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Developer Receives Library Contract

By Osvaldo Castillo El Observador

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motions ran high on Tuesday August 4, 2009, as the San Jose City Council discussed whether or not to give the Barry Swenson Builder Company the funds needed for the Educational Park Branch Library Project. District 8 Councilmember Rose Herrera brought up the motion.

“I feel that as a policy making body, we should not be afraid to reconsider our decisions when new information is available,” Herrera said.

“I feel strongly enough that the cause for reconsideration is

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present in this issue.”

Those who opposed giving the funds to Barry Swenson Builder accused Swenson of hiring sub contractors who lacked the necessary experienced needed to rebuild the library. They also accused Swenson of hiring non San Jose residents to work on his projects.

“The way the rules have been bent to favor Swenson is unbelievable,” said San Jose resident Bob Brownstein. “Nothing good comes out of bending the rules.”

But those who supported Swenson said that he would never bend any rules in his favor and that his contribution to San Jose was immeasurable.

“Barry Swenson has been committed to the city of San Jose for over 30 years,” said Swenson’s employee Jessie Woodyard. “Too much time has been wasted and so much could have been done by now.”

Those who accuse Swenson of not playing by the rules also accuse him of bribing council members into voting in his favor.

But the council members said this was simply not true.

“Swenson has no influence over me,” said District 1 Councilmember Pete Constant. “I have only met him once and I have never received a check from him.”

District 2 Councilmember Ash Kalra also said he was not influ-

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enced by Swenson.

“There is no indication to me that Swenson placed this bid in bad faith,” Kalra said.

Prior to voting on the final decision, District 5 Councilmember Nora Campos asked her fellow council members to disclose the names of those they had met prior to the council meeting. Most of the council members admitted that they had met with Barry Swenson and/or his associates.

The city council and the mayor voted 6 to 5 in favor of giving Educational Park Branch Library Project to the lowest bidder Barry Swenson Builder. The council agreed to accept Barry Swenson Builder’s bid of $7,136,300, and approved a contingency in the amount of $1,070,445.

In addition, the council approved the first amendment to the agreement for consultant services with Anderson Brule Architects, for the Project, extending the term of the agreement from October 31, 2010 to April 30, 2011, modifying the scope of services, and increasing the amount of compensation by $90,000, for a total agreement not to exceed $1,280,000.

“Everyone looked at the language of this bid and Swenson followed the rules,” said District 3 Councilmember Sam Liccardo, Esq.

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By Gail Sredanovic

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aging Grannies think that health care is a human right, not a commodity like a pair of shoes. We think it is shameful that in the richest country in the world, 48 million people are uninsured. And even among those with insurance, many people are denied care and many are forced into bankruptcy by medical bills. It is shocking that 18,000 people die every year because they lack access to care.

We want all Americans to have medical care when they need it. Can we leave it to the for profit private sector? Obviously not.

However, it IS possible to provide comprehensive care for everybody if we adopt a single payer system, sometimes called Medicare for All. Like Medicare, money would be managed by the government and care provided by private practitioners. It works in many other countries, where they get better results for less cost than we do. A majority of Americans and their doctors and nurses support this solution. U.S. Congressman John Conyers has sponsored a bill in the House of Representatives, HR 676, for a single payer plan.

Sadly, because insurance companies and drug companies contribute millions to Congress and pay for deceptive ads on TV, real reform is hard. Because of lobbying efforts by big companies, Congress has resisted serious discussion of the single payer solution, and the media gives it little attention. So activists like the Raging Grannies and others write letters and make phone calls and take to the streets to get the message to the public.

A number of legislators have proposed a “public option,” a non-profit public plan. Congress has proposed some changes that might help a small number of people benefit from such a plan, but it is a far, far cry from Medicare for All. Clearly, real reform will have to come state by state. The California legislature has already passed a single payer plan twice (both times it was vetoed by Governor Schwarzenegger). But we can’t give up!

Call your representative and our two senators with this message: 1. Vote for HR 676 and 2. Preserve the states’ right to pass single payer by supporting the amendment put forth by Congressman Dennis Kucinich The White House switchboard can put your call through. The number is 202-224-3121.

The Raging Grannies say “Medicare for All. Everybody In, Nobody Out.” Gail Sredanovic is one of the member of Ranging Grannies of the Peninsula

Comprehensive Health Care Issues

By Hilbert Morales, EL OBSERVADOR

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ven in a time of severe recession, America remains a land of plentiful resources. Our collective challenge is to establish reasonable and fair standards of access and practice. While the current ‘American’ health care system is disjointed and broken, it does provide the best health care, especially in the medical specialties.

To reform existing health care into a ‘comprehensive health care system’ one must understand that reform, if it happens, will stand on five main pillars: a) regulation, b) mandates, c) competition, d) subsidies, and e) the political will of the American people.

Let’s deal with the political will of the American people first. Every constituent who is registered to vote must communicate with his/her Senators and Members of the House with the message that comprehensive health care legislation must deal with and establish a system which is accessible and affordable.

It is very essential that the medical care consumer communicate their needs, perspectives, and support for what is best for the people.

Many medical insurance groups are against the establishment of ‘socialized medicine’, but they neglect to inform the public that the American federal government is already successfully providing medical care insurance to its members of Congress, Medicare and through its Veteran’s Hospital system. ‘Big government’ already operates the most effective health care programs so why not expand it to meet the needs of those 47 millions presently uninsured because of unemployment and other reasons.

Note that no private profit oriented corporation is enthusiastic about these potential clients because they see no profit there. Their interests are neither humane nor altruistic.

Insurance is defined as the business of providing insurance protection against the costs of health care the insured may need when sick or when untimely death occurs. The insurance industry practices ‘selective insurance coverage’ of those who have good health today because the payout of benefits, called ‘medical losses’, will be quite low which guarantees profits. The practice of denying coverage for preexisting medical conditions needs monitoring and regulation. It is for these two reasons that the public insurance option must be included and retained in the forthcoming comprehensive health care legislation. The private medical health insurance corporations need the public option competition to force them to a) insure the entire population rather than the current ‘cherry picking’ approach and b) to keep costs of insurance low. Competition is not regulation.

The proposed legislation must contain provisions to monitor and regulate. Medical equipment suppliers, especially high tech medical equipment, must be monitored with respect to

costs and profiteering. This is especially needed in the prescription drug industry currently benefiting from no competition because of the protectionism provided. Certain medications can be obtained in Canada and Mexico at lower costs than within America.

During the recent Bush Administration, a sweetheart deal was passed that is now being protected and defended by the “conservative blue-dog” Democrats. These hypocrites make no sense unless one considers their personal self-interest. The American people need to tell President Obama to insert himself into the formulation of the desired comprehensive health legislation desired and needed to cover all the people. Forget bipartisan approaches and deal with this legislation on a power politics basis because both Republicans and Democrats will vote along party lines. In their own self-interest a few Republicans will support the legislation being proposed.

The ‘single payer’ proposed system opposed by the uninformed and ignorant who deny the reality that Medicare, which is a very successful medical insurance program, is a single payer medical insurance program already administered by the government.

