars Jeffery Dean Morgan ("Watchmen") as Clay; Zoe Saldana ("Avatar," "Star Trek") as Aisha; Chris Evans (the "Fantastic Four" films) as Jensen; Idris Elba ("Obsessed") as Roque; Columbus Short ("Quarantine") as Pooch; Oscar Jaeneda ("Che: Part Two") as Cougar; and Jason Patric (My Sister's Keeper) as Max. Sylvain White (Stomp the Yard) directed the film from a screenplay by Peter Berg and James Vanderbilt, based upon characters appearing in magazines published by DC Comics / Vertigo Comics. Joel Silver, Akiva Goldsman and Kerry Foster produce "The Losers", with Steve Richards, Andrew Rona, Sarah Aubrey and Stuart Besser serving as executive producers and Richard Mirisch co-producing.

The behind-the-scenes creative team was led by director of photography Scott Kevan ("Stomp the Yard"), production designer Aaron Osborne ("Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang"), editor David Checel ("Stomp the Yard"), visual effects supervisor Richard Yuricich ("Orphan"), and costume designer Magali Guidasci ("Zombieland"). The music is by John Ottman ("4: Rise of the Silver Surfer").

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Dark Castle Entertainment, a Weed Road Pictures production, "The Losers."

Opening nationwide on April 23, 2010, "The Losers" will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

B E N J A M I N B R AT T

“UNA MAGNÍFICA Y CONMOVEDORA PELÍCULA.” _ Phil Bronstein, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

invite you to a special screening of

“UNA MOTIVADORA JOYA. La mejor interpretación en la carrera de Benjamin Bratt – Genial.” _NEW YORK POST

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n explosive action tale of betrayal and revenge, "The Losers" centers around the members of an elite Special Forces unit sent to the Bolivian jungle on a search and destroy mission. But the team-Clay, Jensen, Roque, Pooch and Cougar-soon find that they have become the target of a deadly double cross, instigated from the inside by a powerful enemy known only as Max. Making good use of the fact that they are now presumed dead, the group goes deeply undercover in a dangerous plot to clear their names and even the score with Max. The mysterious Aisha, a beautiful operative with her own agenda, who is more than capable of scoring a few points of her own, joins them. Working together, when they're not arguing amongst themselves, they have to stay one step ahead of the globetrotting Max-a ruthless man bent on embroiling the world in a new high-tech global war for his own benefit. If they can take down Max and save the world at the same time, it'll be a win win for the team now known as The Losers.

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In Theaters Friday, April 23!

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Entertainment Harlem Globetrotters' Spectacular Show Prompts Return to Bay Area

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fter garnering rave reviews from families in the Bay Area in January, the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters are set to bring even more excitement back to the San Francisco, San Jose, and Berkeley for three games on Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24.

The Hall of Fame team will bring their 2010 "Magical Memories" Tour to the Cow Palace in Daly City (Friday, April 23 at 7 p.m.), HP Pavilion at San Jose (Saturday, April 24 at 1 p.m.) and Haas Pavilion on the campus of University of California Berkeley (Saturday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.). Tickets for all three games in the Bay Area are on sale now at each venue ticket office and through www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

The newly added games will feature some of the most extraordinary athletes and entertainers including a new talent who did not appear in January's games. The Globetrotters' show will feature former Chicago Bull and NCAA dunk champion Hi-Lite Bruton, dribbling magicians Handles Franklin, Blenda Rodriguez, and Dizzy Grant, and lights-out shooter Wun The Shot Versher.

Now in their 84th consecutive season of touring the world, the Harlem Globetrotters exhibit a captivating assortment of trick shots, high-flying dunks, and incredible ball handling wizardry - with a sidesplitting array of comedy - all presented by some of the

world's greatest athletes and entertainers.

In 2009, the Globetrotters made a triumphant return into people's home via highly popular television programming. In a nine month span the Globetrotters had players on "The Amazing Race," "Hell's Kitchen," "Jon & Kate Plus 8" and "The Bachelorette," as well as "The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards."