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The Truth About Health Care Reform

As Paul Krugman, a Nobel Prize winning economist says, “The unregulated markets don’t work for health care....never have and never will. To the extent that we have a working health care system at all right now it’s only because the government covers the elderly, while a combination of regulation and tax subsidies makes it possible for many, but not all, non elderly Americans to get decent private coverage.”

These days it is mandatory that children’s health care programs be provided from prenatal care to age five.

What President Obama proposes as ‘Comprehensive Health Care’ using regulation and subsidies to make reasonable coverage available to all is not radical, it is as American as, well, Medicare. Once established with adjustments, this updated. Health care system will permit control of the current cost rises being experienced along with no major additions to the federal deficit because of competition, effective monitoring and regulation.

Since an effective health care system is essential to us all, it behooves the voters to express their concerns to their congressional representatives while the latter are at home during this ‘August vacation’ period.Δ

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Keep it Jazzy - Take Caltrain to the Festival Aug. 7-9

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very August thousands of music fans converge on San Jose to enjoy three days of music and fun at the AT&T San Jose Jazz Festival, which runs Aug. 7-9 in and around Plaza de Cesar Chavez.

After 20 years, the festival has become the largest, most endearing summer cultural event in Silicon Valley, having grown from 56,000 to over 100,000 attendees in the last 3 years. The Festival’s repertoire includes not only traditional jazz, but salsa, Latin jazz, straight ahead, blues, swing, R&B, hip hop, smooth, fusion, and more. It features local musicians and regional, national, and international artists as well as legendary performers.

You can keep the jazz in your step by taking Caltrain to the festival. From the San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station, take VTA’s Mountain View light rail line and get off at the Convention Center stop.

The last train leaves the Diridon station at 10:30 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and at 9:00 p.m. on Sundays.

Caltrain is a Proof-of-Purchase system and requires passengers to purchase tickets before boarding. Buy a Day Pass to save time after the event.

For more information about the schedules or fares, call 1.800.660.4287 (TTY 650.508.6448), or visit www.caltrain.com

Volume of Caltrain Horns To Be Lowered

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altrain has begun installing regulator valves that will allow a dramatic reduction in the level of noise produced by its horns. The valves are adjustable and will allow the volume of the horns to be fine-tuned. The volume will be returned to the previous level of 98 decibels, which is at the low end of the range set by federal law.

Although crews will work on the project through the weekend it is expected to take several months to install the valves on all of Cal-

train’s 29 locomotives and 34 cab cars.

Caltrain moved the horns from underneath the trains to the top of the trains when it was discovered that the horns could not produce the sequential blasts required by federal law. This increased the volume and the range of the sound.

The Federal Railroad Administration, which stipulates the decibel range of the horns, the pattern of blasts and when the horn must be used, regulates train horns.

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Single Payer Health

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hile single-payer health care plan proponents in Washington DC presented birthday cakes to congress people on Thursday July 30th, the 44th anniversary of Medicare, in Menlo Park, California.

The Raging Grannies led a crowd of demonstrators and passers-by singing the praises of Medicare. Together they called for a health care plansaadmsa m plan for the nation that would expand Medicare to all. Δ

Aviso legal

Si Usted es un Conductor con Licencia o Posee un Vehículo Automotor es Posible que un Acuerdo de Demanda Colectiva Propuesto Afecte sus Derechos Existe un Acuerdo Propuesto en una demanda colectiva, Fresco, y otros contra R.L. Polk & Co. y Acxiom Corp., Caso N.° 07-cv-60695-JEM, en el Tribunal de Distrito de los Estados Unidos para el Distrito Sur de Florida (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida).

El Acuerdo Propuesto afecta a una “Clase” o grupo de personas que puede incluirlo a usted. Esto es simplemente un resumen de sus derechos. Para obtener información completa, visite www.dppasettlement2.com o bien llame al 1-866-397-0925.

¿De qué se trata el caso?

Las personas que presentaron la demanda, los Demandantes, alegan que los Demandados deliberadamente obtuvieron, usaron y divulgaron información personal de registros de vehículos automotores en violación de una ley federal conocida como la Ley de Protección de la Privacidad de los Conductores (“DPPA”).

Las compañías demandadas, los Demandados, niegan haber hecho algo incorrecto. Aceptaron el Acuerdo Propuesto para evitar gastos adicionales, inconvenientes y la carga de este pleito judicial. ¿Quiénes están involucrados?

El Grupo incluye a todas las personas cuya Información Personal o Información Personal Altamente Restringida (según se definen dichos términos en la DPPA) cualquiera de los Demandados obtuvo, usó o divulgó desde el 1 de abril de 1998 hasta la fecha en que el Tribunal apruebe la sentencia definitiva.

Los Demandados son: R.L. Polk & Co. y Acxiom Corporation. ¿Qué es lo que dispone el Acuerdo?

La medida propuesta es cautelar.

Esto significa que los Demandados han aceptado diseñar, implementar y mantener procedimientos específicos y sustanciales para mejorar el cumplimiento de la DPPA cuando obtengan, usen o divulguen información regulada por dicha ley. No habrá ningún tipo de resarcimiento monetario para los miembros del Grupo. Sin embargo, si ha sufrido daños y perjuicios monetarios reales, puede presentar una demanda por su cuenta. ¿Quién me representa?

El Tribunal ha designado abogados para representar al Grupo. El abogado del Grupo solicitará que el Tribunal adjudique gastos y honorarios de abogados por un monto que no supere los $7.5 millones. Usted puede contratar su propio abogado, si así lo desea.

Sin embargo, en ese caso será responsable de los gastos y honorarios de su abogado.

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¿Cuáles son mis derechos legales?

Si el Tribunal aprueba el Acuerdo Propuesto, usted estará obligado por las decisiones del Tribunal. No podrá demandar a los Demandados por los reclamos presentados en esta demanda judicial, incluidos los reclamos por daños liquidados por ley. Pero podrá presentar una demanda judicial por daños monetarios de forma individual. Para obtener información completa sobre los derechos a los cuales renuncia, lea el Aviso de acuerdo de demanda colectiva propuesto (Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement).

Si no le satisface el Acuerdo Propuesto, puede comunicar su opinión al Tribunal.

Para presentar una objeción o un comentario debe enviar una carta cuyo sello postal no debe ser posterior al 9 de octubre de 2009, según se determina en el Aviso de acuerdo de demanda colectiva propuesto. Si contrata a un abogado para preparar la objeción, entonces la carta de objeción debe incluir una sección que detalle la experiencia del abogado en relación con demandas colectivas. La sección debe indicar específicamente la función que el abogado desempeñó en cada caso de grupo (por ejemplo, asesor jurídico de demandantes, demandados u objetantes) y el resultado de cada caso de grupo. Si el abogado representó a objetantes en un caso de grupo, entonces debe detallar la disposición o efecto que la objeción tuvo en cada caso de grupo. Tenga en cuenta que, aunque contrate a un abogado para preparar la objeción, usted aún debe firmar personalmente la carta de objeción. Al firmar la carta de objeción, usted certifica que analizó la objeción con el abogado y que revisó de forma completa la carta de objeción. ¿Aprobará el Tribunal el Acuerdo Propuesto?

El Tribunal mantendrá una audiencia de aprobación final el 7 de diciembre de 2009 a las 10:00 a. m. para determinar si el Acuerdo Propuesto es justo, razonable y adecuado y para considerar la moción de gastos y honorarios de abogados. Si se han recibido comentarios u objeciones, el Tribunal los evaluará en ese momento.

Para obtener más información sobre el Acuerdo Propuesto, y para obtener una copia del Aviso de acuerdo de demanda colectiva propuesto llame al 1-866-397-0925, visite www.dppasettlement2.com, o bien escriba a DPPA Settlement Administrator, c/o The Garden City Group, Inc., P.O. Box 9000, #6520, Merrick, NY 11566-9000.

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A la conferencia asistiĂł la Fiscal del Distrito del Condado de Santa Clara, Dolores Carr, El Concejal Pete Constant, Sargento Dan Rodriguez del Departamento del Sheriff, el Jefe de la PolicĂ­a de San JosĂŠ, Rob Davis, el AsambleĂ­sta del Distrito 22 Paul Fong, el Senador Del Estado de California del Distrito 8 , Leland Yee.

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a noche del 22 de enero de 2006 Vanessa y sus tres hijos terminaron en una casa de refugio para protegerlos de la violencia domĂŠstica a la que estaban sometidos en los Ăşltimos seis aĂąos. El lugar no fue revelado pero estaban protegidos para asĂ­ evitar mĂĄs tragedias familiares. Ahora cualquier vĂ­ctima de violencia no tendrĂĄ a dĂłnde ir luego que el gobernador Arnold Schwarzenneger exterminara los recursos para ayudar a los menos protegidos.

Tamara Chukes salvĂł su vida y las de sus tres hijos cuando fue a una casa de refugio. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hoy serĂŠ la Ăşltima vĂ­ctima rescatada de la violenciaâ&#x20AC;?, dice la joven madre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;En el evento de National Night Out, una mujer se me acercĂł con sus dos hijas y me preguntĂł si la violencia domĂŠstica es solo golpes fĂ­sicos. La mujer mientras hacĂ­a las preguntas le salĂ­an sus lĂĄgrimas sin control porque su marido la amenaza, la ofende y la insultaâ&#x20AC;?, dijo el jefe de la policĂ­a de San JosĂŠ, Rob Davis.

La violencia domĂŠstica estĂĄ incrementado increĂ­blemente. El aĂąo pasado se han reportado mĂĄs de 5,000 mil casos de violencia domĂŠstica a nivel de condado. De estos casos tres terminaron en homicidio. La violencia domĂŠstica ocurre en cualquier estrato social y en tiempos de crisis se agudiza.

La policĂ­a, la ciudad, el condado, la fiscalĂ­a y las agencias de ayuda para violencia domĂŠstica trabajan en conjunto para ayudar a estas vĂ­ctimas. Por esta razĂłn lĂ­deres expresaron su inconformismo sobre un recorte que mata la seguridad de vĂ­ctimas de violencia domestica.

Recorte letal â&#x20AC;&#x153;El recorte fue inesperado y esto va afectar a todas las agencias que ayudan a vĂ­ctimas de violencia domĂŠstica. La red de agencia que ponĂ­an a salvo a miles de vĂ­ctimas mujeres y niĂąos. Es una amenaza grande un recorte de Ăşltimo minutoâ&#x20AC;?, dijo Kathleen Krenek, Directora Ejecutiva de Next Door agencia que ayuda a vĂ­ctimas maltratadas.

Este recorte de Ăşltimo minuto quitarĂĄ $800,000 mil dĂłlares de fondo a organizaciones sin fines de lucro del Valle del Silicio que ayudan a estas vĂ­ctimas de la violencia, poniendo en riesgo cientos de vidas lastimadas y exponiendolas a peligro de muerte de acuerdo a las agencias no lucrativas.

Este recorte esta acabando con los refugios de emergencia, las lĂ­neas de ayuda, asistencia legal y otros apoyos que protegen a las vĂ­ctimas.

Localmente significa pĂŠrdidas de $817,862 en fondos para agencias Asian American for Community Involvement (AACI) en San Jose, Community Solutions en Santa Clara, Next Door Solutions en San JosĂŠ y la Red de Ayuda para mujeres maltratadas en Sunnyvale.

El senador Leland Yee anunciĂł que estĂĄ presentando una legislaciĂłn enfocada en distribuir los $16.3 millones de dĂłlares de la compensaciĂłn de fondos estatales de las vĂ­ctimas al Programa de Violencia DomĂŠstica de tal forma que los servicios puedan continuar. Î&#x201D;

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Report on San Jose Police Released

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an Jose, CA - Acting Independent Police Auditor (IPA) Shivaun Nurre has released the 2008 IPA Year End Report detailing complaints received, closed, and audited during the 2008 calendar year. The report provides an overview of the classification of cases, officer demographics, complaints by Council District, and the IPA community outreach program. The total number of complaints filed by members of the public in 2008 was 467, a decrease from 491 complaints filed in 2007. The three types of allegations most frequently reported were procedure, courtesy and force. The IPA audited 388 investigated cases in 2008 in order to determine if the investigations were complete, thorough, objective and fair. The IPA disagreed with 17% of the 338 investigated cases audited and agreed with 83%.

Significant changes to the police misconduct

complaint process were implemented by the San Jose Police Department in July of 2008. The report presents an overview of those changes and describes some preliminary effects on the complaint process.

The report will be presented to the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. The meeting agenda is available at http://www.sanjoseca.gov/clerk/agenda.asp. The IPA report is item 8.1.(a). A copy of the full IPA Report is available at www.sanjoseca.gov/IPA. The San Jose Independent Police Auditor analyzes patterns and trends in community complaints regarding police conduct and makes recommendations to the San JosĂŠ Police Department and City Council. The IPA Office was established in 1993 to provide independent objective oversight of police complaints and conduct.

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Ron Gonzales Chosen to Lead

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AN JOSE, CA - The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley (HFSV) has named former San José Mayor Ron Gonzales its new President and CEO. The appointment fills the vacancy left by Teresa Alvarado, HFSV’s first executive director, who is stepping down this summer.

“The Board and I are extremely pleased with our selection of Ron. We picked Ron because he brings the experience, skill, and passion we need to expand the foundation’s efforts to strengthen our Hispanic community of Silicon Valley,” said Carmen Sigler, president of the HFSV board of directors.

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City of San Jose Housing Department: Foreclosure

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he Foreclosure Help Center provides information and referral services to assist families impacted by foreclosure. Volunteers assist with mortgage loan modification packets and will connect you to HUD-certified foreclosure prevention counselors, nonprofit legal services, emergency financial assistance and other housing services.

Foreclosure impacts everyone in the community, from family to friends and even our neighbors.

To help residents in need of foreclosure prevention assistance, the City of San Jose has established a free Foreclosure Help hotline at 408.794.1242, and has opened a Foreclosure Help Center to assist homeowners facing foreclosure and tenants impacted by foreclosure.