In February 2010, the Globetrotters continued to make history, as they became the first professional basketball team to play a game on ice. They took to New York's Central Park and defeated the Generals wearing ice cleats and hockey helmets.

"We had so many enthusiastic fans in the Bay Area demanding tickets and another opportunity to see this great show, we just had to come back as soon as possible," said Michael Kenney, the Globetrotters' senior vice president, live event marketing.

Sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, Spalding, and America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have played in 120 countries on six continents, entertaining over 130 million fans and crossing barriers between cultures, societies and people from all walks of life. The Globetrotters are one of only six teams to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters' official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com.∆

Intocable releases a New Album

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iami, FL, - (F & F Media Corp.) Regional Mexican band, Intocable, continues celebrating their 15 years in music. Now that their new hit single, "No Puedo Volver", has hit radio, they are firing up their engines for the release of their new greatest hits album "Súper #1's," on sale now.

Famed creator, David Ruiz, most commonly known as "Leche" directed this audiovisual piece, leaving his usual imprint of quality upon the final result. The video deals with the

story of a man who cannot forget the memories of his ex-girlfriend, and develops through a series of scenes charged with suspense and drama to create a Hollywood ambiance, by the use of various cinematic techniques.

"Súper #1's" includes 16 songs: 13 hits that topped the charts throughout their career and 3 bonus songs. One of them, their new promotional single, another, an unreleased song entitled "Voy a Odiarte," and a duet version of their unforgettable hit, "Mojado," featuring singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona. Δ

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LOOKING FOR A PERSON IN THE SAN JOSE AREA Name: Dominic Orlando Rios About 30 years old, 5.4" 150-160 lbs dark brown hair shark tattoo on left forearm for any information about him

Please call : 408 280-1603

Housekeeper/Sitter Para el cuidado de un niño/ estudiante de 14 años y limpieza de casa. Preferible vivir en casa pero no es necesario. Personalidad sociable y alegre, necesita tener experiencia y es necesario ser bilingue. Salario desde $1100/mes de Lunes - Viernes.

(408)781-3741

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 535859

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/07/2010

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/13/2010

The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Bay Area Cash For Diamonds & Gems, 447 Great Mall Drive Unit M1006, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Ramon Rivas, 7100 San Ramon Rd #46, Dublin, CA 94568, Bassan Sabagh, 4611 Norris Rd., Fremont, CA 94536. This business is conducted by joint venture, registrants have not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in. “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.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536542

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536459

The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: CADlook, 2790 Louis Rd., Palo Alto, Ca 94303, Santa Clara Co. Ching-Fen Chou, 2790 L ouis Rd , P alo Alt o, C A 94303. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in May 1999. “I declare that all information in this sta tement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws t o be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ramon Rivas April 16, 23, 30; May 07, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/24/2010

Ching-Fen Chou April 16, 23, 30; May 07, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/09/2010

The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: GS olutions, 2154 Nor th Hampt on D r., S an Jose, CA 95124, S anta Clara Co. Bernardo Galindo , 2154 Nor th Hampton D r., S an Jose ,, C A 95124. This business is conducted by an individual , r egistrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this sta tement is true and c orrect.” ( A r egistrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536481

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536533

The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: St op N S ave #111, 1626 E Capitol Expwy, San Jose, CA 95121, S anta Clara Co. Kewal Sachdev, 4673 Hilltop View Lane, San Jose, CA 95138, Kiran Sachdev, 4673, Hilltop View Lane, San Jose, CA 95138. This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 2/08/1999. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: DATOS MAGAZINE, 532 Tyrella Ave #45, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara Co. Jose C. Menchola, 531 Tyrella Ave #45, Moun tain View, C A 94043. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/25/2010. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws t o be false is guilty of a crime.)