Through the Foreclosure Help hotline, callers can receive information and referral services or can schedule an appointment with experienced volunteer staff that will assess the homeowner’s situation and assist them in preparing a complete documentation package prior to meeting with a HUD-certified foreclosure prevention counselor or their lender.

On the homeowner’s behalf, the HUD- certified counselors will work directly with the lenders on loan modification requests, refinance, forbearance or short sales. HUD-certified counselors can also provide assistance in navigating the foreclosure process.

The homeowner may also be referred to free legal services provided by our legal nonprofit partners if they are victims of predatory lending or real estate fraud. Others may be referred to nonprofit agencies that provide limited emergency financial assistance for emergency situations.

The Foreclosure Help Center and hotline is a collaborative effort between the city, Santa Clara County Association of Realtors, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, California Association of Mortgage Brokers - Silicon Valley, and three HUD-approved nonprofit agencies who employ HUD-certified foreclosure prevention

FREE Thursday Concerts June 4 – Aug. 27 5:30 – 9:15 p.m.

Plaza de Cesar Chavez Downtown San Jose

June 4

July 9

August 13

Long Gon Bon and Evolution Classic Rock 98.5 KFOX

Eek-A-Mouse Reggae Live 105 (105.3)

Better Than Ezra Pop/Rock MIX 106.5

July 16

August 20

June 11

Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars World/Reggae Alice@97.3

Pato Banton and The Now Generation Reggae KSJO 92.3 La Preciosa July 23

August 13

June 18

Third Eye Blind and Alternative Rock Channel 104.9

Matt Nathanson Pop/Rock MIX 106.5 July 30

June 25

Better Than Ezra Pop / Rock Opener

Thriving Ivory Alternative Rock

Pete Escovedo Orchestra Latin Jazz 98.1 KISS FM July 2

The Tubes featuring Fee Waybill Classic Rock 98.5 KFOX

Colin Hay of Men at Work Pop 94.5 KBAY August 6

Sonny Landreth Blues/Rock KFOG 97.7 SJ/104.5 SF August 27

White Album Ensemble performs “Across the Universe” Beatles Tribute 94.5 KBAY

408. 279. 1775 sjdowntown.com

Anthony David Contemporary R&B KBLX 102.9 FM

Visit Fahrenheit’s Restaurant and Loungein the Park Serving creative sangria cocktails and award winning cuisine

A San Jose Downtown Association Production | Supported in part by a Cultural Affairs grant from the City of San Jose

counselors (Asian Inc., Neighborhood Housing Services Silicon Valley, and Project Sentinel).

Many homeowners are afraid to admit that they need help and education in the foreclosure process.

The most effective intervention in a foreclosure situation occurs when homeowners seek assistance at the first sign of financial distress. Call the ForeclosureHelp hotline at 408.794.1242 or visit www.foreclosurehelpscc.org for assistance.

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Music with Attitude

By Osvaldo Castillo El Observador

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an Francisco based band Los Valenberg recall the days when they did not know how to play their instruments. The music chords were wrong and their timing was off. But in only two years, the band polished their skills and developed a following throughout the Bay Area. On Saturday, August 1, the band played at South First Billiards in San Jose. The band members include: Omar Prieto on bass, Hermez Flores on guitar and vocals, Josh Jones on drums and Angel Canizal on guitar.

EO: How did you guys come up with the band’s name?

Omar: At first we did not know how to play too well. We just came up with the name because that’s who we are. We are Los Valenberg.

EO: Where else have you guys played?

Omar: We’ve been playing around San Francisco and so many other places. It’s hard to remember all of them.

Hermez: We also played a show down the street at MACLA. EO: What are some of the band’s influences?

Josh: Well, I don’t think we have a preference when it comes to music. We like it all.

That’s what makes us who we are.

Omar: We also have a demo going around that has fives songs on it.

EO: Who is your target audience?

Hermez: Well, we don’t really have a target audience.

EO: Who writes the songs?

Hermez: We all write the songs. Sometimes someone will start off with something and we all build from there.

EO: What’s your favorite song to perform?

Omar: Well all of them really. We just want to entertain the audience and hopefully they will like us.

EO: What do you guys usually sing about?

Hermez: We sing about everything. Someone did you wrong, heartache, someone told you a lie.

EO: What’s next for Los Valenberg?

Hermez: We just basically started but we got a lot coming. We want to go around the world and spread the message and that message is unite.

For more information on Los Valenberg and upcoming shows visit www.myspace.com/losvalenberg

Histórica Confirmación de Sonia Sotomayor Washington, (Notimex) enadores demócratas, defensores de los derechos civiles y organizaciones hispanas consideraron como "histórica" la inminente confirmación de la juez Sonia Sotomayor a la Corte Suprema de Justicia de Estados Unidos.

La confirmación convertiría a la juez "en la primera latina y la tercera mujer" en la historia del máximo tribunal, dijo el senador demócrata de Maryland, Benjamin Cardin.

En una manifestación frente al Capitolio, indicó que "ya es tiempo" de contar con una juez con 17 años de experiencia en los tribunales federales y que ha conocido de una manera directa las "dificultades" de la vida, dijo el senador demócrata de Nueva York, Charles Schumer.

El senador demócrata de Nueva Jersey, Robert Menéndez, lamentó la falta de apoyo de los republicanos a Sotomayor, pese a su destacada trayectoria.

El rechazo a Sotomayor, quien posee mayor experiencia judicial que cualquier otro nominado a la Corte Suprema en los pasados 100 años, "tendrá consecuencias" en el apoyo futuro a los republicanos, dijo Menéndez.

Sin embargo, felicitó a los siete republicanos que hasta la fecha han expresado su apoyo a pesar del fuerte cabildeo de la Asociación Nacional del Rifle (NRA), que ha criticado las decisiones de la nominada sobre el derecho a portar armas.

La mexicana Rosa Mendoza, una de las asistentes a la manifestación frente al Capitolio, afirmó que "como mujer y como latina me siento orgullosa de este logro, en especial la comunidad inmigrante que enfrenta tantas injusticias".

Claudine Karasik, del Fondo Mexicano-Estadunidense para la Defensa Legal y la Educación (MALDEF), dijo que la confirmación de Sotomayor representa las aspiraciones de justicia para los hispanos, tomando en cuenta el "preocupante" aumento de crímenes de odio y discriminación.

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1-800-745-3000 PRECIOS DE BOLETOS: $15 - $25 - $40 VIP - $65 Primera Fila - $100 Invitado Especial (Cargos por servicio y manejo podrían aplicar.)

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Alicia Machado Llega con “Malicia” M

éxico, Notimex.- A punto de derramar lágrimas por la emoción de tener su propia fragancia, la actriz y modelo Alicia Machado presentó su perfume “Malicia,” una combinación de aromas de vainilla, sándalo y musk.

Machado dijo que la soledad la ha llevado a caminos por los cuales ha tenido que buscar un motivo para crecer, por lo que esta fragancia viene a llenar una parte de ella, sobre todo porque se considera amante de los prejuicios.

Sobre lo que contiene de especial este perfume, Machado destacó que tiene mucho amor y belleza que brinda a todas las mujeres que lo usan, la misma seguridad que ella sintió cuando lo utilizó.

“Colecciono perfumes y tengo aromas de muchas personalidades del espectáculo, pero ahora estoy feliz porque ya tengo el mío”, expresó.

Puntualizó que esta línea de perfumes define cómo es ella en esencia, además de que las tonalidades aromáticas son una combinación de emociones, pase lo que pase.

“Es un proyecto largamente acariciado con la marca Sermat Internacional por más de tres años, y en mi mente más de ocho”, destacó.

Acerca de si la combinación de aromas contiene feromonas, Machado destacó que no: “Las mujeres cuando son sexys no necesitan feromonas”, mensaje que brindó a las famosas que han hecho perfumes con esas substancias (Lucía Méndez y Niurka Marcos).

Agregó que este proyecto lo volverá a retomar porque quiere desarrollar la faceta de empresaria a través de este concepto “Malicia”, que no es más que la combinación de la M de Machado y su nombre.

Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt Abre sus Puertas en San Jose “El yogurt congelado de los amantes del helado” abre en San Jose su primer local en el Valle de Silicio ofreciendo yogurt gratis por su Gran Apertura el 8 y 9 de Agosto.

City of East Palo Alto Office of the City Clerk

Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt llega al Valle del Silicio con la apertura de su primer local el 8 y 9 de Agosto en el oeste de San José. La compañía estará celebrando ambos días ofreciendo a todos la oportunidad de probar gratis un refrescante yogurt congelado.

Conocido como el “el yogurt congelado de los amantes del helado” Golden Spoon ha perfeccionado una marca registrada de un yogurt suave y congelado sin grasa y bajo en calorías que mantiene un perfil saludable y nutritivo (alto en calcio y proteínas y contiene enzimas activas vivas). Golden Spoon crea y desarrolla su propio yogurt congelado y ofrece más de 50 únicos y exóticos sabores que ha permitido que clientes através del suroeste de los Estados Unidos lo prefieran. Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt es la cadena de yogurt congelado más grande de la región con un volumen de ventas con más de 100 tiendas en total a través del Oeste de los Estados Unidos y Japón.

August 5, 2009 PUBLIC NOTICE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 3, 2009

* There is called and ordered to be held in the City of East Palo Alto, California,on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, a General Municipal Election for Revisions to the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance 1.

The City of East Palo Alto City Council is Calling and Consolidating a City of East Palo Alto General Municipal Election with the County of San Mateo countywide election for the purpose of Submitting to the Voting Residents of the City, Revisions to the City of East Palo Alto’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance

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General Consensus that Ordinance No. 076, An Ordinance to Stabilize Rents for Residential Housing and Establish Good Cause for Eviction (herein “RSO”),needed revisions. Beginning in early 2009, a series of community meetings wereheld with community participation to gather input about the provisions most in need of revision

Las tiendas Golden Spoon en el área de la bahía de San Francisco es propiedad y operada por Pacific Yogurt Partners LLC que planea abrir 30 tiendas en los condados de Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara y San Mateo. Las tiendas regresan de alguna manera a lo que fue la casa del presidente del yogurt del Pacifico, David Vered quien nació en Walnut Creek y vivió en cada uno de los cuatro condados durante su crecimiento. El se gradúo de UC Berkeley, inicio su trabajo profesional trabajando para Safeway y fue donde trabajo algunos años en actividades operacionales de jerarquía con la cadena de abarrotes de alimentos finos Bristol Farms.

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After many meetings and reviews the key issues and possible alternative approaches to various provi sions of the “RSO”, it was concluded that the following areas needed amending: > The applicability of the “RSO” > The composition, powers and duties of the Rent Stabilization Board > The registration and certification process > The establishment of base rent > The annual general adjustments (AGA) process > The individual rent adjustment process > Good cause for eviction > Retaliation and harassment

“He buscado largamente una oportunidad de negocios que pudieran traerme de regreso a casa”, dijo Vered, “con el concepto saludable de mercado en el gran área de la bahía, Golden Spoon se acoplo perfectamente.” Es un producto saludable, también muy nutritivo, y apela al amplio mercado, desde profesionales activos hasta mujeres y niños activos.

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The above listed items highlight the central issues considered and revised along with other “RSO” provi sions were approved by the majority of the City Council of the City of East Palo Alto on August 4, 2009

Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt esta localizado en el centro comercial de Stevens Creek en 5126 Stevens Creek Blvd., San José. Gerencia y personal estarán sirviendo yogurt regular congelado a todos los que vengan durante la gran apertura de las 11 de la mañana hasta las 11 de la noche los días 8 y 9 de Agosto.

For further information and/or copies of the Proposed Revised Ordinance including (Audio/Visual copies of meetings Council meeting where the above item was discussed) please contact the City of East Palo Alto’s Office of the City Clerk. - 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto. Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00p.m., Exception - City Holidays.

Final date for submission of the Proposed Ordinance revisions to the County of San Mateo for Consolidation in the November 3, 2009 Election – Friday, August 7, 2009 CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO Minette Warren, Deputy City Clerk Date: Sent to Publisher: 08-05-09

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Sueños Telepáticos Por Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador os sueños telepáticos suelen presentarse cuando existe una conexión emocional e intui tiva entre dos o más personas que están o estarán atravesando en sus vidas por una situación similar. La telepatía entre los soñadores puede también pre-

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sentarse entre los habitantes de una casa, entre familiares, amigos, compañeros de trabajo, vecinos, conciudadanos, etc.

Cuando ha de suceder un evento que afectará a un buen número de personas, los sueños telepáticos suelen convertirse también en premonitorios.

En Nueva Orleáns por ejemplo, durante aquel fatídico

agosto del 2005, un buen número de ciudadanos entrevistados por las diferentes estaciones de televisión dijeron que semanas antes que el desastre ocurriera, muchos de ellos habían tenido sueños con grandes correntadas de agua, truenos y vientos huracanados que sacudían a toda la ciudad.

Lo más curioso del caso es

Calendar Calendario Downtown San Jose Farmers’ Market at San Pedro Square When: Friday, May 1 -Dec. 18 Where: San Pedro Square (along San Pedro Street between Santa Clara and St. John streets).

Info: (408) 279-1775 or visit www.sjdowntown.com Starlight Cinemas When: Nine Wednesdays June 10 August 26 Where: SAN PEDRO SQUARE (San Pedro Street between Santa Clara and St. John streets), POST STREET (between First and Market St.), SoFA DISTRICT (South First St. at William St.) Info: 408.279.1775 ext 318 “Monty Python and The Holy Grail” When: August 12. Dusk Where: San Pedro Square (between Santa Clara and St. John St.) Info: (408) 279-1775 or http://www.sjdowntown.com/Starlig ht_Cinemas.html Alum Rock Village Business Association 2nd Annual San Jose Salsa Festival When: Saturday, August 22 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Where: Alum Rock Avenue & White Road, San Jose, CA Info: (408) 795-1853

Inter-Tribal Friendship House 523 International Boulevard Contact: Cuauhcihuatl: 408 661-9917 Michelle Wilder @408 393-7834 or email: skylarwolf13@yahoo.com Fool Proof Flower Arranging When: Saturday, August 8th. 1:30 3:30 pm Where: Guadalupe River Park & Gardens in San Jose Info: 408 298-7657

Golden Gate Park Aug. 28-30 .