Kewal Sachdev April 16, 23, 30; May 07, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/07/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536479 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: Ernies Wine & Liquor, 2808 S White Road, S an Jose, CA 95148, S anta Clara Co. Rakks Inc ., 2808 S White Road , San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by a corporation registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 6/01/2000. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Rakks Inc Kewal Sachdev/President April 16, 23, 30; May 07, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/07/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536480 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: Earls B ottle Shop, 299 S Capitol Ave., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Rakks Inc., 2808 S White Rd., San Jose, CA 95148 This business is conducted b y a c orporation, r egistrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 8/13/2004. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Rakks Inc Kewal Sachdev/President April 16, 23, 30; May 07, 2010

Jose C. Menchola April 16, 23, 30; May 07, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/09/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536408 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: Air One Limousine Service LLC, 951 A Hamline Street, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Air One Limousine Service LLC., 951 A Hamline Street, San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names list ed her e in 07/20/2006. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws t o be false is guilty of a crime.)

Air One Limousine Service LLC Olga Spirina/CEO April 16, 23, 30; May 07, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/06/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536697 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: E & C Janitorial, 853 Calhoun St #2, S an Jose, CA 95116, S anta Clar a C o. E frain León, 853 C alhoun St #2., S an Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 4/13/10. “I declare that all information in this sta tement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declar es as true information which he or she knows t o be false is guilt y of a crime.)

Efrain León April 16, 23, 30; May 07, 2010

Bernardo Galindo April 16, 23, 30; May 07, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/07/2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV168989 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica tion of : John Moses Guillardo & Amanda Jordan Guillardo. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners John Moses Guillar do & Amanda Jor dan Guillar do, ha ve filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this c ourt for a decr ee changing names as follows: a. Meleah Brooke Jordan to Meleah Br ooke Guillardo THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this c ourt a t the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be gr anted on 06/15/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Obser vador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 12, 2010 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court April 16, 23, 30; May 07, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV169085 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: George Thomas K uruppanattu, Simi Varghese . TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners George Thomas Kuruppanattu, Simi Varghese, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this c ourt for a decree changing names as follows: a. Geor ge Thomas K uruppanattu t o Geor ge Thomas b .

Thomas George Kuruppanattu to Mathew Thomas THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this ma tter appear befor e this court a t the hearing indica ted below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be gr anted on 06/22/2010 a t 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Obser vador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 13, 2010 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court

April 16, 23, 30; May 07, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV169217 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica tion of : Tristan Adelaide Jae-woon Gorenshleyn, Edward Gorenshleyn . TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The c ourt finds that petitioners Tristen Adelaide Jae-woon Gorenshleyn, Edward Gor enshleyn, ha ve filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tristen Adelaide Jae-woon Gorenshleyn, aka Tristen A delaide Jae-woon Chang, aka Tristen Adelaide Chang t o Tristen Jaew oon Ross Gor enshleyn b . E dward Gorenshleyn to Edward Michael Ross Gorenshleyn, THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this ma tter appear befor e this court a t the hearing indica ted below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be gr anted on 06/22/2010 a t 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Obser vador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

April 14, 2010 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court April 16, 23, 30; May 07, 2010

Legal Notices

Case No. 436972

Amended Respondent: EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR PUBLICATION OF SU MMONS &PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE UMMON/DISSOLUTION MARRIAGE Application is hereby, made for an order dir ecting tha t the SU MMON/DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE issued in this action be served on Jesus Zamora, the Respondent by publication in San Jose, newspaper of general circulation in this state and is most likely to give the Respondent actual notice of the pendency of this action because I can’t find ex husband Jesus Zamora.

In support of this applica tion the undersigned states: San Jose El Observador Newspaper 99 N 1st Street #100 San Jose, CA 95113 Filed April 05, 2010 12:58PM Clerk of The Superior Court County of Stanislaus

By Stephanie PrudhelDeputy SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): Jesus Zamora You are being sued. Lo están demandado.