Pe§a Pachamama When: June 22, 2009 through September 6 Where: 1630 Powell Street San Francisco, CA 94133 Info: 415-646-0018

Music in the Park: Better than Ezra Where: Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market and San Fernando streets, downtown San Jose Info: (408) 279-1775 or check www.sjdowntown.com

Stern Grove Festival Celebrates The Sounds Of South America With Totó La Momposina And Nation Beat When: Sunday, August 9 2:00 pm Where: Sigmund Stern Grove located at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard in San Francisco Info: www.sterngrove.org or call (415) 252-6252.

Save The Date Alum Rock Youth Center 5th Annual Comedy Show When: Friday, August 14 Where: Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose Info: 509-0316 or 926-7035

SF Camerawork’s 35th Anniversary Exhibition When: September 10-October 31 Where: SF Camerawork 657 Mission St., 2nd Floor Info: (415) 307-3853 or wendy@norriscommunications.biz

Music in the Park Featuring Sonny Landreth When: August 20, 5:30-9:15 p.m.

Where: Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market and San Fernando streets, downtown San Jose Info: (408) 279-1775 or check www.sjdowntown.com

Summer Drama Fun When: Until August 14 Where: Young Performers Theatre Fort Mason Center, Building C, Third Floor, Room 300.

Info: (415) 346-5550 or www.ypt.org

Aztec Dance!

When: Every Tuesday From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: MACLA Theater 510 South 51h Street, San Jose Info: (408) 998-2783 or www.maclaarte.org

Free Ice Cream!

When: Tuesday, August 11, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Where: San Jose Heritage Rose Garden is located on Taylor Street, at Spring Street, just east of Coleman Avenue Info: 408-298-7657 or email lperez@grpg.org

The Who’s Tommy at City Lights When: Until August 23 Where: City Lights Theater Company, San Jose Info: 408-295-4200 or vera@cltc.org

Traveling the Seas in a “Toy Boat” When: August 14 at 11 am Where: San Mateo County History Museum Info: (650) 299-0104

“Mother & Child Defending Against Domestic Violence” Presented by Award winning RockSoul-Blues Artist Skylar Wolf Saturday, August 15 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

District IV Family Festival and Resource Fair When: Saturday, August 29. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Morrill Middle School in San Jose Info: www.mypyc.com

Immigration Reform Will it be Just and Humane?

A Dialogue on Immigration Reform When: Wednesday August 19 @ 11:45 - 1:45pm Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Library Exact location TBA RVSP (408) 421-2895

San Francisco Events: Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams: Natural Affinities”: SFMOMA Unites Two Celebrated Artists May 30-Sept. 7, 2009 Pearl Jam, Beastie Boys and Dave Matthews Band Headline Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival in San Francisco’s

Broadway Revival of “South Pacific” Headed for San Francisco in September Info: 415.227-2651 or email thouseman@sanfrancisco.travel_ Festival de Vuelos para niños Día: Sábado 8 de agosto Hora: 9am- 5pm Lugar: Reid Hillview Airport 2500 Cunningham Ave. San Jose, CA Ingreso libre Info: dean@@atakeflightforkids.org

Taller de Ciudadanía Hágase ciudadano totalmente gratis Día: 11 de Agosto Hora: 5:30 pm Lugar:Spartan-Keyes Neighborhood Center 570 Keyes St. #118 ¿Cuánta azúcar consumir?

Día Miércoles 12 de agosto Hora: 6-7pm Lugar Columbia Neighborhood Center 785 Morse Ave. Sunnyvale Reforma Migratoria: ¿Justa y humana?

Dialogo en Reforma Migratoria

Día: Miércoles 19 de agosto Hora: 11:45 am - 1:15 pm Lugar: Martin Luther King J. Library 150 E. San Fernando St. San José, CA 95112 Dia de la Igualdad de la Mujer Celebre 89 años de derecho que tiene La mujer al votar Día: Miércoles 26 de agosto Hora: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Lugar: Triton Museum of Art 1505 Warburton Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95050 Boletos: $25 Registración en línea www.brownpapertickets.com/event/73370 Info: 408- 299-5135 or owp@ceo.sccgov.org Salve su vida meditando Días: Miércoles 8-9pm Domingos 11- 12pm Lugar: 2175 The Alameda S. 105 San Jose CA 95126 Informes: (408) 720-9669 Tutankhamun y la Edad de Oro Exhibición majestuosa en el Museo de Young Días: Hasta marzo 2010 Lugar: Museo de Young 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive John F. Kennedy Drive, Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA Info: (415)750-3600 www.tutsanfrancisco.org Flamenco La Sociedad de Flamenco de San José presenta Pa Sevilla Lugar: Historic Hoover Theatre 1635 Park Avenue. San Jose, CA 95126 Día: Sábado, August 15, 2009 Hora: 7:00 PM. SCORE Consejeros para los Pequeños negocios de América Lugar: 84 West Santa Clara St, San Jose Info: www.svscore.org Foro de la Mujer Organizado por Radical Women Día: 22 de agosto Lugar: 625 Larkin Street, Suite 202 San Francisco, CA 94109 www.RadicalWomen.org Contact: Marit Knutson Office: 415-864-1278; Cell: 206-3542692 Email: baradicalwomen@earthlink.net www.RadicalWomen.org Centros Móviles para donar sangre (Mayores informes de estos lugares contactar el (1-800-448-3543) Día: Lunes 10 de agosto Hora: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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que una familia de cinco miembros experimentaron ese sueño al mismo tiempo, soñaron exactamente lo mismo dos noches consecutivas antes que el huracán tocará tierra el día 29 de agosto. Desafortunadamente en un principio se descartó la posibilidad que el huracán Katrina se convirtiera en el monstruo implacable y

1300 Crittenden Lane, Mountain View.

Día: Martes 11 de agosto Hora: 12 pm-5pm Lugar: St. Andrew’s Episcopal 13601 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga.

Día: 14 de agosto Hora: 10:00 am 4 pm Lugar: Good Samaritan 2425 Samaritan Dr., San Jose.

destructor que fue, por ello no se tomaron las medidas de emergencia necesarias ni se logró evacuar la ciudad a tiempo.

Antes que ocurra una elección presidencial, muchos de los activistas y seguidores de los partidos políticos suelen tener sueños con el triunfo de su candidato.

Los Gatos.

Día: sábado 15 de agosto Hora: 10:00 am a 4pm Lugar: Masonic Lodge #370 American Red Cross Bus 855 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco.

Día: Viernes 14 de agosto Hora: 12pm- 5pm Lugar: Repertory Theatre Second Floor Lobby, 2025 Addison St.,Berkeley.