Petitioner’s name is: Nombre del demandan Maria L Castro

te:

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL COHOLIC BEVERAGES

Case Number (Número de caso): 436972

Date of F iling Application: April 08, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name of the Applicant is/are: Humphers Heydi Y The applicant listed above is applying to the Department of Alcoholic B everage C ontrol t o sell alcoholic beverages at: 1678 Story Rd San Jose, CA 95122 Type of license applied for: 41-ON-SALE Beer and Wine –Eating Place Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 100 Paseo de San Antonio Room 119, San Jose , C A 95113 (408) 2771200 Published on April 16, 2010

You have 30 CALENDER DAYS after this Summons and P etition ar e served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL 123) a t the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A lett er or phone call will not protect you.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of F iling Application: April 07, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name of the Applicant is/are: Fonseca, Araceli The applicant listed above is applying to the Department of Alcoholic B everage C ontrol t o sell alcoholic beverages at: 1635 Alum Rock Ave San Jose, Ca 95116-2430 Type of license applied for: 41-ON-SALE Beer and Wine –Eating Place Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 100 Paseo de San Antonio Room 119, San Jose , C A 95113 (408) 2771200 Published on April 16, 2010 NOTICE:Application for Order for Publication - 1 Name: Maria Castro Address: 2119 Rober tson Rd ., Modesto, CA 95351 Telephone: (209) 529-8114 In Pro Per SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF STANISLAUS Petitioner: Maria Castro Vs. Jesus Zamora

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and c osts. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the C alifornia C ourts O nline Self-Help C enter (w ww.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California L egal S ervices Web Sit e (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS CORRIDOS después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y P etición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL -120 ó FL -123 ) an te la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandan te. Una carta o llamada t elefónica NO basta para protegerlo.

Si no pr esenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la c orte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos . La c orte también le puede or denar que pague manutención y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas.

Si desea obt ener asesoramiento legal, pónganse en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obener información 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 S ervicios Legales de

California (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE; The restraining orders on Page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is en tered, or the c ourt makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO; Las órdenes de restricción que figuran en la página 2 v alen para ambos cónyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier autoridad de la ley que ha ya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

NOTE: If the judgment or support order is en tered, the c ourt may order you to pay all or part of the fees and c osts tha t the c ourt waived for yourself or for the other party. If this happens , the party ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an oppor tunity to request a hearing t o sot aside the order to pay waived court fees.

AVISO: Si se emite un fallo u orden de manutención, la corte puede ordenar que usted pague parte de, o todas las cuotas y c ostos de la corte previamente exentas a petición de usted o de la otra parte. Si esto ocurre, la par te ordenada a pagar estas cuotas debe r ecibir aviso y la oportunidad de solcitar una audiencia par a anular la orden de pagar las cuotas exentas.

1. The name and address of the court are (el nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court, County of Stanislaus 1100 I Street P.O. Box 1098 Modesto, CA 95353 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner ’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección, y número de teléfono del abogado del de mandante, o del demandan te si no tiene abogado, son): Maria L Casto 2119 Robertson Rd Modesto, CA 95351 Date (Fecha) Feb 23, 2010 Clerk, b y (S ecretario , por) KRISTIN WELLS, D eputy ( Asistente) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served AVISO A LA PERSONA QUE RECIBIÓ LA ENTREGA: Esta en trega se realiza a. as an individual. (a usted como individuo) PETITION –MARRIAGE (Family Law) CASE NUMBER: 436972 NAME: Maria L Castro ADDRESS:2119 Robertson Rd Modesto, CA 95351 TELEPHONE NO.: (209) 529-8114 ATTORNEY FOR (Name) IN PRO PER SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF STANISLAUS Street Address: 1100 I Street Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1098 City and Zip C ode: Modesto, C A 95353 MARRIAGE OF PETITIONER: Maria L Castro RESPONDENT: Jesus Zamora PETITION FOR Dissolution of Marriage 1.RESIDENCE (D issolution only) Petitioner has been a r esident of

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this state for a t least six mon ths and of this county for at least three months immedia tely pr eceding the filing of this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

2.STATISTICAL FACTS a. Date of Marriage: 3/19/1990 C. Time form date of marriage to date of separation (specify): b. Date of separation: 9/1993 Years 3 Months 6

3.DECLARATION REGARDING MINOR CHILDREN (Include children of this relationship born prior to or during the marriage or adopt ed during the marriage): a. There are no minor children FILED: Feb 23, 2010 10:36AM CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF STANISLAUS

BY KIRSTEN WELLS, DEPUTY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536409 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: Tangles Again, Tangles, Tangles II, 23 W Main St., Los Gatos, CA 95030, S anta Clara Co. Rene Chadsey, 2164 Los Gatos Almaden Rd., San Jose, CA 95124.

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

Rene Chadsey April 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/06/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536432 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: A ccion P ara Legal, 595 Park Ave. Suite 103, San Jose, CA 95110, S anta Clara Co. Maria Teresa Castro, 595 Park Ave., San Jose, CA 95110. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/07/2010. “I declare that all informa tion in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Maria Teresa Castro April 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/07/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536273 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: R amalex Moto Lines, 2050 McK ee Rd., 109 S an Jose, CA 95116, S anta Clara Co. Mario A Vasquez-Sanchez, 2050 McKee Rd Apt 109, S an Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/05/10. “I declare that all information in this sta tement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Mario A Vasquez-Sanchez April 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/05/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536288

The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: Essenc e Salon, 826 W Dana St ., Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara Co. Jin Qiu Lei, 440 Nicholas D r., Moun tain View, CA 94043. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 05/24/2005. “I declare that all informa tion in this statement is true and c orrect.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jin Qiu Lei April 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/05/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536378 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: Lopez Painting and Maintenance Services, 2991 Everdale D rive, S an Jose , C A 95148, S anta Clara C o. Ruper to Lopez, 2991 Everdale Dr., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is c onducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names list ed here in 04/05/10. “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.)

Ruperto Lopez April 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/06/2010 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 536277 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appear ed on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office.

Brenda’s Painting & Maintenance Services, 2991 E verdale D r., S an Jose, C A 95148. F iled in S anta Clara County on 04/20/07, under file no. 493012. Brenda Lugo, 2991 Everdale Dr., San Jose, CA 95148, This business was conducted by an individual. I declare that all information in this sta tement is true and correct (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Brenda Lugo April 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of S anta Clar a on 04/05/2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV168174 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mitali H Dave, Chirag S Andani. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The c ourt finds that petitioners Mitali H Dave, Chirag S Andani, ha ve filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hruday C Andani to Hriday Chirag Andani THE COURT ORDERS tha t all persons interested in this matter appear befor e this c ourt a t the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 06/08/2010 a t 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the O rder to Show cause shall be published a t least once a

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week for four suc cessive w eeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Obser vador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the c ounty of S anta Clara.

April 01, 2010 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV168388 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica tion of : L ucia Lopez, Francisco Javier Aboytes, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Lucia Lopez, F rancisco Ja vier Abo ytes have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this c ourt for a decr ee changing names as follows: a. F rancisco Abo ytes t o Francisco Javier Aboytes Lopez, b.

Angelica Lopez Aboytes to Angelica L ucia Abo ytes L opez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this c ourt a t the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be gr anted on 06/15/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Observador, a newspaper of general cir culation, prin ted in the county of Santa Clara.

April 05, 2010 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court April 9, 16, 23, 30, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536071 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: C alifornia Golden & Landscaping , 26 C ecil Ave #A, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Arturo Chavez Garcia, 26 Cecil Ave #A, San Jose, CA 95128.

This business is c onducted by an individual, registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/30/2010. “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.)

Arturo Chavez Garcia April 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/30/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 535873 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: San Jose Wholesale, 6319 Nepo Drive, San Jose, CA 95119, S anta Clar a C o. Daniel Ayoub, 6319 Nepo Drive, San Jose, CA 95119. This business is c onducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declar es as true information which he or she knows t o be false is guilt y of a crime.)

Daniel Ayoub April 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/24/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536137 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e)

doing business as: GMG In tellectual P roperty La w, GMG IP La w, 378 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306, Santa Clara Co. Guadalupe Garcia, 924 Oaks St., E Palo Alto, CA 94303. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed here in 03/01/2010. “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.)