Esperanzas por una reforma migratoria Foro migratorio Día: 23 de agosto Hora: 1pm Lugar: Iglesia Maria Goretti 2980 Sender Rd. San Jose, CA

Día: Viernes 14 de agosto Hora: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Lugar: Church Hall, 1975 Pollard Road

Academia de Ciencias en California Horario de Verano Abierto lunes a sabado

La telepatía en los sueños es un fenómeno psíquico que no se presenta en todas las personas sino solamente en aquellos cuya conexión mental se encuentra en un alto grado de frecuencia capaz de traspasar los límites tridimensionales.

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Hora: 9:30 a.m.- 8p.m.

Domingos: Hora: 11 a.m.- 8p.m.

Lugar: 55 Music Concourse Dr. Gloden Park San Francisco CA 94118 Info: (415) 379-8000 Servicios de Inmigración Organización de San José que ayuda a inmigrantes S.I.R.E.N Lugar: 1425 Koll Circle Suite 109 San Jose, CA 95112 (Entre la 4ta. Y Gish) Info: (408) 453-3003 Pruebas Confidenciales de SIDA Centro CRANE 976 Lenzen Ave. Suite 15008 San Jose, 95126 Info: (408) 792-5030

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IN THEATRES EVERYWHERE FRIDAY, AUGUST 14

|14| AUG 7- 13, 2009 | www.el-observador.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 526471 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Outlast Sports, 222 Ayrshire Farms Ln #205, Stanford, CA 94305 Santa Clara Co. Ronald Votel, 222 Ayrshire Farms Ln #205, Stanford, CA 94305, Mayank Agarwal. Bldg. 81 Apt 106, Standford, CA 94305. This business is conducted by copartners registrants have not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ronald Votel Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/10/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 527399 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: The Green Spa, 816 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. Alicia Trang Lam, 350 E Taylor St #2123. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Alicia lam Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/05/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 527373 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: ABD Trucking, 1140 Roewill Dr #4, San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. Alfredo Bardaji, 1140 Roewill Dr. #4, San Jose, CA 95117. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Alfredo Bardaji Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/04/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 527190 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Taqueria La Veracruzana, 1510 Jackson St, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Pascual Sanchez, 2523 Hazelvwood Way, E Palo Alto, Ca 94303. This business is conducted by an individual registrant begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 7/30/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Pascual Sanchez Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/30/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 526838 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: JDM Packing Supplies, 5415 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara Co. Ramon P Lopez, 4939 Collomia Ct, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual registrant begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 7/21/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ramon P Lopez Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/22/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 527332 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Art n Abundance, 495 Broderick Drive, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Tracy Ricks, 495 Broderick Drive, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Tracy Ricks Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/03/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 527201 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Maki Kitchen & Interior, 3233B De La Cruz Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. Sinar America INC., 3964 Rivermark Plaza #309, Santa Clara, CA 95054 .

This business is conducted by a corporation registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Sinar America INC Wai Chung/ Director Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/30/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 527241 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Devji Group, 555 Clyde Avenue St 100, Mountain View, Ca 94043, Santa Clara Co. Marut Pawla, 1176 Aberdeen Ave, Livermore, CA 94550. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Marut Pawla Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/31/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 527217 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: J.F. Couriers, 5273 Carter Ave, San Jose, CA 95118 Santa Clara Co. Senen Fajardo, 5273 Carter Ave, San Jose, CA 95118. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Senen Fajardo Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/31/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 527192 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: V.I.P. Hair Salon, 1210 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Jose D Herrera, 1210 E Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Jose Diaz Herrera Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/30/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 526347 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: CPNANO, 840 Charcot Ave, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Vincent Pham, 50 Lester Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Vincent Pham Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/08/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 527272 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Procon Associates, 201 Lorain Place, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara Co. Caraly Biermann, 201 Lorain Place, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by an individual registrant begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 01/15/04. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Caraly Biermann Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/03/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV148898 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Estela Papas TO ALL INTERESTED PERSON: The court finds that petitioner Estela Papas has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Estela Papas to Mariposa Cruz 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 10-06-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

August 3, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV144095 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Manuela Aguilar & Jose Ciriaco TO ALL INTERESTED PERSON: The court finds that petitioners Manuela Aguilar & Jose Ciriaco have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jamie Ciriaco to Jaime Ciriaco 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 09-22-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133.

A copy of the Order to Show cause

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

August 4, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV148005 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Choon Yen Lim TO ALL INTERESTED PERSON: The court finds that petitioner Choon Yen Lim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Choon Yen Lim to Jenny Choon Yen Lim 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 09-29-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133.

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

July 22, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 526283 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Doro Industries, 577 N 22nd St., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Dorianne Jeffries, 577 N 22nd St, San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Dorianne Jeffries July 7, 10, 17, 24, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/07/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 525424 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Sanchez Electric Inc, SEI Construction, 5096 Edwnview Dr., San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Sanchez Electric INC., 5096 Edenview Dr., San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by a corporation registrant begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 6/22/92. “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.)

Sanchez Electric INC Gilbert Sanchez/President July 7, 10, 17, 24, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/15/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 525781 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Imagen Latina Beauty Salon, 1939 D-1 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Martha A Valdez, 2215 Cinderella Lane, San Jose, CA 95116, Francisco Valdez, 2215 Cinderella Lane, San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by husband and wife registrant begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in April 2002.

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

Martha A Valdez July 7, 10, 17, 24, 2009 This statement was filed with the County

of Santa Clara on 06/22/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 526181 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Vercila Chacon & Associates, 12600 Lewis St., Santa Clara, Ca 95050, Santa Clara Co. Vercila Chacon, 1260 Lewis St., Santa Clara, CA 95050.

This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Vercila Chacon July 7, 10, 17, 24, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/02/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 525710 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Del Nido Motel, Skylake Lodge, 941 Berryessa Road Ste D San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. DVR Lodging INC, 941 Berryessa Rd Ste. D, San Jose, CA 95133. This business is conducted by a corporation registrant begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 7/12/06. “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.)

DVR Lodging INC Henry De Vera/President July 7, 10, 17, 24, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/19/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 525711 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: HCE Apartments, 393 Bluefield Dr., San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. Carla Esteves, 393 Bluefield Dr., San Jose, CA 95136, Helen V Torio, 4822 Plainfield Dr., San Jose, CA 95111.

This business is conducted by a general partnership registrants begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/01/06. “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.)

Carla Esteves July 7, 10, 17, 24, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/19/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 525990 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Corporate Valet Cleaners and Americ Laundry & Dry Cleaning, 4500 The Woods Dr# 3303, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. Alquenn Landsberg, 4500 The Woods #3303, San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Alquenn Landsberg July 7, 10, 17, 24, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/26/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 526064 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: East Dunne Shell, 810 East Dunne, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. John R Edwards INC., 3649 Jamison Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546.