Guadalupe Garcia April 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 4/01/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 535076 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: Mei Gan Spa, 12364 S aratoga Sunn yvale Rd , Saratoga, CA 95070, S anta Clara Co. Xiang Wu Wei, 1267 Coronado Drive #2, Sunn yvale, C A 94086.

This business is c onducted by an individual, registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/05/2010. “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.

Xiang Wu Wei April 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/05/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536020 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: Educulture Consulting, 19700 Drake Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014, S anta Clara C o.

Xiao Xiao, 19700 Drake Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not y et begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows t o be false is guilt y of a crime.)

Xiao Xiao April 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/29/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 536125 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: K & F ood Wholesale, K & C Live Seafood, 841 N 13th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Grandy Ventures Inc., 841 N 13th St ., San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed here in 03/30/2010. “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.)

Grandy Ventures Inc. Quang Thieu Ho April 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/30/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 535973 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: Tutti Frutti Valley Fair Center, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd # FC15, S anta Clar a, C A

95050, Santa Clara Co. A&W INC., 501 C oakley D r., S an Jose , C A 95117. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant has not begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

A & W Inc Shiaw Nuo Ledu April 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/26/2010

fore this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be gr anted on 06/08/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Observador, a newspaper of general cir culation, prin ted in the county of Santa Clara.

Mar. 30, 2010 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV167503

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 535085

Superior C ourt of C alifornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica tion of : Kristie Tanaka, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The c ourt finds that petitioner Kristie Tanaka, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follo ws: a.

Ethan Michael C ephus t o Ethan Michael Tanaka. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this ma tter appear befor e this court a t the hearing indica ted below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be gr anted on 06/01/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Observador, a newspaper of general cir culation, prin ted in the county of Santa Clara.

The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: Quality Coverall Cleaning, 7406 Pegasus Way, San Jose, CA 95139, S anta Clara Co. Juan Mejia, 7406 Pegasus Way, San Jose, CA 95139, Angelica Hernandez, 7406 Pegasus Way, San Jose, CA 95139. This business is c onducted by a general partnership, registrants ha ve not y et begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Mar. 26, 2010 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV167156 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica tion of : S ean Michael Mullen, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner S ean Michael Mullen, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decr ee changing names as follows: a. Selene Colette Jelena Roselle t o S elene Colette Roselle Mullen. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this ma tter appear befor e this court a t the hearing indica ted below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be gr anted on 05/18/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. F irst Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Observador, a newspaper of general cir culation, prin ted in the county of Santa Clara.

Mar. 23, 2010 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV167835 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica tion of: Mui Thi Huynh, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The c ourt finds that petitioners Mui Thi Huynh, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mui Thi Huynh to Monaco Huynh. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear be-

Juan Mejia March 26; April 02, 09, 16, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/08/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 535722 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: 3-Keys Graphics and Printing, 440 N Wolfe Road, MS#73, Sunn yvale, C A 94085, Santa Clara Co. Durga Graphics Inc, 440 N Wolfe Rd, Sunn yvale, C A 94085. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names list ed here in 09/20/2004. “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.)

Durga Graphics Inc Nilesh Kapse/President and CEO March 26; April 02, 09, 16, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/22/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 535690 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: Grupo C ancer Musical, 1973 McLaughlin Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, S anta Clara Co. Lauriano Marin C amacho, 1973 McLaughlin Ave, Jose, CA 95122.

This business is c onducted by an individual, registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/22/10. “I declare that all information in this sta tement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Lauriano Marin Camacho March 26; April 02, 09, 16, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/22/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 535674 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: Ramen Tenma, 731 Enright Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, S anta Clara C o. Yoshiaki

Senaga, 731 Enrigh t A ve, S anta Clara, CA 95050. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not y et began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows t o be false is guilt y of a crime.)

Yoshiaki Senaga March 26; April 02, 09, 16, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/22/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 535788 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: Vigil Loan Consultants, 3624 K enyon Ct ., S an Jose, CA 95127, S anta Clara Co. Juan S Vigil, 3624 Kenyon Ct., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not y et began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows t o be false is guilt y of a crime.)

Juan S. Vigil March 26; April 02, 09, 16, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/23/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 535140 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: UnaLuna, UnaLuna Travel, UnaL una C ollege Travel, 3297 Walton Way, San Jose, CA 95117, S anta Clara Co. David Walzer, 3297 W alton W ay, San Jose, CA 95117. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not y et began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows t o be false is guilt y of a crime.)

David Walzer March 26; April 02, 09, 16, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/09/2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 535211 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business as: Norcal P2P, 125 N Jackson A ve., Suit e 203, S an Jose, CA 95116, S anta Clara Co. Norcal Health Center LLC, 125 N Jackson Ave., San Jose CA 95116.

This business is c onducted b y a limited liabilit y c ompany, r egistrant has not y et began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows t o be false is guilt y of a crime.)

Norcal Helth Center Jon Davidson/Director March 26; April 02, 09, 16, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 3/09/2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV167128 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica tion of : Juan Manuel P acheco O rtiz, Reyna

Linares Medina, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners Juan Manuel Pacheco Ortiz, Reyna Linares Medina, ha ve filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decr ee changing names as follo ws: a. Gabriela Pacheco t o Gabriela P acheco Linares. 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 06/01/2010 a t 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the O rder to Show cause shall be published a t least once a week for four suc cessive w eeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Obser vador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the c ounty of S anta Clara.

Mar. 23, 2010 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court March 26; April 2, 9, 16, 2010 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV165039 Superior C ourt of C alifornia, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jacob Paul Yegge, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Jacob Paul Yegge has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follo ws: a.

Jacob P aul Yegge t o Jac ob P aul Hunter. 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 05/04/2010 a t 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the O rder to Show cause shall be published a t least once a week for four suc cessive w eeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in E l Obser vador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the c ounty of S anta Clara.

Feb. 26, 2010 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court March 26; April 2, 9, 16, 2010 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF ICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 535641 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appear ed on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s office.

A & K C onsulting, 950 McBride Loop, San Jose, CA 95125. Filed in Santa Clar a C ounty on 12/07/2007, under file no. 502824.

Kuang-Ling KE, 950 McBride Loop, San Jose , C A 95125, Aninda MOITRA, 950 McBride L oop, San Jose, CA 95125. This business was conducted by a general partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and c orrect ( A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows t o be false is guilt y of a crime.)

KE, Kuang-Lin March 26; April 02, 09, 16, 2010 This statement was filed with the County of S anta Clar a on 03/19/2010

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Sports San Jose Falls Short in Season Opener

By Osvaldo Castillo El Observador

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he San Jose Giants held their season opener on April 12 at Municipal Stadium against the Visalia Rawhide.

Giants starting pitcher Kyle Nicholson, got off to a rough start and the Visalia Rawhide jumped out to an eight-run lead after three innings leaving many in the crowd silence.

The Rawhide jumped out to the early advantage with three runs in the second inning against Nicholson and then five more tallies in the third. Four consecutive singles to start the top of the second produced the first two runs of the contest. Two batters later, a fielder's choice groundout plated the third run.

That was until Brandon Belt (3-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, SB) hit a solo homer to deep left center field in the bottom of the fourth inning.

San Jose added a second run in the fourth inning when Charlie Culberson doubled to the fence in left field with two outs and scored when the next batter, Fairley, singled to left.

The Giants continued to cut into the Visalia lead in the bottom of the sixth inning as Belt singled with one out before Culberson doubled to put runners on second and third.

In the bottom of the eighth, Ryan Lormand led off with an infield single before advancing to second on a passed ball. However, Peguero followed by grounding out and Monell lined into a double play back to the pitcher's mound to end the threat. In the ninth, Belt drew a oneout walk, but reliever T.J. Hose retired the next two batters to earn the save and preserve the 9-

7 Visalia win.

San Jose had15 hits, but could not overcome the sizable early deficit. The loss drops the Giants' overall record to 2-2 through the first four games of the season.

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