This business is conducted by a corporation registrant has begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 07/01/04. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

John R Edwards INC

July 7, 10, 17, 24, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/30/2009 ICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 526931 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Mech-Tech Services, 2760 McKee Road #309, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Genfa Tang, 2760 McKee Rd #309, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Genfa Tang July 31; Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/23/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 526321 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Clear Innovations Fotografia & Video Media, 2114 Senter Rd Ste 27, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Armando Perez Jr. 1758 Vollmer Way, San Jose, CA 95116, Jose Guerrero 5138 Navaez, San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrants begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 07/07/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Armando Perez Jr. July 31; Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/07/2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV148465 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Brianna Christensen & Daniel Christensen TO ALL INTERESTED PERSON: The court finds that petitioners Brianna Christensen & Daniel Christensen have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Raven Giovanni Christensen to Giovanni Raven Christensen 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 9-29-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 29, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court July 31; Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV148354 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chau Minh Do TO ALL INTERESTED PERSON: The court finds that petitioner Chau Minh Do has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chau Minh Do to John Do 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 9-22-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 28, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court

July 31; Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV146879 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lizette De La Torre TO ALL INTERESTED PERSON: The court finds that petitioner Lizette De La Torre has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lizette De La Torre to Lizette De La Torre Galindo 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 9-01-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 8, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court July 31; Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV146879 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lizette De La Torre TO ALL INTERESTED PERSON: The court finds that petitioners Lizette De La Torre have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Lizette De La Torre Galindo 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 10-01-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 31, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 525481 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: The Musician’s Warehouse, 2230 Quimby Rd, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Deborha Hernandez, 4623 Olycon Circle, San Jose, CA 95136, Matias Hernandez, 4623 Holycon Cir. San Jose, CA 95136.

This business is conducted by husband and wife registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Deborha Hernandez July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/16/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 526693 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: MobiWind, 2036 Via Deste, Campbell, CA 84008, Santa Clara Co. Ann P Shen, 21037 Dorsey Way, Saratoga, CA 95070, Kyna Sah, 2036 Via Deste, Campbell, CA 95008, David H Shen, 2036 Via Deste, Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ann P Shen July 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14, 2009 This statement was filed with the County

of Santa Clara on 07/17/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 526618 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: 3M Properties, 2026 Emory Street, Santa Clara Co. Abi Maghamfar, 2026 Emory Street, San Jose, CA 95128, Patti Maghamfar, 2026 Emory Street, San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by husband and wife registrant begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/23/1999. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Patti Maghamfar July 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/16/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 526879 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: The Hollistic Health Center, 6213 Hopi Ct., San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Pat Knoop, 6213 Hopi Ct, San Jose, CA 95123, Jim Jiggins, 1120 Trevino Terrace, San Jose, CA 95120. This business is conducted by joint venture registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Pat Knoop July 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/22/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 526658 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: SunState Solar, 1246 Arnold Ave, San Jose, Ca 95110, Santa Clara Co. Richard Mathena, 1246 Arnold Ave, 1246 Arnold Ave, San Jose, CA 95110. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Richard Mathena July 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/16/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 526662 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: SC Valley Homes, 5436 Colony Field Drive, San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Alan Huynh, 5436 Colony Field Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 . This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet 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 to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Alan Huynh July 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/16/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 525788 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Chavez Jewelry Design & Mfg, 1625 McKee Rd., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Linda L Chavez, 120 Talmadge Ave, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has begun doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 5/15/09. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Linda L Chavez July 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 06/23/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 526589 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: First Rate Cleaning and Maintenance Services, 136 Race St, San Jose, CA 95126 Santa Clara Co. Miguel Rocha, 2187 Bentley Ridge Dr.,San Jose, CA 95138. his business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 1/01/2009.

“I declare that all information in this statementis true and correct.” (A registrant whodeclares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Miguel Rocha July 17, 24, 31: Aug. 7, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/15/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 526608 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: Cisneros Granite, 105 Leavesley Rd., Bld #2 E Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Jesus Cisneros, 3909 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 7/15/09.

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

Jesus Cisneros July 17, 24, 31: Aug. 7, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/15/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 526166 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: The Alameda Laudromat, 2213 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA 95050 Santa Clara Co. Sherman Chiu, 1895 Wagner Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began doing business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 7/01/2009. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Sherman Chiu July 17, 24, 31: Aug. 7, 2009 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/02/2009 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV142043 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Javier Jacquez and Irene Jacquez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSON: The court finds that petitioners Javier Jacquez and Irene Jacquez have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Martinez –Jacquez, Fatima to Jacquez, Fatima, b. Martinez Jacquez, Diego to Jacquez, Diego 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 9-08-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 10, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court July 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV147095 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gonzalo Rodriguez and Angelina Plascencia TO ALL INTERESTED PERSON: The court finds that petitioners Gonzalo Rodriguez and Angelina Plas-

cencia have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Janet Plascencia Rodriguez to Janet Rodriguez THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 9-08-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

July 10, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court July 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV147215 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Binuraj K Ravindran and Aruna K Binuraj TO ALL INTERESTED PERSON: The courtfinds that petitioners Binuraj k Ravindran & Aruna Binuraj have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aditya Binuraj to Amritraj Aditya Binuraj 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 9-08-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 13, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court July 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV144873 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Josie I Vasquez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSON: The court finds that petitioner Josie Vasquez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Peter Junior Cervantes Vasquez to Ramon Junior Vasquez 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 8-18-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

June 12, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court July 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 109CV147351 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chiewhua Ong TO ALL INTERESTED PERSON: The court finds that petitioner Chiewhua Ong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chiewhua Ong to Christy Chiewhua Ong 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 9-15-09 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. July 15, 2009 Mary Ann Grilli Judge of the Superior Court July 17, 24, 31; Aug. 7, 2009

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Earthquakes Sign Brazilian Midfielder Andre Luiz Moreira SAN JOSE, Calif. he San Jose Earthquakes announced that the team has signed Brazilian midfielder Andre Luiz Moreira. Per league and team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Andre Luiz most recently played for Jaguares de Chiapas FC in the Mexican First Division. He registered four goals in his 51 appearances for Jaguares since signing there in 2007. He helped them finish second in Group 3 in the 2009 Clausura tournament in Mexico and earn a spot in the playoffs. They also made the playoffs in the 2008 Clausura tournament.

The Sao Paulo native has made 21 appearances for the Brazilian national team and has scored two goals. He was also a member of the Bronze medal winning Brazil team from the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.

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The 34-year-old central midfielder has played for successful clubs around the world such as Paris St. Germaine (France), Olympique de Marseille (France), S.L. Benfica (Portugal), C.D. Tenerife (Spain), Sao Paulo (Brazil) and Corinthians (Brazil). Overall, he has appeared in over 300 professional matches in his career and scored over 20 goals.

While with Sao Paulo, Andre Luiz won two Copa Libertadores titles and two Intercontinental Cups. He helped Sao Paulo defeat FC Barcelona in 1992 in the Intercontinental Cup, and the following year they defeated AC Milan in the final. He also won two Paulista titles in Brazil with Corinthians and one Paulista title and the Conmebol Cup with Sao Paulo. In France, he was a part of the 2003 Paris St. Germaine team that won the French Cup.

Transaction: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) Earthquakes sign M Andre Luiz Moreira.

Andre Luiz Moreira #28 Status: Senior/International Position: Midfielder Height: 6-0 Weight: 174 Born: November 14, 1974 in Sao Paulo, Brazil Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil Last Club: Jaguares de Chiapas (Mexico) Citizenship: Brazil

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